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German specialist for reactive power compensation, energy management and power quality solutions, founded in Frankfurt in 1928.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

FRAKO is a German company that describes itself as an international specialist for reactive power compensation, energy management and power-quality solutions. According to its corporate history page, it was founded in Frankfurt in 1928 as the "Frankfurter Kondensatorenfabrik" and combines the strengths of a family-run mid-sized business with the innovative power of a globally operating company. The company states it has more than 100 committed employees and sales partners worldwide, develops forward-looking products, and acts as an established OEM manufacturer whose products are sold worldwide under renowned names.

History

FRAKO was founded in Frankfurt in 1928 as the "Frankfurter Kondensatorenfabrik", laying the foundation for innovative energy solutions. In 1949 it began producing capacitors for fluorescent lamps and power capacitors. In 1975 it developed its first electronic reactive power controller, enabling a complete solution from a single source — controller and capacitor. In 1984 it introduced the FRAKO LKI power capacitor, PCB-free and with an overpressure tear-off fuse. In 1992 it presented its first energy management system. The company states that it has been successful in the market since 1928 and combines the strengths of a family-run mid-sized business with the innovative power of a globally operating company.

Products and positioning

International specialist for reactive power compensation, energy management and power-quality solutions; established OEM manufacturer.

  • PQA 2300

    Described as precise incoming goods inspection for energy, making energy visible and enabling prevention instead of reaction.

  • FRAKO LKI power capacitor

    PCB-free power capacitor with overpressure tear-off fuse, introduced in 1984.

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