What Melcom does

Melcom AG is a Swiss, owner-managed electrical services company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Wallisellen, canton of Zurich, with two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries — Elektro W. Siegrist AG in Langenthal and Altermatt Elektro AG in Winterthur — giving it regional coverage across Zurich, Winterthur, and Canton of Bern. The company delivers a unified portfolio of eight interrelated services: Elektroinstallationen, Datennetze, Service- und Gebäudeunterhalt with 24-hour on-call support, Gebäudeautomation/Smart Home based on MSR and KNX-EIB systems, Elektromobilität (EV charging), Photovoltaik (with the Swissolar 'Die Solarprofis' quality label), Smart-Energie, and Industrieinstallationen. Its specialization is in technically demanding installations for sensitive environments — hospitals, banks, insurance companies, industrial facilities, schools, and gas stations — where reliability, regulatory compliance, and explosion or fire protection are decisive.

Underlying technology is centered on KNX-EIB and MSR-based building automation for integrated control of lighting, heating, alarm, blinds, kitchen appliances, and entertainment, accessible via smartphone apps, together with photovoltaic grid-tie systems and energy measurement instrumentation. The company is manufacturer-independent, allowing objective product recommendations. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the business operates a project-based, custom-quoted B2B services model targeting enterprise and mid-market customers, supplemented by residential work. Go-to-market is primarily direct enterprise sales supported by a regional sales presence through its subsidiaries, with marketing through the company website, LinkedIn, quality certifications, and industry referrals. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and no funding rounds, M&A history, or institutional investors are evidenced in the source material.

Name

Melcom

Legal name

Melcom AG

Website

https://melcom.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Melcom AG is a Swiss owner-managed electrical services firm, founded in 1997 and based in Wallisellen, that installs, automates, and maintains electrical, data-network, photovoltaic, EV-charging, and smart-energy systems for hospitals, banks, industrial sites, and residential customers across the Zurich, Winterthur, and Bern regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Wallisellen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Melcom AG is a Swiss owner-managed electrical services company that plans, installs, and maintains electrical infrastructure, data networks, KNX-EIB building automation, smart home systems, photovoltaic installations, EV charging solutions, and smart energy controls for industrial, commercial, healthcare, financial, and residential customers across Switzerland. Operations are delivered directly and through wholly-owned subsidiaries Altermatt Elektro AG (Winterthur) and Elektro W. Siegrist AG (Langenthal), with 24/7 emergency service coverage.

Product overview

Melcom AG is a Swiss-owned electrical services company founded in 1997, headquartered in Wallisellen ZH. The company operates as a unified service portfolio of eight interconnected electrical and energy-related installation services rather than a software platform. The core offerings include: Elektroinstallationen (electrical installations for commercial, industrial, healthcare, and residential buildings), Datennetze (IT/network infrastructure services), Service- und Gebäudeunterhalt (ongoing maintenance with 24/7 support), Gebäudeautomation/Smart Home (KNX-based building automation), Elektromobilität (EV charging infrastructure), Photovoltaik (solar panel installation with 'Die Solarprofis' certification), Smart-Energie (energy optimization), and Industrieinstallationen (industrial electrical systems). Services are delivered directly and through partner companies Altermatt Elektro AG (Winterthur) and Elektro W. Siegrist AG (Langenthal). The company specializes in demanding installations for sensitive environments including hospitals, banks, and gas stations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elektroinstallationen (Electrical Installations)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Hager Group: European KNX systems manufacturer and provider of building automation, energy distribution, and cable management solutions. Relevant as the underlying technology supplier Melcom integrates in its KNX-EIB installations.
• Solarmax: Swiss photovoltaic inverter and solar solutions provider. Comparable to Melcom in the Swiss PV installation ecosystem and ecosystem participant in Melcom's solar service line.

Direct peers

• Amstein + Walthert: Swiss engineering firm specializing in building automation, MSR, and electrical engineering for commercial and healthcare facilities. Directly comparable to Melcom's KNX-EIB and hospital/bank vertical focus.
• Burkhalter Group: Switzerland's leading independent electrical engineering services group, providing electrical installations, building automation, and maintenance across commercial, industrial, and residential segments. Direct competitor in the same Swiss Mittelland geography with overlapping service portfolio.
• Mettler + Partner Elektrotechnik: Swiss electrical services company offering installations, building automation, and renewable energy services for commercial and residential customers. Comparable mid-sized peer in the Swiss German-speaking market.

Emerging players

• Wirelane: European EV charging infrastructure provider with installation and operating services. Comparable to Melcom's electromobility service line as both an installer and operator of charging solutions in European markets.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Global leader in energy management and building automation solutions, serving hospitals, banks, and industrial customers. Comparable to Melcom in building automation and smart-energy positioning, though at vastly greater scale and as a vendor rather than installer.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Global incumbent in building automation, energy management, and electrical infrastructure for hospitals, banks, and industrial sites. Overlaps with Melcom's building automation and critical-infrastructure positioning as a broad technology provider and integrator.
• ABB: Swiss-headquartered industrial and electrification technology major covering building automation, electrical infrastructure, and industrial control. Comparable in industrial installation and energy automation categories though much broader in scope.

Regional players

• Elektro Zürich: Regional Swiss electrical contractor offering installation, building automation, and energy solutions in the Zurich canton. Comparable as a local competitor in the same metropolitan footprint as Melcom's headquarters.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/melcom-ag
• Facebookfacebook.com/melcomag

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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