Schotec AG

What Schotec AG does

Schotec AG, founded in 1978 and headquartered in Au, Switzerland, is a privately held Swiss specialty distributor and competence center for electrical measurement, testing, and laboratory technology. The company is an Aktiengesellschaft with 11-50 employees and operates exclusively within Switzerland and Liechtenstein, selling and supporting products from at least seven European manufacturers. Its represented brands span four technical pillars: Optris (German infrared pyrometers and thermal imaging cameras including the CTi and Xi series), NEO Messtechnik (German power quality and photovoltaic I-V curve analyzers such as the PV Master 10 and PQA-8000), PQ Plus (German DIN-rail energy and network quality meters like the UMD 705 series), DEWESoft (Slovenian data acquisition), Chauvin Arnoux (French electrical measurement), Bott/elabo (German ergonomic workplace systems including the Red Dot Award-winning primus two), and Electro-PJP (French test accessories). Together these cover infrared thermometry, power quality, photovoltaic testing, electrical installation testing, and industrial workplace ergonomics.

The company's business model combines hardware distribution with three service layers: on-site measurement, expert assessments, and consulting; device repair and calibration; and a structured seminar and training program priced at CHF 390-450 per participant covering topics such as NIN 2025/2026 installation testing, thermography, grounding measurement, EN60204 machinery directive, and SNR 462638 maintenance. Pricing is in Swiss Francs, excluding VAT, with 30-day net payment terms and a CHF 3.50 paper invoice fee effective January 2026. Schotec positions its employee technical expertise as a key differentiator, enabling a high-touch sales motion built on direct consultation, by-appointment product demonstrations, and recurring training cohorts rather than high-volume e-commerce. Customer segments span engineers, electricians and installers, educational institutions, energy operators, data centers, and laboratories. Geographically restricted and uninvested since founding, the company has shown portfolio refresh in 2024-2026 (Optris CTi series transition, IO-Link interface, germanium-free optics, new PQ Plus and NEO product launches) but no disclosed headcount growth, funding, or geographic expansion.

Recent strategic activity is concentrated on carrying and integrating new variants from existing partner portfolios rather than building proprietary technology. The only AI feature explicitly mentioned in source material is the automatic AI-based system diagnosis embedded in the third-party NEO PV Master 10. The company has no published API, SDK, app, social media presence beyond its website, or disclosed certifications, patents, awards (other than carrying Red Dot Award-winning partner products), or regulatory actions. Ownership is undisclosed, no parent company or institutional investor is identified, and revenue, funding, headcount, and leadership data are not publicly available.

Name

Schotec AG

Legal name

Schotec AG

Website

https://schotec.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schotec AG is a Swiss specialty distributor (founded 1978, 11-50 employees, Au, Switzerland) representing seven European measurement technology brands to deliver electrical, thermal, power-quality, and PV testing equipment, plus repair, calibration, and training services to Swiss and Liechtenstein customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Test and Measurement Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Emissions Controls & Environmental Retrofit Services (SCR/FGD/ESP, CEMS) (EUAEALAL)

Keywords

• Electrical measurement equipment
• Power quality analyzers
• Infrared temperature measurement
• Measurement technology distribution
• Professional training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Au

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution and Sales: Revenue from distributing and selling measurement and testing equipment from partner manufacturers including Optris infrared pyrometers, DEWESoft data acquisition systems, NEO Messtechnik power quality analyzers, PQ-Plus energy measurement devices, Chauvin Arnoux test instruments, and Bott/Bott workplace solutions
2. Services (Measurements, Repairs, Calibrations): Professional services including electrical measurements, network quality analysis, thermography, expert opinions, consulting, device repairs and calibrations
3. Seminars and Training Courses: Educational seminars on measurement techniques, network quality, thermography, grounding measurement, machinery directive, and maintenance according to SNR 462638
4. Quotation Services: Cost estimates for repairs, charged at minimum CHF 80 plus shipping, with CHF 50 for devices with no detectable error

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Schotec AG distributes measurement and testing equipment from leading European manufacturers including Optris, DEWESoft, NEO Messtechnik, PQ Plus, Chauvin Arnoux, Bott, and Electro-PJP. The company also provides professional measurement services, device repairs and calibrations, product demonstrations, and a range of paid training seminars covering NIN-compliant installation testing, thermography, network quality, grounding measurement, and machine directive standards. It serves as a single point of contact for Swiss customers across electrical measurement, testing, and workplace optimization needs.

Product overview

Schotec AG is a Swiss technology distribution company and competence center for measurement and testing technology, representing multiple international brands to offer a comprehensive product portfolio for electrical engineering and measurement applications. The core product offering includes: DEWESoft data acquisition systems, Optris infrared temperature measurement equipment (CTi pyrometer series and Xi thermal imaging cameras), NEO Messtechnik power quality analyzers (PV Master 10, PQA-8000, PQM-100) and PQ Plus energy measurement devices (UMD series), Chauvin Arnoux electrical measurement instruments (including CA 6117 installation tester), and Bott/elabo workplace solutions (primus two ergonomic workstations, avero modular assembly systems, elution two factory software, and comprehensive test equipment). The company also provides related services including measurement services, repair and calibration, product demonstrations, and professional training courses. This multi-brand distribution model allows Schotec AG to serve as a single point of contact for customers across the full spectrum of measurement, testing, and workplace optimization needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Elabo AG: Ergonomics and efficiency solutions for workplace design, assembly and testing systems. Available through bott.schotec.ch subdomain.

Products and services

• NEO PV Master 10 Multi-channel I-V curve measurement device for photovoltaic module testing with up to 24 input channels, 1600V DC voltage range, and automatic AI-based system diagnosis for PV plant inspection. Sold to engineers and photovoltaic system operators in Switzerland.
• NEO PQA-8000 Power Quality Analyzer Mobile power quality analyzer with Class A++ accuracy, sampling rate up to 1MS/s, and capability to measure supraharmonics up to 500kHz. For energy distribution operators and industrial users.
• NEO PQM-100 Modular Power Quality Meter Modular power quality measurement system with a CPU module and up to 6 configurable input modules for flexible power quality monitoring applications.
• Optris CTi Series Infrared Pyrometers Compact infrared pyrometer series with one of the smallest sensor heads available, covering temperatures from -50°C to 3500°C with improved NETD and repeatability over the previous CT generation. For industrial and R&D temperature measurement.
• Optris Xi Series Thermal Imaging Cameras Compact industrial thermal imaging cameras including Xi 80, Xi 1M, Xi 05M MeltScope, and Xi 320 MT, covering temperatures from -20°C to 3000°C for industrial temperature measurement applications.
• PQ Plus UMD Series Network Quality Analyzers DIN rail-mountable power quality analyzers and energy measuring devices including UMD 705, UMD 703S, UMD 710A, UMD 913, and UMD 98 for power quality and energy monitoring applications.
• Chauvin Arnoux CA 6117 Installation Tester Comprehensive installation testing device with extensive operator guidance for electrical installation testing according to NIN 2025 standards. Used by electricians and installation testers in Switzerland.
• bott primus two Ergonomic Workplace System Advanced ergonomic workplace system for development, training and quality assurance featuring integrated protection systems, height adjustability, and Industry 4.0 readiness.
• bott avero Modular Assembly Workplaces Flexible modular workplace system for single assembly, production lines, and ESD-protected areas with configurable components and material flow integration.
• Bott Test Equipment Series Comprehensive testing equipment including high-voltage testers, insulation resistance meters, protective conductor resistance testers, and combination testers for electrical safety testing.
• Measurement Services Professional measurement services including independent expert assessments, network quality analysis, thermography, and consulting in measurement technology and electrical installation. Provided to engineers, electricians, and facility operators in Switzerland.
• Repair and Calibration Device repair and calibration services for measurement equipment with manufacturer warranty support and cost estimates for out-of-warranty repairs.
• Product Demonstrations Product demonstration services where customers can experience equipment capabilities before purchase. Available by appointment.
• Training Courses and Seminars Professional paid seminars and training courses covering NIN 2025 measurement with CA 6117 (CHF 450), thermography (CHF 390), network quality (CHF 450), grounding measurement (CHF 390), machine directive EN60204, and maintenance according to SNR 462638. Limited to 8 participants per seminar. Targeted at engineers, electricians, project managers, and sales professionals.

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Optris GmbH & Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 October 2024Schotec AG received the milestone millionth infrared pyrometer from Optris, demonstrating their role as an important sales partner for Optris products in Switzerland.
• Optris GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchotec AG is the Swiss distribution partner for Optris GmbH, a German manufacturer specializing in contactless infrared temperature measurement devices including infrared cameras and stationary IR thermometers for industrial and R&D applications.
• DEWESoft d.o.o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchotec AG distributes DEWESoft products, which feature extremely robust and versatile hardware focused on user-friendliness for test and measurement engineers.
• Chauvin Arnoux AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchotec AG represents Chauvin Arnoux products for universal measurement technology including instruments for measuring and testing electrical and physical quantities.
• NEO Messtechnik GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchotec AG distributes NEO Messtechnik products, specializing in network quality measurements and power quality analyzers with over 20 years of experience in measurement technology, hardware and software development.
• PQ PluscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchotec AG represents PQ Plus, which manufactures innovative energy measurement technology for efficient monitoring of energy efficiency and quality with excellent quality and optimal ergonomics for all types of measurement accessories.
• Bott Systems GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchotec AG/Bott represents Bott products as a competency center for ergonomics and efficiency in workplace design, specializing in custom workstations, assembly and testing systems for industrial series production.
• Electro-PJP SAScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchotec AG distributes Electro-PJP products, a French manufacturer established in 1979 producing test and measurement equipment and accessories for electronic, electrical and electrotechnical applications.
• LD Didactic GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchotec AG represents LD Didactic products for educational materials and training equipment, serving educational institutions and training centers.
• ETS DIDACTIC GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchotec AG offers ETS Didactic products as part of their comprehensive product range for educational applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Chauvin Arnoux: French-headquartered global manufacturer of electrical and physical measurement instruments (multimeters, installation testers, power analyzers). Directly comparable because Schotec both represents Chauvin Arnoux in Switzerland and competes with its broader Swiss sales presence for many of the same end customers.
• Fluke Corporation: Global leader in handheld electrical test and measurement tools (DMMs, clamp meters, installation testers, power quality). Comparable as the dominant broad incumbent whose Swiss sales channels overlap with Schotec's electrician and installer customer base.
• Testo SE & Co. KGaA: German global leader in portable measurement technology, including thermal imaging, flue-gas analysis, and electrical measurement. Comparable because its thermography and industrial measurement lines overlap with Schotec's Optris portfolio and target similar electrician/HVAC/industrial customers.
• Megger Group: UK-based global leader in electrical test and measurement for power utilities and industry (insulation testers, LV/MV diagnostics, power quality). Comparable as a broad incumbent whose Swiss presence targets the same utility, data center, and installer customers as Schotec.
• Hioki E.E. Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of electrical and power-quality measurement instruments with growing European presence. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing in power analyzers, data acquisition, and installation testing — categories Schotec distributes via NEO, PQ-Plus, and Chauvin Arnoux.
• HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær): Global leader in test, measurement, and sound & vibration solutions (data acquisition, power analysis, sensors). Comparable because its data-acquisition and power-analysis portfolio overlaps with Schotec's DEWESoft and NEO ranges for industrial and R&D customers.

Direct peers

• GMC-I Messtechnik (Gossen Metrawatt / Camille Bauer): German measurement equipment group (Gossen Metrawatt, Camille Bauer, Metrawatt) manufacturing multimeters, power-quality analyzers, and process instrumentation. Directly comparable because their product range overlaps Schotec's NEO, PQ-Plus, and Chauvin Arnoux lines for Swiss industrial customers.
• Camille Bauer Metrawatt AG: Swiss-German manufacturer specializing in heavy-current power-quality, energy, and grid monitoring devices. Directly comparable because its power-quality and energy measurement portfolio competes head-to-head with NEO and PQ-Plus lines distributed by Schotec in Switzerland.
• Helmut Singer Elektronik: German specialist distributor of test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, EMC, power analyzers, calibration tools). Directly comparable because it operates the same specialist-distribution-plus-services business model as Schotec, representing multiple OEMs for industrial customers.
• KWS Electronic Test Equipment: German specialist for test and measurement equipment, calibration, and repair services. Directly comparable as a similarly sized regional specialist combining instrument distribution with calibration, repair, and training services for industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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