Schibli Elektrotechnik AG

What Schibli Elektrotechnik AG does

Schibli Elektrotechnik AG (legal entity: Schibli AG) is a Swiss electrical engineering firm founded in 1937, headquartered in Zürich and operating from 13 branch locations across the cantons of Zürich, Aargau, Schwyz, and Uri. The firm is the core electrical engineering subsidiary of the privately held Schibli-Gruppe, a diversified Swiss industrial group. Approximately 300 employees work in the electrical engineering division, supplemented by an internal Schibli-Akademie for apprenticeship and continuous training in roles such as Elektroinstallateur:in EFZ and Montage-Elektriker:in EFZ.

The company's product set is organized in two main pillars: Elektroinstallationen (Electrical Installations), spanning renovation, new construction, service & maintenance, special buildings, switchgear systems, Smart Home automation, photovoltaic and e-mobility charging infrastructure, and electrical safety testing under SNR 462638; and Beratung & Planung (Consultation & Planning), covering intelligent living/working spaces, energy-efficient lighting concepts, renewable energy, and child-safe building design. Notable current projects include the Schulhaus Nägelimoos new build in Kloten and the MEGACHARGER 1.1 MW e-truck charging initiative developed with Schibli Automatik. Certifications include SQS and IQNet quality marks.

The business model is professional services / project-based B2B and B2C, with quote-based pricing for installation projects and recurring service & maintenance contracts. Go-to-market is direct, enterprise-style field sales from local branches, supported by a company website, LinkedIn, and Instagram channels. Through its parent group, the firm can bundle electrical engineering with renewable energy, electrical safety, building technology, IT, and automation competencies under a single point of contact. Customer segments are hybrid across property owners/developers, commercial/industrial clients, and residential customers across German-speaking Switzerland.

Name

Schibli Elektrotechnik AG

Legal name

Schibli AG

Website

https://schibli-ag.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Schibli Elektrotechnik AG is a Swiss electrical engineering firm (founded 1937) with ~300 employees at 13 branches across cantons Zürich, Aargau, Schwyz, and Uri, delivering installations, smart home, photovoltaic, and e-mobility charging services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers as part of the Schibli-Gruppe.

Ownership category

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Product category

Electrical Engineering & Contracting Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation (DCS/PLC/SCADA, SIS, Metering) (EUAEAFAC), Commissioning, Testing & Field Services for Interconnection (Energization, Acceptance Tests) (EUAMAIAJ), I&C / Controls & Automation Commissioning (DCS/PLC/SCADA) (EUAEAJAD), Energy Systems & Power Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAG)

Keywords

• Electrical installation services
• Building electrical contracting
• Photovoltaic e-mobility
• Smart home automation
• Switchgear and controls

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Installation Services: Project-based revenue from electrical installations including new construction, renovation, special buildings, switchgear, smart home, security systems, and safety equipment. Includes ongoing service and maintenance contracts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Schibli Elektrotechnik AG is a Swiss electrical contracting company that delivers end-to-end electrical engineering services — from professional consulting and planning through installation and ongoing maintenance — for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Core offerings cover high and low voltage installations, switchgear systems, smart home automation, electrical safety/security testing, photovoltaic systems, e-mobility charging infrastructure (including high-power 1.1 MW truck charging), and energy-efficient lighting design across 13 locations in cantons Zürich, Aargau, Schwyz, and Uri.

Product overview

Schibli AG is a Swiss electrical engineering company offering comprehensive electrical services organized as two main service categories: Elektroinstallationen (Electrical Installations) and Beratung & Planung (Consultation and Planning). The Elektroinstallationen portfolio includes eight sub-services covering renovation and new construction, service and maintenance, special buildings, photovoltaic and e-mobility charging infrastructure, switchgear systems, Smart Home automation, and security systems. The Beratung & Planung category provides four specialized consulting services for intelligent living/working spaces, energy-efficient lighting concepts, renewable energy systems, and child-safe building solutions. Additionally, the company has undertaken notable projects like the MEGACHARGER initiative for 1.1 MW e-truck charging. As part of the Schibli-Gruppe, the company also leverages competencies in renewable energy, electrical safety, building technology, IT, and automation, enabling 'everything from one source' delivery to customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elektroinstallationen (Electrical Installations) Comprehensive electrical installation services covering renovation, new construction, service and maintenance, special buildings, switchgear systems, Smart Home solutions, and security systems. Delivered to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the Swiss cantons of Zürich, Aargau, Schwyz, and Uri.
• Beratung & Planung (Consulting & Planning) Professional consulting and planning services for electrical engineering projects, including intelligent living/working solutions, energy-efficient lighting concepts, renewable energy consulting (photovoltaics and e-mobility), and child-safe building solutions. Provided to property owners, developers, and commercial/industrial clients.
• Photovoltaik & E-Mobility Solar photovoltaic systems and electric mobility charging infrastructure solutions, including residential and commercial charging stations as well as the high-power MEGACHARGER project enabling 1.1 MW charging for electric trucks, developed in collaboration with Schibli Automatik.
• Service & Unterhalt (Service and Maintenance) Ongoing service and maintenance contracts for electrical systems and equipment, including 7x24 emergency response via the Pikett hotline. Supports both newly installed and existing electrical infrastructure for residential and commercial customers.
• Sicherheit (Electrical Safety and Device Testing) Electrical safety systems and device testing services performed according to SNR 462638 standard, providing enhanced safety for people and property through regular inspection of electrical equipment and installations.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Schibli-GruppecoreOthersParent company of Schibli AG (Elektrotechnik). Schibli AG operates as part of the Schibli-Gruppe, which provides additional competencies in renewable energy, electrical safety, building technology, IT, and automation, enabling integrated project delivery.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Implenia: Largest Swiss construction and real estate services provider. Comparable as a major contractor active in the same Swiss building and infrastructure market, often sourcing electrical installation sub-contracts where Schibli AG could be either a partner or competitor depending on project structure.

Direct peers

• ETAVIS: Swiss electrical services provider (part of VINCI Energies) delivering electrical installations, switchgear, building automation, and energy solutions. Closely comparable multi-branch electrical services model targeting similar commercial and industrial customers in Switzerland.
• Amstein + Walthert: Swiss engineering firm providing consulting, planning, and execution in electrical engineering, building technology, and energy. Comparable in offering integrated electrical engineering and consulting services to commercial, industrial, and public-sector clients in Switzerland.
• Burkhalter Group: Largest Swiss electrical engineering services group with a network of branch offices delivering installations, switchgear, and building technology solutions. Directly comparable business model — multi-branch electrical contracting across Switzerland — and the most relevant public-market benchmark for Schibli AG.
• Hertig + Hauri + Meier (HHM): Swiss electrical contracting firm offering installations, service/maintenance, switchgear, and building technology. Operates a similar regional multi-branch electrical services model and competes for the same mid-sized Swiss project base.
• Bouygues Energies & Services Schweiz: Swiss arm of Bouygues' multi-technical services division, providing electrical installations, building automation, and energy infrastructure. Directly competes for the same Swiss commercial and industrial electrical services work as Schibli AG.

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global electrical equipment, switchgear, and electrification solutions provider headquartered in Switzerland. While not a direct contracting competitor, ABB supplies much of the switchgear, protection, and automation equipment Schibli AG installs, and competes at the higher end of complex industrial projects.
• Schneider Electric: Global specialist in energy management, automation, and electrical distribution equipment. Adjacent to Schibli AG through smart home, building automation, and energy management products and services, with overlap in energy management systems installed in commercial buildings.
• Siemens: Global industrial conglomerate with Smart Infrastructure division delivering building electrification, automation, and energy solutions. Competes indirectly on larger commercial and industrial projects where Siemens' integrated offerings overlap with Schibli AG's smart building and switchgear capabilities.
• Equans Switzerland (formerly ENGIE Solutions): Multi-technical services provider active in Switzerland delivering electrical, HVAC, and energy infrastructure solutions for buildings and industry. Competes with Schibli AG on integrated multi-trade commercial and industrial projects in the Swiss market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schibli-elektrotechnik-ag
• Instagraminstagram.com/schibligruppe

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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