Leader in electrical energy distribution since 1937
Alfen Elkamo was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Jacobstad (Pietarsaari), Finland. Alfen Elkamo is part of Dutch Alfen, which is operating internationally in the heart of the energy transition as a specialist in energy solutions for the future. Alfen was founded in 1937 and has developed a unique combination of activities over the years. Alfen designs, develops and produces smart grids, energy storage systems and electric vehicle chargers and combines these in integrated solutions to address the electricity challenges of its clients.
The timeline below offers a quick overview of the developments Alfen experienced since its founding, to become the international industry leader it is today.
May 1st 1937: The company is founded as J. van Alfens factory for high and low voltage equipment in the Dutch city of Hilversum
1953: Alfen expands its production facility at their initial business location
1965: First order for a transformer substation is granted by PNEM
1971: Alfen becomes part of OGEM, the future TBI
1972: Cooperation with a concrete manufacturer is started to product the first prefab stations
1976: The first compact concrete station is delivered
1978: Delivery of the 1000th transformer substation
1983: Alfen moves from Hilversum to Almere
1986: Alfen takes over the production of transformer substation from Holec
1991: Delivery of the 5000th transformer substation
1996: Company name is changed to Van Alfen
2002: Delivery of the 10,000th transformer substation
2003: Introduction of the Diabolo series compact station
2005: Introduction Rondo/Peperbus
2007: Company name is changed to Alfen
2007: Development of Intelligent Station
2008: Start of ICU Charging Stations
2007: Founding of Alfen Belgium
2007: First production of Sicuro Connection Boxes
2011: Delivery of the 1000th public charge point in the Netherlands
2011: Company take-over of EXENDIS, an expert in the field of converters and chargers
2011: Honored by receiving the award Entrepreneur of the Year
2012: Alfen celebrates its 75th year of operation
2013: First energy storage system is delivered
2013: First energy storage system is delivered
2014: ICU expands to the United Kingdom, France and Germany
2014: Alfen delivers its 25,000th transformer substation
2015: Development of Alfen Connect grid automation system
2016: Roll-out of new applications for energy storage system: trading, frequency control, load balancing and off-grid
2017: >35,000 charge points delivered accross Europe
2018: Public listing at Amsterdam Euronext stock exchange
2018: Elkamo joins forces with Alfen to provide Alfen with a strong footprint in the Nordics
