Halg Group
Hälg Group is a fourth-generation Swiss family-owned building services technology and integrated facility management company operating from roughly 30 sites across Switzerland. It serves industrial, healthcare, and infrastructure clients with HVAC installation, maintenance, building automation, ventilation hygiene, and integrated facility management services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1922
- HeadquartersSaint Gallen, Switzerland
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Halg Group does
Hälg Group is a Swiss family-owned provider of building services technology (Gebäudetechnik) and integrated facility management, founded in 1922 and now in its fourth generation of family ownership under the Baumer family. The group operates from approximately 30 sites across Switzerland, employs more than 1,000 people, and has publicly targeted 1,250 employees by the end of 2026. Its service portfolio spans HVAC and heating system construction (Anlagenbau), maintenance and service, ventilation hygiene cleaning (Lüftungsreinigung), building automation, and integrated facility management. Operating entities include Hälg & Co. AG, Hälg Facility Management AG (HFM), Klima AG, Dober AG, Zahn + Co. AG, Meneo Energie SA, GOAG, and the recently acquired Valcalorie SA. The group's reach is strictly domestic — Switzerland is its sole operating geography.
The business model combines long-term service and facility management contracts with project-based installation work. Recurring revenue is anchored in multi-year maintenance and FM agreements with healthcare, industrial, infrastructure, and public-sector customers, including named clients such as Swiss Life Arena, Kantonsspital, Hôpital Universitaire de Genève (HUG), IWB, Pilatus Aircraft, and Bell Food. Hälg Group holds ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications, is recognized as a suissetec Top Training company, and is certified as a Kununu Top Company — credentials that function as procurement gates in regulated Swiss end markets. The current portfolio tilt toward heat pumps, energy-efficient retrofits, and IoT-enabled building automation is positioned to capture Switzerland's decarbonization-driven demand cycle.
Strategically, Hälg Group is executing an active M&A program, completing eight or more acquisitions between 2024 and 2025 (Meier Tobler, Caspar, Oberhännsli, Löwen, Charly Sanitaire, Dörflinger, Valcalorie, Wintsch) to expand service-line breadth and geographic coverage, with a particular push into French-speaking Switzerland via the Valcalorie SA deal. In 2024, governance was professionalized with the appointment of Sandro Keller as CEO of the Building Technology division, marking a transition from family-led to family-owned/professionally managed operations. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, consistent with the group's private, family-owned status.
Halg Group firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Halg Group
- Legal name
- Hälg & Co. AG
- Website
- https://haelg.ch
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1922
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Hälg Group is a fourth-generation Swiss family-owned building services technology and integrated facility management company operating from roughly 30 sites across Switzerland. It serves industrial, healthcare, and infrastructure clients with HVAC installation, maintenance, building automation, ventilation hygiene, and integrated facility management services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Halg Group industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Building Services and Facility Management
- NAICS
- Facilities Support Services (561210), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822), Facilities Support Services (56121), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)
- SIC
- Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Services-Management Services (8741), Sanitary Services (4950)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Hard Services (MEP/HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing) (BPABAAAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Energy Services (Retrofits/Commissioning/Testing & Balancing) (IMAIABAI), Facilities Helpdesk & Service Request Management (FM Call Center/Dispatch) (IMAIALAG), Window, Façade & High-Rise Exterior Cleaning (IMAIADAK), Garage, Basement & Attic Organization (HSAFAAAD)
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Where Halg Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Saint Gallen
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices34 records
Markets served
Halg Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Installation / Anlagenbau project revenue: One-time project-based revenue from planning and realization of HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation, climate, and sanitary installations for residential, commercial, industrial, healthcare, and infrastructure customers.
- Service & Maintenance contracts (Wartung): Recurring service revenue from regular maintenance, repair, and 24/7 emergency service contracts for building technical installations to prevent breakdowns and prolong asset life.
- Integrated Facility Management (HFM AG): Recurring multi-year facility management contracts covering technical, infrastructural, and commercial facility management, plus 24/7 Help Desk, reception, security, optimization, and special services.
- Building Automation solutions: Project and recurring revenue from planning and implementation of building automation, control, and alarm signaling systems for new builds and modernization, including IoT and Smart Building solutions.
- Ventilation Cleaning (Lüftungsreinigung): Service revenue from cleaning comfort, industrial, and kitchen ventilation systems across Switzerland, including the inherited Meier Tobler Lüftungshygiene AG business consolidated in 2024.
- Heating Replacement & Renovation projects: Project revenue from heating system replacements, including heat pump and renewable energy installations, often supported by advisory consultation and assistance with permit and subsidy applications.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Quote-based project pricing for installation, service, building automation, and FM contracts |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Free initial advisory consultation for residential heating replacement |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels14 records
Halg Group product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Hälg Group plans, installs, and maintains building technology systems (heating, cooling, ventilation, climate, sanitary) and provides integrated facility management services across Switzerland. The offering is organized into five service lines — Anlagenbau (system construction), Service (maintenance and after-sales), Lüftungsreinigung (ventilation cleaning), Gebäudeautomation (building automation, IoT, smart building), and Integrales Facility Management (technical, infrastructural, and commercial FM) — delivered through ~30 branches and a 24/7 Help Desk to enterprise, industrial, healthcare, public-sector, and residential customers.
Product overview
Hälg Group is a multi-service-line Swiss provider of building services technology (Gebäudetechnik) and integral facility management, organized as a family of subsidiary companies rather than a single unified software platform. The offering is structured around five core service lines: Anlagenbau (system construction of heating, cooling, ventilation, climate and sanitary installations), Service (maintenance and after-sales), Lüftungsreinigung (ventilation cleaning), Gebäudeautomation (building automation, including alarm signalling, building control systems, HVAC regulation, room automation, IoT, smart building, energy efficiency, energy monitoring and maintenance), and Integrales Facility Management (combining technical, infrastructural and commercial FM with pilotage, services and optimizations). These service lines are delivered through a group of subsidiary companies including Hälg & Co. AG, Hälg Facility Management AG (HFM), Klima AG, Dober AG, Zahn + Co. AG, Meneo Energie SA, Valcalorie SA and GOAG General Optimizing AG.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Hälg & Co. AG: Core operating subsidiary for building technology installations (heating, cooling, ventilation, sanitary, building automation) and service/maintenance across Switzerland.
- Hälg Facility Management AG (HFM)
- Klima AG
- Dober AG
- Zahn + Co. AG
- Meneo Energie SA
- GOAG General Optimizing AG
- Valcalorie SA
Products and services
- Anlagenbau (System Construction / Building Technology Installations) Planning and realization of heating, cooling, ventilation, climate, and sanitary installations for residential, office, commercial, education, healthcare, industrial, and infrastructure buildings in new construction and renovation.
- Service (Maintenance and After-Sales for Building Installations) Regular maintenance, repair, and 24/7 emergency service for heating, cooling, ventilation, climate, and sanitary installations, including water damage restoration and non-destructive leak detection, preventing wear, deposits, pressure loss, and costly breakdowns.
- Lüftungsreinigung (Ventilation Cleaning) Professional cleaning of comfort ventilation in apartments as well as large industrial and kitchen ventilation systems, ensuring hygienic, efficient, and clean operation of ventilation installations across Switzerland.
- Gebäudeautomation (Building Automation, IoT, Smart Building) Planning and implementation of building automation, control, and alarm signalling systems for new builds and modernizations, including IoT-based energy monitoring, HVAC regulation, room automation, smart building applications, and energy efficiency optimization.
- Integrales Facility Management (Integral Facility Management) Integrated technical, infrastructural, and commercial facility management for properties of all sizes, combining 24/7 Help Desk, reception, security, parking management, on-call/piquet service, pilotage, and organizational and energy optimization, delivered via an SAP/HANA-based customer portal.
- Heating Replacement and Renovation (Heizungsersatz) Project delivery for heating system replacements, including heat pump and renewable energy installations, with advisory consultation and assistance with permit and subsidy applications, primarily for residential single-family and apartment buildings.
- Non-Destructive Leak Detection and Water Damage Restoration (Wasserschadensanierung) Modern measurement technology to localize leaks in pipes, building parts, cavities, walls, and flat roofs without damaging the building, plus professional drying and restoration for water damage incidents.
- Air and Water Analysis Services (GOAG General Optimizing AG) Air and water analysis services supporting facility management, building technology, and indoor air quality assurance, delivered by subsidiary GOAG General Optimizing AG in Wallisellen.
Quantifiable outcome
- 97% of customers would recommend Hälg Group (self-reported)
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Halg Group
Customer profileNamed customers26 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Halg Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Halg Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- ONVENTIScoreONVENTIS supplies the eProcurement platform used by Hälg Group to digitize procurement processes. Suppliers are required to send invoices in PDF format referencing ONVENTIS order numbers (ON101xxxxx). The integration is referenced via the dedicated eProcurement@Hälg page.
- rexx systems GmbH (rexx systems Schweiz AG)corerexx systems operates the applicant management system used on the Hälg Group career site. Personal data from applications is transmitted via an encrypted SSL connection to rexx servers in Germany (hosting at noris network AG, Nuremberg).
- Proitera GmbHcoreProitera GmbH (Basel) operates the external, confidential whistleblower reporting office for Hälg Group. Reports of misconduct, ethical violations, or legal breaches can be filed anonymously via Proitera's online consultation platform.
- xeit GmbHminorxeit GmbH (Zürich) is the agency responsible for the haelg.ch website (imprint). Handles design, development, and maintenance of the corporate web presence.
- Michael Huwiler, foto-huwiminorPrimary photographer whose images are used across the Hälg Group website; credited in the imprint as the main image rights holder.
- Google Ireland Ltd. (Google Ads, Google Analytics, Google Maps, Google Tag Manager, YouTube)coreGoogle provides the full marketing and analytics stack: Google Ads for paid search and remarketing, Google Analytics for website statistics, Google Tag Manager for tag management, Google Maps for location display, and YouTube for video content. Used with Consent Mode V2 (no data sent before consent).
- Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited (Microsoft Advertising, Microsoft Clarity)coreMicrosoft Advertising (Bing Ads) is used for paid advertising, and Microsoft Clarity is used for heatmaps and screen recordings to optimize the website experience.
- Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. (Facebook, Instagram)minorMeta operates Facebook and Instagram, which are embedded as social plugins on the Hälg Group site (two-click solution) for content sharing and reach.
- LinkedIn CorporationminorLinkedIn Share plugin is embedded on the website (two-click) and Hälg Group maintains an active corporate page for employer branding and B2B outreach.
- WhatsApp Ireland Limited, X Corp., New Work SE (Xing)minorSocial share plugins for WhatsApp, X (Twitter), and Xing are embedded on the website (two-click solution) for content distribution.
- suissetec (Swiss-Liechtenstein Building Technology Association)coresuissetec is the leading Swiss-Liechtenstein trade association for building services. Hälg Group is a member and has been certified as a Top Training Company (Top Lehrbetrieb) for apprenticeships.
- Thermische Netze Schweiz (Swiss District Heating Association)minorMember of the Swiss association for thermal grids (district heating).
- Groupement professionnel suisse pour les pompes à chaleur (FWS)minorMember of the Swiss professional association for heat pumps.
- GSGI (Gebäudetechnik-Verband)minorMember of the GSGI Swiss building services trade association.
- Initiative Réseau Bâtiment (GNI)minorMember of the Swiss building network initiative.
- MinergieminorMember / partner of the Minergie sustainable building standard in Switzerland.
- Swiss CleantechminorMember of the Swiss Cleantech industry association for clean technology.
- SVLW (Schweizerischer Verband der Luft- und Wasserhygiene)minorMember of the Swiss Association for Air and Water Hygiene.
- SSST / SGAS (Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Arbeitssicherheit)minorMember of the Swiss Society for Occupational Safety.
- SGIG (Studiengruppe Gesundheitsschutz Industrie, Dienstleistung und Gewerbe)minorMember of the Swiss study group for health protection in industry, services, and trades.
- WordPress, WPML, ComplianzcoreCore website technology stack: WordPress (CMS), WPML (multilingual site management DE/FR), and Complianz (cookie consent management). Used to operate haelg.ch and goag.ch.
- Kununu (by Xing / New Work SE)minorHälg Group maintains a verified profile on Kununu (kununu.com/ch/haelg-group) and has been awarded the Kununu Top Company label five consecutive times as a 2026 employer-branding proof point.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Halg Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- ENGIE Services AG (Switzerland): Swiss arm of ENGIE delivering HVAC, energy, building automation, and integrated facility management to enterprise and public-sector customers. Directly comparable in service portfolio, multi-branch coverage, and vertical specialisation in healthcare and infrastructure.
- Bouygues Energies & Services Schweiz AG: Swiss subsidiary of Bouygues providing multi-technical building services, energy solutions, and facility management with national coverage. Closely comparable scope across HVAC, sanitary, building automation, and FM for enterprise customers.
- ISS Facility Services AG: Global integrated facility services provider with strong Swiss presence in Zürich, Bern, and Geneva. Comparable in multi-site FM contracts, 24/7 Help Desk operations, and integrated technical/infrastructural/commercial FM delivery.
- Meier Tobler Group AG: Swiss HVAC and building services distributor/installer offering heating, cooling, ventilation, and sanitary solutions. Comparable product portfolio, especially in residential heating replacement and ventilation hygiene (the segment from which Hälg acquired Meier Tobler's air-hygiene unit in 2024).
- Sauter AG (Fr. Sauter AG): Swiss building automation and HVAC controls specialist headquartered in Basel. Directly comparable in building automation, room automation, HVAC regulation, and energy-monitoring services delivered to Swiss enterprise customers.
- Equans Switzerland (formerly ENGIE Refrigeration / Axima): Multi-technical building services and energy solutions provider active in Switzerland, with comparable HVAC, refrigeration, and integrated FM capabilities. Carves out from ENGIE in 2022 and now operates as a separate European multi-tech platform competing in the same Swiss tenders.
Broad incumbents
- Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Switzerland): Global building technologies and digital infrastructure provider with a Swiss operation. Overlaps with Hälg's Gebäudeautomation and energy-monitoring offering but as part of a much broader portfolio; serves as both partner and competitor for large-scale smart-building tenders.
Emerging players
- Belimo Automation AG: Swiss-headquartered global market leader in HVAC actuator and valve technology. Hälg is an installation partner on earthquake-safe ventilation projects for Belimo; Belimo is an adjacent/complementary player rather than a direct service competitor but overlaps in smart-building technology.
- Helbling Group: Swiss engineering and technical services group with building-services and FM-adjacent capabilities. Comparable as a mid-sized Swiss family-influenced technical services firm, though smaller and less building-technology-focused than Hälg.
Others
- Implenia AG: Switzerland's largest construction and real-estate services group. While Implenia is a general contractor rather than a building-services specialist, it is a frequent project partner and benchmark for the Swiss construction cycle that drives Hälg's Anlagenbau backlog.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance5 records
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Halg Group leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles14 records
Halg Group subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries8 records
Halg Group funding detail
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Halg Group M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Halg Group
What does Halg Group do?
Hälg Group plans, installs, and maintains building technology systems (heating, cooling, ventilation, climate, sanitary) and provides integrated facility management services across Switzerland. The offering is organized into five service lines — Anlagenbau (system construction), Service (maintenance and after-sales), Lüftungsreinigung (ventilation cleaning), Gebäudeautomation (building automation, IoT, smart building), and Integrales Facility Management (technical, infrastructural, and commercial FM) — delivered through ~30 branches and a 24/7 Help Desk to enterprise, industrial, healthcare, public-sector, and residential customers.
Is Halg Group a public or private company?
Halg Group is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Halg Group founded?
Halg Group was founded in 1922. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Halg Group based?
Halg Group is headquartered in Saint Gallen, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does Halg Group make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Installation / Anlagenbau project revenue is the primary driver. The others are service & Maintenance contracts (Wartung), integrated Facility Management (HFM AG), building Automation solutions, ventilation Cleaning (Lüftungsreinigung) and heating Replacement & Renovation projects.
Who are Halg Group's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are ENGIE Services AG (Switzerland), Bouygues Energies & Services Schweiz AG, ISS Facility Services AG, Meier Tobler Group AG, Sauter AG (Fr. Sauter AG) and Equans Switzerland (formerly ENGIE Refrigeration / Axima). Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Switzerland) is listed as a broad incumbent. Emerging players are Belimo Automation AG and Helbling Group. Implenia AG is listed as an others.
Does Halg Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for Halg Group.
What industry is Halg Group in?
Halg Group's product category is Building Services and Facility Management. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPABAAAA, Hard Services (MEP/HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing), with a secondary code of IMAIABAI, Energy Services (Retrofits/Commissioning/Testing & Balancing). Its NAICS code is 561210 and its SIC code is 8744.