What ELIN does

ELIN GmbH is a Vienna-headquartered, privately-held Austrian electrical engineering and electrotechnical plant construction contractor founded in 1892 and operating as a subsidiary of the IGO Industries group. The company delivers the full lifecycle of electrical systems — planning, installation, commissioning, service, and maintenance — across industrial plants, commercial and residential buildings, public infrastructure (rail, cable cars, data centers), and energy transition projects. Core technical competencies include low- and medium-voltage switchgear manufacturing (operated as a certified Siemens Sivacon S8 franchise partner since 2013, extended to MCC technology in 2024), protection technology with a proprietary medium-voltage modernization module plan, building automation, SPS programming per IEC 61131-3, and photovoltaic system installation. ELIN maintains roughly 1,001–5,000 employees across an unusually dense network of 13+ regional offices covering all Austrian federal states, four German cities (Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, Munich, Aalen), and Poland.

The business model is project-based B2B contracting with four interlocking revenue streams: large-scale one-time installation projects (as technical general contractor or specialist trade contractor), recurring service and maintenance contracts on the installed base, in-house switchgear manufacturing (for both internal use and external sales), and specialized technical/engineering services. Revenue is earned through fixed-price competitive tenders (public and private), direct enterprise relationships, and repeat business from established customers such as Wiener Linien, HABAU, ISARIA Wohnbau, RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria, Lindner-Recyclingtech, Amt der Kärntner Landesregierung, and the Eder Collection. Pricing follows Austrian collective bargaining agreements (Kollektivvertrag) for labor and individually negotiated fixed-price project contracts; senior project managers earn EUR 60,000–70,000 annually. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales supplemented by public tender participation, with marketing support from a corporate website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok presence, plus career fair and educational outreach (e.g., Wiener Töchtertag) primarily to feed the apprenticeship pipeline.

Name

ELIN

Legal name

ELIN GmbH

Website

https://elin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

ELIN is a Vienna-based, 130+ year-old Austrian electrical engineering contractor that designs, installs, and services power, automation, and building systems for industrial, commercial, residential, and public-sector clients across Austria, Germany, and Poland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Engineering Services

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210), Engineering Services (541330), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (3690), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Contracting & Wiring (IMAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Electrician & Plant Electrical Systems (EDAOABAB)

Keywords

• Electrical installation services
• Electrotechnical plant construction
• Building automation systems
• Switchgear manufacturing
• Energy supply systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project-Based Installation Services: ELIN generates primary revenue through large-scale electrical installation and construction projects. As technical general contractor or specialist trade contractor, they bid on and execute projects for industrial plants, commercial buildings, residential complexes, and infrastructure. Revenue is earned through fixed-price contracts for defined project scopes including planning, materials, installation, and commissioning.
2. Service and Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing revenue from service, maintenance, and inspection of electrical systems. Includes regular maintenance of power distribution equipment, protection systems, and building automation. Provides recurring revenue from existing customer base.
3. Switchgear Manufacturing: In-house manufacturing of electrical switchgear and distribution equipment. Products include low-voltage switchgear (Siemens Sivacon S8), medium voltage systems, and custom distribution solutions. Revenue from both internal use on projects and external sales.
4. Specialized Technical Services: Technical consulting, planning, engineering, and documentation services for electrical installations. Includes protective technology calculations, automation programming, and building management system configuration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ELIN provides full-lifecycle electrotechnical services covering electrical installation, energy supply, communications and security technology, process control, building automation, energy and special networks, and mechanical trades. The company serves as technical general contractor or specialist trade contractor for industrial plants, commercial buildings, residential complexes, and public infrastructure projects, with in-house switchgear manufacturing and ongoing service and maintenance offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrical Installation and Electrotechnical Plant Construction Full-lifecycle electrical installation and electrotechnical plant construction covering planning, erection, commissioning, and maintenance for industrial plants, commercial buildings, residential complexes, and infrastructure. Delivered as technical general contractor or specialist trade contractor to enterprise and public-sector clients.
• Building Automation and Control Technology Intelligent building automation, process control, and optimized Leittechnik for energy efficiency and sustainability in commercial and industrial buildings. Includes Loytec gateways, room automation, and ventilation control.
• Switchgear Manufacturing (Verteilerbau) In-house manufacturing of low-voltage switchgear and distribution equipment, from small units to energy distribution centers. Certified Siemens Sivacon S8 partner and MCC technology provider per IEC 61439 standards, with regular Siemens quality audits.
• Protection Technology Services (Schutztechnik) Comprehensive protection technology services including calculation of protection settings, short-circuit and load flow calculations, hardware parameterization and testing, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance. Includes proprietary module plan for modernizing medium-voltage networks.
• Automation Technology SPS programming per IEC 61131-3, visualization applications, hardware testing and software simulation. Industrial robotics integration with Universal Robots UR5 cobots and KUKA robots.
• Energy Technology and Service Core competency in low-voltage power circuit breakers, power measurement, power quality analysis, transformer measurement, protection measurement, and network replacement systems.
• Photovoltaic Installation Complete PV system installation including module mounting, inverter systems (HUAWEI), grid connection, and building management system integration for residential and industrial sites.
• Service and Maintenance Contracts
• Communications and Security Technology Modern systems for networked and protected infrastructure including fire alarm systems (ÜBZert/VDS certified), electroacoustic emergency systems (ENS), network/WLAN, and video surveillance systems.

Named customers11 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IGO IndustriescoreOthersIGO Industries is the parent company of ELIN GmbH. ELIN operates as part of the IGO Industries corporate group, which provides financial backing and group synergies. IGO Industries includes multiple companies in the electrical and building technology sector.
• EBG GmbHcoreOthersEBG GmbH is a sister company within the IGO Industries group, also specializing in electrical engineering and building technology. ELIN and EBG collaborate on projects and share resources, with shared management (Oskar Kern serves as GF for both), joint career pages, and combined apprenticeship programs.
• Siemens (Sivacon S8)coreTechnology or IntegrationSiemens Sivacon S8 franchise partner since 2013, expanded in 2024 to include MCC (Motor Control Center) technology. Regular quality audits by Siemens. ELIN manufactures low-voltage switchgear according to IEC61439 standards.
• ET HAINZLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerET HAINZL is a project partner in the ARGE (working group) for the Hafenportal project. The ARGE Hafenportal ET HAINZL - ELIN Gruppe successfully executed the electrical installation for the Linz harbor office complex.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SPIE S.A. SPIE is a leading European multi-technical services group specializing in electrical, mechanical, and HVAC installation and maintenance for buildings, energy, and industrial customers. Like ELIN, SPIE generates the majority of its revenue from project-based installation and recurring service contracts across DACH markets.
• Caverion Corporation: Caverion provides building technology, industrial services, and electrical solutions across Northern and Central Europe, including the DACH region. Like ELIN, Caverion covers the full lifecycle from design and installation to service and maintenance, with smart-building automation as a growing focus area.
• VINCI Energies (Actemium): VINCI Energies and its Actemium brand operate electrical contracting and industrial automation services across Europe, including DACH. Like ELIN, they deliver electrical installation, automation, building technology, and lifecycle services for industrial and commercial customers, often as general contractors.
• Rhomberg Gruppe: Rhomberg is an Austrian family-owned building technology and construction group providing electrical installation, building automation, and energy solutions. Like ELIN, it operates in the DACH region with project-based contracting and full-lifecycle services.
• Eltel Group: Eltel is a Northern European specialist in critical infrastructure electrical contracting for power, communication, and transportation networks. Like ELIN, it operates project-based installation, maintenance, and upgrade services, with growing exposure to grid modernization and energy transition work.

Regional players

• PORR AG: PORR is one of Austria's largest construction groups, frequently working alongside electrical contractors like ELIN on major projects. As a regional incumbent with comparable scale and Austrian roots, PORR is a key customer/partner (e.g., HABAU references in Hafenportal) and shapes competitive tender dynamics in ELIN's home market.

Broad incumbents

• STRABAG SE: STRABAG is a major European construction group with significant DACH presence. While primarily a general contractor rather than an electrical specialist, it bundles electrotechnical work packages in tenders where ELIN could compete as a specialist subcontractor or face as a general contractor competitor.
• ABB Ltd: ABB is a global electrification and automation incumbent supplying switchgear, drives, and robotics that ELIN integrates. ABB competes indirectly via its own installation/service units and directly as an equipment supplier, shaping the technology and pricing landscape for ELIN's projects.
• Siemens AG: Siemens is both a key technology partner (SIVACON S8, PCS 7, TIA Portal) and a broad incumbent in building technology and industrial automation. Siemens' direct solutions, channel programs, and vertical integration shape the competitive landscape for ELIN's switchgear, automation, and building technology offerings.

Others

• Kapsch Group: Kapsch is an Austrian technology group with activities in transportation infrastructure, communications, and energy/utilities. As a comparable Austrian-rooted industrial/technology group, Kapsch represents both a potential partner and a benchmark for scaling Austrian engineering businesses in adjacent electrotechnical domains.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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• TikToktiktok.com/@elin_ebg_gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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