What IB Connect does

IBConnect (legal entity IB CONNECT S.L.) designs and manufactures electrical connectivity, voice, data, and multimedia systems for office and professional workspaces. The company was established as a dedicated export-oriented brand in 2008 by the EIB group (originally founded as EIB Montajes Eléctricos in 1979 in Peralta, Navarra, Spain), and operates from a 9,200+ square metre integrated manufacturing, warehouse, and logistics facility. Its product portfolio spans three categories — space electrification (Intro, Unit, PDC, Duplo family), furniture electrification (Prisma, Box, Cap, Cubo, Top, Meeting, Lumen), and embedded connectivity solutions (Nexo, Divus, Bit) — supported by the patented Orgatech cable management system and a GaN-based USB Smart Charging System supporting Power Delivery 3.0 at up to 60W in 45x45mm form factors.

The business sells primarily through an enterprise field-sales motion targeting furniture manufacturers, architects, interior designers, and installers, with three permanent sales offices (Spain HQ, Germany via IBConnect Deutschland GmbH, UAE/Dubai via IBConnect Middle East) and eight international distributors. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; products are configured to specification and delivered with one-week lead times following 100% pre-shipment inspection. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015.

IBConnect is privately held and family-controlled, with founder Ignacio Busto Basarte serving as Managing Director. The company reports that 55% of its customers are multinationals in leading positions within their sectors, and lists references including ESADE, Barclays, Deloitte, Siemens, ABB, El Corte Inglés, Stradivarius, Cruz Roja, Emirates Towers, AESA, and the Estadio El Sadar football stadium.

Name

IB Connect

Legal name

IB CONNECT S.L.

Website

https://ib-connect.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Short description

IBConnect designs and manufactures configurable electrical, voice, data, and multimedia connectivity systems for office furniture and professional workspaces, selling through direct sales offices in Spain, Germany, and the UAE plus international distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Office Electrical Connectivity and Electrification Products

NAICS

Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593), Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Enclosures, Boxes & DIN-Rail Hardware (junction boxes, cabinets, panel enclosures, DIN rail, gland plates) (IMAGAEAH), Charging Cables & Connectors (USB-C/Lightning/Micro-USB, Adapters) (CRACATAE), Smart Lighting & Electrical (Bulbs, Switches, Outlets, Panels) (HSAPAQAC)

Keywords

• Electrical connectivity systems
• Office furniture electrification
• USB charging solutions
• Cable management products
• Workspace power solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Peralta

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

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. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of electrification and connectivity products including power sockets, USB charging systems, cable management solutions, and accessories for office furniture. Products are sold as custom-configured units with one-week lead times.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IBConnect designs and manufactures electrical connectivity, voice, data, and multimedia systems for office furniture and professional workspaces. Its product portfolio covers space electrification solutions (Intro, Unit, PDC, Duplo range), furniture electrification units (Prisma, Box, Cap, Cubo, Top, Meeting, Lumen), and embedded circular connectivity points (Nexo, Divus, Bit), supplemented by a GaN-based USB Smart Charging System supporting Power Delivery 3.0 and the patented Orgatech cable management system. Products are sold as custom-configured units with one-week lead times to architects, designers, furniture manufacturers, installers, and corporate clients.

Product overview

IBConnect offers a comprehensive portfolio of electrical connectivity, voice, data, and multimedia systems for office furniture and professional installations. The product lineup centers on three main categories: space electrification (Intro, Unit, PDC, Duplo Kit/Columna/Mini Columna/Charge Point), furniture electrification (Prisma, Box, Cap, Cubo, Top, Meeting, Lumen), and embedded connectivity solutions (Nexo, Divus, Bit). Supporting these are the patented Orgatech cable management system (Vertebra, Organizer) and a USB Smart Charging System with Power Delivery 3.0 support up to 60W. The products are designed to enable orderly and safe electrification and data connectivity while minimizing visual impact in workspaces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nexo: Embedded connectivity solution with compact dimensions up to 7.5 modules, featuring manual opening cover
• Divus
• Bit
• Orgatech

Products and services

• Nexo Discrete embedded connectivity solution with compact dimensions and maximum length up to 7.5 modules, featuring a manual-opening cover that hides connections when not in use for security and cleanliness. Designed for office furniture and professional workspace installations.
• Divus Circular connectivity unit with 80mm diameter integrating 1 power outlet, up to 2 USB charging connections, 1 data or multimedia connector, and 2 cable passage spaces. Designed for office workstations and professional workspaces.
• Bit Ultra-compact 30mm diameter multifunction connection point for device charging and data/multimedia transmission, with configurable options including USB Type-C smart charging up to 60W with Power Delivery 3.0, USB Type-A, HDMI 2.0, USB data, and RJ45 connectors. Designed for office workstations and professional workspace installations.
• USB Smart Charging System Compact 45x45mm intelligent USB Type-C charging system available in 36W and 60W variants supporting Power Delivery 3.0 standard, integrable across all product ranges. Designed for embedding into office furniture and workspace installations.
• Intro Space electrification solution for ceiling, wall, or floor installation in professional workspaces.
• Unit Space electrification unit solution for professional workspaces.
• PDC Power data connectivity solution for space electrification in professional workspaces.
• Duplo Kit Duplex kit for space electrification with versatile installation options in professional workspaces.
• Duplo Columna Duplex column solution for space electrification in professional workspaces.
• Duplo Mini Columna Compact duplex column for space electrification in professional workspaces.
• Duplo Charge Point Duplex charging point for space electrification in professional workspaces.
• Prisma Prismatic furniture electrification solution for workstations and office desks.
• Box Box-style furniture electrification unit for workstations and office desks.
• Cap Cap-style furniture electrification solution for workstations and office desks.
• Cubo Cube-shaped furniture electrification unit for workstations and office desks.
• Top Top-mounted furniture electrification solution for workstations and office desks.
• Meeting Meeting room furniture electrification solution for conference and meeting tables.
• Lumen Lumen furniture electrification solution for workstations and office desks.
• Vertebra Component of the patented Orgatech cable management system for organizing and interconnecting wiring using space within IBConnect products.
• Organizer Cable organizer component for the patented Orgatech wiring organization system used within IBConnect products.
• Supra IBConnect product within the new releases/electrification category for office and professional workspace installations.
• Atom IBConnect product within the new releases category for office and professional workspace installations.
• Orbit IBConnect product within the new releases category for office and professional workspace installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• One-week lead time after order receipt
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Wieland Electric: Wieland Electric is a German manufacturer of pluggable electrical installation systems, including gesis modular connectors used extensively in office and furniture electrification. Comparable to IBConnect in furniture and space electrification solutions.
• OE Electrics: OE Electrics is a UK-based manufacturer of power, USB charging, and data modules for office furniture, with strong architectural/specifier channel overlap. Directly comparable product offering and target customer base to IBConnect.
• Bachmann Group: Bachmann is a German manufacturer of power, data, and media connections for office furniture and conference rooms, including the iconic Power Frame and Power Box product lines. Direct competitor to IBConnect's Nexo, Divus, and Bit ranges in office electrification.
• A. & H. Meyer GmbH (Meyer Germany): Meyer is a German manufacturer specializing in integrated power, data, and multimedia connections for office desks and conference tables. Closely comparable to IBConnect's Prisma, Box, Top, and Meeting furniture electrification lines.

Broad incumbents

• ABB: ABB is a global electrification and automation incumbent offering wiring accessories and building infrastructure products. Notably also an IBConnect customer in other divisions per case studies, reflecting the overlapping yet asymmetric competitive relationship.
• OBO Bettermann: OBO Bettermann is a German manufacturer of cable management, trunking, and electrical installation systems for buildings. Overlaps with IBConnect's Orgatech cable organization and wiring accessory categories, but at larger scale with broader portfolio.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric is a global incumbent in energy management and electrical distribution, offering wiring devices and commercial building solutions. Larger, diversified player operating broadly in the same space as IBConnect.
• Legrand: Legrand is a global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructure, including wiring devices, power distribution, and USB charging. Broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities in office and commercial electrification but with a much wider portfolio than IBConnect's specialist offering.

Regional players

• Simon Electric: Simon is a Spanish manufacturer of wiring devices, sockets, and switches with strong presence in Iberia and Latin America. Same home market as IBConnect and overlapping product categories, providing regional competitive context.

Emerging players

• Steelcase (Turnstone / PolyVision power modules): Steelcase, via Turnstone and power/data modules integrated into its furniture, addresses the same office electrification need as IBConnect but as a furniture OEM rather than a specialist connectivity vendor. Comparable customer base and overlap in workspace specification projects.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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