alb-elektric Huber

What alb-elektric Huber does

alb-elektric Huber GmbH is a privately held, family-owned German infrastructure contractor headquartered in Biberach an der Riß, founded in 1960 by August Huber and operating today under next-generation ownership (Christoph Lock, Sabrina Wetzel, Michael and Matthias Fink) following a 2021 conversion to GmbH & Co. KG. The company builds and maintains power grids, installs low- and medium-voltage cables and overhead lines, executes civil and pipeline construction for electricity/gas/water/telecom, deploys FTTX fiber-optic networks for broadband expansion, and sells and installs photovoltaic systems. It serves energy utilities and grid operators, telecommunications companies, municipalities (often as general contractor under federal/state broadband programs), industrial and commercial enterprises, and private households, with a geographic focus across Southern Germany — Allgäu, Swabian Alb, Upper Swabia, Black Forest, and Lake Constance.

The technical base is a specialized equipment fleet and in-house crew depth: 370 vehicles including 65 excavators and 60 trucks, suction excavators with ~130 kg suction power, cable plows, trench cutters, HDD rigs, cable-fault diagnostics, and an internal surveying office. Delivery is organized through three integrated subsidiaries — alb-connect (glass-fiber mounting, 2018), alb-constructor (line construction, 2020), and Merkle Nachrichtentechnik (communications and low-voltage technology, since 1995) — enabling end-to-end project execution with limited subcontractor dependence. The group holds the GW 301 certification (renewed 2025–2030) for gas/water civil engineering work and runs 74 active field crews.

The business model is project-based and sales-led: revenue is generated through one-time construction contracts, multi-year infrastructure programs (e.g., Graue-Flecken-funded municipal broadband), ongoing maintenance and 24/7 emergency service contracts for utility operators, professional-services revenue from surveying/planning/documentation, and hardware-plus-installation revenue from photovoltaic systems. Pricing is custom-quoted per project, channels are direct enterprise sales for utilities/telcos/municipalities and consultation-based field sales for residential and commercial PV customers, and no public pricing tiers exist.

Name

alb-elektric Huber

Legal name

alb-elektric Huber Freileitungs- und Kabelbau GmbH

Website

https://alb-elektric.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

alb-elektric Huber GmbH is a family-owned German infrastructure contractor (founded 1960, Biberach an der Riß) that builds power grids, installs cables and overhead lines, and delivers FTTX broadband, civil/pipeline construction, and photovoltaic systems for utilities, telecoms, municipalities, and private customers across Southern Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical and Energy Infrastructure Construction

NAICS

Building Equipment Contractors (2382), Engineering Services (541330), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Overhead & Underground Collection System Construction (MV/HV Lines, Duct Banks) (EUAEADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electrical Balance-of-Plant EPC (MV Collection, Cabling, Earthing, Lighting) (EUAEADAB), Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA), Transmission Interconnection & Line Works (Gen-Tie Lines, Overhead/Underground Lines) (EUAMAFAF)

Keywords

• Electrical infrastructure construction
• Power grid construction
• Fiber optic broadband rollout
• Photovoltaic system installation
• Civil engineering pipeline construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Biberach An Der Riß

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Project-based construction services for energy infrastructure, telecommunications, and civil engineering projects. Revenue generated through one-time project contracts for cable laying, overhead line construction, pipeline installation, and broadband fiber deployment.
2. Maintenance and Service: Ongoing maintenance services including cable testing, fault location, cable search, commissioning inspection, and 24/7 emergency services for power grid operators.
3. Photovoltaic Systems: Design, installation, and commissioning of photovoltaic systems for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Revenue from equipment sales and installation services.
4. Planning and Documentation Services: Surveying, planning, and documentation services for energy and telecommunications networks through in-house surveying office.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

alb-elektric Huber GmbH is a complete provider for energy and electrical engineering infrastructure, building power grids, installing cables and overhead lines, deploying fiber optic broadband networks, installing photovoltaic systems, and executing civil/pipeline construction. The company delivers project-based construction and maintenance services to energy utilities, telecommunications companies, municipalities, and private customers across southern Germany. It operates as a general contractor with in-house surveying, planning, and documentation capabilities, supported by three subsidiaries for glass fiber mounting, line construction, and communications technology.

Product overview

alb-elektric Huber GmbH is a complete provider and specialist for energy and electrical engineering. The company operates a unified product portfolio consisting of core infrastructure services: Photovoltaik (photovoltaic systems with up to 40-year warranty), Elektrotechnik und Mittelspannung (electrical engineering and medium voltage), Freileitungen (overhead power lines), Kabelmesstechnik (cable measurement and fault location), Tief-/Rohrleitungsbau (civil and pipeline construction with cable plowing and trenching), Breitband/Projekte (broadband/FTTX fiber expansion), Asphaltbau (asphalt construction), Vermessung/Planung/Dokumentation (surveying, planning, documentation), and Saugbagger (suction excavator services). The company also operates three subsidiary brands: alb-connect (glass fiber mounting), alb-constructor (pipeline construction), and Merkle Nachrichtentechnik (communication/low-voltage technology).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Photovoltaik (Photovoltaic Systems) Design, planning, installation, and maintenance of photovoltaic systems for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Includes solar modules, solar carports, solar terraces (Mehrwertschatten), and PV module repair/inspection.
• Elektrotechnik und Mittelspannung (Electrical Engineering and Medium Voltage) Planning and construction of electrical systems and switchgear with associated building structures for industrial, commercial, grid operators, and energy producers. Includes medium and low voltage cable installations, cable fault location, and cable testing/maintenance.
• Saugbagger (Suction Excavator) Services Suction excavator service for non-destructive digging near transformer stations, gas pressure regulation systems, cables and supply lines. Used for creating pits and trenches, debris removal from shafts/roofs, sediment removal in industrial facilities, and gentle tree root exposure.
• Tief-/ Rohrleitungsbau (Civil Engineering / Pipeline Construction) Installation of supply lines for electricity, gas, water, and telecommunications. Services include cable trenching, pipeline construction, cable pulling, cable plowing, trench milling, and pipe jacking using modern equipment fleet.
• Breitband / Projekte (Broadband / FTTX Fiber Expansion) FTTX fiber optic broadband expansion services including civil engineering work, cable blowing/insertion operations, copper/fiber optic cable assembly, measurements, calibration and pressure testing of empty conduits and microducts, and duct assembly installations.
• Asphaltbau (Asphalt Construction) Surface restoration of cable and pipeline trenches and small areas following pipe bursts or faults. Includes asphalt joint cutting and sealing using self-propelled sealing equipment.
• Vermessung, Planung, Dokumentation (Surveying, Planning, Documentation) Self-performed surveying for energy/gas and telecommunications networks, including inventory and overview plans via in-house surveying office, project planning for telecom/gas and power networks, plan information office for gas supply, and network construction documentation.
• Kabelmesstechnik (Cable Measurement Technology) Cable fault detection, cable testing, cable diagnostics, cable search, and commissioning testing of cable and switchgear systems using high-quality cable fault location technology.
• Freileitungen (Overhead Lines) Construction, dismantling, and maintenance of low and medium voltage power lines including mast replacement, cable pulling, and assembly/switching operations, with 24/7 emergency service for short circuits, power outages, and faults.

Quantifiable outcome

• PV systems pay for themselves within 7-12 years depending on self-consumption and system size
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OEW Breitband GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 October 2023OEW Breitband GmbH commissions alb-elektric as general contractor for broadband expansion projects in Alb-Donau-Kreis and Biberach district. Projects involve fiber optic FTTX deployment to underserved areas under the Graue-Flecken federal funding program.
• Komm.Pakt.NetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Municipal broadband consortium (Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts) coordinating fiber optic network expansion across multiple districts. alb-elektric participates in projects coordinated through this consortium for municipal broadband initiatives.
• NetCom BWcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017Subsidiary of EnBW operating broadband networks in Baden-Württemberg. Selected as network operator for municipal broadband networks under Komm.Pakt.Net consortium.
• PwCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject trustee overseeing broadband expansion funding programs. Supports project coordination and compliance with federal and state funding requirements.
• alb-connectcoreTechnology or IntegrationSubsidiary company (founded May 14, 2018) specializing in glass fiber mounting. Provides in-house expertise for fiber optic cable installation and splicing, enabling complete project delivery without external contractors.
• alb-constructorcoreTechnology or IntegrationSubsidiary company (founded February 11, 2020) specializing in line construction. Supports pipeline and cable infrastructure projects as part of integrated service delivery.
• Merkle NachrichtentechnikcoreTechnology or IntegrationSubsidiary (acquired January 1, 1995) specializing in communications and low-current technology. Managed by Thomas Zimmermann, providing specialized technical services for communications infrastructure.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Max Bögl GmbH & Co. KG: Large German construction group active in civil engineering, infrastructure, and renewable energy including wind tower production. Overlaps with alb-elektric in trenching, pipeline construction, and grid-connected renewable projects.
• Köster GmbH: German general contractor focused on civil engineering, turnkey building construction, and infrastructure projects. Comparable in the civil/pipeline construction segment and as a general contractor for municipal and industrial clients.
• Omexom Deutschland (VINCI Energies): German arm of VINCI Energies' Omexom brand providing end-to-end energy infrastructure including substations, lines, and renewable interconnection. Larger incumbent offering overlapping capabilities within a broader international portfolio.

Direct peers

• LEONHARD WEISS GmbH & Co. KG: German family-owned construction group with overlapping infrastructure capabilities including road construction, civil engineering, overhead line construction, and cable laying. Directly comparable as a mid-sized German contractor offering integrated infrastructure services across multiple federal states.
• Europten Transmission Germany GmbH: Specialist in overhead transmission line construction across Europe. Directly comparable for alb-elektric's Freileitungen (overhead lines) business in the MV/HV range, with similar end customers among grid operators and utilities.
• SAG GmbH (Stark Group): German electrical grid infrastructure specialist offering cable laying, substation construction, and overhead line services. Directly comparable service portfolio targeting the same DSO and industrial customers as alb-elektric.
• Balfour Beatty Powerlines Germany GmbH: Power line construction subsidiary of Balfour Beatty operating in Germany (formerly SPL Powerlines). Directly competes in overhead line and cable infrastructure construction for DSO and TSO clients across Germany.

Regional players

• Kreutzpointner GmbH: Bavarian family-owned electrical engineering contractor offering industrial electrical installation, switchgear construction, and energy infrastructure. Comparable in scope and customer type, with geographic concentration in Southern Bavaria.
• Heinrich Schmid GmbH & Co. KG: Germany-wide trade contractor specializing in electrical, painting, and building services. Comparable in electrical installation and maintenance services for commercial and industrial customers, with overlapping footprint in Southern Germany.

Emerging players

• Deutsche Glasfaser GmbH: Wholesale FTTH network operator rolling out fiber optic networks in rural and underserved areas across Germany. Comparable in the broadband/FTTX segment where alb-elektric serves as construction contractor, though Deutsche Glasfaser operates an asset-heavy network model rather than pure construction services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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