What HIG does

HIG (Hollandse Installatie Groep) is a Dutch technical services company founded in 1982, operating two independent divisions from offices in Bodegraven and Heerhugowaard. HIG Building Solutions (HBS) advises, installs, and maintains building-bound systems including electrotechnical infrastructure, network infrastructure and data centers, security (access control, CCTV, fire detection), IT/communication networks, and KNX-based building automation (domotica) for commercial, institutional, industrial, and luxury residential clients. HIG Traffic Systems (HTS) is a provider of traffic monitoring, registration, and detection systems serving Dutch municipal and infrastructure authorities, with offerings spanning ANPR (mobile and static), tunnel safety and SOS systems, traffic counters, public lighting, dynamic traffic management, priority detection for emergency vehicles, queue detection, weigh-in-motion, and a proprietary HBF bicycle counting/guidance system.

The company monetizes through project-based installation services (one-time contracts for new construction, retrofit, and specialized installations) and recurring service and maintenance contracts supported by 24/7 helpdesks in both divisions. GTM is sales-led and B2B, with project acquisition driven by direct enterprise sales, tender participation, and referrals from construction-firm partners such as De Vries en Verburg Bouw and ToekomstBouw. Customer segments include office and utility buildings, traffic and infrastructure authorities, luxury residential, and educational institutions, with named logos spanning Rotterdam Ahoy, BMW dealership Maaral Alkmaar, Zandbergen Vleeswaren, Oscar Romero College, Wooninc., and Bell Hotel Zandvoort.

HIG holds a substantial certification portfolio (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, VCA**, ISO 27001 for HTS, SCIOS Scope 10, CCV-BMI, BORG, SCL Level 3, KNX Advanced, AVAYA Gold, CO2 Performance Ladder Level 3) that supports eligibility for Dutch public tenders. Since April 2023, HIG has operated as a 100% subsidiary of VDK Groep, a Dutch conglomerate of independent installation companies, retaining its brand and operational autonomy while accessing group-level resources.

Name

HIG

Legal name

H.I.G. Elektrotechniek B.V.

Website

https://hig.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Short description

HIG (Hollandse Installatie Groep) is a Dutch technical services firm operating two divisions: Building Solutions (electrical, data, security, automation) and Traffic Systems (ANPR, tunnel safety, dynamic traffic management) for B2B clients in the Netherlands. A 100% VDK Groep subsidiary since 2023.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building & Traffic Systems Installation Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Security, Safety & Fire/Life Safety Management (BPABAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workplace/Occupancy Data, Utilization & IWMS Administration (BPABAFAF), Enterprise Service Management (ESM) Platforms (HDAEALAB)

Keywords

• Building systems integration
• Traffic management systems
• Electrotechnical installation services
• Network infrastructure services
• Building automation solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Bodegraven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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. Project-Based Installation Services: One-time project engagements for installation, renovation, and maintenance of building and traffic systems. Revenue generated through project contracts for new construction, retrofit, and specialized installations.
2. Service and Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing maintenance and support services including 24/7 helpdesk operations for both HIG Building Solutions and HIG Traffic Systems divisions. Both divisions maintain dedicated service organizations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HIG is a Dutch technical services provider that advises, installs, and maintains building-bound systems (electrotechnical installations, network infrastructure and data centers, IT & communication, security, and KNX-based building automation) under its HIG Building Solutions division, and delivers intelligent traffic monitoring, ANPR license plate recognition, tunnel safety, dynamic traffic management, and public lighting systems under its HIG Traffic Systems division. Services span new construction, renovation, and 24/7 maintenance and helpdesk support for commercial, industrial, educational, municipal, and luxury residential clients across the Netherlands.

Product overview

HIG (Dynamisch in techniek) is a Dutch technical services company founded in 1982, operating as a holding with two main divisions: HIG Building Solutions (HBS) and HIG Traffic Systems (HTS). HBS focuses on building-related systems including electrotechnical services, network infrastructure and data centers, IT & communication, security systems, and building automation (domotica). HTS specializes in traffic sector solutions including ANPR license plate recognition, tunnel safety systems, traffic monitoring and registration, dynamic traffic management (DVM), and public lighting systems. Both divisions operate independently while sharing resources under the VDK Groep parent company (acquired in April 2023), serving the Dutch market from offices in Bodegraven and Heerhugowaard.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HIG Building Solutions (HBS) Technical service provider that advises, installs, and maintains building-bound systems (Gebouw Gebonden Systemen) including electrotechnical installations, network infrastructure, data centers, security systems, and IT & communication solutions for office, institutional, industrial, and luxury residential environments.
• HIG Traffic Systems (HTS) Leading provider in the Dutch traffic sector offering advanced traffic monitoring, registration, and detection systems including ANPR license plate recognition, tunnel safety systems, traffic data collection, dynamic traffic management, public lighting, and queue/priority detection.
• Elektrotechniek (Electrotechnical Services)

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced PUE from 1.6 to below 1.4 after datacenter upgrade
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• VDK Groep Member CompaniesminorOthersIndependent operating companies within VDK Groep holding various specializations, with HIG maintaining autonomy while leveraging group synergies.
• B&G Audio Video DomoticaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on exclusive residential projects including the Amsterdam project in 2015 and ongoing luxury housing developments. B&G provides audio/video systems while HIG handles electrical and domotica integration. Joint customer demonstrations through B&G showroom with HIG technical validation.
• ToekomstBouwminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction firm partner for office-to-apartment conversion projects. ToekomstBouw acts as main contractor while HIG provides electrical installation services. Long-standing collaboration on multiple transformation projects.
• De Vries en Verburg BouwminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction company partner for various projects including West End Residence and Holland Haag headquarters. Long-standing relationship with over 10 diverse projects completed together.
• HEVOminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction consortium partner on educational projects including the new construction of SG Antoni Gaudi and Da Vinci College in Purmerend.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Unica: Dutch multi-disciplinary installation and building services firm covering electrical, security, IT infrastructure and building automation — highly comparable to HIG's HBS division across office, healthcare, education and data center segments.
• Kropman Installatietechniek: Dutch technical installer specializing in electrical installations, building automation and security for commercial and industrial clients — directly comparable to HIG's HBS service portfolio and customer mix.
• Vialis: Dutch specialist in traffic management systems, dynamic traffic management (DVM), VRI installations and tunnel technology — directly comparable to HIG Traffic Systems' core offerings to Dutch municipalities and Rijkswaterstaat.
• Croonwolter&dros: Large Dutch technical services and electrical installation company offering building-bound systems, energy solutions, and security across commercial and public-sector clients — the closest direct peer to HIG Building Solutions in scope and customer base.
• KoHartog Verkeerstechniek: Dutch specialist in traffic installations, VRI, public lighting and traffic control systems for municipalities — closely comparable niche peer to HIG Traffic Systems in the Dutch municipal tender market.
• Dynniq (Imtech Traffic & Infra): European provider of intelligent traffic management, tunnel and infrastructure solutions — competing head-to-head with HIG Traffic Systems in Dutch ANPR, VRI and dynamic traffic management tenders.

Broad incumbents

• Swarco: Austrian-headquartered global traffic technology group offering VRI, ANPR, tunnel and dynamic traffic management systems — competes with HIG Traffic Systems across European tenders and brings broader product depth.
• BAM Bouw en Techniek: Large Dutch construction group's building-technical services division delivering electrical, security and building automation installations — competes with HIG for Dutch commercial, education and data center projects at larger scale.
• SPIE Nederland: Subsidiary of SPIE SA, a major European technical services group providing electrical, mechanical and ICT services across buildings and infrastructure — overlaps with HIG in electrical contracting and traffic infrastructure but at significantly larger scale.
• Heijmans Utiliteit & Infra: Major Dutch construction and infrastructure group with utility and building-technical services divisions — overlaps with HIG in electrical installations, public lighting and traffic infrastructure but operates at substantially larger scale and scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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