Elektro Knies GmbH

What Elektro Knies GmbH does

Elektro Knies GmbH is a regional German electrical, climate-technology, and renovation services company headquartered in Worms, Rheinhessen, operating as a subsidiary of the EWR Group, a regional energy utility. The firm delivers electrical installations (Elektroinstallationen), climate and refrigeration technology (Klimatechnik), turnkey renovation services branded as 'Meisterrenovierer', and e-mobility charging infrastructure. Project values span EUR 10,000 to EUR 3 million, served from a base of 85+ employees across branches in Worms, Mainz, and the newly opened Nieder-Olm location (effective January 1, 2026), with managing directors Jürgen Fuchs and Frank Schäfer overseeing operations.

The company is certified under the Chemikalien-Klimaschutzverordnung for handling refrigerants, a regulatory prerequisite for commercial and industrial HVAC work in Germany. Its customer base spans industrial clients (including a 48-point industrial charging park deployment), commercial facilities, healthcare and hospitality operators, and residential renovation customers. Geographic scope is concentrated in the Worms-Rheinhessen-Mainz corridor, with the Nieder-Olm branch signaling incremental southward expansion toward the Mainz metropolitan market.

Commercially, Elektro Knies operates a project-based trade services model: revenue is generated through contracted installations, maintenance, and turnkey refurbishment rather than recurring SaaS or product sales. Customer concentration is moderate, partially anchored by parent-affiliate flows from the EWR Group ecosystem but diversified across enterprise and SMB segments. The competitive position rests on regional density, multi-trade bundling, regulatory certifications, and parent-group distribution rather than technology differentiation, with no disclosed AI/ML capability and limited public digital footprint beyond standard web analytics.

Name

Elektro Knies GmbH

Legal name

Elektro Knies GmbH

Website

https://elektro-knies.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Elektro Knies GmbH is a Worms-based regional German electrical, HVAC, and renovation services firm (85+ employees), subsidiary of EWR Group, serving industrial, commercial, and residential customers across the Rheinhessen-Mainz corridor with projects ranging from EUR 10,000 to EUR 3 million.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical and Building Technology Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Refrigeration & Cold Storage (Commercial/Industrial) (EDAOACAD)

Keywords

• Electrical installation services
• Building automation systems
• HVAC climate technology
• EV charging infrastructure
• General contractor renovation

Headquarters

HQ city

Worms

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Installation Services: Core revenue from new installations, upgrades, and repairs of electrical systems for commercial and residential customers. Projects range from small repairs to large industrial installations up to 3 million euros.
2. HVAC/Climate Technology: Installation and maintenance of air conditioning systems, heat pumps, and refrigeration equipment for residential and commercial buildings.
3. Master Renovation Services: General contractor renovation projects for commercial spaces and upscale residential, coordinating multiple trades under fixed-price contracts (10,000 to 2 million euros).
4. E-Mobility Infrastructure: Wallbox installation and industrial charging station deployment including planning, installation, and backend integration services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Elektro Knies GmbH is a regional German service company providing electrical installations, HVAC/climate technology, general contractor renovation services, and EV charging infrastructure for industrial, commercial, government, and residential customers in the Worms and Rheinhessen region. Projects range from small residential jobs to major commercial installations up to EUR 3 million for electrical work and EUR 10,000 to EUR 2 million for general contractor renovation. The company delivers services directly at customer sites using certified specialists for KNX/EIB building automation, heat pump systems, and ChemKlimaSchutzV-certified refrigeration and air conditioning.

Product overview

Elektro Knies GmbH is a regional electrical, climate, and renovation services company with over 85 employees. The company operates four main service divisions: Elektroinstallationen (electrical installations for buildings and industry), Klimatechnik (air conditioning and heat pump systems), Meisterrenovierer (general contractor renovation services), and E-Mobilität (EV charging infrastructure). The Elektroinstallationen service handles electrical work up to EUR 3 million per project including KNX/EIB building automation. Klimatechnik offers certified installation and maintenance of split/multi-split AC systems with heat pumps. The Meisterrenovierer division acts as general contractor for complete renovations valued between EUR 10,000 and 2 million, managing all trades. E-Mobilität provides wallbox and charging infrastructure from residential to industrial scale (up to 48 charging points). The company operates locations in Worms and Nieder-Olm, Germany, and is part of the EWR Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elektroinstallationen Electrical installation services for industrial, commercial, and residential projects including new installations up to EUR 3 million, KNX/EIB building system technology, network installations, E-Check safety inspections, and video intercom systems. Serves facility owners and operators in the Worms and Rheinhessen region requiring compliant, integrated electrical infrastructure.
• Klimatechnik Air conditioning and climate technology services including certified installation, maintenance, and repair of split and multi-split air conditioning systems with heat pump functionality, achieving energy efficiency up to class A+++. Serves private homes, offices, retail, medical practices, laboratories, and server rooms requiring climate control solutions. Includes certified refrigerant handling per ChemKlimaSchutzV.
• Meisterrenovierer General contractor renovation service for commercial and upscale private projects, coordinating all trades (masonry, HVAC, electrical, drywall, painting, flooring, tiling) from planning through warranty and invoicing. Project values range from EUR 10,000 to EUR 2 million with fixed-price contracts and deadline guarantees. Flexible scheduling includes evenings and weekends without surcharges to minimize business disruption.
• E-Mobilität EV charging infrastructure solutions including wallbox installation for private households and industrial-scale charging station deployment for businesses. Includes planning, installation, and maintenance of EV charging stations with static and dynamic load management systems, backend integration for billing, and multiple billing models (employee, fleet, public charging). Industrial installations support up to 48 charging points at 22 kW each with 100% green electricity from hydropower.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of customers would recommend the company
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EWR Group (EWR AG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElektro Knies GmbH is a subsidiary/company within the EWR Group, a regional energy provider based in Worms. The affiliation provides strategic benefits including regional energy utility partnership, customer trust as a secure local employer, and opportunities for integrated energy solutions (PV, storage, heat pumps, EV charging) leveraging EWR's energy services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ROM Technik: Facility and technical building services contractor in Germany offering electrical, HVAC, and energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers. Comparable scope and customer base to Elektro Knies' four divisions.
• SPIE GmbH: German subsidiary of SPIE SA, one of Europe's largest multi-technical building services and electrical contracting firms. Directly comparable as an MEP services provider serving commercial, industrial, and public-sector clients with electrical, HVAC, and energy-transition projects across Germany.
• R+S Group: German MEP services contractor specializing in electrical engineering, building automation, and HVAC for commercial and industrial clients—overlapping scope in regional German markets.
• Gegenbauer Services GmbH: German technical and commercial facility services provider with electrical, HVAC, and energy services for commercial real estate. Comparable customer base and regional operating model.
• GA-tec Gebäude- und Anlagentechnik GmbH: Mid-sized German MEP services company providing electrical, HVAC, and building automation solutions. Closely comparable regional/national services mix including KNX-style building technology.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric Deutschland: Global energy management and automation provider active in Germany across electrical distribution, building automation (KNX/EcoStruxure), and EV charging infrastructure—overlapping in the smart building/energy value chain where Elektro Knies differentiates.
• ENGIE Deutschland: German arm of global energy and facility services group ENGIE, offering technical building services, HVAC, and energy-transition solutions including PV, heat pumps, and EV charging—directly overlapping Elektro Knies' service portfolio but at much larger scale.
• VINCI Facilities Deutschland: German facility services arm of VINCI Group, providing technical building services including electrical installations and HVAC maintenance across commercial and industrial sites.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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