Lohberger Group

What Lohberger Group does

Lohberger Group is an Austrian manufacturer of wood-burning cookstoves (Holzherde) and professional gastronomy kitchen equipment, founded in 1925 and headquartered in Schalchen, Upper Austria. The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Austro Holding AG with 251–500 employees and group entities in Austria (Lohberger Küchen Competence Center GmbH), Switzerland (Lohberger Küchen Competence Center (Schweiz) AG, Appenzell), and Germany (Lohberger Lechner Deutschland GmbH). Its product portfolio spans residential wood-burning stoves organized into the Rega, Style, Varioline (Classic, Salzburg, Edition), LCP pellet-hybrid, ZEH central heating, AC, and WH series; combined fireplace-cooking units (BAKE ME, COOK ME); and bespoke commercial kitchen installations including the flagship T1 High-End Herdblock co-developed with Michelin-starred chef Roland Trettl.

The company's core technical differentiator is the patented JETFIRE combustion system, which achieves 84% fuel efficiency, combustion temperatures up to 1200°C, and up to 90% CO emissions reduction versus conventional wood stoves. Products are manufactured in Schalchen under a Made-in-Austria positioning, with extensive customization (custom RAL colors, modular installation configurations) and certification across the strictest European emissions standards (EN 12815, DIN 18880/18882, DIN+, German BImSchV Stage 2, Austrian Article 15a B-VG, Swiss LRV), reinforced by TÜV NORD, ISO 9001, and HKI Cert certifications.

Lohberger generates revenue exclusively through hardware sales via a third-party authorized dealer and installer network — the company explicitly does not sell directly to consumers or publish retail pricing. The customer base spans two segments: residential households seeking premium heating-cooking appliances with sustainability credentials, and the professional HoReCa/gastronomy segment where the brand is endorsed by prominent Michelin-starred chefs. Go-to-market relies on trade shows (INTERGASTRA 2026), the eSales distributor portal (German/English/French), culinary content marketing, and the Lohberger Feuerschule dealer training academy in Mattighofen.

Name

Lohberger Group

Legal name

Lohberger Heiz + Kochgeräte Technologie GmbH

Website

https://lohberger.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Lohberger Group is an Austrian manufacturer of wood-burning cookstoves and professional gastronomy kitchen equipment, founded in 1925 and serving residential households and HoReCa customers across the DACH region through an authorized dealer network and its patented JETFIRE combustion technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Schalchen

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wood-burning and solid-fuel stoves: Traditional wood-fired cookstoves and freestanding hearths for residential kitchens, sold as finished hardware through dealer networks. Models include Rega, Style, 1925, Salzburg, Varioline (LM, LC, LCP series), AC, ZEH (central heating), WH (commercial/hearth), and specialty variants.
2. Central heating and commercial hearths: Heating stoves (Kaminöfen) and central heating hearths (Zentralheizungsherde) that connect to home heating systems, plus commercial kitchen equipment. Revenue generated from higher-specification hardware units through specialized dealer and installer channels.
3. Pellet-hybrid appliances: LCP series (e.g., LCP 75B, LCP 80) combines logwood and pellet burning with automated ignition via timer, thermostat, or web application. Hybrid hardware sold through the same dealer network.
4. Gastronomy/professional kitchen equipment: Commercial kitchen equipment and bespoke high-end cooking solutions for professional chefs and gastronomy businesses. The T1 High-End Herdblock, co-designed with Michelin-starred chef Roland Trettl, exemplifies the premium custom segment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lohberger Group manufactures and sells wood-burning and solid-fuel stoves (Holzherde), central heating hearths (ZEH), pellet-hybrid appliances (LCP series), and bespoke professional gastronomy kitchen equipment. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes its products exclusively through an authorized dealer and installer network across Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and other European markets, with flagship offerings such as the T1 High-End Herdblock co-developed with Michelin-starred chef Roland Trettl.

Product overview

Lohberger Group is a manufacturer of solid-fuel (wood-burning and pellet) cooking and heating appliances, headquartered in Schalchen, Upper Austria. The product portfolio consists of two main categories: residential/commercial wood-burning stoves (Holzherde) and professional gastronomy kitchen equipment (Gastronomieküchenausstattung). The wood stove line is organized into multiple series: (1) the Rega series (compact to large format stoves: Rega 40, 50, 60, 75, 90, 105), (2) the Varioline series split into three sub-lines — Classic (LM/LC models with and without baking oven), Salzburg (traditional styling), and Edition (premium with viewing window and stainless-steel base), (3) the Style series (Modern, Alpin, 1925, Style 60/75/94/Edition/Alpin), (4) the ZEH central heating series (ZEH 55, 90, 110) for whole-house heating integration, (5) the LCP pellet-combi series (LCP 75B, LCP 80) combining wood and pellet fuel, (6) the AC 105 central heating stove, (7) the WH1-720 commercial/economy stove, and (8) the BAKE ME and COOK ME fireplace-combination stoves for heating and cooking/baking. The portfolio also features the patented JETFIRE combustion system across most models for enhanced efficiency. Individual customer solutions and custom-built products (Maßanfertigung) are also offered, including the T1 high-end cooking block developed with chef Roland Trettl.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Varioline: Series of wood-burning stoves including Classic, Salzburg, and Edition variants with various configurations (LM mono without oven, LC combi with oven, LCP pellet hybrid).
• Rega
• Style
• ZEH (Zentralheizungsherde)
• WH (Wirtschaftsherde)
• Jetfire System
• Cook Me
• Bake Me

Products and services

• Rega series wood-burning stoves Classic-line wood-burning stoves in multiple sizes (40–105 cm), combining traditional Austrian kitchen aesthetics with modern design and high-efficiency combustion for residential kitchens. Sold through authorized dealers.
• Style series wood-burning stoves Modern-design wood-burning stoves with contemporary aesthetics (matte black, high-gloss glass fronts, alpine-inspired variants), including the heritage 1925 model. Available in multiple sizes for residential installation.
• Varioline series cookstoves Modular wood-burning cookstoves in three sub-lines (Classic, Salzburg, Edition) with mono (LM) or combi (LC) configurations, available with or without baking oven, for freestanding or built-in kitchen installation.
• LCP pellet-hybrid stoves Hybrid stoves combining logwood and pellet burning with automatic ignition via time control, thermostat, or web application, offering the flexibility of both fuel types in a single appliance.
• ZEH central heating hearths Central heating stoves that cook, roast, bake, prepare hot water, and connect to a home central heating system to heat entire buildings, with adjustable grate for summer/winter operation.
• AC central heating stove Central heating stove that cooks, roasts, bakes, prepares hot water, and heats an entire house, with a switching flap for heat distribution control between cooking and heating.
• WH commercial economy stoves Commercial-grade wood-burning stoves designed for professional kitchen use, featuring flexible chimney connection and adjustable flue pipe for high-volume operations.
• BAKE ME wood-burning fireplace oven Combined wood-burning fireplace and baking stove with integrated warming drawer featuring telescopic pull-out, coated baking tray, and grid rack for simultaneous heating and baking.
• COOK ME wood-burning fireplace stove Combined wood-burning fireplace and cooking stove with integrated ceramic cooking field, allowing users to heat and cook simultaneously while enjoying the view of the fire.
• Professional gastronomy kitchen equipment and T1 High-End Herdblock Bespoke professional kitchen equipment and high-end cooking solutions for hotels, restaurants, and catering businesses (HoReCa), including the flagship T1 Herdblock co-designed with Michelin-starred chef Roland Trettl. Custom RAL colors and made-to-measure solutions available.

Quantifiable outcome

• 84% fuel efficiency (Wirkungsgrad) with JETFIRE System
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Roland TrettlflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMichelin-starred chef and culinary innovator co-designed the T1 High-End Herdblock with Lohberger. This flagship bespoke product exemplifies the intersection of professional gastronomy requirements and Lohberger's manufacturing capabilities, serving as a premium showcase product for the brand.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Morso (Jøtul Group): Danish manufacturer of premium cast-iron wood-burning stoves sold across DACH and broader Europe — comparable premium brand positioning, dealer-channel distribution, and heritage of long-duration operations.
• Klover: Italian manufacturer of wood- and pellet-burning heating and cooking appliances (combined Herd/Heizkessel products) — directly comparable to Lohberger's residential Heiz- und Kochgeräte portfolio and pellet-hybrid line.
• Wiking: German manufacturer of wood-burning stoves and Kaminöfen, distributed via a specialized dealer network across DACH — comparable manufacturing scale, channel model, and target buyer to Lohberger.
• Hase: German/Austrian manufacturer of premium Kaminöfen and wood stoves with a strong design-led positioning — directly comparable premium pricing, dealer channel, and product customization approach.
• Spartherm: One of Europe's largest manufacturers of premium fireplaces and wood-burning stoves, sold through a DACH dealer network — directly comparable product range, regulatory compliance posture, and certification footprint.
• MCZ: Italian manufacturer of wood and pellet stoves, fireplaces, and hybrid biomass heating — comparable in product breadth across log, pellet, and combi variants and in serving European residential heating demand.
• Palazzetti: Italian manufacturer of pellet stoves, fireplaces, and wood-burning heating products — directly comparable in pellet-hybrid technology, European dealer-channel distribution, and product-line breadth.
• Contura (NIBE): Swedish manufacturer of premium wood-burning stoves distributed across DACH and Northern Europe — comparable premium positioning, dealer-channel model, and regulatory-driven emissions performance focus.
• J.Corradi: Italian manufacturer of premium wood-burning stoves, fireplaces, and outdoor heating — directly comparable in wood-combustion technology, custom-configurable product range, and dealer-led distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Viessmann: Large diversified German heating manufacturer with biomass heating (wood and pellet) as one of many technologies — overlaps with Lohberger's central-heating stoves (ZEH/AC) and hybrid systems but operates at a much broader scale across HVAC solutions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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