PLUTA attorney Ilkin Bananyarli appointed provisional administrator for RÜCKERT + MÜLLER GmbH

RÜCKERT + MÜLLER GmbH based in Karlsruhe has filed for insolvency. On 16 March 2026, the Local Court of Karlsruhe ordered provisional insolvency administration for the company’s assets and appointed attorney Mr Ilkin Bananyarli from PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH as provisional administrator. The team also includes attorney Mr Niko Maier.

In recent days, the insolvency administration team has gained an overview of the situation and held initial discussions with the company’s customers and suppliers as well as a number of interested parties. The electrical engineering specialist is continuing to operate without restrictions. Orders are being processed as usual and contacts remain available to customers.

Mr Ilkin Bananyarli from PLUTA said, “The business is continuing to operate. Our aim is to find a long-term solution for the company. We will review all potential courses of action and conduct the process of finding an investor over the coming weeks. We are looking for an investor to acquire the business.”

RÜCKERT + MÜLLER employs 55 people. They have already been informed about the latest developments by those in charge. The employees’ wages and salaries are guaranteed for a period of three months thanks to specific substitute benefits provided under German insolvency law. The PLUTA team is in the process of securing pre-financing of these. This will ensure that the salaries are paid as normal.

The company has filed for insolvency due to liquidity problems resulting from declining sales. Management said, “Our motivated team is working with the provisional insolvency administrator on a long-term solution. We hope to secure an investor.”

The company has been offering innovative electrical installation solutions since 1980. RÜCKERT + MÜLLER plans and designs comprehensive electrical engineering concepts covering energy, safety and security, and connected systems. It also installs PV systems and implements modern lighting solutions. In the area of electric mobility, the company offers advanced charging infrastructure solutions (such as charging stations and wallboxes) with all of the necessary safety and security features for fast, safe charging. RÜCKERT + MÜLLER also specialises in building automation setups as well as bespoke safety and security solutions, such as access control systems, safety lighting and smoke/fire alarms.