What Janitza electronics does

Janitza electronics GmbH is a family-owned German industrial technology company founded in 1986 and headquartered in Lahnau, Hesse, that develops and manufactures energy measurement and power quality monitoring hardware integrated with proprietary GridVis® network visualization software. Its product portfolio centers on the UMG series of modular, expandable energy and network analyzers (UMG 800, UMG 801, UMG 512-PRO Class A voltage quality analyzer, and the UMG 96RM family with Ethernet, M-Bus, Profibus, and Profinet connectivity variants), supplemented by current transformers, expansion modules, and accessories. The company serves four primary verticals — data centers (primary), buildings and infrastructure, energy utilities, and industrial manufacturing — addressing pain points around power quality compliance (EN 50160), energy efficiency certification (ISO 50001), differential current monitoring for fire prevention, and CO2 footprint reduction.

The business operates a three-stream revenue model combining hardware product sales (Made-in-Germany analyzers and accessories), recurring software revenue through GridVis® licensing and GridVis® Cloud subscriptions (EXPERT and Ultimate editions), and professional services spanning commissioning, training, maintenance, data analysis, and automation. Go-to-market relies on direct enterprise field sales via technical sales representatives in Germany, complemented by an international distribution partner network and certified solution partners; pricing is contact-based and undisclosed, consistent with multi-year enterprise contracts. Product investment is evidenced by six GridVis Cloud releases between April 2024 and March 2025 and an active REST API for third-party integration.

Janitza is privately held under German GmbH law with no external funding or parent company; the management team comprises Markus Janitza and Alexander Veidt as Managing Directors, with Chief Sales Officer Michael Kadziela departing in an orderly transition. The company holds EN 50160, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 (TÜV SÜD), and AEO certifications, employs 251-500 staff, lists 20 active openings, and is investing in a new "Zukunftsfabrik" (future factory) at its Lahnau headquarters as part of its 40th-anniversary growth program.

Name

Janitza electronics

Legal name

Janitza electronics GmbH

Website

https://janitza.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Janitza electronics GmbH is a family-owned German manufacturer of UMG-series energy and power quality analyzers paired with proprietary GridVis® visualization software, serving data centers, buildings, energy utilities, and industrial manufacturers across Europe and international partner markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Quality Monitoring Equipment

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Metering & Grid Measurement (Smart Meters, CT/VT, PQ Meters) (IMAGAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reactive Power & Power Quality Equipment (Capacitor Banks, Reactors, STATCOM/SVC, Harmonic Filters) (IMAGAAAG), High-Voltage Electrical Systems (Switchgear, Transformers, Protection & Control) (EUAEAFAA), Power Quality, Metering & Monitoring (HDACAJAG)

Keywords

• Power quality monitoring
• Energy measurement devices
• Network analyzers
• Voltage quality analysis
• Energy management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Hessen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of energy analyzers, network analyzers, voltage quality analyzers, differential current monitoring devices, current transformers and accessories. Products are manufactured in Germany (Made in Germany).
2. Software Licensing: GridVis® software licensing including GridVis® Cloud subscriptions with different editions (EXPERT, Ultimate). License server and customer software solutions.
3. Professional Services: Training courses, commissioning services, maintenance contracts, customer software services, project support, data analysis services, and automation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Janitza electronics develops and manufactures power quality and energy measurement hardware (UMG series energy analyzers, network analyzers, voltage quality analyzers, differential current monitoring devices, current transformers) complemented by the proprietary GridVis® network visualization software and GridVis® Cloud for energy data analysis, evaluation, and documentation. The solutions are Made in Germany and certified to EN 50160 and ISO 50001 standards for data centers, buildings and infrastructure, energy utilities, and manufacturing operations.

Product overview

Janitza electronics offers a comprehensive portfolio of power quality and energy monitoring hardware and software solutions, manufactured in Germany. The product line centers on the UMG (Universal MessGerät) series of network analyzers and energy analyzers, which are modular and expandable to meet various measurement requirements. Key hardware includes the UMG 800 energy analyzer, UMG 801 network analyzer, UMG 512-PRO Class A voltage quality analyzer, and the UMG 96RM series of multifunctional analyzers with various communication interfaces (Ethernet, M-Bus, Profibus, Profinet). These devices integrate with the GridVis® network visualization software for comprehensive energy data analysis, evaluation, and documentation. The ecosystem also includes current transformers, expansion modules (800-CT24, 800-CT8-LP), and accessories. Janitza serves industries including data centers, buildings and infrastructure, energy supply companies, and manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GridVis®: Network visualization software for energy data analysis, evaluation, and documentation
• Janitza ENERGY DAY

Products and services

• UMG 800 Energy Analyzer Modular expandable energy analyzer providing comprehensive transparency of energy flows for power monitoring applications, used by industrial and data center operators.
• UMG 801 Network Analyzer Modular expandable network analyzer for monitoring energy quantities, voltage quality, and differential current in commercial and industrial facilities.
• UMG 512-PRO Voltage Quality Analyzer Class A certified voltage quality analyzer for highly accurate and standards-compliant capture of voltage quality parameters for energy utilities and grid operators.
• UMG 96-PQ-L-LP Network Analyzer Modular expandable network analyzer for voltage quality monitoring designed for space-constrained installations.
• UMG 96RM-E Multifunctional Network Analyzer Multifunctional network analyzer with Ethernet connectivity and integrated residual current monitoring (RCM) for comprehensive power quality assessment.
• UMG 96RM-M Energy Analyzer Multifunctional energy analyzer with M-Bus connectivity for integration into building management and metering systems.
• UMG 96RM-P Energy Analyzer Multifunctional energy analyzer with Profibus connectivity for industrial automation system integration.
• UMG 96RM-PN Energy Analyzer Multifunctional energy analyzer with Profinet connectivity for modern industrial network integration.
• GridVis® Network Visualization Software Proprietary network visualization software for energy data analysis, evaluation, and documentation. Enables identification of energy-intensive consumers, early detection of disturbances, and compliance with legal requirements and standards.
• Current Transformers (Stromwandler) Current transformers for accurate current measurement in energy monitoring applications, used as accessories to Janitza measurement devices.
• Differential Current Monitoring Devices (RCM) Measurement devices for capturing and analyzing fault currents for fire protection and operational safety in electrical installations.
• Training and Certification Programs Janitza training sessions for product usage, energy management certification, and technical education for customers and partners.
• Commissioning and Field Service On-site commissioning, support, and field service for Janitza measurement devices and GridVis® deployments.
• Maintenance Contracts Recurring maintenance services for Janitza measurement equipment to ensure ongoing operational reliability.
• Data Analysis and Power Quality Services Professional power quality analysis, data analysis, load management services, automation, and customer software services built around Janitza measurement infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced energy costs through load management and consumption transparency
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Data Centre World Paris 2025minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJanitza exhibited at Data Centre World Paris 2025 (November 5-6 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles), an event featuring over 230 exhibitors focused on data center resilience, energy efficiency, and sustainability technologies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Eaton's Power Xpert and IQ Analyzer families address power quality and energy metering for data centers, industrial, and utility customers. The portfolio overlap with Janitza is strongest in mid-voltage metering and PQ compliance.
• ABB: ABB's M1M/M2M/M4M/M5M energy meters and PQ monitoring solutions target industrial and commercial customers similar to Janitza's verticals. ABB's broad electrification portfolio and global service network make it a primary competitor in cross-border RFPs.
• Siemens: SENTRON 7KM PAC and SICAM product lines cover power quality and energy monitoring for industrial and utility customers. Siemens competes with Janitza in plant-level metering and integrates PQ into broader electrification and digital industry portfolios.
• Schneider Electric: Global electrical major whose PowerLogic, ION, and PM-series power quality meters directly overlap with Janitza's UMG analyzers. Schneider bundles PQ with switchgear, BMS, and EcoStruxure software, making it a key competitor for data center and industrial accounts.

Direct peers

• Hioki: Japanese manufacturer of power quality analyzers (PW3198, PQ3198) and clamp meters. Hioki competes with Janitza in portable and fixed PQ instrumentation, particularly in field-service and utility applications.
• Socomec: France-based specialist in energy metering (DIRIS, COUNTIS) and power quality with similar Mittelstand-style positioning to Janitza. Both companies target data centers, buildings, and industrial customers with hardware-plus-software PQ solutions.
• Bender Group: German specialist in residual current monitoring, insulation monitoring, and power quality. Bender overlaps directly with Janitza's RCM/differential current portfolio and serves hospitals, data centers, and industrial safety-critical applications.
• Camille Bauer Metrawatt (GMC Instruments): Swiss-German manufacturer of power quality analyzers, energy meters, and transducers with comparable product positioning to Janitza. Strong overlap in industrial and rail electrification use cases across the DACH region.
• Fluke (Fortive): Fluke 430-series and 1770-series power quality analyzers target field-service technicians and enterprise customers. Overlaps with Janitza in industrial troubleshooting and EN 50160-class PQ work.
• Yokogawa Electric: Yokogawa's WT series power meters and PQ monitoring solutions serve industrial, utility, and large-facility customers. Comparable to Janitza in high-accuracy metering and integration with plant control systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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