Seifert Systems

What Seifert Systems does

Seifert Systems is a German family-owned manufacturer of industrial thermal management and climate control solutions for enclosures, cabinets, and machinery, founded in 1965 and headquartered in Radevormwald, Germany, with a core operating subsidiary and contract manufacturing facility in Birzebbuga, Malta. The company's product portfolio spans compressor-based enclosure cooling units (SLIMLINE, SLIMLINE PRO, SLIMLINE NEO with natural refrigerant R290, COMPACT INDOOR/OUTDOOR), thermoelectric Peltier coolers (SOLITHERM PELTIER), air-to-air and air-to-water heat exchangers, industrial chillers (SOLITHERM CHILL), filter fan ventilation (SOLIVENT PRO), enclosure heaters, thermostats, and LED lighting — totaling 671 catalog products. Underlying technologies include inverter-driven compressors, microchannel condensers reducing refrigerant charge by 50%, and thermoelectric cooling for hazardous and refrigerant-free applications. Certifications across CE, UKCA, UL, cURus, EN 378, EN IEC 60335-2-40, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and Carbon Neutral position the company for stringent industrial and regulatory environments, particularly the EU F-Gas Regulation 2024/573 phase-down.

The company monetizes through B2B hardware sales on a quote-based pricing model, complemented by a contract manufacturing services (MES) business in Malta providing PCB assembly, cable harness, box build, and system integration, plus a global technical service and support network. Go-to-market combines direct field sales teams in 10+ countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy, USA, Australia, China, Malta) with an authorized distribution partner network spanning 40+ additional countries. Target customers are enterprise and mid-market OEMs and system integrators in industrial automation, renewable energy and battery storage, automotive, food and beverage/pharma, IT and telecommunications, and medical/environmental technology. The company also operates the CalCoolator, a free online sizing tool, and an Insights Knowledge Hub supporting technical content marketing, with 600+ employees serving customers in 50+ countries and Malta-based carbon-neutral manufacturing since 2020.

Name

Seifert Systems

Legal name

Seifert Systems GmbH

Website

https://seifertsystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Seifert Systems is a German family-owned manufacturer (founded 1965) of industrial thermal management solutions — enclosure cooling, thermoelectric coolers, heat exchangers, chillers, and filter fans — serving OEMs and system integrators across automation, energy, automotive, and industrial markets in 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Thermal Management Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Industrial enclosure cooling
• Thermal management systems
• Compressor cooling units
• Thermoelectric cooling
• Contract manufacturing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Radevormwald

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Thermal Management Products: Design, manufacture, and sale of thermal management products for industrial enclosures and machinery including compressor cooling units, thermoelectric coolers, heat exchangers, chillers, filter fans, enclosure heaters, thermostats, and LED lighting. Revenue generated through product sales to industrial customers. Complex products require technical specification and quote-based pricing.
2. Contract Manufacturing Services (MES): Turn-key engineered and manufactured solutions for external customers. Low volume, high-mix production with comprehensive services including SMT & through-hole PCB assembly, cable harness assembly, box build & system integration, functional testing, conformal coating, laser marking, and packaging/logistics. Located in Malta at HF 09/10 Hal-Far Industrial Estate, Birzebbuga BBG 3000.
3. Technical Service & Support: Global service network providing on-site service, remote monitoring, and expert repair services through certified technicians. Service locations in Germany, Switzerland, USA, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, China, Malta, Italy, Mexico, and UAE.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Seifert Systems designs, manufactures, and sells industrial thermal management and climate control hardware for electrical enclosures and machinery, including compressor-based enclosure cooling units (SLIMLINE NEO, SLIMLINE PRO, SLIMLINE, COMPACT INDOOR/OUTDOOR), thermoelectric Peltier coolers (SOLITHERM PELTIER), air-to-air and air-to-water heat exchangers (SLIMLINE HEX), industrial chillers (SOLITHERM CHILL, 2–12 kW), filtered enclosure ventilation (SOLIVENT PRO filter fans), and accessories such as heaters, thermostats and LED lighting. The company also operates a Contract Manufacturing Services (MES) division in Malta offering SMT/through-hole PCB assembly, cable harness assembly, box build, system integration, conformal coating and testing for external industrial customers, plus a global service and support network.

Product overview

Seifert Systems is a leading manufacturer of industrial climatization solutions for enclosures and cabinets since 1965. Their product portfolio centers on thermal management equipment organized into four main categories: enclosure cooling (compressor-based SLIMLINE NEO, SLIMLINE PRO, SLIMLINE, COMPACT INDOOR, COMPACT OUTDOOR; thermoelectric SOLITHERM PELTIER; SOLITHERM PROTEC for corrosive environments), liquid cooling (SOLITHERM CHILL chillers and air/water heat exchangers), ventilation (SOLIVENT PRO filter fans, SOLIVENT PRO TOP roof fans, FC 4000 protection hoods), and accessories (SOLIFLEX heaters, thermostats, STRIPLITE LED lighting). The portfolio also includes engineering software (CalCoolator sizing tool) and contract manufacturing services. The company emphasizes F-gas compliant, environmentally-friendly solutions using natural refrigerants like R290 and PFAS-free technology across their product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SLIMLINE NEO High-performance enclosure cooling unit using natural refrigerant R290 (propane) with GWP 0.02. Features inverter technology delivering EER up to 3.6, approximately 30% smaller housing, and 75% reduced refrigerant charge compared to conventional units. Certified to IEC/EN/UL 60335-2-40, PFAS-free and EU F-Gas Regulation 2024/573 compliant beyond 2031.
• SLIMLINE PRO Enclosure cooling unit with modern industrial design featuring microchannel condenser technology. Standard IP 55 protection with stainless steel variants up to IP 56/Type 4X. Multiple cooling capacities with one cutout design for simplified inventory management. Up to 30% energy savings.
• SLIMLINE PRO TOP Roof-mounted enclosure cooling unit for space-constrained applications. Filter-free, maintenance-free design with integrated RS 485 MODBUS interface and digital controller. Cooling capacities from 650 W to 2,100 W.
• SLIMLINE (original) Filterless enclosure cooling units with IP 54/Type 12 protection. Maximum cooling performance with minimum installation depth. Energy-free condensate evaporation from 820 W upwards. Available with NEMA 4X stainless steel covers.
• SLIMLINE HEX AIR/AIR Air-to-air heat exchangers for stable enclosure climate. Efficient heat transfer without mixing internal and external air, with protection class up to IP 56.
• SLIMLINE HEX AIR/WATER Air-to-water heat exchangers for safe and reliable heat dissipation. Compact design with cooling capacities up to 5 kW when cold water connection is available.
• COMPACT INDOOR Economical indoor enclosure cooling units for cabinet temperature control. Mild steel powder coated construction.
• COMPACT OUTDOOR Outdoor-rated enclosure cooling for NEMA/Type 4X applications. IP 56 protection with stainless steel options and operating range from -40°C to 55°C.
• SOLITHERM PELTIER Refrigerant-free thermoelectric cooling units based on the Peltier effect. IP 66 protection with AC (120V, 230V) and DC (12V, 24V, 48V) voltage options. Operating range -20°C to 70°C. Cooling capacities from 30 W to 800 W. ATEX-certified models for hazardous areas available.
• SOLITHERM PROTEC Enclosure cooling for aggressive ambient conditions. Stainless Steel 316 (V4A) housing with coated condenser for petrochemical, water treatment and coastal applications.
• SOLITHERM CHILL industrial chillers Industrial liquid cooling chillers for plants and machinery. Cooling capacity range 2,000 W to 12,000 W. Three heights with eight capacities, same footprint (595x595 mm). Standard model (2K accuracy) or Precision model (0.5K accuracy). Speed-controlled compressors and fans for precise temperature control, with App connectivity for remote parameter access.
• SOLIVENT PRO Industrial enclosure ventilation system with filtered, cooler ambient air supply. IP 54/55, UL Type 12, 3R protection. Tool-free installation, energy-efficient motors. Multiple air flow capacities from 52 to 1,500 m³/hr. Optional FDA variants for food industry applications.
• SOLIVENT PRO TOP Roof mounted filter fans for enclosure ventilation when side mounting is not possible. Low installation depth with easy maintenance. Air flow from 80 m³/h to 1,500 m³/h with single cutout size.
• FC 4000 Protection Hoods Enhanced protection hoods for SOLIVENT PRO filter fans and exhaust filters. IP 56 / UL Type 4X protection against wind driven rain and water jets. Mild steel or stainless steel AISI 304 (V2A) with food-safe blue gasket options.
• SOLIFLEX Cabinet Heaters Fan heaters and PTC heaters for avoiding humidity and condensation in enclosures and cabinets. DIN rail mounting for AC and DC applications.
• SOLIFLEX Thermostats Mechanical and electronic thermostats and hygrostats for optimal climate control inside enclosures. Available as NC and NO variants with DIN rail mounting.
• STRIPLITE LED Lights Energy saving LED enclosure lighting with motion sensor. Wide voltage range AC/DC, impact resistant polycarbonate housing and daisy chain connection.
• Contract Manufacturing Services (MES) Turn-key engineered and manufactured solutions for external industrial customers including low volume high-mix production, electronics manufacturing (SMT and through-hole PCB assembly, functional testing, quality control), cable harness assembly, box build and system integration, rapid prototyping, conformal coating, laser marking, packaging/logistics, and environmental/IP testing. Located at HF 09/10 Hal-Far Industrial Estate, Birzebbuga BBG 3000, Malta.
• CalCoolator sizing software Free online sizing software tool for selecting the right enclosure cooling product from the Seifert portfolio. Collects user parameters (enclosure dimensions, heat load, ambient conditions) and recommends an appropriately sized product to avoid over- or under-dimensioning.

Quantifiable outcome

• EER up to 3.6 achieved by SLIMLINE NEO through inverter technology and R290 refrigerant
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Lm-therm Elektrotechnik AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner covering Germany (94501 Aldersbach). Resells Seifert thermal management products in the region.
• OEM Automatic (Czech Republic)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner covering Czech Republic (250 66 Zdiby). Part of broader OEM Automatic network across multiple European countries.
• OEM Automatic (Finland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner covering Finland (20750 Turku) and Baltic states (Latvia).
• GOGATECminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner covering Austria (1210 Vienna).
• AXL Imperial Ltd. (Cyprus)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner covering Cyprus (1095 Nicosia).
• AXL Imperial Ltd. (Greece)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner covering Greece (11634 Athens).
• Polak Bros. Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner covering Israel (Petach Tikva).
• KOLBI Electronica S.A.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner covering Spain (48012 Bilbao).
• ElectroMechanicaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner covering South Africa (Johannesburg).
• Nationwide Technical Products LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner covering United Kingdom (Kent TN8 6ED).
• MFB Products Asia PTE LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner covering Singapore (BLOCK 8 Pandam Crescent).
• Duelco A/SminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner covering Denmark (DK-9200 Aalborg SV).
• C. D. Automation Pvt. Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner and service partner covering India (Kolkata).
• Heinen & Hopman Airconditioning LLCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner and service partner covering United Arab Emirates (Dubai Maritime City).

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pfannenberg: German-headquartered specialist manufacturer of thermal management products for industrial enclosures, including filter fans, cooling units, heat exchangers, and chillers. Closest direct comparable to Seifert across product range, customer base (industrial automation), and European heritage with global distribution.
• STEGO: German specialist in enclosure climate control, offering cooling units, filter fans, heaters, thermostats, and hygrostats for industrial cabinets. Highly comparable product portfolio targeting the same industrial automation and control cabinet customers as Seifert, with similar European mid-market positioning.
• Kooltronic: US-based specialist manufacturer of air conditioners, heat exchangers, and fans for industrial and electronic enclosures. Direct comparable niche competitor focused on the same enclosure thermal management category, though with primarily North American geographic concentration.

Broad incumbents

• Rittal: German global market leader in industrial enclosures and accompanying climate control solutions, part of the Friedhelm Loh Group. Offers enclosure cooling, air conditioning, and heat exchangers as part of a much broader enclosure portfolio, competing directly with Seifert at industrial automation customers but with substantially larger scale.
• nVent (Hoffman): US-listed electrical connection and protection solutions provider with the Hoffman brand offering enclosure climate control products. Competes in enclosure cooling globally as part of a broader electrical portfolio, addressing the same industrial enclosure customer base.
• Schneider Electric: Global industrial automation and electrical equipment giant offering enclosure thermal management (ClimaSys range) as part of its broader industrial automation portfolio. Competes with Seifert for industrial cabinet cooling spend, especially with large OEMs and panel builders.
• Eaton: US-listed global power management company offering enclosure cooling and climate control products as part of its electrical components portfolio. Overlaps with Seifert in serving industrial panel builders and OEMs requiring thermal management of electrical enclosures.
• Vertiv: US-listed provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions including precision cooling, thermal management, and IT enclosures. Overlaps with Seifert in industrial cooling and is increasingly a competitor as edge computing and IT-adjacent enclosure cooling demand grows.
• Danfoss: Danish global supplier of HVAC, refrigeration, and industrial automation components including compressors, controls, and refrigerant solutions. Broader incumbent with overlapping technology platforms (compressors, refrigerants like R290) used in similar thermal management applications.

Emerging players

• Carel Industries: Italian-listed manufacturer of control solutions and precision cooling/humidification for HVAC, refrigeration, and data center applications. Adjacent comparable in chillers and precision cooling, increasingly relevant to Seifert as data center and battery storage thermal management markets grow.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance25 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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