Berker GmbH & Co. KG

What Berker GmbH & Co. KG does

Berker GmbH & Co. KG is a German manufacturer of electrical installation equipment, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Schalksmühle, North Rhine-Westphalia. The company has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hager Group, a privately-held family company, since its acquisition in 2013. Berker operates as one of Hager Group's three principal brands (alongside Hager and Elcom), retaining its independent brand identity while leveraging the parent's distribution infrastructure and resources.

The company's core offering is a portfolio of design switch programs spanning more than 15 series (S.1, B.3, B.7, Q.1, Q.3, Q.7, K.1, K.5, R.1, R.3, R.8, Serie 1930, Serie Glas, Serie R.classic, TS, Integro, and W.1) covering classic, modern, glass, porcelain, weatherproof, and industrial-grade aesthetics. The portfolio extends well beyond switches into KNX-based building automation, EnOcean wireless (battery-free energy harvesting) solutions, IP-over-2-wire and 2-wire door communication, EV charging infrastructure (the witty line including witty one, witty pro, witty plus, witty solar, witty park 2, witty share), flow energy storage with solar integration, safety technology (smoke/heat detection, BEKA fire detection), metering and distribution systems, and motion/presence detectors. The technology stack is built primarily on the open KNX standard for building automation rather than proprietary AI systems.

Berker serves a B2B customer base across primary residential construction (single-family and multi-family housing) and secondary applications in commercial, hospitality, healthcare, education, housing industry, and network operator segments. Revenue is generated through electrical wholesale distribution, Hager Group's direct technical sales organization supporting large enterprise specifications, and a B2B online ordering portal, primarily across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, with transactions routed through wholesale partners requiring quote-based ordering; the company is not listed and reports no standalone revenue figures.

Name

Berker GmbH & Co. KG

Legal name

Berker GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://berker.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Berker GmbH & Co. KG, a Hager Group subsidiary since 2013, designs and manufactures electrical installation equipment including 15+ design switch series, KNX building automation, EV charging stations, and energy management systems for B2B customers in German-speaking European markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Installation Equipment

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors, Earthing Switches & Switchgear Components (EUADACAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

High-Voltage Electrical Systems (Switchgear, Transformers, Protection & Control) (EUAEAFAA)

Keywords

• Electrical installation equipment
• KNX building automation
• Switch programs
• EV charging infrastructure
• Energy management systems

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Berker GmbH & Co. KG designs and manufactures electrical installation equipment for residential and commercial buildings, including design switch programs, KNX-based building automation, switch and protective devices, distribution and metering systems, EV charging stations, energy management systems, door communication, and safety technology. The products are sold under the Berker brand through Hager Group's electrical wholesale distribution and direct sales channels across German-speaking and broader European markets.

Product overview

Berker GmbH & Co. KG is a brand under Hager Group offering a comprehensive portfolio of electrical installation products. The core offerings include multiple Berker switch program series (S.1, B.3, B.7, Q.1, Q.3, Q.7, K.1, K.5, R.1, R.3, R.8, Serie 1930, Serie Glas, Serie R.classic, TS, Integro) featuring switches, sockets, dimmers, motion detectors, and building automation controls. These are complemented by Hager Group's broader product ecosystem including metering systems (Zählerplatzsysteme), distribution systems (Verteilersysteme), switching and protective devices (Schalt- und Schutzgeräte), modular devices (Reiheneinbaugeräte), EV charging infrastructure (Ladeinfrastruktur with witty charging stations), energy management systems (Energiemanagement und Monitoring including flow system), cable management systems (Leitungsführungs- und Raumanschlusssysteme), safety technology (Sicherheitstechnik), KNX building automation (Gebäudesystemtechnik KNX), door communication systems (Türkommunikation), and motion/presence detectors. The portfolio covers the entire spectrum of electrical installation for residential and commercial buildings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Berker S.1: Classic switch program with rounded edges for residential applications
• Berker B.3
• Berker B.7
• Berker Q.1
• Berker Q.3
• Berker Q.7
• Berker K.1
• Berker K.5
• Berker R.1
• Berker R.3
• Berker R.8
• Berker Serie 1930
• Berker Serie 1930 Porzellan
• Berker Serie Glas
• Berker Serie R.classic
• Berker Integro
• Berker TS
• Berker W.1

Products and services

• Berker Switch Programs (S.1, B.3, B.7, Q.1, Q.3, Q.7, K.1, K.5, R.1, R.3, R.8, Serie 1930, Serie Glas, Serie R.classic, TS, Integro, W.1) Design-oriented switch series covering residential, commercial, hospitality, clinic, and industrial applications, including frames, sockets, dimmers, motion detectors, shutter control, HVAC control, communication technology, security technology, and accessibility features. Multiple aesthetic variants (classic, modern, glass, porcelain, minimalist, industrial, weatherproof) available to meet architect and installer specifications.
• Zählerplatzsysteme (Metering Systems) Metering systems including meter cabinets (univers Z), internal mounting systems, complete cabinets, outdoor meter systems, transformer systems, and house connection systems for residential and grid-side installations. Targets utility network operators, property developers, and electrical installers needing VDE-AR-N 4100-compliant infrastructure.
• Verteilersysteme (Distribution Systems) Distribution systems including small distributors up to 63A (volta), field distributors, multimedia distributors, fire-resistant cabinets, wall and floor-standing cabinets up to 1600A and 4000A, outdoor systems, connection technology, and busbar systems. Used by electrical installers and planners for residential, commercial, and industrial building distribution.
• Schalt- und Schutzgeräte (Switching and Protective Devices) Switching and protective devices including selective main circuit breakers, fuse material, power and load disconnect switches, RCCB relays, and motor protection switches. Used by professional electricians and installers for circuit protection in residential and commercial buildings.
• Reiheneinbaugeräte (Modular Devices) Modular DIN-rail mounted devices including protective devices, switching and signaling devices, and meters and measuring instruments for distribution board assembly in residential and commercial buildings.
• Ladeinfrastruktur (EV Charging Infrastructure) EV charging stations including witty one, witty pro, witty plus, witty solar, witty park 2, and witty share, plus spare parts, accessories, and charge management systems. Serves residential, commercial, and public parking operators, fleet operators, and electrical installers preparing buildings for EV charging.
• Energiemanagement und Monitoring (Energy Management and Monitoring) Energy management and monitoring systems including flow energy storage, witty solar charging station, energy management controller, and agardio monitoring system. Targets residential and commercial building owners seeking solar integration, energy optimization, and consumption monitoring.
• Leitungsführungs- und Raumanschlusssysteme (Cable Management and Room Connection Systems) Cable management and room connection systems including dado duct systems, ceiling and floor connection columns, device installation, decentralized energy distribution, skirting systems, cable routing systems, wiring duct systems, floor installation systems, and workplace connection systems. Serves commercial buildings, offices, and educational facilities.
• Sicherheitstechnik (Safety Technology) Building safety technology including smoke and heat detectors, stove guards, water leakage sensors, and the BEKA fire detection system. Used by residential and commercial building owners and installers for fire and water safety compliance.
• Gebäudesystemtechnik KNX (KNX Building System Technology) Building system technology based on the KNX standard including system devices, radio solutions (EnOcean, Friends of Hue, KNX Radio), domovea visualization, actuators, sensors, and building automation accessories. Used by system integrators and electrical installers for smart building control including touch sensors, room temperature controllers, motion detectors, weather stations, and binary inputs.
• Türkommunikation (Door Communication Systems) Door communication systems including IP over 2-wire technology, 2-wire video/audio, i2Audio, 1+n audio, access control via Keypass and Code-Lock, and intercom systems. Used in residential and commercial buildings, including multi-family dwellings and office buildings.
• Bewegungs- und Präsenzmelder (Motion and Presence Detectors) Motion and presence detectors for indoor and outdoor use, available in ceiling and wall mounting variants, with accessories including remote controls and mounting hardware. Used by electrical installers and building planners for automatic lighting control in residential and commercial buildings.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Legrand: Global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructure, offering wiring devices, distribution, and building systems that overlap significantly with Berker's portfolio but at much broader geographic and product scale.
• Schneider Electric: Global electrical equipment, building automation, and energy management major. Overlaps with Berker/Hager on KNX, distribution, EV charging, and energy management through brands like Merten and Wiser.
• ABB: Global electrification, motion, and process automation major with a full portfolio of switches, distribution, protection, and EV charging that overlaps with Berker/Hager's range.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Provides building electrification, distribution, and building automation systems with significant overlap with Hager/Berker's portfolio, particularly in commercial and infrastructure applications.

Direct peers

• Merten (Schneider Electric): Schneider Electric's German wiring devices and building automation brand. Closely comparable to Berker across switches, KNX components, and energy management offerings in DACH.
• Busch-Jaeger (ABB): ABB-owned German manufacturer of switches, socket outlets, and building automation. Competes head-to-head with Berker in residential and commercial electrical installation in Germany.
• Gira (Giersiepen GmbH & Co. KG): German premium manufacturer of switches, sockets, and KNX-based building automation systems. Most direct comparable to Berker in terms of product range, design-led positioning, and DACH market focus.
• Albrecht Jung GmbH & Co. KG (Jung): Family-owned German maker of premium switches, sockets, dimmers, and KNX building system technology. Directly competes with Berker in the DACH premium design switch category.

Others

• Hager Group (parent): Berker's parent group and a direct sibling competitor through the Hager mainline brand, which sells similar wiring devices, distribution, KNX, and EV charging products. Relevant for understanding the corporate context and product overlap.

Emerging players

• Lutron Electronics: US-based leader in lighting controls and shading systems, increasingly active in European premium residential and hospitality. Comparable to Berker in dimmers, lighting control, and design-driven switch programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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