ROAR

What ROAR does

DERU Planungsgesellschaft für Energie-, Reinraum- und Umwelttechnik mbH is a privately held German engineering planning firm founded in 1992 in Dresden by Dipl.-Ing. Günter Mücke. The firm specializes in technical building equipment (TGA / HKLS) planning for cleanrooms, laboratories, and high-tech production facilities, with deep expertise across all cleanroom purity classes, GMP qualification, building automation, technical gas systems, and helium recovery infrastructure. Over 30 years, DERU has completed more than 1,500 projects for German research institutions (Helmholtz, Max-Planck, Fraunhofer, Leibniz, leading universities), semiconductor manufacturers (X-FAB Dresden, IHP, AEMtec, Ferdinand-Braun-Institut), life-science and pharmaceutical clients (Charité BeCAT, Fraunhofer IZI, Universität Regensburg CITO), and public-sector clients (Umweltbundesamt, European XFEL, Berliner Wasserbetriebe). The company operates with 60+ employees, approximately two-thirds of whom are engineers, and is governed by three Managing Partners — Lutz Kraemer (since 2005), Bodo Mücke (since 2010, son of founder), and Ronald Steiger (effective February 1, 2026, internal promotion).

DERU monetizes exclusively through project-based engineering consulting fees structured under the German HOAI fee ordinance (Honorarordnung für Architekten und Ingenieure), covering Leistungsphasen 1-9 from concept and feasibility through commissioning. Revenue is generated via competitive tendering and referral-driven direct engagement with enterprise, government, and institutional buyers; the firm maintains no software or platform product, no international footprint (despite early projects in six European and Middle-Eastern countries that were discontinued), and no third-party capital. Service modules span heating/ventilation/air-conditioning/sanitary, electrical and IT infrastructure, supply and disposal technology, energy and environmental technology, equipment hook-up planning, and GMP consulting/qualification. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with long multi-year sales cycles, supported by certifications including DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and DIN 14675:2020 (fire and voice alarm systems), and membership in industry networks (Silicon Saxony e.V., VDI, DIN, DZA).

Customer concentration is dispersed across verticals with no dominant account, but is anchored by long-tenured institutional relationships — notably a framework agreement with IHP GmbH dating to 2014. The business exhibits moderate, organic growth driven by secular German demand for semiconductor capacity expansion (Silicon Saxony ecosystem), life-science and ATMP facility build-out, and federally funded research infrastructure (DZA, Helmholtz, Max-Planck). The firm has no detectable AI/ML capabilities and operates as a pure-play human-expert engineering consultancy; competitive moat rests on 30+ years of regulatory and technical specialization, a 1,500-project reference portfolio, and a stable engineering workforce.

Name

ROAR

Legal name

DERU Planungsgesellschaft für Energie-, Reinraum- und Umwelttechnik mbH

Website

https://deru-reinraum.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DERU Planungsgesellschaft is a Dresden-based German engineering planning firm that designs technical building equipment for cleanrooms, laboratories, and high-tech production facilities, serving research institutions, semiconductor manufacturers, and pharmaceutical clients across Germany since 1992.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cleanroom and Laboratory Engineering Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Thermal Controls & Building Management Systems (HVAC BMS) (IMAHAKAK), HVAC Controls & Optimization (Smart Thermostats, VAV, Chillers/Boilers Controls) (BPABAGAB), Engineering design services (line design, substation design, civil/structural) (EUADAKAG)

Keywords

• Cleanroom planning services
• Laboratory engineering design
• Technical building equipment
• GMP qualification consulting
• Factory facility planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Dresden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Planning Services: Project-based engineering consulting services for technical building equipment (TGA) covering the full project lifecycle from concept through commissioning. Revenue is generated through professional service fees based on project scope and HOAI (Honorarordnung für Architekten und Ingenieure) fee structures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DERU plans and designs cleanrooms, specialized laboratories, and high-tech production facilities for research institutions and high-technology companies. The firm delivers technical building equipment (TGA) planning covering HVAC, electrical/IT, building automation, media supply, and GMP-compliant qualification services from concept through commissioning.

Product overview

DERU Planungsgesellschaft offers a comprehensive portfolio of engineering planning services centered on cleanroom, laboratory, and factory infrastructure for high-tech research and manufacturing. The core offerings include cleanroom planning, laboratory technology, and factory planning, supported by specialized service modules covering HKLS, electrical/IT systems, building automation, supply/disposal technology, energy and environmental technology, equipment hook-up planning, and GMP qualification. The company operates as a unified planning services provider rather than a software platform, delivering technical building equipment (TGA) planning from concept through commissioning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cleanroom Planning (Reinraumplanung) Complete cleanroom planning for research and production environments in all protection and purity classes, covering HVAC, media supply, and compliance requirements. Targeted at high-technology companies and research institutions.
• Laboratory Technology Planning (Labortechnik) Planning of perfectly designed workspaces for science and industry through expansion, media, and systems planning at the highest level. Targeted at research institutes, universities, and pharmaceutical companies.
• Factory Planning (Fabrikplanung) Planning of optimal work environments for high-technology companies with maximum quality requirements, including semiconductor fabrication facilities and microelectronics production environments.
• HKLS Planning (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Sanitary) Technical building services planning including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and sanitary systems for high-tech research and manufacturing facilities.
• Electrical and IT Planning (Elektro und IT) Electrical systems and IT infrastructure planning for technical building equipment in research and production facilities.
• Building Automation (Gebäudeautomation) Building automation systems planning and implementation for technical plant control of complex research and manufacturing facilities.
• Supply and Disposal Technology (Versorgungs- und Entsorgungstechnik) Media supply and waste disposal systems planning for technical building equipment in research and production facilities, including technical gases such as compressed air, vacuum, and specialty gases.
• Energy Technology (Energietechnik) Energy technology consulting and planning including renewable energy systems for technical buildings and facilities.
• Environmental Technology (Umwelttechnik) Environmental technology consulting and planning solutions for industrial and research facilities.
• Hook-up (Equipment Connection Planning) Equipment connection planning for production facilities and cleanrooms, covering integration of process equipment into technical building infrastructure.
• GMP Qualification (GMP-Qualifizierung) Good Manufacturing Practice qualification for pharmaceutical and medical manufacturing facilities. Covers validation, regulatory compliance consulting, and qualification documentation for sterile production environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,500 realized projects since 1992
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 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

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Deutsches Zentrum für Astrophysik (DZA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025DERU joined the DZA industry network supporting the establishment of a world-class astrophysics center. The network comprises over 80 partners. DZA's build-out phase is scheduled to be completed by end of 2026.
• Silicon Saxony e.V.minorOthersDERU is a member company of Silicon Saxony e.V., a regional industry network for microelectronics and semiconductor companies in Saxony. Membership provides employee benefits and regional industry visibility.
• VDI Verein Deutscher Ingenieure e.V.minorOthersProfessional engineering association membership for industry networking and professional development.
• DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung e.V.minorOthersStandards organization membership for participation in technical standardization efforts.
• Verein zur Förderung der Ingenieurausbildung der Gebäude- und Energietechnik Dresden e.V.minorOthersAssociation for the promotion of engineering education in building and energy technology in Dresden. DERU participates in industry events and student engagement activities.
• Duale Hochschule Sachsen (DHSN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDERU is a recognized practice partner for dual study programs in automation technology (Bautzen), electrical engineering (Bautzen), and energy and building technology (Riesa). The partnership supports student education and provides access to potential future employees.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Broad incumbents

• IDOM: International engineering and architecture group (Spain/Bilbao) with significant activity in cleanroom, biopharma, and high-tech industrial facility design. Comparable technical scope with broader geographic reach.
• Jacobs Solutions (Critical Mission Solutions / Life Sciences): Global engineering and EPC firm with major semiconductor and biopharma facility planning practices. Larger scale but competes for the same complex cleanroom and GMP-qualified project mandates.
• Exyte Group (formerly M+W Group): Global EPC contractor headquartered in Stuttgart specializing in high-tech facilities — semiconductor fabs, cleanrooms, biopharma plants. Comparable client base but offers full construction execution rather than standalone planning.
• Drees & Sommer: Large German engineering and consulting firm (Stuttgart) covering real estate, infrastructure, and industrial facility planning including cleanrooms, labs, and high-tech production environments. Broader portfolio but overlapping on complex MEP/TGA planning for regulated facilities.

Direct peers

• ZWP Ingenieur-AG: German engineering firm (Cologne) specializing in TGA (technical building equipment) planning, including HVAC and cleanroom-relevant systems. Direct peer in MEP/HVAC design for complex buildings.
• VTU Engineering: Austrian engineering firm specializing in process plant and GMP-compliant facility planning for biotech, pharma, and semiconductor clients. Strong overlap in GMP qualification and cleanroom design scope.
• Planungsgruppe M+M AG: German engineering firm specializing in TGA planning including HVAC, cleanroom, and laboratory facilities for research and industrial clients. Comparable scope and customer base.
• Carpus+Partner: German engineering firm (Aachen) focused on cleanroom, laboratory, and production facility planning for pharma, semiconductor, and research clients. Closest direct competitor in scope and customer overlap.
• NORD Engineering GmbH: German engineering services firm (Lübeck) providing TGA and cleanroom planning for pharmaceutical, biotech, and high-tech manufacturing clients. Direct peer in technical building services design.
• Krebs Ingenieure GmbH: German engineering consultancy providing TGA and building services planning across industrial, research, and high-tech facility projects. Overlaps with DERU on HVAC and cleanroom scope.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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