Birke Elektroanlagen

What Birke Elektroanlagen does

Birke Elektroanlagen GmbH is a family-owned electrical contracting and engineering company founded in 1965 and headquartered in Wunsiedel, Bavaria. It operates as the parent of the 'Firmengruppe Birke' (Birke Group), a network of seven wholly-owned subsidiaries providing electrical installation, switchgear construction, IT/telecommunications infrastructure, renewable-energy systems (photovoltaics, battery storage, heat pumps, combined heat and power), KNX-based smart building automation, and heating, climate, and ventilation technology. Customers span commercial, industrial, residential, healthcare, automotive, retail, chemical, manufacturing, and public-sector segments, served via direct enterprise field sales and participation in public procurement tenders.

The group's go-to-market is project-based, combining fixed-price contracts and time-and-materials service agreements executed by regional subsidiaries in Wunsiedel, Bayreuth, Munich/Karlsfeld, and Selb. Notable enterprise references include BMW (Dingolfing), MAN (Munich), Fresenius Medical Care (Schweinfurt, ~€2.3M), LyondellBasell (Bayreuth), Mammut Sports Group (Wolfertschwenden), Rudolf Wöhrl AG (Bamberg), EDEKA (Hirschaid, 22,000 m²), and the Bavarian State Construction Office (framework contract including LMU Munich and Wendelstein Observatory). The 2022-built KfW 40 Plus headquarters with integrated PV and storage is used both operationally and as a sustainability showcase.

The business is bootstrapped, family-controlled (Managing Directors Bernd, Philip, and Patrick Birke), and privately held with no disclosed external investment or listing. Revenue and headcount are not publicly disclosed; the group has expanded primarily through organic subsidiary formation, including WUN Solar GmbH (2008) and Premium Energiesystemtechnik GmbH (2023), extending the offering into renewable energy and regenerative heating verticals aligned with Germany's energy-transition (Energiewende) and heat-transition (Wärmewende) policies.

Name

Birke Elektroanlagen

Legal name

Birke Elektroanlagen GmbH

Website

https://firmengruppe-birke.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Birke Elektroanlagen is a family-owned Bavarian electrical contracting group (Firmengruppe Birke) providing installation, switchgear, IT, KNX automation, and renewable-energy systems to commercial, industrial, healthcare, and public-sector clients via seven regional subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAFALAE

Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS) Contracting

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Specialty Trade Contractors (MEP, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical)

SECONDARYIMAFALAB

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Specialty Trade Contractors (MEP, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical)

SECONDARYIMAFAAAE

Renovation, Remodeling & Tenant Improvements (General Contracting)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/General Contracting & Construction Management

Keywords

• Electrical installation services
• Switchgear construction
• Renewable energy systems
• Smart building automation
• Building systems integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Wunsiedel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electrical Installation Services: Project-based electrical installation services for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings including new construction and modernization projects. Revenue is generated through fixed-price contracts and time-and-materials service agreements.
2. Renewable Energy Systems: Planning, installation, and maintenance of photovoltaic systems, battery storage solutions, and heat pump systems through subsidiary companies WUN Solar GmbH and Premium Energiesystemtechnik GmbH.
3. Switchgear Construction: Design, assembly, and installation of electrical distribution panels and control cabinets for industrial and commercial applications.
4. IT & Telecommunications Infrastructure: Network infrastructure, telecommunications systems, and data cabling installations for commercial buildings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Birke Elektroanlagen provides electrical contracting and building systems integration services across residential, commercial, industrial, and public sector projects in Bavaria. Core offerings include electrical installation, switchgear and control cabinet construction, IT and telecommunications infrastructure, renewable energy systems (photovoltaics, heat pumps, combined heat and power), KNX-based smart building automation, and HVAC electrical systems. The company operates through a group of seven subsidiaries to deliver projects from planning and programming through visualization, commissioning, and maintenance under a one-stop-shop model.

Product overview

Birke Elektroanlagen is an electrical engineering group offering a unified portfolio of services organized around a one-stop-shop model. The core offerings include Elektroinstallation (electrical installation), Schaltanlagenbau (switchgear construction), IT & telecommunications, renewable energies, Smart Home/Commercial building automation, and heating & climate technology. The group operates through several subsidiary brands: WUN Solar GmbH specializes in photovoltaic systems; Premium Energiesystemtechnik GmbH focuses on regenerative heating solutions (heat pumps, pellets, solar thermal); and regional partner companies (Steiner Elektro, M Elektro, BT Elektro) provide localized electrical services. The subsidiaries extend the parent company's offerings in solar energy and renewable heating while maintaining the group's integrated service approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Premium Energiesystemtechnik GmbH: Specialized in regenerative heating systems including heat pumps, pellet heating, wood chip heating, log wood heating, and solar thermal systems.
• WUN Solar GmbH

Products and services

• Elektroinstallation (Electrical Installation) Innovative and individualized electrical installation solutions for residential and commercial properties covering all aspects of electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, and safety systems.
• Schaltanlagenbau (Switchgear Construction) Planning, programming, visualization, and commissioning of switchgear and control cabinets, providing complete distribution panel and control cabinet solutions for industrial and commercial applications.
• IT / Telekommunikation (IT & Telecommunications) Telecommunications solutions ranging from private telephone systems to comprehensive office communication infrastructure, including network infrastructure, data cabling, and fiber optic networking for commercial buildings.
• Regenerative Energien (Renewable Energies) Sustainable renewable energy solutions primarily through photovoltaic systems, including planning, installation, and maintenance of solar PV installations and battery storage systems.
• Smart Home & Smart Commercial Building automation solutions using KNX visualization for both private Smart Home applications and commercial Smart Commercial environments, integrating lighting, climate control, and security systems.
• Heizungs- und Klimatechnik (Heating & Climate Technology) Planning, installation, maintenance, and commissioning of heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems including heat pumps, pellet heating, and solar thermal solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,697,558 meters of cable installed across completed projects
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ViessmannminorOthersViessmann is a supplier of combined heat and power equipment. The WUN Solar GmbH subsidiary installed a Viessmann Vitobloc 200 EM-5 natural gas-powered mini-CHP unit for a commercial real estate client in Selb. This represents a product sourcing relationship rather than a strategic partnership.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wisag Industrie Service Holding GmbH & Co. KG: Large German facility services group providing industrial technical services, building technology, and electrical contracting. Adjacent competitor with overlapping capabilities but significantly broader service portfolio and national footprint.
• ENGIE Deutschland GmbH: Major German energy and multi-technical services subsidiary of ENGIE S.A., offering building electrification, energy efficiency, and facility services as part of a broader portfolio. Overlaps with Birke in energy services and electrical contracting but operates at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• VINCI Energies Deutschland: German subsidiary of VINCI's energy and information systems division, providing electrical engineering, building automation, and infrastructure services. Comparable capabilities but part of a much larger international group.
• ZECH Technik GmbH: German building services and MEP contractor offering electrical, HVAC, and automation solutions as part of the broader ZECH Group. Overlapping service portfolio and end markets, but with greater scale and broader geographic reach.

Direct peers

• SPIE GmbH: Germany's largest multi-technical services provider for buildings and infrastructure, offering electrical contracting, switchgear, and energy services. Direct overlap in service portfolio and customer base, though significantly larger scale.
• Kreutzpointner Elektro GmbH: Family-owned Bavarian electrical engineering contractor headquartered in Burghausen with comparable scale, multi-disciplinary electrical services (installation, switchgear, automation, renewable energy), and similar industrial/commercial customer mix. Closest geographic and structural peer.
• Elektro Beckhoff GmbH & Co. KG: Family-owned German electrical contracting company with comparable regional focus, multi-disciplinary offerings (installation, switchgear, automation, renewable energy), and similar Mittelstand scale and customer mix.
• Bachner Elektro GmbH & Co. KG: Bavaria-based mid-sized electrical contractor offering integrated building technology, switchgear construction, and industrial services. Highly comparable business model, regional footprint, and customer profile to Birke's group structure.
• GA-tec Gebäude- und Anlagentechnik GmbH: German MEP contractor delivering electrical, HVAC, and building automation services across commercial, industrial, and healthcare segments. Comparable integrated service model and end-market exposure to Birke Elektroanlagen.
• Elektro Rädlinger GmbH: German electrical and building services contractor serving commercial, industrial, and public-sector clients with integrated electrical installation and automation offerings. Comparable business model and segment exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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