HF

What HF does

HF-GmbH Elektroplanung is a privately held German engineering services firm founded in 1993 and headquartered in Karlsruhe, specializing in professional electrical infrastructure planning for commercial, public, and complex private construction projects. The firm delivers a horizontal portfolio of twelve specialized planning services — lighting technology, lightning and surge protection, building automation (KNX/EIB/LON/Loxone bus systems), IT and communications infrastructure, nurse call systems, media technology, medium and low voltage distribution, security systems (intrusion, fire alarm, video surveillance, access control), system integration, telecommunications, and energy supply — alongside project-specific solutions for special requirements. Its technology stack centers on standardized building automation protocols rather than proprietary software, with a Loxone Silver Partner designation formalizing capability in smart-building integration.

The company serves nine distinct verticals — industry, commercial, hotels and gastronomy, healthcare, education and culture, residential, amusement parks, transport, and engineering structures — with marquee reference projects including Europa-Park attractions (Blue Fire coaster, Voletarium, Rulantica 450,000 m² water world with €150M investment volume), a Siemens Gamesa 56,000 m² offshore wind nacelle production facility in Cuxhaven, DHL Express air freight infrastructure at Stuttgart, ISCAR Germany's Ettlingen facility, and multiple public-sector educational and healthcare projects. Certifications include ISO 9001 for quality management, VdS DIN 14675 for fire alarm systems, and VDE 0824 for call systems, which are prerequisites for regulated German construction tenders.

HF-GmbH operates as a privately held GmbH (German limited liability company) under two managing directors — founder Roland Hofmann (Karlsruhe) and Matthias Toldrian (Köln, joined August 2022) — with no institutional investors, no parent company, and no subsidiaries. Revenue is generated through project-based consulting and planning contracts with direct engagement of building owners, architects, and construction firms; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Geographic scope is currently limited to two German states (Baden-Württemberg and North Rhine-Westphalia) served from the Karlsruhe headquarters and Köln branch office established in 2022. The firm maintains an active digital presence across LinkedIn, Xing, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and a newsletter, alongside participation in industry trade shows (Elektrotechnik Dortmund, eltefa Stuttgart, Light+Building), but the core go-to-motion remains direct enterprise sales and long-cycle relationship development with construction industry counterparties.

Name

HF

Legal name

HF-GmbH Elektroplanung

Website

https://hf-gmbh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HF-GmbH Elektroplanung is a German electrical engineering planning consultancy founded in 1993, delivering complex electrical infrastructure design across twelve service areas for commercial, public, and private construction clients in nine verticals including healthcare, industry, amusement parks, and renewable energy manufacturing, operating from offices in Karlsruhe and Köln.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Engineering & Planning Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Power Plant Electrical Systems EPC (Switchyard, Transformers, Protection & Controls) (EUAEAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Overhead Distribution Line Construction (MV/LV) (EUAEACAA), Energy Services (Retrofits/Commissioning/Testing & Balancing) (IMAIABAI), Auxiliary Systems EPC (Station Service, HVAC, Fire Protection, Security) (EUAEADAK)

Keywords

• Electrical infrastructure planning
• Building automation systems
• Medium voltage engineering
• Nurse call systems design
• Lightning surge protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Karlsruhe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HF-GmbH Elektroplanung provides professional electrical engineering planning and consulting services for commercial, public, and complex private construction projects. Its portfolio spans twelve specialized service areas including lighting technology, lightning/surge protection, building automation (bus technology), IT and communications, nurse call systems, media technology, medium/low voltage distribution, security technology, system integration, telecommunications, and energy supply planning. The firm delivers full-scope electrical plans for hospitals, schools, amusement parks, industrial facilities, hotels, offices, and residential projects, from concept through execution supervision.

Product overview

HF-GmbH Elektroplanung is an electrical engineering planning firm offering comprehensive consulting services for commercial, public, and complex private construction projects. The company provides a broad portfolio of specialized planning services spanning 12 core areas: Beleuchtungstechnik (lighting technology), Blitz- und Überspannungsschutz (lightning/surge protection), Bus-Technologie (building automation), IT-Technik/Kommunikationstechnik (IT and communications), Lichtrufanlagen (nurse call systems), Medientechnik (media technology), Mittel- und Niederspannungsanlagen (medium/low voltage systems), Sicherheitstechnik (security technology), Systemintegration (system integration), Telekommunikationsanlagen (telecommunications), and Energieversorgung (energy supply). Founded in 1993, the company operates from offices in Karlsruhe and Köln serving diverse industries including hospitality, commercial, transportation, healthcare, education, residential, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beleuchtungstechnik (Lighting Technology) Planning of illumination systems for indoor and outdoor spaces, including DIN-compliant workplace lighting, safety lighting, and emergency lighting systems for commercial, public, and private buildings.
• Blitz- / Überspannungsschutz (Lightning and Surge Protection) Planning of protection systems for buildings and electrical installations against lightning strikes and electrical surges to prevent damage and ensure operational continuity.
• Bus-Technologie (Bus Technology / Building Automation) Planning of building automation and control communication systems using standardized protocols such as KNX, EIB, LON, and Loxone for networked building management.
• IT-Technik / Kommunikationstechnik / Datentechnik (IT & Communications Technology) Planning of information technology infrastructure including structured cabling, computer networks, and digital communication systems for commercial and residential applications.
• Lichtrufanlagen (Nurse Call Systems) Planning of communication systems for healthcare facilities enabling patients to summon nursing staff, often integrated with speech communication, TV control, and telephony (VDE 0824 certified).
• Medientechnik (Media Technology) Planning of presentation technology solutions spanning auditory and visual systems for private residences, auditoriums, conference rooms, and video conference centers.
• Mittel- und Niederspannungsanlagen (Medium and Low Voltage Systems) Planning of electrical distribution infrastructure for buildings, including medium voltage (10–20 kV) connections and transformer station setup for high-demand facilities.
• Sicherheitstechnik (Security Technology) Planning of technical security systems including intrusion alarms, fire alarm systems (VdS DIN 14675 certified), smoke and heat extraction, video surveillance, access control, door control, and alarm transmission systems.
• Systemintegration (System Integration) Planning the integration of building automation, lighting control, media systems, multiroom audio, and video surveillance into unified building management solutions.
• Telekommunikationsanlagen (Telecommunications Systems) Planning of voice, data, text, image, and video transmission systems forming modern communication infrastructure, converging with IT and data technology.
• Energieversorgung (Energy Supply Planning) Planning of uninterruptible power supply, including analysis of power requirements, cable sizing, protection systems, and backup power solutions via UPS or generator systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful completion of Rulantica water park (450,000 m²) combining water and electrical systems safely
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Siemens GamesamajorTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2015HF-GmbH was commissioned by Alpiq Infra AG to perform electrical planning for Siemens Gamesa's 56,000 m² production and assembly hall for offshore wind turbine nacelles in Cuxhaven. The project was valued at approximately 200 million euros.
• Europa-ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with Europa-Park for electrical planning of major attractions including Blue Fire, Voletarium, Rulantica water world, and various theme areas. The park attracts over 5 million visitors annually.
• Alpiq Infra AG (Zürich)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommissioned HF-GmbH for electrical planning of the Siemens Gamesa facility. Alpiq acts as the main contractor and system integrator.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ZWP Ingenieur-AG: Cologne-based engineering firm providing building services and electrical planning with strong regional overlap to HF's new Köln office. Comparable multi-vertical portfolio spanning healthcare, commercial, and industrial projects.
• Planungsgruppe M+M AG: German electrical planning specialist serving commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects across multiple sectors. Directly comparable service portfolio with similar multi-vertical exposure and project-based consulting model.
• EGS-plan Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH: Stuttgart-based German engineering planning firm specializing in electrical and building services planning (Elektro- und Gebäudetechnik) for commercial and industrial projects. Direct specialty and geographic overlap with HF-GmbH's core offering in Baden-Württemberg.
• Obermeyer Planen + Beraten GmbH: Munich-based German engineering planning consultancy covering electrical and building services design for complex construction projects across multiple sectors. Comparable planning services and similar professional services model.

Broad incumbents

• Bilfinger SE: Large German industrial services and engineering firm with significant electrical engineering and T&D services. Broader industrial-services portfolio and substantially greater scale than specialist HF.
• Drees & Sommer SE: Major German engineering and consulting firm offering integrated MEP and electrical planning services as part of full lifecycle project consulting. Significantly larger scale and broader portfolio including real estate consulting.
• Assmann Beraten + Planen AG: Large German multidisciplinary engineering consultancy offering full MEP planning including electrical design across healthcare, education, and commercial projects. Broader scope and deeper bench than HF as a specialty planner.

Regional players

• WPW GmbH BERATEN UND PLANEN: Saarbrücken-based regional German engineering consultancy providing planning services including electrical design across Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland. Comparable services in a different geographic territory.

Others

• SPIE GmbH: German technical services provider for buildings and infrastructure including electrical engineering and building automation. Adjacent services in similar end markets but focused on execution and operations rather than planning.
• THOST Projektmanagement GmbH: Pforzheim-based German engineering project management firm. Adjacent service offering that is complementary to HF's planning work rather than directly competing in the same client engagements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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