Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
If you cannot find the right answer here, our competent support team is always available to help you. Feel free to contact us via our contact form or call us directly - we will help you quickly and easily.
My account
My account
Registration
To create your account, please visit the following link:
https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/account/login
Fill out the form under the option "I am a new customer". Please note that all fields marked with a star must be filled out.
After clicking the "Next" button, a confirmation email will be sent to the email address you provided. If you do not receive it, please check your spam folder.
After an internal review, you will receive your access data by email from your personal EFB contact person. You can then log in immediately. Please note that the internal review may take up to three working days.
If you are already a customer but do not yet have your own account on our online platform, your personal contact person can set this up for you. Please contact your respective contact person.
To find your contact person, use the contact search on the contact page https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/company/contact/
Just enter the postal code, and your contact person will be displayed. Logged-in users see their contacts directly on this page.
International customers can find their responsible contact person under the following link by selecting their country from the given list: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/contact/international
Alternatively, you have the option to send us your trade register extract to info(at)efb-elektronik.de. After successful verification, we will set up a customer account for you. Please note that internal verification may take up to three working days.
Take this opportunity to benefit from our advantages:
✓ With the voucher code ICHBINNEU, you will receive a one-time 3% discount on your first order in the online shop. More information about the voucher can be found here https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/my-efb-account
✓ Quickly find the right product: delivery to the desired location
✓ View prices and availability
✓ Access your personal price list
✓ Save data and settings
✓ Order overviews and shipping information
For information on sources of supply and further inquiries, please contact us at info(at)efb-elektronik.de.
https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/account/login
Fill out the form under "I am a new customer". Please note that all fields marked with a star must be filled out.
When you click the "Next" button, a confirmation email will be sent. If you do not receive it, please check your spam folder.
After an internal review, you will receive your access data by email from your personal EFB contact person. With your access data, you can log in immediately. Please note that internal verification may take up to three working days.
If you are already a customer but do not yet have your own account on our online platform, your personal contact person can set this up for you. Please contact your respective contact person.
To find your contact person, use the contact search on the contact page https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/company/contact/
There you can change your delivery address and/or add additional delivery addresses.
For changes to the billing address, please contact your personal contact person or by email at info(at)efb-elektronik.de.
To find your contact person, use the contact search on the contact page https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/company/contact/
Just enter the postal code, and your contact person will be displayed. Logged-in users see their contacts directly on this page.
International customers can find their responsible contact person under the following link by selecting their country from the given list: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/contact/international
2. If login is still not possible, please contact your personal contact person or by email at info(at)efb-elektronik.de
To find your contact person, use the contact search on the contact page https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/company/contact/
Just enter the postal code, and your contact person will be displayed. Logged-in users see their contacts directly on this page.
International customers can find their responsible contact person under the following link by selecting their country from the given list: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/contact/international
Account management
https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/account/login
2. In this area, you will find an overview of your personal data as well as options for adjustments.
3. To change company data, please contact your personal contact person as these cannot be changed independently.
To find your contact person, use the contact search on the contact page https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/company/contact/
Just enter the postal code, and your contact person will be displayed. Logged-in users see their contacts directly on this page.
International customers can find their responsible contact person under the following link by selecting their country from the given list: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/contact/international
1. To do this, visit the password recovery page at https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/account/recover
2. Enter your ID under "Your Login" and confirm by clicking "Send Email".
3. You will then receive a confirmation email. To change your password, simply follow the included link.
Just enter the postal code, and your contact person will be displayed. Logged-in users see their contacts directly on this page.
International customers can find their responsible contact person under the following link by selecting their country from the given list: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/contact/international
Orders
Orders
Placing an order
To find your contact person, use the contact search on the contact page https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/company/contact/
Just enter the postal code, and your contact person will be displayed. Logged-in users see their contacts directly on this page.
International customers can find their responsible contact person under the following link by selecting their country from the given list: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/contact/international
Just enter the postal code, and your contact person will be displayed. Logged-in users see their contacts directly on this page.
International customers can find their responsible contact person under the following link by selecting their country from the given list: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/contact/international
To find your contact person, use the contact search on the contact page https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/company/contact/
Just enter the postal code, and your contact person will be displayed. Logged-in users see their contacts directly on this page.
International customers can find their responsible contact person under the following link by selecting their country from the given list: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/contact/international
You can view all offers at any time at https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/documentList/offer
To find your contact person, use the contact search on the contact page https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/company/contact/
Just enter the postal code, and your contact person will be displayed. Logged-in users see their contacts directly on this page.
International customers can find their responsible contact person under the following link by selecting their country from the given list: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/contact/international
https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/downloads/price-lists
To view the price list in your account, log in to the webshop and click on the "Price Lists" menu item in your personal area. Price lists will be automatically updated in the customer area during the year. To ensure you don't miss any updates, we recommend subscribing to our newsletter:
https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/newsletter
To find your contact person, use the contact search on the contact page https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/company/contact/
Just enter the postal code, and your contact person will be displayed. Logged-in users see their contacts directly on this page.
International customers can find their responsible contact person under the following link by selecting their country from the given list: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/contact/international
Our sales teams are available nationwide and also support you directly on site. Your fixed and personal contact person is always available to assist you with product selection, questions about your order, or professional advice for your project.
Online orders
1. Use the "Products" menu item. There you will find all categories, subcategories, and variants. With just a few clicks, you will reach the appropriate product overview page. Use the filter options to adjust the overview according to your search criteria.
2. Enter the search term in the search field. Important: To use the search, you must enter at least 3 characters (letters or numbers). As soon as you are in the search field, suggestions for products and categories will be displayed. You can select the appropriate results.
To add your desired product to the cart, you must log in beforehand. Information on proper registration or login can be found here. As a logged-in user, you can now select the "Add to cart" button on the item page. The number of products is selected in advance. Clicking the button will display an overview of your cart. In the next step, you can continue shopping or go directly to checkout.
Alternatively, you can quickly place orders using CSV upload. Follow this link: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/checkout/cart
If you cannot find your desired item in the online shop, you can contact your personal contact person.
To find your contact person, use the contact search on the contact page https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/company/contact/
Just enter the postal code, and your contact person will be displayed. Logged-in users see their contacts directly on this page.
International customers can find their responsible contact person under the following link by selecting their country from the given list: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/contact/international
By the way, you can also request your free product catalogue here. This is available as a PDF version or will be sent to you as a print version.
If you have further questions, please contact your personal contact person.
To find your contact person, use the contact search on the contact page https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/company/contact/
Just enter the postal code, and your contact person will be displayed. Logged-in users see their contacts directly on this page.
International customers can find their responsible contact person under the following link by selecting their country from the given list: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/contact/international
To find your contact person, use the contact search on the contact page https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/company/contact/
Just enter the postal code, and your contact person will be displayed. Logged-in users see their contacts directly on this page.
International customers can find their responsible contact person under the following link by selecting their country from the given list: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/contact/international
Alternatively, you can also download the order confirmation as a PDF in the customer account under "Orders".
To find your contact person, use the contact search on the contact page https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/company/contact/
Just enter the postal code, and your contact person will be displayed. Logged-in users see their contacts directly on this page.
International customers can find their responsible contact person under the following link by selecting their country from the given list: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/contact/international
To find your contact person, use the contact search on the contact page https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/company/contact/
Just enter the postal code, and your contact person will be displayed. Logged-in users see their contacts directly on this page.
International customers can find their responsible contact person under the following link by selecting their country from the given list: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/contact/international
Please note that the goods issue depends on the shipping method and time.
Monday to Thursday:
Standard shipping:
- UPS: Order by 3 PM
- Freight: Order by 3 PM
Express shipping:
- UPS: Order by 3:00 PM
- Freight: Order by 1 PM
Friday:
Standard shipping:
- UPS: Order by 1 PM
- Freight: Order by 1 PM
Express shipping:
- UPS: Order by 2:00 PM
- Freight: Order by 12 PM
The costs for express shipping depend on the cart value:
1680 € for a cart value up to 100 € and 840 € for a cart value above 100 €.
Once you submit the order, the reference number will be automatically saved.
As long as you are logged in, the items in the cart will be retained. If you log out, your cart can only be saved temporarily depending on your cookie settings.
We recommend creating a wish list to save products permanently.
Use the contact search on the contact page https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/company/contact/
Just enter the postal code, and your contact person will be displayed. Logged-in users see their contacts directly on this page.
International customers can find their responsible contact person under the following link by selecting their country from the given list: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/contact/international
Your current valid price list can also be downloaded in your account or in the download area:
https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/downloads/price-lists
To find your contact person, use the contact search on the contact page https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/company/contact/
Just enter the postal code, and your contact person will be displayed. Logged-in users see their contacts directly on this page.
International customers can find their responsible contact person under the following link by selecting their country from the given list: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/contact/international
Delivery and shipping
- UPS Standard: For orders under 100 €, 8.90 € shipping costs
- UPS Express until 9 AM: Costs depend on weight
- UPS Express until 10:30 AM: Costs depend on weight
- UPS end of business day: Costs depend on weight
- UPS Saturday delivery: Costs depend on weight
For freight shipping, we offer:
- K&N National Standard: Costs depend on weight and distance
- K&N National Express Delivery until 6 PM: Costs are the same as UPS Express
- K&N National Express 12 PM: Costs are the same as UPS Express
- K&N National Express 10 AM: Costs are the same as UPS Express
- UPS Express until 9:00 AM
- UPS Express until 10:30 AM
- UPS End of Business Day
- UPS Saturday delivery
For freight shipping, we offer the following options:
- K&N National Express with delivery until 6 PM
- K&N National Express 10 AM
- K&N National Express 12 PM
For international deliveries:
Since the shipping costs depend on the total weight/size and address of your order, we recommend contacting your personal contact person directly for an accurate calculation of shipping costs.
To find your contact person, use the contact search on the contact page https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/company/contact/
Just enter the postal code, and your contact person will be displayed. Logged-in users see their contacts directly on this page.
International customers can find their responsible contact person under the following link by selecting their country from the given list: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/contact/international
Freight costs, on the other hand, specifically refer to the transport of larger shipments, usually over longer distances or between different countries and continents. These costs vary greatly and depend on factors such as the mode of transport (air, land, sea), weight, volume, and distance.
Our goal is to ship every order on the same day, so you don't need to set anything here.
Alternatively, you can choose the current goods issue date in the checkout under "Shipping Options".
Please note that the goods issue depends on the shipping method and time.
Monday to Thursday:
Standard shipping:
- UPS: Order by 3 PM
- Freight: Order by 3 PM
Express shipping:
- UPS: Order by 3:00 PM
- Freight: Order by 1 PM
Friday:
Standard shipping:
- UPS: Order by 1 PM
- Freight: Order by 1 PM
Express shipping:
- UPS: Order by 2:00 PM
- Freight: Order by 12 PM
The costs for express shipping depend on the cart value:
1680 € for a cart value up to 100 € and 840 € for a cart value above 100 €.
Monday to Thursday:
Standard shipping:
- UPS: Order by 3 PM
- Freight: Order by 3 PM
Express shipping:
- UPS: Order by 3:00 PM
- Freight: Order by 1 PM
Friday:
Standard shipping:
- UPS: Order by 1 PM
- Freight: Order by 1 PM
Express shipping:
- UPS: Order by 2:00 PM
- Freight: Order by 12 PM
The costs for express shipping depend on the cart value:
1680 € for a cart value up to 100 € and 840 € for a cart value above 100 €.
Delivery time is also influenced by various factors such as the destination country or region, the extent of your shipment, and the chosen shipping method. For detailed information on shipping costs and times for your specific delivery destination, we recommend a direct inquiry with your personal contact person.
International customers can find their responsible contact person under the following link by selecting their country from the given list: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/contact/international
For deliveries to German islands, our shipping partner UPS charges a special out-of-area surcharge. This surcharge is either charged at 0.26 € per kg of the shipping weight or a flat rate of 11.04 € per shipment, whichever is higher. Since the shipping costs also depend on the total weight of your order, we recommend contacting your personal contact person directly for an accurate calculation of shipping costs.
To find your contact person, use the contact search on the contact page https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/company/contact/
Just enter the postal code, and your contact person will be displayed. Logged-in users see their contacts directly on this page.
International customers can find their responsible contact person under the following link by selecting their country from the given list: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/contact/international
As an alternative, you can have your goods delivered to a UPS Access Point near you.
The pickup is usually possible about 2 hours after receiving the order confirmation.
The following time windows are available:
- Monday to Thursday: 8:00 – 10:00 AM, 10:15 AM - 1:00 PM, 1:30 - 4:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 - 10:00 AM, 10:15 AM - 1:30 PM
The pickup address is:
EFB-Elektronik GmbH
Röntgenstraße 13
32052 Herford
Germany
Pallets are usually delivered by Kühne+Nagel or Dachser
Complaints and returns
To find your contact person, use the contact search on the contact page https://www.efb-elektronik.de/kontakt
Just enter the postal code, and your contact person will be displayed. Logged-in users see their contacts directly on this page.
International customers can find their responsible contact person under the following link by selecting their country from the given list: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/kontakt/international
To find your contact person, use the contact search on the contact page https://www.efb-elektronik.de/kontakt
Just enter the postal code, and your contact person will be displayed. Logged-in users see their contacts directly on this page.
International customers can find their responsible contact person under the following link by selecting their country from the given list: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/kontakt/international
To find your contact person, use the contact search on the contact page https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/company/contact/
Just enter the postal code, and your contact person will be displayed. Logged-in users see their contacts directly on this page.
International customers can find their responsible contact person under the following link by selecting their country from the given list: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/contact/international
Here you will find all documents related to your return:
https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/documentList/orderReturn
To find your contact person, use the contact search on the contact page https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/company/contact/
Just enter the postal code, and your contact person will be displayed. Logged-in users see their contacts directly on this page.
International customers can find their responsible contact person under the following link by selecting their country from the given list: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/contact/international
Services
Services
Services provided
https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/services
Consulting:
Our customers benefit from comprehensive consulting by fixed contact persons who accompany you throughout the entire project process. More information can be found here:
https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/services/consultation
Special Productions & Fiber Optic Production:
Our independent German fiber optic production enables us to develop tailor-made solutions for your IT project! We realize small to large series quickly, easily, and efficiently. Learn more:
https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/services/fiber-optic-production
Special Productions & Copper Production:
Discover our wide range of customized copper assemblies tailored to your product requirements:
https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/services/copper-production
Downloads:
Catalogs, brochures, and much more - directly available for you digitally:
https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/downloads
Configurators:
Use the EFB configurator for network and server cabinets as well as our fiber optic configurator for breakout and bundle cables:
https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/services/configurators
Individual Services around Packaging:
Discover our extensive offers around product refinement:
https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/services/packaging
Events:
Participate in free webinars, extensive workshops, and courses, as well as current trade fairs where you can meet us in person:
https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/events
Newsletter:
Register now - quickly and easily - for our free newsletter to receive news and information about product highlights and events:
https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/newsletter
Media Library:
Explore our company and product videos:
https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/services/media-library
Planner Area:
Find important information, downloads, tender texts, and products in one place to create an efficient and successful network architecture together:
https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/services/planners-area
Conformities:
Get advice on the correct legal labeling of cables and connectors and find out which labeling options from EFB-Elektronik are suitable for you:
https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/services/conformities
https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/catalogue
There you have the option to download the catalog as a PDF, view it as a flip catalog, or request it in printed form. Additionally, we also offer our current product catalog in other languages as well as other brochures as a free PDF download. You can find these at: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/downloads.
To find your contact person, use the contact search on the contact page https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/company/contact/
Simply enter the postal code, and your contact person will be displayed. Logged-in users see their contacts directly on this page.
International customers can find their responsible contact person under the following link by selecting their country from the given list: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/contact/international
Products
Online Shop and Data Sheets: Discover technical specifications, conformity declarations, and user manuals directly on our platform. A download area is available on each product page.
Print Media: Our print catalogues and topic- or product-specific brochures offer detailed insights.
You can find our current product catalogue here:
https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/catalogue
You can download the catalogue as a PDF, view it as a flip catalogue, or request it in printed form.
Additionally, you can find our current product catalogue in various languages as well as other brochures as a free PDF download here:
https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/downloads.
Personal Consultation: Your responsible field or internal sales representative is at your side and supports you in the following areas:
- Selection of the right technology (e.g., fiber optics or copper?)
- Selection of the appropriate products
- Support in selecting components for cable assembly
- Questions about installation
- Support in planning infrastructure
To find your contact person, use the contact search on the contact page https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/company/contact/
Simply enter the postal code, and your contact person will be displayed. Logged-in users see their contacts directly on this page.
International customers can find their responsible contact person under the following link by selecting their country from the given list: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/contact/international
YouTube Channel: Visit our YouTube channel, where our product managers share their knowledge in videos on various topics. Discover our content here:
https://www.youtube.com/@efb-elektronikgmbh1550
To find your contact person, use the contact search on the contact page https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/company/contact/
Simply enter the postal code, and your contact person will be displayed. Logged-in users see their contacts directly on this page.
International customers can find their responsible contact person under the following link by selecting their country from the given list: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/contact/international
- Visit https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/downloads to find all download options.
- Product images can be found at: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/downloads/product-pictures
- Our e-catalogues can be found at: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/downloads/e-catalogues
- Our conformity declarations are available at the following link: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/downloads/declarations-of-conformity
Interfaces
Billing
Billing
Payment options
Direct Debit, Bank Transfer, and Prepayment.
Direct Debit:
To pay by direct debit, please send the following information by email to buchhaltung(at)efb-elektronik.de:
- Customer number
- Bank account details
- Desired type of direct debit (Basic or B2B)
After receiving your data, an employee of EFB-Elektronik will send you a mandate.
Please fill out this mandate completely and send it back to us signed in the original.
Payment terms
Procedure for prepayment:
After receiving your payment, we will immediately ship the goods.
Invoices
- By email: Please send your inquiry to buchhaltung(at)efb-ekektronik.de
Required information for the copy of a missing document:
- Invoice number
- Customer number
- Delivery note number
Reminders
Contact
Contact
Contact persons
Simply enter the postal code, and your contact person will be displayed. Logged-in users see their contacts directly on this page.
International customers can find their responsible contact person under the following link by selecting their country from the given list: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/contact/international
Availability of sales representatives
Outside these hours, you can contact your personal contact person by email or at info(at)efb-elektronik.de. The responsible contact person will get back to you as soon as possible.
To find your contact person, use the contact search on the contact page https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/company/contact/
Simply enter the postal code, and your contact person will be displayed. Logged-in users see their contacts directly on this page.
International customers can find their responsible contact person under the following link by selecting their country from the given list: https://www.efb-elektronik.de/en/contact/international
Opening hours
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