Plant Assembly Werder

What Plant Assembly Werder does

AMW Anlagen-Montagen Werder GmbH is a German full-service electrical infrastructure provider specializing in the planning, construction, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of high-, medium-, and low-voltage switchgear and substations. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Werder (Havel), the company serves energy grid operators, municipal utilities, and industrial customers — including refineries, offshore wind operators, and data centers — across Germany and international markets in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Its seven core service lines cover substations (110 kV and 380 kV), medium-voltage systems, transformer stations, grid protection technology, station automation, CAD-based planning/documentation, and custom switching cabinet manufacturing, complemented by manufacturer-independent maintenance and on-call service offerings.

The underlying technology stack centers on IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/-103/-104 compliant station automation systems with high interference immunity, CAD-based engineering (RUPLAN, AutoCAD, EPLAN, ELCAD, EngineeringBase), and diagnostic equipment from OMICRON for protection testing and partial-discharge measurements. AMW positions itself as a manufacturer-neutral provider, capable of servicing equipment from ABB, Siemens, VIVAVIS, Schneider, Sprecher, Woodward, and others — a positioning that effectively addresses the heterogeneous installed base typical of European grid operators. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications (Lloyd's Register, 2023), as well as ISO 9001 since 2006 and OHSAS 18001 since 2014.

AMW's revenue model combines project-based infrastructure services (turnkey substation delivery as general contractor) with recurring maintenance and service contracts offering contractually agreed response times (5 days/8 hours to 7 days/24 hours). Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting utilities and industrial clients, with delivery teams deployed regionally across three German offices (Werder, Ettlingen, Bochum) and internationally. Since 2020, AMW has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of VIVAVIS AG (formerly IDS GmbH), integrating with a larger energy software portfolio.

Name

Plant Assembly Werder

Legal name

AMW Anlagen-Montagen Werder GmbH

Website

https://amw.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AMW Anlagen-Montagen Werder GmbH is a German full-service provider founded in 1994 that plans, builds, commissions, and services high-, medium-, and low-voltage substations and switchgear for energy utilities, municipal utilities, and industrial customers across Germany and international markets, operating as a VIVAVIS AG subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Energy Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

O&M, Upgrades & Refurbishment of T&D Assets (Reconductoring, Rebuilds) (IMAFAHAM)

Keywords

• Electrical infrastructure services
• High-voltage substation construction
• Medium-voltage switchgear installation
• Grid protection technology
• Station automation systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Werder

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project-based Infrastructure Services: Revenue generated through large infrastructure projects including planning, construction, installation and commissioning of electrical energy supply systems. Projects include complete substations, switching stations, transformer stations as both turn-key installations and modular components. General contractor model for complete project delivery.
2. Maintenance and Service Contracts: Ongoing revenue from maintenance, repair and service agreements for installed equipment. Manufacturer-independent services for air- and gas-insulated switchgear, control and protection equipment. Services provided on regional, national and international basis through individual requests or service/maintenance agreements. On-call service with contractually agreed response times.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

AMW Anlagen-Montagen Werder GmbH is a full-service provider for electrical energy supply infrastructure, offering planning, construction, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of high, medium, and low-voltage switchgear. The portfolio covers substations, medium-voltage systems, transformer stations, grid protection, station automation, CAD-based engineering, custom switchgear cabinet manufacturing, and manufacturer-independent service across Germany and international markets.

Product overview

AMW Anlagen-Montagen Werder GmbH is a full-service provider (Komplettanbieter) for electrical energy supply infrastructure, offering an integrated portfolio of seven core service/product lines spanning the entire lifecycle: planning, construction, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair. The portfolio consists of: (1) Umspannwerke — high-voltage (110 kV) and ultra-high voltage (380 kV) substations; (2) Mittelspannungsanlagen — medium-voltage systems for distribution networks, industrial sites, and data centers; (3) Trafostationen — transformer stations; (4) Schutztechnik — grid protection technology for all voltage levels; (5) Stationsautomatisierung — station automation systems; (6) Planung und Dokumentation — CAD-based planning and technical documentation; and (7) Fertigung von Schaltschränken — custom cabinet/switchgear manufacturing. These are complemented by a global service offering covering maintenance, fault elimination, testing (including OMICRON-based protection tests and partial-discharge measurements), and on-call support. Solutions are offered either as a complete package for entire substations and switching stations or as individual modular components. AMW is manufacturer-neutral and operates from headquarters in Werder (Havel) with additional locations in Ettlingen near Karlsruhe and Bochum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Umspannwerke (Substations) Planning, construction, and modernization of high-voltage (110 kV) and ultra-high voltage (380 kV) substations in transmission and distribution grids, delivered as turnkey general contractor from planning through commissioning including primary technology (switchgear) and associated control and protection technology.
• Mittelspannungsanlagen (Medium-voltage Systems) Planning, construction, and modernization of medium-voltage systems in distribution networks, site networks, industrial projects, and for municipal utilities and data centers. Includes both primary and secondary technology for protection and control, including demanding areas such as offshore wind turbines and oil platforms.
• Trafostationen (Transformer Stations) Planning, erection, and modernization of transformer stations including complete customer support from concept through construction and commissioning. Covers medium-voltage switchgear, low-voltage distribution, transformers, and building renovation as needed.
• Schutztechnik (Grid Protection Technology) Safe and reliable technical solutions for power grid protection across all voltage levels. Includes modernization of aging grid protection technology using modern, fail-safe systems, and integration via IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 60870-5-104 and IEC 60870-5-103 standards. Services include fault elimination, commissioning and re-testing of IS limiters, and manufacturer-neutral support.
• Stationsautomatisierung (Station Automation) Design and construction of modern, highly flexible station automation systems with bay and station control units and gateways for low, medium, high and ultra-high voltage levels. Supports functions including interlocking, local automation, local control and signalling, and SCADA system connection, with communication via IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 61850 and IEC 60870-5-104.
• Planung und Dokumentation (Planning and Documentation) Complete technical planning for switchgear at all voltage levels using various CAD systems (RUPLAN, AutoCAD, EPLAN, ELCAD, EngineeringBase). Deliverables include circuit diagrams, complete circuit manuals, cable diagrams, and installation plans for primary equipment, plus documentation revision, as-built drawing conversion and digital data preparation.
• Fertigung von Schaltschränken (Custom Cabinet Construction) Customized construction of switching cabinets, operating cabinets, protection cabinets and toolboxes. Covers equipment and wiring, individual sheet metal work using water jet cutting, and construction of basic frames for switchgear or cabinets. Capable of both individual manufacturing and series production.
• Service (Maintenance and Diagnostics)

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved over 100 employees milestone, demonstrating sustained growth trajectory
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers21 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

Integration15 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VIVAVIS AGcoreOthers · 1 January 2020Acquired by IDS GmbH (now VIVAVIS AG) in 2020. AMW operates as a subsidiary within the VIVAVIS Group, which provides enterprise software solutions for energy management. The acquisition enabled access to broader market and complementary product portfolio.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bilfinger SE: Bilfinger is a leading European industrial services provider with significant electrical infrastructure and power services operations. Directly comparable to AMW as a multi-discipline industrial services firm serving utilities, energy operators, and industrial customers with electrical construction, maintenance, and modernization offerings in Germany and internationally.
• Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen (MR): MR is a German manufacturer of transformer tap-changers and voltage regulators with a service business supporting transformer stations. While more product-focused, MR's service operations for transformer stations and grid infrastructure are highly comparable to AMW's transformer station work.
• SPIE S.A. SPIE's German operations include the legacy SAG (Starkstrom-Anlagenbau GmbH) business, which is one of the most direct competitors to AMW in switchgear and substation construction, modernization, and service across German-speaking markets. SPIE acquired SAG in 2022, validating the strategic value of independent German switchgear service specialists of AMW's profile.

Broad incumbents

• GE Vernova: GE Vernova (GE's power and grid businesses spun out in 2024) is a global leader in power generation and grid technology including substations and high-voltage switchgear. Competes with AMW in high-voltage substation construction and aftermarket service for utilities across Europe and globally.
• ABB: ABB is a leading global supplier of electrical equipment, switchgear, and automation with a large service business. ABB is listed as an AMW customer (VD4X circuit breakers, MS switchgear for offshore wind), but also competes via its service organization for utility-grade substation work AMW targets.
• Hitachi Energy: Hitachi Energy (formerly ABB Power Grids) is a global leader in substations, grid automation, and high-voltage switchgear with a large service business. AMW works with Hitachi Energy (handling ABB switchgear) but competes with its service arm for maintenance and modernization contracts across Europe and globally.
• Siemens Energy: Siemens Energy is a major OEM for substations, switchgear, and grid technology with a substantial service and digital portfolio. Competes with AMW for high-voltage substation projects and aftermarket service while also being a manufacturer whose equipment AMW services under its manufacturer-neutral approach.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric is a global specialist in energy management and automation with a comprehensive service portfolio. Overlaps with AMW in medium-voltage equipment and services, and is one of the switchgear manufacturers whose equipment AMW services under its manufacturer-neutral approach.

Emerging players

• KISTERS AG: KISTERS is a German software specialist for energy data management, grid control, and environmental monitoring. Adjacent to AMW's station automation and grid protection work—an emerging software-defined competitor in the same German utility customer base with increasing overlap in IEC 61850 and SCADA-related service offerings.

Others

• VIVAVIS AG: VIVAVIS AG is the parent company of AMW (acquired 2020), providing energy management software, station automation, and grid control solutions. While not a direct competitor due to the parent-subsidiary relationship, VIVAVIS offers overlapping software capabilities in station automation where AMW also operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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