Systeex fire protection systems

What Systeex fire protection systems does

Systeex Brandschutzsysteme GmbH is a German stationary fire protection systems integrator founded in 2015 and headquartered in Hanau. The company designs, constructs, installs, and maintains fire protection systems — including sprinkler, water spray, foam, gas, fire alarm, kitchen suppression, high-pressure water mist, and projector-type extinguishing systems — for industrial, logistics, commercial, and institutional customers such as BMW, Porsche, DHL, Lidl, Hornbach, Henkel, Merck, Sanofi, Sartorius, Adidas, Deutsche Bahn, and operators of high-rise Frankfurt towers (OMNITURM, WINX-Tower, DB-Tower). It operates a VdS-recognized in-house pipe prefabrication facility at Elmenhorst (acquired from Imtech in 2017) and runs more than 20 service and project offices across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Slovakia.

The business model combines project-based new installation revenue (Neuanlagengeschäft) with recurring service, maintenance and inspection contracts (Service/Wartung) that contributed over 40% of total revenue in 2019. Pricing is project-specific and quote-based, anchored to VdS/FM/DIN standards and fire hazard classification, with the largest single contract to date valued at €6.0M (BMW Wallersdorf logistics center, 235,000 m²). Total performance (Gesamtleistung) reached €152M in the most recently reported fiscal year, with a workforce of over 700 employees; the company reports operating without bank debt and being CrefoZert-certified for creditworthiness.

Go-to-market is enterprise field sales executed through the regional branch network, supplemented by trade-show presence (FeuerTrutz, VdS-BrandschutzTage, INTERSCHUTZ), the Mobile Academy demonstration unit, and a partnership with Fraunhofer UMSICHT for workforce training. The portfolio has been expanded through acquisitions — GAMA-TRONIK (kitchen suppression, 2019), Callies (high-pressure water mist, 2021), and 2023 deals for HKE, ATH Gruppe, and Elektro Schuster (electrical engineering) — and through greenfield international expansion into Austria (Systeex BSS Austria, May 2025). The company is owned by ARE-Gruppe, with Systeex Real Estate GmbH holding operating properties; Christian Hilsdorf serves as Managing Director.

Name

Systeex fire protection systems

Legal name

Systeex Brandschutzsysteme GmbH

Website

https://systeex.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Systeex Brandschutzsysteme GmbH is a German provider that designs, installs, and maintains stationary fire protection systems — sprinklers, foam, gas, water mist, and alarms — for industrial, logistics, commercial, and institutional customers across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Slovakia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection Systems Installation and Service

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Alarm Systems (Design/Install/Service/Monitoring) (BPABAHAA), Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO2/Kitchen Hood) (IMAIAJAE), Fire Protection Piping & Sprinkler System Components (IMADALAJ)

Keywords

• Fire protection systems
• Sprinkler installation
• Fire suppression systems
• Fire alarm systems
• Industrial fire protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices34 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Installation Projects (Neuanlagengeschäft): Project-based revenue from the design, construction, and installation of stationary fire protection systems including sprinkler, foam, gas, water mist, and fire alarm systems for new buildings and retrofits. Projects range from large logistics centers (e.g., BMW Wallersdorf at 235,000 m²) to high-rise buildings and industrial facilities. Revenue is one-time per project but the company maintains a strong pipeline with continuous new contract wins. In 2023, new orders totaled over EUR 100M. In 2017 new orders were EUR 56.3M; in 2016 EUR 50.0M.
2. Service, Maintenance and Inspection (Service und Wartung): Recurring revenue from nationwide service, maintenance, inspection, and framework contracts covering installed fire protection systems. Service operations contributed over 40% of total revenue in 2019. The company operates 20+ service locations across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Contracts are structured as annual or multi-year service agreements with regular inspection cadences.
3. Pipe Prefabrication (Rohrvorfertigung): Revenue from in-house pipe prefabrication facility in Elmenhorst supplying pipe sections, fittings, and sprinkler connections both for internal Systeex construction sites and for external customers in the fire protection and metalworking industries.
4. Electrotechnik / Electrical Systems: Revenue from electrical systems integration and services through acquired subsidiaries Systeex Elektrotechnik Schuster, HKE Systeex, and Systeex Elektrotechnik Roegels, covering electrical installation related to fire protection systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Systeex Brandschutzsysteme GmbH designs, constructs, installs, and maintains stationary fire protection systems for industrial, logistics, commercial, and institutional customers. Its core offerings include sprinkler, water spray, foam, gas, kitchen, and high-pressure water mist extinguishing systems, plus fire alarm systems, supported by an in-house VdS-recognized pipe prefabrication facility. The company also provides nationwide inspection, maintenance, and service contracts for installed systems.

Product overview

Systeex Brandschutzsysteme GmbH is a fire protection systems provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of stationary fire protection solutions. The core offering consists of various extinguishing systems including sprinkler systems, water spray systems, foam systems, gas systems, fire alarm systems, and kitchen extinguishing systems, complemented by high-pressure water mist and projector-type systems. The company operates a VdS-recognized pipe pre-fabrication facility in Elmenhorst and provides testing services. Service offerings include installation, maintenance, diesel and pump services, and specialized training through the Systeex Academy and Mobile Academy. The company has expanded through acquisitions including GAMA-TRONIK (kitchen fire protection) and Callies (high-pressure water mist systems). Regional operations are supported through subsidiaries in Austria (Systeex BSS Austria), Slovakia (Systeex Fire Safety s.r.o.), and Switzerland (Systeex FB), as well as multiple electrical engineering subsidiaries. The company projects, constructs, installs, and maintains stationary fire protection systems with all required certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Systeex Academy: Internal training and continuing education program for employees, covering technical fire protection skills, sprinkler installation, and service.
• Mobile Academy
• Systeex Fire Safety s.r.o.
• Systeex Elektrotechnik

Products and services

• Sprinkler Systems (Sprinkleranlagen)
• Water Spray Extinguishing Systems (Sprühwasserlöschanlagen)
• Foam Extinguishing Systems (Schaumlöschanlagen)
• Gas Extinguishing Systems (Gaslöschanlagen)
• Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (Brandmeldeanlagen)
• Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems (Küchenlöschanlagen)
• High-Pressure Water Mist Systems (Hochdruck-Wassernebel-Systeme)
• Projector-Type Extinguishing Systems (Werferlöschanlagen)
• Service and Maintenance (Service und Wartung)
• Diesel and Pump Service (Diesel- und Pumpenservice)
• Pipe Prefabrication (Rohrvorfertigung)
• Electrical Engineering Services (Elektrotechnik)
• Systeex System-Check

Quantifiable outcome

• Service and maintenance contracts contributed over 40% of total revenue in 2019, demonstrating a strong recurring revenue base
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers32 records

Segments5 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

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fraunhofer-Institut UMSICHTcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2018Systeex partnered with Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology UMSICHT to develop a comprehensive, practice-oriented continuing education program for technicians in plant construction and service. The partnership resulted in a modular training curriculum (Systeex Academy modules) combining theoretical foundations with practical application exercises.
• VdS Schadenverhütung GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationSysteex is VdS-certified for the erection of fire protection systems and for maintenance services. VdS is Germany's leading certification body for fire protection and loss prevention, and its certification is required by most industrial insurance policies. This partnership/-certification is fundamental to Systeex's market access.
• GAMA-TRONIK Brandschutzsysteme GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired in 2019, GAMA-TRONIK specializes in kitchen fire suppression systems, complementing Systeex's portfolio. The acquisition expanded Systeex's capabilities into the food service and commercial kitchen fire protection segment. GAMA-TRONIK operates locations in Edenkoben and Dessau.
• Callies Brandschutzsysteme GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired in August 2021, Callies specializes in high-pressure water mist fire suppression systems. The acquisition significantly expanded Systeex's technology portfolio with a proprietary high-pressure water mist capability. Callies operates locations in Seeheim-Jugenheim, Forstinning, and Köln.
• ATH Gruppe / Systeex FB Feuer- und Brandschutz GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSysteex acquired ATH's sprinkler service business in Saarland in June 2023, establishing the subsidiary Systeex FB Feuer- und Brandschutz GmbH (based in Switzerland). ATH brought an established service customer base and regional presence in the Saarland region.
• HKE Systeex GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired to strengthen Systeex's electrical engineering capabilities (Elektrotechnik), expanding services related to fire alarm systems and electrical integration. HKE operates from Köln.
• Systeex Elektrotechnik Schuster GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired electrical engineering company strengthening Systeex's electrical systems integration capabilities. Operates from Unterföhring (near Munich) and Wittichenau (Saxony).
• Systeex Elektrotechnik Roegels GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired electrical engineering company adding to Systeex's electrical installation capabilities. Located in Wegberg, North Rhine-Westphalia.
• Systeex BSS Austria GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in May 2025, Systeex BSS Austria GmbH (based in Tulln, Austria) represents Systeex's expansion into the Austrian market, providing fire protection systems installation and service across Austria.
• bvbf (Bundesverband Brandschutz Fachbetriebe)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSysteex is one of four founding members of the bvbf specialist group for Automatic Fire Extinguishing and Fire Detection Systems. The bvbf is Germany's trade association for fire protection companies.
• Wirtschaftsinitiative Mittelstand Main-Kinzig (WIM)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSysteex is a member of the Mittelstand Initiative Main-Kinzig, a regional business development organization. Displayed as partner logo on the Systeex website footer.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Securitas Fire and Safety: Securitas offers fire-safety monitoring, alarm, and integrated safety services across Europe — overlapping with Systeex in fire-alarm maintenance and remote monitoring rather than new-installation contracting.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Fire Safety): Siemens provides fire-alarm and detection systems as part of its smart-infrastructure portfolio; competes with Systeex on detection and integrated building systems, especially in large commercial and infrastructure projects.
• Johnson Controls (Tyco Fire Protection): Johnson Controls (Tyco) is a global incumbent in fire-suppression, sprinkler, and detection products and services; it competes with Systeex particularly on larger enterprise and data-center projects as part of a broader building-technology portfolio.
• Honeywell Building Technologies (Fire/Life Safety): Honeywell's Fire & Life Safety division supplies detection, notification, and suppression systems globally — overlapping with Systeex in fire alarm and gas-suppression segments across enterprise and data-center customers.

Direct peers

• Minimax Viking: Minimax Viking is one of the largest stationary fire-protection contractors in Europe (German HQ), designing, installing, and servicing sprinkler, foam, gas, and fire-alarm systems — directly overlapping with Systeex across virtually its entire product portfolio and customer verticals.
• Calanbau Brandschutz: Calanbau is a German-based stationary fire-protection systems contractor (part of the Imtech/Cofely heritage) with comparable sprinkler, foam, and gas-suppression services — a closely matched DACH install-and-service peer.
• svt Brandschutz: svt is a major German-based fire-protection specialist offering active and passive fire-protection services to industrial, logistics, and commercial customers — directly comparable to Systeex's full-lifecycle installation and service model.
• Wichmann Brandschutz: Wichmann is a German fire-protection systems provider (sprinkler, foam, gas) focused on industrial and commercial customers with nationwide service — closely comparable to Systeex's DACH install-and-maintain model.
• RTS Gruppe (Riemann Tyzack Sicherheitslösungen): RTS Gruppe is a German fire-protection systems integrator providing sprinkler, alarm, and extinguisher services across industrial, logistics, and commercial segments — a regional DACH peer with similar project-plus-service mix.

Emerging players

• Calder Group (Fire Suppression): Calder Group is a specialist fire-suppression contractor active in Europe with comparable install-and-service capabilities for industrial customers; serves as a mid-market peer in adjacencies such as high-pressure water mist and foam systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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