What Gestical does

Gestical SA is a Swiss energy-services company headquartered in Cadempino, Ticino, that supplies and installs consumption measurement instruments and delivers the recurring services that turn those instruments into billable data for Swiss property administrators, building owners, and landlords. The company was founded in the early 2000s and has operated for over 20 years exclusively inside Switzerland, originating from the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino before expanding national coverage. Its commercial footprint spans hardware distribution, recurring measurement services, and energy-consulting work for multi-apartment and commercial buildings.

The product portfolio centers on three hardware lines: electronic heat cost allocators (ripartitori di calore) certified to EN 834 and offered in both Radio wM-Bus and LoRa variants; ultrasonic heat meters and sanitary water meters compliant with MID MI-001 and the OMS/EN 13757-X interoperability standard; and the T-MAG magnetic filtration and Toptherm chemical-treatment family, homologated under Swiss OPChim and certified by NSF (formerly BUILDCERT). Underlying these products is a proprietary LoRaWAN-based IoT communication infrastructure supporting remote meter reading with battery life up to 15 years, AES-128 encrypted transmission, and integration into the Swiss LoRaWAN network. The company also resells the Honeywell evohome IoT thermoregulation system as a white-label add-on.

Gestical monetizes through three concurrent streams: one-time hardware sales of allocators, meters, filters, and IoT devices; recurring annual measurement and cost-allocation services under the Swiss CISE/CISR billing models; and project-based professional services including heat-transfer-fluid analysis, building thermographic inspections, drone-based photovoltaic inspections (2025 launch), and energy-saving consulting. Distribution is hybrid: a direct B2B field-sales team with a national service fleet (recently upgraded to hybrid vehicles) sells to property administrators and real-estate firms, supported by an in-house front office, an e-commerce shop, and referral partnerships through Engelmann (exclusive Swiss OEM partner), SVIT Ticino, HEV Ticino, and ATTS. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the Adt Energy Contractor subsidiary extends the offering into renewable heating-system retrofits.

Name

Gestical

Legal name

Gestical SA

Website

https://gestical.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gestical SA is a Ticino-based Swiss company that supplies, installs, and services heat cost allocators, ultrasonic meters, magnetic filtration systems, and LoRaWAN IoT infrastructure, while delivering recurring annual measurement and cost-allocation services to property administrators and building owners across Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Measurement Instruments and Building Energy Services

NAICS

Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (423720), Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Cooling Tower & Evaporative Condenser Water Treatment (BPABAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

HOA / Condominium Association Management (BPAJAFAH)

Keywords

• Heat cost allocation
• Energy measurement instruments
• Building metering services
• Magnetic filtration systems
• Consumption data monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Cadempino

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of heat cost allocators, heat meters (ultrasonic), water meters, magnetic filters, and IoT thermoregulation devices. Products include both standalone devices and integrated systems with radio/LoRa connectivity.
2. Measurement Services: Annual meter reading, energy cost accounting, and allocation services for heating and water consumption in multi-apartment buildings.
3. Energy Analysis Services: Heat transfer fluid analysis, thermographic analysis, drone-based photovoltaic inspections, and energy consulting services for building optimization.
4. System Maintenance: Heating system cleaning, magnetic filtration maintenance, and ongoing support services for heating efficiency optimization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Gestical SA is a Swiss supplier and installer of consumption measurement instruments for residential and commercial buildings. It supplies, installs, and services heat cost allocators, ultrasonic heat meters, sanitary water meters, magnetic filtration systems, Toptherm chemical water-treatment products, and Honeywell evohome IoT thermoregulation systems, all connected through its proprietary LoRa/LoRaWAN remote-reading infrastructure. It also delivers recurring measurement, annual energy cost accounting under Swiss CISE/CISR models, thermographic and drone-based photovoltaic inspections, and energy-saving advisory services to property administrators and building owners throughout Switzerland.

Product overview

Gestical SA is a Swiss Energy Save Company offering a unified portfolio of hardware products and associated services for energy measurement, accounting, and efficiency in residential and commercial buildings. The core hardware portfolio centers on three measurement product lines: (1) heat cost allocators (Ripartitori di Calore) in Radio wM-Bus and LoRa variants, (2) ultrasonic heat meters and sanitary water meters, and (3) T-MAG magnetic filters with Toptherm chemical treatment products. Gestical extends its offering through the Honeywell evohome IoT thermoregulation platform, enabling smart per-room heating control. The entire product line is underpinned by Gestical's proprietary LoRaWAN IoT communication infrastructure for remote, automated meter reading. Complementary to hardware, Gestical provides professional services including annual energy cost allocation (CISE/CISR model), heat transfer fluid analysis, thermographic inspections (including drone-based photovoltaic inspections), and energy-saving advisory. The company operates exclusively in Switzerland, with over 20 years of experience and serves as the exclusive Swiss global sales partner for Engelmann.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heat Cost Allocators (Ripartitori di Calore) Electronic devices that measure the heat emitted by radiators in individual apartments within centralized heating systems, compliant with European standard EN 834. Available in Radio wM-Bus and LoRa connectivity variants, with optical programming interface, tamper detection, and 2-year data memory. Used by property administrators and building owners in Swiss multi-apartment buildings.
• Ultrasonic Heat Meters Compact ultrasonic energy meters that measure thermal energy (MWh) on heating circuit supply lines, comprising a volumetric part, two temperature sensors, and an integrated calculation unit. Support LoRaWAN, wireless M-Bus, M-Bus, and Modbus communication; battery life up to 20 years; also available for cooling and hybrid heat/cold applications. Designed for property administrators and building owners.
• Water Meters (Contatori Acqua) Water meters for sanitary hot and cold water measurement using multiget or singlet systems with turbine rotors. Available in mechanical and electronic versions with integrated radio module; volumetric Woltman variants for high flow rates. Compliant with MID MI-001 and OMS EN 13757-X. For property administrators, building owners, and water utilities.
• T-MAG Magnetic Filters and Toptherm Chemical Treatment Products T-MAG magnetic dirt separators (including T-MAG and T-MAG F for flow rates 15–120 m³/h) capture iron oxides and non-magnetic impurities via powerful magnets and filtration baskets with semi-automatic backwash. Toptherm chemical products (Clean1, Clean3, Clean5, Clean8, Clean10, Protect1, Protect50, Biocid) clean, protect, and inhibit corrosion and incrustation in heating water systems. All NSF/BUILDCERT-certified and Swiss OPChim-homologated. For property owners, heating-system installers, and facility managers.
• Honeywell evohome IoT Thermoregulation System IoT-based zoned temperature management solution by Honeywell, offered by Gestical as a smart thermoregulation product. Allows app-controlled per-room or per-zone heating delivery, optimized when paired with Gestical heat cost allocators for energy-conscious households. Sold via shop.gestical.ch.
• Energy Accounting and Cost Allocation Service Annual consumption reading, billing, and cost allocation service for heating and hot water costs based on actual individual consumption, following Swiss CISE and CISR calculation models. Includes property energy analysis, consumption graphs, mid-period readings for tenant changes, and thermographic expert assessments. Recurring subscription-style service for property administrators and building owners.
• Heat Transfer Fluid Analysis Service Water quality analysis service for heating systems, using Langelier and Ryznar indices to assess corrosion and scaling risk, with recommended chemical treatment (Protect1 inhibitor) and T-MAG filtration solutions to prevent damage and reduce energy costs. Offered free as an introductory service to property owners and heating-system operators.
• Building Thermographic Analysis Service Building thermographic inspection service using infrared cameras to detect thermal bridging, heat loss, moisture infiltration, air leaks, uninsulated flues, and heating pipe blockages. Covers entire buildings or individual units for residential and commercial properties. Used by property owners, building managers, and energy consultants.
• Photovoltaic Drone Inspection Service Aerial thermographic inspection of photovoltaic systems using UFAC/EASA-certified drone pilots with high-resolution radiometric thermal cameras. Identifies hot spots, inactive strings, faulty bypass diodes, delamination, and PID anomalies without interrupting energy production. Deliverables include a certified technical report with georeferenced mapping, anomaly classification, and actionable maintenance recommendations. For PV system owners and property managers across Switzerland.
• Energy Saving Advisory Service Consulting service for energy-saving strategies including building envelope quality classification, heating, cooling and domestic hot water system optimization, and design of direct or indirect energy metering systems for residential and industrial applications. Used by property owners and businesses planning efficiency upgrades.
• Gestical LoRa/LoRaWAN IoT Communication Infrastructure Gestical's LoRaWAN-based remote-reading platform providing long-range, low-power wireless data transmission from meters and heat allocators to a central server. Enables daily consumption monitoring, real-time anomaly alerts, and remote meter reading without entering apartments. AES-128 native encryption, up to 15-year battery life, up to 15 km open-field and 2 km urban range. Compatible with Swiss LoRaWAN network infrastructure. Sold as a standalone infrastructure offering underpinning Gestical's connected metering products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30% annual savings on heating costs through heat cost allocators
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• EngelmannflagshipTechnology or IntegrationGestical is the exclusive global sales partner for Engelmann in Switzerland for over 20 years. This partnership provides access to premium German heating measurement technology, enabling Gestical to offer high-quality, certified products with ongoing technical support and training from qualified technicians.
• Adt Energy ContractorflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company focused on renewable heating solutions. Adt Energy Contractor helps customers transition from oil or gas heating to sustainable renewable heating systems through the Calore Rinnovabile (Renewable Heat) program. Gestical promotes Adt Energy Contractor services on their platform.
• HEV TicinocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting member of HEV Ticino (Swiss Property Owners Association). Gestical participates in association activities and markets its services to property owners in Ticino.
• SVIT TicinocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerActive member of SVIT Ticino (Swiss Real Estate Association). Partnership provides access to real estate industry professionals and legitimizes Gestical's services for property administrators.
• ATTSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerActive member of ATTS (Ticino Technical Services Association). Association membership supports industry credibility and networking.
• AutorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Autors for fleet vehicle supply. Gestical recently acquired hybrid Dacia Duster vehicles for their service fleet to reduce environmental impact while serving customers throughout Switzerland.
• LoRa AlliancecoreTechnology or IntegrationMember of LoRa Alliance, an open, non-profit association that promotes LoRaWAN as the global leading secure, carrier-grade IoT LPWAN connectivity standard. Gestical's LoRa-enabled products comply with LoRaWAN specifications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Techem: Techem is a leading European provider of heat cost allocation, submetering, and energy services for buildings, with established operations in Switzerland. They compete directly with Gestical in the same customer segment (property administrators and building owners) using similar heat cost allocator and meter reading service models.
• ista: ista is a global leader in energy management services for buildings, providing heat cost allocation, water metering, and consumption-based billing across European markets including Switzerland. Their core business model - recurring meter reading and cost allocation services - directly mirrors Gestical's primary offering at significantly larger scale.
• Minol Messtechnik: Minol is a German-based provider of heat cost allocation, submetering, and energy services to property managers and building owners across Europe. They offer similar products (heat cost allocators, heat meters, water meters) and services (consumption-based billing) with comparable technology and customer approach.
• Brunata: Brunata specializes in heat cost allocation, submetering, and energy management services for residential and commercial buildings in European markets. They compete directly with Gestical on heat cost allocators, meter reading services, and consumption-based billing for multi-tenant properties.
• Qundis GmbH: Qundis provides smart metering solutions for heat cost allocation and consumption measurement in multi-family buildings across Europe. They manufacture heat cost allocators, water meters, and smart meter reading infrastructure (radio and IoT) - directly overlapping with Gestical's product portfolio and target customers.

Others

• Engelmann Sensor GmbH: Engelmann is Gestical's exclusive Swiss distribution partner and a German manufacturer of heat meters, water meters, and heat cost allocators. While primarily a technology partner, Engelmann also sells directly in other markets, making them both a supplier and partial competitor in the broader European metering ecosystem.
• Honeywell International: Honeywell is the manufacturer of the evohome IoT thermoregulation system that Gestical distributes as part of its smart home/building offering. As a major building technology incumbent, they are an enabling partner for Gestical's product line and represent adjacent competitive territory in connected building solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Diehl Metering: Diehl Metering is a major European manufacturer of smart metering solutions including heat meters, water meters, and smart meter communication systems. As a broader incumbent, they offer the underlying metering technology that Gestical distributes (via Engelmann partnership) and competes in adjacent IoT metering infrastructure.
• Zenner International: Zenner is a German-based manufacturer and service provider of metering solutions for heat, water, and gas, with European-wide operations. They offer products and services that overlap with Gestical's portfolio of heat cost allocators, meters, and consumption-based billing for multi-tenant buildings.
• Landis+Gyr: Landis+Gyr is a Swiss-headquartered global leader in smart metering infrastructure and energy management solutions. While primarily focused on utility-scale electricity/gas metering, their AMI/meter data management capabilities overlap with the automated meter reading technology Gestical deploys for building-level applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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