What Scherler does

Scherler AG is a Bern-based electrical and telematics services company founded in 1923, operating as a private Swiss Aktiengesellschaft. It provides a full-stack portfolio across six divisions: Elektrotechnik (residential, commercial, and industrial installations; renovations), Instandhaltung (maintenance and equipment testing), ICT/Kommunikation (networking and telecommunications), Engineering (project planning plus KNX and DALI building automation), Erneuerbare Energien (photovoltaic systems, E-Mobility charging infrastructure, and ZEV/Zusammenschluss Eigenverbrauch energy management), and Blitzschutz/Schaltanlagenbau (lightning protection and in-house switchgear manufacturing). The technology stack combines standardized protocols (KNX, DALI), TE Connectivity networking certifications, and specialized medical-grade electrical systems (Isolé Terre/IT-Netz compliant with RG 2 standards for hospital infrastructure).

The company's revenue model is project-based quoting supplemented by long-term maintenance contracts and a 24-hour on-call Pikettdienst. Customer segments are segmented horizontally across Commercial Buildings, Healthcare Facilities (primary), Industrial, and Renewable Energy Projects, with notable enterprise customers including Insel Gruppe (Inselspital Bern), Domicil senior-living facilities (multi-year facility management across 22 locations), and Dr. Noyer TCM. The firm holds ISO 9001 (IQ Net) and SQS quality certifications and operates exclusively in Switzerland with a single Bern headquarters at Papiermühlestrasse 9, led by Managing Director Christoph Eymann. Scherler maintains apprenticeship and vocational training programs, indicating investment in skilled-trades talent development.

Name

Scherler

Legal name

Scherler AG

Website

https://scherler-ag.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Scherler AG is a 100-year-old Bern-based Swiss electrical and telematics services firm delivering installations, building automation, ICT networking, renewable energy systems, and maintenance to commercial, healthcare, industrial, and senior-living customers in Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting and Building Technology Services

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

Protection, Control & SCADA/Automation Installation (Relay Panels, RTUs) (IMAFAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commissioning, Testing & Field Services for Interconnection (Energization, Acceptance Tests) (EUAMAIAJ), Telecom & SCADA/OT Network Asset Management for Energy Infrastructure (EUAEAMAI)

Keywords

• Electrical installation services
• Building automation systems
• Renewable energy solutions
• ICT network infrastructure
• Lightning protection systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Bern

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Scherler AG is an electrical and telematics services company based in Bern, Switzerland, with over 100 years of experience. It provides electrical installations, industrial wiring, renovation work, ICT/networking, building automation (KNX/DALI), renewable energy systems (photovoltaic, E-Mobility, ZEV energy management), lightning protection, switchgear construction, and ongoing maintenance and equipment testing services for commercial, healthcare, industrial, and residential clients.

Product overview

Scherler AG is an electrical and telecommunications services company based in Bern, Switzerland, with over 100 years of experience. The company operates as a unified service portfolio organized into six divisions: Elektrotechnik (electrical installations including industrial and renovation work), Instandhaltung (service and equipment testing), ICT/Kommunikation (networking and telecommunications), Engineering (project planning and building automation using KNX and DALI systems), Erneuerbare Energien (E-Mobility, photovoltaic systems, and energy management solutions including ZEV concepts), and Blitzschutz and Schaltanlagenbau (lightning protection and switchgear construction). The company offers no standalone software products; all offerings are professional services delivered by qualified technicians and engineers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elektroinstallationen (Electrical Installations) Electrical installation services for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, covering new installations and renovations for general electrical infrastructure.
• Industrie (Industrial Electrical Services) Industrial electrical installation services tailored to manufacturing and industrial facility requirements, including high-capacity systems and process automation support.
• Umbauten und Kleininstallationen (Renovations and Small Installations) Renovation and small-scale electrical installation services for existing buildings, including upgrades and modernization of electrical systems.
• Service und Instandhaltung (Maintenance Services) Ongoing maintenance and service support for electrical systems and infrastructure, including a 24-hour on-call emergency service for customers.
• Geräteprüfung (Equipment Testing and Inspection) Equipment testing and inspection services to ensure compliance and safety of electrical devices, including periodic safety verification of installed equipment.
• ICT/Kommunikation (ICT and Communications) ICT and communication infrastructure services including telecom and network setup for buildings and facilities.
• Netzwerke (Network Design and Installation) Network design, installation, and maintenance services for data and communication networks, delivered under TE Connectivity Authorized Networking Partner certification.
• Projektierung/Planung (Engineering and Project Planning) Engineering project planning and design services for electrical and building technology projects, from conception through completion.
• Gebäudeautomation (Building Automation) Building automation solutions using KNX systems for controlling lighting, blinds, and room sensors, including DALI-based intelligent lighting control.
• E-Mobility (EV Charging Infrastructure) Electric mobility charging station installation and infrastructure services for commercial properties, residential complexes, and public sites.
• Photovoltaik-Anlagen (Photovoltaic Systems) Photovoltaic (solar panel) system design and installation services for residential, commercial, and industrial rooftops.
• Energiemanagement Lösungen (Energy Management Solutions) Energy management solutions including ZEV (Zusammenschluss Eigenverbrauch / joint self-consumption community) concepts, feasibility studies, and economic calculations for solar and energy projects.
• Blitzschutz (Lightning Protection) Lightning protection system design and installation services for buildings and infrastructure.
• Schaltanlagenbau (Switchgear Construction) Switchgear manufacturing and assembly services for electrical distribution and control systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dr. Noyer laboratory project completed in 3 months with 96% completion
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global electrification and automation major with substantial Swiss presence in switchgear, protection & control, and renewable integration — comparable to the Schaltanlagenbau and renewable-grid integration elements of Scherler's portfolio at much larger scale.
• Legrand: Global electrical and digital building infrastructure group active in Switzerland via cable management, wiring devices, and KNX-based building systems — comparable to the underlying building-automation and electrical-installation components Scherler deploys.
• Hager Group: European leader in electrical installations, cable management, and KNX-based building automation systems — supplies many of the technologies Scherler integrates and competes as an enabling incumbent for distribution boards and automation platforms.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Global incumbent in building automation, electrical infrastructure, and energy management — overlaps with Scherler's KNX/DALI building automation, switchgear, and energy-management offerings, but as part of a much larger portfolio.
• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation major with Swiss operations across switchgear, building automation, and renewable/EV solutions — comparable to Scherler's combined Schaltanlagenbau, Gebäudeautomation, and E-Mobility/energy-management bundle.

Direct peers

• Amstein + Walthert: Swiss engineering firm specializing in electrical engineering, building automation, ICT/networking, and energy consulting — directly comparable to Scherler's Engineering, ICT/Kommunikation, and Gebäudeautomation divisions, with a stronger engineering/consulting tilt.
• HHM Gruppe (Haller + Hofmann + Moser): Swiss electrical engineering and building technology group providing Elektrotechnik, Gebäudeautomation, and ICT services across multiple Swiss locations — directly comparable in service mix to Scherler, with broader geographic reach.
• A. Lehmann Elektro AG: Established Swiss regional electrical contractor offering installations, building automation, renewable energy, and service — a peer in the same regional Swiss Mittelstand tier as Scherler, with overlapping healthcare/commercial customer segments.
• Burkhalter Group: Switzerland's largest publicly listed electrical contracting group, covering electrical installations, building automation, and service across multiple Swiss regions — the closest large-scale direct comparable to Scherler's core Elektrotechnik and Instandhaltung offerings.
• Bouygues E&S EnerTrans (Switzerland): Swiss subsidiary of Bouygues Energies & Services delivering electrical installations, facility management, and energy infrastructure services; comparable to Scherler's full-service electrical and telematics delivery model for commercial and infrastructure clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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