Hine Ag

What Hine Ag does

HINE AG is a privately held Swiss engineering services firm founded in 2019 by Andreas Hirschmann and Lars Neff, headquartered in Münchenstein near Basel. The company provides multidisciplinary engineering services across the full project lifecycle for operators of process engineering plants, with active reference projects in pharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial park operations, and academic research. HINE organizes its offering around three core disciplines — process engineering (Verfahrenstechnik), plant planning (Anlagenplanung), and plant construction (Anlagenbau) — supported by project management and HSE services, plus a set of specialized practice areas including cryogenics, hydrogen engineering, stress and strength analysis, BIM-based design, 3D laser scanning, water technology, and test rig design.

The firm's technology stack is anchored in the CADISON (IT&Factory) BIM platform as a central database for all process and mechanical information, supplemented by ROHR2 for piping stress analysis, Autodesk Nastran for FEM, and 3D laser scanning for brownfield digitization. HINE operates across four engagement models — General Planner, Specialist Planner, EPCM contractor, and task-based specialist work — with reference project values ranging from approximately CHF 1 million (GETEC PARK.SWISS tank farm adaptation) to CHF 6 million (Siegfried AG API production expansion). In 2022 the firm extended beyond pure services into a tangible product, designing and manufacturing the LM-0011 mobile calibration standard for cryogenic liquids in partnership with Endress+Hauser.

HINE serves enterprise clients on a project-based, custom-quoted basis in Switzerland and select DACH markets, with no standardized public pricing. Marketing is relationship-driven through direct sales, the company website, LinkedIn, and trade show participation (ILMAC, CADISON International Conference). The firm is bootstrapped with no external funding rounds disclosed, is actively hiring across multiple engineering roles, and celebrated its five-year anniversary in April 2024.

Name

Hine Ag

Legal name

HINE AG

Website

https://hine-engineering.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Short description

HINE AG is a Swiss engineering services firm providing process engineering, plant planning, and plant construction for pharmaceutical, chemical, and industrial clients. The firm delivers multidisciplinary BIM-based projects from Münchenstein, with niche expertise in cryogenics, hydrogen, and 3D laser scanning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Münchenstein

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Services: HINE generates revenue by providing specialized engineering services for process engineering plants across the entire project lifecycle — from basic engineering and detailed design through to construction management, commissioning, and plant operation support. Revenue is project-based and quoted per engagement. Four engagement models are offered: General Planner (full planning responsibility), Specialist Planner (discipline-specific), EPCM (Engineering Procurement Construction Management), and Task-Based Work (specific engineering assignments).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HINE AG provides multidisciplinary engineering services for process engineering plants across chemical, pharmaceutical, food, life sciences, energy, and environmental industries. Core offerings span process engineering (Verfahrenstechnik), plant planning (Anlagenplanung) using BIM/CADISON, and plant construction (Anlagenbau), supported by project management and HSE. The company operates as general planner, specialist planner, EPCM contractor, or for task-based engineering assignments, delivering projects from concept study through commissioning and plant operation support. HINE also designs and manufactures a proprietary mobile cryogenic calibration standard (LM-0011) for legal metrology of LNG systems.

Product overview

HINE AG is an engineering services company offering integrated process engineering, plant planning, and plant construction services. The core offering centers on three main pillars: Verfahrenstechnik (Process Engineering), Anlagenplanung (Plant Planning), and Anlagenbau (Plant Construction), supported by project management and HSE services. Specialized expertise areas include Kryotechnik (Cryogenics), Stressberechnung und Festigkeitsberechnung (Stress/Strength Analysis), BIM, Laserscanning (3D Laser Scanning), Wasserstoff (Hydrogen), Wassertechnik (Water Technology), Versuchsstände und Prüfstände (Test Rigs), and Technische Beratung (Technical Consulting). The company also manufactures the HINE LM-0011 Prüfnormal, a mobile calibration standard for cryogenic liquids. Services are delivered through various collaboration models including Generalplaner (main contractor), Fachplaner (specialist contractor), EPCM, and specific work orders. HINE operates across multiple industries including chemical, pharmaceutical, food, energy, and environmental technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Verfahrenstechnik (Process Engineering) Core engineering discipline covering process development, flow diagrams, mass and energy balances, equipment specification, HAZOP studies, commissioning, and process optimization for batch and continuous processes. Intended for plant operators in chemical, pharmaceutical, food, life sciences, and environmental industries.
• Anlagenplanung (Plant Planning) Computer-aided plant design using CADISON, BIM methodology, 3D modeling, pipe class development, FEM analysis, equipment specification, and isometric derivation for detailed construction planning. Intended for plant operators requiring detailed construction-grade design.
• Anlagenbau (Plant Construction) Construction management, site supervision, coordination of suppliers and contractors, quality control, installation verification, mechanical completion, and as-built documentation. Intended for plant operators executing new builds or expansions on site.
• Projektmanagement (Project Management) Project organization, scheduling, cost estimation (CAPEX/OPEX), progress tracking, coordination of specialists, contractors and suppliers, and project reporting. Intended for enterprise clients running complex multi-discipline engineering projects.
• Arbeitssicherheit, Arbeitshygiene, Umweltschutz (HSE Services) Process safety, risk analysis (PAAG/HAZOP, ISO 12100), CE conformity, explosion protection, occupational health, and environmental compliance (LRV, TA Luft, GSchV, WHG). Intended for plant operators requiring regulatory compliance in Switzerland and DACH.
• Kryotechnik (Cryogenics Engineering) Engineering for temperatures below -150°C including handling of LNG, LOX, LAR, LIN, LH2; plant design for filling stations, transfer systems, fueling facilities, cooling systems, and testing stands for cryogenic products. Intended for operators in LNG, industrial gas, and emerging hydrogen value chains.
• Stressberechnung und Festigkeitsberechnung (Stress & Strength Analysis) Stress calculations for piping systems (static and dynamic), pipe support design, FEM analysis using Autodesk Nastran, steel structure verification, and pipe class development per EN 13480, CODETI, ASME B31.3. Intended for plant designers requiring code-compliant verification.
• BIM (Building Information Modeling) Digital plant design using BIM methodology with CADISON, 3D modeling, clash detection, coordination with other disciplines, list generation for procurement, and isometric derivation. Intended for multi-discipline plant projects requiring reduced planning errors.
• Laserscanning (3D Laser Scanning) 3D digitization of existing facilities using laser scanning, point cloud generation, 2D CAD models, 3D CAD models, BIM-ready models, clash analysis, and progress tracking during construction. Intended for brownfield retrofit and expansion projects.
• Wasserstoff (Hydrogen Engineering) Engineering for hydrogen production, storage, transport and utilization; consulting, plant construction, and safety design including explosion protection for hydrogen applications. Intended for operators in the emerging hydrogen value chain.
• Wassertechnik (Water Technology) Water consumption analysis, optimization, recycling, risk assessment, environmental impact studies, industrial water treatment (drinking, process, cooling, demineralized, WFI), and wastewater treatment. Intended for industrial operators with water-intensive processes.
• Versuchsstände und Prüfstände (Test Rigs and Test Stands) Design, construction and operation of test rigs for product development and quality assurance; testing facilities for certification and approval processes per applicable standards. Intended for equipment manufacturers and operators needing qualification testing.
• Technische Beratung (Technical Consulting) Technical consulting for site development, feasibility studies, investment analysis, operational optimization, plant modernization, and regulatory compliance. Intended for clients needing front-end engineering advice before committing to a major project.
• HINE LM-0011 Prüfnormal (Reference Standard for Cryogenic Liquids) Mobile calibration standard for LNG tank systems and filling stations for cryogenic liquids and liquefied CO2. Compact mobile test cart on four castors with touch protection, Coriolis flow meter from Endress+Hauser, and full technical documentation including conformity declarations per Machinery Directive, Pressure Equipment Directive, and ATEX. A standalone physical product manufactured by HINE for legal metrology calibration of measurement systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully delivered Siegfried API production expansion project (CHF 6M) within 12-month timeframe and within budget
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• IT&Factory (CADISON)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023HINE uses CADISON from IT&Factory as its primary central planning platform for BIM-based process plant engineering. HINE has customized and extended CADISON to maximize its utility for their planning projects. At the CADISON International Conference 2023, HINE shared its experience with digital collaboration and brownfield planning using CADISON.
• GETEC PARK.SWISS AGmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2021HINE was engaged by GETEC PARK.SWISS to develop a concept study and implement modifications to their solvent regeneration tank farm to achieve compliance with air pollution control regulations and explosion protection standards. The approximately CHF 1 million project was successfully completed in 2022.
• University of ZurichmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2021HINE was commissioned to plan the gas supply, exhaust treatment, and safety systems for a high-pressure research laboratory at the University of Zurich Irchel campus. The project involved planning for pressures up to 1000 bara with flammable, toxic, and environmentally harmful chemicals, requiring advanced safety engineering including HAZOP and ISO 12100 risk analysis.
• Siegfried AGmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021HINE was commissioned by Siegfried AG to manage the expansion of API intermediate production capacity at their multi-purpose facility in Zofingen, Switzerland (2021). HINE provided full project management, 3D laser scanning, basic and detail design, procurement support, construction management, commissioning, and GMP qualification over a 12-month period within the CHF 6 million budget.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Linde Engineering: Division of Linde plc delivering plant design and EPCM for hydrogen, LNG, and air separation/cryogenic applications — directly comparable in cryogenic and hydrogen specialization where HINE also operates, though at vastly greater scale and as part of an industrial gas major.
• io Consultants: German-headquartered process engineering consultancy serving pharmaceutical, chemical, and food industries with plant design, process optimization, and EPCM capabilities — directly comparable to HINE's core offering across overlapping customer segments.
• ILF Engineering Group: Austria-based international engineering consultancy with strong process plant, energy, and infrastructure design practices — comparable multidisciplinary engineering services model with deeper geographic reach but similar project-based delivery.
• Plant i: Specialized German process plant engineering consultancy offering basic/detail design, 3D planning, and commissioning for chemical and pharmaceutical plants — closely comparable boutique-scale services firm with similar customer base.
• Kraftanlagen Group: German plant engineering and EPCM contractor covering energy, process, and industrial infrastructure projects — comparable in scope of general planner / EPCM delivery for process plants, though operating at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• Bühler Group: Swiss-headquartered process engineering and equipment company serving food, feed, and advanced materials — shares Swiss/DACH base and process plant engineering orientation with HINE, but primarily equipment-led rather than services-led.

Broad incumbents

• Worley: Global engineering and project delivery firm focused on energy, chemicals, and resources — comparable in process plant engineering services for chemical/pharmaceutical operators, but with worldwide delivery capability and capital base far exceeding HINE's.
• Jacobs Solutions: Global professional services firm with deep process engineering, advanced facilities, and life sciences practices serving pharmaceutical and chemical clients — comparable project-based engineering services model at vastly larger scale.
• Bilfinger: Large European industrial services provider with process plant engineering, maintenance, and EPCM capabilities across chemicals, pharma, and energy — overlaps with HINE on engineering services but at substantially greater scale and geographic footprint.
• GEA Group: Large German process engineering and equipment supplier serving food, beverage, pharma, and chemical industries with plant design and process technology — adjacent comparable on process plant engineering capabilities, though predominantly an equipment manufacturer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hine-ag

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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