Equiconn

What Equiconn does

Equiconn (legal entity EquiConn Industriebedarf GmbH) is a privately held German industrial battery accessories distributor founded in 2005 and headquartered in Erkner, Brandenburg, with the company registered in Berlin. The company supplies everything required around an industrial battery except the cells themselves, including high-current connectors from REMA, Schaltbau and Anderson Power Products, RADAFLEX and Radox specialty cables, Abertax capacitive level sensors and battery management systems, MSS cell connectors, pole screws and battery discharge leads, bfs automated filling and ventilation systems, plus hose products, cable lugs and related accessories. Equiconn also retails complementary sub-brands including Aquatrolley water trolleys and Blumenmobile display units.

The core technology proposition is aggregation and configuration rather than invention: Equiconn stocks common SKUs and provides custom assembly (custom cable lengths, connector configurations, solder connectors, angle cable lugs, flat plug sleeves) to customer specification. Its most technically distinctive offering is the distribution of Abertax patented capacitive level sensors with integrated LED indicators for automated lead-acid battery electrolyte monitoring. Operations run on a sales-led model with direct phone and email ordering (Mo-Th 08:00-15:00, Fr 08:00-12:30) and a regional channel partner, EQUICONN Battery Parts GmbH, covering southern Germany from Hilzingen.

Revenue is generated through one-time product sales and custom assembly services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; standard terms (per AGB) are 30 days net with a 2% discount for prepayment or payment within 10 days. Customer segments include forklift fleet operators, industrial vehicle manufacturers, UPS and backup power operators, and smaller battery manufacturers that benefit from bundled accessory procurement. The company is family-owned and managed by Stefan Höhn and Gregor Höhn, with no disclosed external funding and no revenue or headcount publicly reported.

Name

Equiconn

Legal name

EquiConn Industriebedarf GmbH

Website

https://equiconn.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Equiconn is a German distributor of industrial battery accessories, supplying connectors, cables, level sensors, cell connectors, terminal screws, hose products and automated filling systems to forklift fleets, industrial vehicle makers, UPS operators and smaller battery manufacturers across the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Battery Accessories

NAICS

Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417), Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Material Handling & Warehouse Charging (forklift/AGV chargers, battery swapping) (IMAGAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Charging Infrastructure Components (connectors, cables, dispensers, payment/controls) (IMAGAHAH), Aftermarket Battery, Charging & Power Accessories Manufacturing (12V Batteries/Jump Starters/Chargers/Inverters) (IMACANAL)

Keywords

• Industrial battery accessories
• Battery connectors
• Battery filling systems
• Battery cable assemblies
• Capacitive level sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Erkner

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of industrial battery accessories and components including connectors, cables, sensors, battery management systems, cell connectors, pole screws, battery discharge leads, hose products, and filling systems. One-time product revenue model.
2. Custom Assembly Services: Custom configuration and assembly of battery accessories tailored to customer specifications. Services include custom cable lengths, connector types, and specialized connector configurations (e.g., solder connectors, angle cable lugs, flat pin sleeves for stationary connectors).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Equiconn (EquiConn Industriebedarf GmbH) supplies industrial battery accessories — except the cells themselves — including industrial connectors (REMA, Schaltbau, Anderson), specialized cables (RADAFLEX), capacitive battery electrolyte level sensors (Abertax), cell connectors, terminal screws, battery discharge leads, hose products, and battery filling systems (bfs). The company stocks common items, bundles accessories from multiple manufacturers under one roof, and offers custom assembly and configuration tailored to customer specifications.

Product overview

Equiconn (EquiConn Industriebedarf GmbH) is an industrial battery accessories supplier founded in 2005, based in Erkner, Germany. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial battery components and accessories, operating as a single-product-line supplier focused exclusively on the battery industry. The product portfolio centers on electrical connectors (Steckverbinder) from REMA, Anderson, and Schaltbau brands; capacitive level sensors using Abertax technology; battery cable assemblies (Kabelsätze) and conductors; cell interconnects and terminal screws; hose products including heat-shrink tubing; and the proprietary bfs (Battery Filling Systems) for automated electrolyte refilling. Additional offerings include specialized cable products (Kabelware) under RADAFLEX and Radox brands, plus general accessories. The company also retails complementary products including Aquatrolley water trolleys and Blumenmobile mobile units. Products are sourced from partner manufacturers and can be custom-configured to customer specifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• bfs is the only manufacturer worldwide that can cover all filling pressure applications with the same filling plug

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and standard.

• AbertaxcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2010Manufacturer of level sensors and battery management systems. Abertax capacitive level sensors distributed since 2010. Features patented technology for automated battery water level monitoring with LED indicators.
• MSSstandardOthers · 1 January 2009Manufacturer of cell connectors, pole screws, and battery discharge leads. MSS products added to Equiconn portfolio in 2009, complementing the connector range.
• REMAcoreOthersIndustrial connector manufacturer. Equiconn distributes REMA industrial connectors including MRC series charging cables (MRC 80, MRC 160, MRC 320), REMA 200 battery/vehicle connectors, and Euro DIN REMA connectors.
• SchaltbaucoreOthersGerman industrial connector manufacturer. Equiconn distributes Schaltbau LV (LV 80, LV 160, LV 320, LV 400) charging connectors, which exceed EN 1175-1 requirements and feature patented air passage technology for battery systems with electrolyte circulation.
• Anderson Power ProductscoreOthersGlobal manufacturer of power connectors and interconnect solutions. Equiconn distributes Anderson SB, SBE, SBX, SBS flat contact connectors and Powerpole Connectors.
• Superior RADAFLEXcoreOthersSpecialized cable manufacturer. Equiconn distributes RADAFLEX and RADAFLEX twin cables, including Radaflex twin (2x2.5 to 2x70mm²) and RADAFLEX SDI single-pole cables.
• EQUICONN Battery Parts GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional sales partner covering southern Germany. Office located in Hilzingen. Handles sales and customer support for the region.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Phoenix Contact: Global German manufacturer of industrial connectors, terminal blocks, and power-supply components. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping industrial connectivity and wiring-device products, though Phoenix Contact manufactures rather than distributes and serves many industries beyond batteries.
• Weidmüller: German industrial connectivity specialist producing terminal blocks, connectors, and electronic interfaces for power and signal applications. Comparable as a broad incumbent in industrial electrical interconnection, though Weidmüller manufactures and is much larger and more diversified than Equiconn.
• Harting Technology Group: German family-owned manufacturer of industrial connectors, cable assemblies, and interconnect solutions for harsh environments. Comparable as a broad incumbent with deep industrial-connector overlap and similar family-business heritage, though Harting manufactures and operates globally.
• Stäubli Electrical Connectors: Swiss manufacturer of high-power industrial connectors and quick-disconnect systems used in EVs, energy storage, and traction batteries. Comparable as an incumbent in the same connector categories Equiconn distributes, though Stäubli manufactures and serves a much wider global market.

Others

• REMA EV (Commercial Vehicle Connectors): Industrial battery connector brand that Equiconn currently distributes; comparable as a supplier whose products directly overlap with Equiconn's flagship Steckverbinder line and which could disintermediate Equiconn by selling direct to battery OEMs.
• Schaltbau Holding: Germany-based manufacturer of industrial connectors (LV series, MRC charging connectors) and DC switching technology. Comparable as a current principal supplier whose products overlap with Equiconn's charging-cable and connector portfolio and which represents both a partnership dependency and a potential direct competitor.
• Anderson Power Products: US-headquartered manufacturer of SB, SBE, SBX, SBS and Powerpole high-power connectors. Comparable as the OEM behind a core portion of Equiconn's connector portfolio, representing both a partnership asset and a supply-side risk.

Direct peers

• RS Components (RS Group): European industrial and electronic components distributor operating multi-brand catalogues across DACH with broad SKU coverage. Comparable as a direct distribution peer serving similar B2B industrial buyers with multi-brand component sourcing, though at vastly greater scale and with full e-commerce infrastructure that Equiconn lacks.
• Conrad Electronic: German multi-channel distributor of electronic and industrial components serving B2B and prosumer buyers. Comparable as a direct German-headquartered distribution peer operating in the same geographic market with a similar multi-brand supplier model, though Conrad's catalogue is far broader and e-commerce-driven.

Regional players

• Bürklin Elektronik: German specialty distributor of electronic components, connectors, and tools serving professional buyers in the DACH region. Comparable as a regional German distribution peer with overlapping connector and component SKUs and a similar B2B professional buyer focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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