Elektro Benzmüller GmbH & Co.KG

What Elektro Benzmüller GmbH & Co.KG does

Elektro Benzmüller GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held German electrical contracting master craft business (Elektro-Meisterbetrieb) headquartered in Saarburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, operating for over 25 years. The company delivers electrical installation, modernization, safety inspection (E-CHECK), and maintenance services to residential property owners and commercial/industrial customers throughout the Saarburg region. Core offerings span medium-voltage system planning and execution, KNX-certified building automation, photovoltaic systems with battery storage, EV charging (Wallbox) infrastructure, LED lighting, security and access-control systems, video intercoms, smart-home integration, and construction-site temporary power distribution.

The underlying technology stack is built on certified building-automation standards (KNX, wibutler) combined with multi-vendor product partnerships spanning ABB, Busch-Jaeger, Gira, Eaton, Schneider Electric, Mennekes, Doepke, RADEMACHER, Miele, and Stiebel Eltron. Proprietary or differentiating capability comes primarily from regulatory certifications (E-CHECK, KNX partner, Elektro-Meisterbetrieb) and an internally trained workforce of over 50 skilled workers, rather than from owned software or intellectual property.

The business model is predominantly project-based: one-time electrical installation contracts combined with recurring professional-services revenue from E-CHECK inspections, maintenance agreements, and rental of construction-power distribution assets. Go-to-market is direct field sales with on-site consultation and installation, supplemented by referral flow through the e-masters electrical trade network. Pricing is overwhelmingly quote-based; only construction-power rentals (€589.60/month distribution box, €135/month inspection) and Wallbox installations (from €900) are publicly listed. Ownership is structured as a GmbH & Co. KG with Feilen Härtl Verwaltungs GmbH as the personally liable general partner, and the company is led by two internally promoted managing directors, Tobias Härtl and Michael Feilen. No external funding, M&A, or public-listing activity is indicated.

Name

Elektro Benzmüller GmbH & Co.KG

Legal name

Elektro Benzmüller GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://benzmueller.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Elektro Benzmüller is a privately held German Elektro-Meisterbetrieb based in Saarburg, providing electrical installation, E-CHECK safety inspections, KNX building automation, photovoltaic, and EV charging services to residential and commercial customers across the Saarburg region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saarburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Installation Services: One-time and project-based electrical installation services for residential and commercial properties, including new installations, renovations, and modernization projects.
2. Service and Maintenance: Ongoing maintenance, inspection (E-CHECK), and repair services for electrical systems.
3. Smart Home and Building Automation: Installation and configuration of home automation systems, smart home devices, and integrated building control solutions.
4. Renewable Energy Systems: Photovoltaic systems, battery storage, and e-mobility charging infrastructure installation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Elektro Benzmüller is an electrical engineering master craft business that plans, installs, modernizes, inspects, and maintains electrical systems for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the Saarburg region. Its portfolio covers E-CHECK safety inspections, KNX-based smart home and building automation, photovoltaic and battery storage systems, medium voltage installations, EV charging (Wallbox) infrastructure, LED lighting, and ongoing service contracts.

Product overview

Elektro Benzmüller GmbH & Co.KG is an electrical engineering company offering a comprehensive portfolio of services centered around electrical installation, safety inspection, and smart building solutions. The core offering is the INTELLIGENT MODERNISIEREN (Intelligent Modernization) umbrella service, which encompasses electrical safety upgrades, smart home integration, energy efficiency improvements, and age-appropriate living solutions. Supporting services include E-CHECK (electrical safety inspections), Photovoltaic systems, Medium Voltage Systems, KNX-based building automation, and electrical installation for residential and commercial properties. The company also provides specialized solutions including Wallbox/EV charging stations, LED lighting technology, video door intercoms, access control systems, and construction power services. These offerings are complemented by ongoing service and maintenance contracts, positioning the company as a full-service electrical partner for modern buildings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• INTELLIGENT MODERNISIEREN (Intelligent Modernization) Comprehensive electrical modernization service for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings covering safety upgrades, smart home integration, home automation, energy efficiency improvements, and age-appropriate solutions. Intended for property owners seeking holistic electrical upgrades.
• E-CHECK Certified electrical safety inspection service that systematically checks safety-relevant parts of electrical installations including protection switches, distribution boards, circuits, and sockets. Provided to homeowners and businesses for safety compliance.
• Photovoltaikanlagen (Photovoltaic Systems) Planning, installation, and consulting for solar energy systems including solar modules, inverters, and battery storage solutions for residential and commercial properties seeking renewable energy generation.
• Mittelspannungsanlagen (Medium Voltage Systems) Specialized planning, execution, maintenance, and modernization of medium voltage systems for industrial and commercial facilities requiring higher-voltage electrical infrastructure.
• Elektroinstallation (Electrical Installation) Complete electrical installation services for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, including new installations and renovations. Core offering of the company's master craft business.
• KNX-Partner Building Automation Solutions KNX-certified building automation solutions enabling intelligent, unified control of lighting, blinds, HVAC, and security systems through a standardized automation platform for residential and commercial buildings.
• Wallbox / Ladestation (EV Charging Stations) EV charging solutions including wall boxes for private garages and commercial charging stations, with installation and consulting services. Installation starts from 900 EUR.
• Service & Wartung (Service & Maintenance) Ongoing maintenance, inspection, and repair services for electrical systems, ensuring operational safety and efficiency for residential and commercial customers.
• Baustromanfragen (Construction Power) Temporary construction site power solutions including power distribution boxes for rent, installation, monthly inspection, and rental extensions, primarily serving construction sites and project-based commercial needs.
• LED-Technik (LED Lighting Technology) LED lighting solutions including downlights, panel lights, spotlights, outdoor lighting, and human-centric lighting for residential and commercial energy efficiency upgrades.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fast, flexible deployment with customized electrical solutions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• e-masterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of the e-masters electrical trade network, which provides brand credibility, purchasing advantages, and shared marketing resources for member businesses.
• KNXcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified KNX partner offering building automation and smart home integration services using the international KNX standard for home and building automation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric SE: Global leader in electrical systems, energy management, and KNX-compatible building automation. Schneider Electric is both a direct product supplier to Elektro Benzmüller and an overlapping provider of electrical installation and energy management solutions across residential, commercial, and industrial markets.
• Hager Group: European manufacturer of electrical installation systems, energy distribution, and KNX-compatible building automation. Hager's product range directly overlaps with the components Elektro Benzmüller installs, and its installer-channel model parallels the company's go-to-market.
• Busch-Jaeger Elektro GmbH: ABB-owned manufacturer of switches, smart home (Busch-free@home), and KNX-compatible building automation products. A direct supplier to Elektro Benzmüller with overlapping capabilities in residential and commercial electrical installation.
• ABB Ltd: Global electrical equipment manufacturer with broad offerings in electrification, motion, and automation. ABB is a stated product partner of Elektro Benzmüller and overlaps with the company's installation work in switchgear, circuit protection, and medium voltage systems.
• Siemens AG (Smart Infrastructure): Major German incumbent in building technologies, electrical infrastructure, automation, and smart grid solutions. Siemens's Smart Infrastructure division provides overlapping capabilities across virtually all of Elektro Benzmüller's service lines, from medium voltage to building automation.
• Stiebel Eltron GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of heat pumps, hot water systems, and climate control solutions. Stiebel Eltron is a stated product partner of Elektro Benzmüller with overlapping focus on building electrification, energy efficiency, and decarbonization installations.
• Gira GmbH: German manufacturer of smart home, building communication, and KNX-compatible systems. Gira is a stated partner of Elektro Benzmüller and supplies many of the switches, door communication, and smart home products the company integrates for its customers.

Direct peers

• EnBW AG: Major German energy utility with a growing residential and commercial EV charging installation business (EnBW mobility+). EnBW competes directly with Elektro Benzmüller in the Wallbox/EV charging installation segment, although at much larger scale and with utility-level backing.
• GA-tec Gebäude- und Anlagentechnik GmbH: German facility services and electrical installation company serving commercial and industrial clients with comparable offerings across electrical, HVAC, and building services. Although larger, GA-tec operates a similar regional-installation business model directly comparable to Elektro Benzmüller's core services.

Emerging players

• Loxone Electronics GmbH: Smart home automation specialist offering a KNX-equivalent building automation platform with an installer partner network model directly comparable to Elektro Benzmüller's KNX partner business. Loxone represents an emerging alternative in the same smart-home installation category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 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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