RAM

What RAM does

RAM GmbH Mess- und Regeltechnik, founded in 1971 and headquartered in Herrsching am Ammersee, Bavaria, designs and manufactures microprocessor-based climate control and building automation systems under the CC600 platform, with over 95% of components produced in-house. The core Klimacomputer CC600 (current generation Baureihe 660, introduced with an integrated web server and browser-based control) is a modular DDC system scalable from a single unit up to 32 networked stations managing roughly 14,000 m², handling heating, ventilation, cooling, irrigation, shading, DALI lighting, and energy management. The accompanying software suite comprises VisuRAM (browser-based visualization/control), VisuData (long-term data logging supporting BAFA Modul 3 and GEG § 71 compliance), and VisuSpectrum (LED spectral visualization for assimilation lighting). RAM also produces a full range of proprietary sensors (temperature, humidity, EC/pH, weather stations, PAR/global radiation) and ModBus-connected RAMmod I/O modules, all engineered for native CC600 integration.

The company's commercial model is anchored on a sales-led, channel-partner distribution: certified RAM-Partner (zertifizierte RAM-Partner) firms sell, install, commission, and maintain systems across Germany and Austria, while RAM retains product development and manufacturing. Project pricing is installation-specific, with smaller greenhouse installations typically starting at €8,000–€12,000 and scaling upward; customers can access BAFA Modul 3 government subsidies covering up to 80% of hardware, software, and installation costs. End customers include commercial greenhouse operators, nurseries, horticultural research institutions, municipal/public buildings, schools, office complexes, and industrial facilities. A wholly-owned subsidiary, RAM EeFM GmbH (Bad Hersfeld and Vienna), runs the non-greenhouse building automation business. The company is family-owned, managed by Managing Directors Moritz Hain and Thomas Hain, employs 40+ people across four sites (Herrsching HQ, Hannover, Bad Hersfeld, Vienna), and reports no external institutional investors. Communication with the CC600 is via ModBus TCP/RTU, M-Bus, BACnet/IP, and DALI, with no public API, SDK, or developer ecosystem documented.

Name

RAM

Legal name

RAM GmbH Mess- und Regeltechnik

Website

https://ram-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RAM GmbH Mess- und Regeltechnik, founded 1971 in Bavaria, develops and manufactures the CC600 microprocessor-based climate computer and proprietary sensor/controller ecosystem for greenhouse operators, building automation, and industrial facilities, distributed via certified partners across the DACH region with up to 80% BAFA subsidy eligibility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climate Control Systems and Building Automation

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS, HVAC Controls) (IMAIABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Thermal Controls & Building Management Systems (HVAC BMS) (IMAHAKAK), HVAC Controls & Optimization (Smart Thermostats, VAV, Chillers/Boilers Controls) (BPABAGAB), Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH)

Keywords

• Greenhouse climate control
• Building automation systems
• Horticulture automation
• Climate computers
• Energy management hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Herrsching

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales (CC600, Sensors, Controllers): RAM generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of physical hardware — the CC600 climate computer, proprietary sensors, control units, and associated equipment. Hardware sales are one-time purchases made through certified partners who install the systems at customer sites.
2. Software (VisuRAM, VisuData, Adjust): Revenue is generated from the proprietary software applications that accompany the hardware platform, providing visualisation, data logging, and automated adjustment functions. Software may be bundled with hardware or offered as a separate component.
3. Professional Services (Installation and Maintenance via Partners): Certified partners provide installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance services for RAM systems. While the partners are independent entities, the overall customer purchase and support relationship is coordinated through the RAM ecosystem, constituting an indirect professional services revenue component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

RAM GmbH Mess- und Regeltechnik develops and manufactures microprocessor-based climate computers (CC600 platform) and associated software (VisuRAM, VisuData, VisuSpectrum, Adjust) for greenhouse and building automation. The in-house designed and manufactured system controls heating, ventilation, irrigation, shading, CO2, and DALI lighting, integrating proprietary sensors, controllers, and weather-forecast-driven predictive control. Products are sold primarily to commercial greenhouse operators, municipal and public building operators, and industrial facilities through a certified partner network across the DACH region.

Product overview

RAM GmbH Mess- und Regeltechnik offers a modular climate control and building automation product portfolio centered on the CC600 climate computer — a microprocessor-based DDC control system developed and manufactured exclusively in Germany since 1971. The core CC600 (Baureihe 660) handles heating, ventilation, cooling, irrigation, shading, and DALI lighting across greenhouse and building applications, scalable from single-unit operations to 32 networked systems. The software suite includes VisuRAM (browser-based visualization and control), VisuData (long-term data logging for BAFA/GEG compliance), and VisuSpectrum (LED spectral visualization). Supporting hardware includes RAM Messfühler sensors (temperature, humidity, EC/pH, weather stations), RAMmod I/O modules (via ModBus), analogue controller series (200/300/400), touch terminals (7"–21.5"), and LCD terminals. BAFA-listed manufacturer (Module 3) enabling up to 80% government funding for customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Klimacomputer CC600 (Climate Computer CC600) The flagship RAM CC600 is a microprocessor-based DDC (Direct Digital Control) climate computer system for greenhouse and building automation. It is modular and scalable from a single unit to 32 networked systems managing up to 14,000 m². The CC600 controls heating, ventilation, irrigation, shading, DALI lighting, and energy management, and is manufactured exclusively in Herrsching am Ammersee, Germany, with over 95% in-house production depth.
• VisuRAM Software VisuRAM 4.x is the browser-based visualization and control software for the RAM CC600. It runs entirely in a web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari) without installation or plugins. It provides real-time measurement values, adjustable control parameters, alarm management, weekly schedules, seasonal calendars, energy monitoring, weather forecast integration, and DALI lighting scene control. Compatible with CC600 operating system version 7.2+.
• VisuData Software VisuData is the long-term data logging software that operates in conjunction with VisuRAM. It archives all measured values, events, and alarms with timestamps for years without gaps. Data can be exported as CSV or Excel, serving as the data foundation for BAFA Modul 3 funding applications and GEG-compliant energy reports.
• VisuSpectrum Software Add-on VisuSpectrum is a VisuRAM add-on feature for spectral visualization of LED grow lights. It enables monitoring and controlling of spectral output of LED fixtures used for supplemental and assimilation lighting in greenhouse cultivation.
• RAM Messfühler & Sensoren (Measurement Sensors) RAM manufactures a complete range of measurement sensors for greenhouse and building applications, all Made in Germany. Product families include temperature sensors (room, duct, outdoor, surface, substrate, basin, immersion), humidity sensors, EC/pH sensors for nutrient solution measurement, weather stations (wind, radiation, precipitation), and light sensors (PAR, global radiation). All sensors operate at 10V and are directly compatible with the CC600.
• Analoge Regelgeräte (Analogue Controllers) RAM produces analogue controller product lines (Baureihe 200, 300, 400) covering continuous controllers, two-point controllers, three-point controllers, PI controllers, sequence controllers, and specialty controllers for greenhouse-specific functions such as ventilation, heating optimization, and shading. Available as standalone devices or pre-wired device combinations.
• RAMmod I/O Modules RAMmod is a series of ModBus-connected I/O expansion modules for the CC600 system. Includes RAMmod 16 DI (digital input), RAMmod 8 AI (analog input), RAMmod 8 AO (analog output), RAMmod 8 DO-R and 4 DO-R (digital output with relay), and RAMmod 4 DIO-R (combined digital I/O with relay).
• Touch-Einbauterminal (Touch Panels) RAM touch terminals are water-protected LCD touch panels for panel mounting, compatible with CC600 operating system version 8.0+. Available in three sizes: 7-inch (622.120, integrated control unit), 13.3-inch (622.130, external control unit for DIN rail), and 21.5-inch (622.132, external control unit for DIN rail). Web-Bedienung software module is included. Also available without external control unit (5.350.022, 5.350.024) for direct PC connection.
• Industrie PC (Industrial PC) Passively cooled industrial PC for DIN rail mounting, pre-installed with Windows 11 Pro GER 64-bit. Used as a host for VisuRAM, VisuData, and other PC-based RAM software applications.
• BAFA Förderung (BAFA Funding Support Service) RAM GmbH is officially listed as an eligible system manufacturer with BAFA (Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle) for Module 3 (Energiemanagementsysteme). This enables customers to receive up to 80% government funding on hardware, software, sensors, and installation. RAM provides all application documentation free of charge before purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of 15–30% compared to uncontrolled or less sophisticated climate management systems
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Certified RAM Partners (zertifizierte RAM-Partner)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRAM operates a network of certified partner companies throughout Germany and Austria. These partners are trained and authorised by RAM to sell, install, and maintain RAM climate control systems at customer sites. Partners provide direct customer engagement, site surveys, custom system design, installation, and ongoing technical support. The certified partner network is the primary go-to-market channel for RAM's products and represents the core of its commercial ecosystem.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Loxone: Loxone is an Austrian smart home and commercial building automation provider with proprietary hardware, software, and a strong partner-installer model. As a DACH neighbor, it competes with RAM in the building automation segment targeted by the EeFM subsidiary, though focused on smaller commercial and residential projects.

Broad incumbents

• Kieback&Peter: Kieback&Peter is a German family-owned building automation specialist with deep DACH market penetration in BMS and HVAC controls. It is a direct competitor for RAM EeFM's municipal and commercial building automation opportunities, with a much broader product portfolio.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Siemens Smart Infrastructure is a global broad incumbent in building automation, HVAC controls, and energy management. It competes with RAM in the upper end of DACH building automation, with substantially greater resources and a global installed base.
• WAGO Kontakttechnik: WAGO is a German broad incumbent in automation and building technology, with PLC-based controllers widely used in DACH building automation. It overlaps with RAM at the controller and integration layer for non-greenhouse building applications.
• Beckhoff Automation: Beckhoff is a German PC-based control and automation specialist used across industrial and building automation. Its open automation platform competes with the CC600's open-protocol architecture for advanced building and greenhouse integration projects.
• Sauter AG: Sauter is a Swiss-based broad incumbent in building automation and HVAC controls with a long DACH heritage. It operates as a full-portfolio BMS/HVAC controls vendor, overlapping with RAM's EeFM subsidiary in municipal and commercial building accounts.

Direct peers

• Argus Controls: Argus Controls is a Canadian supplier of climate and irrigation control systems for greenhouses, research facilities, and CEA applications. It competes with RAM for the same horticultural and research customer base with similar integrated controller-plus-software architectures.
• Ridder Group: Ridder (including Hoogendoorn Growth Management) is a major Dutch greenhouse technology provider offering climate computers, screens, and water management. It directly competes with RAM in the horticulture automation segment, particularly in DACH and broader European markets.
• Priva: Priva is a Dutch-based global leader in climate control and process automation for horticulture and building automation. It is the most direct competitor to RAM in greenhouse climate computers, with comparable hardware-software-service offerings, channel-partner models, and a much larger international footprint.

Emerging players

• Autogrow: Autogrow (New Zealand) provides cloud-based and controller-based automation for greenhouses and CEA. It targets similar end users as RAM but with a software-first, less hardware-intensive model, representing a future competitive direction for the category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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