What Seitz Electric GmbH does

Seitz Electric GmbH is a German family-owned Mittelstand company headquartered in Wertingen/Geratshofen that specializes exclusively in Messen-Steuern-Regeln (MSR, or Measurement-Control-Regulation) technology for biogas plants. Founded in the early 2000s alongside the commercial emergence of biogas in Germany, the firm has spent nearly two decades building a vertically focused product and service portfolio for biogas plant operators across Germany and Europe.

The company's core offerings are five patented, in-house developed measurement devices — GasHmeter (hydraulic gas storage level measurement), Kugelschalter (WHG-approved ball-switch safety device for maximum fill level), SubHmeter (substrate fill level in fermentation containers), LaserHmeter (laser-based slurry level measurement), and GasManager (multi-tank gas storage management with air pressure and snow/wind load protection). These field devices are complemented by complete switchgear construction (Schaltschrankbau), SPS programming, commissioning, and E-Check services. The WHG approval (Z-65.11-633) for the Kugelschalter and TÜV certification underpin regulatory credentials required for biogas installations.

Commercially, Seitz operates a direct sales-led model with bespoke on-site consultation, providing custom-quoted new construction, repowering, and 24/7 maintenance/repair services — including remote maintenance — to enterprise biogas plant operators throughout Germany and Europe. Revenue is generated through a mix of proprietary hardware sales and high-touch professional services. The company employs 11–50 staff, maintains a structured apprenticeship pipeline, and is currently relocating to a new, larger headquarters at Rudolf-Diesel-Straße 1 in Wertingen to support operational scaling.

Name

Seitz Electric GmbH

Legal name

Seitz Electric GmbH

Website

https://seitz-electric.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Seitz Electric GmbH is a German family-owned Mittelstand firm that develops patented measurement and control systems and provides installation, maintenance, and repowering services exclusively for biogas plant operators across Germany and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Process Measurement & Control Equipment

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation (DCS/PLC/SCADA, SIS, Metering) (EUAEAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Renewable Monitoring, Controls & SCADA Hardware Manufacturing (Sensors, RTUs, Meters) (EUAMAHAJ), Biofuel Plant EPC, O&M & Process Technology Providers (EUAAAHAK), Electromechanical Components (Relays, Switches, Potentiometers, Encoders) (IMAGAJAB)

Keywords

• Biogas measurement systems
• Process control instrumentation
• Industrial automation solutions
• Plant engineering services
• MSR technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Wertingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Proprietary Measurement and Control Products: Sale of patented measurement devices including GasHmeter, Kugelschalter, SubHmeter, LaserHmeter, and GasManagement systems for biogas plants. Products are developed and manufactured in-house.
2. Plant Construction and Installation Services: Complete switchgear construction, control system planning and installation, including control cabinet design and commissioning for biogas plants.
3. Maintenance and Repair Services: Regular maintenance, monitoring, and repair services for biogas plants with 24/7 emergency hotline and remote maintenance capabilities.
4. Repowering Services: Modernization and upgrading of existing biogas plant control systems, including assessment, improvement recommendations, and implementation of individual concepts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Seitz Electric GmbH designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary MSR (measurement, control, regulation) hardware devices—GasHmeter, SubHmeter, LaserHmeter, Kugelschalter, and the GasManager control system—for biogas plant operators. The company complements its device portfolio with engineering services covering biogas plant construction, modernization (repowering), and ongoing maintenance/repair. Its products are aimed at operators of agricultural and industrial biogas facilities seeking in-house developed sensor and control technology.

Product overview

Seitz Electric GmbH is a specialized provider of MSR (Messen-Steuern-Regeln / Measuring-Controlling-Regulating) solutions for biogas plants (BGA). The company offers a portfolio of patented measurement and control devices including GasHmeter for gas storage level measurement, Kugelschalter for maximum fill level safety monitoring, SubHmeter for substrate fill level in fermentation containers, LaserHmeter for laser-based fill height measurement, and GasManager for optimized gas storage management. These products work together to provide comprehensive monitoring, control, and safety for biogas production facilities. The company also provides complementary engineering services including plant construction (Anlagenbau), repowering, and maintenance and repair services, along with switchgear planning and construction, SPS programming, E-Check, and commissioning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GasHmeter Proprietary gas measurement device designed for biogas plant operators to measure gas composition and flow within fermentation processes.
• SubHmeter Proprietary substrate-level measurement device engineered for biogas fermenters to monitor fill levels in harsh fermentation environments.
• LaserHmeter Proprietary laser-based measurement device for non-contact substrate or level measurement in biogas fermenters.
• Kugelschalter Proprietary switching device used in biogas plant pump control applications, providing reliable pump actuation in fermentation environments.
• GasManager / GasManagement Integrated gas management system that consolidates measurement and control functions across biogas plant processes.
• Anlagenbau (Plant Construction) Engineering and construction service for new biogas plants, delivered to operators planning greenfield or expansion projects.
• Repowering Service for modernizing and upgrading existing biogas plants, extending operational life and improving performance through component and control system replacement.
• Wartung & Reparatur (Maintenance & Repair) Ongoing maintenance and repair service for biogas plant MSR equipment, provided to existing plant operators to minimize downtime.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maximum performance and safety of biogas plants through reliable measurement technology
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Schmack Biogas (Hitachi Zosen Inova): Long-established German biogas plant builder now part of Hitachi Zosen Inova. Direct comparable in biogas plant engineering and repowering services across the German/European market.
• PlanET Biogas Group: International manufacturer of turnkey biogas plants with EPC and after-sales service. Comparable to Seitz as a Germany-headquartered biogas plant technology provider serving operators across Europe.
• EnviTec Biogas AG: German-based full-service biogas plant constructor and operator offering plant engineering, EPC, and service. Overlaps with Seitz Electric on biogas plant construction and ongoing operational support in the German market.
• agriKomp GmbH: German manufacturer of biogas plant technology including components and complete plants. Comparable to Seitz as a niche German specialist with proprietary process technology supplied to biogas operators.
• WELTEC BIOPOWER: German EPC contractor for biogas and biomethane plants. Comparable to Seitz as a competitor in process technology and services for agricultural biogas operators in Germany and Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Endress+Hauser: Global leader in industrial measurement instruments, including level and process instrumentation. Comparable to Seitz as a measurement-instrument manufacturer and a potential competitor in biogas/application-specific level sensors.
• VEGA Grieshaber KG: Specialist in level and pressure measurement with strong presence in water/wastewater and process industries. Comparable to Seitz as a measurement-instrument maker whose portfolio overlaps with Seitz's fill-level products.
• Siemens AG: Major industrial automation, PLC/SCADA, and switchgear supplier. Comparable to Seitz as a broad incumbent whose SIMATIC and SIRIUS lines could be deployed in biogas plant control systems alongside or instead of Seitz offerings.
• Phoenix Contact: Industrial automation, connection, and control cabinet technology supplier. Overlaps with Seitz in switchgear construction and control-system components for energy and process facilities.
• WAGO Kontakttechnik: Manufacturer of automation and interconnection technology, including PLCs and I/O systems used in control cabinet building. Comparable to Seitz on the control and switching side of biogas plant MSR.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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