German Meter Society Oranienburg

What German Meter Society Oranienburg does

Deutsche Zählergesellschaft Oranienburg mbH (DZG) is a German manufacturer of electronic electricity meters, smart metering systems, communication modules, and legally-compliant DC meters for EV charging infrastructure, founded in 1919 by Ing. Anton Stepper and headquartered in Oranienburg. The company traces its current structure to the 1991 acquisition of a meter repair operation from Energiekombinat Potsdam (now MEVAG/E.ON edis) and operates through three wholly-owned subsidiaries: ELGAWA (meter management for electricity, gas, heat, and water), DZG Metering GmbH (development, production, and sales, in collaboration with Reallin Electron China), and IEL Industrie-Elektrik (PV and electrical installation). DZG also holds a 25% stake in MeterPan GmbH, a consortium with IVU, DNMG, and Stadtwerke Norderstedt focused on smart metering and Smart Meter Gateway administration. The Pruefstelle EBB1, located at the Oranienburg site, is certified by the Landesamt fuer Mess- und Eichwesen Berlin-Brandenburg and is described as the only state-certified test centre in Germany with authorization up to 1,000 A.

DZG's product portfolio spans three generations of FNN-compliant base meters (DVSB/DWSB, DVZE/DWZE series), modern measuring devices (DVS76, DWS76, WS76, WS74), industrial DIN-rail meters (DWH/MDVH series in accuracy classes A, B, C, including Class 0.1S transformer meters), and the GSH series of legally-compliant DC meters up to 1500 A for EV charging. Communication is enabled through modular PlugIns (wMBus.M7, wMBus.M5, LMN, LW/LoRa, RS485) and dedicated communication modules (MOD-RTU2TCP, LWMOD, wMBus-Modul), with software tools (DZG MeterView, DZG BasemeterView, DZG Config, DZG LoRa Config) provided as downloadable applications. The GSH01 was developed as the first legally-compliant DC meter in Oranienburg, and the GSH4020 is described as the world's first 4TE-width DC meter. The company holds ISO 9001, MID 2014/32/EU, MessEG/MessEV, BSI TR-03109-1, FNN Lastenheft Version 1.4.1, OMS 4.1, IEC 62053-41, and UL 61010-1 certifications, and integrates with OCMF, S.A.F.E. transparency software, ITRON MV90/SCADA, Modbus RTU/TCP, LoRaWAN, and BSI-compliant Smart Meter Gateways.

The business serves five primary verticals: energy suppliers and municipal utilities (Stadtwerke), the housing industry (Wohnungswirtschaft), the electrical industry (wholesalers, installers, industrial plants), the renewable energy sector, and e-mobility/charging infrastructure. Revenue is generated through hardware sales (meters, PlugIns, communication modules), professional services (device assembly, calibration at the proprietary test centre, certification consulting), and managed services (metering point operation, Smart Meter Gateway Administration via MeterPan). Distribution runs through five regional sales directors covering Germany (East, Southeast, Southwest, West, North), a Head of International Business Development, and a nationwide service and installation network of qualified electricians trained for working under voltage. Pricing is quote-based B2B and not publicly disclosed.

Name

German Meter Society Oranienburg

Legal name

Deutsche Zählergesellschaft Oranienburg mbH

Website

https://dzg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Deutsche Zählergesellschaft Oranienburg mbH (DZG) is a German manufacturer of electronic electricity meters, smart metering systems, and Eichrecht-compliant DC meters for EV charging, serving energy suppliers, municipal utilities, housing companies, and industrial customers across Germany. The company operates the only state-certified test centre in Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electricity Meters / Smart Metering Solutions

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Charging Infrastructure Components (connectors, cables, dispensers, payment/controls) (IMAGAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

EV Charging Equipment Installation & Commissioning (AC/DC, Depot/Fleet) (TLAKAMAE), EV Charger Operations, Maintenance & Field Service (O&M) (TLAKAMAF), EV Charging Payment & Reimbursement Programs (Public/Depot Charging) (TLABAMAK)

Keywords

• Electronic electricity meters
• Smart metering systems
• DC charging meters
• Meter calibration services
• Communication modules

Headquarters

HQ city

Oranienburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Meter Hardware Sales: Sale of electronic electricity meters including base meters, smart meters, DIN rail meters, DC meters for e-mobility, and communication modules. Products sold to energy suppliers, housing companies, electrical industry, and industrial customers.
2. Device Assembly Services: Installation and replacement of meters for all supply media including tariff customer processes (meter rotation cycles, sample replacements), operational processes (new installations, device changes), troubleshooting, and commissioning of remote data transmission systems.
3. Metering Point Operation Services: Comprehensive services for metering point operators including data acquisition and transmission, equipment provision, assembly and maintenance, and innovative central dynamic tariffing.
4. Test and Calibration Services: Calibration of electronic and mechanical meters of all makes, spot check inspections, expert assessments, and technical support for acceptance testing of measuring devices.
5. Certification Consulting Services: Advisory services for product certification of charging stations according to German measuring and calibration law, including technical documentation, examination procedures, certification process support, and implementation of compliant solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Deutsche Zählergesellschaft Oranienburg manufactures and supplies electronic electricity meters (base meters, modern measuring devices, smart meters), DIN rail industrial meters, and DC meters for EV charging infrastructure. The company also delivers communication modules, modular PlugIns for field upgradeability, and supporting software tools. Complementary service offerings include meter assembly and installation, metering point operation, calibration at the state-certified Test Centre EBB1, and certification consulting for energy suppliers, housing companies, electrical industry, renewable energy operators, and e-mobility infrastructure providers.

Product overview

Deutsche Zählergesellschaft (DZG) is a German metering company offering a comprehensive portfolio of electricity metering products, communication modules, software tools, and related services. The product range spans three generations of base meters (DVSB/DVZE series) and modern metering devices (DVS76/WS76/WS74) per German FNN specifications, industrial DIN Rail meters (DWH/MDVH series) for accuracy classes A/B/C, and legally-compliant DC meters (GSH series) for EV charging infrastructure supporting up to 1500A. Communication is enabled through modular PlugIns (wMBus.M7, wMBus.M5, LMN, LW, RS485) and communication modules (MOD-RTU2TCP, LWMOD, wMBus). Software tools include DZG MeterView, BasemeterView, Config, and LoRa Config for meter reading and configuration. Services include meter assembly, measuring point operation, certified test center (EBB1), and consulting. Subsidiaries include DZG Metering (development/production), ELGAWA (multi-energy meter management), IEL (photovoltaics/installation), and MeterPan (25% stake, smart metering solutions). The company operates ISO 9001 certified and serves energy suppliers, electrical industry, housing sector, and renewable energy companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ELGAWA: ELGAWA – Gesellschaft für Zählermanagement mbH: Bündelt Kräfte für das Zählermanagement der drei Energiearten Elektrizität, Gas, Wärme sowie Wasser.
• DZG Metering
• IEL Industrie-Elektrik GmbH
• MeterPan

Products and services

• Base Meters (DVSB/DWSB and DVZE/DWZE series, multiple generations G1/G2/G3) FNN-compliant electronic three-phase and single-phase base meters in standard and eHz plug-in form factors across three generations. Three-phase (DVSB/DVZE) and single-phase (DWSB/DWZE) versions with phase-sensing operation, integrated wireless MBus interfaces with Mode 7 encryption, and Smart Meter Gateway compatibility for intelligent metering systems (iMSys). Sold to energy suppliers and metering point operators.
• Modern Measuring Devices (DVS76, DWS76, WS76, WS74) Compliant electricity meters for active power measurement per German Metering Operations Act (MsbG) and FNN specifications. Available in three-phase (DVS76) and single-phase (WS76/WS74, DWS76) versions up to 60A with cage clamp terminals. Upgradable to intelligent metering systems (iMSys) via pluggable LMN interface and PlugIns (LMN, LoRa, wMBus, RS485). Sold to energy suppliers and housing companies for compliance with the German smart meter rollout.
• Industrial DIN Rail Meters (DWH4113, DWH4513, MDVH3016, MDVH4006) Three-phase DIN rail meters for industrial and e-mobility applications in MID accuracy classes A, B, and C. DWH4113 is a direct-connection meter (5/65A); DWH4513 is a high-precision meter with RS485/Modbus and OCMF support; MDVH4006 is a transformer meter; MDVH3016 is a 0.1S class three-phase meter compatible with ITRON MV90 TIM and SCADA systems. Sold to industrial plant operators, electrical installers, and e-mobility infrastructure providers.
• Legally-Compliant DC Meters for EV Charging (GSH series: GSH01, GSH02, GSH4020, GSH6080, GSH6225)

Quantifiable outcome

• Meter production for all German meter factories reduced to 17% of pre-war levels during WWII due to manufacturing restrictions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ELGAWA - Gesellschaft für Zählermanagement mbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Joint venture with GMT Gaselan GmbH & Co.KG (gas meter manufacturer) and Hydrometer GmbH (water meter and heat metering device manufacturer) founded in 1998. DZG took over all shares in 2000. Bundles meter management for electricity, gas, heat, and water. Reconciliation and processing via DZG.
• MeterPan GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDZG holds 25% stake in MeterPan GmbH, a merger of IVU, DZG, DNMG and SWN. MeterPan offers a unique concept in smart meter solutions combining technology with commercial strategy. The partnership provides housing companies with comprehensive Smart Meter Gateway Administration capabilities.
• IEL Industrie-Elektrik GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoungest 100% subsidiary of DZG extending service portfolio to include project planning and installation of photovoltaic systems, electrical installations of all types including lightning protection, SAT and telecommunications systems, and heat pump installation.
• Reallin Electron ChinacoreTechnology or IntegrationDZG Metering GmbH collaborates with Reallin Electron China for development, production, and sale of metering devices and systems according to legal requirements.
• IVU Informationssysteme GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in MeterPan consortium. Specializes in development and implementation of future-proof IT systems for energy and water utilities as well as public administrations. Operates own data center since 2005 offering modular IT outsourcing concept.
• Deutsche Netzmarketing GmbH (DNMG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in MeterPan consortium. Largest marketing organization for cable TV network operators in German-speaking region for over 15 years with more than 170 affiliated cable network operators.
• Stadtwerke NorderstedtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in MeterPan consortium. Municipal company supplying over 350 employees with electricity, gas, water, district heating, and fiber optic services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hager Group: German-based family-owned manufacturer of electrical installations and building management systems. Overlaps with DZG in DIN rail metering products for electrical installers and housing industry, but operates as a much larger incumbent with broader portfolio in switchgear and building automation.
• Itron Inc. US-based global leader in smart infrastructure, offering electricity, gas, and water meters along with network and software platforms. Overlaps with DZG across residential, commercial, and industrial metering, including EV charging applications, but with significantly larger R&D and global footprint.
• Sagemcom Energy & Telecom SAS: French provider of smart metering and energy management solutions for utilities across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Comparable product portfolio covering smart electricity meters and EV charging metering, but operates as a much larger incumbent with broader telecommunications crossover.
• Landis+Gyr AG: Swiss global leader in smart metering and grid management solutions serving utilities worldwide. Overlaps with DZG in smart meter products and EV charging metering but operates at vastly greater scale with broader international distribution and managed services portfolio.
• ABB E-mobility: Swiss-Swedish multinational division of ABB providing EV charging infrastructure including DC fast chargers. Adjacent to DZG in the EV charging value chain: ABB uses compliant DC metering in its chargers while DZG supplies the DC meters. Larger incumbent with global deployment capabilities.

Direct peers

• EMH metering GmbH & Co. KG: German-based manufacturer of electronic electricity meters with focus on MID-certified and Eichrecht-compliant metering for utilities, industry, and EV charging. Direct competitor to DZG in the German legally-compliant metering market with comparable product breadth in base meters and modern measuring devices.
• AEM S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of electronic electricity meters for residential, commercial, and industrial applications including EV charging. Comparable to DZG in producing MID/Eichrecht-style certified meters with similar mid-sized European Mittelstand positioning and product breadth.
• Iskraemeco d.d. Slovenian manufacturer of smart electricity meters and AMI solutions serving European utilities. Directly comparable to DZG in producing MID-compliant smart meters, industrial meters, and communications modules, with similar regional positioning in European energy markets.
• ZPA Smart Energy a.s. Czech manufacturer of smart electricity meters, DC meters, and meter communication systems. Comparable to DZG in producing FNN-compliant and MID-certified metering products, with overlapping EV charging DC meter offerings and similar European mid-market positioning.
• Diehl Metering GmbH: German division of Diehl Group producing electricity, heat, water, and gas meters with strong smart metering and AMR/AMI capabilities. Directly comparable to DZG's ELGAWA subsidiary in multi-energy meter management, serving similar utility and housing industry customers across Germany and Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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