G&N

What G&N does

G&N Gefahrenmelde- und Nachrichtentechnik GmbH is a German certified specialist installer (Facherrichter) of fire alarm, hazard detection, security, building automation, and IT/telecommunications infrastructure systems, headquartered in Wartenberg and operating under the broader G&N Gruppe. Founded in 1996, the company employs more than 300 people across nine regional locations in Germany (Wartenberg, Frankfurt, Langenfeld, Gießen, Barsbüttel, Essen, Pfungstadt, Montabaur, Berlin) and holds multiple VdS certifications, DIN 14675 specialist firm status for fire and voice alarm systems, and DIN EN 16763 service provider certification. Its product portfolio spans Brandmeldeanlagen (fire alarm systems), Gefahrenmeldeanlagen (hazard/intrusion detection), Sicherheitstechnik (perimeter protection, video surveillance, video intercom, access control, panic alarms), Gebäudeautomation (B-CON, KNX/EIB, Smart Building), IT-Infrastruktur and Telekommunikation, and Elektrotechnik & Niederspannungstechnik, complemented by a 24/7 Notruf- und Serviceleitstelle (emergency and service control center), maintenance and modernization services, fire protection planning, and an in-house Schulungszentrum (training center).

The company generates revenue through three streams: (1) one-time project-based revenue from planning, installation, and commissioning of fire alarm, hazard detection, and security systems; (2) recurring maintenance and service contracts tied to the installed base; and (3) recurring 24/7 alarm monitoring subscriptions via the in-house control center. Pricing is quote-based per project, with multi-year contract cadence. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales — direct engagement with industrial, commercial, public-sector, and private customers — supplemented by a broad digital presence (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, XING, TikTok), a dedicated Sicherheitsjournal, downloadable brochures, and manufacturer/partner relationships. The group is organized under G&N Holding GmbH as the parent, with G&N Gefahrenmelde- und Nachrichtentechnik GmbH and six wholly-owned, brand-retained subsidiaries (B+M Sicherheitstechnik Plauen, BRAUNE, SSP Schwachstrom-Partner, TELROTH ITKS, WIESENT Sicherheitssysteme, Renz Sicherheitstechnik). Management comprises Geschäftsführer Lars Habermehl and Philipp Bertelsmeier. No private equity, venture capital, or institutional investor involvement is evidenced in the source data.

Name

G&N

Legal name

G&N Gefahrenmelde- und Nachrichtentechnik GmbH

Website

https://gn.gngruppe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Short description

G&N is a German certified specialist installer (Facherrichter) of fire alarm, hazard detection, security, building automation, and IT/telecommunications systems, serving industrial, commercial, public-sector, and private customers across nine German locations with 300+ employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security and Fire Safety System Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Alarm Systems (Design/Install/Service/Monitoring) (BPABAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD), Testing, Inspection, Maintenance & Compliance Services (NFPA/Local Code) (HSAHAFAG)

Keywords

• Fire alarm systems
• Security technology installation
• Building automation services
• IT infrastructure installation
• Hazard detection systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Wartenberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security System Installation: Planning, installation, and commissioning of fire alarm, hazard detection, and security systems. One-time project-based revenue from new installations and modernizations.
2. Maintenance and Service Contracts: Recurring maintenance and servicing of installed safety and security systems, ensuring compliance and long-term operational reliability.
3. 24/7 Monitoring and Alarm Monitoring: Remote monitoring services via the company's own control center (Serviceleitstelle) with alarm handling and escalation procedures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

G&N Gefahrenmelde- und Nachrichtentechnik GmbH is a certified specialist installer (Facherrichter) that plans, installs, and maintains fire alarm, hazard detection, security, building automation, IT infrastructure, and electrical engineering systems for industrial, commercial, public sector, and residential customers across Germany. The company operates an in-house 24/7 Notruf- und Serviceleitstelle (alarm and service control center) for continuous monitoring and rapid incident response, complemented by maintenance contracts, modernization services, and an in-house training center.

Product overview

G&N Gefahrenmelde- und Nachrichtentechnik GmbH is a certified specialist installer (Facherrichter) offering an integrated portfolio of security, safety, and building technology solutions. The portfolio is organized into core product areas: Brandmeldeanlagen (Fire Alarm Systems) for planning, installation, and maintenance of standards-compliant fire detection; Gefahrenmeldeanlagen (Hazard Detection Systems) including intrusion alarms and emergency systems; Sicherheitstechnik (Security Technology) encompassing perimeter protection, video surveillance, video door intercoms, and access control; Gebäudeautomation (Building Automation) featuring B-CON, KNX/EIB, and Smart Building solutions; IT-Infrastruktur and Telekommunikation for network and communications infrastructure; and Elektrotechnik & Niederspannungstechnik for electrical engineering services. Services include a 24/7 Notruf- und Serviceleitstelle (Emergency & Service Control Center) for monitoring, maintenance and modernization services, fire protection planning documentation, and an in-house Schulungszentrum (Training Center) for customer education. The company operates nationally across nine German locations and serves commercial, public, and industrial clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brandmeldeanlagen (Fire Alarm Systems) Planning, installation, and maintenance of standards-compliant fire alarm systems (Brandmeldeanlagen) for commercial, public, and industrial buildings, including voice alarm subsystems. Delivered as a certified specialist installer (Facherrichter) under DIN 14675.
• Gefahrenmeldeanlagen (Hazard Detection Systems) Comprehensive hazard detection systems including intrusion alarm systems (Einbruchmeldeanlagen), panic alarm systems (Überfallmeldeanlagen), and BOS Objektfunk public safety radio infrastructure for buildings and facilities.
• Sicherheitstechnik (Security Technology) Holistic security technology solutions including perimeter protection, video surveillance (Videoüberwachungsanlagen), video door intercom systems (Video-Türsprechanlagen), and access control systems (Zutrittskontrollanlagen) for residential and commercial buildings.
• Gebäudeautomation (Building Automation) Intelligent building automation systems for central control, monitoring, and optimization of technical building processes, including the proprietary B-CON control system, KNX/EIB integration, and Smart Building solutions for commercial and industrial customers.
• IT-Infrastruktur (IT Infrastructure) Design, installation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure including enterprise IT solutions, network systems, telecommunications systems, antenna networks, cable networks, network cabinets, and communication cable systems for commercial and industrial customers.
• Elektrotechnik & Niederspannungstechnik (Electrical Engineering & Low Voltage) Comprehensive electrical engineering services including construction power systems (Baustromanlagen), lighting systems (Beleuchtungsanlagen), grounding systems (Erdungsanlagen), low-voltage installations, and e-mobility charging solutions, offered exclusively at the Berlin location.
• Notruf- und Serviceleitstelle (24/7 Emergency & Service Control Center) Round-the-clock alarm and service monitoring center providing remote surveillance, alarm reception, incident response coordination, and escalation procedures for fire alarm, intrusion, and emergency systems installed by G&N.
• Wartung & Service (Maintenance & Service) Comprehensive maintenance and service contracts for fire alarm systems, hazard detection systems, and security equipment, ensuring standards compliance, operational reliability, and long-term system performance via multi-year recurring contracts.
• Modernisierung (Modernization) Modernization and upgrade services for existing security and fire alarm systems to bring legacy installations up to current standards, including modernization of Brandmeldeanlagen and Gefahrenmeldeanlagen.
• Brandschutzkonzepte (Fire Protection Concepts & Documentation) Comprehensive fire protection planning, fire protection concepts, and fire protection documentation services (Brandschutzkonzepte) including escape and rescue plans (Flucht- und Rettungspläne) and fire department route maps (Feuerwehrlaufkarten) for buildings.
• Schulungszentrum (Training Center) In-house training center providing practical education and qualification programs for customer operators and employees on safe and standards-compliant use of installed security technology, fire alarm, and building automation systems.

Named customers5 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Partner und Hersteller (Various)minorOthersThe company maintains a network of manufacturer partners and suppliers for security, fire alarm, and IT systems components. A dedicated 'Partner und Hersteller' page is referenced on the website, listing technology vendors and product suppliers used in G&N installations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls International: Global building technologies incumbent offering fire detection, security, HVAC, and building management systems with strong European presence. Overlaps with G&N across fire/security and building automation but operates at significantly larger scale and breadth.
• Securitas Deutschland: Germany arm of global security services group offering guarding, electronic security, and fire safety services including remote monitoring. Comparable to G&N in security installation and 24/7 monitoring but with a broader guarding and services portfolio.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global incumbent providing fire alarm, security, building automation, and integrated workplace solutions. Comparable to G&N in fire/security systems but with substantially larger scale, global footprint, and proprietary product platform.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Global incumbent in building technologies including fire safety, security, and building automation. Competes with G&N in fire alarm and building automation but serves as part of a much broader portfolio including energy management and digital buildings.
• Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH: Broad incumbent offering integrated fire alarm, intrusion, video surveillance, access control, and building communication solutions globally with strong German service network. Overlaps with G&N's core fire/security offering but as part of a much larger diversified portfolio.

Direct peers

• Detectomat GmbH: German fire detection systems provider specializing in fire alarm technology with VdS approvals. Comparable to G&N as a German-domiciled fire alarm specialist focused on certified system delivery and service.
• WAGNER Group GmbH: German fire detection and fire protection specialist offering fire alarm, gas detection, and hazard management systems. Comparable to G&N as a German fire detection specialist with certified products and integration services.
• Hekatron Vertriebs GmbH: German fire detection specialist manufacturing and distributing fire alarm systems, with strong ties to VdS-certified installer networks. Highly comparable to G&N as a fire alarm specialist operating in the German market with regulatory-certified offerings.
• Schrack Seconet AG: Austrian-headquartered fire alarm, voice alarm, and communication systems specialist with significant operations in Germany. Comparable as a fire alarm system manufacturer/integrator serving the DACH market with certified specialist-installer services.
• Minimax GmbH: German fire protection company providing fire detection, suppression, and life-safety services across industrial and commercial customers. Comparable to G&N as a German specialist in fire protection systems with installation, maintenance, and 24/7 service capabilities.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights2 records

Customer concentration

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• TikToktiktok.com/@gngruppe

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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