What SCHAKO does

SCHAKO is a privately held German industrial manufacturer of ventilation and air conditioning components and systems, organized as a Kommanditgesellschaft (KG) headquartered in Kolbingen and Messkirch, with operating history dating to approximately 1935. The company designs and produces a broad portfolio of HVAC building components for commercial and public buildings, including air diffusers (ceiling induction, displacement, step-swirl), fire dampers (BKA-EN, BKP-EN, BSK-RPR, STV series) and smoke extraction systems (NRWG compliant with EN 12101-2), volumetric flow controllers, air-water systems (fan coil units, climate convectors, induction units with condensate management), filter diffusers for cleanrooms and laboratories (H13+ per DIN EN ISO 14644), sound absorbers, ventilation grilles, and control systems including a proprietary EasyBus powerline bus system for reduced-cabling fire damper integration. The portfolio is augmented by acquired-and-retained sub-brands ADMECO, NOVENCO Building & Industry, REVEN, SCHNEIDER, SIROCCO, and SMITSAIR under the SCHAKO Group umbrella.

The company sells B2B via a wholly-owned subsidiary network spanning 15+ European countries (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Czech Republic, France, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic, Spain), targeting planners (architects and engineers), installers, and building operators across five primary end-uses: commercial buildings (offices, hotels, care facilities), educational institutions, industrial facilities and laboratories, commercial kitchens, and parking/infrastructure. Revenue mechanics are hardware-led through catalog and custom-sized products priced on a quote basis (no public pricing), supplemented by spare parts and replacement components, custom/special solutions at premium pricing, and recurring revenue from the SCHAKOversity training academy (fire damper seminars, technical courses).

Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, anchored by ISH trade fair presence and supported by digital planning tools: SCHAKOnnect (BIM-compliant CAD browser, V26.1) and SCHAKOLuft (online sizing program) embed the company in the design phase, while SCHAKOnext (customer portal built on Scrivito CMS, NeoDXP CRM, and Auth0 SSO) handles post-sale service. Marketing combines YouTube (SCHAKO TV), LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram with email newsletters (Newsletter2Go) and the Klimastadl training facility in Bavaria. SCHAKO holds multiple sector certifications (EN 12101-2, DIN EN ISO 14644, DIN 1946-4, VDI 2083, VDI 6022) plus GDPR/ePrivacyseal compliance, and was recognized in 2020 with the LüKK-Vertrauenspreis industry award (1st place Ventilatorkonvektoren, 3rd place Luftdurchlässe and Brandschutztechnische Komponenten und Systeme).

Name

SCHAKO

Legal name

SCHAKO KG

Website

https://schako.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SCHAKO is a German manufacturer of HVAC components and systems — air diffusers, fire dampers, smoke extraction, air-water systems, and controls — for commercial and public buildings, distributed B2B through wholly-owned subsidiaries across 15+ European countries under the multi-brand SCHAKO Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Components and Systems

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ventilation & Smoke Control Systems (Smoke Exhaust/Pressurization) (IMADANAI), Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI), Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls (IMADANAD), Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB)

Keywords

• HVAC components
• Ventilation systems
• Air conditioning
• Fire dampers
• Smoke extraction

Headquarters

HQ city

Kolbingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HVAC Components and Systems Sales: Primary revenue stream from manufacturing and selling ventilation and air conditioning components including air diffusers, fire dampers, control devices, sound absorbers, and complete air-water systems to commercial and public building projects. Products are sold B2B to planners, installers, and building operators.
2. Custom/Special Solutions: Revenue from custom-sized and personalized product versions beyond standard catalog offerings, typically at premium pricing.
3. Training and Education Services: Revenue from SCHAKOversity training programs including fire damper seminars and other technical training courses.
4. Spare Parts and Replacement Components: Ongoing revenue from replacement parts including fuses, filter cells, and drive motors for installed equipment.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SCHAKO manufactures and supplies components and systems for ventilation and air conditioning in commercial and public buildings. Its portfolio includes air diffusers, fire and smoke protection dampers, air/water systems, control devices, sound absorbers, ventilation grilles, and the PURVECTOR air-handling line. The company supports customers across planning, installation, and operation phases with digital tools (SCHAKOnnect BIM CAD browser, SCHAKOLuft sizing program, SCHAKOnext customer portal) and training (SCHAKOversity).

Product overview

SCHAKO is a leading European manufacturer of ventilation and air conditioning components and systems for commercial and public buildings. The product portfolio consists of core product categories (fire protection & smoke extraction, filter diffusers, air/water systems, air diffusers, air dampers, ventilation grilles, control devices, sound absorption, and controls) along with sub-brands ADMECO, NOVENCO, REVEN, SCHNEIDER, SIROCCO, and SMITSAIR. The company also offers service platforms including SCHAKOnnect (BIM CAD browser), SCHAKOLuft (online design program), SCHAKOnext (customer portal), and SCHAKOversity (training seminars). SCHAKO's strength lies in providing individualized solutions for specific spatial requirements and challenging conditions such as commercial kitchens, laboratories, process industry, underground parking, and tunnels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PURVECTOR: Product brand for specialized air handling units and ventilation components.
• SCHAKOnnect
• SCHAKOversity
• SCHAKOnext
• SCHAKOLuft

Products and services

• Fire Protection & Smoke Extraction (Brandschutz & Entrauchung) Fire dampers (BKA-EN, BKP-EN, BSK-RPR, STV series), smoke detectors (RMS), and natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators (NRWG) compliant with EN 12101-2 for commercial and public building safety.
• Filter Diffusers (Filterauslässe) Combined air diffusion and filtration units (FKU, FKF series) including filter cells for cleanroom and laboratory applications tested per DIN EN ISO 14644, DIN 1946-4, and VDI 2083.
• Air/Water Systems (Luft-/Wassersysteme) Fan coil units, climate convectors (CULTRA series), and ceiling induction diffusers (DISA series) for combined heating and cooling in commercial buildings.
• Air Diffusers (Luftauslässe) Ceiling induction diffusers (DISA), displacement diffusers (WQA), step swirl diffusers (SIA), and related air outlets for ventilation systems.
• Air Dampers (Luftklappen) Volumetric flow rate controllers (VRA, VM-PRO series) for constant and variable air volume (CAV/VAV) regulation, with EasyBus compatibility for bus integration.
• Ventilation Grilles (Lüftungsgitter) Weather protection grilles, supply and exhaust air grilles (KG series) for air distribution in buildings.
• PURVECTOR Air Handling Products Specialized SCHAKO-branded air handling units and ventilation components for commercial applications.
• Control Devices (Regelgeräte) Volumetric flow rate controllers and bus-compatible regulators (EasyBus, LON, Modbus) for HVAC system control.
• Sound Absorption & Insulation (Schalldämpfung, Schalldämmung) Silencers, membrane absorbers, and baffles for noise reduction in ventilation systems.
• Control Systems (Steuerungen) Integrated control and management systems including EasyBus bus system for fire protection control and BACnet-compatible solutions.
• SCHAKOnnect BIM CAD Browser BIM-compliant CAD data browser (V26.1) providing CAD/BIM product data for SCHAKO products to support planning-phase component selection.
• SCHAKOLuft Online Sizing Program Online design and selection program for accurate dimensioning and selection of SCHAKO products during the planning phase.
• SCHAKOnext Customer Portal Customer portal providing access to order tracking, delivery times, documentation, downloads, and support services for SCHAKO customers.
• SCHAKOversity Training Academy Technical training and seminar program including fire damper seminars and other HVAC training courses, with the Klimastadl facility in Bavaria serving as training center.
• Air Distribution Concepts for Educational Institutions Specialized ventilation and air distribution systems designed for schools, universities, and educational facilities requiring healthy and energy-efficient air quality.

Quantifiable outcome

• Indoor air quality improvement in commercial buildings
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ADMECOcoreOthersSwiss company part of SCHAKO Group ecosystem. Advertised in SCHAKO footer as group company. Offers complementary products in the ventilation and air conditioning sector.
• NOVENCO Building & IndustrycoreOthersPart of SCHAKO Group ecosystem. Advertised in footer as group company. Provides building and industry ventilation solutions.
• REVENcoreOthersPart of SCHAKO Group ecosystem. Advertised in footer as group company. Offers ventilation solutions.
• SCHNEIDERcoreOthersPart of SCHAKO Group ecosystem. Advertised in footer as group company. Provides electronic control solutions.
• SIROCCOcoreOthersPart of SCHAKO Group ecosystem. Austrian company advertised in footer as group company. Specializes in ventilation products.
• SMITSAIRcoreOthersPart of SCHAKO Group ecosystem. Dutch company advertised in footer as group company. Provides air handling solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lindab AB: Listed Swedish manufacturer of ventilation components and ductwork systems for commercial and residential buildings. Comparable to SCHAKO in air distribution components and ventilation grilles, with broader Nordic and European distribution.
• Swegon Group: European supplier of indoor climate solutions including air distribution, ventilation, and controls for commercial buildings. Direct competitor in air diffusers, dampers, and energy-efficient ventilation with strong presence in Northern and Central Europe.
• Aldes Group: French manufacturer of ventilation and indoor air quality solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Overlaps with SCHAKO in air handling, ventilation grilles, and IAQ products, with strong presence in France and Southern Europe.
• Titus HVAC: Manufacturer of air distribution products including diffusers, grilles, and terminal units for commercial buildings. Direct peer to SCHAKO in air distribution components with international presence in Europe, North America, and Asia.
• FläktGroup: European manufacturer of indoor air and climate solutions including air handling units, fans, and ventilation components. Direct peer in commercial and public building HVAC, with comparable product breadth and similar multi-country European distribution.
• TROX GmbH: German-headquartered global leader in air distribution components, fire and smoke protection dampers, and ventilation systems. Direct head-to-head competitor to SCHAKO in commercial building ventilation across Europe with overlapping product categories including air diffusers, fire dampers, and control devices.
• Systemair AB: Listed Swedish manufacturer of ventilation products including fans, air handling units, and air distribution products. Comparable to SCHAKO across air distribution and commercial building ventilation, with broader geographic reach and public-company capital access.
• Renson Ventilation: Belgian manufacturer of ventilation, indoor air quality, and sun protection solutions for commercial and residential buildings. Comparable to SCHAKO in air distribution and IAQ, with strong presence in Benelux and broader Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Belimo Holding AG: Swiss global market leader in HVAC actuators, valves, and sensor technology. Both a SCHAKO supplier (actuators/motors in fire dampers and controls) and an adjacent peer in HVAC control and regulation components for commercial buildings.
• Zehnder Group: Swiss-listed manufacturer of indoor climate solutions including radiant heating/cooling, ventilation, and air purification. Comparable to SCHAKO in commercial indoor air quality applications, though broader scope with significant radiator heritage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/schakokg
• Facebookfacebook.com/SCHAKO.Ausbildung.mit.Zukunft
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schako-kg
• Instagraminstagram.com/schakokg
• Xx.com/SCHAKO_KG

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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