What Eberle GmbH does

Eberle GmbH (legal entity EBERLE Controls GmbH) is a Nuremberg-based German manufacturer of temperature regulation, heating control, and HVAC components, founded in 1932 by Dr. Otto Eberle as Europe's first specialist company for industrial relays. The company designs, develops, and produces approximately 560 products at its 8,000 m² Nuremberg facility, covering universal flush-mounted thermostat inserts (UTE series in mechanical, electronic, digital, and Matter-WiFi smart variants), surface-mounted digital temperature controllers (ATR 4000 series, RTR-E, Slimline, RTR 9000), thermal actuators, terminal strips, wireless single-room control (INSTAT 868, EASYLINK 868), climate controllers, and an industrial portfolio of relays, contactors, and voltage/current monitoring devices. All products undergo 100% final inspection and comply with EU Ecodesign LOT 20 and German EnEV 2014 energy-efficiency standards; the Oreg sub-brand provides thermostatic valves and sensors exclusively through EBERLE.

The company's technology centers on deterministic control logic — PWM and ON/OFF algorithms, window-open detection, optimum-start optimization, silent triac switching, heating/cooling changeover for heat pumps, and energy-consumption display — with the UTE 3500/3800 series adding manufacturer-independent Matter WiFi integration that connects to Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings without a proprietary gateway or app. EBERLE operates a sales-led go-to-market exclusively through specialist heating and electrical wholesalers and professional installers; end customers cannot purchase directly, and the ELBRIDGE tool on the company website helps installers locate the right wholesaler. Headcount is approximately 150 employees. Certifications include DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, ISO 50001 (2024-2027), VDE manufacturing monitoring, and IHK training-establishment approval.

Following a management buy-out in December 2022 led by Maximilian Alexander Venzke and Aurelien Dubly with sponsor Borromin, the company operates as an independent private GmbH targeting both private households and commercial/public buildings across Germany and broader European markets through its wholesale channel, with product-led growth concentrated in smart-home-capable thermostats, wireless retrofit systems, and energy-efficiency-compliant controls aligned to EU regulation.

Name

Eberle GmbH

Legal name

EBERLE Controls GmbH

Website

https://eberle.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Eberle GmbH (EBERLE Controls GmbH) is a Nuremberg-based German manufacturer of HVAC and temperature-control products — thermostats, actuators, relays, and wireless controls — serving residential and commercial buildings via specialist wholesalers and professional installers across Germany and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Temperature Controls

NAICS

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

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components (IMADANAF)

Keywords

• HVAC temperature controls
• Smart thermostat manufacturing
• Building automation products
• Industrial relay manufacturing
• Heating control systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Nuremberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HVAC Hardware Product Sales: EBERLE generates revenue from the sale of physical temperature control and HVAC hardware products including thermostat inserts (UTE series), surface-mounted temperature controllers (ATR series), thermal actuators, terminal strips, relay modules, and accessories. Products are sold exclusively through specialist wholesale distribution channels and professional installer networks. Revenue is primarily one-time hardware with no recurring revenue stream explicitly described.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

EBERLE manufactures approximately 560 temperature regulation, HVAC, and building technology products at its 8,000 m² facility in Nuremberg, Germany. The portfolio spans flush-mounted thermostat inserts (UTE series including mechanical, electronic, digital, and Matter WiFi variants), surface-mounted digital temperature controllers (ATR series), thermal actuators, terminal strips, 868 MHz wireless radio systems for single-room control, hygrostats, climate controllers, frost and gutter-heating regulators, and an industrial relay program.

Product overview

Eberle GmbH (EBERLE Controls GmbH) offers approximately 560 products across temperature control, air conditioning, and building technology. The portfolio centers on heating technology including the UTE Universal Thermostat Insert family (mechanical, electronic, digital, and smart Matter WiFi variants), ATR surface-mounted digital temperature controllers, and associated terminal strips and thermal actuators. Smart home integration is enabled via Matter WiFi standard in the UTE 3000 series connecting with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings. Wireless control is provided through INSTAT 868 and EASYLINK 868 radio systems. The industrial manifold installation range includes relays, contactors, voltage/current measuring relays, and time relays. Building services products cover universal controllers, frost monitors, gutter heating, and air flow monitors. The Oreg sub-brand (thermostatic valves and sensors) is exclusively distributed through EBERLE. All products are manufactured in Nuremberg, Germany with 100% final inspection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Oreg: Thermostatic heads, valves, thermal actuators, immersion thermostats, contact thermostats, fixed value controllers, and flush-mounted RTR-E 8000 products - now exclusively available through EBERLE

Products and services

• UTE 3500 Smart Thermostat Insert Smart flush-mounted thermostat insert with Matter WiFi connectivity for water-guided heating systems. Controllable via Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings without requiring a separate gateway or proprietary app. Designed for residential and commercial installations seeking manufacturer-independent smart home integration.
• UTE 3800-U Smart Thermostat Insert Smart flush-mounted thermostat insert with Matter WiFi connectivity and 16A relay output for electric heating systems. Includes limiter functions and EU Ecodesign LOT 20 compliance. Controllable via Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings without a separate gateway or proprietary app.
• ATR 4500 Digital Surface-mounted Temperature Controller Digital surface-mounted temperature controller with 21mm slim design, silent triac output, adjustable time schedules, and automatic heating/cooling changeover for water-based systems. Ideal for residential and commercial buildings where low-profile surface installation is required.
• ATR 4800 Digital Surface-mounted Temperature Controller Digital surface-mounted temperature controller with weekly programming, @Home mode, holiday timer, floor probe support, and 16A switching capacity. Supports water-based and electric heating systems with energy consumption display covering the last 2 days, week, month, or year.
• UTE 2800 Series Electronic Flush-mounted Thermostat Electronic flush-mounted room thermostat with 16A switching capacity in three variants: R (room), F (floor), and L (with remote sensor) for versatile heating applications. Supports PWM or ON/OFF control algorithms enabling integration with electric heating systems.
• UTE 4100 and UTE 4800 Digital Thermostat Inserts Digital flush-mounted thermostat inserts with adjustable time programs, Optimum Start function, and heating/cooling applications. UTE 4100 is supplied without a clock; UTE 4800 includes full clock programming. Available in 55x55mm format for all common switch programs with new color variants.
• EASYLINK 868 Wireless Single-room Control System New-generation 868 MHz wireless system simplifying wireless single-room control for heating and cooling, ideal for renovation and retrofitting projects where new cable routing is not possible. Presented at Light + Building trade fair 2026.
• INSTAT 868 Radio System 868 MHz wireless radio system for individual room control, enabling modern heating control without cable routing for renovation and retrofitting applications. Distributed as part of the EBERLE radio systems range.
• UTE Universal Thermostat Inserts Product Family Complete product family of flush-mounted thermostat inserts for water-guided and electric heating systems, available in mechanical, electronic, digital, and smart Matter WiFi variants in multiple sizes (55x55mm, 50x50mm, 63x63mm, 70x70mm) and colors. Compatible with all common switch programmes.
• FRe Flush-mounted Electronic Floor Temperature Controller Electronic flush-mounted floor temperature controller providing user-friendly and convenient control of floor heating systems in residential and commercial properties.
• Slimline Surface-mounted Extra-flat Temperature Controller Surface-mounted room temperature controller with ultra-flat housing design featuring only 18.5mm installation height for seamless integration into any interior environment.
• RTR 9000 Premium Surface-mounted Room Temperature Controller Premium surface-mounted room temperature controller with elegant design and high-quality bimetal technology with thermal feedback for precise comfort temperature control in residential and commercial interiors.
• RTR-E 6000 Classic Surface-mounted Room Temperature Controller Classic surface-mounted room temperature controller with timeless design, clearly arranged terminal row, and generous terminal compartment for easy installation in residential and commercial buildings.
• RTR-E 3000 Basic Surface-mounted Room Temperature Controller Basic surface-mounted room temperature controller with simple design and flexible installation options including snap-on DIN rail, flush-mounted box, or surface mounting. Targeted at cost-effective residential temperature control.
• RTR Electronic Surface-mounted Room Temperature Controller Series Electronic surface-mounted room temperature controllers with changeover contact and PWM output featuring silent triac operation for noise-free switching. Targeted at installations where silent operation is required.
• Clock Thermostats / FIT Programmable Thermostats Programmable thermostats for use as room temperature controllers, floor temperature controllers, or room controllers with limiter function. Features large easy-to-read display for time-based heating programs.
• Terminal Strips for Heating and Cooling Integration 6 or 8-channel terminal strips ready for 230V socket connection, featuring high-quality wired connections for integration with heating and cooling systems, including pump logic and dew point detection. Distributed as part of the heating technology accessories range.
• Thermal Actuators (TS+, TS Slimline) Electrothermal actuators with tool-free mounting and compact design for easy installation on heating manifolds. TS+ and TS Slimline variants available with optional manual function. Distributed as part of the heating technology portfolio.
• Climate Controllers (KLR) for Air Conditioning Systems Climate controllers for air conditioning systems ensuring perfect air quality in buildings with individual temperature and humidity control. Distributed as part of the air conditioning technology portfolio.
• Hygrostats for Humidity Control Humidity control devices for monitoring and controlling humidity levels in climate and building services applications in residential and commercial buildings.
• Universal Building Services Controllers Versatile control units for building services applications providing flexible temperature regulation solutions across residential, commercial, and light industrial building projects.
• Frost Monitors and Gutter Heating Controllers Temperature monitoring devices and controllers for frost protection and roof gutter heating systems to prevent ice formation and protect roofs, gutters, and drainpipes in residential and commercial buildings.
• Open-air Heating, Gutter Heating, and Ice Detectors Outdoor area heating solutions with ice detection systems for driveways, ramps, and gutters to ensure safety in winter conditions for residential and commercial properties. Distributed as part of the building services range.
• Pipe Feeder Regulators Temperature regulators designed for pipe-mounted applications in building services installations, providing direct-contact temperature regulation for heating and process pipe systems.
• Control Cabinet Temperature Controllers Temperature control units for installation in electrical control cabinets managing thermal conditions of equipment in industrial and commercial installations.
• Twilight Switches Light-sensitive switches for automatic lighting control based on ambient light levels in residential, commercial, and outdoor installations.
• Air Flow Monitors Monitoring devices for detecting and controlling air flow in ventilation and HVAC systems used in residential and commercial building services applications.
• Load Shedding Relays (Undervoltage Relays) Undervoltage relays for monitoring and signaling undervoltage and phase failure in three-phase networks, preventing power supply overload in industrial and commercial installations. Distributed as part of the manifold installation industrial range.
• Installation Relays / Coupling Relays (Storage Tank and EVU Relays) Storage tank and installation relays for EVU (electricity utility) applications including storage heater control with switching position indicator and lead-seal capability. Distributed as part of the manifold installation industrial range.
• Installation Contactors for Building Automation Contactors for building installation automation controlling lighting, heating, ventilation, pumps, and heat pumps in industrial and commercial installations.
• Voltage Measuring Relays with Waveform Detection Monitoring relays for AC and DC voltage measurement with automatic waveform detection capabilities for industrial power supply monitoring. Distributed as part of the manifold installation industrial range.
• Single-phase and Multi-phase Voltage Monitors Single-phase and multi-phase voltage monitors for power supply protection with overvoltage/undervoltage selection in industrial installations.
• Three-phase Network Monitors Voltage measuring relays monitoring three-wire and four-wire networks for phase sequence and phase loss detection in industrial three-phase power systems.
• Phase Sequence Relays Three-phase system monitors checking phase sequence and detecting single or multiple phase failures in industrial three-phase power installations.
• Current Measuring Relays Monitoring relays for AC and DC current used in illuminated displays, conveyor belts, pumps, and ventilation systems across industrial applications.
• Installation Time Relays (IZ Series) User-friendly installation time relays with screwdriver-operated function and time range selection via front rotary switches, designed for control cabinet installation in industrial and commercial electrical installations.
• Analogue Standard Time Relays (SB Line) Standard time relays with latching rotary switches for easy function and time range selection with constant functional status display for industrial control applications.
• Digital Temperature and Process Controllers (TR 4400 Series) Microprocessor-based temperature controllers with high control accuracy and digital display for simultaneous actual and setpoint value monitoring in industrial process applications. Distributed as part of the manifold installation industrial range.
• Oreg Sub-brand Product Line (Thermostatic Valves and Sensors) Thermostatic valves, actuators, and temperature sensors including thermostatic heads, valves, thermal actuators, contact thermostats, immersion thermostats, fixed value controllers, and the flush-mounted RTR-E 8000. The entire Oreg product range is now exclusively available through EBERLE as a wholly-owned subsidiary brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings through intelligent control, optimum start function, window open detection, and consumption display enabling users to monitor and reduce energy usage
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Matter / Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA)coreTechnology or IntegrationEBERLE's UTE 3500 and UTE 3800 smart thermostat inserts integrate with the Matter connectivity standard developed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), whose members include Amazon, Google, Apple, and Samsung. Matter enables manufacturer-independent smart home integration without a proprietary gateway or dedicated app.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• tado°: Munich-based smart thermostat vendor competing directly with EBERLE's UTE 3000 series in the EU residential HVAC controls market, with EU-wide smart-home app-based offerings versus EBERLE's wholesaler-mediated model.
• Danfoss: Major European manufacturer of heating controls, thermostatic radiator valves, and floor-heating controls; competes head-to-head with EBERLE's flush-mounted thermostat inserts (UTE) and Oreg sub-brand thermostatic valves.
• Uponor: Finnish underfloor heating and surface-temperature controls supplier; competes with EBERLE's floor temperature controllers (FRe, UTE 2800-F) and wireless floor-heating regulation in European renovation projects.
• Finder: Italian manufacturer of relays, installation contactors, and building-automation components with significant EU distribution; directly comparable to EBERLE's manifold-installation industrial range (coupling relays, installation contactors, voltage measuring relays).

Broad incumbents

• Resideo (Honeywell Home): Spun out of Honeywell and now the main Honeywell Home thermostat brand; offers a broad portfolio of residential and commercial temperature controls and the Lyric/T6/T10 smart thermostat line that overlaps directly with EBERLE's UTE and ATR families.
• Siemens: Diversified industrial conglomerate supplying building automation, HVAC controls, and room thermostats under the Siemens Smart Infrastructure portfolio, overlapping with EBERLE's commercial and public-building segment.
• Schneider Electric: Former ultimate parent of EBERLE Controls (via Invensys, acquired 2014); remains a competing supplier of building management systems, KNX-based room controllers, and Wiser smart thermostats targeting the same installer/wholesaler channel.
• Bosch Thermotechnology: Major German heating-systems manufacturer selling room thermostats, controls, and heat-pump-integrated solutions; competes with EBERLE's UTE and ATR product lines in German residential and commercial installations.
• Viessmann: German heating-system vendor with ViCare/Vitotronic controls and a broad installer-channel footprint; overlaps with EBERLE in residential temperature regulation, particularly around heat-pump changeover scenarios.

Regional players

• Hager: Franco-German electrical installation products manufacturer with a broad switch-and-controls portfolio including KNX room thermostats; relevant peer for EBERLE's 55x55/63x63/70x70 mm flush-mounted format strategy in European electrical wholesale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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