Wahl Gmbh + Co. Kg

What Wahl Gmbh + Co. Kg does

Wahl GmbH + Co. KG is a fourth-generation, family-owned electrical engineering, IT, and security technology company headquartered in Seelze, Germany. Founded in 1948, the company operates approximately 10 subsidiaries across 6 locations in Germany with a workforce of around 400 employees, and has been led by Managing Partner Christopher Wahl since 2012. The offering is organized into three integrated service pillars — Elektrotechnik (electrical engineering), Informationstechnik (network and IT infrastructure), and Sicherheitstechnik (security and fire-protection technology) — serving enterprise, institutional, and public-sector clients across chemicals, insurance, education, healthcare, telecom, government, and real estate.

The company delivers project-based engineering services spanning low- and medium-voltage electrical installations, building systems, EV charging infrastructure, structured cabling and fiber-optic networks, data centers, WLAN, smart building integration, and certified fire-alarm, intrusion-detection, and video-surveillance systems. Technical credentials include TÜV-certified electrical equipment manager (VEFK) status and VdS-Errichterbetrieb certification for security installations, enabling participation in regulated safety-critical tenders. The underlying technology stack relies on established industrial and enterprise standards (KNX, fiber-optic, structured copper cabling, certified security hardware) rather than proprietary software platforms.

The business model is project-based B2B and B2G services delivery, with contract values ranging from sub-€100K to approximately €3.5M (GBFS) and several seven-figure engagements (AOK ~€1.7M, DRK ~€1.0M, Bezirksamt Berlin-Mitte ~€1.2M). Revenue is generated through fixed-price and time-and-materials engineering contracts complemented by recurring service and maintenance agreements. The sales motion is direct, supported by case-study marketing and long-tenured client relationships — including Raisa eG (customer since 1983) and repeat AOK engagements — with the network-technology division reporting more than 250 projects per year and low-voltage more than 50 per year.

Name

Wahl Gmbh + Co. Kg

Legal name

Wahl GmbH + Co. KG

Website

https://wahl-co.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Wahl GmbH + Co. KG is a fourth-generation, family-owned German electrical engineering, IT, and security technology company serving enterprise, institutional, and public-sector clients through roughly 10 subsidiaries and 6 locations across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Technology Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Administrative and Support Services (561)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Hard Services (MEP/HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing) (BPABAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security, Safety & Fire/Life Safety Management (BPABAAAE), Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS) (HSAPAPAA)

Keywords

• Electrical engineering services
• Security technology systems
• Information technology services
• Building automation solutions
• Commercial construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Seelze

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Technology Services: Project-based services including high and medium voltage, low voltage, e-mobility charging infrastructure, lighting, building automation, and smart building solutions
2. Information Technology Services: IT services including network technology, WLAN, server and storage, data centers, delivered through WITstor IT system house
3. Security Technology Services: Security services including danger management, fire detection, intrusion alarm systems, video technology, access control, emergency call systems, and electroacoustic systems

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Wahl GmbH + Co. KG is a family-owned German engineering services provider delivering integrated electrical technology, information technology, and security technology solutions for commercial, industrial, and public-sector buildings. Services span high and medium voltage installations, backup power systems, low-voltage distribution, EV charging infrastructure, lighting, building automation and smart-building systems, IT networks (LAN/WLAN), server and storage, data centers, and certified security systems including hazard management, fire detection, intrusion alarms, video surveillance, access control, and emergency call systems.

Product overview

Wahl GmbH + Co. KG is a family-owned electrical engineering, information technology, and security technology company operating since 1948 with approximately 400 employees across 10 subsidiary companies at 6 locations. The company offers three integrated core service areas: Elektrotechnik (Electrical Technology) covering high/medium voltage, backup power, low voltage, EV charging infrastructure, lighting, building automation and smart building solutions; Informationstechnik (IT Services) including network technology, WLAN, server/storage, and data centers; and Sicherheitstechnik (Security Technology) encompassing hazard management, fire detection, intrusion alarms, video surveillance, access control, emergency call systems and electroacoustic systems. Key subsidiary brands include WITstor (IT system house), EMB Hannover (smart home/innovative solutions), wIT House (IT infrastructure), barke SCHALTANLAGEN (switchgear manufacturing), and CS2000 (computer services). The company operates as VdS-certified installation partner with TÜV-certified electrical specialist services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EMB Hannover: Smart home and innovative electrical technology solutions for residential and commercial buildings.
• WITstor
• wIT House
• barke SCHALTANLAGEN
• CS2000

Products and services

• Elektrotechnik (Electrical Technology)
• Informationstechnik (Information Technology)
• Sicherheitstechnik (Security Technology)
• WITstor GmbH
• EMB Hannover
• barke SCHALTANLAGEN GmbH

Named customers25 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WITstor GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationIT system house of the Wahl Group, providing pragmatic IT solutions for medium-sized enterprises and large companies for digitalization; specializes in network technology, WLAN, server and storage, and data centers
• EMB Hannover GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationSpecialized subsidiary focusing on innovative electrical solutions for residential and smart home applications; complements Wahl Group's commercial focus with consumer-oriented offerings
• wIT House GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationIT services company within the Wahl Group providing technology solutions and services
• barke SCHALTANLAGEN GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationSpecialized in switchgear systems (Schaltanlagen), operating from Berlin with a team of 9 employees; serves industrial manufacturing, shopping centers, schools, universities, and hospitals
• Computer Service 2000 und Vertriebs GmbH (CS2000)coreTechnology or IntegrationIT services company within the Wahl Group based in Seelze, providing computer and distribution services

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ENGIE Deutschland: German operations of ENGIE offering facility management, electrical engineering, and building technology services — competes for the same commercial/industrial and public-sector integrated-services contracts.
• SPIE GmbH: German subsidiary of SPIE S.A., one of Europe's largest multi-technical services providers, offering electrical, IT, and security solutions for buildings and infrastructure — directly comparable service mix, but operating at national/international scale vs Wahl's regional focus.
• VINCI Energies Deutschland: German arm of VINCI Energies, delivering integrated electrical engineering, ICT, and building technology for commercial and industrial clients — same three-domain integration (electrical, IT, security) at far broader geographic and scale reach.
• Caverion Deutschland: German subsidiary of Caverion, providing building solutions across HVAC, electrical, security, and IT — analogous full-service building technology positioning, with stronger northern-European footprint.

Direct peers

• Bachner Group: German mid-sized electrical engineering contractor providing electrical installations, building technology, and security solutions for commercial and industrial customers — comparable bundled service model.
• Elektro Beckhoff: German regional electrical engineering and automation contractor focused on commercial and industrial clients — directly comparable size and regional positioning with similar service offering.
• R+S Group: German mid-market electrical and building services contractor offering electrical, IT, and security integration for commercial and public-sector clients — closely mirrors Wahl's bundled service profile and customer segments.
• Stangl Group: German mid-sized electrical engineering contractor serving commercial and industrial customers across multiple regions — directly comparable German mid-market MEP/security contractor profile.
• Gehrig Group: German family-owned mid-market electrical engineering and building technology contractor — directly comparable size, family-ownership structure, and integrated electrical/security offering.

Regional players

• Kofler Energies: Austrian/German electrical engineering and energy services contractor active in the DACH region — comparable project-services model for electrical infrastructure, EV charging, and building automation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/wahl_gruppe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wahl-gmbh-co-kg

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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