What Theben does

Theben AG is a privately held German manufacturer of building automation and energy-efficiency products, founded in 1921 in Haigerloch by Paul Schwenk and now led by CEO Paul Sebastian Schwenk with Prof. Dr. Georg Heni chairing the directorate. The company designs and produces KNX and DALI-2 compliant systems — including presence and motion detectors, push-button sensors and room controllers (iON, iONprime), DIN rail actuators, gateways, weather stations (Meteodata), climate sensors and thermostats (RAMSES 700 S), time and light controls, the OKTO latching relay series, theLeda LED luminaires, and the proprietary LUXORliving KNX-based smart home sub-brand — alongside a Home Energy Management System (HEMS) platform and a refurbished-product resale program. Nearly the entire portfolio is manufactured at the Haigerloch headquarters, with sustainability commitments including ISO 14001, EMAS, RoHS, REACH, WEEE, CE, KNX Data Secure, an 85% LED facility conversion, on-site PV (115.65 kWp + 24 kWp), and a public Scope 1+2 climate-neutrality goal by 2030.

Theben generates revenue primarily through B2B hardware sales of building automation components via a network of authorized distributors, electrical wholesalers, and certified installer partners across at least 14 European countries plus Australia, supplemented by direct regional subsidiaries (e.g., Theben Nederland B.V.), OEM solutions for third-party manufacturers, professional training/seminars, and an online shop for refurbished units. Pricing is quote-based and project-driven rather than list-published, with multi-year specification cycles typical in commercial and government tenders. Customers span Education (Universiteit Twente), Hospitality (Townhouse Hotel Den Haag), Government (Departementsrat Haute-Garonne), Real Estate (Bundle@Performance Factory Enschede), Commercial (Welkoop), and trade installers (TS Elektrotechnik, GeneSys Elektrotechnik), while emerging segments include energy suppliers, solar installers, and grid operators reached through the HEMS platform.

Name

Theben

Legal name

Theben AG

Website

https://theben.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Theben AG is a 1921-founded German manufacturer of KNX and DALI-2 building automation products — presence detectors, actuators, thermostats, LED luminaires, and the LUXORliving smart-home system — sold primarily via European electrical distributors and installers, with emerging reach into HEMS and energy-management customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Automation

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems (BPABAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Smart Lighting & Dimming Control Installation (HSAHADAB), HVAC Controls, Thermostats & Building Automation Installation (HSAOAGAJ), Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI), Whole-Home Automation System Design & Programming (HSAHADAA), Smart Climate & Air Quality (Thermostats, HVAC, Purifiers, IAQ Sensors) (HSAPAQAD)

Keywords

• Building automation systems
• KNX components
• Presence detectors
• Time light control
• Smart home automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Haigerloch

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Theben's primary revenue comes from selling building automation hardware including KNX products, presence/motion detectors, time switches, thermostats, LED luminaires, and smart home devices. Products are sold through distributors and direct sales with pricing based on product complexity.
2. OEM Solutions: Customized OEM products and solutions for other manufacturers, providing building automation components integrated into customer products
3. Training and Seminars: Professional training courses and online seminars for electricians and building automation installers on product usage and system integration

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Theben AG designs, manufactures, and sells KNX-based building automation hardware including presence and motion detectors, digital and analogue time switches, staircase light timers, dimmers, latching relays, DALI-2 lighting control components, LED spotlights/floodlights, and climate regulation products (room and clock thermostats, valve actuators, CO2 sensors). The company also offers the proprietary LUXORliving KNX-based smart home system, mobile commissioning/control apps, an HEMS platform, OEM components, and professional training services for electricians and building automation installers.

Product overview

Theben AG offers a comprehensive portfolio of building automation and energy efficiency products organized around several core platforms. The flagship offering is the KNX-based building automation system (including presence/motion detectors, push buttons, system devices, DIN rail actuators, and gateways) which serves both residential and commercial smart building applications. Complementing KNX is the proprietary LUXORliving KNX Smart Home system, which is programmed without ETS and uses KNX Data Secure for communication. The DALI-2 Room Solution provides intelligent lighting control with presence sensors for human-centered building automation (HCBA). The product range further spans time and light control (digital/analogue time switches, staircase light timers, dimmers, latching relays), LED spotlights (theLeda series: D, B, S, P), climate control (clock thermostats, room thermostats, valve actuators, CO2 sensors), and a range of accessories (mounting hardware, modules, valve adapters). Dedicated apps (DALI-2 RS Plug, iON play, LUXORplay, MAXplus) enable mobile control and commissioning. The company also maintains a sustainability-focused OEM solutions division and a refurbishment program for end-of-life products. All major production is conducted in Germany at the Haigerloch headquarters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LUXORliving: Smart home system based on KNX standard, offered as a sub-brand of Theben AG for residential building automation.

Products and services

• KNX Building Automation System Open international KNX standard product family for control of lighting, blinds, HVAC, security, energy management, and audio/video in residential and commercial buildings. Includes presence and motion detectors, push buttons, DIN-rail actuators, and gateways for integrators and installers.
• LUXORliving KNX Smart Home System Proprietary KNX-based smart home system that can be installed and programmed without ETS software. Uses KNX Data Secure for encrypted communication and controls lighting, heating, blinds, and door communication via voice, app, or push-button. Targets residential homeowners and certified installers.
• DALI-2 Room Solution Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI-2) based lighting control system integrating presence sensors and building management system (BMS) connectivity. Enables dimmable, sensor-controlled lighting as part of the Human Centered Building Automation (HCBA) concept to reduce energy waste in commercial buildings.
• Presence and Motion Detectors Sensor devices for energy-efficient automatic lighting and HVAC control in offices, sanitary spaces, schools, halls, corridors, and public buildings. Available for wall and ceiling mounting, indoor and outdoor installation, with KNX, DALI, and standalone variants.
• Time and Light Control Products Digital and analogue time switches, staircase light timers, twilight switches, dimmers, time relays, and hour counters for energy-efficient scheduling and control of lighting and electrical loads.
• OKTO Latching Relay Series Series of latching relays (surge/impulse switches) for switching lighting and other electrical loads via multiple push-buttons. Includes electro-mechanical (S series) and electronic (ES series) variants, with a 4-wire flush-mounted model for tight installation conditions such as flush-mounted boxes or furniture/luminaire integration.
• OKTO 540 BN Flush-Mounted Latching Relay Flush-mounted 4-wire latching relay (surge switch) with neutral conductor, designed for tight installation conditions such as small flush-mounted boxes or direct installation in furniture and luminaires. Features particularly quiet operation.
• ELPA 540 APP BN Staircase Light Timer Mini-format staircase light timer installed directly in a flush-mount box. No central control required; configured via smartphone app. Designed for compact, decentralized staircase lighting control in tight spaces.
• Meteodata 150 KNX Weather Station KNX weather station capturing wind, rain, brightness, temperature, humidity, and other weather data in a single device. Features intelligent sun protection and KNX Data Secure; supports retrofits of Meteodata 140 KNX installations for modern building automation.
• iONprime Series KNX push-button sensor and 4-inch room controller series combining modern design with intelligent building control. Features clear design, refined haptic feel, and high-quality materials, available in black and white flat glass variants for KNX and LUXORliving systems.
• RAMSES 700 S Electronic Room Thermostat Series Economical electronic room and clock thermostat series designed for renovation projects and existing buildings. Commissioning is intuitive and requires no app. Suitable for apartment buildings, rental properties, and functional buildings where reliability and ease of use are priorities.
• theLeda B Dual LED Spotlight LED spotlight for outdoor use with power ratings from 10 to 100 watts. Versatile lighting solution for courtyards, carports, garages, loading docks, or large halls.
• LUXORliving CP10 Central Control Panel Smart central control panel expanding the LUXORliving smart home system. Features touch display with app connection, central control via LUXORplay, and integration with door communication and optional video surveillance.
• PIRA T Motion Detector Series Motion detector series suitable for a wide range of applications from busy corridors and small storage spaces to outdoor areas. Features permanent light measurement, simple installation, and targets efficiency and durability at an attractive price point.
• Sec KNX Line Coupler with Data Secure KNX line coupler that connects two KNX-TP lines (e.g., main and sub-lines) with galvanic separation. Part of the KNX Secure portfolio.
• theLeda LED Spotlight and Floodlight Series LED spotlights and floodlights with and without integrated motion detectors. Includes theLeda D, theLeda B (dual 10–100 W), theLeda S, and theLeda P models for indoor and outdoor lighting applications.
• Climate Control Products Climate regulation products including clock thermostats, room thermostats, valve actuators (ALPHA 5 series), valve adapters (VA 78, VA 80), CO2 sensors, and mounting accessories for HVAC control in residential and commercial buildings.
• HEMS Home Energy Management System Home Energy Management System platform for energy monitoring and optimization in residential and commercial buildings. Targets installers, solar technicians, business partners, energy suppliers, and grid operators.
• OEM Solutions Custom OEM/white-label solutions for building automation, including KNX house and building automation, climate control for heating and ventilation, and custom product development for third-party manufacturers.
• Smart Metering Solutions Smart metering solutions for energy monitoring and management, offered through the Theben-Specific Products subsidiary (theben-se.de) covering residential and commercial energy applications.
• Refurbished Products Program Refurbishment service reselling fully functional, quality-tested returned products at reduced prices via shop.theben.de as part of Theben's sustainability and circular-economy initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 85% energy savings on lighting compared to conventional systems with proper HCBA implementation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KNX AssociationcoreTechnology or IntegrationTheben is a member and strong supporter of the KNX standard for building automation. All major products are KNX certified and compatible, forming the foundation of their commercial building automation offerings.
• DALI AlliancecoreTechnology or IntegrationTheben participates in the DALI-2 certification program, providing interoperable digital lighting control solutions that meet DALI-2 standards for presence sensors and lighting control.
• LUXORliving InstallerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of certified installation partners trained and authorized to install LUXORliving smart home systems. Partners receive technical support and access to exclusive training materials.
• TÜV RheinlandminorOthersAnnual verification and certification of green electricity procurement at both Haigerloch locations (Hohenbergstraße and Madertal).
• InterserohminorOthersRecycling partner providing certificates for product recycling and packaging recycling as part of Theben's sustainability initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Global energy-management and automation incumbent with KNX-compatible solutions under its Wiser/spaceLogic product families and a much larger software/services portfolio.
• ABB (with Busch-Jaeger): ABB's Busch-Jaeger KNX portfolio directly overlaps Theben's KNX switches, presence detectors and actuators, while ABB's broader BMS scale gives it incumbent reach.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Operates GAMMA instabus KNX and the Desigo building management platform, competing with Theben in large commercial BMS projects across Europe.
• Legrand: Global electrical and digital building infrastructure group with KNX-compatible wiring devices, lighting controls and energy-monitoring products overlapping Theben's portfolio.

Direct peers

• Jung: German KNX manufacturer offering switches, dimmers, presence detectors and smart-home gateways; directly comparable to Theben across both residential LUXORliving-style and commercial KNX installations.
• Hager: European electrical installation group with a comprehensive KNX portfolio and energy-management offering, competing head-to-head with Theben in distribution channels and KNX project business.
• Gira: German KNX specialist manufacturing push buttons, actuators, presence detectors and smart-home systems for residential and commercial buildings — the closest like-for-like peer to Theben in the German Mittelstand.
• Steinel: German specialist in motion and presence detectors for lighting and HVAC control, with a strong overlapping product line and similar installer-channel GTM.
• B.E.G. (Brück Electronic GmbH): German manufacturer focused on presence detectors and lighting controls with KNX, DALI and standalone variants — a focused specialist peer to Theben's presence-sensing business.
• Helvar: European lighting-controls specialist with DALI-2 presence sensors and room solutions, competing most directly with Theben's DALI-2 Room Solution and HCBA offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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