MHC Gruppe

What MHC Gruppe does

MHC Gruppe is a German private holding company headquartered in Germersheim, operating as the parent of 18 wholly-owned subsidiaries that deliver integrated engineering and technical services across the energy, nuclear, industrial automation, and building technology sectors. The group's portfolio spans plant engineering and construction for energy networks and nuclear facilities (MHC Anlagentechnik, MHC Kraftwerkstechnik), automation and SCADA systems with proprietary platforms SCS 2010, SCS 2500, ECS 2020, and EW 3000 developed by RMGS, DVGW-certified specialist planning and training through Projekthaus and Renew and Gas, electrical and metering services via ETM, building automation through MHC Solutions, and specialized services in refrigeration (MHC Zugck), lifting technology (MHC Kostinek), machining (MHC TS²), and digital fleet management (MHC Flottenservice).

The group generates revenue through multiple streams: project-based plant engineering and construction, recurring maintenance and inspection services supported by a 24/7 hotline and remote maintenance VPN infrastructure, licensing of proprietary automation software, DVGW-certified training and continuing education, expert witness and technical planning services, component manufacturing (including a Perforex MT 4-axis CNC machine), managed fleet services, and a B2B online shop (ET-COMP) for electrical components. Customer segments include energy and gas utilities, municipal utilities, nuclear facility operators (notably KTE), industrial manufacturers, vocational training participants, and corporate fleet operators across Germany, served from 18+ office locations nationwide through direct field sales and enterprise B2B contracts.

MHC Gruppe holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certifications, has been awarded 9 CrefoZert creditworthiness certificates in 2026, qualified MHC Anlagentechnik for the jury stage of the Großer Preis des Mittelstandes 2026, and achieved Siemens Solution Partner Silver Status and SCADA Basis certification through RMGS. The group is privately held under MHC Holding GmbH, with four managing directors (Edy Karl Hohl, Timo Heidrich, Bernd Schaub, Lennard Hohl) and a generational leadership transition executed on 1 July 2025. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the group has expanded primarily through serial acquisitions and operational takeovers between 2022 and 2026.

Name

MHC Gruppe

Legal name

MHC Holding GmbH

Website

https://mhc-gruppe.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MHC Gruppe is a German private holding company of 18 subsidiaries delivering integrated plant engineering, automation, nuclear services, DVGW-certified training, and electrical/MRS technology for energy utilities, nuclear operators, and industrial clients across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Plant Engineering Services

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Power Plant I&C / SCADA / DCS EPC (EUAEAAAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Integration & Commissioning Support (EUAKAAAH), Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE)

Keywords

• Plant engineering services
• Energy automation systems
• Nuclear technology services
• Gas network construction
• DVGW vocational training

Headquarters

HQ city

Ettlingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plant Engineering and Construction Services: System engineering, CAD construction, fabrication, assembly/integration, and commissioning (IBN) for energy technology, media supply, piping, and plant construction across nuclear, industrial, and utility sectors. This is a project-based, one-time revenue stream.
2. Maintenance, Inspection, and Service: Preventive and condition-based maintenance, servicing, and recurring inspections for gas networks, GDRM plants, electrical installations, nuclear facilities, and industrial plants. Provides ongoing service relationships and recurring revenue through 24/7 hotline support.
3. Automation Solutions and Software: Custom software creation for automation and SCADA systems, as well as proprietary platforms (SCS 2010, SCS 2500, ECS 2020, EW 3000) for gas utilities and industrial customers. Includes SCADA basis solutions and remote maintenance services.
4. Specialist Training and Education (Bildungsakademie): Training, seminars, qualification, and continuing education in DVGW standards, occupational safety (BetrSichV), and accident prevention (UVV). Provided through Projekthaus GmbH Bildungsakademie, including DVGW qualification groups.
5. Expert Witness and Technical Planning Services: Expert witness services, expert opinions, and specialist technical planning for energy economics, research, and industry per DVGW regulations, GasHDrLtgV, and BetrSichV, through ETM GmbH and Renew and Gas GmbH.
6. Fleet Management Services: Efficient and sustainable management of vehicle fleets for corporate customers, provided through MHC Flottenservice GmbH, including digital fleet management, procurement, and damage management.
7. Component Manufacturing: Manufacturing of components for the energy and gas industry, including precision machining (turning and milling), parts and assembly unit production, through LFM Zerspanungstechnik GmbH and MHC TS² GmbH.
8. E-Commerce (ET-COMP): B2B online shop operated by ET-Comp for electrical components and automation products, serving as a digital distribution channel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MHC Gruppe is a German holding company operating 18 specialized subsidiaries that deliver industrial plant engineering for energy and nuclear technology, automation and SCADA solutions, electrical and measurement/control technology, industrial facility construction, DVGW-certified vocational training, and digital fleet management. The group offers end-to-end project execution from specialist planning and expert witness services through construction, commissioning, maintenance, and 24/7 remote support across Germany.

Product overview

MHC Gruppe is a holding company comprising multiple specialized subsidiaries that deliver comprehensive engineering solutions for plant construction, energy supply, and industrial services. The portfolio includes MHC Anlagentechnik (plant engineering, nuclear services), RMGS (SCADA and automation systems including SCS 2010 and SCS 2500), Projekthaus (DVGW-certified training and specialist planning), ETM (electrical and measurement services), MHC Solutions (building automation), MHC Vitek (engineering and documentation), and MHC Flottenservice (digital fleet management). The group serves the energy, nuclear, industrial, and building technology sectors with services ranging from early technical consulting and professional planning to manufacturing, assembly, and comprehensive after-sales service. ET-COMP serves as the group's B2B e-commerce platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MHC Anlagentechnik: Core operating subsidiary focusing on system engineering, nuclear technology, electrical, measurement and control technology, industrial plant engineering, automation solutions, and education academy
• RMGS - Rombach Metering Gas Solutions
• Projekthaus
• ETM
• MHC Solutions
• MHC Vitek Engineering
• GWE ServiceS
• Renew and Gas
• MHC Kraftwerkstechnik
• MHC Flottenservice
• MHC Zugck
• MHC Kostinek
• TS² - MHC TS Quadrat
• ET-COMP

Products and services

• Plant Engineering and Nuclear Technology Services (MHC Anlagentechnik / MHC Kraftwerkstechnik / MHC Vitek Engineering) Engineering, design, construction, and maintenance services for energy and nuclear power plants as well as industrial facilities, including specialist planning and expert witness (Sachverständigen) activities. Targeted at utilities, municipal energy operators, and industrial plant owners.
• Automation Solutions and SCADA Systems (RMGS Rombach Metering Gas Solutions) SCADA, process automation, and remote maintenance solutions for gas distribution network operators, built around proprietary platforms (SCS 2010, SCS 2500, ECS 2020, EW 3000) with 24/7 VPN-based remote support.
• Electrical and Measurement/Control Technology Services (ETM GmbH) Electrical installation, measurement, control, and instrumentation services for industrial plants and infrastructure projects.
• DVGW-Certified Training and Education (Projekthaus Bildungsakademie / Renew and Gas) DVGW-certified vocational training, seminars, and continuing education programs for gas, water, and welding technology, serving utility operators, contractors, and skilled trades professionals.
• Building Automation and Smart Building Services (MHC Solutions GmbH)

Quantifiable outcome

• RMGS expanded remote maintenance capacity to 8 simultaneous VPN connections via new server room with 4 high-performance servers, enabling faster response times.
• +3 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

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and strategic.

• Siemens AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationRMGS GmbH is Siemens Solution Partner in Silber-Status (Silver Status) and SCADA Basis Solution Partner. This includes Sales module certification through Siemens PartnerAcademy, valid for 3 years. The partnership covers SCADA automation systems, Siemens S7/S5 programming, and industrial automation solutions for the energy and gas sector. RMGS develops proprietary automation platforms alongside the Siemens partnership.
• Rockwell Automation / Allen BradleycoreTechnology or IntegrationMHC Gruppe (through subsidiaries) programs automation systems using Rockwell Automation / Allen Bradley platforms as part of its factory automation and industrial automation services.
• WAGOcoreTechnology or IntegrationWAGO automation systems are used for building automation and industrial automation solutions across MHC Solutions GmbH and MHC subsidiaries. WAGO controllers are part of the standard technology stack alongside Siemens, Delta Controls, Phoenix, and Schneider Electric.
• DVGW (Deutscher Verein des Gas- und Wasserfaches e.V.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProjekthaus GmbH with its Bildungsakademie has a strategic cooperation with the DVGW's vocational training division for qualification and continuing education in the gas industry. Renew and Gas GmbH participated in creating the first DVGW Qualification Group 4 for electrical and automation technology. This partnership provides exclusive access to DVGW's regulatory framework and training standards.
• Daikin Airconditioning Germany GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMHC Zugck GmbH is a certified Daikin Fachpartner (specialist partner), authorized to sell, install, and service Daikin air conditioning and refrigeration products.
• Julius Hiller (Engineering Office, Stuttgart)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHC Vitek Engineering GmbH acquired the entire business division 'Planning and Construction Supervision Pipeline/District Heating' from the highly reputable Stuttgart-based engineering firm Julius Hiller, strengthening MHC Vitek's capabilities in pipeline and district heating engineering.
• Delta ControlscoreTechnology or IntegrationDelta Controls products are used within the MHC Solutions GmbH portfolio for building automation and building management systems alongside WAGO, Phoenix, and Schneider Electric.
• Initiative Erfurter Kreuz e.V.minorOthersETM GmbH hosted the regular member meeting of Initiative Erfurter Kreuz e.V. (a regional business initiative), demonstrating regional engagement and business network participation.
• Hymer (lifting technology)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMHC Kostinek GmbH entered a new partnership with Hymer to strengthen competencies in access technology (steigtechnik), supporting the company's lifting equipment and testing services business.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB Ltd: Global leader in industrial automation, electrification, and process control. Relevant adjacent incumbent whose automation/SCADA portfolio competes for plant-modernization budget at MHC's industrial and energy utility customers, even though ABB does not deliver the integrated DVGW- and kerntechnik-specific service offering MHC provides.
• Bilfinger SE: Large established European industrial-services group active in energy, process, and nuclear plant services. Compared to MHC Gruppe, it is broader and more international but serves similar German industrial and energy customers with plant engineering, maintenance, and digital instrumentation/control services.
• Siemens AG (Smart Infrastructure / Process Automation): Global automation and digital-industry incumbent whose technology stack underpins much of MHC's RMGS offering (Siemens S7/S5, SCADA Basis). Compares as a broad incumbent; does not compete head-to-head on the regional plant-engineering / DVGW field services MHC performs, but is the dominant upstream automation platform across the portfolio.
• Krohne Messtechnik GmbH: International manufacturer of industrial measurement instrumentation for process industries including gas and water. Comparable to the equipment/components side of MHC's GDRM automation and GWE ServiceS offering, particularly around gas metering and pressure regulation instrumentation.
• RWE Nuclear GmbH / Westinghouse (nuclear services): Established nuclear plant operators and decommissioning service providers with extensive German kerntechnik infrastructure. Overlaps with MHC Kraftwerkstechnik and MHC Anlagentechnik nuclear services (decommissioning, maintenance, waste conditioning) at sites like Philippsburg, Obrigheim, Biblis, and Neckarwestheim.

Direct peers

• PSI Software AG: Germany-headquartered vendor of energy management, network control, and SCADA software (PSIcontrol/PSIngo) for utilities and infrastructure operators. Directly comparable to RMGS's SCS 2010 / SCS 2500 platforms in serving German gas-network operators with regulatory-grade automation systems.
• KISTERS AG: Aachen-based supplier of energy data management, SCADA, and metering software to European utilities. Comparable to MHC Gruppe's RMGS automation/SCADA portfolio and to ETM's inspection/metering services, particularly for gas network operators needing regulator-compliant monitoring.
• SAE IT-systems GmbH: German SCADA / control-system vendor specializing in energy and water utilities, with comparable product scope to RMGS. Overlaps with MHC's automation offering for gas pressure regulation, biogas/power-to-gas, and network control-center deployments.
• SAG Group (Stark Strom- und Gasnetzservice / DCC Energy): German energy-network services specialist offering gas, electricity, and metering infrastructure services with strong DVGW credentials. Closely comparable to MHC's RMGS / ETM / GWE ServiceS in terms of network operator customer base, GDRM-style field service offering, and regulatory positioning in the German gas and electricity utilities market.

Regional players

• Eltel Group: Nordic-headquartered infrastructure-services company focused on power and communication networks in Northern Europe. Although geographic footprint differs (Nordic vs Germany-only), the business model — recurring field service, maintenance, and network-construction for energy operators — is highly analogous to MHC's ETM/GWE ServiceS nationwide service network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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