Fuchsberg Electric GmbH

What Fuchsberg Electric GmbH does

Fuchsberg Electric GmbH is a German limited liability company (GmbH) headquartered in Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, that designs and distributes a specialised portfolio of lightning and surge protection devices (SPDs). The core product range spans Type 1+2 combined arresters, Type 2 and Type 3 surge arresters, photovoltaic DC/AC protectors, LED surge protectors, and dedicated protection modules for Ethernet, coaxial, telecommunication, and MCR (measurement, control, regulation) signalling networks, complemented by accessories such as an on-site arrester function tester and insulating enclosures. The company also distributes DEYE inverters under its GREEN POWER line, bundling solar power conversion with PV surge protection. Its proprietary TRiPLE Box is presented as an independent, intelligent inspection system for SPDs, with cloud connectivity to Siemens MindSphere IoT platform for worldwide remote monitoring and predictive replacement of aged components.

The business operates a sales-led, direct-to-customer model via its own e-commerce storefront (www.fuchsberg-electric.de), with bilingual German/English content, standard shipping through DPD and DHL, express shipping options, and delivery into Germany plus EU and European Economic Area countries. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customers span four vertical segments: industrial/manufacturing (Industry 4.0 infrastructure, flagged as primary), residential/private buildings, telecommunications and IT infrastructure, and renewable energy/photovoltaic installations. The company engages in trade fair activity and maintains YouTube and LinkedIn channels for top-of-funnel marketing.

The company benefits from the December 15, 2018 mandate under DIN VDE 0100-443 and DIN VDE 0100-534, which made surge protection compulsory in all new German buildings, and complies with EN 61643-11 and EN 61643-21 product standards. Advanced R&D is supported by non-dilutive EFRE (European Regional Development Fund) grants. The company is managed by Geschäftsführer Jörg Müller and operates with a lean team of approximately 8 employees, with no disclosed parent company, external institutional investors, or M&A activity.

Name

Fuchsberg Electric GmbH

Legal name

Fuchsberg Electric GmbH

Website

https://fuchsberg-electric.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fuchsberg Electric GmbH is a German manufacturer and distributor of lightning and surge protection devices serving industrial, residential, telecommunications, and photovoltaic customers through direct B2B/B2C e-commerce sales across Germany and the EU/EEA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lightning and Surge Protection Devices (SPDs)

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Circuit Protection Devices (MCBs, MCCBs, ACBs, fuses, RCD/GFCI, surge protection) (IMAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Lightning protection devices
• Surge protection systems
• Photovoltaic surge arresters
• SPD monitoring systems
• Electrical installation safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Magdeburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Surge Protection Device Sales: Sale of lightning and surge protection products including Type 1+2 combined arresters, Type 2 and Type 3 surge arresters, photovoltaic surge protectors, LED protectors, and monitoring systems. Both B2B and B2C sales through online shop.
2. Online E-commerce Sales: Direct sales through their online shop (www.fuchsberg-electric.de) offering standard and express shipping options. Products sold with pricing based on weight for shipping.
3. GREEN POWER Product Sales: Sale of DEYE inverters and photovoltaic lightning and surge arresters for renewable energy systems.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fuchsberg Electric GmbH designs, manufactures, and sells lightning and surge protection devices (SPDs) for low-voltage electrical installations. Its portfolio covers Type 1+2 combined arresters, Type 2 and Type 3 surge arresters, photovoltaic and LED surge protectors, Ethernet/coaxial/telecommunications/MCR protection modules, and DEYE inverters, complemented by the proprietary TRiPLE Box intelligent SPD monitoring system. Products are sold directly to industrial, commercial, and residential customers via the company's own online shop and trade fair presence.

Product overview

Fuchsberg Electric GmbH is a provider of lightning and surge protection solutions with a comprehensive portfolio organized into Energy Technology, GREEN POWER (renewable energy), Data and Information Technology, and Accessories. The core products include Type 1+2 Combined Arresters, Type 2 and Type 3 Surge Arresters, and Photovoltaic Protection systems. Specialized product lines include LED surge protectors (FE T2/T3 320 LED Series), the TRiPLE Box intelligent monitoring system for SPDs, DEYE inverters for solar installations, and Ethernet/KOAX/LSA/MCR protection for data, telecommunications, and industrial control applications. Accessories include function testers and insulating enclosures. The company also develops advanced solutions supported by EFRE funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TRiPLE Box: Independent, intelligent inspection system for Lightning and Surge Protective Devices (SPD). The name stands for Independent, Intelligent, Inspection Box. It monitors lightning and surge protection systems and evaluates up-to-date data, including Cloud connection with MindSphere IoT platform from Siemens.

Products and services

• Type 1+2 Combined Arresters (Typ 1+2 Kombiableiter)

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DEYEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFuchsberg Electric GmbH distributes DEYE brand inverters as part of their GREEN POWER product line for renewable energy and photovoltaic applications. DEYE inverters are sold alongside their own surge protection products for complete PV system protection solutions.
• Siemens (MindSphere IoT Platform)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe proprietary TRiPLE Box intelligent inspection system for surge protection devices features Cloud connection with Siemens MindSphere IoT platform, enabling worldwide monitoring of proper functioning and timely countermeasures for surge protection systems.
• DPDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStandard shipping provider for domestic German deliveries.
• DHLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStandard shipping provider for domestic German deliveries.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Global power management company offering SPDs as part of its electrical components portfolio, competing in industrial and commercial installations. Comparable at the product level but operating at much greater scale and breadth.
• Siemens: Global industrial conglomerate whose electrical products division offers SPDs and whose MindSphere platform is Fuchsberg's IoT backbone. A partner and simultaneously a much larger potential competitor with broad portfolio reach.
• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation major offering surge protection within a vast electrical distribution portfolio. Overlaps in commercial and industrial SPD segments but with far broader product and geographic scope.
• ABB: Global electrification and automation giant offering a broad SPD portfolio (OVR range) alongside switchgear, drives, and substation equipment. Competes broadly in industrial surge protection but does not specialize in Fuchsberg's niche.
• nVent (ERICO): nVent's ERICO line provides lightning protection, grounding, and surge protection products globally. Overlaps with Fuchsberg's lightning and surge protection portfolio at the industrial and commercial level while serving a much larger customer base.

Direct peers

• Phoenix Contact: Global manufacturer of industrial connection, interface, and surge protection devices, including signal-line and MCR protection directly overlapping Fuchsberg's data/IT and industrial control protection lines.
• Citel: French specialist dedicated to surge protection and lightning protection across AC power, PV, telecom, and data lines. Closely comparable niche specialist with similar focus on Type 1+2/2/3 arresters and PV protection.
• OBO Bettermann: German manufacturer of electrical installation and surge protection systems serving residential, commercial, and industrial markets across Europe. Highly comparable mid-sized specialist competitor with overlapping Type 1+2/2/3 SPD offerings.
• DEHN: German family-owned specialist in lightning, surge, and grounding protection with a comprehensive Type 1/2/3 SPD portfolio and broad industrial and PV coverage. The closest direct competitor to Fuchsberg Electric in product range and German-market focus.
• Weidmüller: German specialist in industrial electrical connectivity, electronics, and surge protection for control cabinets and automation. Comparable in serving the same Industry 4.0 buyer with overlapping DIN-rail SPD products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@fuchsbergelectricgmbh7986
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fuchsberg-electric-gmbh

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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