MPS Elektrotechnik GmbH

What MPS Elektrotechnik GmbH does

MPS Elektrotechnik GmbH (legal name: MPS Institut Messen Pruefen Systemanalysen Elektrotechnik GmbH) is a German family-owned professional services firm headquartered in Heidenheim an der Brenz, Baden-Wuerttemberg, with a second training academy in Ravensburg. Founded in 2000 and operated by the Graf family (Julius Wolfgang, Julius Manuel, and Julius Pierre Graf as managing directors), the company employs 35 qualified Elektrofachkraefte, VEFK specialists, trainers, and service technicians to deliver legally mandated electrical and mechanical safety inspections under DGUV Vorschrift 3, BetrSichV, and relevant DIN VDE standards across Germany.

The service portfolio spans more than 30 inspection lines, including portable electrical equipment, stationary machinery, building installations, E-charging stations and cables, photovoltaic systems, arc welding equipment, medical devices, nursing beds (per DIN VDE 0751), and mechanical assets such as shelving, ladders, lifting equipment, fall protection, hydraulic hoses, and playground installations. Inspection work is performed on-site using Gossen Metrawatt testing equipment (SECUTEST SII, SECUTEST SIII, Profitest 204) and is documented through the proprietary ENSHUR Elektromanager software, which generates legally secure digital protocols and integrates test data with schedule management. Electrothermography and an external Responsible Electrical Engineer (VEFK) managed service round out the technical offering.

Revenue is generated through per-inspection fees, per-participant training pricing (EUR 256.80 to EUR 1,697 per participant net for disclosed seminars), and ongoing VEFK contracts. Customer segments are industrial and commercial businesses (primary), healthcare and care facilities (primary), and the automotive/e-mobility sector (secondary). Distribution is direct-to-business via field inspection teams and the two company academies, supported by content marketing, SEO, and an active social media presence. The company maintains a sister-company relationship with ITC-Graf GmbH (Institut Time Consultants Graf) under shared family ownership.

Name

MPS Elektrotechnik GmbH

Legal name

MPS Institut Messen Prüfen Systemanalysen Elektrotechnik GmbH

Website

https://mps-heidenheim.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MPS Elektrotechnik GmbH is a German family-owned professional services firm that delivers legally mandated electrical and mechanical safety inspections and accredited training to industrial, commercial, healthcare, and e-mobility customers across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical and Mechanical Safety Inspection Services

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121), Building Inspection Services (541350), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Life Safety Code Compliance Inspections & Consulting (AHJ Support) (BPABAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electrical, Lighting & Charging-System Preventive Checks (TLAKAGAG), Manufacturing Quality, GMP Inspections & Compliance (HLAJADAG)

Keywords

• Electrical safety inspections
• DGUV V3 testing
• Mechanical safety inspections
• Electrical safety training
• Workplace safety compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Heidenheim an der Brenz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Safety Inspections (DGUV V3 Pruefungen): Recurring on-site inspection services for electrical and mechanical equipment required by law under DGUV Vorschrift 3 and BetrSichV. Includes testing of portable electrical equipment, fixed installations, medical devices, nursing beds, arc welding equipment, E-charging stations, photovoltaic systems, and building installations. Revenue is generated on a per-inspection, per-site basis with pricing dependent on scope, complexity, and volume.
2. Training and Qualification Seminars: One-time and recurring training programs including initial qualifications (Elektrofachkraft, EuP, VEFK, EFKffT), annual refreshers, and specialized seminars. Delivered at company academies in Heidenheim and Ravensburg or as in-house training at customer sites. Pricing is per participant with volume discounts available.
3. External Responsible Electrical Engineer (Externe VEFK): Provision of an external responsible electrical engineer (Verantwortliche Elektrofachkraft) service for companies that cannot employ a full-time internal VEFK. Provides ongoing electrical safety management and oversight.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MPS Elektrotechnik GmbH performs mandatory electrical and mechanical safety inspections under DGUV Vorschrift 3 and BetrSichV for industrial, commercial, healthcare, and e-mobility customers across Germany, covering portable equipment, stationary machinery, building installations, medical devices, nursing beds, arc welding equipment, E-charging stations, photovoltaic systems, and mechanical equipment. The company also operates a training academy (MPS Akademie) that qualifies personnel as Elektrofachkraft, EuP, VEFK, and EFKffT, and provides external VEFK services to companies lacking in-house qualified personnel.

Product overview

MPS Elektrotechnik GmbH is a testing and inspection service company offering a comprehensive portfolio of electrical and mechanical safety testing services, along with professional training programs. The company operates as a single integrated service offering centered around DGUV Vorschrift 3 compliance testing, with distinct service lines for electrical equipment testing (including portable devices, stationary machinery, building installations, medical devices, E-charging infrastructure, and photovoltaic systems), mechanical equipment testing (including shelving, ladders, lifting equipment, and playground installations), and thermographic inspection services. Training services complement the testing offerings with qualifications for Elektrofachkraft, Elektrotechnisch unterwiesene Person (EuP), Verantwortliche Elektrofachkraft (VEFK), and specialized testing certifications. Services are delivered at the company's academies in Heidenheim and Ravensburg or on-site at client locations across Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MPS Akademie: Training academy offering seminars, qualifications, and instruction on electrical safety, testing, and work safety topics.

Products and services

• DGUV V3 Prüfung ortsveränderlicher elektrischer Betriebsmittel (Portable Electrical Equipment Testing)
• Prüfung ortsfester Maschinen und Anlagen (Stationary Machinery Testing)
• Prüfung der Gebäudeinstallation (Building Installation Testing)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10 million inspections completed since founding in 2000
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas Germany: Global TIC provider with a German presence. Provides electrical and industrial safety inspections alongside broader certification services, competing with MPS for enterprise and multi-site compliance contracts.
• SGS Germany: Global TIC leader with German operations. Overlaps with MPS in electrical and mechanical safety inspection services, though skewed toward larger enterprise and cross-border engagements.
• TÜV Rheinland: Major German TIC incumbent with global operations. Overlaps with MPS in electrical equipment and installation testing, but typically serves larger enterprise and cross-border mandates rather than regional Mittelstand compliance work.
• Intertek Germany: International testing and certification firm with a German subsidiary. Competes with MPS in industrial and electrical safety inspections, typically targeting larger enterprise clients with multi-country mandates.
• TÜV SÜD: Global testing, inspection and certification (TIC) incumbent. Operates a much broader portfolio but directly competes with MPS in German electrical and mechanical safety inspections, including DGUV V3 and BetrSichV-mandated testing.
• DEKRA: One of Germany's largest testing and certification organizations. Competes with MPS in electrical and workplace safety inspections but serves a far broader mandate across automotive, industrial, and infrastructure inspection.

Direct peers

• SLG Prüf- und Zertifizierungs GmbH: German testing and certification firm performing electrical equipment and installation testing, including DGUV V3 inspections. A direct mid-sized competitor to MPS in the German safety inspection market.
• VDE Prüf- und Zertifizierungsinstitut (VDE): German testing and certification body for electrical products and systems. Directly comparable to MPS as both perform electrical safety inspections and certifications under DIN VDE and DGUV standards, addressing identical customer compliance needs.

Others

• BG ETEM (Berufsgenossenschaft Energie Textil Elektro Medienerzeugnisse): German statutory accident insurance provider for the energy/electrical sector. Sets DGUV V3 standards and oversees inspection compliance, indirectly competing with third-party inspectors like MPS for the same employer mandate.
• ZVEH (Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke) - E-CHECK: German electrical trades association operating the E-CHECK brand for certified electrical installation inspections. Network of member electricians performing the same DGUV V3 / VDE inspections MPS offers, making it a structural competitor operating through franchised contractors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCiv1h97vdA6czDCVyla5VBQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/mpsheidenheim
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mps-elektrotechnik-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/mps_elektrotechnik_gmbh/?hl=de

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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