Bacon Gebäudetechnik

What Bacon Gebäudetechnik does

Bacon Gebäudetechnik GmbH is an Austrian building technology specialist focused on planning, installation, and servicing of HKLS systems — heating (Heizung), climate and refrigeration (Klima/Kälte), ventilation (Lüftung), and sanitary (Sanitär) — plus MSR (measurement, control, and regulation) for commercial, institutional, healthcare, industrial, and heritage-building clients. The company traces to 1853 (Bacon & Perkins, London) with continuous Austrian operations since 1873, and operates today as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the family-controlled IGO Industries GmbH (Ortner family). Service delivery is anchored in three regional offices — Vienna (headquarters), Linz, and Klagenfurt — with in-house assembly (Montagebereich) cited as a central success factor for schedule, cost, and quality control.

The technology stack centers on computer-aided engineering tools: dynamic simulation programs used during planning to test and optimize designs before implementation, Building Information Modeling (BIM) for 3D coordination, and free-programmable energy management / MSR controls. Service categories are structured as Heating, Climate/Refrigeration/Ventilation, Sanitary, Planning, Installation/Montage, and Energy Efficiency Check, plus a performance-based Energy Savings Contracting offering. Project work spans signature Austrian landmarks (Austrian Parliament renovation, Austria Center Wien), healthcare (Klinikum Klagenfurt, BVA Bad Schallerbach, Hermes Pharma), technology and hospitality (Microsoft Munich, Rosewood Hotel KF1 München), manufacturing (Mayr-Melnhof, Marcher), and real estate (Merkur Campus Graz, Twenty One Wien).

Revenue is generated through two streams: project-based installation contracts won via competitive tendering or direct negotiation (predominantly one-time per project), and recurring maintenance/service contracts including 24/7 emergency support. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting property developers, construction firms, healthcare operators, government, and industrial facility owners, with joint venture bidding alongside IGO sister company ELIN for combined HKLS-electrical scopes. The company is privately held under family ownership with no public financials; recent corporate actions include mergers with Pfrimer & Mösslacher (2024) and Babak Gebäudetechnik (July 1, 2026).

Name

Bacon Gebäudetechnik

Legal name

Bacon Gebäudetechnik GmbH

Website

https://bacon.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1853

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bacon Gebäudetechnik is an Austrian building technology contractor (part of IGO Industries) that plans, installs, and services HKLS systems (heating, climate, ventilation, sanitary) plus MSR controls for healthcare, government, industrial, commercial, and heritage-building clients across Austria and southern Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Technology Services (HVAC & Plumbing)

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC Service, Maintenance & Repair (BPABACAA), Energy Services (Retrofits/Commissioning/Testing & Balancing) (IMAIABAI), Commercial HVAC Maintenance Agreements & PM Programs (HSAOAHAJ)

Keywords

• Building technology services
• HVAC system installation
• Industrial plumbing solutions
• Building automation systems
• Energy efficiency consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Building Technology Installation Projects: Bacon generates revenue through planning, construction, and commissioning of complete building technology systems (HKLS). Projects range from individual installations to comprehensive turnkey solutions for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings. Revenue is project-based, typically won through competitive tendering or direct negotiations with property developers, construction firms, and facility owners.
2. Maintenance, Service and After-Sales Support: Ongoing revenue from servicing, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and optimization of installed building technology systems. Includes emergency services, scheduled maintenance contracts, and operational support for building owners and facility managers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bacon Gebäudetechnik plans, installs, and maintains complete building technology systems (HKLS - heating, climate, ventilation, sanitation) and MSR (measurement, control and regulation) solutions for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities. The company delivers integrated single-source services covering engineering, installation, commissioning, and ongoing service/maintenance, with specializations in healthcare, heritage buildings, industrial plants, and large commercial projects across Austria and southern Germany.

Product overview

Bacon Gebäudetechnik is a building technology services company that offers a comprehensive portfolio of integrated technical building solutions. The core offering consists of equipment and installation services across three main categories: Heating (Heizung), Climate/Refrigeration/Ventilation (Klima/Kälte/Lüftung), and Sanitary (Sanitär). These are complemented by Planning services that include sustainable energy concepts and technical simulations, Installation/Montage services with strong in-house expertise, and an Energy Efficiency Check service offering for optimization assessments. The company specializes in large-scale building technology projects for healthcare facilities, airports, commercial centers, hotels, office buildings, and industrial plants across Austria and Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pfrimer: Protected brand under which Bacon operates in Carinthia (Kärnten) for heating, ventilation, sanitary, and air conditioning services.

Products and services

• Heating (Heizung) Technical building systems for heating, including traditional and renewable energy-based solutions. Covers planning, installation, and maintenance of heating systems optimized for energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness for commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings.
• Climate/Refrigeration/Ventilation (Klima/Kälte/Lüftung) Climate control, refrigeration, and ventilation systems for commercial and industrial applications. Ensures optimal air quality, temperature, and humidity levels for building comfort and operational requirements including clean rooms, kitchens, and process environments.
• Sanitary (Sanitär) Water supply and drainage systems ensuring reliable, resource-efficient handling of drinking and process water. Includes planning and execution of sanitary installations for buildings including hospital-grade sterile water systems.
• Planning (Planung) Comprehensive technical planning for building systems including sustainable energy concepts, dynamic simulations, BIM-based modeling, and lifecycle cost analysis for green buildings and complex installations.
• Installation/Montage Professional installation and assembly services for building technology systems, leveraging strong in-house assembly expertise to ensure quality, timing, and cost efficiency on large-scale projects.
• Energy Efficiency Check Energy efficiency assessment and optimization services for building technology systems, including energetic analysis and customized solutions to reduce energy consumption, including Energy Savings Contracting with performance guarantees.

Quantifiable outcome

• Parliament renovation achieved significant energy consumption reduction through sustainable renovation approach
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Babak Gebäudetechnik GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Bacon Gebäudetechnik GmbH and Babak Gebäudetechnik GmbH completed a legal merger effective July 1, 2026. Bacon assumed operational management of Babak. The merger combines competencies, experience, and resources of both companies. The Babak brand continues to exist. Thomas Balázs serves as CEO of both companies.
• Pfrimer & Mösslacher Heizung, Lüftung, Sanitär GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Pfrimer & Mösslacher merged with Bacon Gebäudetechnik in 2024. The company was previously a 100% subsidiary since 2009 when Siemens Bacon acquired it. After merger, operations continue under the protected 'Pfrimer' brand in Carinthia. Stephan Freigassner remains as branch manager.
• IGO Industries GmbHcoreOthersBacon is a 100% subsidiary of IGO Industries GmbH, which is entirely owned by the Ortner family. IGO Industries is an internationally active group of technology companies, leader in technical building equipment and industrial plant engineering. Provides stable ownership structure, synergies, and access to sister companies including ELIN for electrical systems.
• PRLW pfletschinger.renzl.lindner.winter Rechtsanwalts-PartnerschaftminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVienna-based law firm commissioned to operate Bacon's internal whistleblower reporting channel (Meldekanal) in compliance with Austrian Whistleblower Protection Act (HSchG). Lawyer Wolfgang Renzl serves as responsible contact. Ensures identity protection of whistleblowers and conducts investigations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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