EL-KAM LTD

What EL-KAM LTD does

EL-KAM LTD (אל-קם בע"מ) is an Israeli B2B importer and distributor of specialized electrical equipment, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Kfar Saba, Israel. The company supplies cable management solutions (cable guides, mechanical protections), wiring accessories for high-tech installations, low- and high-voltage cable connections and insulation, electrical work safety equipment, specialized cable-processing tools, heat/fire/lightning protection products, cable installation equipment, and explosion-proof equipment. Its customer base spans Israel's industrial electricity and high-tech sectors, with named end-user categories including the Israel Electric Corporation, Bezeq, the IDF, and high-tech industrial buyers.

The firm's commercial model is a long-tail specialty distribution business: it acts as the Israeli representative for more than 22 international manufacturers — most prominently STAHL (Germany) for explosion-proof systems, alongside REMA, SIBILLE, CELLPACK, REIKU, Murrplastik, ANACONDA/ANAMET, steute, ASTRA, SIEVERT, MIDSUN, KADDAS, and others — and sells imported, certified components into Israeli projects. Revenue is generated through distribution margins on technical, specification-driven sales rather than high-volume consumer transactions, supported by technical consultation to spec-in products for industrial applications. The company operates with a small team of approximately 7 employees, reflecting a lean, founder-led organization (Ernesto Kiper and Yitzhak Barak) rather than a scaled distribution platform.

Name

EL-KAM LTD

Legal name

אל-קם בע"מ (El-KAM Ltd.)

Website

https://el-kam.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423610)

SIC

Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Cable Management & Support Systems (Trays/Ladders/Strut) (IMADAMAK)

Keywords

• Industrial electrical equipment
• Cable management solutions
• Explosion-proof equipment
• Electrical safety equipment
• B2B electrical distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Kfar Saba (כפר סבא)

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Import and Distribution: El-KAM imports and markets high-quality electrical equipment and accessories primarily for industrial electricity and high-tech industries in Israel. The company serves as a distributor for multiple international manufacturers, providing technical solutions and professional consultation alongside product sales.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

EL-KAM LTD imports and distributes specialized industrial electrical equipment and accessories in Israel, serving as the Israeli representative for more than 20 international manufacturers (STAHL, REMA, SIBILLE, CELLPACK, REIKU, Murrplastik, ANACONDA/ANAMET, MAX MULLER, steute, ASTRA, ALROC, SIEVERT, SFE, Hummel, ID-Technik, TEAFLEX, MAUS, among others). The company sells cable guides and mechanical protections, auxiliary wiring and harness accessories for high-tech industries, cable connections and insulation for low and high voltage, electrical work safety equipment, special cable processing tools, fire fighting and lightning protection systems, cable laying/threading/marking auxiliaries, and explosion-proof equipment for hazardous areas. Sales are accompanied by direct technical consultation and professional advisory services to engineers and electricians.

Product overview

EL-KAM LTD is an Israeli company founded in 1984 that imports and markets professional electrical and high-tech industry equipment. The product portfolio consists of eight main product categories: (1) Cable Guides and Mechanical Protections including flexible polyamide pipes, REIKU zippered sleeves, heat protection sleeves (GL), split and lockable pipes, woven sleeves, and Murrplastik flexible channels for cable routing; (2) Auxiliary Equipment and Accessories for Wiring including IP68 sockets/plugs, armored connectors, round sockets for motors, polyamide and brass cable entries; (3) Cable Connections and Insulation for low and high voltage including epoxy and heat shrink couplings, gel couplings, junction boxes up to 36KV, CELLPACK products; (4) Safety Equipment for Electrical Work including 1000V insulated tools (SIBILLE), ARC FLASH protective clothing, LOTO equipment, short circuit systems, voltage testers; (5) Special Tools for Cable Processing including ALROC strippers and cutters; (6) Heat Alerts, Fire Fighting and Lightning Protection including PULSAR active lightning protection and MAUS automatic fire extinguishers; (7) Auxiliary Equipment for Cable Installation and Marking including SAHLINS pulling equipment; (8) Explosion-Proof Equipment representing STAHL Germany including junction boxes, lighting, switches for ZONE1/2 areas. All products meet international standards including IEC, DIN, UL, VDE, and ISO 9001.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Cable Guides and Mechanical Protections Cable routing, mechanical protection and management products including flexible polyamide pipes, REIKU zippered sleeves, GL heat protection sleeves rated up to 850°C, split/lockable pipes, woven sleeves, Murrplastik flexible channels and threaded pipes for robots. For industrial machinery, robotics, high-tech and infrastructure applications requiring UL, RoHS and halogen-free compliant cable protection.
• Auxiliary Equipment and Accessories for High-Tech Industries Wiring and connecting harness accessories for high-tech and industrial customers, including IP68 sockets and plugs (2-6 pins, 17A-25A, 400V-450V), armored connectors (2-48 pins), polyamide cable entries with UL/RoHS/CE compliance, Hummel round sockets for motors/controllers and REMA forklift/battery connectors rated up to 320A DC.
• Cable Connections and Insulation for Low and High Voltage CELLPACK cable terminations and insulation products including epoxy casting couplings with polyurethane filling for 1kV power/control/telephone cables, heat shrink couplings, gel couplings, and junction boxes and final closures rated up to 36KV using hybrid cold-fit and heat-shrink technology. Certified to BS, IEEE, IEC and EN standards.
• Electrical Work Safety Equipment Personal protective equipment, insulated tools and safety systems for electrical work, including SIBILLE France 1000V insulated tools (pliers, cutters, screwdrivers, wrenches meeting ISO, DIN, VDE, IEC 60900), ARC FLASH protective clothing and gloves (11-53 CAL/cm², IEC 61482-1-2, ASTM F2675), SFE France LOTO lockout/tagout equipment, voltage testers (IEC 61243), and high voltage shorting/grounding systems (BS33S, S1560, TFK95/120).
• Special Cable Processing Tools ALROC specialized cable processing tools including cable strippers, cutters and processing equipment for low voltage, high voltage, communication, fiber optic and coaxial cables up to 400KV. For electrical contractors, utility technicians and cable installers.
• Heat Alerts, Fire Fighting and Lightning Protection Fire and lightning safety systems including the PULSAR active lightning protection system meeting French standard NF-C 17-102, which attracts negative atmospheric charges to an active rod and grounding system, and MAUS STIXX non-toxic automatic fire extinguishing units that activate at 180°C with 5-year maintenance-free operation requiring no electricity or batteries.
• Auxiliary Equipment for Cable Laying, Threading and Marking Equipment for cable installation including SAHLINS pulling rods made of fiberglass with copper wire core, cable marking systems for networks and columns, and pulling/hanging socks for cables. For electrical contractors and utility installation crews.
• Special Explosion-Proof Equipment (STAHL) STAHL Germany explosion-proof (Ex) equipment including junction boxes, pushbutton stations, sockets, cable entries, lighting fixtures, switches, aluminum alloy boxes (IP54/IP66, ZONE1+2) and spare parts certified to ATEX, UL, IECEx and PTB standards for ZONE1 and ZONE2 hazardous areas in chemical, oil & gas, marine and pharmaceutical facilities.
• TH381, TH389, TH212 Socket and Plug Series Newly launched IP68 socket and plug series from EL-KAM's catalog, including TH381 (14mm diameter, 2/3 pins), TH389 (quick-connect spring-loaded sockets/plugs up to 5 pins), and TH212 IP68 junction boxes (57x75x72mm). Targeted at industrial and high-tech wiring installations requiring waterproof connections.
• Winged Animal Electrocution Prevention Equipment (MIDSUN / KADDAS) Utility-scale wildlife protection products launched in 2023, including MIDSUN USA insulating conduits and KADDAS USA flexible plastic covers for insulators and disconnect switches, designed to prevent electrocution of winged animals on power lines, with drone-based installation capability.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• STAHL (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEl-KAM represents STAHL from Germany for explosion-proof equipment. STAHL is a leading manufacturer of electrical and control equipment meeting European and American standards. All products are tested and approved by PTB with ATEX certification and other international standards including UL and IECEx.
• REMA (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerREMA Germany is the world's largest manufacturer of plugs and sockets for forklifts, machines, batteries and more. Specializes in low voltage plugs, direct current and high currents.
• SIBILLE (France)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIBILLE from France manufactures insulated tools for electrical work, including 1000V insulated tools and tools for explosive environments meeting European standards ISO, DIN, VDE.
• STAHL TRANBERG (Norway)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTAHL TRANBERG from Norway specializes in equipment for tankers, drilling platforms, coastal facilities, navigation equipment and installation for ships, tankers, regular equipment and EX explosion-proof equipment.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• WESCO International: Major US-listed electrical, communications, and utility distribution group (now part of WESCO + Anixter). Comparable to El-Kam as a value-added distributor of electrical and wire/cable products, including specialty connectors and industrial-grade equipment.
• Sonepar: Global family-owned electrical distribution leader with operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Directly competes with El-Kam in the wholesale distribution of electrical products, cabling, and industrial components to professional B2B customers.
• Rexel: World's largest electrical products distributor, operating in 30+ countries including Israel. Directly comparable to El-Kam as a B2B distributor of electrical equipment, cabling, lighting, and industrial automation products serving electrical contractors and industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Swiss-Swedish electrification, motion, and industrial automation major. Overlaps with El-Kam at the product level (cable protection, explosion-proof equipment, electrical components) as a global manufacturer rather than distributor.
• Schneider Electric: Global French electrical equipment, power distribution, and industrial automation major. Adjacent rather than direct — Schneider is a manufacturer of electrical apparatus (cable management, enclosures, safety) that El-Kam's principals compete with or supply alongside.
• nVent Electric: US-listed manufacturer of electrical connection and protection solutions (including the legacy ERICO brand for lightning protection, grounding, and rail products). Overlaps with El-Kam's PULSAR lightning protection and cable management lines as a manufacturer rather than distributor.
• RS Components: UK-headquartered global distributor of electronic, electrical, and industrial components (Electrocomponents plc). Overlaps with El-Kam in electrical components, cabling, connectors, and tools sold to engineers and industrial buyers, but at much broader scale.
• Mouser Electronics: Global authorized distributor of electronic components and industrial-grade electrical products from leading manufacturers. Comparable to El-Kam's authorized-distribution model for international principals, though Mouser focuses more on electronic semiconductors and components.
• W.W. Grainger: Large US industrial MRO distributor with broad electrical, safety, and maintenance product lines. Comparable as a broad-line industrial distributor serving professional buyers, though its portfolio is far wider than El-Kam's specialist electrical focus.
• Legrand: Global French electrical and digital building infrastructure manufacturer with a strong cable management and wiring accessories portfolio. Adjacent peer whose products (trays, conduit, connections) overlap with El-Kam's distributed lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance16 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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