What Bauer Elektroanlagen Holding GmbH does

Bauer Elektroanlagen Holding GmbH, operating under the legal entity BAUER Elektroanlagen Holding SE, is a family-owned German electrical engineering company founded in 1909 in Buchbach, Bavaria. The group delivers integrated electrical contracting for industrial, commercial, and public-sector clients through 17 branch offices nationwide, structured via wholly-owned regional subsidiaries (Süd, West, Nord, Netz, Schaltanlagen, Dienstleistung). Its service portfolio spans Elektrotechnik (low-voltage installation, lighting, lightning protection, emergency power), Energietechnik (transformer stations, medium and low-voltage switchgear, cable construction up to 30 kV), Sicherheitstechnik (fire alarm, intrusion, video surveillance, access control), Daten- und Medientechnik (data networks, audio/video systems, AMX/Crestron media control), Gebäudeautomation (BACnet, Modbus, KNX, LON, DALI, SMI open-protocol building automation with energy management per DIN EN ISO 50001), and Schaltanlagenbau (custom low-voltage main distribution up to 7000A manufactured in-house as a certified Siemens SIVACON and Sedotec VAMOCON partner, planned in EPLAN P8, ProPanel, and Solid Edge). The renewable-energy and e-mobility capabilities are packaged under the BAUER Energie Plus sub-brand, covering photovoltaic, energy storage, intelligent energy management, and EV charging infrastructure. The customer book is broad: enterprise-grade examples include Hotel Rosewood München, Webasto Stockdorf, KBO-Inn-Salzach-Klinikum Wasserburg, BMW Forschungs- und Innovationszentrum (a 30-year engagement), Flughafen München (30 years), Europäisches Patentamt (30 years), Stadtwerke Bad Reichenhall, and Wasserstoffanlage Pfeffenhausen.

The business model is project-based B2B with direct enterprise field sales through the 17 regional branches; pricing is quote-based and project-specific under AGB governing terms. Revenue is generated across three streams: (1) project-based electrical installation services, (2) custom switchgear manufacturing through BAUER Schaltanlagen, and (3) recurring Service und Wartung contracts on installed automation and security systems that create ongoing client stickiness. With approximately 1,900 employees including around 300 apprentices, the firm is sized for simultaneous execution of multiple multi-million-EUR projects (typical volumes around EUR 3 million) while retaining regional responsiveness. Operational leadership passed from founder Franz Bauer sen. to the second generation in 2011, with Alexandra Unterholzer serving alongside Franz Bauer; the company remains fully family-controlled with no external investors, private equity, or venture capital involvement indicated.

Name

Bauer Elektroanlagen Holding GmbH

Legal name

BAUER Elektroanlagen Holding SE

Website

https://bauer-netz.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Bauer Elektroanlagen is a family-owned German electrical engineering company with approximately 1,900 employees across 17 branch offices, delivering integrated electrical installation, building automation, switchgear manufacturing, and renewable energy solutions to industrial, commercial, and public-sector clients in Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting & Building Technology Services

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Power & Energy Electronics Manufacturing Services (UPS, converters, inverters, chargers) (IMAGAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Power Plant Electrical Systems EPC (Switchyard, Transformers, Protection & Controls) (EUAEAAAM), Electromechanical Components (Relays, Switches, Potentiometers, Encoders) (IMAGAJAB)

Keywords

• Electrical installations
• Building automation
• Switchgear manufacturing
• Renewable energy systems
• Security technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Buchbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Installation Services: Project-based electrical installation services for commercial, industrial, and public sector clients. Services include planning, execution, and maintenance of electrical systems.
2. Switchgear Manufacturing: Custom switchgear and control cabinet manufacturing and sales, including standard and special enclosures for industrial applications.
3. Service & Maintenance: Ongoing service, maintenance, and repair services for electrical installations, security systems, and building automation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bauer Elektroanlagen is a German electrical engineering company providing end-to-end electrical installation, energy technology, building automation, security technology, data/media technology and switchgear manufacturing services for commercial, industrial and public sector buildings. The company plans, installs and maintains complex electrical infrastructure including low-voltage and medium-voltage systems, smart building controls, fire/security systems, renewable energy and e-mobility solutions across 17 locations in Germany.

Product overview

BAUER Elektroanlagen is an electrical engineering company offering a comprehensive portfolio of integrated solutions for commercial, industrial, and public buildings. The core offerings include Elektrotechnik (electrical engineering), Energietechnik (energy technology), Sicherheitstechnik (security technology), Daten- und Medientechnik (data and media technology), Gebäudeautomation (building automation), Schaltanlagenbau (switchgear construction), and Erneuerbare Energien & E-Mobility (renewable energy and e-mobility). The company also operates the sub-brand BAUER Energie Plus for sustainable energy solutions. BAUER delivers projects from planning through execution to service and maintenance, serving clients in industry, commerce, energy utilities, and public sectors across 17 German locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BAUER Energie Plus: Brand for sustainable energy solutions including photovoltaic systems, energy storage, and electric mobility charging infrastructure

Products and services

• Elektrotechnik (Electrical Engineering) Electrical installations for commercial, industrial and public buildings including low-voltage switchgear, low-voltage installation, lighting systems, lightning protection and grounding systems, and emergency power systems. Provided as planning, execution and ongoing maintenance.
• Energietechnik (Energy Technology) Energy technology solutions for buildings and industry including transformer stations, medium and low-voltage switchgear, cable construction up to 30 kV, energy distribution and grid connections, reactive power compensation systems, and energy optimization and load management systems.
• Sicherheitstechnik (Security Technology) Security systems for buildings and facilities including fire alarm systems (BMA), voice alarm systems (SAA), intrusion alarm systems (EMA), video surveillance, access control, hazard and fault reporting systems, and time recording systems.
• Daten- und Medientechnik (Data and Media Technology) Data and media technology solutions including data networks and network infrastructure, passive and active data technology installation, digital audio and video transmission systems, microphone and speaker systems, and media control systems (AMX, Crestron).
• Gebäudeautomation (Building Automation) Building automation and smart building solutions that network systems, automate processes and efficiently control operations using BACnet, Modbus, KNX, LON, DALI and SMI standards, including energy management systems per DIN EN ISO 50001 and automated fire protection up to SIL 3.
• Schaltanlagenbau (Switchgear Manufacturing) In-house development and manufacturing of switchgear systems including low-voltage main distribution boards up to 7000A using Siemens Sivacon S8 and Sedotec Vamocon platforms, installation/secondary distribution boards, meter cabinets, control cabinets for industrial automation, protection and control cabinets for utilities, and special enclosures in aluminum, stainless steel and steel.
• BAUER Energie Plus (Renewable Energy & E-Mobility) Performance brand for sustainable energy solutions covering the establishment of photovoltaic systems, connection of energy storage systems, installation of intelligent energy management systems, and charging stations for electric vehicles, including backend and billing systems.
• Service und Wartung (Service and Maintenance) Comprehensive service and maintenance offerings for all installed electrical, security, automation and energy systems across commercial, industrial and public building projects, delivered as ongoing support contracts.

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Siemens SIVACONcoreTechnology or IntegrationBAUER Schaltanlagen is a certified Siemens SIVACON Technology Partner, enabling the company to design and manufacture switchgear systems using Siemens Sivacon S8 platform for low-voltage power distribution up to 7000A.
• Sedotec VAMOCONcoreTechnology or IntegrationBAUER Schaltanlagen is a certified Sedotec VAMOCON Partner, providing additional switchgear manufacturing capabilities and system integration options for energy distribution solutions.
• Wolffkran Open TournamentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBAUER is a partner and sponsor of the ATP Challenger Tournament Wolffkran Open in Ismaning, using the event for employer branding and career orientation programs for students.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ENGIE Deutschland: German arm of global energy and multi-technical services group ENGIE; competes across technical facility management, building automation, and energy infrastructure as part of a broader portfolio.
• ABB AG (Germany): Global switchgear and industrial controls manufacturer with German operations; competes with BAUER Schaltanlagen in low-voltage power distribution while offering much broader product portfolio.
• Schneider Electric Deutschland: Global electrical equipment and building automation major with strong German presence; comparable across switchgear manufacturing and building management systems that overlap with BAUER's portfolio.

Direct peers

• VINCI Energies Deutschland: German arm of VINCI Energies providing electrical engineering, building solutions, and infrastructure services; competes for the same enterprise and industrial customers as BAUER with comparable end-to-end delivery scope.
• Kraftanlagen München: German energy infrastructure EPC and services firm — directly comparable on transformer stations, medium/low-voltage switchgear, and grid connection work that BAUER's Energietechnik segment performs.
• Wisag: German facility-services and electrical-installation provider with comparable end-to-end scope across commercial, industrial, and public-sector clients; direct competitor in the German Mittelstand installation market.
• ROM Technik: German building services and technical facility management provider with overlapping electrical installation, building automation, and energy management offerings for commercial and industrial clients.
• Caverion Deutschland: Nordic-headquartered building solutions and industrial services group with strong German presence in electrical installations, building automation, and energy retrofits — comparable project-based delivery model and customer segments.
• GFR GmbH: German industrial electrical services contractor focused on plant and machinery installations — comparable technical scope to BAUER's Elektrotechnik and MSR offerings for industrial customers.
• SPIE S.A. French-headquartered multi-technical services group with major German operations in electrical installations, building automation, and energy infrastructure — directly comparable multi-region business model and customer segments to BAUER.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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