What Breilmann does

Breilmann KG is a family-owned electrical engineering services company headquartered in Castrop-Rauxel, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Founded on 1 May 1919 by August Breilmann and now led in its third generation by partners Norbert Breilmann and Prof. Dr. Ulrich Breilmann, the firm has operated continuously for over a century as a regional electrical trades and infrastructure services provider.

The company operates across nine service lines: conventional electrical installation for residential and commercial customers; KNX-based smart home automation; photovoltaic and renewable energy systems; e-mobility infrastructure (EV charging, where it holds Germany's first Siemens Elektromobilität Solution Partner designation and operates the world's first Siemens charging park, opened in May 2021); local grid (Ortsnetz) construction; street lighting; fiber optic (FTTH) networks; electrical wholesale; and equipment rental for mobile voltage supply and lighting units. Underlying technical capability rests on certified trade qualifications, Siemens partnership status, E-Certified Fachbetrieb credentials, and named patents by Artur Breilmann.

Revenue is generated through a combination of professional services (installation, grid construction, maintenance), hardware sales via the wholesale arm, recurring utility and municipal contracts, and equipment rental. The customer base spans tier-1 utilities (RWE, Westnetz, EWE, RheinEnergie), over 20 municipal Stadtwerke, broadcasting companies (WDR, ARD, ZDF, SKY), event organizers, Schausteller/fairground operators, and private/commercial clients including IKEA. Geographic concentration is the NRW/Ruhr region, with event services extending across Germany and equipment rental reaching into European markets.

Name

Breilmann

Legal name

Breilmann KG, Gesellschaft für Elektrotechnik

Website

https://elektro-breilmann.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Breilmann KG is a 100+ year-old, family-owned electrical engineering services company in Castrop-Rauxel, Germany, providing installation, smart home, EV charging, local grid construction, fiber optic, wholesale, and equipment rental services to utilities, municipalities, broadcasters, and event organizers across NRW and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Engineering Services

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Contracting (Commercial/Industrial) (IMAIABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Energy & Renewables Specialty Contracting (Solar PV, Storage, EV Charging) (IMAFALAJ), Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS) Contracting (IMAFALAE)

Keywords

• Electrical installation services
• Electromobility infrastructure
• Local grid construction
• Fiber optic deployment
• Smart home automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Castrop-rauxel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Installation Services: Core revenue from new installations, maintenance, and repair for private and commercial customers, including Smart Home, regenerative energy, and EV charging station installation. Revenue is project-based with recurring maintenance contracts.
2. Wholesale / Electrical Trade: Wholesale distribution of electrical installation products and components to trade customers and contractors. The company serves as distributor for brand manufacturers including ABB, Busch-Jaeger, Gira, Siemens, Sonepar, Ackermann, Jung, Bega, Erco, Dehn, Phoenix Contact, Stiebel-Eltron, EATON, Ritto, Thorn, Bender, Osram, GEWISS and others.
3. Equipment Rental: Rental of mobile voltage supply units and lighting aggregates for construction sites, events, and temporary installations. Units feature telescopic masts up to 9 metres with integrated generators. Rental is typically short-term with flexible deployment across Germany.
4. Local Grid Construction (Ortsnetzbau): Construction, maintenance, and repair of local power distribution networks for energy utilities and municipalities, covering low-voltage and medium-voltage infrastructure. Projects are typically multi-year contractual engagements.
5. E-Mobility Infrastructure: Planning, installation, and maintenance of EV charging stations for private, commercial, and municipal customers. Services include pre-checks, government subsidy applications, grid connection, and annual maintenance (ECHECK Emob). Revenue includes both project fees and recurring maintenance contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Breilmann KG is a diversified electrical engineering firm providing electrical installation, smart home automation, electromobility (EV charging) infrastructure, renewable energy systems, local grid construction, fiber optic (FTTH) deployment, street lighting, and event power supply services. The company also operates an electrical wholesale division and provides 24/7 emergency fault service to private, commercial, municipal, and utility customers across Germany.

Product overview

Breilmann KG operates as a diversified electrical engineering services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of installation, rental, and maintenance services. The core offering centers on electrical installation for residential and commercial customers, complemented by specialized divisions in electromobility (charging infrastructure with Siemens partnership), renewable energy (photovoltaic systems with battery storage), smart home automation (KNX-based systems), local grid construction, fiber optic networks (FTTH), and street lighting. Rental services include mobile power supplies up to 800 kVA and lighting units with 9-meter telescopic masts. Event services provide temporary electrical infrastructure for fairs and exhibitions across Germany. The company also operates an electrical wholesale division supplying products from major manufacturers. Services are supported by a 24/7 emergency response capability and technical consulting bureau staffed with master craftsmen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elektroinstallation (Electrical Installation) Professional electrical installation services for residential and commercial customers, covering new construction, maintenance, and repair using both traditional and Smart Home (KNX) technologies.
• Smart Home Intelligent building automation using KNX standard technology for integrated control of heating, lighting, blinds, security systems, cameras, and energy optimization through storage and renewable sources.
• Elektromobilität (Electromobility) Complete electromobility solutions including EV charging infrastructure consulting, installation of AC/DC charging stations, ECHECK Emob maintenance, and partnership as first Siemens Solution Partner in Germany.
• Regenerative Energie (Renewable Energy) Planning, installation, and implementation of photovoltaic systems with state-certified PV technicians, including battery storage solutions and solar-optimized EV charging integrated with Smart Home systems.
• Ortsnetzbau (Local Grid Construction) Construction, maintenance, and repair of low and medium voltage networks for energy utilities and municipal utilities, serving the entire Ruhr area with 24/7 emergency service.
• Glasfaser (Fiber Optic) Fiber optic network construction since 2018, including fiber blowing, splicing, calibration, and Fiber to the Home (FTTH) installations bringing fiber directly to customer devices.
• Straßenbeleuchtung (Street Lighting) Repair, new construction, and maintenance of street and event lighting with over 60 years of experience providing safe lighting for municipalities, businesses, and citizens.
• Beleuchtungsaggregate (Mobile Lighting Units Rental) Rental of mobile lighting units with telescopic masts up to 9 meters height and integrated quiet three-phase generators for independent site illumination on construction sites.
• Spannungsversorgung (Power Supply Rental) Rapid deployment rental of power supply units, both medium voltage up to 800 kVA and low voltage, for industrial and construction applications across Europe.
• Kurzfristige Veranstaltungen (Temporary Event Services) Planning, installation, and 24/7 emergency service for electrical infrastructure at fairs and carnivals, including mobile network setup, exhibitor connections, and full demounting throughout Germany.
• Großhandel (Electrical Wholesale) Wholesale distribution of electrical installation products for private and trade customers, supplying renowned brand manufacturers including ABB, Busch-Jaeger, Gira, Siemens, Sonepar, Ackermann, Jung, Bega, Erco, Dehn, Phoenix Contact, Stiebel-Eltron, EATON, Ritto, Thorn, Bender, Osram, and GEWISS.
• 24h Störungsdienst (24/7 Emergency Service) Round-the-clock emergency electrical repair service for households and businesses, responding to failures of dishwashers, electric stoves, televisions, and other electrical equipment.
• ECHECK Emob Maintenance Service Annual maintenance and inspection service for EV charging infrastructure, offered as a registered specialist company for electromobility under FEH NRW and ZVEH.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 years of continuous operation since founding on 1 May 1919
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers38 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• VfL Bochum 1848coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2021Official network partner of VfL Bochum Bundesliga football club since 1 November 2021. Breilmann KG equipped the club with five Siemens Sicharge CC AC charging stations enabling ten electric vehicles to charge simultaneously. The partnership serves as a flagship reference customer for EV charging infrastructure and provides brand visibility through club association.
• SiemensflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Breilmann KG is Germany's first Siemens Solution Partner for Elektromobilität (EV charging infrastructure), covering both AC and DC charging solutions. Since May 2021, the world's first fully functional charging park featuring all Siemens DC and AC products has operated on Breilmann's premises as a demonstration and product testing facility. Siemens uses the park to test and develop new and innovative products. Since November 2021, Breilmann has also installed five Siemens Sicharge CC AC charging stations at VfL Bochum's stadium.
• Tiefbau / Civil Engineering Partners (Möllmann GmbH + Co., Kneipp GmbH & Co., Tillmann & Co.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic cooperation with civil engineering companies and gas/pipeline construction firms to serve as a system provider for energy utilities. Enables Breilmann to offer integrated solutions combining electrical, telecommunications, and civil engineering work under coordinated project management.
• Hardware Manufacturers and Energy Utilities (Certified Installation Partner)coreTechnology or IntegrationCertified installation partner for various EV charging hardware manufacturers and energy utility companies. Company is also Tesla Wall Connector Installer certified.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ENGIE Deutschland GmbH: Large German subsidiary of global energy services group ENGIE, offering technical building services, energy infrastructure, and electrical contracting. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for EV charging, grid, and energy infrastructure projects similar to Breilmann's core offerings.
• VINCI Energies Deutschland: German arm of VINCI Energies, providing electrical engineering, building automation, and infrastructure services. Overlaps directly with Breilmann's portfolio across EV infrastructure, smart buildings, and energy distribution, with substantially greater national footprint and capital base.
• Caverion Deutschland GmbH: Provider of technical building and industrial services including electrical installation, building automation, and EV charging infrastructure in Germany. Competes for the same municipal and commercial smart-building tenders as Breilmann, with broader national reach.
• SPIE GmbH: Publicly listed European leader in multi-technical electrical and MEP services for energy, utilities, and infrastructure. Comparable as a broad electrical services incumbent competing for many of the same municipal utility and grid contracts as Breilmann, but at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Elektro Kreutzpointner GmbH: German family-owned multi-disciplinary electrical engineering contractor based in Burghausen, offering electrical installation, automation, e-mobility, and grid services. Highly comparable to Breilmann as a multi-generational, Mittelstand electrical contractor serving industrial and utility customers across southern Germany.

Others

• Schneider Electric GmbH: Global manufacturer of electrical distribution, building automation, and EV charging solutions. Comparable as an enabler of many of Breilmann's service lines (KNX-style automation, EV charging, power distribution) and a member of the same KNX ecosystem.
• Hager Group: Manufacturer of electrical installation systems, building automation, and energy management solutions, including KNX partner brands. Comparable as a supplier ecosystem participant whose products Breilmann specifies and installs in smart home and commercial projects.
• Westnetz GmbH: Distribution network operator and major customer of Breilmann for local grid construction across NRW. Relevant as both a key client and a network operator defining the technical and procurement standards Breilmann must meet.
• Siemens AG (eMobility / Smart Infrastructure): Breilmann's flagship strategic partner for EV charging (Solution Partner) and major supplier of electrical equipment, smart home, and grid infrastructure. Closely comparable via its product portfolio for many of Breilmann's service lines, though as a manufacturer rather than installer.

Regional players

• R+S Group AG: German electrical engineering services firm specializing in technical building equipment, energy, and smart infrastructure. Comparable as a regional electrical services competitor operating in adjacent German geographies with a similar Mittelstand/MEP profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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