Bodo Wascher Gruppe
Bodo Wascher Gruppe is a family-owned German holding company operating 34 building-services subsidiaries across northern Germany, providing electrical installation, security technology, building automation, HVAC, drive/pump services, and telecommunications infrastructure to commercial, industrial, public-sector, and residential customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1962
- HeadquartersLübeck, Germany
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Bodo Wascher Gruppe firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Bodo Wascher Gruppe
- Legal name
- Bodo Wascher Gruppe GmbH
- Website
- https://wascher-gruppe.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1962
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Bodo Wascher Gruppe is a family-owned German holding company operating 34 building-services subsidiaries across northern Germany, providing electrical installation, security technology, building automation, HVAC, drive/pump services, and telecommunications infrastructure to commercial, industrial, public-sector, and residential customers.
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- akta.pro rank
Bodo Wascher Gruppe industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Building Technology Services
- NAICS
- Engineering Services (541330), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)
- SIC
- Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), Services-Engineering Services (8711)
- akta.pro primary industry
- HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Energy & Renewables Specialty Contracting (Solar PV, Storage, EV Charging) (IMAFALAJ), Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD)
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Where Bodo Wascher Gruppe is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lübeck
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices14 records
Markets served
Bodo Wascher Gruppe business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others
Revenue model
- Project-Based Installation and Construction Services: One-time project engagements for new installations, renovations, and building technology projects for commercial, industrial, and residential clients. Revenue generated per project with varying contract sizes.
- Maintenance and Service Contracts: Ongoing maintenance, repair, and 24h emergency service contracts for existing building systems and installations. Provides recurring revenue stream through service retainer arrangements.
- Specialized Technical Services: Niche services including security fog systems, pump maintenance, electrical testing and certification, water damage remediation, and telecommunications infrastructure
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Project-based installation services - priced per contract |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels7 records
Bodo Wascher Gruppe product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Bodo Wascher Gruppe is a Lübeck-based family-owned holding company with 34 subsidiary businesses delivering end-to-end building technology (Haustechnik) services — including electrical installation, security and alarm systems, drive and pump technology, HVAC, building automation, media and radio technology, fiber optic networks, water damage restoration, electrical testing, and lighting wholesale — primarily to commercial, industrial, public-sector and residential clients across northern Germany. The group employs approximately 1,000 staff and 180 apprentices across 14 locations and also operates a shared service center (Bodo Wascher Gruppe GmbH) providing IT, accounting, HR, fleet management and marketing for the subsidiaries.
Product overview
Bodo Wascher Gruppe is a holding company comprising 34 subsidiary companies providing comprehensive building services (Haustechnik) across northern Germany. The portfolio includes electrical installation (Elektroinstallation), security and alarm systems (Sicherheitstechnik), drive and pump technology (Antriebs- und Pumpentechnik), building automation (Gebäudeautomatisierung), HVAC (Heizung, Klima, Sanitär), media technology (Medientechnik), radio technology (Funktechnik), telecommunications, fiber optic and cable civil engineering, water damage services, electrical testing, lighting planning, and property management. The group serves residential, commercial, industrial, and public sector clients through its specialized subsidiary brands, unified under a shared services holding structure that provides accounting, HR, IT, marketing, and strategic support.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Project-based electrical installation and construction services One-time project engagements for new installations, renovations, and building technology projects for commercial, industrial, public-sector and residential clients, spanning electrical systems of all sizes (incl. medium-voltage) delivered by the group's electrical installation subsidiaries.
- Security and alarm system installation VdS-certified, DIN EN ISO 9001 and DIN 14675 compliant planning, installation, and 24h service of intrusion alarm, access control, fire detection, voice alarm (SAA), and video surveillance systems for commercial, industrial and public-sector clients.
- Building automation (smart building / Gebäudeautomatisierung) Intelligent automation solutions for commercial and private properties covering heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, climate, door locks, sun protection and access to deliver energy efficiency, security, comfort and sustainability.
- HVAC and sanitation technology (Heizung, Klima, Sanitär) Comprehensive building technology services including heating, air conditioning, ventilation and sanitation, with focus on energy-efficient systems such as photovoltaic installations and heat pumps.
- Drive and pump service (Antriebs- und Pumpenservice) Specialized repair, maintenance, and authorized service for electric motors, pumps, gearboxes, cranes and industrial gates; manufacturer-independent pump service including authorized KSB pump service for over 50 years.
- Media technology (Medientechnik) Media technology solutions from small conference rooms to large auditoriums, including audio/video systems, special construction and digital solutions.
- Professional radio and people-call systems (Funktechnik) Solutions in digital professional radio (DMR, TETRA, BOS, DECT), people call, person emergency signal, electroacoustics, and speech alarm systems for industrial, public and commercial clients.
- Fiber optic and cable civil engineering (Glasfaser- und Leitungstiefbau) Consulting, planning, installation, repair and maintenance of high-performance fiber optic and telecommunications networks, plus cable trenching and civil engineering.
- Technical building equipment planning (Fachplanung TGA) End-to-end technical planning of building equipment (TGA) from basic concept to execution planning and construction supervision for residential or commercial properties.
- Water damage restoration (Leckageortung, Trocknung, Sanierung) Complete service from leak detection through drying to renovation of water damage, for residential and commercial properties.
- Electrical testing and certification (Elektroprüfungen) Legally compliant periodic testing of electrical installations, machines, portable and fixed equipment, safety lighting systems and household appliances.
- Control cabinet engineering and automation solutions (Steuerungs- und Automatisierungstechnik) Design, manufacturing and series production of power and control cabinets, automation systems and functional safety solutions including E-Plan P8 and COMOS engineering, Simatic S7 programming, project management, on-site assembly and service across Europe.
- Automation project execution (Suatec Automation) Comprehensive services in consulting, engineering, project management, assembly, and maintenance/service for automation projects, including electrical construction with E-Plan P8/COMOS, Simatic S7 programming, and functional safety.
- Energy contracting and decentralized heat/power supply Decentralized heat and energy supply contracting with modern plant technology and sustainable concepts for municipal and institutional customers including hospitals and care facilities.
- Lighting wholesale and light planning Specialized electrical and luminaire wholesale trade, providing lighting planning including light calculations and custom luminaire construction for projects.
- Security technology (Hartz & Gieseke Sicherheitstechnik — sunsetting) Complete DIN EN ISO 9001 and DIN 14675 certified security technology and services for protection of people, buildings and goods; being consolidated into Bodo Wascher Sicherheitstechnik GmbH from January 2026.
- Property management (Hausverwaltung) Holistic management of own real estate portfolios in residential and commercial sectors via Hausverwaltung Wascher.
- Control cabinet manufacturing and switchgear assembly (Schalt- und Steuerungsanlagen) Design, production and delivery of complete automation systems for power-distribution installations of all kinds, including control cabinet construction, control technology, programming, and European-wide on-site plant assembly.
- Shared services for group companies (Accounting, HR, IT, Fleet, Marketing) Centralized shared-services support for all 34 subsidiaries: accounting, financial statements, recruitment, payroll, insurance, strategic purchasing, fleet management, IT and software support, marketing, and occupational safety.
Quantifiable outcome
- ~700,000 kWh annual solar energy generation from group's own PV installations, reducing energy costs and carbon footprint
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Bodo Wascher Gruppe
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Bodo Wascher Gruppe technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Bodo Wascher Gruppe partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Sparkassenstiftung LübeckminorBodo Wascher Gruppe donated EUR 20,000 to the Sparkassenstiftung Lübeck's '7-Türme-Retter' campaign, which aimed to raise funds for the urgent restoration of Lübeck's churches (Lübecker Dom and St. Marien church). The donation helped unlock federal funds of EUR 20.5 million.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves19 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Bodo Wascher Gruppe competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Gegenbauer Gruppe: Berlin-based German building services and facility management group providing electrical, HVAC, security, and technical building services to commercial and public-sector clients — closely comparable in scope and multi-trade integration to Bodo Wascher Gruppe.
- SPIE GmbH: Germany-based technical services provider for buildings and infrastructure with strong electrical, HVAC, and automation offerings; directly comparable multi-trade building services model and a key national competitor in commercial and industrial segments.
Broad incumbents
- ENGIE Deutschland GmbH: German subsidiary of global energy and building services group ENGIE; provides technical facility management, energy contracting, and building automation services to commercial and public clients, overlapping heavily with Bodo Wascher's HVAC, automation, and energy contracting offerings.
- STRABAG Property and Facility Solutions GmbH: German facility services arm of STRABAG; provides technical and infrastructural facility management including electrical and HVAC services to commercial and public clients, with broader geographic reach than Bodo Wascher.
- Dussmann Group: Berlin-headquartered facility services group providing technical building management, security, and energy services to commercial and public-sector clients; overlaps with Bodo Wascher's security, facility management, and electrical service offerings.
- Caverion Deutschland GmbH: German arm of Finnish building technology group Caverion; delivers technical building services including electrical, HVAC, automation, and security, with overlapping capabilities and similar multi-trade delivery model to Bodo Wascher Gruppe.
- VINCI Facilities Deutschland GmbH: German subsidiary of VINCI's facilities business; delivers integrated technical facility management and building services to commercial and public-sector clients across Germany, directly competing with Bodo Wascher for multi-trade contracts.
- Sodexo Germany GmbH: German operations of global facility services group; provides integrated facility management including technical building services, overlapping with Bodo Wascher's commercial maintenance and service contract offerings at the national level.
- WISAG Industrie Service Holding SE: One of Germany's largest facility and industrial services groups with strong electrical, HVAC, and technical building services coverage across all regions; competes with Bodo Wascher Gruppe in industrial and commercial accounts at national scale.
Regional players
- Kötter Unternehmensgruppe: Essen-based family-owned German security, cleaning, and facility services group with strong regional presence in western/northern Germany; comparable multi-service model and overlapping security technology offerings with Bodo Wascher Gruppe.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Bodo Wascher Gruppe social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance5 records
Bodo Wascher Gruppe financial estimates
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Bodo Wascher Gruppe leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Bodo Wascher Gruppe subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries28 records
Bodo Wascher Gruppe funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Bodo Wascher Gruppe M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Bodo Wascher Gruppe
What does Bodo Wascher Gruppe do?
Bodo Wascher Gruppe is a Lübeck-based family-owned holding company with 34 subsidiary businesses delivering end-to-end building technology (Haustechnik) services — including electrical installation, security and alarm systems, drive and pump technology, HVAC, building automation, media and radio technology, fiber optic networks, water damage restoration, electrical testing, and lighting wholesale — primarily to commercial, industrial, public-sector and residential clients across northern Germany. The group employs approximately 1,000 staff and 180 apprentices across 14 locations and also operates a shared service center (Bodo Wascher Gruppe GmbH) providing IT, accounting, HR, fleet management and marketing for the subsidiaries.
Is Bodo Wascher Gruppe a public or private company?
Bodo Wascher Gruppe is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Bodo Wascher Gruppe founded?
Bodo Wascher Gruppe was founded in 1962. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Bodo Wascher Gruppe based?
Bodo Wascher Gruppe is headquartered in Lübeck, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Bodo Wascher Gruppe make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Project-Based Installation and Construction Services are the primary driver. The others are maintenance and Service Contracts and specialized Technical Services.
Who are Bodo Wascher Gruppe's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Gegenbauer Gruppe and SPIE GmbH. Broad incumbents are ENGIE Deutschland GmbH, STRABAG Property and Facility Solutions GmbH, Dussmann Group, Caverion Deutschland GmbH, VINCI Facilities Deutschland GmbH, Sodexo Germany GmbH and WISAG Industrie Service Holding SE. Kötter Unternehmensgruppe is listed as a regional player.
Does Bodo Wascher Gruppe have an API?
No public API is recorded for Bodo Wascher Gruppe.
What industry is Bodo Wascher Gruppe in?
Bodo Wascher Gruppe's product category is Building Technology Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFALAB, HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting, with a secondary code of IMAFALAJ, Energy & Renewables Specialty Contracting (Solar PV, Storage, EV Charging). Its NAICS code is 541330 and its SIC code is 1700.