ZENNER: Innovation driver for the energy and water industries

ZENNER develops the right solutions.

Together, Minol Messtechnik and ZENNER form the Minol-ZENNER Group. This strong network combines technical expertise with digital innovation. Minol is an expert in the real estate industry and energy management. ZENNER develops the technical foundations for smart infrastructure, from intelligent water and heat meters to IoT (Internet of Things) platforms and digital networks.

This creates an ecosystem of hardware, software, connectivity, and services that supports municipalities, public utilities, and companies in digitizing their infrastructure. Minol's customers also benefit from this. The following profiles of the companies in the ZENNER Group illustrate exactly how.

ZENNER InternationalIntelligent metering technology for smart cities

ZENNER International GmbH & Co. KG forms the technical core of the group. As one of the world's leading providers, the company develops modern measuring devices for water, heat, and gas, as well as heat cost allocators, smoke detectors, and sensors. For decades, ZENNER has also produced the measuring devices and sensors that Minol uses in its submetering operations.

Beyond measurement technology, ZENNER develops intelligent, networked solutions that make consumption data available in real time. Remote meter reading plays a central role in this. Wireless standards such as LoRaWAN® and Wireless M-Bus enable the automated transmission of consumption data – efficiently, securely, and with minimal resource consumption. This provides cities and utility companies with reliable and up-to-date data, forming the basis for modern smart city concepts. At the same time, it contributes to energy efficiency and resource conservation. Digital solutions such as leak detection help to sustainably reduce water losses.

ZENNER Connect GmbHSecure data transmission with LoRaWAN®

ZENNER Connect GmbH combines expertise in connectivity and data communication. The company develops communication solutions for IoT applications, thus creating the foundation for stable and secure data transmission. ZENNER Connect is registered as a network operator with the German Federal Network Agency and maintains the world's largest LoRaWAN® network with more than eleven million sensors. The Minol Connect radio system is also part of this infrastructure.

The focus is on modern network infrastructures for applications ranging from smart metering and industrial use to IoT projects in smart cities. With increasing digitalization, the demands on security, scalability, and availability are rising. ZENNER Connect therefore understands connectivity not only as a technical prerequisite but also as a strategic success factor for digital transformation.

ZENNER IoT Solutions: Networked infrastructure for the future

Within the ZENNER group, IoT Solutions specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Its particular strength lies in integrating diverse data sources and extracting actionable insights. This enables cities, municipalities, and industries to intelligently network their infrastructure. The result is digital solutions that make processes more efficient, sustainable, and economical.

This leads to the development of applications for smart water networks, intelligent buildings, environmental monitoring, and flood protection. The foundation for this is intelligent sensors, LoRaWAN® networks, and the powerful B.One element suite IoT complete solution – all key technologies for the smart city. ZENNER IoT Solutions can now look back on more than 450 successful IoT projects.

ZENNER Services: Service partner for metering and IoT

Technology only reaches its full potential when it is operated reliably and professionally supported. This is precisely where ZENNER Services GmbH comes in. It complements the group's portfolio with services ranging from rollout management and device servicing to technical support and project management.

Especially in large-scale metering and IoT projects, customers benefit from the service company's experience. Installation, commissioning, and ongoing operation are all provided by a single source. At the same time, the demand for managed services is growing: Many municipalities and utility companies are looking for partners who not only supply the technology but also handle the complete digital operation – from the metering device and the wireless network to the platform.

The clear focus of the companies within the ZENNER Group results in a coordinated offering of measurement technology, IoT connectivity, digital solutions, and services. The group thus impressively demonstrates how traditional development expertise can be combined with future-proof technologies.