PCE

Overview

PC Electric Gesellschaft m.b.H. (PCE) manufactures CEE industrial plugs and sockets, earthing contact plugs and sockets, and distribution boxes in rubber, metal, and plastic. The company serves the electrical installation sector with approximately 22,000 standard items and custom configurations, exporting over 80% of production to more than 100 countries. It operates from six locations in Austria, Germany, Poland, and Sri Lanka.

History

Production of the first CEE plugs began in 1973; the company was sold to Austrian CEO Peter Noindl in 1983 and renamed PCE in 1984. Ownership changed to DDr. Robert Ehrlich in 1994, coinciding with the founding of PCE Polska. Key expansions included Brandt and PCE Merz in 2001 and 2005, PCE Lanka in 2002, and Sälzer Electric GmbH in 2018.

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Manufacturing

Products are manufactured in-house at facilities in Austria (headquarters), Germany, Poland, and Sri Lanka using injection molding and metal processing. The company emphasizes rapid custom production and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification. Efficient methods support short delivery times.

Notable Products

• TWIST - First CEE connector with screwless cable gland, introduced in 1999.
• TAURUS2 - Latest generation safety plugs and sockets, launched in 2020.
• POWER TWIST - 63/125A CEE plugs and sockets series from 2006.
• TURBO TERMINAL (TT) - Screwless connection technology introduced in 2007.
• XREEL - Cable reel product launched in 2016.
• PRCD-S+ - Mobile personal protection device introduced in 2016.

Reputation

PCE is recognized by professionals for reliable industrial plugs and sockets with high export reach and custom production capabilities. Strengths include innovation in connection technologies and fast delivery, supported by ISO certification. Some sources note varying employee counts across databases, but quality and global presence are consistently valued.