Kemp & Lauritzen

What Kemp & Lauritzen does

Kemp & Lauritzen A/S is a Denmark-based, foundation-owned multi-disciplinary technical services company founded in 1882 and headquartered in Albertslund. It employs approximately 3,000 people across 23 offices nationwide and serves over 9,000 customers. The company delivers a full-lifecycle technical stack covering electrical (EL), plumbing and HVAC (VVS), ventilation, cooling/refrigeration, fire safety, security, sprinkler systems, building automation (CTS/BMS), IT infrastructure, datacenter, industrial automation, gas, welding and metalwork, welfare technology, and construction engineering. Its proprietary KL360° platform manages over 130,000 technical installations for customers, complemented by the K&L Live mobile app for real-time fire-safety monitoring. Certified partnerships with Schneider Electric, TREND, Tridium, and Honeywell underpin its building automation and datacenter practices, including TIER II certified facilities ranging from 5 kW to 2 MW.

The company operates a sales-led, field-based go-to-market model targeting large enterprises, the public sector, and SMEs, with long-term service agreements of up to 20+ years and a single-point-of-contact service model. Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time installation projects, recurring maintenance and building-operations contracts, professional services for energy optimization, and managed datacenter services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customer segments span real estate, energy and utilities, pharma and medical, manufacturing, retail, SMEs, healthcare and welfare, and transport and logistics, with flagship relationships including Region Hovedstaden (2021–2030 hospital partnership), Københavns Lufthavn (50-year relationship), Norlys, Nexel, Aalborg University, FN Byen and Xellia Pharmaceuticals.

Kemp & Lauritzen has been foundation-owned since 1982 under Kemp & Lauritzen Fonden (formerly Axel Muusfeldts Fond), a structure that enables long-term reinvestment in workforce, technology and sustainability. The company holds ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and 27001 certifications, has trained 400 apprentices in safety since 2019, and achieved a CDP Climate Score of B-. Recent strategic priorities have emphasized the green transition — including EV charging, solar, heat pumps, energy optimization and prefabrication — alongside digital transformation through the KL360° platform, which won the Danish Digital Awards 2026 Grand Prix.

Name

Kemp & Lauritzen

Legal name

Kemp & Lauritzen A/S

Website

https://kemp-lauritzen.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1882

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Kemp & Lauritzen is a foundation-owned Danish multi-disciplinary technical services company founded in 1882, employing ~3,000 people across 23 offices to deliver installation, maintenance and optimization of electrical, HVAC, fire safety, BMS, IT and datacenter systems to 9,000+ enterprise, public-sector and SME customers across Denmark.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Installation & Maintenance Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Hard Services (MEP/HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing) (BPABAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security, Safety & Fire/Life Safety Management (BPABAAAE), Refrigeration & Cold-Chain Equipment Service (IMAIABAE), Energy Services (Retrofits/Commissioning/Testing & Balancing) (IMAIABAI), DER Program Operations & Customer/Installer Enablement (Applications, Portals, Inspections) (EUADALAO)

Keywords

• Technical installation services
• Building automation systems
• HVAC plumbing services
• Datacenter infrastructure solutions
• Fire safety security systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Albertslund

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices23 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technical Installation Services: One-time installation services for electrical, HVAC, ventilation, cooling, fire safety, security, and other technical systems across commercial, public, and residential buildings.
2. Technical Maintenance and Service Agreements: Ongoing maintenance contracts with long-term partnerships, some extending over 20 years. Includes 24/7 availability and comprehensive building operations management.
3. Technical Consulting and Advisory: Energy optimization consulting, building assessment services, and technical advisory to help customers reduce energy consumption and improve sustainability.
4. Datacenter Solutions: Design, establishment, operation, and maintenance of datacenter infrastructure. Includes power, cooling, security systems and 24/7 monitoring services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kemp & Lauritzen delivers comprehensive multi-disciplinary technical services across all building and infrastructure systems, from initial installation through maintenance to ongoing optimization. The company operates as a one-stop-shop providing electrical (EL), plumbing & HVAC (VVS), ventilation, cooling/refrigeration, fire safety, security, sprinkler, building automation (CTS/BMS), IT infrastructure, datacenter, industrial automation, gas, welding & metalwork, welfare technology, and building operations services to commercial, public sector, and SME customers across Denmark, anchored by the proprietary KL360° digital platform managing 130,000+ installations.

Product overview

Kemp & Lauritzen operates as a multi-disciplinary technical services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of installation, maintenance, optimization and consulting services across all technical disciplines. The offering is organized as a full-service platform model — providing everything from individual service visits to large-scale total contracting projects. The core is KL360°, a digital customer platform managing over 130,000 technical installations, supplemented by the K&L Live app for real-time fire safety monitoring. Technical disciplines span electrical (EL), plumbing & HVAC (VVS), ventilation, cooling/refrigeration (Køl), fire safety (Brand), security (Sikring), sprinkler systems, building automation (CTS/BMS), IT infrastructure, industrial automation, gas, welding & metalwork (Svejsning & smedearbejde), welfare technology (Velfærdsteknik), construction development & engineering (Byggemodning & projektering), and building operations (Bygningsdrift). Cross-cutting solutions include EV charging stations, solar panels, energy optimization, heat pumps, prefabrication, and asset registration. The company serves sectors including real estate, energy & utilities, pharma & medicinal, production, retail, SMEs, healthcare & welfare, and transport & logistics, with nationwide coverage from 24+ local offices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KL360° Flagship digital customer platform enabling customers to monitor ongoing tasks end-to-end, receive real-time notifications, and request service or quotes. Manages over 130,000 technical installations across sectors for enterprise, public sector, and SME customers.
• K&L Live Mobile application developed by Kemp & Lauritzen that provides real-time monitoring of fire safety installations, displaying operational status, inspection records, and sending alerts when changes occur on connected systems.
• Datacenter Solutions Total-provider datacenter offering covering design, establishment, operation, service, and technical maintenance. Includes power, cooling, security, and monitoring for installations ranging from 5 kW to 2 MW, including TIER II certified facilities with redundant power supply and cooling systems.
• EL (Electrical) Full-range electrical installation and technical service covering offices, hospitals, production facilities, and EV charging infrastructure across Denmark, leveraging 140+ years of experience since 1882.
• VVS (Plumbing & HVAC) Plumbing, heating, cooling, and HVAC installation and technical service including district heating units, heat pumps, renovations, modernizations, new construction, and maintenance.
• Ventilation Professional ventilation and indoor climate solutions for hospitals, offices, and schools including advanced cleanroom and laboratory ventilation, 24/7 availability, and compliance with Danish Ventilation Association standards.
• Køl (Cooling) Refrigeration systems and professional cooling services for offices, industry, and hospitals, covering daily service, maintenance, cleaning, consulting, design, and installation of new systems.
• Brand (Fire Safety) Fire safety consulting, design, engineering, commissioning, maintenance, and optimization including automatic water sprinklers, alarm systems (ABA, AVA, ABV, ABDL), escape route lighting, and fire detection, supported by the K&L Live app for live monitoring.
• Sikring (Security) Complete security solutions including access control, surveillance, intrusion alarms, object and perimeter protection, and fog security. Certified according to Insurance and Pension (F&P) and Security Industry requirements for theft protection, access control, and CCTV.
• Sprinkler Professional sprinkler systems and services including consulting, planning, design, installation, and 24/7 emergency response for hospitals, schools, warehouses, and offices, with ISO 9001 certification.
• Bygningsautomation (Building Automation / CTS & BMS) Intelligent building automation and control (CTS/BMS) services integrating electrical, plumbing, ventilation, cooling, fire, and security systems. Certified partner for TREND, Tridium, Honeywell (Centraline), and Schneider Electric platforms.
• IT-infrastruktur Technical communication solutions including DAS (Distributed Antenna System), NOC monitoring, VPN, PDS, active and passive network solutions, turnkey datacenters, telephony, customer center solutions, AV solutions, and a dedicated HelpDesk and 24/7 NOC. Delivered over 50,000 network connections and 5,000 km cabling in 2023.
• Industriautomation Industrial automation and process optimization services keeping machines and production running in the most energy-efficient way, with proactive maintenance and energy consumption advisory.
• Gas Gas installation and technical service ensuring safe and efficient gas use for businesses across Denmark, with unique competencies for the largest gas assignments nationwide.
• Svejsning & smedearbejde (Welding & Metalwork) Professional welding and metalwork including pipework, large tanks, steel constructions, and prefabricated pipe spools. Total production area exceeding 44,000 m² for custom industrial pipe systems across all industries.
• Velfærdsteknik (Welfare Technology) Custom welfare technology solutions for schools, group homes, nursing homes, and hospitals including nurse call systems, security systems, and an innovative app enabling call system management via smartphone.
• Byggemodning & projektering (Construction Development & Engineering) Technical construction development and engineering services including requirements specification, pricing, building phase descriptions, measurements, design, and dimensioning of heat, ventilation, electrical, and technical installations using 3D scanning integrated with 3D models.
• Bygningsdrift/driftsansvar (Building Operations) Building operations and operational responsibility services for maintenance and optimization of technical systems, with long-term service agreements up to 20 years, 24/7 availability, nationwide coordination, and single-point-of-contact support.
• Ladestandere (EV Charging) EV charging station installation and services ensuring safe, fast, and reliably monitored charging with constant surveillance and 24/7 emergency response for optimal uptime and user experience.
• Solceller (Solar Cells) Solar panel installation services reducing electricity bills and environmental impact, based on experience from work with regions, municipalities, and businesses.
• Energioptimering (Energy Optimization) Energy optimization consulting and implementation including comprehensive building surveys, recommendations, execution, and monitoring. Certified for Energy and Climate audits.
• Varmepumper (Heat Pumps) Heat pump consulting, installation, and maintenance for commercial, residential, and public buildings, focusing on operational economics, comfort, and CO₂ reduction.
• Præfabrikation (Prefabrication) Prefabrication of installation components developed off-site and delivered as complete assembly kits, reducing material waste and transport for improved economics and climate impact.
• Anlægsregistrering (Asset Registration) Asset registration services providing overview and insight into building portfolios, enabling better planning and optimization with advisory recommendations for further improvements.
• Klimastyring til Gartneri (Greenhouse Climate Control) Integrated climate control for greenhouses coordinating ventilation, window motors, shade curtains, heating, and temperature management for optimal growing conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 44% energy savings for greenhouse operations
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and supporting.

• Region HovedstadenflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Strategic partnership for technical building and renovation projects on hospitals. Covers entire value chain from consulting and architect services to execution across all technical disciplines. Includes total contracts and major contracts for 2021-2030.
• NOST (National Emergency Management)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020National COVID-19 response partnership supporting test and vaccination center setup across all five Danish regions through integrated facility management.
• NorlyscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for developing and establishing electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Denmark. The collaboration aims to create a national charging network from Skagen to Gedser, ensuring long-term sustainable charging solutions for future generations.
• Schneider ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for datacenter solutions using Schneider Galaxy VM UPS systems (2x200 kVA). Partnership for providing secure, scalable and energy-efficient datacenter solutions.
• CELF - Center for Erhvervsrettede Uddannelser Lolland-FalstersupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEducational partnership for apprentice safety training courses. Collaboration ensures teaching follows current educational and pedagogical developments with relevant tools.
• CBS (Copenhagen Business School)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership on diversity and inclusion in collaboration with one of the world's leading researchers in the field. Project aims to help the entire construction industry improve diversity practices. Research concludes in 2026.
• TREND ControlssupportingTechnology or IntegrationCertified partner for building automation and control systems.
• TridiumsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCertified partner for building automation (Niagara Framework).
• Honeywell (Centraline)supportingTechnology or IntegrationCertified partner for building automation systems.
• Schneider Electric (Building Automation)supportingTechnology or IntegrationCertified partner for building automation systems.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bravida: Largest Nordic provider of technical installations and services (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, security). Direct competitor across Sweden, Norway, and Finland with overlapping service lines, long-term service agreements, and a similar multi-disciplinary one-stop-shop model.
• Assemblin: Swedish/Nordic technical installation contractor offering electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and building automation services. Comparable in service breadth, project-based delivery, and long-term service contract model.
• Caverion: Finland-headquartered provider of technical building solutions and industrial services across the Nordics and Central Europe. Closely comparable in scope (HVAC, electrical, security, automation) and customer base, with similar IFM and lifecycle service agreements.

Others

• Solar A/S: Danish-listed technical wholesaler and solutions provider for electrical, HVAC, and plumbing installers. Acts partly as supplier to the Danish technical services market and an adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Global specialist in energy management, building automation, and electrical distribution. K&L is a certified Schneider Electric partner for BMS and datacenter UPS; Schneider competes with K&L's BMS/electrical offerings while also supplying it.
• Coor Service Management: Swedish-headquartered integrated facility management provider covering technical services, cleaning, and workplace solutions. Comparable on IFM and long-term service agreements for large Nordic enterprises, though broader than K&L's pure-technical focus.
• ISS A/S: Danish-headquartered global facility services giant. While broader (cleaning, food, security, workspace), ISS competes directly with K&L on integrated facility management and technical services for enterprise and public-sector customers.
• Bilfinger: German-listed industrial services provider with MEP, process, and consulting capabilities across process industries. Comparable in technical services for industrial customers, with stronger scale and international footprint.
• YIT: Finnish construction and building solutions company offering residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects plus technical building services. Overlaps with K&L on technical installations and lifecycle services for buildings.

Regional players

• GK Gruppen: Norway-based technical contractor specializing in ventilation, refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical services. Closely comparable service mix but focused on the Norwegian market rather than Denmark.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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