MENNEKES
ActiveOverview
MENNEKES is a family-owned German manufacturer of industrial plugs, sockets, and e-mobility charging solutions, including the Type 2 charging plug standard in Europe since 2014. It serves industrial, automotive, and electric vehicle sectors with products sold in over 90 countries. The company maintains a 'Made in Germany' standard and focuses on reliable connectors and charging infrastructure.123
History
MENNEKES was founded in 1935 by electrician Aloys Mennekes in Hofolpe as an electrician's workshop, expanding to an electrical goods store by 1937 and repairing power lines post-World War II. It entered the electric vehicle sector in 2008, developing the Type 2 charging plug with RWE and Daimler in 2009, which became the European standard in 2014. A second location opened in Neudorf, Saxony in 1991, with expansions including a production hall since 2008; Welschen Ennest became another main site from 2013 with new facilities built by 2018. The third generation, including Christopher Mennekes since 2011, manages the independent family business.136
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Type 2 Charging Plugs | European standard for EV AC charging | $150 - $800 |
| Industrial Plugs and Sockets | Standardized connectors for industrial use | $20 - $500 |
| Charging Cables | For EV vehicle inlets and stations | $200 - $1,200 |
| Wallbox Charging Stations | Home and public EV charging points | $500 - $2,000 |
| CEEplus Connectors | Three-phase EV charging based on IEC 60309 | $100 - $600 |
| Power Distribution Systems | For industrial applications | $300 - $1,500 |
Manufacturing
Products are manufactured at headquarters in Kirchhundem, Sauerland, and a second site in Neudorf, Saxony, opened in 1991, meeting 'Made in Germany' standards. Expansions include new production halls, logistics centers, and injection molding facilities at both locations. Manufacturing is in-house by the MENNEKES Group, including MENNEKES Elektrotechnik Sachsen GmbH & Co. KG.134
Notable Products
- Type 2 Charging Plug - Standard AC connector for electric vehicles in Europe since 2014.
- CEEplus Connector - Three-phase charging plug with signal contacts for EVs.
- Wallbox Charging Stations - Complete stations for home and public EV charging with billing.
- Industrial Receptacles - Switched and interlocked plugs for industrial power distribution.
- Vehicle Inlets - Inlets for EV charging integration.
Reputation
MENNEKES is regarded by professionals as a reliable provider of high-quality industrial plugs and EV charging standards, particularly for its Type 2 plug adoption across Europe. Enthusiasts value its 'Made in Germany' durability in e-mobility infrastructure. Some note its focus remains strong in industrial sectors alongside EV expansion, with limited criticisms on pricing for premium positioning.13
Sources (6)
- https://www.mennekes.org/company/about-us/we-are-mennekes/
- https://www.zoominfo.com/c/mennekes-electrical-products/54314360
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mennekes
- https://www.mennekes.org/company/mennekes-group/mennekes-elektrotechnik-sachsen-gmbh/
- https://www.mennekes.com
- https://www.mennekes.in/company/about-us/we-are-mennekes/mennekes-history/