What Schermer Installatietechniek does

Schermer Installatietechniek B.V. is a privately held, family-owned Dutch HVAC and climate-installation company founded in 1951 by Piet Schermer, headquartered in Zwaag, North-Holland. The company designs, installs, and maintains complete climate-control systems — including heating, cooling, ventilation, air handling, humidity control, and gas installations — for new-build and renovation projects across seven primary verticals: government, healthcare, hospitality, education, culture, industry, and offices. Technical differentiation rests on the in-house P.J. Schermer Prefab Hal (a high-tech prefabrication workshop that prepares installations under controlled conditions before site delivery), BIM-based project methodology, Hysopt HVAC engineering software for system-level optimization, and WKO/heat-pump/geothermal capabilities for sustainable energy projects. The company holds an unusually dense certification stack covering ISO 9001, BRL 6000-21/25/AB (WKO and CO), F-gassen, STEK, VCA**, and Safety Culture Ladder Trede 2.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model combining project-based installation work (new construction and renovation) with recurring service and maintenance contracts supported by 24/7 monitoring through its Gebouwautomatisering (GBS) building management system. GTM is enterprise field sales: direct engagement with clients and their advisors to develop a Programma van Eisen (PvE), design proposals with cost-benefit analysis for sustainable construction, and participation in tenders either as prime contractor or as part of regional building teams. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; project terms can span multiple years. The company self-describes as one of the largest installation firms in North-Holland and operates from an energy-neutral A++++ headquarters that doubles as a reference site. Named customers include Tata Steel Nederland, Rijksvastgoedbedrijf, Rabobank Hoorn, Dijklander Ziekenhuis, Van der Valk Hoorn, GGZ Hoorn, De Zorgcirkel, Westerkerk Amsterdam, Theater De Kampanje, and HVC Groep.

There are no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, subsidiaries, or parent entities; ownership has remained with the Schermer family across three generations. Revenue, headcount, and ownership structure beyond family control are not publicly disclosed. The geographic footprint is concentrated in West-Friesland and North-Holland, with selective project work in adjacent provinces (Amsterdam, The Hague area) for cultural and industrial clients.

Name

Schermer Installatietechniek

Legal name

Schermer Installatietechniek B.V.

Website

https://schermerbv.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Schermer Installatietechniek B.V. is a family-owned Dutch HVAC installer, founded in 1951, that designs, builds, and services climate-control, building-automation, and sustainable-energy systems for government, healthcare, hospitality, education, culture, industry, and office clients across North-Holland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Installation Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC Installation, Service & Repair (IMAIABAA), HVAC Controls & Optimization (Smart Thermostats, VAV, Chillers/Boilers Controls) (BPABAGAB)

Keywords

• HVAC installation services
• Climate control systems
• Building automation systems
• Building maintenance services
• Sustainable energy installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Zwaag

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Installation Projects: Project-based installation of complete climate control systems for new construction and renovation projects, including W-installations (mechanical engineering), heating, cooling, ventilation, and air handling systems.
2. Service and Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing maintenance services including regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs. The company provides 24/7 availability for rapid response to system failures, with monitoring through GBS (Building Management System) modules.
3. Climate Control Solutions: Complete climate control systems including heating, cooling, ventilation, humidity control, gas installations, and air conditioning. Solutions are tailored to specific client requirements and building needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Schermer Installatietechniek B.V. is a Dutch HVAC/climate-control installation company that designs, installs, and maintains complete W-installations (mechanical heating, cooling, ventilation, and air-handling systems) for new-build and renovation projects. Its offerings span Klimaatbeheersing (climate control), Gebouwautomatisering/Building Management System (GBS), and 24/7 Service en Onderhoud, with a strong focus on sustainable energy solutions such as WKO heat-cold storage, heat pumps, and geothermal systems. The company serves government, healthcare, hospitality, education, culture, industry, office, and commercial clients across North Holland.

Product overview

Schermer Installatietechniek is an HVAC installation company offering three interconnected service lines: Klimaatbeheersing (climate control systems), Gebouwautomatisering/GBS (building automation), and Service en Onderhoud (maintenance services). Their core offering centers on custom climate solutions for various sectors including government, healthcare, hospitality, education, offices, culture, and industry. The company operates from an energy-neutral headquarters with a high-tech prefabrication workshop, preparing installations off-site before on-location installation to minimize disruption.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Klimaatbeheersing (Climate Control) Complete climate control solutions including design, installation, and maintenance of heating, cooling, ventilation, humidity control, gas installations, and air handling systems, tailored to sector-specific requirements across government, healthcare, hospitality, education, culture, industry, offices, and business clients.
• Gebouwautomatisering (GBS / Building Management System) Building automation service providing centralized control over HVAC and lighting systems, with energy efficiency optimization, predictive maintenance alerts, and automatic temperature and ventilation adjustments. Used to monitor and manage climate installations across customer buildings.
• Service en Onderhoud (Service & Maintenance) 24/7 maintenance and service operations including preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, system updates, and component replacements, with continuous remote building monitoring via the GBS module for rapid response to system failures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy label improved from G to A++ and CO2 emissions reduced by approximately 66% at Theo Thijssen School renovation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• KBK (Bouwer)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKBK is a builder/construction company involved in the St. Nicolaashof healthcare and residential complex project in Volendam. Schermer was responsible for climate control installations including central heating, balanced ventilation, central cooling, sanitary systems, and sustainable heat pumps with WKO.
• Bureau BosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBureau Bos was involved as a consultant in the Don Bosco College school extension project in Volendam, where Schermer handled climate control installations.
• Royal Haskoning DHVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoyal Haskoning DHV, an international engineering consultancy, was involved in the Centrale Keuken Zorgcirkel project where Schermer handled climate control.
• Bouwadvies Groot Holland / EbatechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBouwadvies Groot Holland / Ebatech was involved as construction advisor in the Westerkerk Amsterdam project for sustainable heat generation installation.
• DWAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDWA was involved as engineering consultancy in the Theater De Kampanje project with geothermal energy system installation.
• Van Dongen-KoskuchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVan Dongen-Koskuch was involved as partner in the Theater De Kampanje project.
• Wind Design + BuildminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWind Design + Build is a contract management bureau specialized in turn-key realization of complete housing questions with specialization in the sports sector. They engaged Schermer to install climate installations for the new sports halls in Diemen project.
• HHNK (Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHHNK is a water board responsible for water purification. Schermer handles climate control for both the purification process and operational buildings at RWZI Beverwijk.
• GMBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGMB is involved in renovation projects at RWZIs (wastewater treatment plants). Schermer provides climate control solutions in partnership with GMB for HHNK projects.
• Boekweit Vastgoed BeheerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoekweit Vastgoed Beheer commissioned Schermer for replacing and optimizing climate installations in the Coenstaete office building.
• Dick de Boer AannemersbedrijfminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDick de Boer Aannemersbedrijf is the main contractor for the Oogcentrum Noord Holland new construction project, with Schermer providing climate control installations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SPIE Nederland: SPIE Nederland delivers technical installation, HVAC, and energy services for buildings and infrastructure. Comparable HVAC and building automation scope to Schermer, with national coverage and a multi-country parent that competes on larger Dutch tenders.
• Unica: Unica is one of the largest Dutch technical installation companies with deep HVAC, building automation, and energy transition expertise. National-scale incumbent that competes with Schermer on larger tenders and is a potential consolidator in the regional installer market.
• Croonwolter&dros: Croonwolter&dros is a large Dutch technical installer with HVAC, electrical, and building automation capabilities across multiple sectors. Larger and broader than Schermer, but overlapping on the same core installation, building automation, and service offering for healthcare, government, and industry.
• ENGIE Services Nederland: ENGIE Services Nederland provides large-scale HVAC, energy, and facility services across commercial, industrial, and public sectors. A broad incumbent that overlaps with Schermer's climate control and sustainable energy offerings, but operates at significantly greater scale and with international backing.
• Heijmans: Heijmans is a major Dutch construction and infrastructure company with technical installation (Heijmans Utiliteit) capabilities including HVAC and building services. Broader and more diversified than Schermer, but overlaps on installation work for nonresidential building projects.

Direct peers

• HOMIJ Technische Installaties: HOMIJ is a Dutch HVAC and building services contractor (part of VolkerWessels) serving commercial, healthcare, and office clients. Comparable to Schermer in core offering and target verticals, with a stronger national footprint and corporate backing.
• Kuijpers: Kuijpers is a Dutch family-owned technical installer with regional roots and a strong HVAC, building automation, and service portfolio. Directly comparable to Schermer in business model, vertical coverage (healthcare, education, government), and family-business culture, though somewhat larger and broader geographically.
• Van Dorp Installaties: Van Dorp is a Dutch regional installer focused on HVAC, electrical, and building services for commercial and institutional clients. Similar in scale and operational model to Schermer, with comparable service-and-installation mix.
• Hoppenbrouwers Techniek: Hoppenbrouwers is a mid-sized Dutch technical installer specializing in HVAC, electrical, and building services with strong regional presence and service/maintenance contracts. Comparable to Schermer in size, regional positioning, and emphasis on installation plus recurring service revenue.

Regional players

• Burgers Ergon Installatietechniek: Burgers Ergon is a Dutch regional installation company focused on HVAC, sanitary, and electrical services primarily in the southern Netherlands. Operates in a similar specialty-trade contractor space with comparable installation + service mix, but in a different geography than Schermer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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