Development, manufacture and distribution of aerodynamically optimized PV mounting systems for roofs, façades and open spaces
Aerocompact Europe GmbH
Satteins (AT) · Nüziders (AT) · Bulgaria (BG)New on Amplifa
About AEROCOMPACT
Aerocompact Europe GmbH, based in Satteins (Vorarlberg, Austria), develops, manufactures and distributes aerodynamically optimized mounting systems for securing photovoltaic modules on roofs, façades and open spaces. The starting point was a patented clamp system in which the module itself acts as a structural element, reducing the material requirement of the mounting system by about one third. The systems are engineered on a project-specific basis according to roof structure or ground conditions, location, and wind and snow loads; the components are made predominantly of aluminium and stainless steel. The portfolio is complemented by the digital planning platform AEROTOOL (3D system design, CAD plan, project report, installation plan, bill of materials) as well as engineering, consulting, webinars and a Certified Partner Program. The products have been installed in over 60 countries; production takes place in Satteins, Nüziders and Bulgaria. Customers include installation and solar specialist companies, project developers and wholesalers.
- Site
- Satteins, Austria
- Processes
- Development, manufacture and distribution of PV mounting systems (mounting systems for roofs,, Digital planning and structural design of PV systems (AEROTOOL: 3D system design, CAD plan,, Simplified pitched roof rapid planning with verified structural analysis, installation plan and, Project-specific engineering for special structural and geotechnical requirements, Product testing and approval: wind tunnel tests, CE marking, patented construction details,, Installation of PV systems with ballasted, anchored or combined position securing, Mounting system for flat roofs (concrete, bitumen, foil, gravel, green roofs) – COMPACTFLAT S, SN, Mounting system for pitched roofs (tile, slate, corrugated metal roofs) – COMPACTPITCH; seam,
- Materials
- Aluminium (aluminium profile rail, friction coefficient measuring case), Stainless steel A2-70, Stainless steel A4-80, Steel (aluminium or steel rails for anchoring), Needle felt (building protection mats), Butyl adhesive tape (building protection mats, foil/bitumen sleeves), Aluminium, Steel
- Certificates
- CE marking, Wind tunnel tests, Test certificates for mechanical stability
- Founded
- 2014
- Industries
- Photovoltaics / solar energy, Installation and solar specialist companies, Project development, Wholesale
- 01
Engineering and system design (wind/snow loads, geotechnics)
- 02
Digital planning with AEROTOOL / AERO.GO
- 03
Manufacturing of system components
- 04
Pre-assembly of components
- 05
Sales, consulting and Certified Partner Program
- 06
Installation on roof, façade or open ground
Materials and processes
Aluminium
Aluminium profile rails (X40, X50, X60) as the central structural element of pitched roof systems, in lengths from 1980 to 5850 mm, also available in black.
Stainless steel A2-70
Flat-head and hammer-head screws (DIN 603, DIN 6923) for connections within the mounting system.
Stainless steel A4-80
Hexagon nuts M8 with flange and locking serration (DIN 6923-M8-S).
Steel
Aluminium or steel rails for anchoring the mounting system.
Butyl adhesive tape / needle felt
Building protection mats and pre-assembled foil or bitumen sleeves for protecting the roof surface.
Sites
Satteins
ATHeadquarters and production
- Materials
- Aluminium, stainless steel
Nüziders
ATProduction
Bulgaria
BGProduction
Products and system components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development, manufacture and distribution of PV mounting systems (mounting systems for roofs,Assembly | – | – | – | – | Aluminium, Steel, Stainless steel |
| Digital planning and structural design of PV systems (AEROTOOL: 3D system design, CAD plan,Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Simplified pitched roof rapid planning with verified structural analysis, installation plan andEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Project-specific engineering for special structural and geotechnical requirementsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Product testing and approval: wind tunnel tests, CE marking, patented construction details,Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Installation of PV systems with ballasted, anchored or combined position securingAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mounting system for flat roofs (concrete, bitumen, foil, gravel, green roofs) – COMPACTFLAT S, SNAssembly | – | 2,500 mm (module size COMPACTFLAT SN 2) × 1,310 mm (module size COMPACTFLAT SN 2) | – | – | Aluminium, Steel |
| Mounting system for pitched roofs (tile, slate, corrugated metal roofs) – COMPACTPITCH; seam,Assembly | – | – | – | – | Aluminium, Stainless steel |
| Mounting system for façades (concrete, sandwich and trapezoidal façades) – COMPACTWALLAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Open-ground mounting system for demanding ground conditions – COMPACTGROUND GSAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pre-assembly of system components (pre-assembled front feet, click base plates andAssembly | – | – | – | – | Aluminium, Plastic (butyl, needle felt) |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and testing
The mechanical stability and reliability of the components are demonstrated through wind tunnel tests, test certificates and CE marking; the systems are patent-protected and tested to the highest industry standards. A 25-year warranty and 30 years of functional capability are provided on all components.
| Evidence | Satteins |
|---|---|
| CE marking | |
| Wind tunnel tests | |
| Test certificates for mechanical stability |
History
- 2014
Founded by Mathias Muther simultaneously in Austria and the USA.
- 2015
Establishment in the Asian market.
- 2018
Establishment of a Management Board; from 2018 to 2021 revenue tripled into the double-digit millions.
- 2022
Founding of a holding company; Mathias Muther moves to chairmanship of the supervisory board; revenue doubles into the double-digit millions.
- 2023
Total revenue exceeds 100 million euros for the first time.
- 2025
AEROTOOL available free of license fees and without restrictions since February.