Film Capacitors for the German Market
The German film capacitors market is among the most competitive and technologically advanced in Europe.
Converter manufacturers, EV charging systems, drives, elevators: Germany is the heart of European industrial manufacturing and demands components to match.
Since 2024, ICEL has been part of Widap Group. Widap Electronic Components GmbH & Co. KG, based in Dachau, is the group's division dedicated to technical consulting and distribution for customers in Germany and throughout Europe.
In this case, the collaboration with ICEL goes beyond the commercial level: it is industrial integration. Italian production, German presence, one single group (Widap Group).
One Group, Two Competencies: the Advantage for the German Market
The integration of ICEL into Widap Group creates a concrete advantage for the German market. It is not just about distribution: Widap Electronic Components offers technical consulting, understands the needs of German customers and has a direct line to ICEL's production and R&D in Italy.
When it comes to ICEL capacitors, the German customer buys from a European industrial group that designs and manufactures in Italy and sells and supports in Germany. Short supply chain, fast transport, no intermediaries.
For those seeking supply chain resilience and European alternatives – an increasingly frequent demand in the German market – this structure is a concrete answer.
It doesn't get more "Glocal" than this!
The German Capacitor Market: Widap's Vision
"Customers are increasingly seeking a resilient supply chain," explains Widap. "Over recent years, we recognized that 'Made in Europe' is an important factor. By offering custom-made solutions, design-in support, local storage in Germany, and short delivery routes — all at competitive prices — we help customers overcome concerns that European production costs might be significantly higher than those of Asian suppliers."
On the current market situation, Widap adds: "Recent disruptions to international shipping routes have further highlighted the importance of secure and reliable delivery channels. At the same time, customers remain price-sensitive and mindful of minimum order quantities. They value our ability to provide local storage combined with flexible, fast delivery at attractive terms.
As long as the German industry continues to receive orders despite global instability and rising energy costs, we expect a growing trend toward sourcing from local markets."
"The advantage of being glocal? Customers appreciate direct communication in their native language, flexible customization, local stock availability, and independence from foreign taxes and international political tensions."
"At PCIM 2026, visitors will gain a comprehensive overview of our entire product portfolio and experience first-hand the advantage of a fully European production."
ICEL Applications in Germany: Converters, EV Charging, Industrial Drives
The sectors with the highest potential for ICEL in Germany are:
Power converters
The heart of Germany's power electronics industry, with precise requirements on reliability, performance and regulatory compliance.
EV charging systems
A fast-growing market requiring compact, reliable components with a verifiable European supply chain.
Drives and elevators
Applications where service continuity is critical and components must guarantee stable long-term performance.
Customers in these sectors seek:
- Components with verified performance under real operating conditions
- Certified European production with short supply chain
- Flexibility on customization and small series
- Direct technical support from the manufacturer
The Widap–ICEL synergy offers customers custom-made resistors (design-to-cost or customer-specific designs) and the corresponding capacitors — all manufactured in Europe and delivered from a single source.
Depending on their application, customers in Germany use a variety of film capacitors, ranging from high-volume orders (>20,000 pcs/month) to small, specialized quantities (<100 pcs/month), tailored precisely to their requirements.
Thanks to fast technical response times, extensive engineering expertise, and thorough documentation, customers can rely on accurate data and high-quality components.
Made in Italy Capacitors: Certified European Production
For critical applications – automotive, railway, medical, industrial – knowing where and how a component is manufactured is a design requirement.
ICEL manufactures entirely in Italy: design, engineering, manufacturing, testing. Verifiable European production chain, documented regulatory compliance, stable supply chain. We support projects with complete traceability service.
PCIM Europe 2026: Meet Us in Nuremberg
ICEL and Widap will be present at PCIM Europe 2026 (Nuremberg, June 9-11) with a shared Widap Group stand.
It is the opportunity to:
- Meet ICEL engineers and the Widap Electronic Components team directly
- Discuss specific projects and get immediate answers
- See the ICEL film capacitor range up close
- Understand how Widap Group can support your projects from analysis to supply
Want to see a Glocal strategy in action? Come visit us.
Booth 6-204, Hall 6
Local expertise, global standard.