What Büttner Elektrotechnik does

Büttner Elektrotechnik GmbH is a privately held German electrical installation contractor (Fachbetrieb) headquartered in Klingenberg, Saxony. It provides residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal clients with a full-service electrical offering spanning Elektroinstallation (including KNX planning, smart home integration, network cabling, control cabinet construction, and old-building renovation), Licht & Leuchten (lighting planning and LED systems), Sicherheit (smoke detection, lightning and surge protection, intercom and mailbox systems), Haustechnik (presence detection, shutter/blind control, underfloor and infrared heating, water treatment), Erneuerbare Energien (photovoltaic systems), Elektromobilität (Wallbox EV charging, including solar-integrated variants), and Multimedia (TV reception and telephone systems). Its technical foundation is the manufacturer-independent KNX standard for home and building automation, supported by integration expertise across more than 15 product brands including DEHN, DEKO-LIGHT, Theben, Siemens Hausgeräte, Gira, Jung, Busch-Jaeger, Hager, Berker, and Legrand, plus safety inspection services aligned to DGUV Vorschrift 3.

The business operates from a single location and delivers services through direct field sales — on-site consultations, measurement appointments, and installation by its own electricians. Revenue is generated primarily through project-based professional services contracts, with hardware (lighting, switches, wallboxes, PV components, security systems, smart home devices) sold as part of installation rather than as standalone products. Pricing is quote-based per project, with no public price list; customer acquisition flows through the company website, contact form, email, and phone. The company also offers Energieberatung (energy consulting) and a Fördermittelsuche (subsidy search) tool via the be.connect trade network to support customer funding applications. There is no e-commerce or app layer, no disclosed revenue, and no external investors, consistent with a family-owned regional trades business managed by Geschäftsführer Andy Schmidt.

Name

Büttner Elektrotechnik

Legal name

Büttner Elektrotechnik GmbH

Website

https://elektroanlagenbuettner.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Büttner Elektrotechnik GmbH is a privately held German electrical installation Fachbetrieb in Klingenberg, Saxony, offering residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal clients comprehensive services spanning electrical installation, KNX smart home, lighting, security, PV, e-mobility charging, and multimedia on a project-quote basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Appliance Repair and Maintenance (811412)

akta.pro primary industry

Low-Voltage & Security Systems Contracting (Access Control, CCTV, Intrusion) (IMAFALAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Built-In Appliance Installation (Wall Ovens, Cooktops, Built-In Microwaves) (HSAGANAE)

Keywords

• Electrical installation services
• Smart home automation
• Photovoltaic systems
• E-mobility charging infrastructure
• Building automation solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Klingenberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Electrical Installation Services: Project-based electrical installation services for residential, commercial, and industrial clients, including planning, execution, and maintenance. Revenue is generated through individual project quotes and service contracts.
2. Product Sales (as part of installation): Sale of electrical products and components as part of installation projects, including lighting, switches, smart home devices, wallboxes, PV components, and security systems. These are incorporated into service contracts rather than sold as standalone products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Büttner Elektrotechnik GmbH is a certified electrical specialist tradesman (Fachbetrieb) based in Klingenberg, Germany, delivering electrical installation, planning, and maintenance services for residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers. The company's offerings span seven core service areas (Elektroinstallation, Licht & Leuchten, Sicherheit, Haustechnik, Erneuerbare Energien/Photovoltaik, Elektromobilität, and Multimedia) supported by KNX building automation integration, smart home systems, e-mobility wallbox installation, photovoltaic systems, and DGUV safety inspections.

Product overview

Büttner Elektrotechnik GmbH is an electrical installation company (Fachbetrieb) offering comprehensive services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Their portfolio centers on seven core service areas: Elektroinstallation (electrical installation with sub-services including Smart Home, KNX planning, networks, control cabinet construction, renovation), Licht & Leuchten (lighting solutions with planning and LED services), Sicherheit (security systems including fire protection, lightning protection, surge protection), Haustechnik (building technology including underfloor heating, infrared heating, presence detectors, roller shutter control), Erneuerbare Energien/Photovoltaik (renewable energy and PV systems), Elektromobilität (EV charging infrastructure/Wallbox installation), and Multimedia (TV reception and telephone systems). They also provide supporting services like energy consulting, DGUV safety inspections, and construction power. The company works with multiple product brands for installations (including Siemens Hausgeräte, Bosch appliances, Gira, Jung, Busch-Jaeger, Hager, Berker, Theben, DEHN, RZB, Brumberg, Ledvance, LTS, DEKO-LIGHT, OBO, Bachmann, Legrand, Elcom) but does not manufacture proprietary products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elektroinstallation Professional electrical installation services including planning, network cabling, smart home integration, KNX planning, control cabinet construction, old building renovation, design solutions, and time switch installation for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Licht & Leuchten Lighting solutions and fixture services including professional light planning, outdoor lighting, energy-saving solutions, LED lighting, and design lighting effects for residential and commercial spaces.
• Sicherheit Security and safety system installation including smoke detectors, structural fire protection, lightning protection, surge protection, intercom systems, and mailbox systems for residential and commercial buildings.
• Haustechnik Building technology services including presence detectors, roller shutter and blind control, infrared heating, water treatment, and underfloor heating systems for residential and commercial properties.
• Erneuerbare Energien / Photovoltaik Renewable energy solutions focused on photovoltaic systems for generating own electricity, reducing energy costs, and contributing to climate protection, installed for residential and commercial customers.
• Elektromobilität / Wallbox E-mobility charging infrastructure services including Wallbox installation for private households, commercial businesses, and public facilities, with options for solar integration.
• Multimedia Multimedia solutions including TV reception systems (satellite, cable, IP-TV), telephone systems (analog, ISDN, VoIP), and television installation for residential and commercial buildings.
• Smart Home Integration Smart Home system integration providing intelligent control of lighting, heating, shutters, and multimedia via app, voice command, or automated scenarios such as 'Good Morning' and 'After Work' to enhance comfort, security, and energy efficiency.
• KNX-Planung KNX building automation system planning using the manufacturer-independent global standard for controlling lighting, heating, shutters, security technology, and other building functions in residential, commercial, and public buildings.
• Energieberatung (Energy Consulting) Energy consulting services helping customers optimize energy consumption and identify available subsidies and government funding programs for their installation projects.
• DGUV Vorschrift 3 Check Electrical safety inspections of electrical systems and equipment in accordance with DGUV Regulation 3 (occupational safety regulation for electrical systems), ensuring compliance and operational safety for businesses and workplaces.
• Schaltschrankbau Custom control cabinet construction for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, covering planning, manufacturing, testing, and commissioning.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DEHNcoreTechnology or IntegrationDEHN is a leading specialist in protection solutions for lightning, surge protection, and safe working on electrical systems since 1910. The company offers comprehensive solutions for residential buildings, renewable energy, e-mobility, and critical infrastructure. Büttner features DEHN products across its protection portfolio including products for PV systems, heat pumps, and e-mobility charging infrastructure.
• DEKO-LIGHTcoreTechnology or IntegrationDEKO-LIGHT is a manufacturer of high-quality LED luminaires and lighting systems founded in 1993, employing more than 50 people. The company offers interior, exterior, and commercial lighting solutions under the slogan 'Technisch.Linear.Effizient' with a 5-year manufacturer warranty on all products. Büttner features DEKO-LIGHT products across its lighting and light fixture product pages.
• ThebencoreTechnology or IntegrationTheben AG is an expert for KNX, time switches, presence and motion detectors. The company's philosophy centers on using energy only when it is truly needed ('energy saving comfort'). Büttner features Theben products including TheLeda D (LED luminaires with motion detectors), TheMura (motion/presence detectors), LUXORliving (smart home system), and LED switching and dimming solutions.
• Siemens HausgerätecoreTechnology or IntegrationSiemens Hausgeräte (household appliances) is the number one brand on the German household appliance market and one of the world's leading brands. The bestCollection includes ovens, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, and freezers with innovative technologies. Büttner features Siemens household appliances on its product pages as part of its comprehensive home services offering.
• be.connectminorGTM or Marketing Partnerbe.connect is a German trade network for electrical companies. Büttner Elektrotechnik participates in the be.connect network, displaying their news feed articles and subsidy search tool on the company website. This provides Büttner with industry-relevant content and a subsidy search tool for customers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB Ltd: Multinational offering electrical installation products, building automation, and EV charging solutions. Provides the upstream equipment ecosystem that regional Fachbetriebe like Büttner integrate into customer projects.
• Schneider Electric: Global electrical equipment and building automation supplier whose EcoStruxure platform competes with KNX in the smart-building space. Comparable as an incumbent enabling the same residential and commercial electrification projects Büttner services.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Siemens division supplying electrical infrastructure, building automation, and EV charging products. Büttner is a downstream customer/integrator of Siemens ecosystem products (including Siemens Hausgeräte), making the relationship vertically adjacent.
• VINCI Energies: Global electrical contracting and energy services arm of VINCI, with extensive German operations in building electrical installation, smart-building systems, and EV charging infrastructure. Operates the same value chain as Büttner at much greater scale.
• SPIE S.A. European technical services group providing multi-disciplinary electrical installation, building automation, and energy infrastructure services to commercial and public clients across Germany. Much larger than Büttner but operates in the same electrical contracting service category.

Emerging players

• Gira GmbH & Co. KG: German specialist manufacturer of KNX-based smart home and building automation systems. Directly comparable technology stack to Büttner's KNX planning offering, though operating upstream as a manufacturer rather than installer.
• Hager Group: German family-owned manufacturer of electrical installation systems, KNX building automation, and EV charging solutions. A key upstream supplier for Fachbetriebe like Büttner, with overlapping service-like offerings via partner installer networks.
• Theben AG: German KNX, presence detector, and smart home controls manufacturer listed as a core Büttner partner. Competes in the same building-automation technology category that Büttner integrates.

Others

• DEHN SE: German manufacturer of lightning and surge protection products, listed as a core Büttner partner. Supplies the safety-system components that underpin Büttner's Sicherheit service line.
• SMA Solar Technology AG: Leading German PV inverter manufacturer. Büttner's photovoltaic service line sells and installs systems built around SMA equipment, making SMA an adjacent ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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