Spartherm Feuerungstechnik

What Spartherm Feuerungstechnik does

Spartherm Feuerungstechnik GmbH is a German manufacturer of premium fireplaces and heating solutions, founded in 1986 in Melle, Lower Saxony, and operated as a privately held family business. The company produces a broad portfolio spanning Kamineinsätze (fireplace inserts), Kaminöfen (freestanding stoves), Kaminanlagen (fireplace systems), Kachelöfen (tile stove inserts), Kaminkassetten (fireplace cassettes), water-bearing fireplaces for central heating integration, electric fireplaces under the DRU Virtuo Evolve series, bioethanol decorative fires under Ebios Fire, and outdoor products under GRDN. Its technology platform centres on the proprietary CAIR smart assistance system, which combines sensor-based automatic combustion control (S-THERMATIK NEO), underpressure safety monitoring (S-USI 3.0), automated door operation (S-ESAM 3.0), electronic flue gas dampening (S-ELA), and catalytic afterburning (S-KAT). All products are designed to comply with BImSchV Stufe 2 and the EU Ecodesign Directive, and the company operates a Polish production facility in Friedeberg (Strzelce Krajeńskie) in addition to its Melle headquarters.

Spartherm serves three primary customer segments: residential homeowners seeking heating, central heating support, or decorative fire solutions; bespoke buyers requiring custom-sized fireplace inserts and cassettes; and commercial hospitality or outdoor-living accounts. The group incorporates acquired brands Dik Geurts (Belgian wood fireplaces) and DRU (Dutch gas and electric fireplaces, founded 1754, and Europe's largest gas fireplace maker), and operates sub-brands Living Fire, Ebios Fire, and GRDN alongside the flagship Spartherm line. The company employs over 1,000 people and produces approximately 50,000 fireplace units per year, of which 35% are exported.

The business model is unit-sales based with no subscription or recurring component. All products are sold exclusively through a qualified specialist dealer (Fachhändler) network in Germany and Europe; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Spartherm supports this channel with a content-rich website, a 4-question product advisor, a product comparison tool, a 3D virtual showroom, downloadable brochures, a blog, and a dealer locator, while direct e-commerce is intentionally avoided to preserve the consultation-installation-service model.

Name

Spartherm Feuerungstechnik

Legal name

Spartherm Feuerungstechnik GmbH

Website

https://spartherm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Spartherm Feuerungstechnik is a German manufacturer of premium fireplaces, stoves, and heating systems, serving residential, bespoke, and hospitality customers across Europe exclusively through a specialist dealer network via its Spartherm, DRU, Dik Geurts, Ebios Fire, and GRDN brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fireplace and Heating Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Major Household Appliance Manufacturing (33522)

SIC

Heating Equip, Except Elec & Warm Air; & Plumbing Fixtures (3430), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433), Household Appliances (3630)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Heating, Fire Pits & Fireplaces Retail (CRAIAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fire Pits & Outdoor Fireplaces (HSAIACAG)

Keywords

• Fireplace manufacturing
• Wood-burning stoves
• Gas fireplaces
• Heating equipment
• Bioethanol fireplaces

Headquarters

HQ city

Melle

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fireplace unit sales: Spartherm generates revenue primarily from the manufacture and sale of fireplace units, fireplace inserts, freestanding stoves, fireplace cassettes, tiled stove inserts, electric fireplaces, outdoor products, and custom fireplace solutions. Products are sold exclusively through qualified specialist dealers. Revenue is generated on a one-time purchase basis for each unit, with no subscription component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Spartherm manufactures and sells premium fireplaces, fireplace inserts, freestanding stoves, fireplace systems, tile stove inserts, fireplace cassettes, electric fireplaces, bioethanol decorative fires, and outdoor gas fireplaces. Products are equipped with the proprietary CAIR smart assistance system (automatic combustion control, pressure monitoring, automated door, flue gas damper, and catalytic afterburning) and are sold exclusively through qualified specialist dealers in Germany and Europe. The portfolio also includes water-bearing fireplace variants that integrate with central heating systems and custom Sonderanfertigungen built to individual specifications.

Product overview

Spartherm Feuerungstechnik is a German manufacturer of fireplace and heating solutions offering a comprehensive portfolio of combustion products. The core product range includes Kamineinsätze (fireplace inserts), Kaminöfen (fireplace stoves), Kaminanlagen (fireplace systems), Kachelöfen (tile stove inserts), Kaminkassetten (fireplace cassettes), Elektrokamine (electric fireplaces via the Virtuo Evolve series), Deko-Feuer (bioethanol decorative fires via the Ebios Fire brand), Outdoor products (gas outdoor fireplaces), and Wasserführende Kamine (water-bearing fireplaces with central heating integration). The company operates sub-brands Living Fire (for stoves and systems) and offers custom manufacturing through Sonderanfertigungen. The Spartherm Group includes acquired brands Dik Geurts (Dutch wood fireplaces) and DRU (Dutch gas and electric fireplaces, Europe's largest gas fireplace manufacturer). Intelligent assistance is provided through the CAIR Kamin-Assistenzfunktionen system including automatic combustion control, pressure monitoring, automatic doors, and catalytic afterburning. Products are available in specialized editions including Premium Edition, Black Edition, and the space-saving Lean Series.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DRU: Dutch fireplace brand and part of the Spartherm group, specializing in gas fireplaces and gas stoves, including the Virtuo electric fireplace series. Founded in 1754, DRU is Europe's largest manufacturer of gas fireplaces and gas stoves.
• Dik Geurts
• Ebios Fire by Spartherm
• Living Fire by Spartherm
• CAIR
• Premium Edition
• Black Edition
• Lean Series
• Trico
• Virtuo Evolve
• PASSO
• Piko
• Cubo
• Senso
• Sino
• Moro
• ambiente
• Lungo
• Convexo Eco Wave
• Diablo Next
• LINE
• LINE+
• GRDN
• Citrin
• Zirkon
• Saphir
• Opal
• Renova
• SIM (Installation Modules)

Products and services

• Kamineinsätze (Fireplace Inserts) Closed fireplace inserts installed into existing fireplace openings or masonry, providing efficient combustion behind a glass ceramic window with multiple viewing configurations (front, tunnel, corner). The core product line of Spartherm, available in numerous series including Premium Edition and Lean.
• Kaminöfen (Fireplace Stoves) Freestanding or wall-mounted combustion stoves in various designs, colors, and configurations, including water-bearing variants that support central heating. Sold under the Living Fire by Spartherm sub-brand and in editions such as Black Edition and Trico steel.
• Kaminanlagen (Fireplace Systems) Pre-cased fireplace units with modern cladding for quick installation, available as wall-mounted or freestanding configurations. Includes the Lean series of compact models with significantly reduced device depth for modern floor plans.
• Kachelöfen (Tile Stove Inserts) Classic tiled stove inserts from the Classic Series (Renova) designed for modernizing existing tile stoves to meet BImSchV emissions standards, combining traditional tile-stove aesthetics with current environmental compliance.
• Kaminkassetten (Fireplace Cassettes) Closed combustion inserts retrofitted into existing open fireplaces to improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and meet current environmental regulations such as BImSchV Stufe 2.
• Virtuo Evolve (Electric Fireplaces) Electric fireplace inserts from DRU (part of the Spartherm group) with realistic LED flame effects, authentic crackling sounds, and heating function, controllable via remote or app without chimney requirements. The 2025 launch expanded the line with additional new models.
• Ebios Fire (Bioethanol Decorative Fires) Automatic burner bioethanol fireplaces from the Ebios Fire by Spartherm brand, offering realistic flame lines in LINE and LINE+ series, controllable via app and integratable into smart home systems without requiring a chimney.
• Fuora-Q M (Outdoor Gas Fireplace) Outdoor gas fireplace from the GRDN sub-brand for garden and terrace use, available in black, white, or anthracite with liquid gas or natural gas operation, marketed to hospitality venues and private outdoor spaces.
• Wasserführende Kamine (Water-Bearing Fireplaces) Fireplaces with integrated water heat exchangers that route heat to central heating systems and hot water preparation, available as inserts (e.g., ambiente H2O), stoves, or complete systems for whole-house heating support.
• Sonderanfertigungen (Custom Fireplaces) Custom-manufactured fireplaces and fireplace cassettes built to individual specifications in size, form, and equipment as unique one-off pieces, addressing non-standard room dimensions and unique architectural integration requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual production of approximately 50,000 fireplace units
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DRUcoreTechnology or IntegrationDRU is a Dutch fireplace manufacturer (founded 1754) that is part of the Spartherm group. DRU specializes in gas fireplaces and is Europe's largest manufacturer of gas fireplaces and gas stoves. DRU also produces the Virtuo Evolve electric fireplace series and its technology is integrated into Spartherm's broader portfolio.
• Dik GeurtscoreTechnology or IntegrationDik Geurts is a Dutch brand within the Spartherm group, known for wood fireplaces combining traditional fire romance with modern design and highest efficiency. The brand offers fireplace inserts and freestanding stoves.
• EBIOS FIREcoreTechnology or IntegrationEbios Fire by Spartherm produces high-quality automatic burner bioethanol fireplaces. The brand offers decorative fire solutions (Deko-Feuer) with realistic flame effects, app control, and flexible placement options without requiring a chimney.
• Living Fire by SparthermcoreTechnology or IntegrationLiving Fire is Spartherm's sub-brand for freestanding stoves (Kaminöfen) and fireplace units (Kaminanlagen). The brand encompasses a broad palette of designs from classic-traditional to modern-elegant styles, available in multiple colors (Titan, Perle, Weiss, Speckstein, Nero, Anthrazit, Kupfer) and forms.
• HKI Industrieverband Haus-, Heiz- und Küchentechnik e.V.coreOthersThe HKI industry association represents manufacturers of domestic heating and cooking equipment nationally, European-wide, and internationally. It has approximately 230 members employing about 65,000 people. The association is active in international standardization work and is the initiator of the World Of Fireplaces (WOF) trade fair. It cooperates with numerous organizations including the ZIV, BDH, BBE, BuVBB, Initiative Holzwärme, and FNR.
• European Fireplace Association (EFA)coreOthersOver 40 member companies from across Europe jointly advocate for sustainable and secure heat from wood. EFA supports policymakers in finding sustainable solutions for biomass and makes proposals for regulatory frameworks and subsidies. The shared goal is to integrate wood heat as a sustainable energy source into the modern heat mix.
• GesamtVerband OfenBau e.V. (GVOB)coreOthersGVOB strongly represents the interests of trades, industry, and wholesale in the fireplace sector. Its communication brand AdK (Agentur des Kachelofenbaus) provides end consumers with neutral, manufacturer-independent information about individual possibilities of heating with wood.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jøtul: Norwegian manufacturer of cast-iron wood stoves and fireplaces founded in 1853, one of Europe's largest fireplace brands. Directly comparable to Spartherm on product category (wood-burning fireplaces and stoves), distribution model (specialist dealer networks), and European premium positioning.
• Contura: Swedish manufacturer of wood stoves and fireplaces, part of the NIBE Group. Competes head-to-head with Spartherm in DACH and Northern Europe on wood-burning stoves, inserts, and dealer-led distribution, with a comparable focus on Scandinavian/Germanic design and emissions compliance.
• Stuv: Belgian fireplace manufacturer producing wood-burning inserts, stoves, and fireplace systems with strong design-led positioning. Directly comparable to Spartherm on product portfolio (inserts, stoves, custom systems), Belgian/German market overlap, and premium dealer channel.
• M-Design: Belgian manufacturer of wood-burning fireplaces, stoves, and custom fireplace systems. Comparable to Spartherm on fuel type (wood), Benelux/DACH market overlap, dealer-led sales, and emphasis on modern European design.
• Dovre: Norwegian/Belgian wood stove and fireplace manufacturer with a broad European dealer footprint. Closely comparable to Spartherm on wood-burning stove portfolio, Belgian manufacturing presence, and emissions-compliant product line.
• Tulikivi: Finnish manufacturer of soapstone fireplaces, stoves, and heat-retaining products. Comparable to Spartherm on premium positioning, European dealer distribution, and the use of natural thermal-mass materials for long heat release.
• Rüegg: Swiss manufacturer of high-end wood-burning fireplaces and chimneys. Comparable to Spartherm on premium fireplace positioning, DACH market overlap, and emphasis on combustion efficiency and design.
• Brunner: German manufacturer of fireplace heating systems, tiled stoves, and heating technology components. Directly comparable to Spartherm on German manufacturing base, Kachelofen/tiled stove product overlap, and BImSchV compliance focus.
• Haas+Sohn: German/Austrian stove manufacturer offering wood, pellet, and gas stoves through a specialist dealer network. Comparable to Spartherm on German-speaking market focus, multi-fuel product portfolio, and dealer-channel distribution.
• Oranier: German heating technology company producing fireplaces, stoves, and pellet heating systems. Comparable to Spartherm on German manufacturing, multi-fuel residential heating portfolio, and specialist-dealer go-to-market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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