apra norm

What apra norm does

apra norm is a privately-held, family-owned industrial group founded in 1969 in Daun-Boverath, Germany, that designs, manufactures, and assembles custom and standard enclosures, racks, and cabinets for electronic and network equipment. The group operates through six wholly-owned sites — apra-norm Elektromechanik GmbH (Mehren, headquarters), apra-plast (Daun-Pützborn), and apra-gerätebau GmbH Chemnitz (Neukirchen) in Germany, apra-norm SAS (Haguenau) in France, and apra-optinet (Opole) in Poland — and employs over 400 people. End markets are network operators and datacenter providers (served via the apraNET division), the medical and cosmetics industry, and industrial manufacturers; distribution spans Europe plus selected markets in the Middle East (Israel), North America (USA), and Asia (Japan) through country-specific resellers.

The company's core technology combines metalworking (steel, aluminum, stainless steel) with proprietary plastic processing techniques — INKUG (machining-milling-bending) and SYNPRO (vacuum molding) — that produce custom enclosures without tooling or mold costs, complemented by injection molding, thermoforming, laser welding, and 3D printing. The product portfolio covers small enclosures (Xdream family, IP65/IP66), 19-inch rack systems and cabinets, table enclosures (apraline, profi set 264), industrial PC enclosures, wall-mounted cabinets, and complete datacenter solutions that integrate racks with proprietary apra power distribution, cooling, and monitoring systems. Recent product launches include EMI-Lock connected electronic handles with RFID/keypad access and Micro Data Center (MDC) edge-computing solutions.

apra norm operates a project-based B2B model with quote-based pricing, no public price list, and terms of ex-works delivery with 30-day payment (advance payment for new customers). Revenue derives from hardware sales of standard and custom enclosures, supplemented by professional services including R&D, design, surface treatment, electromechanical assembly, and on-site installation. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales with dedicated regional account managers, an extensive European distributor and reseller network, trade show participation, a downloadable catalogue and online configurator channel, and limited e-commerce via Amazon for selected small-quantity standard products.

Name

apra norm

Legal name

apra-norm Elektromechanik GmbH

Website

https://apra-norm.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Short description

apra-norm is a family-owned industrial group, founded in 1969, that manufactures custom and standard enclosures, racks, and cabinets for electronic and network equipment, serving datacenter, medical, and industrial clients across Europe from six sites in Germany, France, and Poland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Haguenau

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Custom and standard enclosures: Sale of standard and bespoke electromechanical enclosures, 19-inch rack systems, datacenter solutions, and accessories. Revenue generated from both one-off custom orders and recurring standard product purchases across all industry segments.
2. Custom design and manufacturing services: R&D, design, and custom manufacturing services including surface treatment, front panel customization, electromechanical assembly, and on-site installation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

apra norm manufactures custom and standard electromechanical enclosures, 19-inch rack systems, datacenter cabinets, and accessories for electronic and network equipment, using steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and plastic materials. The company offers complete in-house capability from design and R&D through manufacturing (metalworking, plastic processing, surface treatment, assembly) to on-site installation, serving enterprise customers across Europe through field sales and a distributor network.

Product overview

apra norm is a manufacturer of electronic enclosures and cabinets offering a comprehensive 19-inch product portfolio spanning table enclosures, industrial PC enclosures, wall-mounted cabinets, datacenter racks, and custom solutions. The core product lines include the Xdream family (Xdream, Xdream mini, Xdream2.0) for small enclosures with IP66 protection; PROFI CASE, click-case, and profile enclosures for various card integration needs; table enclosures including profi set 264 and apraline; industrial PC solutions such as industry PC enclosures, PC protection enclosures, and the EVO 2.0 drawer system; datacenter solutions through apraNET division offering complete rack, cooling, monitoring, and power systems; and apra-plast subsidiary for custom plastic enclosures using INKUG (machining/milling/bending), SYNPRO (vacuum molding), thermoforming, and injection molding technologies. The company also provides front panel customization services via faceavant-online.fr and offers on-site installation, electromechanical assembly, and R&D services for custom solutions. Recent product launches include EMI-Lock connected handles, Micro Data Centers, and the FB2-K foldable 19-inch shelf.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• apra-norm: Main brand for electromechanical enclosures and 19-inch systems
• apraNET
• apra-plast
• apra-gerätebau
• apra-optinet
• radaPLAST
• apraline
• Xdream
• profi set
• apra Rail
• EMI-Lock
• apra cooling system
• apra monitoring system
• faceavant-online.fr

Quantifiable outcome

• Single interlocutor from concept to on-site installation eliminates coordination complexity across multiple suppliers.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• SECOMP AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for apraNET products in Switzerland (Bassersdorf), handling sales and distribution of network and datacenter equipment enclosures.
• PHOTON ELECTROTECH Co., Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for apra-plast products in Japan (Hiratsuka), covering the Japanese market for plastic enclosure solutions.
• COM-CONT Kft.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for apra products in Hungary (Budapest), covering the Hungarian market.
• okatec spol. s r.o.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for apra products in the Czech Republic (Žamberk).
• Olmecs AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for apra-plast products in Switzerland (Urdorf).
• Alfakomp ABminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for apra products in Sweden (Saltsjö-Boo).
• Accurate Nordic AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for apra products in Scandinavia (Danderyd, Sweden).
• EFO Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for apra products in Russia (St. Petersburg), covering the Russian market.
• BOXPOINT S.L.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for apra products in Spain (Barcelona).
• Comdes Componenten B.V.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for apra products in the Netherlands (Zoetermeer).
• El-MicroWave SrlminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for apra products in Italy (Cormano, Milan).
• Comtel Israel Electronic Solution LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for apra products in Israel (Kfar-Saba).
• Wexøe A/SminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for apra products in Denmark (Vaerlose).
• FVC TECHNOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for apra products in Belgium (Linden).
• Microtron n.v.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for apra products in Belgium (Mechelen).
• marco zenner s.à.r.l.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for apraNET products in Luxembourg (Bertrange).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rittal: Rittal (part of Friedhelm Loh Group) is the global market leader in industrial enclosures and 19-inch rack systems, headquartered in Germany. Directly competes with apra norm across industrial, datacenter, and IT enclosure categories, with a far larger product range and global footprint.
• Rose Systemtechnik: Rose Systemtechnik is a German-based manufacturer of industrial enclosures (aluminum, stainless steel, plastic, polyester) serving process industries, hazardous areas, and electronics integration. Closely comparable mid-sized specialist peer with similar customization capabilities and European industrial customer base.
• Bopla (Phoenix Mecano): Bopla, a division of Swiss-listed Phoenix Mecano, manufactures electronic enclosures and housing systems for industrial, medical, and measurement/control applications. Highly comparable in product range (small enclosures, table enclosures, DIN rail) and customer verticals to apra norm.
• Fibox: Fibox is a Finnish manufacturer specializing in polycarbonate and ABS enclosures for electrical and electronic equipment, serving industrial and OEM customers globally. Comparable in plastic enclosure manufacturing expertise and custom/modular enclosure offerings, particularly for industrial electronics OEMs.
• Hammond Manufacturing: Hammond Manufacturing is a North American manufacturer of electronic enclosures, transformers, and rack systems serving industrial, datacom, and electrical markets. Directly comparable in 19-inch rack systems, wall-mount enclosures, and small electronic enclosures for similar B2B customer profiles.
• Minkels (Legrand): Minkels, part of Legrand's datacenter solutions division, specializes in datacenter cabinets, aisle containment, and integrated cooling/power systems. Closely comparable to apra's apraNET division in offering complete datacenter enclosure solutions with integrated monitoring and cooling.
• Conteg: Conteg is a Czech-based manufacturer of datacenter racks, cabinets, and cooling infrastructure serving European colocation, enterprise, and edge deployments. Comparable mid-sized peer focused specifically on the datacenter enclosure market where apra's apraNET division competes.

Broad incumbents

• nVent Electric (Hoffman brand): nVent Electric is a US-listed global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, including Hoffman-brand enclosures and cabinets. Larger, publicly-traded incumbent with broader product portfolio spanning enclosures, racks, and electrical infrastructure across industrial and datacom verticals.
• Vertiv Holdings: Vertiv is a US-listed global provider of critical digital infrastructure including power, cooling, and IT management for datacenters, communication networks, and edge applications. Broader incumbent competing in integrated datacenter solutions where apraNET positions via Micro Data Centers.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric is a global industrial group offering electrical enclosures, datacenter infrastructure (APC, Uniflair), and industrial automation solutions. Largest comparable incumbent across multiple apra verticals (enclosures, datacenter, industrial control).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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