VINCI Energies Schweiz AG

What VINCI Energies Schweiz AG does

VINCI Energies Schweiz AG is the Swiss operating subsidiary of Paris-listed VINCI S.A.'s VINCI Energies division, providing multi-technical, multi-site infrastructure services across electrical engineering, telecommunications, ICT, automation, building management, and industrial maintenance. The entity is organized around three branded practices — Actemium (industrial automation and Industry 4.0 solutions), Axians (ICT and digital transformation covering the full data lifecycle), and ETAVIS (building technology, electrical installations, switchgear construction, and technical building management) — alongside the energy-transition sub-brand energy2050@etavis and acquired brands JOMOS AG (fire protection) and ROBO MAT AG (special machinery). Operations span 102 business units and 23 enterprises across Switzerland, employing 4,072 staff and generating CHF 952.3 million in 2025 revenue.

The company's underlying technology stack integrates conventional electrical engineering, telecommunications infrastructure, telematics, photovoltaics, automation, and building management systems with more recent capabilities: a quantum-computing-based HVAC network optimization service developed with QuantumBasel and D-Wave, a specialized VBBa + Position-based Signalling (PbS) train control system co-developed for rack railways, and a hospitality-TV streaming solution delivered over existing coaxial infrastructure without new LAN requirements. The December 2024 acquisition of ROBO MAT AG extends the technology base into turnkey robotic systems, vision systems, and welding lasers for GMP-regulated pharma and medtech production environments.

The business model combines one-time project-based system realization and installation (electrical, telecom, building automation, photovoltaics, industrial automation) with recurring maintenance and operations contracts, professional engineering and consulting services, and hardware sales of turnkey special machines. Revenue is generated through direct enterprise field sales via 102 regional business units across all Swiss language regions, with multi-year service agreements supplementing project revenue. Three illustrative reference customers — Pilatus Railways (~CHF 50M train control contract), Hitachi Energy (1.2 MWp solar farm), and Gstaad Palace (hospitality TV) — illustrate the breadth of enterprise and infrastructure mandates.

Name

VINCI Energies Schweiz AG

Legal name

VINCI Energies Schweiz AG

Website

https://vinci-energies.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VINCI Energies Schweiz AG is the Swiss subsidiary of VINCI S.A.'s VINCI Energies division, delivering multi-technical infrastructure services — electrical engineering, ICT, industrial automation, and building solutions — to enterprise and public-sector clients across Switzerland through the Actemium, Axians, and ETAVIS brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-Technical Engineering Services

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Management & Facility Control Systems (BMS/BAS, Power Monitoring, EPMS) (EUAEAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation (DCS/PLC/SCADA, SIS, Metering) (EUAEAFAC), Power Plant I&C / SCADA / DCS EPC (EUAEAAAN), Energy & Renewables Specialty Contracting (Solar PV, Storage, EV Charging) (IMAFALAJ), Renewable Monitoring, Controls & SCADA Hardware Manufacturing (Sensors, RTUs, Meters) (EUAMAHAJ), Energy Systems & Power Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAG)

Keywords

• Multi-technical engineering services
• Industrial automation solutions
• ICT infrastructure services
• Building management systems
• Renewable energy solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Zurich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Consulting Services: Engineering, project management, consulting, and technical advisory services for electrical engineering, telecommunications, ICT, automation, and building management systems.
2. System Installation and Realization: Realization and installation of electrical systems, telecommunications infrastructure, building automation, industrial automation, and renewable energy systems including photovoltaics.
3. Maintenance and Operation Services: Ongoing service, maintenance, and operation of installed systems including industrial maintenance and building technical management.
4. Special Machine and Equipment Manufacturing: Design, development and construction of turnkey special machines, assembly and production plants with robots, rotary indexing tables, linear drives, vision systems, and welding lasers (via ROBO MAT acquisition).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

VINCI Energies Schweiz AG provides consulting, engineering, project management, realization, service, and operation of systems across electrical engineering, telecommunications infrastructure, telematics, photovoltaics, ICT, electrical installation inspection, automation technology, switchgear manufacturing, technical building management, industrial maintenance, and energy optimization. Offerings are delivered through three specialized brands: Actemium (industrial automation and Industry 4.0), Axians (ICT and digital transformation), and ETAVIS (building technology and electrical installations), with complementary capabilities in renewable energy (energy2050@etavis), fire protection (JOMOS AG), and special machinery (ROBO MAT AG).

Product overview

VINCI Energies Schweiz AG offers multi-technical, multi-site solutions through its portfolio of brands operating across Switzerland. The company provides integrated services in electrical engineering, telecom infrastructure, telematics, photovoltaics, ICT, electrical installation inspection, automation technology, switchgear construction, technical building management, industrial maintenance, and energy optimization. The portfolio is organized around distinct brands: ETAVIS (building solutions and electrical engineering), Actemium (industrial automation and Industry 4.0 solutions including robotic machinery and rack railway control systems), Axians (ICT and digital transformation services covering the full data lifecycle), and energy2050@etavis (renewable energy and energy transition solutions including solar farms). The acquisition of ROBO MAT AG in December 2024 added special machinery and robotic production plant capabilities to complement Actemium's industrial automation offerings. The company operates 102 business units with 4,072 employees across Switzerland, generating CHF 952.3 million in revenue (2025 data).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Actemium: Industrial automation and performance brand providing solutions for industry processes
• Axians
• ETAVIS
• energy2050@etavis
• JOMOS AG

Products and services

• Actemium (Industrial Automation Services) Industrial automation and performance services for manufacturing and process industries, including automation technology, industrial maintenance, robot-based special machines, vision systems, SPS software, MES integration, and Industry 4.0 solutions. Specialized in rack railway control systems (VBBa + PbS) and turnkey production facility delivery.
• Axians (ICT and Digital Transformation Services) Information and Communication Technology services covering the entire data lifecycle: collection, transmission, storage, processing, analysis, sharing, and protection. Includes digital transformation, cybersecurity, cloud, networks, public software, managed services, and radio, mobile, fixed, and broadband network infrastructure for carriers, service providers, and enterprises.
• ETAVIS (Building Technology and Electrical Installation Services) Building solutions brand providing electrical engineering, electrical installation inspection, switchgear construction, and technical building management services across Switzerland, covering consulting, engineering, realization, and maintenance of building systems.
• energy2050@etavis (Renewable Energy and Energy Transition Solutions) Energy transition initiative focusing on renewable energy solutions including photovoltaics, solar farm installation, and energy optimization to support successful implementation of the energy transition in energy and transport infrastructure.
• ROBO MAT (Special Machinery and Robotic Production Plant Services) Special machinery and plant manufacturing services delivering turnkey special machines, assembly and production plants with robots, rotary tables, linear drives, vision systems, labeling and welding lasers, and palletizing systems. Serves Pharma & Medtech and industrial sectors requiring GMP-regulated process capabilities.
• JOMOS AG (Fire Protection Solutions) Fire protection solutions delivered through JOMOS AG, a retained acquired brand under VINCI Energies Schweiz, providing specialized fire-protection services and products to commercial and industrial customers in Switzerland.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced HVAC network design time with shorter channel lengths and fewer construction elements through quantum computing optimization
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• QuantumBaselcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2023International collaboration between VINCI Energies, QuantumBasel, and D-Wave focused on improving efficiency in HVAC system planning using quantum computing. The project successfully demonstrated quantum annealing optimization for building design, with interdisciplinary teams from Europe and North America achieving superior HVAC network designs.
• D-WavecoreTechnology or Integration · 19 December 2023Partnership leveraging D-Wave's quantum-classical hybrid solvers to solve Constrained Quadratic Models (CQM) for HVAC network optimization. The solvers combine classical and quantum devices to generate superior building system designs.
• UNICEFminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2023VINCI Energies partnered with UNICEF for the 'Back to School with UNICEF' campaign (June 12-30, 2023), converting social media engagement into donations for school supplies: 1 Like = 1 EUR, 1 Comment = 1 EUR, 1 Share = 2 EUR.
• Initiatives-CœurflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017VINCI Energies has been a sponsoring promoter of the Initiatives-Cœur sport and solidarity project since 2017. The project supports Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque Enfants du Monde to save children with heart conditions. The latest Vendée Globe enabled 60 children to be saved.
• Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque Enfants du MondeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable association that performs life-saving cardiac surgeries for children from developing countries. Since 2017, 118 children have been operated on through the partnership with VINCI Energies and Initiatives-Cœur.
• VINCI Foundation (Fondation VINCI)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe VINCI Foundation supports projects for integrating marginalized people into the workforce and promotes solidarity initiatives. Started with Fondation VINCI pour la Cité in France, expanded to Germany and eight other foundations across Europe. Since April 2010, supports local projects combining practical expertise and financial support.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Implenia AG: Swiss construction and real-estate services group with growing building-technology and energy-transition offerings; competes for the same Swiss building and infrastructure clients, though from a construction-led rather than MEP-led position.

Broad incumbents

• ABB Ltd: Swiss-headquartered global leader in electrification, motion, and process automation; competes directly with Actemium in industrial automation and with ETAVIS in building electrical systems, while also being a customer (Hitachi Energy affiliate).
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Siemens division offering building automation, electrification, and grid software; overlaps with VINCI Energies Schweiz AG across ETAVIS (BMS), Axians (data center / network infrastructure), and energy2050 (grid-side integration).
• Schneider Electric: Global specialist in energy management and industrial automation, offering building management systems, switchgear, and digital automation platforms that overlap with ETAVIS, Actemium, and energy2050 product lines.
• Swisscom AG: Switzerland's incumbent telecom and ICT provider with enterprise cloud, cybersecurity, and managed-services offerings that compete directly with Axians in the Swiss enterprise ICT segment.
• Cofely (Engie Solutions): Engie's multi-technical services arm delivering facility management, HVAC, energy efficiency, and electrical contracting across Europe; competes for the same multi-technical, multi-site mandates as VINCI Energies in Switzerland and adjacent markets.

Direct peers

• Hager Group: European manufacturer and solutions provider of electrical installations, building automation, and energy management systems; closely comparable to ETAVIS in product scope and to the European channel model VINCI Energies operates.
• Bouygues Energies & Services: French sister-competitor within the Bouygues group offering MEP, ICT, and facility management services across Europe; structurally the closest peer to VINCI Energies Schweiz AG in scope, multi-brand model, and customer segments.
• Burkhalter Group: Swiss-listed electrical engineering services group providing installation, building automation, and maintenance across Switzerland; the closest publicly-traded domestic peer to ETAVIS's building-solutions business.
• SPIE SA: Independent French multi-technical services group providing electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and ICT services to industrial, commercial, and public clients; comparable to VINCI Energies in business mix and project-based services model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VINCIEnergies
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TheVINCIEnergies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vinci-energies-schweiz-ag

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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