Rittal
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Rittal manufactures industrial electrical enclosures, power distribution systems, climate control, IT infrastructure, and related software and services. It supplies solutions for sectors including electrical engineering, automation, renewable energies, IT, infrastructure, mechanical engineering, and transport technology. As the largest company in the Friedhelm Loh Group, it operates with over 95 international subsidiaries and 12 production sites globally.123
History
Rittal was founded in 1961 in Rittershausen, Germany, by Rudolf Loh as Rudolf Loh Elektrogerätebau, introducing the world's first standard enclosure. In 1969, it was renamed Rittal after its roots in Rittershausen in Dietzhölztal. The company expanded rapidly, establishing its enclosures as a global standard, and grew within the Friedhelm Loh Group, achieving over 12 production sites and 95 subsidiaries.1234
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Enclosure Systems (industrial and IT) | Standardized and customizable for harsh environments | $500 - $10,000 |
| Power Distribution | Busbar systems and distribution units | $200 - $5,000 |
| Climate Control | Cooling and thermal management for enclosures | $1,000 - $15,000 |
| IT Infrastructure | Data center racks and modular solutions | $2,000 - $20,000 |
| Automation Systems | Integrated control and enclosure combos | $1,500 - $8,000 |
Manufacturing
Rittal maintains 12 production sites worldwide across four continents, with manufacturing in Germany and other locations including the US, Mexico, Chile, India, and China. Production is primarily in-house, supporting standardized and customized enclosure systems. The company emphasizes quality certifications like ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.345
Notable Products
- AE Standard Enclosure - World's first standardized enclosure launched in 1961, basis for volume production.
- TS 8 Enclosure - Versatile system introduced in 1999, offering infinite configuration possibilities.
- RS Bayable Enclosure - Modular enclosure system launched in 1969.
- RiMatrix S - Standardized data center solution introduced in 2013.
- Maxi-PLS Busbar System - Power distribution system from 2000 for enclosure applications.
Reputation
Rittal is recognized by professionals for reliable, standardized enclosure systems that set industry benchmarks since 1961, with strong innovation evidenced by over 1,500 patents. It holds awards like Top 100 for innovative medium-sized companies in Germany and is viewed as a top employer. Some note high costs for premium features, but quality and global service support in over 70 countries are consistent strengths.34
Sources (7)
- https://www.rittal.com/us-en_US/Company
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rittal
- https://www.rittal.com/us-en_US/Company/Rittal-Global-HQ/About-us
- https://www.advfit.group/uploads/1/3/4/5/134546142/rittal_company_presentation_feb20.pdf
- https://www.rittal.com/imf/none/5_3059/Rittal_Overview_Industrial_and_IT_Enclosure_Systems_5_3059/
- https://www.rittal.com/us-en_US/Company/Rittal-Global-HQ
- https://www.automate.org/companies/rittal-llc