Steinegger Electro

What Steinegger Electro does

Steinegger Elektro AG is a privately held, family-owned electrical services company headquartered at Etzelstrasse 4 in Altendorf, canton of Schwyz, Switzerland. Founded in 1948 by Alfons and Hedy Steinegger as a local 'Ortsmonteur' electrical workshop and converted into a family Aktiengesellschaft in 1985, the company employs approximately 51 staff and has operated continuously for more than 75 years. Its core offering spans electrical planning, installation, and maintenance for residential, commercial, industrial, and public-sector customers across the upper Zürichsee / March district, with ISO 9001 quality-management certification held since 1997.

The company's technical portfolio covers conventional electrical installation alongside building automation (KNX/EIB, Loxone Miniserver, Feller Zeptrion), telecommunications and data networks (Swisscom, UPC, Fiberstream partnerships), security systems (Mobotix IP cameras, access control, alarm systems), photovoltaic systems with battery storage, and EV charging infrastructure (Easee, Mobilecharge). The technology stack is built on third-party platforms and vendor-supplied systems rather than proprietary IP. Operations are delivered through company-employed field technicians, a physical retail storefront in Altendorf, a 7-day/24-hour Pikettdienst (on-call emergency service), and project-based relationships with regional architects, engineers, and general contractors.

Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time project installation fees, ongoing maintenance and repair contracts (including emergency/pikett services), project-planning and consulting fees, telecommunications/security installation services, and retail product sales through the physical store. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and relationship-led: a new four-person executive board assumed operational leadership in January 2022 (Melanie Steinegger, Benji Büsser, Roman Schnyder, Matthias Thoma), with founder-generation Pirmin Steinegger moving to a strategic role. Marketing relies on a Joomla-hosted website, an Instagram presence, WhatsApp Business contact, storefront walk-ins, and referral flows from the architect/contractor network; no e-commerce, paid acquisition, or SEO-led demand generation is present.

Name

Steinegger Electro

Legal name

Steinegger Elektro AG

Website

https://steinegger-elektro.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Steinegger Elektro AG is a family-owned Swiss electrical contractor founded in 1948 in Altendorf, canton of Schwyz, offering electrical planning, installation, maintenance, building automation, security, PV, and EV charging services to residential, commercial, industrial, and public-sector customers in the upper Zürichsee region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Electric Power Generation (22111)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Balance-of-Plant EPC (MV Collection, Cabling, Earthing, Lighting) (EUAEADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Power Plant Electrical Systems EPC (Switchyard, Transformers, Protection & Controls) (EUAEAAAM), Emergency, Egress & Exit Lighting (Emergency luminaires, exit signs, battery backup) (IMAGAIAD), Street Lighting & Area Lighting EPC / Maintenance (EUAEACAH)

Keywords

• Electrical installation services
• Building automation systems
• Photovoltaic solar installation
• Security system installation
• Telecommunications infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Altendorf

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Installation Services: One-time project-based services for electrical installations in new construction, renovation, and retrofit projects. Includes lighting, wiring, building automation, and specialized systems. Revenue recognized per project.
2. Maintenance and Repair Services: Ongoing maintenance contracts and repair services for electrical systems. Includes 24-hour emergency/pikett service. Revenue from service calls and retainer contracts.
3. Electrical Planning and Project Management: Consulting and project planning services for electrical installations in residential and industrial buildings. Includes project management and client advisory.
4. Retail Store Sales: Sale of household appliances, lighting fixtures, bulbs, and related electrical products through the physical storefront. One-time transaction model.
5. Telecommunications and Security Systems: Installation and maintenance of telematics systems (telephony, data, internet, network), security systems (intrusion, fire alarm, video surveillance, access control), and TV/satellite systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Steinegger Elektro AG plans, installs, and maintains electrical systems, building automation, telecommunications networks, and security systems for residential, commercial, industrial, and public-sector customers in the upper Lake Zurich region of canton Schwyz, Switzerland. The company also delivers photovoltaic solar and EV charging infrastructure solutions, operates a physical retail store for household appliances and lighting, and provides a 24-hour on-call emergency service.

Product overview

Steinegger Elektro AG operates as a traditional electrical installation company founded in 1948, offering a comprehensive portfolio of integrated services centered on electrical systems for residential and commercial properties. The core offerings include Photovoltaik (solar panel installations with battery storage) and E-Mobilität (EV charging infrastructure) as the main growth areas, supported by traditional Elektroinstallation services (new construction, renovations, lighting, building automation). The company also provides specialized services including TV & Internet Installation (partnering with Swisscom, UPC, Fiberstream), Sicherheitssysteme (video surveillance, access control, alarms using Mobotix cameras), Elektroplanung (electrical project planning), Telematik (telecommunications and networking), and a retail store for household appliances and lighting. Building automation is delivered through partnerships with KNX, Loxone, and Feller Zeptrion platforms. All services are supported by 24/7 maintenance and on-call emergency services, with the company serving clients throughout the March region of canton Schwyz, Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elektroinstallation (Electrical Installation) Comprehensive electrical installation services for new buildings and renovations, including lighting systems, building automation, door intercoms, gate operators, and emergency lighting, for residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
• Elektroplanung (Electrical Planning) Electrical planning and project management services for new construction and renovation projects, providing consultation, design, and project supervision for residential and industrial buildings.
• Photovoltaik (Photovoltaic Systems) Complete photovoltaic (solar panel) system installation services from consultation through turnkey installation, including maintenance, optimization, and battery storage solutions for residential and commercial properties.
• E-Mobilität (Electric Mobility / EV Charging) Electric vehicle charging station installation and infrastructure solutions for private, commercial, and public sectors, including consultation, installation, commissioning, and individual billing solutions.
• TV & Internet Installation Television and internet installation services including Swisscom TV, cable TV, satellite systems, and fiber internet setup from providers such as Swisscom, UPC, and Fiberstream.
• Sicherheitssysteme (Security Systems) Security system installations including video surveillance with Mobotix IP cameras, access control systems, time attendance systems, alarm systems, and fire alarm systems.
• Telematik (Telematics) Telecommunications and data systems including PBX telephone systems, data cabling, internet connections, home networks, and Voice over IP systems.
• Laden (Retail Store) Physical retail store offering household appliances, lighting fixtures, light systems, light bulbs, and repair services for electrical equipment.
• Unterhalt (Maintenance and 24/7 Service) 24-hour maintenance and repair services for electrical systems, including a Pikettdienst (on-call emergency service) available 7 days a week.
• Gebäudesystemtechnik (Building System Technology / Building Automation) Building automation services using KNX/EIB, Loxone, and Feller Zeptrion systems for integrated control of lighting, heating, climate, and security across residential and commercial properties.

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SwisscomcoreTechnology or IntegrationQualified BRI specialist retailer authorized to execute Swisscom TV installations on behalf of Swisscom. Partnership enables the company to offer and install Swisscom TV, internet, and telephone services to residential and commercial customers.
• Fiberstream LachencoreTechnology or IntegrationFiber internet service provider for the local region. The company installs Fiberstream's fiber-to-the-home services (IPTV, internet, and telephone) in the municipalities of Schübelbach, Lachen, Galgenen, and Wangen.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bouygues E&S InTec Schweiz: Swiss arm of Bouygues Energies & Services offering building electrical, infrastructure and energy services. Comparable end-services but materially larger scale and broader geographic coverage.
• BKW AG: Large Swiss energy and building services group with electrical contracting and building solutions subsidiaries. Overlaps with Steinegger on building electrical work and PV/EV, but operates at much larger scale as a regulated utility.

Direct peers

• Basler & Hofmann AG: Swiss engineering consultancy with electrical planning, building services and energy practices. Comparable on the Elektroplanung side of Steinegger's offering and on institutional/public-sector client base.
• Hess Licht + Planung AG: Swiss lighting and electrical planning firm with building installation and lighting design capabilities. Comparable on the lighting design, Elektroplanung and installation overlap with Steinegger's Beleuchtung and Elektroinstallation practice.
• Kummler + Matter AG: Swiss electrical contractor specializing in railway electrification, infrastructure, energy and industrial electrical work. Particularly comparable to Steinegger's documented SBB Etzelwerk power station and rail-adjacent scopes.
• Amstein + Walthert AG: Swiss engineering and building services firm covering Elektroplanung, Elektroinstallation, building automation and energy consulting. Most directly comparable peer on the planning-plus-installation service combination that Steinegger markets.
• Burkhalter Group: Listed Swiss electrical contractor providing installation, building automation, telecommunications and security services across Switzerland. Directly comparable in service mix; materially larger in scale, which both validates the market and highlights Steinegger's relative competitive constraint.
• Etavis AG: Swiss electrical services provider offering building installation, infrastructure, telecommunications and energy solutions across multiple cantons. Comparable portfolio including building automation; broader geographic footprint than Steinegger.

Others

• EIT.swiss (Verband der Schweizer Elektro-Installationsfirmen): Swiss trade association for electrical installation companies. Steinegger is presumably a member; relevant as the industry body representing apprenticeship pipelines, technical standards and lobbying that affect peer competitive dynamics.
• Schweizerischer Elektrizitätsverband (VSE/AES): Swiss electricity industry association representing utilities and electrical contractors. Relevant ecosystem context for Steinegger's relationships with local utilities (e.g., Elektrizitätsversorgung Altendorf) and SBB Etzelwerk, though not a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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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