PlanR Ingenieurgesellschaft für Fördertechnik

What PlanR Ingenieurgesellschaft für Fördertechnik does

PlanR Ingenieurgesellschaft für Fördertechnik is an independent German engineering consultancy founded in October 1999 by Klaus Romer in Ditzingen, Baden-Württemberg. The firm specializes in planning, design, and project management for vertical-transportation and conveyor-technology systems (Fördertechnik), covering passenger and freight elevators, escalators, lifting platforms, inclined elevators, facade-access systems, and modernization of existing installations. Services are delivered in-house by a team of approximately five core staff augmented by freelancers, using CAD systems (Solid Works, AutoCAD), AVA software (BuildUP with GAEB interface), guide-rail and transport-capacity calculation tools, ANWIS risk-assessment software, and on-site diagnostic hardware (PMT-EVA 625, Bosch laser distance meters, 3D acceleration sensors). The firm is ISO 9001:2015 certified by TÜV Süd and operates as a manufacturer-independent neutral planning partner under the German HOAI fee framework.

The company generates revenue primarily through project-based engineering consulting fees structured according to HOAI (Honorarordnung für Architekten und Ingenieure), with project costs under management historically ranging from approximately €63,000 (small modernization) to over €3.3 million (high-rise installations such as BayWa Munich's 10 high-rise elevators). A second revenue stream is delivered through the wholly-owned subsidiary PlanR Liftmanagement GmbH (founded December 2014), which provides recurring managed services including maintenance oversight, administration, and lift management for property managers, facility operators, and real estate owners. A third stream covers technical assessments, risk evaluations under Germany's BetrSichV, and a newly introduced cybersecurity analysis service for elevator systems per TRBS 1115-1.

The customer base spans four primary verticals: commercial real estate and large enterprises (Breuninger, adidas, Porsche, BayWa, E.ON Avacon), healthcare facilities (Robert Bosch Krankenhaus Stuttgart, Universitätsklinikum Tübingen), municipalities and public institutions (Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart, Stadt Aalen), and corporate headquarters projects. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales driven by direct relationships, architect and contractor referrals, and repeat engagements, supplemented by visibility through VBI, VDI, and DAfA association memberships. No paid advertising or active social-media marketing is evident; the company website (planrteam.de) functions as the primary reference showcase.

Name

PlanR Ingenieurgesellschaft für Fördertechnik

Legal name

PlanR, Ingenieurgesellschaft für Fördertechnik

Website

https://planrteam.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PlanR is an independent German engineering consultancy, founded 1999 in Ditzingen, providing planning, design, and project management for elevator, escalator, and conveyor-technology systems under the HOAI fee framework. It serves commercial real estate, healthcare, municipal, and large-enterprise clients across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elevator and Conveyor Technology Engineering Consulting

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPABAIAJ

Dumbwaiter & Material Lift Service & Maintenance

Business & Public Services/Facilities Management & Building Services/Elevator & Escalator Service & Maintenance

SECONDARYIMAHABAC

Conveyors & Sortation Systems (Warehouse & Parcel)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Material Handling & Logistics Equipment

SECONDARYIMAHAJAG

Hoists (Electric, Manual & Pneumatic)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Lifting, Hoisting & Crane Equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Ditzingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Consulting, planning, and project management services for new elevator installations and modernization projects. Revenue is generated through project-based fees based on scope of engineering services, typically calculated according to German HOAI (Honorarordnung für Architekten und Ingenieure) fee structures.
2. Lift Management Services: Complete management and administration of conveyor technology facilities including service, maintenance, and repair oversight. Provided through PlanR Liftmanagement GmbH subsidiary.
3. Technical Assessment and Appraisal Services: Technical condition assessment and appraisal services for elevator systems, helping clients plan future expenditures and establish cost frameworks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

PlanR Ingenieurgesellschaft für Fördertechnik provides independent engineering consulting, planning, and project management for conveyor technology (Fördertechnik) installations including passenger and freight elevators, escalators, lifting platforms, and related mechanical/electrical building transport systems. The firm delivers all HOAI service phases from feasibility through project completion, complemented by technical condition assessments, BetrSichV risk evaluations, elevator cybersecurity analysis, and ongoing lift management/administration services.

Product overview

PlanR Ingenieurgesellschaft für Fördertechnik is an engineering consultancy providing specialized services in conveyor technology (Fördertechnik). The company offers a unified portfolio of services including Consulting (planning, design, and project management for elevators and conveyor systems), Begutachtungen (technical assessments and inspections), Liftmanagement (complete facility management), and Gefährdungsbeurteilung (safety risk assessments). The company also provides specialized cybersecurity analysis services for elevators. Founded in 1999, PlanR operates as an independent, neutral planning partner certified to ISO 9001:2015.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully completed projects ranging from €63,000 to €3.3 million in elevator technology investments
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PlanR Liftmanagement GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 December 2014Wholly-owned subsidiary founded December 12, 2014, providing lift management services for elevator operators, property managers, and facility management companies.
• Verband Beratender Ingenieure (VBI)minorOthersProfessional association membership. Klaus Romer serves as Deputy Head of the Conveyor Technology division.
• Verein Deutscher Ingenieure (VDI)minorOthersProfessional association membership for German engineers.
• Deutscher Ausschuss für Aufzüge (DAfA)minorOthersTechnical committee for elevators and lifting equipment standards and regulations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas Germany: Global TIC player with a German elevator and lifting-equipment inspection practice; competes for compliance, modernization and risk-assessment mandates among the same enterprise and public-sector clients as PlanR.
• DEKRA Automobil GmbH: Major German testing and certification organization with elevator/lift inspection services; competes for safety assessments and modernization oversight in the same German regulatory and enterprise market.
• TÜV SÜD Industrie Service: Large German testing, inspection and certification body that already issues PlanR's ISO 9001:2015 certificate; competes for elevator inspection, modernization supervision and risk-assessment mandates across the same German enterprise and public-sector client base.
• TÜV Rheinland: Global TIC (testing/inspection/certification) incumbent with significant elevator and lifting-equipment practice; competes for BetrSichV risk assessments, modernization oversight and HOAI-aligned planning mandates across Germany and internationally.

Direct peers

• afp Aufzug- und Fördertechnik Planungsgesellschaft mbH: Germany-based planning consultancy specializing in elevator and conveyor technology projects across new construction and modernization — a near-identical service offering to PlanR, providing planning, project management, and tendering for property owners and developers.

Others

• C. Haushahn GmbH & Co. KG: German elevator company (now part of the TK Elevator group) — PlanR founder Klaus Romer and several team members previously held leadership roles there; provides integrated planning-modernization-service offerings that compete with PlanR in the German market.
• KONE GmbH: Global elevator OEM and service provider — referenced via PlanR team background (Peter Remmele previously at KONE); increasingly bundles planning with installation, creating adjacent competitive pressure for independent planners.
• Schindler Aufzüge AG: Major elevator/escalator OEM with full planning-modernization-service offering in Germany; competes indirectly with PlanR when OEMs offer integrated planning and modernization to enterprise clients.
• Vestner Aufzüge GmbH: Regional German elevator company with both new installation and modernization offerings; mentioned as previous employer of PlanR's Kristin Stamm, indicating overlap in talent pool and customer base in southern Germany.
• Otis GmbH: Global elevator OEM with a strong German service and modernization franchise; competes indirectly with independent planners by bundling planning into modernization bids for large enterprise and public-sector clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/planrteam

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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