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Reuse of Octabins for a project in an employee's kindergarten
Teamwork is an important component in today's working world. There are hardly any tasks and processes that can function without teamwork. To strengthen this process, our employees participated in a …
The best preparation for our distributors – Adels product and application training with Ermec SL
Our Head of Sales Markus Dusartz and Export Sales Manager Tom von Polheim visited our distributor Ermec SL in Spain and presented new products and applications, innovations and standards. With one of …
Recycling instead of disposal – Baling press for more sustainability
By purchasing a baling press, Adels-Contact has had the opportunity for several years to return waste of to the raw material cycle. Cardboard and film waste are pressed into bales and delivered to the …
Lighting • Installation • Electrical appliances – The Adels-Contact catalogue offers everything you need!
We develop, produce and distribute electrotechnical components for lighting, installation and electrical appliances. Our terminal catalogue - also called “product finder” - covers the entire Adels …
„Together Everyone Achieves More“ - Team coaching event
Teamwork is an important component in today's working world. There are hardly any tasks and processes that can function without teamwork. To strengthen this process, our employees participated in a …
Adels-Contact distribution network – with our partner MM Conecta in Spain
MM Conecta is a Spanish company with more than 30 years experience in the electrical connectivity. They offer intelligent telecommunications solutions for flexible workplace environments. With the …
The AC 164 series – the small connectors for installations according to EN 61535 – has welcomed a new member to the family!
The AC 164 series – the small connectors for installations according to EN 61535 – has welcomed a new member to the family. The product range has been expanded to stackable T distributors. In …
Adels ready for UKCA!
The requirement for UKCA marking of products when imported into the UK has just been postponed until 01/01/2025, but we are already providing UKCA declarations of conformity for download. See for …
Omega x Adels-Contact - Electronica Trade Fair in Munich
With 3,100 exhibitors from over 50 countries and 182,000 square meters of exhibition space, Electronica is the world's most important trade fair for the electronics industry. Our Adels sales team was …
Casual Friday at Adels-Contact
What could be better than wearing a cosy hoodie to work in this cool wet weather?! Last year we surprised the whole team with an Adels-hoodie for Christmas. Each employee could choose between white, …
The best preparation for our distributors – Adels product and application training with Metway
New products and applications, innovations, standards, further development of existing projects, ... What is the best way to convey your knowledge to the existing and new employees of your …
Adels-Laptop bags for our employees
Adels-Company News: Laptop, mouse, headset... . What is still missing for the perfect home office equipment for our employees? Correct - a chic Adels bag!
40th company anniversary J. Hans Hochköppler
Adels-Company News: In 1982 J. Hans Hochköppler took over the company Tony Adels and renamed it Adels-Contact. This was the beginning of a success story: thanks to the tireless efforts of J. Hans …
Adels-Contact distribution network – with our partner Metway in Great Britain
The successful partnership between Metway and Adels-Contact exists for almost 65 years. It all started with simple screw terminals for electrical appliances. The first connectors of the AC 166®series …
Electrical appliance connectors – Protection of sensitive luminaires and appliances
Our fuse terminal blocks are perfectly suited when sensitive or valuable devices such as coffee machines or high-quality lamps should be connected safely. The advantages are the simple wiring and …
Adels-Contact invests in manufacturing of contacts
Adels-Company News: As a quality manufacturer of products for lighting, electronics and building technology, we are dependent on constantly optimizing our production processes and building up further …
Finally a meeting in person again – Our Belgian distributor Vander Elst visiting Adels-Contact
It is very important to us to provide our sales partners with advice and support. This also includes regular exchange. In recent years, this was only possible through online meetings. Therefore, we …
Adels-Contact expands its distribution network – with our partner Sähkölehto in Finland
Sähkölehto Oy delivers productive solutions for connectors, industrial safety and automation. Especially with our extensive connector range, they represent us with their technical know-how on the …
Ermeg x Adels-Contact - Amper Trade Fair in Brno
The Amper trade fair is one of the largest trade events for electrical engineering and electronics in Europe. Christian Einhaus from our Customer Service International was on site to support our sales …
Flat SMD Terminal Blocks for Safe and Easy Connection of LED Modules
The Adels-Contact SMD terminal blocks are small and compact and can be easily installed. Our video shows terminal blocks type SMDblank, without moulding, designed for the installation on LED modules, …
Adels-Contact expands its distribution network – with our partner Enequi in Sweden
Enequi is a developer and supplier of solutions for energy storage, electrical installation, metering and industrial automation. With over 30 years they have been supplying automation components and …
Adels-Contact at this year's Business Cup in Düsseldorf
Emotions, joy, team - these terms reflect the participation of Adels-Contact in this year's Business Cup. The Business Cup has been one of the biggest indoor company tournaments in Germany for 10 …
Push – Press – Play: The easy and quick connection with luminaire connectors of the LK 980 series
The screwless terminal blocks of our LK 980 series allow fast, effortless and safe assembly. Fix the terminal block, plug in the conductor and a secure connection is made, for OEM as well as for …
Adels-Contact expands its distribution network – with our online partner Pollin in Germany
Pollin Electronic is a specialist retailer for electronics. The assortment is diverse and ranges from computers and accessories to components and kits to electronic products for lighting technology …
Our product finder: 16 product categories - 4,000+ products
Find the right connection technology for your application quickly and without detours Choose from 16 product categories: from installation connectors to SMD connectors, rail connectors and connection …
Building installation connector system AC 166® G in BÄRO air purifier AirCom Pro
Unsere Produkte im Einsatz: As one of the leading European manufacturers, @BÄRO is providing comprehensive solutions for air and surface disinfection with powerful UVC systems in all kinds of …
Adels-Contact expands its distribution network – with our partner A&C Solutions in Belgium
A&C Solutions develops, produces and distributes electrotechnical components and systems. Their offer focuses on three core markets: Industrial Automation, E-mobility and LED Lighting. We are looking …
Rail system LEDtrack – one system for all functions!
With LEDtrack Adels-Contact offers a special solution for lighting strip systems that are used in large industrial buildings such as production halls and warehouses or super markets. The complete …
Product modification: 3 pole T distributor AC 166 GVTA 3/3
We have redesigned the well-known 3 pole T distributor from our AC 166® G installation connector system and adapted our range accordingly.The new design allows the user to extend the number of …
Building installation connector system AC 166® G in Frenger ceiling heating systems
Our products in use: Frenger Systemen BV Heiz- und Kühltechnik GmbH specializes in the manufacture, design and installation of highly efficient radiant heaters, chilled ceilings and chilled beams. …
Adels-Contact expands its distribution network – with our partner MAX HAURI in Switzerland
Max Hauri develops, produces and distributes electrotechnical components and systems. Creative employees, sound specialist knowledge, advanced technology and a comprehensive range of services are what …
The way to modern electrical installation with our connector systems AC 166® G and AC 164
How can electrical installation be easier and faster? How can you avoid tedious reworking? Is electrical installation also sustainable, e.g. through less waste or reusability?You will find the answer …
We look for a distributor in NORWAY - Join the Adels-Family!
As a technically experienced distributor, you are already selling international products in your home market Norway. Your customers are lighting OEM´s and Electrical Wholesalers. High-quality, …
Company celebration 2021
After the turbulent last two years, we wanted to thank our employees and former employees for their extraordinary commitment in the tense Corona situation. Following the 3G rules we were finally able …
Adels-Contact expands its distribution network – with our partner LGV Lorenz Group in Germany
LGV has a long tradition and great experience in electronics distribution for top level manufacturers like Adels-Contact. We are looking forward to a successful cooperation with our new partner for …
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger! LCS 75 Compact Unit IP66 - The modern installation through plug & play
Water-proof and industrial luminaires IP66 cannot be connected any faster. Here is the proof: x The modern electrical connection of IP66 luminaires is three times faster than conventional …
Adels-Contact expands its distribution network – with our partner ERMEC in Catalonia / Spain
Ermec is a 25-year old distributor for electronic and electrical components for top level manufacturers like Adels-Contact. We are looking forward to a successful cooperation with our new partner for …
Adels-Contact, market leader for approved screw terminals for electrical appliances and luminaires
Adels-Contact, market leader for approved screw terminals for electrical appliances and luminairesOur screw terminals are the all-rounds for the connecting of electrical appliances and lighting. They …
Modern home office equipment
After long delivery times, our hardware for home office needs has finally arrived.Our employees are equipped with modern laptops and are now even more flexible in their working hours.
Supply guarantee in the Corona crisis
Being able to rely on a strong, trustworthy partner like Adels-Contact has become especially important. We guarantee security of supply through:functioning value chainsstable productionsufficient …
The new IP68 circular connector AC170/8 - 8 poles for the connection of outdoor luminaires
Shortly before Christmas there is news at Adels-Contact Elektrotechnische Fabrik: the new IP68 circular connector AC 170 basic with 8 poles!The connector is particularly suitable for connecting …
Adels-Contact Expands its Distribution of Building Installation Connectors – now also Available in Belgium
Simple and flexible electrical installation is becoming more and more popular. In order to be able to provide even more customers with building installation connectors and additional appropriate …
Already a fixed institution: the Trainee Social Day in Bergisch Gladbach in mid-September
This year again, trainees from Bergisch Gladbach companies were on the road to support various social institutions in their work. Due to Corona, the trainees from the participating companies were not …
The smallest connector IP68 is complemented – AC 167 micro gets a 3 pole variant and a new H distributor
Connectors IP68 are the perfect solutions for the challenges you have to take up by illuminating tunnels, greenhouses or car parks. The new 3 pole variant of the circular connector and the …
AC 166® Classic – The "Classic" Plug and Socket Connectors for Luminaires and Appliances
For 30 years, Adels-Contact has been producing the preceding series of the AC 166® G range. And, also in future we will continue to do so.As of now, you will find the entire AC 166® Classic product …
Pluggable Installation in Operation: Hemmink uses Adels-Contact Components
Hemmink, one of our long-established sales partners, based in the Netherlands, has recently moved into their new company headquarters. During the erection of the modern industrial building our …
Building Installation Rapidly, Safely and Cost-Efficiently
You are under enormous time pressure, as electrical installation is one of the final contract work sections to be done? Make your job easier: With building installation connectors according to EN …
Let's Meet – Product Presentations for Connecting Technology by Online Meeting
Quick installation of connecting technology, plug and socket connectors, modular systems, flexible electrical installations. Are you looking for advice on one of these subjects? Do you have any …
Fast and Easily: The Installation of SMD Terminal Blocks SMDblank
SMD terminal blocks are small and compact and can be easily installed. The video shows terminal blocks type SMDblank, without moulding, designed for the installation on LED modules, for example. Just …
Connection for Water-Proof Luminaires – LCS 75 with New 5 Pole Variant
Smart solutions for the connection of water-proof luminaires are in demand, seeing that they help you save time and money.Thanks to the 5 pole variant of type LCS 75 it is now also possible to quickly …
New from Adels-Contact: Cable Assembly and Pre-Assembly in Connection Technology
If you are looking for a reliable partner for cable assembly, subassembly and housing assembly, let us talk about it …You certainly know this from your daily routine: You purchase plug and socket …
Almost a tradition: The Trainee Social Day in Bergisch Gladbach
This year, the Trainee Social Day started again on Konrad-Adenauer-Platz with a welcoming speech by Mayor Lutz Urbach and a short opening speech by the spokesperson of the Industry Acceptance …
The rapid way to the matching connection technology
With the new product finder you can now use online Adels-Contact have reached their objective to make you find the matching connection technology for your individual application quickly and in a …
Ideally suited for lighting engineering in bars, restaurants, hotels
Innovative lighting installations are a special highlight of every event or location. To quickly install and uninstall your lighting, there is a perfect “plug & play” solution: the plug and socket …
Product line expansion of the inexpensive building installation connectors AC 164
Building installation connectors according to EN 61535 are state of the art. The „plug & play“ function makes building installation much faster, safer and less expansive compared with traditional …
Quick Delivery Program of AC 166® G cables has been expanded
Ready-made cables as quickly as possible: Time and cost pressure is high in the building installation business. After receipt of an order, the first phase of construction has to be started …
Optimal Solutions for Flexible Electrical Installation
The meeting of the Adels-Contact’s Installation Club was by the end of 2018. It took place in the premises of the Spanish partner MM Conecta – ideal conditions for a meeting with focus on trends …
Our new trainees started
We are glad to welcome three new employees to our team: Richard Wildermuth, Michelle Groß and Alexander Leuchter are now filling three out of five apprenticeship positions. During the next two to …
2018 – Halfway through the Year
When looking at the calendar, you will see that we have already reached the mid-point of the year! Six exciting months are over, with one big highlight in March: the Light + Building fair in …
AC 164, LEDtrack and LCS 75: Smart products easily explained
As of now, short videos will show the easy installation of our highlight products LEDtrack, LCS 75 an AC 164! Operating principle and advantages are summed up quickly and comprehensibly, as pictures …
New Catalogue – Quick Overview
The brand new OEM catalogue accompanies the new innovative Adels-Contact products. It provides an overview of the wide range and clearly demonstrates functionality, applications and advantages of each …
SMDblank – Extremely Small SMD Terminal Blocks without Mouldings
The SMDblank extends our SMD terminal block product portfolio by a moulding-free variant. The innovative concept offers two versions in one. Connection can be made horizontally with solid or flexible …
LEDtrack – The Complete System for all Functions of a Lighting Strip System
With LEDtrack Adels-Contact offers for the first time a special solution for lighting strip systems that are used in large industrial buildings such as production halls and warehouses or super …
LCS 75 – Intelligent Connection Solutions for IP66 Water-Proof Luminaires
The LCS 75 presents an advanced development of our patented LCS 45. No matter whether for underground car parks, trade fair halls or industrial buildings: Luminaires up to IP code 66 are connected in …
Midsummer Night in Bergisch Gladbach
This year, we invited our domestic and international partners to celebrate the shortest night of the year with us in Bergisch Gladbach. And, both our representatives from the far North of Sweden as …
AC164 – the “little brother“ of the AC 166® now with ENEC and UL approval
The next generation installation connector range has now been certified with the ENEC and the UL approval. These 2 to 5 pole components and matching cables comply with the stringent requirements of EN …