Pik Holding Gmbh

What Pik Holding Gmbh does

PIK-AS Austria GmbH is an Austrian privately-held electrotechnical components company headquartered in Mariasdorf, Austria, founded in 1982. The firm manufactures and distributes specialized electrical components for military and civilian special land vehicles, including high-power connectors meeting NATO STANAG 4074 and VG military standards (VG96917, VG96921, VG96923, VG96959), vehicle lighting systems, and the proprietary Polstertec line of power relays covering monostable, bistable, dual-coil, electronic (with CAN-BUS and current monitoring variants), VG-certified military, and auxiliary contact configurations rated 80A-500A. The company also holds authorized distribution rights for complementary product lines: Gigavac high-voltage relays and contactors (1.5kV-70kV operating range), Rincon Power battery disconnect switches, and Hotmarker cable marking equipment.

The business operates a hybrid enterprise model that combines in-house engineering and production with an international procurement network, marketed under the tagline "Made in Europe, made in Austria." Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales via product inquiry forms, personalized customer contact, and physical presence at European defense trade shows (Eurosatory, MSPO, Future Forces). The company maintains a six-language web presence (German, English, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Slovak), suggesting cross-border outreach to Central and Eastern European defense markets. No public pricing, headcount, or revenue disclosures are available.

The customer base centers on premium OEMs in the defense and special-vehicle sectors, with secondary exposure to civilian special-vehicle manufacturers requiring high-reliability components. The firm's positioning emphasizes supply reliability for discontinued or specialized defense components — a function that depends on its global procurement network rather than purely on manufacturing capacity. Ownership, headcount, and financial details are not disclosed in the available source material, representing a material data gap for prospective investors.

Name

Pik Holding Gmbh

Legal name

PIK-AS Austria GmbH

Website

https://pikas.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PIK-AS Austria GmbH is an Austrian electrotechnical components manufacturer and distributor (founded 1982) serving defense and special-vehicle OEMs with proprietary high-power connectors, Polstertec power relays, and distributed Gigavac, Rincon Power, and Hotmarker product lines across European markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military Vehicle Electrical Components

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Connectors, Terminals & Lugs (industrial connectors, terminal blocks, lugs, ferrules, splices) (IMAGAEAE)

Keywords

• Military vehicle connectors
• Electrotechnical components
• Power relays defense
• High voltage contactors
• Cable marking systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Mariasdorf

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Proprietary Products: Manufacturing and sale of in-house developed high-power connectors, cable harnesses, lighting systems, and specialized switching technologies for military and civilian special vehicles
2. Distribution/Resale: Distribution of third-party brands including Gigavac high voltage relays, Polstertec power relays, Rincon Power battery disconnect switches, and Hotmarker cable marking equipment

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

PIK-AS Austria GmbH develops, manufactures, and distributes electrotechnical components and systems for military and civilian special land vehicles. The offering combines in-house manufactured high-power connectors (STANAG 4074 / VG standard), customized cable harnesses, vehicle lighting systems, and the Polstertec power relay product line, with authorized distribution of third-party brands including Gigavac high-voltage relays and contactors, Rincon Power battery disconnect switches, and Hotmarker cable marking equipment.

Product overview

PIK-AS Austria GmbH offers a diversified portfolio of electrotechnical products for military and civilian special vehicles, combining own-brand manufacturing with distributed international brands. The core offering includes: (1) own-brand Polstertec power relays in multiple configurations (monostable, bistable, dual-coil, electronic with CAN-BUS/current monitoring, VG-certified military-grade, and auxiliary contact variants) covering 80A-500A current ratings; (2) distributed Gigavac high-voltage relays and contactors (1.5kV-70kV) including SPST, SPDT, DPDT, latching, and battery disconnect switches; (3) electrical connectors including STANAG 4074 and VG-standard military connectors; (4) Rincon Power battery disconnect switches; (5) Hotmarker cable marking systems; and (6) vehicle lighting solutions. The company operates as a hybrid enterprise combining in-house engineering and production with a global procurement network to ensure supply reliability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Polstertec: Polstertec Leistungsrelais (Power Relays) - A product line of power relays including monostable, bistable, electronics, dual-coil, VG-certified, and auxiliary contact variants for military and special vehicle applications.
• Hotmarker

Products and services

• Konnektoren (High-Power Connectors) High-power electrical connectors for military and civilian special vehicles, including STANAG 4074, VG96917, VG96921, VG96923, VG96959, and MS-connectors. Proprietary product for defense and special vehicle OEMs.
• Gigavac High-Voltage Relays Distributed Gigavac brand high-voltage relays in SPST, SPDT, DPDT, and latching bi-stable configurations with operating voltages ranging from 1.5kV to 70kV. For military and special vehicle high-voltage switching applications.
• Gigavac GX/GV/MX/HX DC Contactors Distributed Gigavac DC contactor series for various voltage applications: GX series (12-800VDC), GV series (12-900VDC), MX series (12-100VDC), and HX series (12-1500VDC).
• Gigavac HBD Manual Battery Disconnect Switches Distributed Gigavac hermetically sealed manual rotary battery disconnect switches rated for 200A-500A, up to 1000VDC, CE certified with locking and marking features for OSHA compliance.
• Gigavac P-Series MiniTACTOR Distributed Gigavac miniature contactors rated for 12-1200VDC applications in compact form factor.
• Gigavac High-Voltage and High-Power Fuses Distributed Gigavac fuses for high-voltage and high-power circuit protection applications in special vehicles.
• Rincon Power Battery Disconnect Switches Distributed Rincon Power brand battery disconnect switches for special land vehicles.
• Polstertec Monostable Power Relays Proprietary Polstertec monostable power relays in various current ratings (100A-500A) and voltages (12V-48V) for vehicle electrical systems.
• Polstertec Bistable Power Relays Proprietary Polstertec bistable power relays that maintain state without continuous power consumption, suitable for battery management applications.
• Polstertec Power Relays with Auxiliary Contact Proprietary Polstertec power relays with auxiliary contacts (Series 610, 620, 630, 640) providing 1-2 auxiliary contacts for status monitoring, rated 100A-500A.
• Polstertec VG-Certified Power Relays Proprietary Polstertec high-power relays certified to VG96928-5 and VG96928-6 military standards, Series 912 (200A) and Series 913 (300A).
• Polstertec Dual-Coil Power Relays Proprietary Polstertec dual-coil power relays (Series 825) using two opposing coils for reliable switching, rated 100A-300A.
• Polstertec Electronic Power Relays Proprietary Polstertec electronic power relays with integrated features: current monitoring (Series 500, 520), CAN-BUS interface (Series 540), bistable with control electronics (Series 415, 430), and flexible bistable design (Series 560).
• Hotmarker Cable Marking Systems Distributed Hotmarker brand cable marking equipment including M3E, SP8600, and B330P models plus accessories for wire identification in vehicle manufacturing.
• Fahrzeugbeleuchtung (Vehicle Lighting Systems) Lighting solutions for special land vehicles, covering advanced lighting systems for military and civilian special vehicle applications.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GigavaccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Gigavac high voltage relays and contactors, including GX (12-800VDC), GV (12-900VDC), MX (12-100VDC), HX (12-1500VDC) series, and P-Series MiniTACTOR. Also distributes HBD manual battery disconnect switches and high voltage/high power fuses.
• PolsterteccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive/named distributor of Polstertec power relay product lines including monostable, bistable, dual-coil, electronics, VG-certified, and auxiliary contact power relays in various amperage ratings (80A-500A).
• Rincon PowerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Rincon Power battery disconnect switches for special land vehicles.
• HotmarkerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Hotmarker cable marking equipment including M3E, SP8600, and B330P models plus accessories.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Knorr-Bremse AG: Major supplier of braking and onboard electrical systems for rail vehicles and commercial trucks, with growing military-vehicle exposure. Partial overlap on vehicle electrical subsystems and OEM relationships with European defense ground-vehicle integrators.
• Rincon Power: Smaller US-based manufacturer of battery disconnect switches for electric and specialty vehicles — a direct distributed-brand supplier-partner for PIK-AS. Comparable as a niche supplier of high-voltage/LV battery switching products serving the same land-vehicle electrification customers.

Direct peers

• Souriau (Eaton): Eaton-owned manufacturer of military-grade circular connectors and harsh-environment interconnects for land defense, aerospace, and industrial applications. Directly comparable on VG/NATO-standard connector offerings and defense OEM customer profile.
• ITT Cannon: US-headquartered division of ITT Inc. specializing in military and aerospace interconnect solutions including MIL-DTL and VG-style connectors. Directly comparable on product category (military-grade connectors), customer base (defense OEMs), and certification-driven go-to-market.
• HARTING Technology Group: German industrial connector and cable-assembly specialist with strong rail, heavy-vehicle, and industrial automation exposure. Highly comparable to PIK-AS on industrial-grade connector manufacturing and customized cable-harness capability, though it operates at significantly larger scale.
• Schaltbau Holding AG: European manufacturer of contactors, relays, and electrical equipment for rail, heavy commercial vehicles, and defense applications. Closely comparable as a niche European specialist in switching/relay technologies serving special-purpose vehicle OEMs.
• Glenair: US-based specialist in harsh-environment military and aerospace interconnect systems, including MIL-spec circular connectors and overmolded cable assemblies. Closely comparable niche positioning to PIK-AS as a focused military-connector specialist.

Broad incumbents

• Sensata Technologies (Gigavac parent): Global electrical sensor and protection-component manufacturer; owns the Gigavac brand that PIK-AS distributes in EMEA. Comparable as the upstream OEM whose products PIK-AS resells, and a relevant vertical comparator on high-voltage contactors.
• Amphenol: Diversified global interconnect, antenna, and sensor manufacturer with a major military-aerospace business (Amphenol Military and Aerospace Operations). Overlaps with PIK-AS on military connector and harness products but operates at enterprise scale across many end markets.
• TE Connectivity: Global Tier-1 supplier of connectors, relays, contactors, and sensor systems with a large defense and aerospace segment. Competes with PIK-AS on the same military OEM AVLs but with a vastly broader portfolio across civilian, automotive, and industrial markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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