What SAMAN ENERGY does

Saman Energy is an Iranian industrial switchgear manufacturer and EPC service provider founded in 2000, headquartered in Tehran with a 7,500+ square meter manufacturing facility in Parand Industrial Zone. The company designs and manufactures low-voltage switchgear systems (up to 6300A@120KA, IEC 61439 compliant) and medium-voltage switchgear (up to [email protected], including the Unisame metal-clad and Unisafe arc-proof lines), along with substation panels, automation panels, instrument panels, electronic control units, cable management systems, and integrated skid base systems. Supporting product lines include fixed-technology SENUX (manufactured under partnership with Italy's ETA S.p.A) and modular-technology solutions (Multi Drawer and Plug IN systems under Denmark's CUBIC Modulsystem technology transfer agreement established in 2009).

The company operates across four roles: manufacturer, automation specialist, project contractor, and service partner. Its automation portfolio covers DCS, PLC, BMS, PMS, and ESD systems using SIEMENS platforms (S7-300, S7-400, PCS 7, TIA) with components sourced from ABB, Schneider Electric, EATON, and Terasaki. The service arm provides turn-key EPC project delivery, planning and engineering, industrial assembly, preventive maintenance, remote service, and commissioning. Customer segments span industrial manufacturing (oil and gas, petrochemicals, cement, steel, mining, data centers), power and utilities (power stations, transformer stations, municipal grids), process automation, and building/infrastructure for BMS and energy management.

Saman Energy employs 48 people and generates revenue through custom-engineered hardware sales, EPC professional services, and managed after-sales service contracts. GTM is enterprise field sales with long, project-based sales cycles involving technical specification, custom engineering, and on-site commissioning. The company operates regionally with Iran as its primary market and claims international project capability. No public pricing is disclosed; quotes are provided per project based on technical requirements, voltage ratings, current capacity, and scope. Notable gaps: no disclosed revenue, no external funding events, no named customer logos, and no data on headcount growth trajectory.

Name

SAMAN ENERGY

Legal name

SAMAN ENERGY (PJS)

Website

https://samanenergy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Saman Energy manufactures custom low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical switchgear, automation panels, and provides EPC services for industrial, power utility, and infrastructure customers in Iran and internationally. Founded in 2000.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical Equipment

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

High-Voltage Electrical Systems (Switchgear, Transformers, Protection & Control) (EUAEAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Power Plant I&C / SCADA / DCS EPC (EUAEAAAN), Distribution Substations & Switching Stations (MV) EPC (EUAEACAC)

Keywords

• Industrial switchgear manufacturing
• Low voltage switchgear
• Medium voltage switchgear
• Power distribution systems
• Electrical EPC services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Switchgear Manufacturing & Sales: Design, manufacturing, and sale of custom low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical switchgear panels. Products include fixed and withdrawable switchgear, substation panels, automation cabinets, instrument panels, cable management systems, and electronic control units. Revenue is generated through project-based equipment supply contracts with industrial customers, utilities, and infrastructure projects.
2. EPC Project Services: Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for complete project delivery including power distribution, industrial automation, and BMS systems. Provides turn-key project implementation under one roof, combining design, procurement, installation, and commissioning services.
3. After-Sales Service & Maintenance: Comprehensive service packages including preventive maintenance, remote service, commissioning, and spare parts supply to ensure maximum system performance and availability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

SAMAN ENERGY designs, manufactures, and integrates custom low-voltage (up to 6300A@120KA) and medium-voltage (up to [email protected]) electrical switchgear systems, substation panels, automation cabinets, instrument panels, electronic control units, and cable management systems for industrial, utility, and infrastructure customers. The company also delivers turn-key EPC project services covering planning, engineering, procurement, installation, and commissioning, supported by an in-house manufacturing facility in Iran's Parand Industrial Zone.

Product overview

SAMAN ENERGY is an industrial switchgear manufacturing company that operates as both a product manufacturer and EPC service provider. The core product portfolio centers on Low-Voltage Switchgear (IEC 61439 compliant, up to 6300A@120KA) and Medium-Voltage Switchgear (Unisame/Unisafe systems up to [email protected]), offered in both modular variants (Multi Drawer, Plug IN) and fixed technology (SENUX, Monoblock). Supporting the switchgear line are Substation Panels (Control, Protection, SCADA, Metering, LVAC, LVDC), Automation Panels (DCS, PLC, BMS, PMS, ESD), Instrument Panels, Electronic Control Units, Cable Tray/Ladder systems, and Integration Skid Base Systems. The service portfolio includes Process Control Technology (DCS systems for SIEMENS platforms), Station Control Technology, Production Automation, Automation Cabinets, Planning and Engineering, Turn-key Projects (EPC), and Industrial Assembly. The company positions itself as operating across four roles: Manufacturer, Automation Specialist, Project Contractor, and Service Partner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Unisame: Medium voltage metal-clad switchgear suitable for indoor installations, arc-proof for primary distribution
• SENUX
• UniSafe

Products and services

• Low-Voltage Switchgear (IEC 61439)

Quantifiable outcome

• Type-tested switchgear systems up to 6300A@120KA for low-voltage and [email protected] for medium-voltage
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CUBIC Modulsystem A/S (Denmark)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2009Technical cooperation started in 2009. Saman Energy manufactures switchgear under license/partnership with CUBIC from Denmark. The company operates under a Partner agreement with CUBIC Modulsystem A/S for the modular system, with close technical cooperation for Know-How transfer. Products include modular switchgear systems for low voltage applications with freedom to select components.
• ETA S.P.A (Italy)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2009Exclusive representative of ETA S.P.A in the Middle East since 2009. Saman Energy manufactures fixed switchgear using ETA's cabinet system technology (SENUX). The cabinet system features high-strength low-alloy steel with fiber laser welded profiles, manufactured in Italy by ETA S.p.A.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Global power management company offering LV and MV switchgear, motor control, and industrial components. Saman Energy explicitly supports Eaton breakers within its modular platform; Eaton is a broad incumbent overlapping across nearly all of Saman Energy's product lines.
• Schneider Electric: Global leader in electrical distribution, industrial automation, and energy management with extensive LV/MV switchgear, substation, and DCS offerings. Saman Energy's products accept Schneider components, and the two compete for many of the same industrial and utility projects, but Schneider operates at vastly greater scale and global reach.
• Siemens: Global incumbent in electrification, automation, and digitalization with the SIMATIC and PCS 7 platforms referenced by Saman Energy. Highly comparable in switchgear, substation, and DCS/automation offerings, but at vastly larger scale and with established global EPC execution.
• ABB: Global provider of electrification, motion, and automation solutions with a broad LV/MV switchgear portfolio and strong presence in Middle East utilities and process industries. Comparable product overlap, particularly in MV switchgear and substation automation, though ABB operates as a much broader incumbent.

Emerging players

• SOCOMEC: France-based specialist in LV power switching, energy metering, and power conversion for industrial and data center applications. Comparable on the LV switchgear and sub-distribution focus, though focused more on specialist switching and monitoring than full MV primary distribution.

Direct peers

• Ulusoy Elektrik: Turkish manufacturer of MV and LV switchgear systems serving the Middle East, North Africa, and CIS markets. Highly comparable to Saman Energy on product focus (metal-clad MV switchgear up to 36kV), regional customer base, and EPC delivery model, and provides a benchmark for an Iranian player aiming to scale within MENA.
• E+I Engineering: Ireland-based manufacturer of LV and MV switchgear and power distribution solutions for data centers, utilities, and industrial projects globally. Closely comparable on the IEC 61439 modular switchgear focus and the use of standardized modular enclosures with multi-vendor components.
• Lucy Group: UK-headquartered electrical equipment group producing MV and LV switchgear, cast-resin transformers, and related power distribution products for utility and industrial markets. Comparable as a multi-decade specialist manufacturer of IEC-rated switchgear with EPC and service capabilities.
• Powell Industries: US-based designer and manufacturer of custom-engineered MV and LV switchgear and power control buildings for utilities and industrial customers. Comparable as a specialist, custom-engineered switchgear manufacturer focused on EPC and industrial electrification projects.

Regional players

• Alfanar: Saudi Arabia-based manufacturer of LV and MV switchgear, transformers, and electrical products serving the GCC and broader MENA region. Comparable on regional customer base, IEC product portfolio, and EPC execution, and represents the kind of regional incumbent Saman Energy would compete against for cross-border contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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