JWR elektrotechniek

What JWR elektrotechniek does

JWR Elektrotechniek B.V. is a Dutch electrical installation company founded in 1945 and headquartered in Wijchen, Netherlands. The company specializes in the design, construction, and maintenance of electrical, communication, and security installations for commercial, healthcare, industrial, logistics, and residential clients, primarily across eastern and central regions of the Netherlands (Gelderland, Brabant, Limburg). JWR operates as a subsidiary of DES Group B.V., a conglomerate of nine specialized electrical companies it joined in May 2022, while retaining its own brand, culture, and operational autonomy.

The company's core offerings span three disciplines: Elektrotechniek (electrical installations, lighting and lighting control systems, sustainable energy solutions including EV charging, PV/solar panels, LED lighting, and infrared heating), Communicatietechniek (data networks in copper and fiber, door communication systems), and Beveiligingstechniek (fire detection and evacuation, intrusion detection, access control, and CCTV). Its technical platform is built on Building Information Modeling (BIM) for integrated 3D design collaboration with construction partners, and includes smart lighting control systems that manage illumination based on time, presence, daylight, and motion. Notable delivered projects include BREEAM-NL Excellent certified and gas-free (gasloos) distribution centers, temperature-controlled pharmaceutical warehouses (DHL Wijchen, -80°C to 25°C), and multi-tenant life sciences buildings (Kadans Plus Ultra).

JWR generates revenue primarily through custom, project-based B2B contracts with enterprise clients in construction, real estate development, healthcare, and logistics, supported by long-term partnerships with construction firms including Wijnen Bouwgroep and Goldbeck Nederland. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales tied to construction tender cycles, with project-specific quotes based on scope, complexity, and total cost of ownership considerations. Recurring revenue is supported by ongoing maintenance agreements. The company serves approximately 50 employees from its Wijchen headquarters and delivers projects nationwide.

Name

JWR elektrotechniek

Legal name

JWR Elektrotechniek B.V.

Website

https://jwr.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

JWR Elektrotechniek is a Dutch electrical installation company founded in 1945, specializing in the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical, communication, and security systems for healthcare, logistics, commercial, and residential clients in the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Alarm Systems (Design/Install/Service/Monitoring) (BPABAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Street Lighting & Area Lighting EPC / Maintenance (EUAEACAH), Fire & Life Safety Code Compliance Inspections & Consulting (AHJ Support) (BPABAHAJ)

Keywords

• Electrical installation services
• Security systems integration
• Lighting control systems
• Data network cabling
• Sustainable energy solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Wijchen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Installation Services: Design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems for commercial, healthcare, industrial, and residential buildings. Revenue generated through project-based contracts and ongoing maintenance agreements.
2. Communication Technology Services: Data network installation and door communication systems for businesses, including wired and wireless solutions.
3. Security Systems: Fire detection, evacuation, intrusion detection, access control, and camera surveillance installation services. Delivered in collaboration with DES Beveiligingstechniek.
4. Sustainable Energy Solutions: Installation of EV charging stations, PV/solar panels, LED lighting upgrades, and sustainable energy systems with focus on total cost of ownership optimization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

JWR Elektrotechniek designs, installs, and maintains electrical, communication, and security installations for commercial, healthcare, industrial, and residential buildings. Core offerings span three disciplines: Elektrotechniek (electrical installations, lighting control, sustainable energy including PV panels and EV charging), Communicatietechniek (data networks and door communication), and Beveiligingstechniek (fire detection, intrusion detection, access control, and CCTV). The firm emphasizes total cost of ownership and lifecycle consulting alongside project delivery.

Product overview

JWR Elektrotechniek is an electrical installation company offering a comprehensive portfolio of services across three main disciplines: Elektrotechniek (electrical engineering), Communicatietechniek (communication technology), and Beveiligingstechniek (security technology). Their core offerings include electrical installations, lighting and lighting control systems, sustainable energy solutions (PV panels, EV charging), data networks, door communication, fire detection and evacuation systems, intrusion detection, access control, and camera surveillance. The company provides design, installation, and maintenance services for various sectors including utility, healthcare, industrial, and commercial real estate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elektrotechnische installaties (E-installaties)
• Verlichting en lichtregelsystemen
• Duurzame energie (Sustainable Energy)
• Datanetwerken (Data Networks)
• Deurcommunicatie (Door Communication)
• Brandmeld- en ontruimingsinstallaties (Fire Detection and Evacuation)
• Inbraakbeveiliging (Intrusion Detection)
• Toegangscontrole (Access Control)
• Camerabewaking (Camera Surveillance)

Quantifiable outcome

• BREEAM-NL Excellent certified buildings delivered
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DES GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2022DES Group (Dutch Electrical Solutions) acquired JWR Elektrotechniek in May 2022. JWR maintains its own name and culture while receiving support from the parent company. JWR joined sister companies Valkenaars Elektrotechniek, Verheggen Elektrotechniek, DES Service & Onderhoud, DES Beveiligingstechniek, DES Retailtechniek, NVO Verdelerbouw, Regio Service Elektrotechniek, and DES Energy Solutions under the DES Group umbrella.
• Goossen Te PasminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction and installation partner collaborating with JWR on Plus Ultra Utrecht project for Life Science sector high-tech work environment.
• InstaanminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInstallation partner working with JWR on Plus Ultra Utrecht project combining electrical expertise with building installations.
• Wijnen BouwgroepcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLong-term construction partnership with multiple projects including DHL Phase 2 Weert (66,500m²), Kopgebouw Dordrecht, and various residential and commercial developments.
• Goldbeck Nederland B.V.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProject developer partnership for large-scale logistics projects including EvolutionRE Weert (89,000m²) and Panattoni Heerlen XXL distribution center.
• DES BeveiligingstechniekcoreTechnology or IntegrationSister company within DES Group specializing in security technology including CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and fire detection systems. JWR collaborates on projects requiring integrated security solutions.
• N.E.C. NijmegenminorGTM or Marketing Partner26-year Business & OSRN (Business Club) membership providing brand visibility at the Goffertstadion and community engagement. Sponsorship relationship with local football club.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Unica Groep: Major Dutch technical installer providing electrical, security, communication, and sustainable-energy installations for commercial, healthcare, and industrial buildings. Closely comparable mid-size Dutch installer with overlapping service portfolio (E-installaties, brandmelding, datanetwerken) and similar enterprise project-tender model.
• Croonwolter&dros: Large Dutch technical services firm offering electrical engineering, security, fire safety, and building installations across utility, healthcare, and industrial sectors. Comparable in service breadth and regulated-vertical exposure (healthcare, life sciences, data centers), but materially larger in headcount and geographic reach.
• Kropman Installatietechniek: Dutch installer specializing in electrical, mechanical, and security installations for commercial buildings, healthcare, and clean-room environments. Closely comparable mid-sized Dutch peer with similar B2B project-based model and presence in healthcare and industrial verticals.
• Van Dorp Installateurs: Dutch technical services company providing electrical installations, fire and security systems, and HVAC services for commercial and industrial clients. Directly comparable multi-regional Dutch installer with overlapping service lines including fire detection, access control, and data networks.
• HOMIJ Technische Installaties: Dutch installer focused on electrical, mechanical, and security installations for commercial buildings, data centers, and industrial facilities. Comparable in service mix (E-installaties, brandmeld, toegangscontrole) and Dutch enterprise project focus.
• Eekels Technology: Dutch electrical engineering and installation company delivering electrical, automation, and sustainable-energy solutions for industrial, maritime, and building markets. Comparable Dutch electrical contractor with overlapping energy-transition and industrial-vertical exposure.

Broad incumbents

• SPIE Nederland: Subsidiary of European technical services group SPIE, providing electrical, HVAC, fire safety, and security installations across the Netherlands. Overlapping capabilities in fire detection, security systems, and electrical installations for buildings, but materially larger and serving a broader national footprint.
• ENGIE Services Nederland: Dutch arm of global energy and technical services group ENGIE, providing electrical installations, energy solutions, and facility services for commercial and industrial customers. Overlapping capabilities in sustainable energy (PV, EV charging), building electrical systems, and energy-efficiency retrofits, but operates at much greater scale as a broad incumbent.
• Heijmans: Large Dutch construction and infrastructure company with a technical installations division covering electrical, mechanical, and sustainability solutions for buildings and infrastructure. Comparable in project-based model and Dutch construction-sector exposure, but much larger and broader than JWR's specialist positioning.
• BAM Bouw en Techniek: Major Dutch construction group's technical installations division, delivering integrated electrical, mechanical, and digital building solutions for commercial, healthcare, and public-sector projects. Overlapping in healthcare, logistics, and commercial building installations but at significantly larger scale and broader scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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