Eberhardt

What Eberhardt does

Eberhardt is a French family-owned distributor, founded in 1912 in Strasbourg and now in its fourth generation of family leadership, specializing in the exclusive distribution of premium European-made home and professional appliances in France and the Maghreb. The company operates two main commercial divisions: Grand Public, distributing high-end consumer appliances under exclusive partnerships with ASKO (Swedish cooking and laundry, since 2013), Falmec (Italian kitchen hoods, since 2009), and Gessi (Italian kitchen mixers, since 2023); and Eberhardt Pro, distributing professional equipment for foodservice, textile care, and scientific refrigeration through partnerships with European manufacturers including Liebherr (since 1954), Giorik, Moretti Forni, Sigma, Tecfrigo, Brema, Hoonved, Schulthess/Merker, and Gram. Eberhardt also develops its own professional brands Tecnox (since 2000) and G+ (cold equipment, since 2024), and operates a dedicated scientific cold division.

The business model is asset-light distribution: revenue (€180M in 2021, up from €160M in 2020) is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of premium appliances, supplemented by recurring after-sales service revenue from a 30,000+ spare parts catalog, a 15-year parts availability guarantee, and 24-hour emergency delivery across metropolitan France. Go-to-market is hybrid: 50 field commercial agents serve both consumer and professional buyers directly, a network of authorized dealer-installers accesses a 24/7 B2B spare parts portal, and the LiveStore Paris showroom delivers an experiential channel for consumers, kitchen designers, and architects. Operations are supported by ~35,000 m² of logistics and warehouse infrastructure (Lyon, Strasbourg, Saint-Vulbas) handling 330,000 appliances and 90,000 spare parts per year, by 210 employees across France and Morocco (via the EFM subsidiary in Casablanca), and by a two-tier governance structure (Supervisory Board and Management Board) preserving family control.

Technically, the company's competitive offer rests on the engineering and brand equity of its European manufacturer partners rather than on proprietary in-house technology; the principal cited proprietary feature is the Falmec CIRCLE TECH air filtration system, a centrifugal motor with multi-pass metallic and zeolite carbon filtration.

Name

Eberhardt

Legal name

EBERHARDT S.A.S.

Website

https://eberhardt.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Eberhardt is a 110+ year-old French family-owned distributor, headquartered in Strasbourg, that exclusively distributes premium European-made household and professional appliances in France and the Maghreb via the ASKO, Falmec, Gessi, Liebherr, and Tecnox brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Appliance Distribution

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Wholesale (AFAIALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (Foodservice) Wholesale (AFAIALAI)

Keywords

• Premium appliance distribution
• Professional kitchen equipment
• Home appliance retail
• Spare parts distribution
• European brand distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Strasbourg

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales - Grand Public: Sale of high-end European household appliances (cooking, refrigeration, laundry care) through exclusive partnerships with brands like ASKO, Falmec, and Gessi.
2. Equipment Sales - Professional: Sale of professional equipment for foodservice, laundry, and scientific refrigeration through exclusive partnerships with European manufacturers.
3. Spare Parts Sales: Over 30,000 spare parts references available, with 15-year availability guarantee and 24-hour emergency delivery across metropolitan France.
4. After-Sales Service: Technical support and maintenance services for both consumers and professionals, available 7/7 for professionals and 5 days/week for consumers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Eberhardt is a French distributor and exclusive French partner for premium European appliance manufacturers, serving both individual consumers (Grand Public) and professional foodservice, laundry, and scientific clients. The company supplies high-end cooking, refrigeration, laundry, and cleaning equipment under exclusive brand agreements (ASKO, Falmec, Gessi, Liebherr, Tecnox, G+, etc.), complemented by consulting, logistics, installation, and a 24/7 after-sales service with 15-year spare parts availability guarantee.

Product overview

Eberhardt is a French distributor and exclusive partner for European premium appliance brands, serving both individual consumers (grand public) and professionals. Its portfolio is organized across three divisions: (1) Grand Public — distributing exclusive European brands ASKO (Swedish cooking and laundry), Falmec (Italian kitchen hoods), and Gessi (Italian kitchen mixers); (2) Eberhardt Pro — a broad range of professional equipment covering refrigeration (Afinox, Liebherr), cooking (Giorik, Tecnox, Moretti Forni), pizza preparation (Sigma), dishwashing (Hoonved), bar and display (Tecfrigo), ice machines (Brema), and textile care (Schulthess/Merker); and (3) Eberhardt Scientific — specialized cold equipment for scientific and laboratory use (Gram, Liebherr). Eberhardt supplements its brand distribution with its own brands G+ (cold equipment, since 2024) and Tecnox (professional kitchen, since 2000). Services include expert advice, logistics, installation, technical support, and a dedicated after-sales service portal (sav.eberhardt.fr) with 24/7 professional support and a Paris LiveStore experiential showroom.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ASKO Premium Home Appliances Swedish premium cooking and laundry care appliances (dishwashers, washing machines, dryers) distributed exclusively in France by Eberhardt, targeting demanding individual consumers seeking Scandinavian craftsmanship and 20-year tested durability.
• Falmec Kitchen Range Hoods Italian design-forward kitchen range hoods featuring proprietary CIRCLE TECH air filtration technology, distributed exclusively in France by Eberhardt for high-end residential kitchens.
• Gessi Premium Kitchen Mixers Italian premium kitchen mixer taps designed, developed, and manufactured entirely in Italy, distributed exclusively in France by Eberhardt since 2023 for high-end residential kitchens.
• Liebherr Professional & Scientific Refrigeration European-manufactured refrigeration equipment from German specialist Liebherr, serving both consumer and professional foodservice and scientific laboratory clients, distributed exclusively in France by Eberhardt since 1954.
• Tecnox Professional Kitchen Equipment Eberhardt's own brand range of professional kitchen equipment manufactured under OEM/whitelabel partnership, serving professional kitchens in foodservice operations.
• G+ Professional Cold Equipment Eberhardt's own brand line of professional cold/refrigeration equipment launched in 2024, developed in collaboration with a globally recognized expert manufacturer, targeting professional kitchen markets.
• Moretti Forni Pizza Ovens Italian-manufactured electric and gas pizza ovens from specialist Moretti Forni, distributed in France by Eberhardt since 1999, targeting pizzerias and foodservice professionals.
• Giorik Professional Cooking Equipment Italian-manufactured innovative professional cooking equipment from Giorik, distributed in France by Eberhardt since 1998, serving restaurants, hotels, and commercial kitchens.
• Brema Ice Machines Italian-manufactured ice machines and ice cube makers from specialist Brema, distributed in France by Eberhardt since 1985, serving bars, restaurants, and foodservice operations.
• Tecfrigo Display Cases and Serving Counters Italian-manufactured display cases and serving counters for presentation from specialist Tecfrigo, distributed in France by Eberhardt since 1992, serving bars, restaurants, and food retail operations.
• Afinox Professional Refrigeration
• Schulthess Professional Laundry Equipment Swiss-manufactured professional and industrial washing machines and tumble dryers from Schulthess, distributed in France by Eberhardt, serving laundries, dry cleaners, and textile care professionals.
• Gram Scientific Refrigeration Danish-manufactured scientific cold equipment from Gram for laboratories, pharmacies, and research facilities, distributed in France by Eberhardt Scientific division.
• Eberhardt SAV (After-Sales Service) Comprehensive after-sales service offering 30,000+ spare parts references with 15-year availability guarantee and 24-hour emergency delivery across metropolitan France, with 7/7 professional technical support and 5-day consumer support.
• LiveStore Paris Experiential Showroom Experiential boutique showroom in Paris (19 Rue Goubet, 75019) allowing consumers, professionals, kitchen designers, and architects to discover, test, and experience Eberhardt's distributed appliance brands.

Quantifiable outcome

• 330,000 appliances shipped per year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• GessimajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Italian premium kitchen mixer manufacturer headquartered in Serravalle Sesia. Premium kitchen faucets designed, developed, and manufactured entirely in Italy. Partner since 2023 for Grand Public segment.
• SigmamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Italian manufacturer of pizza dough equipment headquartered in Torbole Casaglia. Partner since 2018 for Professional segment.
• ASKOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Swedish premium appliance brand specializing in dishwashers, washing machines, and dryers. Scandinavian craftsmanship with 20-year tested durability. Partner since 2013 for Grand Public segment, headquartered in Lidköpping, Sweden.
• FalmeccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Italian kitchen hood specialist headquartered in Vittorio Veneto. Known for innovative design and proprietary CIRCLE TECH filtration technology. Partner since 2009 for Grand Public segment.
• AfinoxmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2006Italian refrigeration equipment manufacturer for storage and preparation in Marsango. Partner since 2006 for Professional segment.
• TecnoxcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2000Eberhardt's own brand for professional kitchen equipment since 2000, headquartered in Strasbourg.
• Moretti FornimajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1999Italian specialist in electric and gas pizza ovens headquartered in Mondolfo. Partner since 1999 for Professional segment.
• GiorikmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1998Italian manufacturer of highly innovative cooking equipment headquartered in Sedico. Partner since 1998 for Professional segment.
• TecfrigomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1992Italian specialist in display cases and serving counters headquartered in Castelnovo di Sotto. Partner since 1992 for Professional segment.
• BremamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1985Italian specialist in ice machines and ice cube makers headquartered in Villa Cortese. Partner since 1985 for Professional segment.
• LiebherrcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1954German specialist in refrigeration, serving both consumers and professionals. European leader in refrigeration technology headquartered in Ochsenhausen, Germany. Exclusive partnership since 1954 for Professional segment.
• SchulthessmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss manufacturer of professional and industrial washing machines and dryers headquartered in Wolfausen. Partner for Professional laundry segment.
• GrammajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDanish expert in scientific refrigeration - made in Denmark for scientific segment.
• CEPROCmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentre d'Excellence des Professions Culinaires in Paris - culinary excellence training center partnership for education and training.
• EM StrasbourgmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcole de Management de Strasbourg - management school partnership for talent development and recruitment.
• BPI CampusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBPI Campus educational publisher partnership for food trade professions.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Groupe Brandt: French major appliance manufacturer and distributor with a comparable premium-and-mid-market portfolio across cooking, refrigeration, and laundry. Directly comparable as a France-headquartered player operating overlapping categories and serving both retail and professional channels.

Broad incumbents

• De Dietrich: Iconic French premium appliance brand (cooking, refrigeration, laundry) with deep heritage in the high-end segment. Comparable to Eberhardt's Grand Public positioning as a premium European appliance name competing for the same demanding French consumer.
• Miele: German premium appliance manufacturer with global reach and a professional (Miele Professional) division for commercial laundry and lab/dental equipment. Directly comparable as a vertically integrated European premium brand that overlaps with both Eberhardt's consumer and professional portfolios.
• SMEG: Italian premium appliance manufacturer known for design-led refrigeration, cooking, and small appliances, with a growing professional/HO.RE.CA. division. Comparable to Eberhardt on premium positioning, European manufacturing origin, and dual consumer/professional go-to-market.

Emerging players

• BORA: German premium cooktop-extraction (downdraft) specialist with proprietary technology and direct-to-consumer distribution. Comparable to Eberhardt's Falmec ventilation franchise as a premium European kitchen-air brand; an emerging player with a more DTC-oriented model that could pressure traditional distribution.
• La Cornue: French heritage premium range and cooking specialist (now under Middleby). Comparable to Eberhardt's professional cooking portfolio as a premium French cooking brand serving both demanding consumers and high-end hospitality kitchens.
• Lacanche: French family-owned premium range cooker manufacturer serving professional and high-end residential kitchens. Comparable to Eberhardt on French heritage, premium positioning, and dual B2C/B2B (chef/HO.RE.CA.) customer base.
• Fagor Professional: Spanish-origin professional cooking, refrigeration, and laundry equipment manufacturer with a HO.RE.CA. focus across Europe. Comparable to Eberhardt Pro as a European professional-kitchen equipment supplier competing in the same foodservice customer base.

Regional players

• V-ZUG: Swiss premium appliance manufacturer with strong design and service reputation in the DACH region. Comparable as a high-end European appliance maker competing for the same premium positioning, though primarily Swiss/German rather than French-channel focused.
• Sub-Zero & Wolf: American ultra-premium refrigeration and cooking brand with growing European presence. Comparable to Eberhardt's premium positioning and selective distribution model; primarily competes via dealer networks in the same ultra-premium tier Eberhardt serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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