Development and manufacturing of protection relays for power generation and distribution in the medium-voltage range
SEG Electronics GmbH
Kempen · GermanyNew on Amplifa
About SEG Electronics
SEG Electronics GmbH develops and produces intelligent protection devices for power generation and distribution. The portfolio comprises numerical multifunction relays, self-powered relays that draw their energy requirement from the measured signals, as well as monitoring relays for low-voltage applications. The products protect generators, transformers, motors, cables, overhead lines and busbars and comply with ANSI and IEC standards as well as grid connection codes such as G99 and IEEE 1547. In addition to standard products, the company offers custom developments, a product configurator, the SmartView parameterization and analysis software, as well as commissioning and training support. The sales and service structure is positioned worldwide through an international network of distributors and Integrated Solutions Providers. Headquarters and factory are located in Kempen in the Rhineland; the company has been active in the field of protection technology for more than 55 years and has been part of the Arteche Group since 2026.
- Site
- Kempen
- Processes
- Product configurator for custom protection relay configurations, Custom product developments, Commissioning support, Telephone technical support, Personnel training / online video tutorials, SmartView software (parameterization, analysis, fault event evaluation), International sales and partner network (distributors, Integrated Solutions Providers)
- Certificates
- KEMA certification (KEMA Labs) WIC1 g2 to EN IEC 60255, TÜV (HighPROTEC product certification), Lloyd's Register (HighPROTEC product certification), KEMA Labs (EN IEC 60255, WIC1 g2), TÜV (HighPROTEC), Lloyd's Register (HighPROTEC)
- Founded
- 1969
- Industries
- Power generation, Power distribution, Renewable energies, Medium-voltage networks / grid operators, Smart grid, Power distribution / power supply
- 01
Product development
- 02
Electronics manufacturing and assembly of the protection relays
- 03
Testing and certification to IEC/ANSI standards
- 04
Sales via direct sales and an international partner network
- 05
Technical support, commissioning support and training
Locations
Kempen
DEHeadquarters, development and manufacturing
- Materials
- Electronics for protection relays
Inside the production
Industries
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certification
The devices of the HighPROTEC series are certified to international standards, including KEMA Labs, TÜV and Lloyd's Register. The self-powered relay WIC1 g2 is certified by KEMA Labs to EN IEC 60255; the products comply with, among others, VDE-AR-N-4110/4120:2018.
| Evidence | Kempen |
|---|---|
| KEMA Labs (EN IEC 60255, WIC1 g2) | |
| TÜV (HighPROTEC) | |
| Lloyd's Register (HighPROTEC) |
History
- 1969
Founded as Schaltanlagen-Elektronikgeräte GmbH in Krefeld
- 1974
Relocation to a larger factory in Kempen
- 1985
Merger with generator manufacturer AvK to form AvK|SEG
- 1988
First self-powered relay WI1-3 for ring cable systems
- 1990
Introduction of the HighTech Line – first numerical multifunction relays
- 1994
Introduction of the Professional Line ("Commissioner's Best Friend")
- 2001
AvK SEG and NEWAGE merge to form the newage-avkseg group under Cummins
- 2006
Acquisition by Woodward Inc.
- 2008
Launch of the HighPROTEC device series
- 2020
Acquisition by the Aurelius Group – SEG becomes an independent brand again
- 2024
Introduction of the WIC series – next generation of self-powered relays with DiggiMEC
- 2026
SEG Electronics becomes part of the Arteche Group; KEMA certification of WIC1 g2