MONTUM

What MONTUM does

MONTUM GmbH und Co. KG is a family-owned German engineering group operating since 1960 from Schiffweiler in the Saarland region, organized into three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Montum Elektrotechnik GmbH (commercial/industrial electrical installations, switchgear up to 4000A, transformer stations, cable laying, EV charging), Montum Stahl- und Mastbau GmbH (in-house steel mast manufacturing including light, floodlight, high masts up to 50m, and specialty masts with motorized lowering systems, hot-dip galvanized per DIN EN ISO 1461, with 3,000+ standard units in stock), and Montum Heizung-Sanitär GmbH (heating, sanitary, smart home, and wallbox installations). The group maintains four operational locations (Schiffweiler headquarters, St. Wendel/Oberlinxweiler manufacturing, Leipzig/Großpösna branch, Rhein-Main/Mörfelden branch) and ~85 employees across planning, production, and service.

MONTUM generates revenue across five primary streams: complex electrical installation services for commercial and industrial clients; hardware sales of steel mast products delivered via its own fleet; specialized airport technology systems (400Hz ground power units, pre-conditioned air systems, apron lighting, docking systems with up to 65m reach); building technology services including electrical, heating, plumbing, and smart home; plus recurring maintenance, safety inspections, and emergency service contracts. Quantified value propositions include up to 70% energy savings through LED sports lighting modernization, approximately 90% fuel savings via 400Hz ground power versus aircraft APU usage, up to 75% fossil-fuel reduction via heat pumps, and 30% energy savings via condensing heating.

The company's go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales for complex infrastructure projects, complemented by a regional branch network for mid-market and residential customers. Named reference customers span Fraport Frankfurt, Stuttgart Airport, Frankfurt Hahn, Ramstein Airbase, Lufthansa Technik, Deutsche Flugsicherung, and Bundesliga clubs SV Elversberg and 1. FC Saarbrücken. The go-to-market is supported by a diversified channel mix: professional website and brochures, active sports sponsorships (including regional football associations for 25+ years), industry-event participation, and an active career portal. Pricing is primarily project-based with some standardized unit pricing on EV wallboxes and usage-based cable-equipment rental.

Name

MONTUM

Legal name

MONTUM GmbH und Co. KG

Website

https://montum.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MONTUM is a family-owned German engineering group with three subsidiaries delivering commercial electrical installations, in-house steel mast manufacturing, and building services (heating, sanitary, smart home) for airports, sports venues, industrial clients, and residential customers across four regional branches.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Engineering Services

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612)

akta.pro primary industry

Overhead & Underground Collection System Construction (MV/HV Lines, Duct Banks) (EUAEADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial HVAC/R Installation (Rooftop Units, Split Systems) (HSAOAGAH), Electrical Conduit & Raceway Systems (PVC/HDPE) (IMANADAC)

Keywords

• Electrical engineering services
• Steel mast manufacturing
• Airport ground power systems
• Sports venue lighting
• Building technology services

Headquarters

HQ city

Schiffweiler

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Installation Services: Complex electrical installation services for commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects including medium voltage stations, switchgear, transformer stations, cable laying, and network construction. Services include planning, delivery, assembly, commissioning and documentation.
2. Steel Mast Products: Manufacturing and sale of steel masts including light poles, floodlight masts, special masts, and accessories. Standard products kept in stock (3,000+ units) with custom manufacturing capabilities. Own fleet for delivery.
3. Airport Technology Systems: Specialized airport infrastructure including ground power systems (400Hz), pre-conditioned air systems, apron lighting, and specialized mast systems for airports.
4. Building Technology Services: Complete building services including electrical installation, heating/environmental technology, sanitary/wellness solutions, and smart home systems for residential and commercial buildings.
5. Equipment Rental: Rental of cable pulling winches with operators for cable installation projects. Charged at hourly rates with operator included.
6. Maintenance and Service: Ongoing maintenance and service contracts for all installations, including mast safety inspections, light measurements (DFB/DFL), thermography services, and emergency service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MONTUM is a family-owned German electrical engineering group delivering integrated services and products across five divisions: commercial and industrial electrical contracting (transformer stations, switchgear, cable laying), specialized airport technology (400Hz ground power, pre-conditioned air, apron lighting), professional sports venue lighting (75–2000 Lux), residential and commercial building technology (electrical, heating, plumbing, smart home, EV charging), and in-house steel mast manufacturing (light, floodlight, special, and high masts up to 50m). The group operates through three subsidiaries—Montum Elektrotechnik GmbH, Montum Stahl- und Mastbau GmbH, and Montum Heizung – Sanitär GmbH—and provides full project lifecycle services from planning through commissioning and ongoing maintenance.

Product overview

MONTUM is a family-owned German technology group (over 50 years) offering integrated electrotechnical services, building systems, and steel mast products. The portfolio consists of three interconnected divisions: (1) MONTUM Elektrotechnik GmbH provides commercial/industrial electrical installations, switchgear, transformer stations, and EV charging; (2) MONTUM Stahl- und Mastbau GmbH manufactures steel light masts (conical, octagonal, floodlight, and special masts up to 50m), custom mast solutions, and accessories; and (3) MONTUM Heizung – Sanitär GmbH delivers smart home systems, heat pumps, and sanitary installations. Core capabilities span airport ground power systems (400Hz), sports venue floodlighting, industrial energy distribution, and intelligent building automation. The company provides complete project delivery from planning through installation, commissioning, and maintenance services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gewerbe & Industrie (Commercial & Industrial Electrical Contracting) Electrical engineering services for industry, power plants, and public buildings including medium voltage stations, switchgear systems (630A to 4000A), industrial lighting, fire alarm systems, video surveillance, barrier systems, transformer station construction, cable laying, local grid construction, electrothermography, E-Checks, and maintenance services. Targeted at commercial and industrial customers requiring reliable power supply and modern security solutions.
• Flughafentechnik (Airport Technology) Airport infrastructure solutions including apron lighting, runway lighting, 400Hz ground power supply systems, GPU converters (30, 45, 60, 90 kVA), Pre-Conditioned Air (PCA) systems, Klapp-Pit underground systems, energy docking systems (Andienscheren) extendable up to 40m plus 25m cable for total reach up to 65m, and specialized airport mast constructions. Targeted at airport operators, aviation companies, and air navigation services.
• Sportstättenbeleuchtung (Sports Facility Lighting) Professional sports venue lighting from 75 Lux training facilities to 2000 Lux Bundesliga arena systems with DALI and DMX digital light control capabilities. Includes floodlight masts, energy and switchgear systems, hall and arena lighting, sound systems, mast safety inspections, DFB/DFL light measurements, tribüne and security lighting, and LED modernization. Targeted at football clubs, sports clubs, municipalities and stadium operators.
• Haustechnik (Building Technology) Comprehensive building services including electrical installations, smart home automation, wallboxes for EV charging (myenergi zappi, ABL Wallbox eMH1), heating and environmental technology (heat pumps, gas condensing, pellet, oil, ventilation systems with heat recovery), bathroom and wellness solutions, E-Checks, satellite/cable systems, data networks, security technology, door intercoms, and telephone systems. Targeted at private homeowners, housing companies, and residential property developers.
• Stahlmasten (Steel Masts) In-house manufactured steel masts including light masts (conical, conical whip, cylindrical offset, cylindrical offset whip configurations), floodlight masts (octagonal, up to 20m), special masts (catenary, antenna, siren, camera, tilting, motorized lowering, high masts up to 50m), pedestrian crossing masts, custom manufacturing, and complete mast accessories (brackets, traverses, foundation pipes, base plates, mast caps, corrosion protection sleeves, luminaires, floodlights). Over 3,000 standard masts kept in stock with hot-dip galvanizing per DIN EN ISO 1461. Targeted at municipalities, infrastructure operators, and public authorities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70% energy savings achievable through LED modernization of sports lighting systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ensto (Finland)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership since 2015 with Ensto, a leading European provider of charging infrastructure solutions. MONTUM installs Ensto charging stations, with thousands of Ensto charging stations proving reliability across Europe.
• SV ElversbergcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term partner of SV Elversberg with stadium lighting installation at URSAPHARMA-Arena. Partnership continues through Bundesliga presence.
• 1. FC SaarbrückencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor partner of 1. FC Saarbrücken, founding member of Bundesliga, supporting the club for multiple years.
• Saarländischer Fußballverband e.V.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership since 2023 supporting Sparkassen-Pokal finals and annual Volksbanken Hallenmasters. MONTUM provides contributions to football association events.
• Sächsischer Fußball-VerbandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMulti-year close partnership due to MONTUM's location near Leipzig, serving as contact for sports facility construction topics.
• Sportbund Pfalz e.V.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerOver 25 years of collaboration in sports facility construction with Sportbund Pfalz, representing a longstanding partnership.
• Bündnis Innovativer Unternehmen (BIU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between BIU and Saarländischer Fußballverband to support Saarland football and sensitize youth about training opportunities through sports.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• myenergi: UK-based manufacturer of solar-integrated EV chargers (zappi) and smart home energy devices. MONTUM distributes and installs myenergi products; comparable on the technology axis though not a direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Wirelane: German EV charging solutions provider offering wallboxes, charging management, and installation. Comparable in the residential and commercial EV charging vertical that MONTUM addresses via wallbox offerings.
• Ensto: Finnish EV charging infrastructure manufacturer and MONTUM supplier since 2015. Partially overlapping in EV charging-as-a-service offerings, though Ensto operates primarily as a manufacturer rather than installer.

Direct peers

• Christmann & Pfeiffer: German Mittelstand electrical contractor offering similar industrial switchgear, transformer stations, and infrastructure services. Comparable scale and customer segment, with strong overlap in the German Mittelstand customer base.
• GA-tec Gebäude- und Anlagentechnik GmbH: German building technology specialist providing electrical, HVAC, and smart building services. Closely comparable to MONTUM's Haustechnik and commercial electrical divisions across similar customer segments.
• SPIE S.A. European multi-technical services group headquartered in France with substantial German operations in industrial electrical, energy infrastructure, and airport/sports facility installations. Closest direct comparable by service portfolio and enterprise field sales motion.
• R+S Group: German electrical services provider with comparable portfolio spanning industrial installations, building technology, and infrastructure projects. Similar Mittelstand profile and enterprise sales approach.

Broad incumbents

• Omexom (VINCI Energies): VINCI Energies' infrastructure brand delivering power, transmission, and electrical infrastructure services across Europe. Larger scope and balance sheet, but directly overlaps in transformer stations, cable laying, and energy infrastructure.
• Eiffage Énergie Systèmes: European electrical and energy infrastructure contractor covering industrial and infrastructure projects. Comparable in network construction, transformer stations, and airport infrastructure scope.
• ENGIE Deutschland: German arm of ENGIE offering building technology, HVAC, and energy services including heat pumps and EV charging. Overlaps with MONTUM's Haustechnik and renewable energy installation capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/montum

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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