Kögel & Ernst

What Kögel & Ernst does

Kögel & Ernst is a family-owned German electrotechnical services company headquartered in Sinzheim, Baden-Württemberg, operating as a private GmbH since 1962. The company provides repair, maintenance, installation and sales services across eight core disciplines: electrical machine construction (including rewinding, balancing and EEx explosion-protected motor repair), crane technology, switchgear construction (low and medium voltage up to 20 kV), pumps and pump stations, power electronics, industrial automation using PLC/IPC/bus technology, power tools, and an in-house engineering office. Its operations are supported by an extensive physical inventory — over 450 standard three-phase asynchronous motors, more than 170 new pumps, and spare parts/loan equipment up to 250 kW — plus proprietary test benches for servo motor repair and laser-optical pump alignment.

The company serves a diversified mix of industrial enterprises (e.g., Schaeffler, LuK, Kronospan, Amazon, Bär Cargolift, KSB-export projects), municipal and utility clients (e.g., Gemeindewerke Sinzheim drinking water plant, DRK Bühl transformer station), and trades/craft businesses. Its moat rests on a stack of long-standing manufacturer certifications: a Siemens Authorized Contractor Workshop status held since 2002, a Danfoss DrivePro System Partner relationship, certified Demag Cranes partnership (initially 2007, most recently recertified 2025 as part of a 23-company German network), and a KSB pump partnership with 24/7 emergency availability. The business model is project-based professional services with custom quotations; revenue is generated through service fees, repair labor, equipment sales and partnership-driven product reselling. The firm employs approximately 52 people and operates from a purpose-built 2006 facility in Sinzheim-Kartung featuring LED lighting, heat-pump floor heating and a 100 kW rooftop solar array.

Name

Kögel & Ernst

Legal name

Dipl.-Ing. Kögel & Ernst & Co. GmbH

Website

https://koegel-ernst.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kögel & Ernst is a 52-employee, family-owned German electrotechnical services company in Sinzheim providing repair, maintenance and installation of electric machines, crane systems, switchgear, pumps, power electronics and industrial automation for industrial, municipal and trade customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrotechnical Services

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Engineering Services (541330), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Contracting (Commercial/Industrial) (IMAIABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Process Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAF), Energy Systems & Power Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAG)

Keywords

• Electrotechnical services
• Electric motor repair
• Crane technology services
• Switchgear construction
• Industrial automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Sinzheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Electrotechnical services: Comprehensive electrotechnical services for industry, municipalities and trades including repair, maintenance, installation and sales of electrical machines, crane systems, switchgear, pumps, power tools, and power electronics. Revenue generated through service fees, project-based work, and product sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kögel & Ernst is a family-owned electrotechnical services company that repairs, maintains, and sells electrical machines, crane systems, switchgear, pumps, power tools, and frequency converters for industrial companies, municipalities, and trades. The company operates certified Siemens, Danfoss DrivePro, and Demag Cranes workshops, supported by an in-house winding department, an engineering office, and PLC-based industrial automation capabilities. Service is delivered through direct field teams, in-house workshops, and 24/7 emergency availability for KSB pumps.

Product overview

Kögel & Ernst is a family-owned electrotechnical services company with 52 employees offering comprehensive electrical engineering services across eight core business areas. The company operates as a service provider rather than a software product company. Its portfolio includes: Elektromaschinenbau (electrical machine construction/repair with rewinding and balancing capabilities), Krantechnik (crane systems as a certified Demag Cranes partner), Schaltanlagenbau (switchgear and transformer solutions), Pumpen und Pumpwerke (pump services with 170+ new pumps inventory), Elektrowerkzeuge (power tool sales/service), Leistungselektronik (Danfoss DrivePro® certified partner for frequency converters and soft starters), Automatisierung (PLC-based industrial control systems), and an Ingenieurbüro (engineering office). The company emphasizes manufacturer-neutral component selection and serves industry, municipalities, and trades. Notable partner relationships include Siemens (certified contractor workshop), Danfoss (DrivePro® partner), Demag Cranes (certified partner), KSB (pump partner), and Bauer (gear motors).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elektromaschinenbau (Electrical Machine Construction) Repair, maintenance, and sale of electric machines of all kinds, including motors, generators, transformers, and servo motors. Services include rewinding, dynamic and static balancing, laser optical alignment, and EEx motor repair for explosive atmospheres. Targeted at industrial companies, municipalities, and trades.
• Krantechnik (Crane Technology) Planning, construction, and repair of crane systems of all manufacturers. Includes authorized expert inspections according to DGUV D6, residual service life determination, and certified Demag Cranes partner services for crane components and chain hoists.
• Schaltanlagenbau (Switchgear Construction) Planning and construction of medium and low voltage systems for industry and public supply. Includes transformer stations, low voltage main distribution boards, thermography, and medium voltage system testing up to 20 kV.
• Pumpen und Pumpwerke (Pumps and Pump Stations) Repair, maintenance, and sale of pumps from all manufacturers. Includes lifting and pressure boosting stations, hydraulic test course, mechanical seal lapping, and a new pump/exchange pump inventory of over 170 units. Includes 24/7 emergency availability for KSB pumps.
• Elektrowerkzeuge (Power Tools) Sale, maintenance, and repair of handheld power tools for industry, trade, and DIY. Includes safety testing according to BGV A3 and an inventory of over 40 new machines including drills and angle grinders.
• Leistungselektronik (Power Electronics) Consultation and sale of Danfoss frequency converters and soft starters. Includes certified Danfoss DrivePro service offering, repair workshop for frequency converters, loan equipment up to 90kW, and on-site service.
• Automatisierung (Automation) Planning, construction, and assembly of industrial control systems and automation using PLC, IPC, and bus technology with PC-based visualization. Includes migration from Siemens S5 to S7 systems.
• Ingenieurbüro (Engineering Office) Engineering services for electrical installations, automation solutions, and technical planning across all company service areas.
• Danfoss DrivePro® Service Certified Danfoss-DrivePro-System-Partner offering repair, damage analysis, and load testing of Danfoss frequency converters with new equipment up to 7.5 kW, loan devices up to 90kW, and spare parts up to 250kW.
• VLT® Frequency Converters (resale) Danfoss VLT branded frequency converters and variable frequency drives for speed control of electric motors, sold and serviced through the certified Danfoss DrivePro partnership.
• VLT® Softstarters (resale) Danfoss VLT branded soft starters for gentle motor starting applications, sold and serviced through the certified Danfoss DrivePro partnership.

Quantifiable outcome

• Laser-optical alignment reduces bearing and coupling stress and enables vibration-reduced operation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Demag CranescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2007Long-standing sales partnership and factory dealer for Demag Cranes. Certified partner since 2007, part of a network of 23 specialist companies across Germany. Employees receive regular training at Demag and must pass certification exams. Provides crane components, chain hoists, and technical support for crane systems planning and installation.
• SiemenscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2002Certified Siemens contracted workshop since December 2002. Authorized to perform modifications on Siemens motors using Siemens documentation and deliver under Siemens name, repair Siemens explosion-protected LV motors, perform warranty work, and convert 1LA7 and 1LG4 motors to EEx nA/Zone 2 versions. Receives regular training from Siemens staff.
• DanfosscoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Danfoss DrivePro System Partner for frequency converters and soft starters. Operates modern workshop with comprehensive spare parts inventory. Performs repairs, damage analysis, and load testing on Danfoss frequency converters. Offers DrivePro Site Assessments for energy efficiency analysis.
• KSBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPump manufacturer partner. Company provides 24/7 emergency availability for KSB pumps (+49 177 6503821). Employees receive training at KSB. Provides pump sales, installation, and service for KSB products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB Ltd: Global manufacturer of motors, drives, switchgear, and industrial automation products. Overlaps with Kögel & Ernst across motors, switchgear, and variable frequency drives, but at a global scale across a much broader portfolio.
• Danfoss A/S: Global manufacturer of variable frequency drives, soft starters, and power electronics. Kögel & Ernst is a certified DrivePro partner — overlap in delivering Danfoss VFDs and repair services to industrial customers, with Danfoss operating at vastly larger scale.
• KSB SE & Co. KGaA: Global pump and valve manufacturer. Kögel & Ernst is a KSB service partner and stocks KSB pumps (KSB Amacan PA4 700 referenced), making them a partner-cum-channel peer in industrial pump service and supply.
• Siemens AG (Industrial Services & Motion Control): Global incumbent in industrial automation, drives, and motion control. Kögel & Ernst is both a partner and customer-base analog — both serve industrial customers with motor/drive solutions, but Siemens operates at vastly greater scale across a much broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• Wilo SE: German pump manufacturer with growing industrial and water management service footprint. Comparable along pump service delivery and industrial customer base, particularly in Germany; partial overlap with Kögel & Ernst's pump division.
• SEW-Eurodrive GmbH & Co KG: German drive technology specialist offering gear motors, drive electronics, and industrial automation services. Comparable in serving German industrial customers with motor/drive solutions, though focused more on product manufacturing than Kögel & Ernst's repair-centric model.

Direct peers

• Schorch Elektrische Maschinen und Antriebe GmbH: German manufacturer and repaier of electric motors, drives, and special machines. Closely comparable in core competency (electrical machine construction, motor rewinding, certified motor repair) and in serving industrial customers across Germany.
• ELIN Motoren GmbH: European manufacturer and service provider of electric motors, generators, and drives. Direct peer given overlapping scope in motor repair/winding, industrial service, and certified partnership-based delivery in the DACH region.

Regional players

• Lammers Elektromotoren GmbH: Regional German industrial motor and pump service provider with similar mid-sized service profile. Comparable along the dimensions of electric machine repair, pump service, and industrial customer base in the DACH region.

Others

• Demag Cranes & Components: Global crane manufacturer and OEM partner of Kögel & Ernst (certified since 2007). Relevant as an ecosystem participant — Kögel & Ernst distributes and services Demag cranes in Germany, but Demag itself is not a service competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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