KSV

What KSV does

KSV Koblenzer Steuerungs- und Verteilungsbau GmbH is a family-owned German electrical engineering company founded in 1979 as a spin-off from Elektro Thomas and headquartered in Koblenz. The firm operates four integrated service lines: control and automation technology (custom control cabinets, MSR cabinets, PLC software engineering, and Operational Technology on Ethernet-based protocols such as Profinet and Ethercat); energy and plant engineering (medium-voltage switchgear such as Siemens 8DJH, low-voltage distribution via Sedotec Vamocon, transformer stations, emergency generators up to 630 kVA, and maintenance services); measurement and testing technology (VDE-compliant testing, optical inspection, process visualization); and contract manufacturing (cable assembly, copper processing, sheet metal fabrication). With 180+ employees and a 1,000 m² production facility expanded in 2020, KSV holds UL 508A and CSA C22.2 No. 286 certifications for North American market access alongside ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 quality and safety certifications.

The company operates a project-based business model with quoted pricing, generating the majority of revenue from bespoke engineering contracts ranging from €545,000 to €12,000,000 per engagement. Distribution is via direct enterprise sales with dedicated representatives per business unit, supplemented by a B2B e-commerce shop selling 106 standard electrical components and a wholly-owned Polish subsidiary (KSV Polska). Customer segments are diversified across industrial manufacturing (Ball Corporation, Stabilus AG, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen, ContiTech, Jonas Farben), public broadcasting (WDR Köln), banking (Santander Bank), municipal government (Stadt Koblenz), and energy utilities (Ahrtal-Werke). Pricing is quotation-based ("Auf Anfrage"), with recurring maintenance contracts providing a partial annuity layer on top of non-recurring project work.

Strategically, KSV has invested in generational ownership continuity (Andreas and Christian Frink as managing directors since 2014), capacity expansion (2020 production hall), ERP modernization (2019), and 2025 ESG positioning (EcoVadis Bronze, CDP Climate Change B-rating) alongside its UL Panel Shop certification for North American expansion. The company is privately held by the Frink family with no venture capital or private equity backing and no public listing.

Name

KSV

Legal name

KSV Koblenzer Steuerungs- und Verteilungsbau GmbH

Website

https://www.ksv-koblenz.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KSV is an innovative solutions for automation, robotics and engineering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical Engineering Services

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation (DCS/PLC/SCADA, SIS, Metering) (EUAEAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

High-Voltage Electrical Systems (Switchgear, Transformers, Protection & Control) (EUAEAFAA), Electrical Contracting & Wiring (IMAFALAA), Power Plant I&C / SCADA / DCS EPC (EUAEAAAN), Protection, Control & SCADA/Automation Installation (Relay Panels, RTUs) (IMAFAHAF)

Keywords

• Industrial automation systems
• Control cabinet manufacturing
• Medium voltage switchgear
• Electrical engineering services
• Building automation solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Koblenz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Engineering and Project Business: KSV derives the majority of revenue from bespoke engineering projects, including planning, manufacturing, installing, and commissioning control systems and energy infrastructure. Projects range from €545,000 (Jonas Farben) to €12M (HKW Bad Neuenahr). Revenue is project-based and non-recurring in nature, with some maintenance contracts providing recurring elements.
2. Product Sales (E-Commerce Shop): KSV operates an online shop selling electrical components (SWD, SPS modules, switchgear, measurement instruments, cable assemblies). The shop offers 106 products across categories. Sales are B2B only (commercial customers only), quote-based pricing. Revenue is one-time transactional.
3. Contract Manufacturing (Lohndienstleistungen): Services including cable assembly (Kabelkonfektionierung), copper processing (Kupferbearbeitung), and sheet metal processing (Blechbearbeitung) are offered to external customers on a fee-for-service basis.
4. Maintenance and Service: Ongoing maintenance and servicing of installed systems and switchgear, providing recurring service revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KSV (Koblenzer Steuerungs- und Verteilungsbau GmbH) is an electrical engineering company that designs, manufactures, installs, and commissions custom control and MSR cabinets, medium- and low-voltage switchgear systems, PLC/SCADA automation solutions, and contract-manufactured electrical components (cable assemblies, copper and sheet-metal parts). The company also operates a B2B online shop selling branded electrical automation components (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, etc.) to commercial customers.

Product overview

KSV (Koblenzer Steuerungs- und Verteilungsbau GmbH) is an electrical engineering company offering four integrated core service areas: (1) Control and Automation Technology, delivering custom control cabinets, MSR cabinets, Operational Technology systems using modern Ethernet protocols (Profinet, Ethercat), and software engineering; (2) Energy and Plant Technology, providing medium voltage switchgear, complete power supply solutions from medium to low voltage, maintenance services, and project planning; (3) Measurement and Testing Technology, including test stands, development laboratories, and EMC testing; and (4) Contract Manufacturing Services (Lohndienstleistungen) covering cable assembly, copper processing, and sheet metal fabrication. The company operates a B2B e-commerce shop selling electrical automation components including SPS/PLCs, switchgear, power supplies, and industrial equipment. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Koblenz, Germany, KSV serves industrial clients across Germany with approximately 180+ employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Steuerungs- und Automatisierungstechnik (Control and Automation Technology)

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved best CDP Climate Change score in the SME category in 2025, above industry and regional averages.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Siemens (Solution Partner Building Technologies)coreTechnology or IntegrationKSV is a Siemens Solution Partner in Building Technologies / Smart Infrastructure. This partnership provides access to Siemens products (SIMATIC S7, 8DJH switchgear, SINAMICS drives, SCALANCE network components) and technical support. Siemens certified the partnership and KSV appears in Siemens' partner finder.
• AVEVA (System Integrator Partner)coreTechnology or IntegrationAVEVA Certified Operate System Integrator Partner. KSV implements AVEVA software solutions (Wonderware, formerly part of Schneider Electric) for process visualization and SCADA systems.
• ASR EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner listed on KSV website. ASR Energy appears to be an energy solutions company — specific partnership details are limited.
• Elektro ThomasminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal electrical installation company (Elektro Thomas) — originally the parent company from which KSV was spun off. KSV collaborates with Elektro Thomas on projects such as the KGRZ data center for the City of Koblenz, where Elektro Thomas handles installation of KSV-manufactured distributions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rittal: Rittal is a German manufacturer of enclosures, power distribution, and climate control used in industrial automation and switchgear. Directly comparable to KSV in the control cabinet and electrical distribution space, though much larger and global.
• Phoenix Contact: Phoenix Contact is a German manufacturer of electrical connectivity, automation, and interface solutions. Comparable to KSV's automation/control cabinet business, with deeper product portfolio and global scale.
• Weidmüller: Weidmüller is a German family-owned manufacturer of electrical connectivity, power distribution, and automation components. Directly comparable as a German Mittelstand peer serving industrial automation and switchgear customers.
• WAGO Kontakttechnik: WAGO is a German family-owned manufacturer of electrical interconnection and automation technology (including PLCs and I/O systems). Comparable to KSV's automation and control cabinet offerings, with similar German Mittelstand roots.
• Stöber Antriebstechnik: Stöber is a German family-owned manufacturer of drive technology, gear units, and automation components. Comparable as a German Mittelstand automation peer, though more focused on drives than control cabinets.
• Sedotec: Sedotec is a German manufacturer of Vamocon low-voltage distribution systems, which KSV uses as a key technology partner. Sedotec is comparable as a peer in LV switchgear manufacturing serving similar industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Festo: Festo is a German automation specialist (pneumatics, electric drives, PLCs, control systems). Overlaps with KSV's automation business but at much larger scale and with a broader product portfolio in motion control.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Siemens is both KSV's key technology partner and a broad incumbent competitor across MV switchgear, PLCs, SCADA, and building automation. Comparable at the product level, though KSV serves as a Siemens Solution Partner integrator rather than direct competitor on most projects.
• ABB Electrification: ABB is a global incumbent in MV switchgear, transformers, and industrial automation. Comparable to KSV's energy infrastructure product line but at vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric is a global incumbent in energy management, automation, and MV/LV distribution (parent of AVEVA, which is KSV's SCADA partner). Overlaps with KSV's switchgear, PLC, and SCADA integration business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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