The ETIM Ecosystem represents the vibrant community of organisations and solutions that bring the ETIM standards to life across industries and borders. From data syndicators and software providers that enable efficient data exchange, to manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors that implement ETIM to standardise and enrich their product information—each plays a vital role in driving digitalisation through a common technical language.
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| Logo | Name | Description | Owned by Industry or Commercial enterprise | Website | Sector | Region | Compatibility | Exchange format Compatibility | ||||||
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| 8.0 or lower | 9.0 | 10.0 | Dynamic | MC | xChange v1.1 | xChange v2.0 | BMECat 5.0 | |||||||
![]() | 2BA | Industry owned | 2ba.nl | Electrical supplies, HVAC, Plumbing and Sanitary supplies | Netherlands | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||
| IB Data | Commercial enterprise | ib.nl | Building materials | Netherlands | ||||||||||
![]() | EDATA | Industry owned | edata.org.uk | Electrical supplies | UK and Ireland | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||
![]() | LVI-Info | Industry owned | lvi-info.fi | HVAC, Plumbing and Sanitary supplies | Finland | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||||
![]() | RSK-databasen | The RSK-database is the most complete and used product database for sewage, plumbing and sanitary products in Sweden. The RSK-system (article number) and the product database are managed by VVS-information, which is owned by industry association of wholesalers (Svenska Rörgrossistföreningen VVS) and manufacturers (VVS-Fabrikanterna). | Industry owned | rskdatabasen.se | HVAC, Plumbing and Sanitary supplies | Sweden | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||
| Sähkönumerot.fi | Industry owned | sahkonumerot.fi | Electrical supplies | Finland | ||||||||||
![]() | Building Masterdata | Industry owned | building-masterdata.com | HVAC, Plumbing and Sanitary supplies | Europe | |||||||||
![]() | IGH DataExpert | IGH Datenexpert is a Swiss data syndicator specialising in structured product data for the electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and construction sectors. As a syndicator, it acts as a central hub between manufacturers and wholesalers, ensuring that high-quality, standardised product information flows efficiently across the supply chain. | Industry owned | igh.ch | HVAC, Plumbing and Sanitary supplies, Building materials | Switzerland | ||||||||
![]() | ELDAS | ELDAS is the Swiss cooperative data hub that collects, structures, and distributes detailed, up-to-date product information for the electrical wholesale sector. By maintaining a central product database and standardized catalog, it ensures smooth, efficient data flow from suppliers to wholesalers and ultimately to their customers. | Industry owned | eldas.ch | Electrical supplies | Switzerland | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||
| Plataforma Electronet | The Plataforma Electronet mission is to coordinate and promote comprehensive solutions in the field of technological platforms focused on developing tools for optimizing technological and management processes, taking into account the main players in the electrical equipment supply chain, manufacturers and wholesalers. It currently offers two technological tools: the Electronet Database and the e-Commerce Platform. | Industry owned | plataformaelectronet.com | Electrical supplies | Spain | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||||
![]() | Metel Datapool | Metel Srl is an Italian company based in Milan that has been operating for over thirty years as a digital infrastructure for the electrical supply chain. Its shareholders are the associations representing manufacturers (ANIE), wholesalers (FME), and agents (Arame). Metel provides standards for order-to-cash documents, as well as data and services to simplify the exchange of commercial and technical information. It manages large information assets (such as the Metel Data Pool), EDI services and B2B electronic invoicing, APIs for PIM and e-commerce, and regulatory compliance solutions. Today, alongside these services, Metel also develops supply-chain AI projects with a pragmatic approach: innovating without breaking what already works. | Industry owned | metel.it | Electrical supplies | Italy | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||
Software developers can apply for listing by contacting ETIM International or one of the local ETIM chapter organisations
| Logo | Name | Description | Vendor | Functionality | Website | Intended users | Region | ETIM Release Compatibility | ETIM MC Compatibility | Exchange format Compatibility | Datapool connections | ETIM model updates | Iso certification of vendor |
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| 8.0 or lower | 9.0 | 10.0 | Dynamic | MC 1.0 | xChange v1.1 | xChange v2.0 | BMECat 5.0 | |||||||||||
| Etimix | Preconfigured data solution for technical industries. Import. Enrich. Publish. Helping manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors in the electrotechnical and building sectors put their data to work. | Omiteo | PIM, MDM | www.etimix.com | Manufacturers, Wholesalers | Global | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 2ba.nl, Installdata.be, edata.org.uk | ETIM API | 9001, 27001 | |||
Organisations can apply for listing by contacting ETIM International or any of the local chapter organisations.
| Logo | Name | Company Description | Website | Services | Sector | Region | ETIM Membership |
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| Omiteo | Turning complexity into clarity. Leading technical industries in smarter product information. Where product data becomes business power. Product data drives modern commerce. But only when it flows freely. When it connects seamlessly. When it speaks the right language. That's when markets open. When digital barriers fall. When growth accelerates. Transform product complexity into commercial strength: - Master your product information - Activate sales channels instantly - Meet industry standards naturally - Cut time-to-market dramatically | Website | Standard software development. | Software industry, Consultancy | Europe | NL | |
![]() | Medialab | Medialab is a technology and communication company with more than 30 years of experience in managing and publishing technical product information. We specialize in solutions that help manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers efficiently organize, classify, and share their product data according to international standards such as ETIM, xChange and BMEcat. | medialab.pl | Standard software development. | Software industry, Consultancy | Global | PL |
Associations can apply for listing by contacting ETIM International.
| Logo | Name | Company Description | Services | Sector | Website | Relationship with ETIM | Region |
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![]() | The European Federation of the Sanitary and Heating Wholesale Trade (FEST) | The European Federation of the Sanitary and Heating Wholesale Trade (FEST) is a not-for-profit association representing national trade associations across Europe. We work closely with EU Institutions, technical bodies, other associations and relevant stakeholders to maximize our presence in the sanitary and heating sector. With the support of our members, we contribute to the development of standards and legislation affecting our products. FEST has a collaboration agreement with ETIM | European industry and trade federation | HVAC plumbing and sanitary products | festassociation.eu | Collaborative partnership | Europe |
![]() | buildingSMART International | buildingSMART is the worldwide industry body driving the digital transformation of the built asset industry. buildingSMART is committed to delivering improvement by the creation and adoption of open, international standards and solutions for infrastructure and buildings. The ETIM standards are published in the buildingSMART Data Dictionary (bSDD) | Standardisation body | Building materials, Electrotechnical products, HVAC plumbing and sanitary products, Schipbuilding | buildingsmart.org | Collaborative partnership | Global |
| ETIM North America | ETIM North America was founded to “make it easier for the North American industry to find and select the right product for their needs, the first time, through a standardized classification model.” As a non-profit organization, our mission is to facilitate the development, maintenance, promotion and adoption of the ETIM classification standard, including promoting best practices around the data, and a standardized way to exchange it, meeting the needs of the North American manufacturers, distributors and end users. ETIM North America is a member of ETIM International. | National ETIM chapter | Electrotechnical products | etim-na.org | National chapter | United States of America, Canada, Mexico | |
| Ketenstandaard Bouw en Techniek | Our nearly 3,000 affiliated members are active across the entire construction chain, from clients, housing associations, architects, specifiers, engineers, construction and/or maintenance companies, installers, painters, and wholesalers to manufacturers and software partners in the construction, infrastructure, and technology sectors. Together with our members and supply chain partners—clients, consultants, processors, wholesalers, manufacturers, trade associations, and software partners—we ensure the practical applicability of the standards so they align effectively with market needs. | National industry and trade organisation, Standardisation body, National ETIM chapter | Building materials, Electrotechnical products, HVAC plumbing and sanitary products, Schipbuilding, Tools hardware and site supplies, | ketenstandaard.nl | National chapter | Netherlands | |
| VVS Information | VVS Information’s main objective is to manage the RSK system — the article numbering system for plumbing, heating, and sanitary products — in the Swedish market. The system provides a common product identification standard and relevant product data for the professional sector. The RSK system and its product database have a long history and are well established in the Swedish market. The information is used throughout the value chain on a daily basis. VVS Information is one of the co-founders of ETIM Sweden and is responsible for the HVAC segment within ETIM in Sweden. The company is owned by the industry associations representing wholesalers (Svenska Rörgrossistföreningen VVS) and manufacturers (VVS-Fabrikanterna). | National industry and trade organisation, National ETIM chapter | HVAC plumbing and sanitary products | vvsinfo.se | National chapter | Sweden | |
![]() | ETIM Austria (Interessensgemeinschaft für den Klassifizierungsstandard ETIM) | ETIM Austria is the central organization for all matters concerning ETIM and its dissemination in Austria. ETIM Austria is a member of ETIM International. | National ETIM chapter | Building materials, Electrotechnical products, HVAC plumbing and sanitary products | etim.at | National chapter | Austria |
| Techlink | Techlink is the Belgian professional federation of manufacturers, distributors, installers, and companies active in the field of technical maintenance and energy management within the Ecosystem of multifunctional installations: from electrical engineering, lighting, security, charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, household appliances to heating, ventilation, cooling, sanitary installations, energy management, and of course, renewable energy systems and energy storage. Techlink is the national ETIM chapter in Belgium, and they are member of ETIM International. | National ETIM Chapter | Electrotechnical products, HVAC plumbing and sanitary products | techlink.be | National chapter | Belgium | |
![]() | Verband Elektrogrosshandel Schweiz (VES) | The Swiss Association of Electrical Wholesalers (VES) currently comprises four wholesale companies or groups, all of which are also ELDAS members. They serve the Swiss market from 22 points of sale. VES wholesalers employ approximately 1,200 people. VES is the owner of the ELDAS database and as a member of ETIM Switzerland, they represent the Electrotechnical sector. | National industry and trade organisation | Electrotechnical products | VES website | National chapter | Switzerland |
![]() | Interessengemeinschaft Datenverbund (IGH) | The Data Network Interest Group (IGH) is the product data hub for the building industry (heating, plumbing, ventilation, air conditioning, sheet metal work, and electrical). It provides the necessary components for B2B business process exchange between its members and their customers. IGH is a member of ETIM Switzerland and represents suppliers and wholesalers within the the HVAC, plumbing and sanitary industry as well as the building materials sector. | National industry and trade organisation | HVAC plumbing and sanitary products, Building materials | igh.ch | National chapter | Switzerland |
| ETIM Switzerland | ETIM Switzerland is the national ETIM organisation for Switzerland and Liechtenstein. It operates as an industry association that coordinates and promotes the use of the ETIM classification model in the Swiss market. ETIM Switzerland is a member of ETIM International | National ETIM Chapter | Building materials, Electrotechnical products, HVAC plumbing and sanitary products | etim.ch | National chapter | Switzerland | |
![]() | SGVSB - Das Bad | The Swiss Association of Sanitary Wholesalers (SGVSB) acts as the link between manufacturers and its members regarding product master data. The SGVSB receives product master data from all major suppliers and manufacturers. This data is revised, standardized, and periodically transferred to its members. Furthermore, the SGVSB is responsible for creating and updating online and print catalogs for its members. | National industry and trade organisation | HVAC plumbing and sanitary products | dasbad.ch | National member | Switzerland |
![]() | GS1 Switzerland | GS1 standards form the global business language for efficient and secure business processes. With our standards and process models, we help companies optimize the flow of goods, information, and value. They strengthen business performance and ensure a holistic and tailored customer experience. | Standardisation body | Building materials, Electrotechnical products, HVAC plumbing and sanitary products, Schipbuilding, Tools hardware and site supplies, | gs1.ch | National member | Switzerland |
| ETIM Deutschland e.V. | ETIM Germany e. V. is the central organization for all matters concerning ETIM and its dissemination in Germany. ETIM Germany is a member of ETIM International | National ETIM Chapter | Building materials, Electrotechnical products, HVAC plumbing and sanitary products, Tools hardware and site supplies, | etim.de | National chapter | Germany | |
![]() | Sähköteknisen Kaupan Liito (STK) | STK represents Finland’s principal electrotechnical wholesalers, manufacturers and importers, advancing the efficiency and integrity of the national electrical supply chain. Through authoritative product-data services, comprehensive industry statistics, targeted training and proactive advocacy, STK supports the sustained competitiveness and professional standards of the Finnish electrotechnical sector. | National industry and trade organisation, National ETIM Chapter | Electrotechnical products | stkliitto.fi | National chapter | Finland |
![]() | Talotekninen Teollisuus Ja Kauppa (TALTEKA) | Finnish Building Services Industries and Trade (Talteka) is a Finnish cooperation organisation for industrial, economic and environmental issues within the building services industries and trade. It was founded at the beginning of 2004, following the merger of the Association of Finnish Manufacturers of Air Handling Equipment (AFMAHE) and the Council of HPAC Industries (LTN). Lately, in summer 2018 also the Finnish HVAC Technical Traders’ Association was merged to the association. Today the association has 54 member companies. TALTEKA is the owner of LVI-Info. | National industry and trade organisation | HVAC plumbing and sanitary products | talteka.fi | National member | Finland |
| LVI-info | LVI-Info is founded by TALTEKA. In the LVI-INFO.fi database there are more than 170.000 HVAC-products available in the Finnish markets. The LVI-INFO.fi database is used by the whole HVAC -industry: wholesalers, importers, engineers, contractors and installers. LVI-INFO.fi is an important tool for the planning, acquisition and invoicing phase of a project. LVI-Info represents ETIM in the Finnisch HVAC plumbing and sanitary sector | National industry and trade organisation, National ETIM Chapter, National datapool | HVAC plumbing and sanitary products | lvi-info.fi | National chapter | Finland | |
| Asocación de Fabricantes de Material Eléctrico (AFME) | AFME is a national, non-profit professional organization that covers the different subsectors of the electrical equipment industry. In fact, it is the only organization in Spain where the various branches of activity within the electrical equipment industry converge Since its founding in 1982, AFME has developed a structure that allows it to implement a wide range of services and initiatives for the benefit of the sector in general and its members in particular. AFME is one of the owners of plataformaelectronet.es and is one of the member-associations of ETIM Spain. | National industry and trade organisation | Electrotechnical products | afme.es | National member | Spain | |
| La Asociación Nacional de Almacenistas Distribuidores de Material Eléctrico (ADIME) | The National Association of Electrical Equipment Distributors (ADIME) is a non-profit professional association with legal personality, established in 1995 under Law 19/1977 of April 1 and its supplementary regulations. It comprises individual or legal entities dedicated to the storage and distribution of electrical equipment, electrical machinery, and electronic components From its inception, ADIME set as its main objective the assistance, coordination, representation, management and defense of the legitimate interests of the companies that comprise it, in the Electrical Material Storage and Distribution sector, as well as the promotion of services and projects that favor the development and competitiveness of its members. ADIME is one of the owners of plataformaelectronet.es and is one of the member-associations of ETIM Spain. | National industry and trade organisation | Electrotechnical products | adime.org | National member | Spain | |
![]() | ETIM France | ETIM France, the French branch of ETIM International, is a non-profit association governed by the French law of July 1, 1901. The association is founded on the active contribution of its members to the achievement of its objectives and is the French branch of an initiative launched internationally by ETIM International to promote the harmonization of product-specific data exchange standards in order to improve the reliability and reliability of information provided to and by end users. ETIM France is a member of ETIM International | National ETIM Chapter | Electrotechnical products, HVAC plumbing and sanitary products, Building materials | etim-france.fr | National chapter | France |
| Villamosipari Vállalkozók Egyesülete (VVE) | The short name of the association is VVE, the seat is in 67. I/7 st. Árpád in Budapest, in Hungary. The members are the national and international manufacturers, distributors, importers, retailers, wholesalers and installation and panel building companies of the Hungarian electrical industry. The main aim of the association is to support the professional work, the education the scientific activity in electrical business and from 2007 also safeguarding of interests licences. | National industry and trade organisation, National ETIM chapter | Electrotechnical products | villamosipar.hu | National chapter | Hungary | |
![]() | METEL | Metel Srl is an Italian company based in Milan that has been operating for over thirty years as a digital infrastructure for the electrical supply chain. Its shareholders are the associations representing manufacturers (ANIE), wholesalers (FME), and agents (Arame). Metel provides standards for order-to-cash documents, as well as data and services to simplify the exchange of commercial and technical information. It manages large information assets (such as the Metel Data Pool), EDI services and B2B electronic invoicing, APIs for PIM and e-commerce, and regulatory compliance solutions. Today, alongside these services, Metel also develops supply-chain AI projects with a pragmatic approach: innovating without breaking what already works. | National industry and trade organisation, National ETIM chapter | Electrotechnical products | metel.it | National chapter | Italy |
![]() | ANIE | Within the Confindustria system, the ANIE Federation represents over 1,100 high and medium-high technology companies active in the electrical engineering and electronics supply chains and industrial general contractors. ANIE is 45% owner of METEL, who is representing the electrotechnical sector for ETIM Italy. | National industry and trade organisation | Electrotechnical products | anie.it | National member | Italy |
![]() | FME | FME since 1970: promoter of collaboration and coordination in the interests of the category Through concrete actions, FME (National Federation of Wholesalers and Distributors of Electrical Materials) is committed to creating an environment conducive to the growth and success of its member companies , which currently number 83, while also promoting the well-being of the business community. FME is 45% owner of METEL, who is representing the electrotechnical sector for ETIM Italy. | National industry and trade organisation | Electrotechnical products | target="_blank">fmeonline.it | National member | Italy |
![]() | Arame | Since 1979, ARAME has been the trade association of Agents and Italian Electrical Material Representatives. ARAME participates in Metel with 10% of the share capital and 1 own director on the Board of Directors. | National industry and trade organisation | Electrotechnical products | arame.it |
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