Nefit Bosch
Nefit Bosch is the Dutch consumer heating brand of Bosch Thermotechniek B.V. (Deventer), selling heat pumps, gas boilers, air conditioning, and smart thermostats to residential and commercial customers across the Netherlands through a certified installer network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersDeventer, Netherlands
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Nefit Bosch does
Nefit Bosch is the primary consumer heating brand of Bosch Thermotechniek B.V., a Dutch private limited company headquartered at Zweedsestraat 1 in Deventer, Netherlands, and ultimately part of Robert Bosch GmbH's Energy and Building Technology division (Bosch Home Comfort Group). The company sells residential and commercial heating, cooling, and hot-water solutions — including central heating boilers (CV-ketels), hybrid and all-electric heat pumps, ground-source heat pumps, air conditioning, hot water cylinders and buffer vessels, smart thermostats, and controls — primarily to Dutch homeowners, housing corporations, and utility/industrial customers. The brand combines two long-established names in Dutch heating: Nefit (founded 1948 in Deventer) and Bosch (international), consolidated under one legal entity in 2013.
The product portfolio is anchored on heat-pump technology, with a deliberate technical positioning around the natural R290 (propane) refrigerant — PFAS-free, F-gas compliant, and ultra-quiet (26–26.5 dB(A) at 3 meters on the Compress 5800i AW and Hybrid 5800i AW) — and a roadmap toward an H2-ready boiler convertible to hydrogen within one hour (target launch ~2029). Connected services are provided through the Bosch EasyControl smart thermostat, HomeCom Easy consumer app, and HomeCom Pro installer portal for remote monitoring of installed heat pumps. Manufacturing, R&D, and commercial operations are concentrated in Deventer, with approximately 500 specialists on site including an international R&D center.
Commercially, Nefit Bosch operates a B2B2C model in which hardware is sold exclusively through a network of certified installers (installateurs) trained at its Deventer training center, with access to documentation, pricing, and spare parts via a Partner Portal, and supplemented by wholesale distributors. Revenue streams include hardware sales across all product lines, recurring service and maintenance contracts, and professional services such as training, commissioning, and BRL certification support. End-customer pricing is quote-based, with all heat pumps eligible for the Dutch ISDE subsidy covering approximately 30% of total cost (e.g., €2,375 for the Compress 5800i AW, up to €12,150 for the Compress 7000 LW). The business is single-country by design at the Nefit Bosch level, though its parent Bosch Home Comfort Group operates 33 production sites and 26 development centers across 100+ countries.
Nefit Bosch firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Nefit Bosch
- Legal name
- Bosch Thermotechniek B.V.
- Website
- https://nefit-bosch.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Nefit Bosch is the Dutch consumer heating brand of Bosch Thermotechniek B.V. (Deventer), selling heat pumps, gas boilers, air conditioning, and smart thermostats to residential and commercial customers across the Netherlands through a certified installer network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Nefit Bosch industry classification
Industry- Product category
- HVAC and Heating Equipment
- NAICS
- Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42373)
- SIC
- Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Heat Exchangers & Thermal Transfer Equipment (IMAHAKAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- HVAC System Replacement & Change-Outs (HSAOAGAB)
Keywords
Where Nefit Bosch is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Deventer
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Nefit Bosch business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Heat Pumps: Sale of heat pumps including hybrid heat pumps, all-electric heat pumps, and ground-source heat pumps for residential and commercial applications
- CV/Ketels (Gas Boilers): Sale of high-efficiency (HR) gas boilers including standard and hybrid-compatible units
- Air Conditioning: Sale of single split and multi-split air conditioning systems
- Boilers and Buffer Tanks: Hot water boilers, heat pump buffers, and buffer tanks for heating systems
- Thermostats and Controls: Smart thermostats and control systems including EasyControl and CH120
- Accessories: Spare parts and accessories for all product lines
- Professional Services: Training, commissioning, and support services for certified installers including BRL certification support
- Service and Maintenance Contracts: Service and maintenance contracts for consumers through certified installers
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | One-time | ISDE Subsidy for Heat Pumps |
| Unit Pricing | One-time | Heat Pump Installation Costs |
| Unit Pricing | One-time | Total Heat Pump System with Floor Heating |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
Nefit Bosch product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Nefit Bosch manufactures and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of heating, cooling, and hot water solutions in the Netherlands. The lineup includes central heating boilers (CV-ketels), heat pumps (hybrid, all-electric, ground-source, and ventilation variants), air conditioning systems, hot water boilers and buffer vessels, smart thermostats, and electric heating solutions. Products are sold primarily through a network of certified installer partners across the Netherlands, supported by professional training and a Partner Portal.
Product overview
Nefit Bosch is a heating technology company (part of Bosch Thermotechniek B.V.) offering a comprehensive portfolio of heating, cooling, and hot water solutions for residential and commercial applications. The core product lineup includes CV-ketels (central heating boilers), warmtepompen (heat pumps) in hybrid and all-electric variants, airconditioning systems, boilers and buffer vessels, and smart thermostats. Key heat pump products include the Bosch Compress 5800i AW (awarded best in test by Consumentenbond 2026), Compress Hybrid 5800i AW (hybrid without indoor unit), Compress 2000 AWF, Compress 3000 AWP, and Compress 7000 LW (ground source). Smart control is enabled through thermostats (CH 120, CR 20 RF, RT 800), the Bosch EasyControl system, and apps including HomeCom Easy App (consumer) and HomeCom Pro (professional monitoring). Products use natural refrigerants including R290 (propane) and R32, with a roadmap toward hydrogen-ready boilers by 2029.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Nefit: Primary consumer heating brand in the Netherlands under Bosch Thermotechniek, offering central heating boilers, heat pumps, and HVAC solutions for residential and commercial applications.
- Bosch
- Compress Series
- Condens Series
- EasyControl
- HomeCom Easy / HomeCom Pro
Products and services
- CV-ketels (Central Heating Boilers) Central heating boilers (HR-ketels) that provide heating and hot water for residential and commercial buildings. Available in standard and hybrid-compatible variants.
- Warmtepompen (Heat Pumps) Heat pumps for sustainable heating and cooling, available in hybrid, all-electric, ground source, and ventilation variants. The portfolio includes air/water and ground/water systems for residential and commercial applications.
- Bosch Compress 5800i AW All-electric monoblock air/water heat pump available in 4, 5, 7, 10, and 12 kW capacities. Uses natural R290 (propane) refrigerant, operates at 26.5 dB(A) noise level, and achieved highest score in Consumentenbond 2026 test.
- Compress Hybrid 5800i AW Hybrid heat pump without indoor unit or buffer vessel, can be connected to existing CV boiler installations from Nefit or other brands. Uses natural R290 (propane) refrigerant, operates at 26 dB(A), available in 4, 5, and 7 kW capacities.
- Bosch Compress 2000 AWF Hybrid heat pump without indoor unit, combined with HR boiler for high capacity heating (up to 30 kW). Uses R32 refrigerant, suitable for large homes, apartment buildings, and commercial buildings with cascade options.
- Bosch Compress 3000 AWP High capacity monoblock air/water heat pump with 27 kW power output, designed for utility and commercial applications.
- Bosch Compress 7000 LW Ground/water heat pump for large residential, stacked construction, and utility use. Available in horizontal and vertical variants with eight power types from 22 to 80 kW. Features optional passive cooling unit.
- Bosch Condens 7000 WP HR boiler with 70 kW capacity, designed for commercial and utility heating applications.
- Airconditioning (Air Conditioning Systems) Air conditioning systems including single split and multi split units for residential and commercial cooling applications.
- Boilers en Buffervaten (Hot Water Cylinders and Buffer Vessels) Hot water cylinders and buffer vessels including models for heat pumps, electric boilers, heat pump boilers, and solar boilers.
- Elektrische oplossingen (Electric Heating Solutions) Electric heating solutions including electric hot water devices and electric heating units (electric boilers, electric convectors, infrared panels) for residential use.
- Bosch EasyControl Smart Thermostat Smart home thermostat system with accompanying app for easy control of heating via smartphone with voice control capability.
- Thermostats (CH 120, CR 20 RF, CR 11 (H), RT 800) Smart thermostats including CH 120, CR 20 RF, CR 11 (H), and RT 800 for controlling heating systems via apps and voice control.
- Groot Vermogen (High Capacity Industrial Heating) High capacity heating solutions for industrial and utility applications.
- HomeCom Easy App Mobile application for controlling Bosch heating systems, providing intuitive operation and remote access for consumers.
- HomeCom Pro (Professional Installer Monitoring Portal) Online portal for professional installers to remotely monitor heat pump installations, view performance data including starts/stops, supply temperature, heating curves, and outdoor unit behavior.
- H2 Ready CV-ketel (Hydrogen-Ready Boiler) Hydrogen-ready central heating boiler that runs on natural gas but can be converted to hydrogen within one hour, representing the company's future-proofing strategy for the energy transition.
Quantifiable outcome
- Bosch Compress 5800i AW achieved the highest score among 21 tested heat pumps by Consumentenbond (mei/juni 2026)
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Nefit Bosch
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Nefit Bosch technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Nefit Bosch partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.
- R&R SystemscoreR&R Systems is a specialist in sustainable energy systems including geothermal systems. They installed two Bosch Compress 7000 LW ground-source heat pumps at Fletcher Hotel Teugel. R&R Systems is BRL-certified for ground-source heat pump installations and received Dutch premiere for the optional passive cooling unit. They partner with Nefit Bosch for installation and maintenance of complex heat pump systems.
- Heijmans UtiliteitcoreHeijmans Utiliteit is an installation company specializing in utility buildings. They partnered with Nefit Bosch for the Scouting Doornakkers Eindhoven project, installing a hybrid system with Bosch Compress 3000 AWP heat pump and Bosch Condens 7000 WP boiler. Heijmans has a maintenance contract for all cultural buildings in the municipality of Eindhoven.
- ENWA Installatieservice NoordminorSingle-person installation company run by Jack Bakker specializing in heat pump installations in the Groningen region. Installed an all-electric Bosch 5800i Tower in a farmhouse conversion. Works closely with Nefit Bosch for monitoring and support.
- Jansen InstallatietechniekminorFamily-owned installation business serving as long-time Nefit Bosch dealer (dating back to the owner's father's era). Specializes in hybrid heat pump solutions for residential projects including large villas and commercial buildings.
- Bosch Home Comfort GroupflagshipNefit Bosch in Deventer is part of the international Bosch Home Comfort Group, a worldwide provider of efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions. The group includes brands like Bosch, Buderus, Hitachi, and YORK. In August 2025, Johnson Controls/Hitachi Air Conditioning residential and light-commercial HVAC activities were acquired, nearly doubling the group's size.
- BuderuscoreBuderus Heiztechnik GmbH was acquired by Robert Bosch Group in 2004, creating Bosch Thermotechnik. The brands Nefit, Bosch, and Buderus were combined in 2013 into Bosch Thermotechniek B.V., with Nefit Bosch as the leading consumer brand in the Netherlands and Bosch as the international brand for industry and utilities.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Nefit Bosch competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Remeha (BDR Thermea Group): Remeha is the leading Dutch competitor in residential heating, offering gas boilers, hybrid heat pumps, and all-electric heat pumps through a certified installer network similar to Nefit Bosch. Both brands compete head-to-head in the Dutch replacement and new-build markets with subsidy-eligible product portfolios.
- Intergas: Intergas is a Dutch-based boiler and heating manufacturer focused on high-efficiency condensing boilers for the residential market, with a comparable go-to-market through Dutch installers. It is a direct competitor in the gas boiler segment and increasingly in the hybrid heat pump space.
Broad incumbents
- BDR Thermea Group: BDR Thermea is the European parent of multiple heating brands including Remeha, De Dietrich Thermique, and Bayard. It competes broadly with Nefit Bosch across hybrid heat pumps, boilers, and renewable heating solutions across multiple European geographies.
- Vaillant Group: Vaillant Group is a leading European heating, hot water, and heat pump manufacturer (brands Vaillant, Saunier Duval, Bulex). It offers a comparable residential product portfolio (heat pumps, boilers, controls) and competes with Nefit Bosch across several European markets.
- Viessmann: Viessmann is a German manufacturer of heating, industrial and refrigeration systems with a strong presence in heat pumps (Vitocal), boilers, and integrated energy solutions. It is a broad-line competitor with similar technology depth and installer-channel strategy to Nefit Bosch.
- Daikin: Daikin is a global HVAC leader (heat pumps, air conditioning, refrigeration) with strong brand presence in the Dutch residential heat pump and air conditioning markets. It directly competes with Nefit Bosch's heat pump and AC product lines.
- Mitsubishi Electric: Mitsubishi Electric is a global manufacturer of air-source and ground-source heat pumps (Ecodan series) and air conditioning with established Dutch distribution. Its residential heat pump portfolio competes with Nefit Bosch's Compress range for installer-led projects.
- Panasonic Heating & Cooling: Panasonic offers Aquarea air-to-water heat pumps and residential air conditioning systems with growing Dutch market presence. It is a comparable technology competitor in the all-electric and hybrid heat pump categories that Nefit Bosch targets.
- Atlantic (Groupe Atlantic): Groupe Atlantic is a French-based manufacturer of heating, hot water, and HVAC solutions with brands such as Atlantic and Thermor. It offers heat pumps and boilers across European markets, competing with Nefit Bosch particularly in residential hybrid and all-electric heat pump segments.
Others
- Buderus (Bosch brand): Buderus is a sister brand of Nefit Bosch within Bosch Thermotechniek B.V. in the Netherlands, targeting the utility and industrial heating segment. While not a direct competitor in the residential channel, the brand overlap makes it a useful comparable for the Bosch heating portfolio economics.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Profiles2 records
Nefit Bosch subsidiaries and ownership
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Frequently asked questions about Nefit Bosch
What does Nefit Bosch do?
Nefit Bosch manufactures and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of heating, cooling, and hot water solutions in the Netherlands. The lineup includes central heating boilers (CV-ketels), heat pumps (hybrid, all-electric, ground-source, and ventilation variants), air conditioning systems, hot water boilers and buffer vessels, smart thermostats, and electric heating solutions. Products are sold primarily through a network of certified installer partners across the Netherlands, supported by professional training and a Partner Portal.
Is Nefit Bosch a public or private company?
Nefit Bosch is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Nefit Bosch founded?
Nefit Bosch was founded in 2004. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Nefit Bosch based?
Nefit Bosch is headquartered in Deventer, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Nefit Bosch make money?
Eight revenue lines are on record. Heat Pumps are the primary driver. The others are CV/Ketels (Gas Boilers), air Conditioning, boilers and Buffer Tanks, thermostats and Controls, accessories, professional Services and service and Maintenance Contracts.
Who are Nefit Bosch's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Remeha (BDR Thermea Group) and Intergas. Broad incumbents are BDR Thermea Group, Vaillant Group, Viessmann, Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Panasonic Heating & Cooling and Atlantic (Groupe Atlantic). Buderus (Bosch brand) is listed as an others.
Does Nefit Bosch have an API?
No public API is recorded for Nefit Bosch.
What industry is Nefit Bosch in?
Nefit Bosch's product category is HVAC and Heating Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAKAC, Heat Exchangers & Thermal Transfer Equipment, with a secondary code of HSAOAGAB, HVAC System Replacement & Change-Outs. Its NAICS code is 333415 and its SIC code is 3585.