BOCKHOFF technologies

What BOCKHOFF technologies does

BOCKHOFF technologies (legal entity: Michael Bockhoff GmbH) is a German private limited company headquartered in Stadtlohn, North Rhine-Westphalia, founded in 2007 by Michael Bockhoff, who remains sole managing director. Originally established as a franchisee of the consumer electronics chain myExtra, the firm pivoted in 2017 to specialize in commercial IT and communications (ITK) solutions and added building technology to its portfolio. The company now operates as an integrated digitalization service provider for small and medium-sized businesses across Germany, with completed projects documented in Munich, Stuttgart, and Zurich.

The core product portfolio is organized around four service pillars: (1) Gebäudetechnik (KNX-based smart building automation for offices, hotels, restaurants, and industrial facilities covering lighting, HVAC, ventilation, access control, and security); (2) Cloud- und IT-Dienstleistungen (Microsoft Office 365 and WeClapp ERP deployment, private cloud options, and IT infrastructure); (3) IT-Lösungen (five-step IT consulting from needs analysis through hardware/software selection, installation, training, and maintenance); and (4) Schulungen (training, seminars, and certified coaching). Underlying technology is KNX protocol for building automation, supplemented by partnerships with Microsoft (Silver Partner), Gira, WatchGuard, WeClapp, Netgear, Snom, and Lenovo. The 2018-built headquarters at Dinkellandstraße 13 functions as a live demonstration facility and includes rentable seminar rooms.

Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time project fees (KNX installations, IT infrastructure rollouts, hardware/software sales), recurring maintenance and cloud service contracts, and training/coaching fees. GTM is sales-led, direct, and local/regional within Germany, using the demonstration building, website content, client referrals, and testimonials as primary channels. The firm serves SMB customers across hospitality, professional services (legal, veterinary), engineering, and office/industrial verticals, with no disclosed enterprise anchor accounts and no external funding.

Name

BOCKHOFF technologies

Legal name

Michael Bockhoff GmbH

Website

https://bockhoff.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Short description

BOCKHOFF technologies is a German SMB IT services and building automation firm (Michael Bockhoff GmbH) founded in 2007, providing KNX smart building systems, Microsoft 365 and WeClapp cloud deployment, IT consulting, and digitalization training to small and medium commercial clients primarily in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Services and Building Automation

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS) Integration & Controls (BPABAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Smart Building Interoperability & Protocol Services (BACnet/Modbus/KNX Gateways) (BPABAGAM), HVAC Controls & Optimization (Smart Thermostats, VAV, Chillers/Boilers Controls) (BPABAGAB), Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS) Contracting (IMAFALAE)

Keywords

• KNX building automation
• Managed IT services
• Cloud migration
• Smart building solutions
• IT consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stadtlohn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Consulting & Strategy Services: IT strategy development, infrastructure analysis, and consulting services from initial assessment through implementation planning
2. Hardware & Software Sales: Sales of IT hardware (servers, notebooks, smartphones, networking equipment) and software licenses from named vendors
3. Cloud Services: Rental/management of cloud services including Microsoft Office 365, WeClapp ERP, and private cloud solutions
4. Building Automation: Planning, programming, and installation of KNX building automation systems for commercial properties
5. Maintenance & Service Contracts: Ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and support services for IT and building technology systems
6. Training & Seminars: Office 365, WeClapp, digitalization seminars and coaching services plus rental of fully equipped seminar rooms

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BOCKHOFF technologies plans, installs, and services KNX-based smart building automation systems (lighting, HVAC, ventilation, blinds, access control, security) for commercial properties such as offices, hotels, restaurants, and industrial facilities. The company additionally delivers end-to-end IT consulting, cloud services (Microsoft Office 365, WeClapp ERP, private cloud), hardware/software sales, and digitalization training to small and medium commercial clients in Germany, using its own smart building headquarters as a live demonstration facility.

Product overview

BOCKHOFF technologies is a full-service digitalization partner offering integrated IT and building automation solutions. The core portfolio consists of three main pillars: Gebäudetechnik (building automation using KNX for commercial B2B properties), Cloud-Dienstleistungen (cloud migration and management), and IT-Lösungen (comprehensive IT consulting from strategy through maintenance). These are supported by Service (maintenance, support, security, and GDPR consulting) and Schulungen (training on Office 365, WeClapp, and digitalization topics). The company also offers a smart demonstration building at their headquarters where clients can experience integrated digital solutions live.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings potential for ventilation systems
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Microsoft Silver PartnercoreTechnology or IntegrationSilver partnership status for Microsoft solutions enabling provision of Microsoft Office 365, Azure, and related Microsoft cloud services to clients
• WatchGuardcoreTechnology or IntegrationIT security partner providing firewall and network security solutions as part of comprehensive security offerings
• GiracoreTechnology or IntegrationBuilding automation partner for KNX-based smart building solutions including switches, sensors, and control systems
• WeClappcoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud-based ERP software partner for CRM, inventory management, and accounting solutions offered to clients

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global industrial and building automation player offering BMS, HVAC, and lighting controls. Competes in commercial building automation but with much broader portfolio and scale.
• Bechtle: Largest German IT systems integrator and Microsoft partner with broad managed-services and cloud offerings. Competes directly with BOCKHOFF on the IT/cloud side but without dedicated KNX building-automation depth.
• Schneider Electric: Global building automation and energy-management incumbent (EcoStruxure) covering BAS/BMS, HVAC controls, and lighting. Overlaps with BOCKHOFF's KNX scope but operates at vastly larger scale and across geographies.
• All for One Group: German mid-market IT and ERP services provider offering cloud, managed services, and digitalization consulting. Comparable to BOCKHOFF's IT/Cloud and WeClapp-adjacent consulting, though at much larger scale.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Sells Desigo BMS and broader smart-building solutions for commercial real estate and hospitality. Competes with BOCKHOFF in building automation integration but with a much larger portfolio and global reach.

Emerging players

• Thinka: KNX-to-cloud smart-building software provider enabling voice/control integration. Emerging player in the same KNX ecosystem that BOCKHOFF serves, with overlapping commercial-building use cases.
• 1HOME: KNX bridge and smart-building cloud platform vendor. Adjacent technology partner that could empower or disintermediate integrators like BOCKHOFF by simplifying direct KNX-to-cloud connectivity for end customers.

Direct peers

• Kieback&Peter: Germany-headquartered building automation specialist delivering BMS, HVAC controls, and integrated building services. Most directly comparable peer in BAS integration for commercial properties, though larger and more product-focused.
• Weinzierl Engineering: German specialist in KNX-based building automation products and integration tools. Comparable niche KNX focus but more product-oriented than BOCKHOFF's full-service model.

Others

• Gira: Manufacturer of KNX-based switches, sensors, and building-system components and a strategic KNX partner of BOCKHOFF. Comparable as a building-automation ecosystem player rather than a direct competitor; BOCKHOFF installs Gira hardware.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bockhofftechnologies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/michael-bockhoff

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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