Overview

Mennekes Elektrotechnik GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Kirchhundem, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, founded in 1935. It produces industrial plugs and sockets, power distribution systems, and electric vehicle charging solutions, including Type 2 charging plugs. The company employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and serves automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, construction, and renewable-energy industries. Its Type 2 charging plug was adopted as the EU standard for electric vehicle charging in 2014.

At a glance

What Mennekes makes

The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certifications and offers Type 2 electric vehicle charging connectors, intelligent charging stations, and heavy-duty industrial plugs.

Certifications

Mennekes is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• IATF 16949 — mennekes.de

• ISO 14001 — mennekes.de

• ISO 50001 — mennekes.de

• ISO 9001 — mennekes.de

Trade and customs footprint

Recent company news includes a 240,000 euro grant for climate protection and energy efficiency reported in August 2026, and a change in the company's management leadership reported in April 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 174 inbound shipments across 9 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Netherlands · China · United Kingdom · Belgium.

Latest developments

• 2026-10-29 — Aktuelle Meldungen (mennekes.de)

• 2026-09-29 — Zuschlag: RV AC-Single-, AC-Boden-, DC-Satelliten, DC-Ladesäulen mit intgr. Spei… an Mennekes Elektrotechnik GmbH & Co. - Kom (neurobird.com)

• 2026-09-22 — Loire Marine Supply Becomes a MENNEKES Distributor in France and Europe | Loire Marine Supply (loiremarinesupply.com)

• 2026-08-17 — 240.000 Euro für Klimaschutz und Energieeffizienz (mennekes.de)

• 2026-04-30 — Wechsel in der Unternehmensleitung (mennekes.de)

• 2026-03-05 — MENNEKES präsentiert ein Upgrade der Professional Serie für halböffentliches und öffentliches Laden (mennekes.de)

Company details

Mennekes is privately held and reports an estimated annual revenue band of $250 million to $500 million. Mennekes was founded in 1935, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Kirchhundem, North Rhine-Westphalia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 91 years in operation (founded 1935). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Mennekes make?

Mennekes Elektrotechnik GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Kirchhundem, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, founded in 1935. It produces industrial plugs and sockets, power distribution systems, and electric vehicle charging solutions, including Type 2 charging plugs. The company employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and serves automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, construction, and renewable-energy industries. Its Type 2 charging plug was adopted as the EU standard for electric vehicle charging in 2014.

Where is Mennekes headquartered?

Mennekes is headquartered in Kirchhundem, North Rhine-Westphalia.

When was Mennekes founded?

Mennekes was founded in 1935.

How big is Mennekes?

Mennekes has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).

What certifications does Mennekes hold?

Mennekes lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

Does Mennekes import from overseas suppliers?

US customs bill-of-lading records show 174 inbound shipments for Mennekes, with top origins including Netherlands · China · United Kingdom · Belgium.

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