What ESAP does

ESAP GmbH is a German private limited company (GmbH) specializing in custom electrical switchgear systems (Schaltschrankbau) and on-site industrial assembly services (Industriemontage), headquartered in Überherrn in the Saarland region of Germany. Founded in 1980, the company operates a single production facility in Überherrn and serves industrial manufacturers and industrial plants/facilities with bespoke electrical systems built to individual customer specifications. The company's product offering centers on switchgear cabinets and control systems constructed to legal and customer-specific standards with continuous quality assurance, alongside comprehensive on-site installation services that include machine installation, control room construction, cable infrastructure, network installation, bus system installation, and pneumatic hose installation through to full commissioning.

The core technology is in electrical switchgear and control cabinet systems, industrial electrical installation, and machine connectivity solutions. ESAP builds each switchgear system according to individual customer requirements, with emphasis on adherence to regulatory standards and customer-specific quality criteria. Its integration capability extends from manufactured product through to on-site commissioning, positioning the company as a single-source provider for the design, manufacture, and installation of industrial electrical systems. The company holds no proprietary technology patents or registered intellectual property of note, and relies instead on accumulated craft expertise developed over four decades. The business operates no apps, no public API or SDK products, and no digital platform.

ESAP operates a direct, sales-led motion targeting enterprise industrial customers with bespoke project requirements. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of custom switchgear systems and professional services fees for industrial assembly and installation work. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is presumed to be quote-based and project-specific. The company operates entirely within Germany (Saarland region), with no international footprint, no external funding rounds, and no public listing. ESAP is a privately held, founder-controlled company with fewer than 9 employees, led by Managing Director Karlheinz Becker, and maintains a minimal web presence focused on service presentation rather than active marketing.

Name

ESAP

Legal name

ESAP GmbH - Produktion Elektro-Schaltanlagenproduktion

Website

https://esap-gmbh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ESAP GmbH is a privately held German electrical manufacturer founded in 1980 in Überherrn, Saarland, producing custom switchgear cabinets and providing on-site industrial assembly and commissioning services to industrial manufacturers and plants in Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical Equipment

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Control Cabinets & Power Distribution (Panels, Switchgear for Automation) (IMAHAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA), Switchgear & Switchboards (HV/MV/LV, GIS/AIS) (IMAGAAAB)

Keywords

• Custom switchgear manufacturing
• Electrical cabinet assembly
• Industrial installation services
• Control panel manufacturing
• Switchgear production

Headquarters

HQ city

Überherrn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Custom Switchgear Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom electrical switchgear and control cabinet systems to individual customer specifications, representing the core product offering.
2. Industrial Assembly and Installation Services: On-site installation of manufactured systems through to full commissioning, including machine installation, cable work, network installation, and pneumatic systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

ESAP GmbH manufactures custom electrical switchgear cabinets (Schaltschrankbau) built to customer specifications at its workshop in Überherrn, Germany. In parallel, it offers Industriemontage, sending its technicians to industrial customer sites to install, wire, and commission the delivered switchgear and related electrical equipment.

Product overview

ESAP GmbH is a specialist provider of electrical switchgear systems and industrial assembly services. The company offers two core offerings: custom switchgear cabinet construction (Schaltschrankbau) built to individual customer specifications with quality assurance, and comprehensive industrial assembly services (Industriemontage) that include on-site installation, machine connections, control room setup, cable infrastructure, and full commissioning support. The company positions itself not merely as a supplier but as a complete solution partner accompanying customers through to full operational readiness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Schaltschrankbau (Switchgear Cabinet Construction) Custom-built electrical switchgear cabinets engineered and wired at ESAP's Überherrn workshop to customer specifications, delivered for industrial use.
• Industriemontage (Industrial Assembly and Installation) On-site installation, wiring, and commissioning of ESAP-built switchgear and related electrical equipment at industrial customer facilities.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HWK des Saarlandes (Chamber of Crafts Saarland)minorOthersESAP GmbH is a member of the HWK des Saarlandes (Chamber of Crafts Saarland), indicating membership in the regional crafts and trades association for the electrical industry.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights1 record

Broad incumbents

• Rittal (Friedhelm Loh Group): German global leader in enclosures, power distribution, and climate control for industrial switchgear. Far larger scale and broader product portfolio, but addresses the same control cabinet / Schaltschrankbau buyer as ESAP.
• nVent (Hoffman brand): Global provider of electrical enclosures and connection/protection solutions, including control cabinets for industrial automation. Much larger and broader, but overlaps with ESAP in industrial control cabinet manufacturing.
• Eaton: Global power management company offering switchgear, motor control centers, and low-voltage distribution assemblies. Competes for the same industrial switchgear/panelboard orders but at vastly greater scale and product breadth.
• Schneider Electric: Global specialist in energy management and automation with extensive low-voltage switchgear and motor control center portfolios. Comparable products and end-customers as ESAP, but globally scaled and digitally enabled.
• ABB: Global leader in electrification, motion, and process automation with broad low- and medium-voltage switchgear offerings. Same industrial customers and project types as ESAP but with engineering, software, and global delivery capabilities.
• Siemens: Global industrial and infrastructure conglomerate with extensive switchgear, control panel, and industrial installation offerings under its Smart Infrastructure and Digital Industries businesses. Comparable end-markets and scope to ESAP at massive scale.

Direct peers

• Hensel Electric: German manufacturer of electrical distribution boards, cable junction boxes, and low-voltage switchgear assemblies. Closely comparable in custom LV switchboard/panelboard manufacturing for industrial customers.
• Spelsberg: German specialist in electrical enclosures, junction boxes, and small distribution boards. Comparable as a Mittelstand switchgear/enclosure manufacturer serving German industrial customers with custom configurations.
• DEHN SE: German Mittelstand manufacturer specializing in surge protection, earthing, and related electrical protection/connection equipment. Comparable as a regional German electrical specialist serving industrial customers with custom solutions.

Others

• Eplan (Friedhelm Loh Group): Provider of CAE software for electrical engineering and switchgear/control cabinet design. Not a competitor but the de facto design tooling used by ESAP and most German Schaltschrankbauer, so useful as a market context and ecosystem reference.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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