GS Electronic Gebr. Schoenweitz GmbH

What GS Electronic Gebr. Schoenweitz GmbH does

GS Electronic Gebr. Schönweitz GmbH is a privately held German security and communication solutions provider headquartered in Rheine, Germany, operating for approximately four decades. The company is family-owned, managed by Britta Schönweitz and Dennis Schönweitz as authorized Managing Directors (Geschäftsführer), with no external institutional investors, parent company, or subsidiaries disclosed. Its operations are confined to Germany, where it serves both private customers (Privatkunden) and business customers (Geschäftskunden) — the latter including property managers, elevator service companies, and commercial/industrial facilities requiring regulatory-compliant security installations.

The company's core product portfolio consists of four proprietary hardware lines: LIFTDialog (a modular, standards-compliant elevator emergency call system with a GSM variant), picoguard (a plug-and-play 230V GSM-controlled alarm system with integrated motion detection and 24h monitoring center connectivity), Vitakt Basis (an IP/DSL/VoIP-compatible home emergency call system), and Vitakt Vario (a mobile-network home emergency call system). Underlying these products is a 24/7 Notruf- und Serviceleitstelle (monitoring and service control center) and an IT services practice offering remote maintenance and remote support. The technical foundation is built on certified electronic security infrastructure with multiple German industry certifications (VdS, DIN EN ISO 9001, DIN 14675, DIN EN 16763, BHE), which serve as regulatory preconditions for participation in many project tenders.

The business model combines one-time product sales and installation with recurring subscription revenue from monitoring services (e.g., picoguard rental at €25/month plus a €89.95 setup fee, all prices including 19% VAT), professional IT services, and ongoing service and maintenance contracts. Distribution is direct to both consumer and business customers through the German-language corporate website, downloadable resource center, and contact-driven inquiry forms, with a sales motion that includes consultation and subsidy navigation through the German KfW burglary-protection program. Partnerships are concentrated in industry associations (VDMA, VFA, BHE, BDSW) and a SimonsVoss technology partnership for electronic locking systems, reinforcing the company's positioning as a regional, compliance-led specialist rather than a national integrator.

Name

GS Electronic Gebr. Schoenweitz GmbH

Legal name

GS electronic Gebr. Schönweitz GmbH

Website

https://gselectronic.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GS Electronic Gebr. Schönweitz GmbH is a family-owned German security and communication solutions provider based in Rheine. It serves private and business customers across Germany with proprietary elevator emergency call systems, alarm and home emergency call hardware, and 24-hour monitoring services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Security Systems

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Systems Monitoring & Dispatch (SOC/Remote Guarding) (IMAIAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial & Industrial Alarm Monitoring (BPAKAFAB), Alarm System Installation, Maintenance & Repair (HSAHAAAD), Fire Alarm Systems (Design/Install/Service/Monitoring) (BPABAHAA)

Keywords

• Security alarm systems
• Home emergency call
• Elevator emergency systems
• IT security services
• Monitoring center services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rheine

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales and Installation: Sale and installation of security systems including alarm systems, fire detection, video surveillance, access control, and elevator emergency call systems.
2. Security Monitoring Services: Monthly rental fees for security monitoring services including 24h connection to monitoring center. Picoguard rented for 25.00 Euro monthly with setup fee.
3. IT Services: IT services including remote maintenance and system support.
4. Service and Maintenance: Ongoing service and support services for installed security and communication systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GS Electronic Gebr. Schoenweitz GmbH designs, sells, installs, and maintains electronic security and communication systems for both private and business customers. The company's core portfolio includes proprietary alarm systems (picoguard), elevator emergency call systems (LIFTDialog), and home emergency call devices (Vitakt Basis and Vitakt Vario), complemented by a 24/7 monitoring center and IT services operated out of Rheine, Germany.

Product overview

GS Electronic Gebr. Schönweitz GmbH offers a portfolio of security and communication solutions consisting of four main products: LIFTDialog (elevator emergency call system), picoguard (compact plug-and-play alarm system), Vitakt Basis (landline-based home emergency call), and Vitakt Vario (mobile network-based home emergency call). The product range spans elevator safety, intrusion detection, and elderly assistance monitoring services for both residential and commercial customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vitakt: Hausnotruf (home emergency call) systems including Vitakt Basis and Vitakt Vario
• LIFTDialog
• picoguard

Products and services

• LIFTDialog

Quantifiable outcome

• According to police statistics, 1/3 of all burglaries can be prevented by effective security solutions

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and moderate.

• VDMA (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- & Anlagenbauer)minorOthersIndustry association membership in the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association, Elevator and Escalator Section. Provides industry networking and standards participation.
• VFA (Verband für Aufzugtechnik e.V.)minorOthersMembership in the German Elevator Technology Association. Supports industry standards and networking for elevator manufacturers and service providers.
• BHE (Bundesverband für Hersteller- & Errichterfirmen von Sicherheitstechnik)minorOthersMembership in the Federal Association for Manufacturers and Installation Companies of Security Technology. Provides industry representation and standards development.
• SimonsVoss TechnologiesmoderateTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for electronic locking systems. GS Electronic holds SimonsVoss technology partner certification for integration and installation of SimonsVoss electronic lock solutions.
• Zuhause sicher NetworkminorOthersNetwork partner in the 'Zuhause sicher' (Home Safe) security initiative. Provides burglary prevention and fire safety information and connects customers with subsidized security solutions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Vitaphone GmbH: German provider of home emergency call (Hausnotruf) and telemedical services with Pflegekasse-subsidized offerings. Direct competitor to GS Electronic's Vitakt product line in the PERS/elderly care segment.
• TELENOT Electronic GmbH: German manufacturer and installer of intrusion detection, fire alarm, and access control systems with VdS certifications. Closest comparable to GS Electronic in product scope, certification stack (VdS, BHE), and target German commercial/residential customer base.
• Securiton GmbH: German security systems provider specializing in intrusion, fire, and video surveillance with VdS-certified offerings. Direct competitor to GS Electronic in the German commercial alarm and fire detection installation market.
• Indexa GmbH: German manufacturer and distributor of alarm systems, video surveillance, and access control with direct B2B/B2C sales channels. Comparable in product breadth, German market focus, and small-to-mid-sized company profile.
• Tunstall GmbH: UK-based but Germany-operating provider of telecare, Hausnotruf, and assisted living solutions. Competes directly with Vitakt in the elderly emergency call space and benefits from the same German Pflegekasse subsidy framework.
• Schneider Intercom GmbH: German manufacturer and installer of intercom, video door entry, and access control systems. Comparable in scale, German market focus, and B2B/B2C channel mix, particularly relevant to GS Electronic's Zutrittskontrollsysteme offerings.
• Daitem (Atral Group): European wireless security systems brand active in Germany, offering VdS-certified intrusion detection and alarm systems. Competes directly with picoguard and other GS Electronic intrusion products in the German market.

Broad incumbents

• ABUS Security-Center GmbH & Co. KG: German security products company offering alarm systems, video surveillance, and locking solutions with a strong German retail and installer channel. Overlaps directly with GS Electronic's intrusion and access control portfolio but operates at a larger scale.
• Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH: Subsidiary of Bosch offering intrusion, fire, video, access control, and management software globally. Overlaps with essentially every GS Electronic product line but competes at much larger scale with integrated cloud platforms.

Emerging players

• Lupus Electronics GmbH: German smart home and alarm system manufacturer focused on app-controlled, cloud-connected intrusion and home automation. Represents the digitally-native direction the security industry is heading, contrasting with GS Electronic's more traditional portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gs-electronic-gebr.-schoenweitz-gmbh

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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