Zeltner
Zeltner AG is a privately-held Swiss electrical installation company in Küssnacht am Rigi, part of the Frey+Cie Gruppe, serving residential, commercial, and public-sector customers across Central Switzerland with electrical, lighting, telematics, and building-technology services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1951
- HeadquartersKussnacht Am Rigi, Switzerland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Zeltner does
Zeltner AG is a privately-held Swiss electrical installation company headquartered in Küssnacht am Rigi (Canton Schwyz), operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Frey+Cie Holding AG within the Frey+Cie Gruppe of 16 operational companies and over 1,000 employees. Founded in 1951, the firm provides a full suite of electrical services — Elektroinstallationen (new construction, renovation, and maintenance), Elektro-Feierabend-Hilfe (Thursday after-hours service until 20:00 at standard hourly rates), Lichtplanung (lighting planning), Telematik (telephony, networking, and internet/TV), and Gebäudetechnik (building-technology coordination via sister companies) — delivered through an on-site field workforce to private households, commercial/industrial customers, and public institutions in Central Switzerland.
The underlying business is a services-led trade operation rather than a technology platform: revenue is generated per-project on quote-based pricing with standard hourly rates, and the company's value proposition rests on qualified personnel (Eidg. dipl. Elektroinstallateur and EFZ-certified electricians, plus a multi-year apprenticeship pipeline) and its ability to act as the single electrical entry point into a broader 300+ specialist building-technology ecosystem across Frey+Cie sister firms covering security, automation, audio/video, design lighting, and IT systems. Headcount is stated at 11-50 employees with a named team of roughly 14 individuals including apprentices, and no revenue, funding, or M&A activity is publicly disclosed; the company's distribution is exclusively regional direct field service, supported by a corporate website and social media presence.
Zeltner firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Zeltner
- Legal name
- ZELTNER AG
- Website
- https://zeltnerag.ch
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1951
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Zeltner AG is a privately-held Swiss electrical installation company in Küssnacht am Rigi, part of the Frey+Cie Gruppe, serving residential, commercial, and public-sector customers across Central Switzerland with electrical, lighting, telematics, and building-technology services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Zeltner industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electrical Installation Services
- akta.pro primary industry
- Dimmer, Switch & Lighting Control Installation (HSAOAFAJ)
Keywords
Where Zeltner is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kussnacht Am Rigi
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Zeltner business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Electrical Installation Services: Service-based revenue from electrical installations for new construction and renovation projects, covering consultation, planning, execution, and maintenance. Services provided for private homes, industry, administration/commerce, and public institutions.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Standard hourly service rates |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Zeltner product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Zeltner AG is an electrical installation services company providing Elektroinstallationen (electrical installations for new builds, renovations, and maintenance), Elektro-Feierabend-Hilfe (after-hours assistance), Lichtplanung (lighting planning), Gebäudetechnik (building technology coordination via sister companies), and Telematik (telephony, networks, and internet/TV systems) for private households, commercial/industrial facilities, and public institutions in Central Switzerland.
Product overview
Zeltner AG is an electrical installation services company offering a unified suite of services centered on electrical work for residential and commercial properties. The core offering includes Elektroinstallationen (electrical installations for new builds, renovations, and maintenance), combined with specialized services such as Elektro-Feierabend-Hilfe (evening assistance), Lichtplanung (lighting design), Gebäudetechnik (building technology coordination), and Telematik (telecommunications/networking). The company operates within the Frey+Cie Gruppe of 16 electrical companies and coordinates with sister firms for specialized building technology needs. Services are delivered by a young, motivated, and well-trained team based in Küssnacht a. Rigi, Switzerland.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Elektroinstallationen (Electrical Installations)
Companies that use Zeltner
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Zeltner technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Zeltner partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Frey+Cie GruppecoreParent holding company organizing 16 group companies including Zeltner AG. Coordinates collaboration, supports development, and holds all participations. Provides central services to relieve operating companies and prepare them for the market.
- Frey+Cie Holding AGcoreHolding company under which all 16 operational companies including Zeltner AG are organized. Coordinates cooperation and provides central services.
- B+T Bild+Ton AGminorSister company within Frey+Cie Gruppe specializing in audio, video, and event technology services for building technology coordination.
- Frey+Cie Sicherheitstechnik AGminorSister company specializing in personal and property security within the building technology service offering.
- Klangformat AGminorSister company specializing in consumer electronics within the Frey+Cie Gruppe building technology services.
- Lichtteam AGminorSister company specializing in design lighting solutions, working with Zeltner AG on lighting planning services.
- Schaltraum AGminorSister company specializing in building and room automation within the Frey+Cie Gruppe.
- Zettaplan AGminorSister company specializing in telephone and IT systems, part of the coordinated building technology services.
- GO4WEB Internet AgenturminorWebsite development and CMS (pimcore) provider. Located at Bürgenstrasse 21, 6005 Luzern.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Zeltner competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Burkhalter Group: Switzerland's largest electrical installation services group, operating across residential, commercial, and industrial end markets. Burkhalter is the closest scale comparable to Zeltner, competing for the same regional and commercial electrical contracts, including those coordinated with multi-trade building technology partners.
- Schibli Group: Swiss family-owned electrical services group offering Elektroinstallationen, building automation, security, and IT/telecom across Switzerland. Schibli overlaps directly with Zeltner's service portfolio (electrical, building technology, telematics) and its integrated multi-trade model mirrors the Frey+Cie Gruppe structure.
- Etavis AG: Swiss electrical installation and building technology specialist serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers with integrated Elektro, Telematik, and Gebäudetechnik offerings. Now operating under the Burkhalter Group umbrella, Etavis is a directly overlapping peer in service portfolio and GTM motion.
Broad incumbents
- BKW Building Solutions: Building solutions arm of BKW AG, one of Switzerland's largest energy and infrastructure groups. Provides electrical installation and building technology services for commercial and public clients, competing with Zeltner on mid-to-large commercial projects in Central Switzerland.
- Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Switzerland): Global industrial incumbent with a Switzerland presence covering building electrification, lighting controls, and energy management. Competes with Zeltner on commercial and industrial projects where customers require enterprise-grade switchgear, building automation, and integrated energy systems.
- ABB Switzerland: Global electrification, motion, and automation incumbent with deep Swiss roots. Competes indirectly with Zeltner on commercial and industrial electrical infrastructure projects, particularly where customers require engineered switchgear, distribution, and smart building integration.
Regional players
- Hess AG: Regional Swiss electrical installation and building technology contractor, headquartered in Central Switzerland. Directly competes with Zeltner for residential, commercial, and industrial projects in overlapping geographic markets with comparable service offerings.
- Elektro-Käppeli: Swiss electrical installation and building services contractor with a comparable footprint to Zeltner, serving residential and commercial customers across central Switzerland. Direct peer in size, service mix, and target customer profile.
- Elektro Roedlin: Regional Swiss electrical installation services contractor serving residential and commercial customers with comparable Elektroinstallation, service, and maintenance offerings. Comparable in scale and regional market orientation to Zeltner AG.
Others
- GO4WEB Internet Agentur: Web development and digital agency partner of Frey+Cie Gruppe, providing CMS and website services. Included as a relevant ecosystem/thematically adjacent participant given its supplier relationship to Zeltner's parent group, not as a direct competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Zeltner social profiles
Digital presenceZeltner financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Zeltner leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Zeltner funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Zeltner M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Zeltner
What does Zeltner do?
Zeltner AG is an electrical installation services company providing Elektroinstallationen (electrical installations for new builds, renovations, and maintenance), Elektro-Feierabend-Hilfe (after-hours assistance), Lichtplanung (lighting planning), Gebäudetechnik (building technology coordination via sister companies), and Telematik (telephony, networks, and internet/TV systems) for private households, commercial/industrial facilities, and public institutions in Central Switzerland.
Is Zeltner a public or private company?
Zeltner is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Zeltner founded?
Zeltner was founded in 1951. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Zeltner based?
Zeltner is headquartered in Kussnacht Am Rigi, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does Zeltner make money?
One revenue line is on record: electrical Installation Services.
Who are Zeltner's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Burkhalter Group, Schibli Group and Etavis AG. Broad incumbents are BKW Building Solutions, Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Switzerland) and ABB Switzerland. Regional players are Hess AG, Elektro-Käppeli and Elektro Roedlin. GO4WEB Internet Agentur is listed as an others.
Does Zeltner have an API?
No public API is recorded for Zeltner.
What industry is Zeltner in?
Zeltner's product category is Electrical Installation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAOAFAJ, Dimmer, Switch & Lighting Control Installation.