What Forend Lightning Protection Co. does

Forend Lightning Protection Co. (legal entity Forend Elektrik Malzemeleri ve Dış Ticaret Anonim Şirketi) designs and manufactures lightning protection, earthing, and electrical safety components. The company traces its origin to FOREND ELECTRICAL CO, founded in 1977, and was re-established under the Forend brand in Istanbul in 2003. It operates from its headquarters in Sisli, Istanbul, with manufacturing facilities exceeding 11,000 m² in Turkey producing a portfolio of 187+ products across six categories: external lightning protection, grounding, exothermic welding systems, surge protection devices, electrical safety products, and LED obstruction/aircraft warning lights. Core technology centers on Early Streamer Emission (E.S.E.) lightning conductors compliant with the NFC 17-102 French standard, supported by analogue and digital lightning strike counters, exothermic welding systems for permanent grounding connections, and Type 1/2/3 surge protection devices. The PETEX-L E.S.E. conductor introduces IoT-enabled smart monitoring, extending the hardware base toward connected asset visibility.

The company sells primarily through a B2B sales-led motion targeting industrial, commercial, and construction customers including stadiums, shopping centers, hotels, and general building projects. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with project-based procurement and tender bidding. Distribution is handled through direct export sales to more than 50 countries, with a dedicated export department and international phone lines, and through the company website (forend.com.tr) which also hosts a risk assessment program and downloadable catalogues supporting the mid-funnel engagement. Forend claims more than 70% market share in Turkey's lightning protection sector and holds multiple international certifications (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 50001:2018, ISO 10002:2018, NFC 17-102, CSN 62305-3). The company is privately held, founder/operator-owned with no disclosed parent or institutional investors, and operates with a headcount in the 11-50 range. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Forend Lightning Protection Co.

Legal name

Forend Elektrik Malzemeleri ve Dış Ticaret Anonim Şirketi

Website

https://forend.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Forend Lightning Protection Co. is a privately held Turkish manufacturer of E.S.E. lightning conductors, grounding components, surge protection devices, and exothermic welding systems, serving B2B construction, industrial, and infrastructure customers across more than 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lightning Protection Equipment

NAICS

Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139)

akta.pro primary industry

Grounding, Bonding & Lightning Protection (grounding bars, clamps, earthing systems, lightning arrestors) (IMAGAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Grounding, Bonding & Lightning Protection Conductors (IMADAMAM)

Keywords

• Lightning protection systems
• Earthing and grounding components
• Surge protection devices
• Exothermic welding systems
• Aircraft warning lights

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lightning Protection Equipment Sales: Sale of hardware products including E.S.E. lightning conductors, air terminals, grounding components, surge protection devices, exothermic welding systems, and aircraft warning lights. The business operates as a manufacturer and exporter with B2B sales to construction, industrial, and infrastructure projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Forend designs, manufactures, and exports lightning protection systems, earthing/grounding components, surge protection devices, and exothermic welding equipment for industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects. The company sells directly to B2B customers across more than 50 countries, offering a 187+ product portfolio across six categories: external lightning protection, grounding, surge protection, exothermic welding, electrical safety, and aircraft warning lights.

Product overview

Forend Lightning Protection Co. offers a comprehensive portfolio of lightning protection and grounding systems, consisting of multiple integrated product categories. The core offerings include E.S.E. (Early Stream Emission) Lightning Conductors (PETEX-L, PETEX-M, PETEX-S, FOREND EU, FOREND EU-M series) which advance the strike point collection time, and traditional Air Terminals in various materials (copper, aluminium, brass, galvanized steel, stainless steel). Supporting components include Lightning Strike Counters (analogue FLSC-A and digital FLSC-D models), Conductors (copper tape, stranded, flexible types), Fasteners, Clamps (multiple configurations), Cable Lugs, and Earth Electrodes (copper plated and copper bonded). The company also provides Exothermic Welding Systems with moulds, powders, and accessories for permanent metallurgical grounding connections. Surge Protection Devices span Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 (Classes B, C, D) configurations for comprehensive electrical protection. Safety products include LED Obstruction Lights with solar panels for aircraft warning, Warning Lights, and Warning Plates. The product portfolio serves stadiums, shopping malls, hotels, and buildings worldwide, with manufacturing facilities exceeding 11,000 m² in Turkey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• E.S.E. Lightning Conductors (PETEX-L, PETEX-M, PETEX-S, FOREND EU, FOREND EU-M) Early Streamer Emission lightning air terminals offered in multiple variants for external lightning protection on buildings, towers, and industrial structures; compliant with NFC 17-102, with the PETEX-L variant featuring IoT smart monitoring.
• Lightning Strike Counters (FLSC-A, FLSC-D)
• Air Terminals (Copper, Aluminium, Brass, Galvanized Steel, Multipoint)
• Earthing Rods (Copper Plated Steel, Copper Bonded Steel)
• Surge Arresters (Type 1, Type 1+2, Type 2, Type III)
• Exothermic Welding System (Welding Moulds, Welding Powder, Cleaning Brush)
• Aircraft Warning Lights (LED Obstruction Light Double/Single Head, Warning Lights)
• E.S.E. Lightning Conductor Tester
• Warning Light Fixing Arm
• Copper Tape Conductor
• Special Insulator
• Active Lightning Conductor Warning Plate

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 70% market share in Turkey's lightning protection sector
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Siemens: Global industrial and infrastructure conglomerate with electrical safety and surge protection offerings integrated into its building technologies and smart infrastructure businesses. Indirect overlap with Forend's project-based sales.
• ABB: Global electrical equipment giant offering surge protection and lightning-related solutions as part of its broader electrification portfolio. Competes with Forend on large EPC and infrastructure tenders where bundled solutions are preferred.
• Eaton: US-based power management company with significant surge protection device (SPD) and electrical safety product lines. Comparable in SPD/surge protection categories; less of a direct E.S.E. competitor but a relevant broader incumbent.
• Hubbell: US electrical products manufacturer with surge protection and grounding offerings serving utility, commercial, and industrial customers. Adjacent comparable to Forend's surge protection and grounding categories.
• Schneider Electric: Multinational electrical equipment and surge protection vendor with broad commercial and industrial reach. Overlaps with Forend in surge protection and building-level electrical safety but does not specialize in E.S.E. systems.

Direct peers

• nVent Electric (ERICO): nVent's ERICO business is a leading global supplier of grounding, bonding, and lightning protection solutions, including E.S.E. air terminals. Closely comparable product portfolio and end-market focus to Forend's, with significantly greater global scale.
• DEHN SE: German-based specialist manufacturer of lightning protection, earthing, and surge protection systems. Directly comparable to Forend as a dedicated E.S.E. and conventional lightning protection vendor serving industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects globally.
• OBO Bettermann: German manufacturer of electrical installation and lightning protection systems, including surge protection devices and earthing components. Comparable to Forend across the same product categories and vertical customer segments.
• Aplicaciones Tecnológicas: Spanish specialist in E.S.E. lightning protection with strong presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Mediterranean. A direct comparable as a focused E.S.E. technology provider serving similar end markets as Forend.

Regional players

• Streamer Electric: Russian-headquartered lightning protection manufacturer specializing in E.S.E. air terminals. Highly comparable product line to Forend's PETEX series but primarily serves CIS/Eastern European markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/forend-lightning-protection-co

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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