OBO BETTERMANN
Conducting electricity. Routing data. Controlling energy.
OBO Bettermann is one of the leading manufacturers of installation systems for the electrical
infrastructure of buildings and systems. Whenever the perfect flow of power, energy and datas required, that’s where engineers and craftspeople all over the world rely on the company’s products. OBO applies its slogan “Building Connections” to around 30,000 high-quality branded electrical products and services to application solutions for projects in industry, business and infrastructure systems. OBO operates a global network and employs around 4000 people in more than 60 countries. The headquarters of the family company, which was founded in 1911, is located in Menden. A total of 40 subsidiaries and agents ensure that the company is present in markets on every continent. The key to the company’s success is the consistent alignment to the requirements of the customers from the electrical wholesaling and specialist sectors. OBO can offer you perfectly functioning products and systems, as well as comprehensive support in each phase of the operation.
The portfolio
The approximately 30,000 branded electrical products from OBO ensure safety, comfort and
economy in buildings and systems. They offer protection against lightning strikes, ensure the
flow of energy in complex technical infrastructures, and route data flows through large administrative complexes. They perform their reliable services behind the scenes and can also be integrated visibly as well-designed interfaces in living and working environments. OBO products are brought together in the product units connection and fastening systems, transient and lightning protection systems, cable support systems, fire protection systems, cable routing systems, device systems and underfloor systems. OBO networks these systems into practical solutions for a functioning electrical infrastructure, such as in housing and administrative buildings, in commercial and industrial structures, in power generation
Production and innovation
At OBO, state-of-the-art production facilities and continuous process optimisation are the precondition for first-class products. The high depth of production and level of process automation allow flexibility and efficiency for clear segmentation of the production facilities. With their individual knowledge, each OBO employee in the production facility contributes to the development of the company. Outside Germany, the company has production facilities in Hungary, Switzerland, India, Russia, Great Britain and South Africa. Innovative force is an elementary component part of OBO’s company history, spanning more than 100 years. Engineers at OBO are continuously working on further developments to the function, load capacity, availability and installation speed of the products. In the BET Test Centre, highly qualified experts perform electrical analyses, tests of cable support systems and testing of lighting and surge protection components in accordance with the relevant standards. In addition, the impact and effects of lightning strikes are scientifically investigated. OBO has set standards in the field of product development, for example with the Magic cable tray system. It is the world’s first system in which all the important components are equipped with an innovative plug connection. This allows quick mounting, without any screwing.
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