Thieme Gmbh & Co. Kg

What Thieme Gmbh & Co. Kg does

Thieme GmbH & Co. KG is a Wolfsburg-based building technology services provider founded in 1898 as a copper smithy and reorganized in 1953 in Wolfsburg after post-war expropriation. Since 2001 the company has operated as a majority-owned subsidiary of Stadtwerke Wolfsburg AG, the municipal utility group, and today functions as the largest integrated building technology provider in the Wolfsburg-Braunschweig metropolitan region with approximately 120 employees and €42M in 2024 revenue. Service delivery spans the full project lifecycle from consulting and planning (supported by partner entricon GmbH's CAD 2D/3D and BIM capabilities) through installation, commissioning, and 24/7 maintenance.

The company's product portfolio is organized around four core technical building equipment trades — Heizungstechnik (heating), Lüftungstechnik (ventilation), Sanitärtechnik (sanitary), and Klimatechnik (climate control) — and four add-on construction trades — Fliesenverlegung (tiling), Isoliertechnik (insulation, added 2024), Hochbau (structural construction), and Tiefbau (civil engineering, both added 2021). Notable technical capabilities include large-scale heat pump installations (up to 283 kW at the Steimker Gärten 192-apartment development), certified RLT systems for hygiene-compliant ventilation per DIN 1946, EV charging infrastructure paired with on-site solar PV, and circular-economy partnerships with Geberit (FlowFit recycling) and Kimberly-Clark Professional (ReNew service). The portfolio is positioned as a single-source "Aus Erfahrung gut" offering aimed at industrial enterprises, construction firms, and housing corporations.

Revenue is generated through project-based contracts for installation, modernization, commissioning, and maintenance services, plus recurring maintenance contracts and emergency service agreements with housing corporations. The go-to-market relies on direct enterprise field sales in the Wolfsburg-Braunschweig region, intra-group referrals from sister companies entricon GmbH (planning) and WOBCOM, and 125 years of regional brand recognition. Recurring CrefoZert creditworthiness certifications, family-friendly employer awards (Erfolgsfaktor Familie 2019; Zukunftgeber 2026), and a dedicated apprenticeship pipeline (5–8 new apprentices annually) underpin operational stability. There is no public pricing, no venture or private equity ownership, and no disclosed AI/ML capability.

Name

Thieme Gmbh & Co. Kg

Legal name

Thieme GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://thieme-wolfsburg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1898

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Thieme GmbH & Co. KG is a 125-year-old Wolfsburg-based building technology services provider delivering integrated HVAC, sanitary, insulation, and construction services to industrial enterprises, housing corporations, and construction firms in the Wolfsburg-Braunschweig region as a subsidiary of Stadtwerke Wolfsburg AG.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Technology Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Facilities Support Services (561210)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Building technology services
• HVAC installation
• Industrial plumbing
• Heating systems
• Construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wolfsburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project-based building technology and construction services: Thieme generates revenue through direct contracting of building technology installation projects (HVAC, sanitation, heating, ventilation, climate control, insulation) and construction services (high-rise, low-rise, tiling) for industrial enterprises, housing corporations, and commercial clients. Services include installation, commissioning, and maintenance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Thieme provides integrated technical building services (Technische Gebäudeausrüstung/TGA) for industrial enterprises, construction companies, and housing corporations in the Wolfsburg-Braunschweig region. Their offerings span heating, ventilation, sanitation, climate control, tile installation, insulation, structural construction, and civil engineering, delivered from consulting and planning through installation, commissioning, and maintenance. The company specializes in large-scale industrial and residential projects, functioning as a one-stop provider for complex multi-discipline building technology installations.

Product overview

Thieme GmbH & Co. KG is a building and industrial services company offering integrated technical building services (TGA) through a unified portfolio of eight core and add-on service modules. The core offerings include Heizungstechnik (heating), Lüftungstechnik (ventilation), Sanitärtechnik (sanitary), and Klimatechnik (climate control), which form the foundation of their technical building equipment services. These are complemented by construction services including Fliesenverlegung (tile installation), Isoliertechnik (insulation), Hochbau (structural construction), and Tiefbau (civil engineering). The company provides a full lifecycle offering from planning through installation to maintenance and repair services. The company recommends strategic partner entricon GmbH for technical building planning and documentation using 2D/3D CAD and BIM technologies. Thieme positions itself as a one-stop provider for complex industrial and large-scale residential projects in the Wolfsburg-Braunschweig region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heizungstechnik (Heating Technology) Heating solutions including gas condensing systems, heat pumps, underfloor heating, and district heating connections, with planning, installation, modernization, and maintenance services for industrial, residential, and commercial clients.
• Lüftungstechnik (Ventilation Technology)

Quantifiable outcome

• Steimker Gärten project: 192 apartments completed from March 2024 to October 2025 with heat pump systems up to 283 kW.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• WOBCOM (Stadtwerke Wolfsburg)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Fellow subsidiary of Stadtwerke Wolfsburg AG. Joint community engagement with Thieme and entricon supporting the Bürgerstiftung Wolfsburg in its 20th anniversary year.
• HSC EhmenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Thieme is a sponsor of HSC Ehmen football club, supporting regional youth sports and community engagement.
• Bürgerstiftung Wolfsburg (Citizens' Foundation Wolfsburg)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Thieme, WOBCOM, and entricon jointly support the Bürgerstiftung Wolfsburg in its 20th anniversary year with financial contributions, expertise, and networks to promote community projects.
• WMG (Wolfsburg Wirtschaft und Marketing GmbH)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Collaborated with WMG on the Allersee changing rooms community project, combining planning expertise and financial support.
• Peter Jensen StiftungminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Charitable foundation collaborating with Thieme to visit schools and promote vocational training in building technology trades (Anlagenmechaniker SHK).
• Lupo Martini WolfsburgminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Thieme (with entricon) is main sponsor of the Lupo Martini Wolfsburg football club, with the joint logo appearing on team jerseys for the 2025/2026 season.
• Entricon GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Sister company under Stadtwerke Wolfsburg AG specializing in building planning, technical documentation, and construction project management. Thieme and entricon cooperate intensively on project development, share joint leadership (Stefan Griesemann serves as managing director of both), and hold combined management offsites.
• Termath AGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partner company participating in joint events with Thieme and entricon, such as open house days. Provides heating and sanitary products.
• Stadtwerke Wolfsburg AGcoreOthers · 1 January 2001Parent company holding majority shares since 2001. Thieme is one of several specialized subsidiaries within the Stadtwerke Wolfsburg AG corporate group, enabling shared competencies and extended service capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ENGIE Deutschland: ENGIE Deutschland offers technical building services, HVAC, energy efficiency, and facility management nationwide. Comparable to Thieme in integrated MEP and energy-transition services, but at significantly larger scale.
• Caverion Deutschland: Caverion is a Nordic-origin building technology and industrial services provider operating in Germany. Comparable to Thieme in MEP installation, HVAC, and energy-efficiency solutions for buildings and industrial sites.
• Bilfinger Industrial Services: Bilfinger is a German industrial services provider encompassing mechanical, HVAC, and maintenance services for process industries. Comparable to Thieme in serving large industrial clients with multi-discipline building and plant technology.
• WISAG Industrie Service: WISAG is one of Germany's largest facility management and industrial-services groups, offering HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and maintenance across multiple industries. Comparable to Thieme in core MEP/FM scope but at national scale and broader portfolio.
• SPIE Deutschland & Mitteleuropa: SPIE is a European multi-technical building and energy services provider with a strong German footprint. Comparable to Thieme in HVAC, sanitary, and electrical contracting but at much larger scale and broader service portfolio.

Direct peers

• GA-tec Gebäude- und Anlagentechnik: GA-tec is a German MEP contractor specializing in heating, ventilation, sanitary, climate, and electrical trades for industrial and commercial clients. Directly comparable to Thieme in integrated building-technology contracting model.
• Heinrich Schmid Systemhaus: Heinrich Schmid is a multi-trade building services group (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting) operating across Germany. Comparable to Thieme in offering multiple building trades under one roof for residential and commercial projects.
• ROM Facility Solutions: ROM Facility Solutions provides technical facility management, HVAC services, and building technology maintenance across Germany. Comparable to Thieme's maintenance and repair (Wartung & Reparatur) service line and hard-services IFM focus.

Others

• entricon GmbH: entricon is Thieme's sister company within Stadtwerke Wolfsburg AG, providing technical building planning, CAD/BIM, and project management. Listed as a partner/adjacent rather than competitor because it complements Thieme's execution with planning services.

Regional players

• Dussmann Service Deutschland: Dussmann is a German facility services group covering hard services (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) alongside soft services. Comparable to Thieme's hard-services maintenance and IFM capabilities, though broader in scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookde-de.facebook.com/Thieme1898
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thieme-industrie-gebaeudetechnik
• Instagraminstagram.com/thieme.gmbh

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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