HDAO Group

Name

HDAO Group

Legal name

HDAO Group Holding GmbH

Website

https://hdao.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Services

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hard Services (MEP/HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing) (BPABAAAA), Security, Safety & Fire/Life Safety Management (BPABAAAE)

Keywords

• Industrial automation services
• Control cabinet manufacturing
• Industrial plant assembly
• PLC programming services
• Construction equipment rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Sennfeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Project Services: Revenue is generated through project-based professional services including project engineering, construction management, electrical/mechanical installation, commissioning, and retrofit services. These are typically long-cycle, high-value projects for enterprise clients in automotive, battery manufacturing, logistics, and infrastructure sectors. Services include control cabinet manufacturing, cable assembly, software development, robot programming, virtual commissioning, and mechanical industrial assembly.
2. Measurement, Testing & Inspection Services: Recurring and one-time inspection and testing services including DGUV V3 checks, UVV inspections, thermography, and recurring inspections of portable and fixed equipment. Provided as standalone services and as part of maintenance contracts.
3. Construction Equipment & Machinery Rental: Rental revenue from construction equipment including trucks with loading cranes, lifting equipment, site lighting, air cushion systems, transport bogies, and work platforms. Rented with or without operators.
4. Industrial Climbing & Height Rescue Services: Specialized rope-access services for inspection, maintenance, and cleaning in heights. Includes pigeon control systems and sprinkler installation services.
5. Asia/China Services: Industrial services for the Asian market, including assembly and installation services for companies operating in China and broader Asia.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HDAO Group provides industrial services across the full plant lifecycle, including project engineering, construction management, mechanical and electrical industrial assembly, control cabinet manufacturing, PLC-based automation, robot programming, and virtual commissioning. It also delivers maintenance, measurement and testing (DGUV/UVV), industrial climbing and rope-access services, construction equipment rental, and Asia/China industrial services through specialized subsidiaries.

Product overview

HDAO Group is an industrial services company offering comprehensive solutions across three main categories: Baumanagement & Industriemontage (Construction Management & Industrial Assembly), Steuerungstechnik & Automatisierung (Control Technology & Automation), and Stahl- & Metallbau (Steel & Metal Construction). The portfolio includes 20+ individual services such as project engineering, electrical construction, control cabinet manufacturing, cable assembly, software development & robot programming, virtual commissioning, commissioning, mechanical & electrical industrial assembly, retrofit & system expansion, control system upgrades, plant & machine relocation, maintenance, measuring & testing, construction equipment rental, industrial climbing & rope access, and Asia/China services. The company operates across industries including automotive, logistics, climate/air/refrigeration, data centers, infrastructure, and photovoltaics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HDAO GIGA Technology: Construction management and industrial assembly services
• HDAO Controls
• HDAO ISO
• HDAO Automation
• Wischbar
• Anderbruegge Sport Konzept

Products and services

• Baumanagement & Industriemontage (Construction Management & Industrial Assembly) Planning, organization, and monitoring of construction projects plus professional mechanical and electrical assembly of industrial plants and machines, targeted at large industrial manufacturers.
• Steuerungstechnik & Automatisierung (Control Technology & Automation) Control technology and automation solutions including in-house control cabinet construction, electrical installation, hardware planning, and software programming for industrial automation systems.
• Stahl- & Metallbau (Steel & Metal Construction) Design, production, and installation of production-optimized and cost-effective metal products for industrial customers, from construction through assembly.
• Projektengineering & Beratung (Project Engineering & Consulting) Engineering expertise and consulting for industrial projects, targeted at manufacturers requiring technical project planning support.
• Schaltschrankbau (Control Cabinet Manufacturing) Quality-oriented in-house manufacturing of control cabinets for industrial automation customers.
• Elektrokonstruktion (Electrical Construction) Customized electrical construction solutions for industrial systems.
• Kabelkonfektionierung (Cable Assembly) Machine-based cable cutting, stripping, crimping, sorting, and labeling for industrial customers.
• Softwareentwicklung & Roboterprogrammierung (Software Development & Robot Programming) Individual software development and robot programming for industrial automation systems.
• Virtuelle Inbetriebnahme (Virtual Commissioning) Simulation-based commissioning that allows industrial processes to be tested virtually before real-world implementation, reducing risk and commissioning time.
• Inbetriebnahme (Commissioning) Professional on-site commissioning of industrial systems and plants.
• Mechanische Industriemontage (Mechanical Industrial Assembly) Precise assembly of mechanical components for industrial plants and machinery.
• Elektrische Industriemontage (Electrical Industrial Assembly) Reliable installation of electrical systems at industrial facilities.
• Retrofit / Anlagenerweiterung (Retrofit / System Expansion) Optimization and extension of existing industrial systems to extend their useful life and improve performance.
• Instandhaltung (Maintenance) Reliable maintenance and servicing for industrial customers, including inspections, electrical and mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, weakness analysis, machine optimization, and overhaul.
• Messen & Prüfen (Measurement and Testing) Precise measurements and quality-oriented testing including recurring inspections, DGUV measurements, UVV inspections, testing per DIN EN 60204 (VDE 0113), thermography, and fieldbus measurements, with measurement and test protocols.
• Vermietung von Baumaschinen & Equipment (Construction Equipment Rental) Rental of construction equipment including trucks with loading cranes, construction site lighting, hoists, air cushions up to 36 tons, transport vehicles up to 12 tons, work platforms up to 28m, and construction site equipment, rented with or without operators.
• Industriekletterer & Höhenrettung (Industrial Climbing and Height Rescue) Industrial rope-access services certified to FISAT/IRATA Level 1, 2, 3 for safe maintenance, assembly, and cleaning at heights, including inspections, pigeon control, sprinkler installation, and safety system planning.
• Dienstleistungen in Asien / China (Asia / China Services) Comprehensive industrial assembly and installation services for companies operating in China and broader Asia.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thermography measurement capability identifies equipment weaknesses quickly and precisely
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, minor and core.

• IHK Rhein-Neckar (Chamber of Commerce)supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 March 2026IHK Rhein-Neckar organized and led a German Baden-Württemberg joint exhibition stand at MECSPE 2026 in Bologna, Italy. HDAO Controls participated as a representative from the Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis. The IHK provided organizational support and platform access, helping HDAO establish international market presence in Italy.
• Various Italian manufacturing companies (at MECSPE)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026At MECSPE 2026 in Bologna, HDAO Controls established numerous new contacts with Italian manufacturing companies facing similar challenges as in Germany: rising efficiency pressure, modernization needs, skilled labor shortages, and demand for robust automation solutions. These contacts represent potential future project partnerships.
• krauth technology GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2025HDAO Controls GmbH was commissioned by krauth technology GmbH (general contractor from Eberbach) to deliver complete control technology for a fully automated bicycle parking garage (RadParkHaus) in Bad Homburg. HDAO Controls is responsible for hardware planning, control cabinet construction, electrical assembly, and commissioning. The project is part of Bad Homburg's integrated mobility concept 2035 and scheduled for completion by mid-2027.
• prema GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHDAO Automation GmbH received BSFZ certification for innovation competence in R&D in collaboration with prema GmbH and Güdel Germany GmbH. The partnership focuses on R&D projects with innovative technologies and sustainable solutions.
• Güdel Germany GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHDAO Automation GmbH received BSFZ certification for innovation competence in R&D in collaboration with Güdel Germany GmbH and prema GmbH. Güdel is a manufacturer of automation and material flow systems. The partnership focuses on R&D projects with innovative technologies and sustainable solutions.
• Siemens AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationHDAO Controls GmbH is an official Siemens Solutions Partner for innovative automation technology, digital solutions, and smart process optimization. The partnership provides access to Siemens technology stack and validates HDAO's automation capabilities.
• Wischbar GmbHsupportingOthersWischbar GmbH is a subsidiary of HDAO Group offering certified care and relief services under § 45a SGB XI for people in need of care. Listed as a group company in the AGB/AEB section.
• E.R.S. Steuerungstechnik GmbH & Co. KGsupportingOthersE.R.S. Steuerungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG is a subsidiary of HDAO Group specializing in control technology. Listed in the AGB/AEB section with its own general delivery conditions.
• HDAO ISO GmbHsupportingOthersHDAO ISO GmbH is a subsidiary of HDAO Group. ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications listed in the certificates section.
• HDAO Automation GmbHsupportingOthersHDAO Automation GmbH is a subsidiary of HDAO Group holding ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and BSFZ innovation certifications.
• Aetherco GmbHminorOthersAetherco GmbH is a subsidiary of HDAO Group. Listed in the AGB/AEB section.
• Anderbrügge Sport Konzept GmbHminorOthersAnderbrügge Sport Konzept GmbH is a subsidiary of HDAO Group offering certified health and wellness concepts under GUT DRAUF and IN FORM labels. Listed in the certificates section.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Heitec AG: German mid-sized industrial automation and system integration group offering control technology, mechanical/electrical assembly, and digitalization services. Most directly comparable peer in scale, scope, and customer profile to HDAO.
• Hahn Automation Group: German-headquartered international automation specialist providing turnkey assembly and testing systems, robotics integration, and digital manufacturing solutions — overlapping heavily with HDAO's automation and industrial assembly services.
• Robot Engineering GmbH: Smaller German specialist in robot programming, virtual commissioning, and automation engineering — directly comparable niche to HDAO's software/robot programming and virtual commissioning services.

Broad incumbents

• KUKA AG: Large German robotics and automation solutions provider with deep automotive penetration. Comparable as a much larger incumbent offering overlapping automation engineering and integration capabilities, though KUKA also manufactures robots rather than only integrating them.
• Festo SE & Co. KG: Global German leader in pneumatic and electrical automation technology serving factory and process automation. Overlaps with HDAO's automation/control business as a broader incumbent with deeper product IP.
• Dürr AG: German mechanical and plant engineering group serving automotive, battery, and cleanroom customers with production systems and environmental technology — direct vertical overlap (automotive, battery) and similar end-market exposure to HDAO.
• Bosch Rexroth AG: Global German drive and control technology supplier for factory automation, mobile applications, and machinery. Comparable as a broader incumbent with overlapping factory automation and industrial assembly solutions, though much larger and product-led.
• Lenze SE: German automation specialist for mechanical and electrical engineering with drive, motion control, and integrated automation offerings. Comparable in automation/control technology space, though Lenze is a hardware product company rather than a pure services provider.
• Schuler AG: German press and automation technology group serving automotive and manufacturing customers with forming and assembly systems. Comparable in automotive plant engineering and automation services.

Emerging players

• Homann Feinkost GmbH (automated packaging reference) / IMA Schelling (industrial automation): IMA Schelling is a mid-sized German-Austrian industrial automation and systems integrator for woodworking and metal processing. Comparable as an adjacent mid-sized systems integrator with overlapping assembly and control capability, though serving different end markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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