Elektro Illi

What Elektro Illi does

Elektro Illi AG is a regional Swiss electrical contractor founded in 1978 and headquartered in Willisau, with a branch office in Nebikon and approximately 45 employees. The company delivers end-to-end electrical solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, and public-sector clients, primarily in the Luzerner Hinterland, with selective nationwide execution of retail fit-outs and industrial installations. Core service lines span general electrical installation, photovoltaic systems and battery storage under the "Illi Solar" brand, E-mobility charging infrastructure, KNX and Loxone building automation, structured ICT/network cabling, electrical planning and engineering, and 24-hour emergency service.

The company's technology stack is built on certified partner integrations rather than proprietary IP: KNX member status and Loxone Silver Partner certification for building automation, Swissolar "Solarprofis" quality label for PV, and hardware integrations with Fronius (PV monitoring), KEBA and Solaris (EV Wallboxen). Regulatory-adjacent capabilities include NIV-compliant electrical inspections delivered through a dedicated subsidiary, Illi Kontrolle AG (founded 2020), which issues Sicherheitsnachweis (SiNa) certificates. Additional offerings include security systems, household appliance sales via the Elite Electro Partner program, and photovoltaic cleaning/maintenance services introduced in 2018.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time, per-project quotations for installation and construction work, supplemented by recurring service and maintenance contracts (24h Pikettdienst, PV cleaning, inspection cycles) and hardware sales (appliances). Go-to-market is direct-to-customer with no dedicated sales force, relying on regional reputation, community sponsorship, branded fleet recruitment, and project referrals. Ownership rests with two co-owners, Maurus Hurschler and René Emmenegger, who took over the company in January 2010 from founders Alois and Maria Illi. Notable enterprise clients include Orell Füssli, Marc O'Polo, C&A Mode, SWS Medien AG, Liebherr, and ALHO.

Name

Elektro Illi

Legal name

Elektro Illi AG

Website

https://elektro-illi.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elektro Illi AG is a regional Swiss electrical contractor in Willisau and Nebikon, serving homeowners, businesses, and public-sector clients with electrical installation, photovoltaic and battery systems, EV charging, KNX/Loxone building automation, and NIV electrical inspections across ~45 staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Willisau

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Installation Projects: One-time project-based revenue from electrical installations for new builds, renovations, and industrial projects. Projects range from small service jobs to complete installations for commercial and industrial clients. Quotations are issued on a per-project basis.
2. Photovoltaic and Solar Systems: Revenue from planning, installation, and maintenance of photovoltaic systems under the 'Illi Solar' brand. Includes PV system cleaning and maintenance services as recurring revenue.
3. Service and Maintenance: 24-hour emergency electrical service and ongoing maintenance contracts. Includes the 24h-Pikettdienst (emergency response) and planned maintenance for existing installations.
4. Household Appliance Sales: Sales of household appliances (washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, ovens) as an Elite Electro Partner, including delivery, installation, and old-appliance disposal. Revenue from product sales with bundled installation services.
5. Electrical Inspections (NIV Controls): Revenue from mandatory electrical inspections of buildings per Swiss NIV regulations, including issuing the Sicherheitsnachweis (SiNa) and supporting defect remediation.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Elektro Illi AG is a regional Swiss electrical contracting company that plans, installs, and services electrical infrastructure for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Core offerings include electrical installations, photovoltaic (PV) solar systems with battery storage, building automation (KNX and Loxone), ICT/network cabling, EV charging stations, NIV-compliant electrical inspections (via subsidiary Illi Kontrolle AG), 24-hour emergency service, and household appliance sales as an Elite Electro Partner.

Product overview

Elektro Illi AG is a regional electrical contractor company founded in 1978, offering a comprehensive portfolio of electrical installation and service solutions. The company operates two main divisions: Illi Solar (photovoltaic systems) and Illi Kontrolle (electrical inspections). Core services include electrical installations for residential, commercial, and industrial projects; E-Mobility charging infrastructure; building automation using KNX and Loxone systems; ICT/network infrastructure; 24-hour emergency service; and electrical planning/engineering. Additional offerings include household appliances (as Elite Electro Partner), security systems, and specialized services for retail stores and industrial facilities. The company is headquartered in Willisau with a branch in Nebikon, and employs approximately 45 staff including apprentices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elektroinstallationen (Electrical Installations) Core electrical installation services including new installations for residential and commercial buildings, renovations and upgrades, industrial electrical systems, and special installations nationwide. Covers the full project lifecycle from planning to commissioning.
• Illi Solar (Photovoltaik / PV Systems) Complete PV system installation including planning, mounting, electrical connection, and commissioning for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Includes battery storage solutions, PV cleaning, and maintenance services under the Illi Solar brand.
• Illi Kontrolle (Elektrokontrollen / Electrical Inspections) Electrical inspection services for buildings according to Swiss NIV (Niederspannungs-Installationsverordnung) regulations. Conducts periodic checks, prepares safety certificates (SiNa), and provides support for defect remediation.
• E-Mobilität / Ladestationen (EV Charging Infrastructure) EV charging infrastructure installation services including Wallbox installation for single-family homes, underground garages, multi-family buildings, and commercial/industrial facilities. Offers consultation on combining charging with photovoltaic systems and battery storage, with load management for multi-user environments.
• Gebäudeautomation / Smart Home (Building Automation) Building automation solutions using KNX and Loxone systems for controlling lighting, heating, shading, security, and multimedia in residential, multi-dwelling, and commercial buildings. Includes new installations and retrofitting of existing buildings with smartphone/app-based control.
• ICT / Netzwerke (ICT and Network Infrastructure) ICT infrastructure services including structured copper and fibre-optic network cabling, digital infrastructure for communication systems, and technical planning and installation for residential and commercial network connectivity.
• 24-Stunden-Elektroservice (24-Hour Emergency Electrical Service) Round-the-clock emergency electrical service available 365 days per year for power outages, short circuits, faulty fuses, electrical system malfunctions, and urgent repairs. Includes 24-hour on-call duty (Pikettdienst) service.
• Elektroplanung & Engineering (Electrical Planning and Engineering) Electrical planning and engineering services for new construction and renovation projects. Includes strategic planning, system and product expertise, quality assurance, and optimization of operating and maintenance costs from concept to commissioning.
• Haushaltsgeräte (Household Appliances – Elite Electro Partner) Sale and installation of household appliances including washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, ovens, and hobs. Includes delivery, installation, connection, and old appliance disposal service. Offered as Elite Electro Partner with quarterly promotional catalogues.
• Sicherheitslösungen (Security Solutions) Security solutions including alarm systems, video surveillance, and access control systems. Individually planned and professionally installed for residential and commercial properties.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Liebherr AG SchweizminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Longstanding collaboration with Liebherr AG Schweiz (Betonmischtechnik / concrete mixing technology) since 2007. Elektro Illi AG handles special electrical installations for Liebherr's industrial concrete mixing equipment.
• ALHO (Modulgebäude und Systemcontainer)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Collaboration with ALHO on modular building and system container electrical installations, established in 2007.
• C&A ModeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Partnership for electrical installations in C&A retail locations, active since 2005.
• ISC Management GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ISC Management GmbH for coordinating and executing retail fit-out electrical projects. Jointly delivers electrical installations for branded retail stores (e.g., Orell Füssli, Marc O'Polo) in Switzerland.
• Elite Electro PartnerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAs an Elite Electro Partner, the company resells household appliances (washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, ovens) and provides full installation and disposal services. Benefits include access to partner promotional catalogues and pricing.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• BKW AG: Swiss integrated energy and infrastructure services company. Overlaps with Elektro Illi on building electrical, solar, and grid-related services but operates as a broad energy incumbent spanning generation, distribution, and services rather than a regional trade specialist.
• Groupe E SA: Western Swiss energy company with activities spanning generation, distribution, and end-customer services including solar and electrical contracting. Comparable on energy services overlap; competes as a regional energy incumbent.
• Repower AG: Swiss energy company active in generation, grid, and end-customer energy services including PV installations and e-mobility. Comparable on solar/EV service lines but as a vertically integrated energy company rather than a regional trade firm.
• Axpo Holding AG: Switzerland's largest producer of renewable energy, with services touching PV installation, EV charging infrastructure, and grid solutions. Comparable on PV/EV service lines but competes as a large incumbent rather than a regional contractor.
• Bouygues Energies & Services Intec (Switzerland): Swiss arm of Bouygues' energy and services division, offering electrical installation, building automation, and energy infrastructure across Switzerland. Comparable on electrical contracting and automation offerings but at national scale.

Others

• Loxone Electronics GmbH: Building automation platform provider of which Elektro Illi is a certified Silver Partner. Not a direct competitor but an enabling ecosystem participant whose products Elektro Illi integrates; relevant to understand the building automation supply chain.
• Schweizerischer Elektrotechnischer Verein (Electrosuisse): Swiss trade association and standards body for electrical and energy technology. Relevant ecosystem participant — Elektro Illi's NIV inspection work is anchored in Electrosuisse-administered standards and certifications.

Direct peers

• Burkhalter Group: Switzerland's largest listed electrical contractor with national coverage across installation, building automation, and telecom. Direct comparable on core trade (electrical installation services) but operates at materially greater scale with hundreds of employees and M&A-driven geographic expansion.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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