KSW

What KSW does

KSW (KSW Elektro- und Industrieanlagenbau GmbH) is an Austrian full-service provider of electrical, industrial plant, and tank system construction, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Feldkirch. The company operates 7 branch offices across Austria plus a regional subsidiary in Slovenia (KSW Tehnika d.o.o.), with 251–500 employees serving fuel-station operators, industrial enterprises, and commercial clients across Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and Slovenia. Core service lines include tank and petrol-station construction, industrial plant construction across chemical, food, tank-farm, paint, power, aviation, and automotive sectors, photovoltaic and battery-storage systems, e-mobility charging infrastructure, HVAC, metalworking, electrical installations, and pipeline construction. The most prominent named customer is OMV, for whom a comprehensive electrical modernization of a petrol station was delivered between September and December 2025.

The company's central technology asset is the proprietary ICE (Intelligent Control Extension) automation platform, developed in-house, which enables remote monitoring and control of forecourt and building operations — fuel dispensers, tank levels, pricing displays, lighting, climate, energy management, video surveillance, and security — and integrates with a broad multi-vendor hardware stack including Wayne, Tatsuno, and Gilbarco fuel dispensers; Ratio-Elektronik, Madic, and Hectronic POS/fuel terminals; AUTEL, Kempower, MONTA, KEBA DC, and Elli for e-mobility; and Loxone for smart-building automation. KSW holds ISO 14001 environmental management certification, and its Slovenian subsidiary operates an ISO/IEC 17020 Type C inspection-body accredited calibration station (SLO Akreditacija K-143) with a Metrology Office appointment (ID 410), making it an authorized center for fuel flow-meter and pressure-gauge verification in Slovenia. A drone-based thermography inspection service for PV systems complements the portfolio.

KSW generates revenue through three streams: one-time project-based construction contracts (tank systems, industrial plants, PV, charging infrastructure), recurring service and maintenance contracts including a 24/7 hotline with 4-hour nationwide field-service response, and regulated calibration and certification services. Pricing is quote-based per project; no public pricing exists. The company remains founder/family-controlled (Stefan Walser and Josef Schneider) and underwent a generational leadership transition in May 2025 with the addition of DI (FH) Reinhard Bayer and Schneider family successors. Strategic momentum is concentrated in expanding the e-mobility and renewable-energy service lines and in monetizing the ICE platform as recurring software-driven service revenue.

Name

KSW

Legal name

KSW Elektro- und Industrieanlagenbau GmbH

Website

https://kswtech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

KSW is an Austrian full-service provider of electrical, industrial plant, and tank system construction for fuel-station operators, industrial enterprises, and commercial clients across the DACH region, combining project construction, proprietary ICE automation, and 24/7 maintenance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Engineering Services

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Management & General Contracting (EPCM, Scheduling, QA/QC, HSE) (EUAMAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

DER Program Operations & Customer/Installer Enablement (Applications, Portals, Inspections) (EUADALAO)

Keywords

• Industrial plant construction
• Tank system construction
• Electrical installations
• Automation systems
• Fuel station maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Feldkirch

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project-based Construction Services: KSW generates revenue through project-based construction services including tank system construction, industrial plant construction, electrical installations, piping systems, and automation solutions. Projects range from planning through to complete construction.
2. Service and Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing revenue from 24/7 service hotline, maintenance contracts, troubleshooting, and support services. The company offers tailored maintenance contracts with features like timely alerts, field service within 4 hours nationwide, remote maintenance, and calibration services.
3. Calibration and Certification Services: Authorized calibration center providing verification of flow meters and pressure gauges for liquid fuels, generating recurring revenue from regulatory compliance services in Slovenia.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KSW Elektro- und Industrieanlagenbau GmbH is an Austrian full-service provider delivering tank system construction, industrial plant construction, electrical installations, piping systems, photovoltaic and battery storage systems, e-mobility charging infrastructure, HVAC systems, and metalworking services for fuel stations, industrial facilities, and commercial buildings across Austria and Slovenia. The company supports customers from planning through project completion and provides 24/7 service and maintenance, augmented by its proprietary ICE (Intelligent Control Extension) automation platform for forecourt and building management.

Product overview

KSW (KSW Elektro- und Industrieanlagenbau GmbH) is an Austrian full-service provider offering integrated solutions for electrical, industrial, and tank system construction with over 30 years of experience. The company operates as a comprehensive solutions provider combining in-house services with integrated third-party technologies. Their core offerings include tank system construction (petrol station and tank farm construction), industrial plant construction, and photovoltaic systems with battery storage for energy optimization. They provide proprietary automation technology through their ICE (Intelligent Control Extension) platform for integrated forecourt and building management. Additional services span metalworking (custom fabrication for pipeline construction), HVAC (heating, cooling, ventilation, sanitation), fuel terminals and dispensers (Wayne, Tatsuno, Gilbarco), POS systems (Ratio-Elektronik, Madic, Hectronic), calibration services (Slovenia), and electrical system construction. The portfolio integrates construction services with automation, energy management, and third-party hardware across the fuel, e-mobility, and renewable energy sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ICE (Intelligent Control Extension): In-house developed automation system for petrol stations enabling remote monitoring, management, and control of fuel station operations including pump management, price adjustment, facility monitoring, and energy management.

Products and services

• Tank System Construction Complete tank system construction services from initial design through full construction, including regular maintenance and support for petrol stations and tank farms. Targeted at fuel station operators and industrial fuel storage clients.
• Industrial Plant Construction Industrial plant construction services across diverse industries including chemical, food, tank farms, paint and coatings, power stations, aviation, automotive, and building services. Serves industrial operators needing plant build-outs.
• Photovoltaic System / Battery Storage Photovoltaic systems and energy storage solutions for rooftop, freestanding, or customized commercial and industrial applications, including peak shaving and grid relief capabilities. Designed for businesses seeking energy cost reduction and sustainability.
• E-Mobility Charging Infrastructure Comprehensive e-mobility solutions including planning, installation, and operation of charging infrastructure for private and commercial customers. Targets businesses preparing for EV charging demand.
• ICE (Intelligent Control Extension) Proprietary automation platform for remote monitoring, management, and control of forecourt and building operations, including fuel dispensers, tank levels, pricing, lighting, climate, energy consumption, video surveillance, and security. Targeted at petrol station operators and facility managers needing centralized control.
• Service & Maintenance Contracts Ongoing 24/7 service and maintenance including hotline support, troubleshooting, remote maintenance, tailored maintenance contracts with timely alerts, field service within 4 hours nationwide, and calibration services. Targeted at operators of fuel stations, industrial plants, and commercial buildings.
• Calibration Station Authorized calibration center providing verification of flow meters and measuring systems for liquids other than water (fuel), tire pressure gauges, and inspection services across Slovenia. Targeted at fuel station operators and industrial users needing regulatory metrology compliance.
• HVAC (Heating, Cooling, Ventilation, Sanitation) Comprehensive HVAC services including heating technology (heat pumps, biomass, solar), cooling and air conditioning systems, and sanitary installations for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Metalworking Custom metal fabrication including standard-compliant components for pipeline construction such as filling cabinets, fuel dispenser sumps, service columns, and driveable manhole covers, as well as custom railings, staircases, enclosures, and special building structures.
• Fuel Terminals and Dispensers Fuel dispensers from Wayne, Tatsuno, and Gilbarco for diesel, gasoline, HVO, GTL, AdBlue, LPG, and CNG; fuel terminals from Madic, Hectronic, and KSW for self-service operations including payment processing and fleet management. Targets fuel station operators.
• POS Systems and Cash Registers Point-of-sale and vending systems from Ratio-Elektronik, Madic, and Hectronic for forecourt shops, truck stops, and self-service stations, with external control of pumps, pricing, and inventory management. Targets forecourt shop and self-service station operators.
• Electrical System Construction Comprehensive electrical installation services including power distribution, switchgear, lighting, emergency power, grounding, lightning protection, building automation, network technology, and EV charging stations. Targets industrial, commercial, and public-sector clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Field service response within 4 hours nationwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ratio-ElektronikcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for POS systems specifically designed for petrol stations, offering comprehensive control options including external control of pumps, price displays, fuel level gauges, and payment processing (debit, credit, fleet cards).
• MadiccoreTechnology or IntegrationFuel terminals and POS systems including RAPAY, RAWASH, and RAPARK systems for self-service fueling stations, car washes, and parking facilities.
• HectroniccoreTechnology or IntegrationFuel terminals including Heconomy, Hecfleet, Hecvision, Hecpay systems for small to large fueling stations with fleet management capabilities and payment integration.
• Wayne (Fuel Dispensers)coreTechnology or IntegrationWayne Helix 6000 II and Wayne Century 3 dispensers for diesel, gasoline, HVO, GTL, AdBlue, LPG, and CNG.
• Tatsuno (Fuel Dispensers)coreTechnology or IntegrationTatsuno BMP 500 S/SX and Ocean Tower 4000 dispensers for various fuel types including diesel, gasoline, HVO, GTL, AdBlue, LPG, and CNG.
• Gilbarco (Fuel Dispensers)coreTechnology or IntegrationGilbarco Frontier and SK700-II dispensers for diesel, gasoline, and AdBlue applications.
• AUTEL (E-mobility)coreTechnology or IntegrationSales, service, and maintenance partnership for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
• Kempower (E-mobility)coreTechnology or IntegrationSales, service, and maintenance partnership for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
• MONTA (Backend Software)coreTechnology or IntegrationBackend system for charging infrastructure enabling transparent billing, user management, monitoring, reporting, scalable operations, and payment system integration.
• LoxonecoreTechnology or IntegrationSmart building automation partnership offering centralized management of lighting, climate, shading, access, and security. Includes energy management optimization and remote access capabilities.
• LoxonecoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Loxone partner (6800 Feldkirch) providing smart automation solutions including control, energy management, and security for businesses.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Gilbarco Veeder-Root: Global fuel dispenser and forecourt technology manufacturer (part of Fortive). Comparable to KSW through partnership in Wayne/Gilbarco dispensers and overlapping presence in forecourt automation, though operating as the equipment OEM rather than an installer.
• SPIE S.A. Paris-listed European leader in multi-technical services (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, energy systems) with significant DACH operations. Directly comparable to KSW as an industrial and electrical services provider, though at vastly greater scale and with a much broader geographic footprint.
• Wisag: Large German facility management and industrial services group covering building services, electrical, HVAC, and energy infrastructure. Comparable to KSW in electrical and technical facility services, though broader and more diversified across real estate and industrial customers.

Emerging players

• Kempower: Finnish DC fast-charging hardware manufacturer for EVs, partnered with KSW for sales, service, and maintenance in DACH. Comparable via KSW's EV charging installation business and overlapping presence in the e-mobility value chain, though primarily an equipment OEM.
• The Mobility House: Munich-based EV charging and energy management solutions provider across Europe. Comparable to KSW's e-mobility and charging-infrastructure services, with partial overlap in MONTA backend integration and turnkey charging deployment.

Direct peers

• Scheidt & Bachmann: German family-owned supplier of fuel station and parking systems including terminals, payment, and forecourt automation. Directly comparable to KSW's fuel-station automation and POS integration work through ICE and partnership with Hectronic and Madic.
• Kreutzpointner Elektro: German family-owned electrical engineering and industrial services firm serving industrial, commercial, and infrastructure clients across southern Germany and Austria. Comparable to KSW in scope (electrical, automation, industrial plant construction) and customer profile (mid-market industrial and energy).
• GA-tec Gebäude- und Anlagentechnik: German building and industrial technical services provider offering HVAC, electrical, automation, and energy solutions. Closely comparable to KSW's integrated MEP/HVAC, electrical, and automation capabilities for commercial and industrial customers in the DACH region.
• TSG (Tokheim Service Group): European leader in fuel station construction, maintenance, and technical services across 30+ countries. Highly comparable to KSW's tank system construction and petrol station service offerings, though operating at substantially greater geographic scale.
• Heldele: German electrical engineering, automation, and ICT services provider for industrial and commercial customers. Comparable to KSW in electrical installation, building automation, and industrial services for mid-sized DACH clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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