What Elektro Compagnoni does

Elektro Compagnoni AG is a Swiss family-owned electrical engineering company founded in 1949 and headquartered at Ettenfeldstrasse 18, Zürich. The firm provides planning, installation, and maintenance of electrical networks for residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional customers across the Greater Zurich Area (Grossraum Zürich). Its service portfolio is organized around five divisions: Installation & Maintenance (Starkstrom and Schwachstrom), Service (24-hour on-call, inspections, small works), ICT & Telecom (engineering, cabling, integration), Schaltanlagen (in-house custom switchgear manufacturing from sub-distribution to power-plant control systems), and a Solarpower-Team sub-brand covering photovoltaic design, installation, battery storage, EV charging, and heat-pump integration.

Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time installation project fees, hardware sales (custom switchgear, EV chargers), and recurring maintenance/service contracts including legally mandated electrical inspections and emergency call-out (Pikett-Service). Pricing is quote-based across both B2B (banks, hospitals, cultural venues, real-estate developers, industrial firms) and B2C (homeowners seeking solar, battery, and EV solutions) segments, with residential EV chargers listed at CHF 2,500–3,500 per station. The company operates from a single Zurich office, employs 101–250 staff, holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, and is a member of Swissolar.

The customer base is unusually high-quality for a regional contractor, including Deutsche Bank/ZKB (Prime Tower), SIX Group, UBS, Allianz Suisse, Morgan Stanley, Bank Vontobel, China Construction Bank, UniversitätsSpital Zürich, Opernhaus Zürich, Kunsthaus Zürich, Google Zurich, and Allreal AG. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales for major construction projects with a dedicated solar subdomain (solar.elektro-compagnoni.ch) featuring an online Solarrechner for residential lead generation. Leadership is multi-generational and family-controlled, with Kurt R. Compagnoni as Chairman of the Executive Board, Antonio Savonarola heading Finance and HR, and family members in project, commercial, and advisory roles.

Name

Elektro Compagnoni

Legal name

Elektro Compagnoni AG

Website

https://elektro-compagnoni.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Elektro Compagnoni AG is a family-owned Swiss electrical engineering firm founded in 1949 that plans, installs, and maintains electrical, ICT, switchgear, solar, and EV charging systems for enterprises and homeowners across the Greater Zurich Area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Engineering and Installation Services

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

Energy & Renewables Specialty Contracting (Solar PV, Storage, EV Charging) (IMAFALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

High-Voltage Electrical Systems (Switchgear, Transformers, Protection & Control) (EUAEAFAA), Network Engineering, Integration & Field Deployment Services (Design, Build, Test) (EUADAIAM)

Keywords

• Electrical installation services
• Solar energy systems
• Switchgear manufacturing
• ICT telecom infrastructure
• EV charging stations

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Installation Services: One-time installation services for electrical systems in new construction and renovation projects. Covers the full spectrum from simple garage installations to complex building automation projects.
2. Maintenance and Service: Ongoing maintenance, repair, and inspection services including a 24-hour on-call service (Pikett-Service). Includes legally required inspections of electrical installations.
3. Solar Energy Systems: Design, installation, and commissioning of photovoltaic systems with optional battery storage and EV charging integration for residential and commercial customers.
4. Switchgear Manufacturing: Custom switchgear production including conception, planning, manufacturing, and installation of control and regulation systems.
5. ICT and Telecom Services: Engineering, installation, and cabling services for ICT and telecommunications infrastructure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Elektro Compagnoni AG plans, installs, and maintains electrical networks (Starkstrom and Schwachstrom), ICT and telecom infrastructure, custom switchgear, and solar photovoltaic systems with battery storage and EV charging for residential, commercial, and institutional clients in the Greater Zurich Area. Services are delivered directly through the company's own workforce across five divisions: Installation und Unterhalt, Service, ICT und Telecom, Schaltanlagen, and Solarstrom / Erneuerbare Energien. The firm operates with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications and a 24-hour on-call service.

Product overview

Elektro Compagnoni is an electrical engineering company offering comprehensive services for planning, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems. The core offering includes electrical installation and maintenance, ICT/Telecom infrastructure, switchgear manufacturing, and solar/renewable energy solutions. The solar division operates as a specialized sub-brand (Solarpower-Team) offering end-to-end solar solutions including feasibility studies, installation of solar modules and battery storage, EV charging stations, and heat pump integration. Services are primarily delivered in the greater Zurich area for residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Installation und Unterhalt (Electrical Installation and Maintenance) Comprehensive electrical installation and maintenance services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects in the Greater Zurich Area, covering project planning, low-voltage systems, high-voltage systems, and building automation in new construction and renovation projects.
• Service (Maintenance, Repair, Inspection) Maintenance, repair, and inspection services for electrical systems including a 24-hour on-call service (Pikett-Service), small installations, and legally required electrical inspections for residential, commercial, and institutional customers.
• ICT und Telecom Engineering, installation, and cabling services for ICT and telecommunications infrastructure, integrating multiple applications into unified systems to increase capacity and reliability for enterprise and institutional clients.
• Schaltanlagen (Switchgear) Custom switchgear manufacturing and installation services including planning, production, and assembly of control and regulation systems ranging from simple sub-distribution to complex power plant control systems for commercial and industrial customers.
• Solarstrom / Erneuerbare Energien (Solar Power / Renewable Energy) Complete solar energy solutions for residential and commercial customers including feasibility studies, planning, permits, installation of solar modules, battery storage systems, and integration with heat pumps. Covers rooftop, in-roof, green roof, and gravel roof installations, delivered by the dedicated Solarpower-Team without subcontracting.
• Elektromobilität (EV Charging Stations) Installation of charging stations for electric vehicles in residential buildings, underground garages, and commercial properties. Services include feasibility studies, hardware evaluation, installation, permit handling, and billing system support, with total solutions available for up to 100 charging stations at commercial sites.

Named customers18 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SwissolarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of Swissolar, the Swiss solar industry association. Promotional partnership allowing use of Swissolar branding and affiliation with the Swiss solar industry organization.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Schibli Group: Privately held Swiss electrical engineering firm offering installation, switchgear, automation, ICT, and solar across multiple Swiss regions — closely matching Elektro Compagnoni's one-stop-shop model and enterprise customer base.
• Burkhalter Group: Listed Swiss electrical contractor with full-service offerings (installation, switchgear, telecom, solar, EV) across Switzerland. Directly comparable in scope and customer mix; only differs in scale and geographic reach.

Broad incumbents

• ABB Switzerland: Swiss-headquartered global leader in electrification, switchgear, and EV charging infrastructure. Competes in the switchgear and EV charging segments that Elektro Compagnoni addresses, but at industrial scale and with proprietary product platforms.
• Landis+Gyr: Swiss-based global provider of energy management and smart grid / metering hardware. Touches the same end customers (utilities, buildings) and overlaps with Elektro Compagnoni's switchgear and metering-adjacent work, but at a completely different scale and product mix.
• Siemens Schweiz (Smart Infrastructure): Global incumbent with a Swiss presence covering electrical infrastructure, building automation, switchgear, and EV charging. Overlaps with Elektro Compagnoni across most service lines but competes through scale, financing, and integrated digital offerings rather than local craftsmanship.
• Swisscom (Enterprise & IoT): Dominant Swiss telecom operator with enterprise ICT, network deployment, and building connectivity offerings that intersect with Elektro Compagnoni's ICT und Telecom division, but at carrier scale.
• Bouygues Energies & Services Schweiz: Swiss arm of the international Bouygues group offering electrical installation, telecom, and energy services. Comparable in multi-trade capability but operates with broader Swiss and international footprint.

Regional players

• Hauri AG Elektrotechnik: Mid-sized Swiss electrical contractor offering installation, service, and solar across parts of German-speaking Switzerland. Comparable craft-services model, smaller scale, different geography.
• Elektro Rüegg AG: Swiss family-owned electrical contractor based outside Zurich with similar installation, solar, and switchgear capabilities. Comparable in family-owned craft model but serves a different regional market.

Emerging players

• Solarpoint / Helion Solar AG: Swiss specialist solar PV installer operating in the same Zurich and German-speaking market as Elektro Compagnoni's Solarpower-Team. Comparable in residential and commercial solar focus, narrower scope (no electrical install base).

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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