elko ep north america

What elko ep north america does

ELKO EP North America LLC is the US subsidiary of ELKO EP Holding, a Czech Republic-based industrial relay manufacturer founded in 1993 by Jiri Konecny. The North American entity, headquartered in Miami, FL, was established to bring the European parent's portfolio of electromechanical and electronic relay devices directly to the US market, supported by a dedicated Louisville, KY warehouse that enables 3-10 day shipping of stocked inventory.

The company's product portfolio spans seven core categories — time relays, monitoring relays, auxiliary relays, Wi-Fi-enabled relays, power supplies, installation contactors, and signal & control modules — totaling 140+ products manufactured in the EU. Technical capabilities include universal AC/DC voltage compatibility (12-240V), timing ranges from 50ms to 100 days, TRUE RMS measurement, single-phase and three-phase monitoring, and Wi-Fi connectivity with NTP synchronization and web-based remote control. The full product line carries cULus, CE, and EAC certifications, is backed by a 5-year warranty validated through an in-house test lab, and is supported by a parent-company R&D center employing 45+ engineers.

The business model is hardware product sales through a multi-tier channel partner network, including tier-1 authorized distributors (Arrow Electronics, DigiKey, Mouser Electronics) and 7 regional manufacturers' representatives covering different US geographies. Unit pricing ranges from $31.20 for basic installation contactors to $150+ for higher-wattage power supplies, positioning the company at the value-to-mid range of the industrial relay market. End customers are fragmented across industrial automation, commercial buildings, residential, agriculture, mining, EV charging, and water treatment segments — a deliberately diversified base reached almost entirely through distribution rather than direct enterprise contracts.

Name

elko ep north america

Legal name

ELKO EP North America LLC

Website

https://elkoepna.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ELKO EP North America LLC is the US subsidiary of Czech-based ELKO EP Holding, distributing 140+ industrial relay and control products including time relays, monitoring relays, and Wi-Fi-enabled devices to industrial, commercial, and residential automation customers across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical Relays

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (3359), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Electromechanical Components (Relays, Switches, Potentiometers, Encoders) (IMAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wiring Devices & Receptacles (switches, sockets, plugs, industrial outlets, pin & sleeve) (IMAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Industrial relays
• Time relays
• Monitoring relays
• Power supplies
• Installation contactors

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of electronic relay devices including time relays, monitoring relays, auxiliary relays, power supplies, installation contactors, signal & control modules, and Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Products are sold through channel distributors and manufacturers' representatives.
2. Product Portfolio Sales: Complete product portfolio including over 140 products across 7 main categories. Products are available through US-stocked inventory with 3-10 day shipping.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels14 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ELKO EP North America manufactures and distributes a complete portfolio of 140+ electrical relay devices and control products through authorized distributors across North America. The seven core product categories are time relays, monitoring relays, auxiliary relays, Wi-Fi-enabled relays and time switches, DC power supplies, installation contactors, and signal and control modules. Products are stocked in a US warehouse in Louisville, KY and shipped within 3-10 days, with all items backed by a 5-year warranty and cULus, CE, and EAC certifications.

Product overview

ELKO EP North America is a global relay manufacturer offering a complete portfolio of industrial electrical devices. The product line centers on seven core product categories: Time Relays (39 products including multifunction, single-function, and economy versions), Monitoring Relays (62 products covering voltage, current, level, frequency, temperature/humidity, and light monitoring), Auxiliary Relays (5 products for power switching), Wi-Fi-Enabled Relays (5 products including time switches, twilight switches, and thermostats with remote connectivity), Power Supplies (7 DC power supplies ranging 10W-150W), Installation Contactors (8 products for motor and circuit switching), and Signal & Control Modules (18 modular switch components). The complete portfolio includes 140+ products, all manufactured in the EU with in-house R&D, featuring UL and CE certifications for North American and European markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Time Relays DIN-mounted and socket-type relays providing programmable timing functions for automation, control, and regulation applications. Includes multifunction, single-function, and economy versions with time ranges from 50ms to 100 days. For industrial, commercial, and residential automation buyers.
• Monitoring Relays Relays monitoring electrical parameters including voltage, current, level, frequency, temperature, humidity, and light intensity, triggering outputs when thresholds are exceeded. For industrial automation and equipment protection.
• Auxiliary Relays Power relays for switching larger loads and strengthening or multiplying contacts of existing devices. Includes memory relays with electronic noiseless operation. For industrial control panels.
• Wi-Fi-Enabled Relays Time switches, twilight switches, and thermostats with built-in Wi-Fi connectivity for remote setup, control, and monitoring via web interface or NTP synchronization. For smart building integration and remote control applications.
• Power Supplies DC power supplies with regulated 12V or 24V output, high efficiency up to 90%, wide voltage input range, and electronic fuse protection. Ranges from 10W to 150W. For industrial control cabinets and automation systems.
• Installation Contactors Contactors for switching electric circuits, especially resistive loads and three-phase induction motors, available in configurations from 1x20A to 4x63A. For residential, commercial, and industrial motor control.
• Signal & Control Modules Modular switch units with interchangeable components including switches, push buttons, and LED signal lights configurable by the user in 1-MODULE housings. For industrial control panels.
• SOU-13/1 Wi-Fi Twilight Switch Wi-Fi-enabled digital twilight switch with ambient light sensing, daily/weekly/yearly/astronomical programs, and external photosensor support. For smart building and outdoor lighting control.
• TER-13/2 Wi-Fi Thermostat Wi-Fi-enabled digital thermostat with time switches allowing daily/weekly/yearly temperature programs, NTP sync, and web remote control. For building HVAC and temperature management.
• VS316 Auxiliary Relay 3x16A changeover auxiliary relay for power switching applications in industrial control panels.
• SHT-14/1 Wi-Fi Time Switch Wi-Fi-enabled single-channel digital time switch with NTP synchronization, integrated supercapacitor backup, and web remote control. For building automation scheduling.
• CRM-111H/UNI Multifunction Time Relay Multifunction time relay with inhibit delay featuring 11 functions, time range 50ms-30days, 1x16A changeover output. For industrial timing and control applications.
• SHT-13 / SHT-13/2 Wi-Fi Time Switch Wi-Fi-enabled multifunction digital time switch with daily/weekly/yearly/astronomical programs, NTP sync, and web remote control. For commercial building automation.
• PS6M Power Supply 135W/150W DC power supply available in 12V/135W or 24V/150W configurations with wide voltage input. For high-power industrial applications.
• MR-41 Memory Relay Memory relay with electronic noiseless operation, 1x CO 16A contact. For silent switching applications.
• MR-42 Memory Relay Memory relay with 2x CO 16A contacts for noiseless electronic switching. For industrial and commercial control panels.
• CRM-181J/UNI Single-Function Time Relay Single-function time relay with 2x CO 16A outputs, time range 0.1s-100h. For basic industrial timing applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-year warranty on all products
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Arrow ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor global electronics components distributor offering ELKO EP relay products through their distribution network across North America.
• DigiKeycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline electronic components distributor providing ELKO EP products to customers worldwide through their digital platform.
• Mouser ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of ELKO EP electronic components with online ordering capabilities.
• Master ElectronicsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElectronics components distributor offering ELKO EP relay products.
• GALCO Industrial ElectronicsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial electronics distributor providing ELKO EP products for industrial automation applications.
• Kimball ElectronicsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElectronics manufacturing distributor offering ELKO EP components.
• Electro SonicmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElectronics components distributor in the ELKO EP North America distribution network.
• FactoryMationmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial automation products distributor offering ELKO EP control devices.
• OnlineComponents.comminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline electronic components marketplace providing ELKO EP products.
• Relay SpecialtiesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized relay products distributor with focus on ELKO EP relay solutions.
• Waterbury Electronic SupplymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElectronic components distributor offering ELKO EP products.
• WescomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupply chain services company distributing ELKO EP electronic components.
• Burns ControlsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorControls and automation products distributor representing ELKO EP products.
• ArKco SalesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturers' representative covering specific regions for ELKO EP North America products.
• Blair Electra SouthwestmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturers' representative in Southwest region for ELKO EP products.
• Eclipse TechnologiesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturers' representative representing ELKO EP in specific territories.
• G.L. Smith AssociatesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturers' representative firm representing ELKO EP products.
• R.C. MerchantmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturers' representative firm for ELKO EP North America.
• Tenn TechmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturers' representative representing ELKO EP products.
• Wescom DamcomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturers' representative firm covering ELKO EP distribution areas.
• ELKO EP HoldingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company - internationally the largest DIN Rail Relay Manufacturer in the European Union with 400 employees and 45 R&D specialists. Revenue of 40 million USD. ELKO EP North America represents this global brand in North America.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: US-based incumbent with Moeller, EMR, and xStart portfolios of timing, monitoring, and auxiliary relays, plus strong North American distributor presence going head-to-head with ELKO EP's regional reps.
• ABB: Global incumbent with a comprehensive relay and industrial control portfolio (e.g., CT, CM, RV series) competing for the same panel-builder and OEM specification slots as ELKO EP.
• Phoenix Contact: Major supplier of industrial connection technology, relays, and power supplies with strong brand equity in DIN-rail control cabinets, overlapping with ELKO EP's switchgear and power supply lines.
• Omron Industrial Automation: Markets an extensive line of electromechanical relays, monitoring relays, and power supplies under the H3Y, G2RV, K8AB, and S8VS families—the dominant Asian alternatives in the same US channels.
• Siemens: Industrial automation giant with Sirius and 3UG series relays and monitoring relays; competes at the high end of the same market segments ELKO EP serves.
• Schneider Electric: Global incumbent offering Zelio Time and Monitoring Relays directly overlapping with ELKO EP's time relay and monitoring relay lines, plus a much broader industrial automation portfolio.

Direct peers

• Carlo Gavazzi: Swiss manufacturer of relays, monitoring relays, and industrial control products with a strong presence in DIN-rail switching and building automation—directly comparable in product mix and target customers.
• Crouzet (Custom Sensors & Technology): Manufacturer of time relays, monitoring relays, and control components for industrial automation with a comparable product portfolio and channel-driven distribution model.
• Finder S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of DIN-rail relays, time relays, monitoring relays, and industrial control components. Most direct comparable in product line, distribution model, and European OEM heritage versus ELKO EP.
• Releco (TE Connectivity): European manufacturer specialized in plug-in and DIN-rail relays for industrial automation with a comparable niche focus and channel-driven North American distribution strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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