What OCHSNER Wärmepumpen does

OCHSNER Wärmepumpen GmbH is an Austrian heat pump manufacturer founded in 1978, headquartered in Haag with a registered office in Linz. The company is the dedicated heat pump arm of the OCHSNER family business, which traces its roots to 1872. Since 1992, the firm has concentrated exclusively on heat pump technology and operates as one of the earliest European industrial-scale producers in the category. It manufactures exclusively in Austria (and some operations in Germany) using Industry 4.0 processes including 3D printing, with an R&D budget averaging 6% of turnover. The company employs between 101 and 250 staff.

OCHSNER offers a full-range heat pump portfolio covering all heat sources: air source (AIR HAWK, AIR EAGLE, AIR MILAN), ground source / brine (GEO FOX, TERRA FOX), groundwater (AQUA FOX), and dedicated hot water heat pumps (EUROPA N, EUROPA MINI), plus buffer/storage tanks and large-capacity commercial/industrial systems. Outputs span from 2 kW residential units to 2,500 kW industrial installations, with flow temperatures up to 120°C for high-temperature industrial applications. Products carry ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, and EHPA European Quality Label certifications, with energy efficiency ratings up to A+++ and air-source operation down to -23°C. Over 200,000 units have been deployed globally, and installed systems have saved an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of CO2.

The business model combines hardware sales with system planning, engineering services, and aftermarket managed services including remote internet-based maintenance and equipment rental. Go-to-market runs primarily through a certified Systempartner network across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, and France, supplemented by direct enterprise sales for large commercial and industrial projects. Marketing leverages digital channels, content publishing in four languages, and sustainability positioning through WWF Climate Group and UNICEF partnerships. With an 80% export rate and recent Asian market entry, international expansion is the principal growth lever. The company is family-owned, led by fifth-generation entrepreneur Kari Ochsner (also referenced as Karl Ochsner) alongside Managing Director Philipp Wagner, with no disclosed external institutional investors.

Name

OCHSNER Wärmepumpen

Legal name

OCHSNER Wärmepumpen GmbH

Website

https://ochsner.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

OCHSNER Wärmepumpen is an Austrian family-owned manufacturer of heat pumps for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, offering a full-range portfolio from 2 kW to 2,500 kW across all heat sources, distributed through a certified system partner network across DACH, Poland, France, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heat Pump Systems (HVAC)

NAICS

Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (33241)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433)

akta.pro primary industry

Heat Pumps (Air/Water/Ground Source) (IMAHAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE), Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components (IMADANAF), Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Heat pump manufacturing
• Residential heating systems
• Geothermal heat pumps
• Air source heat pumps
• Industrial heat pumps

Headquarters

HQ city

Haag

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heat Pump Product Sales: OCHSNER manufactures and sells heat pumps across all heat source types (air, ground, groundwater) for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, ranging from 2 kW to 2500 kW. Products are sold through a system partner network and directly to large project clients. The company also rents heat pump systems as part of its business model.
2. System Planning and Engineering Services: OCHSNER provides planning services for energy and heating systems, including technical consulting for system design, sizing, and integration. This is delivered in partnership with the system partner network and directly for large-scale projects.
3. Aftermarket Services: OCHSNER generates revenue from customer service, maintenance, and remote maintenance services for installed heat pump systems. The company offers remote internet-based maintenance for many products, providing ongoing service revenue.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

OCHSNER Wärmepumpen manufactures and sells heat pump systems that use air, ground (brine/water), and groundwater as heat sources for heating, active cooling, and domestic hot water preparation. The portfolio spans power outputs from 2 kW for residential homes to 2,500 kW for industrial and infrastructure projects, with high-temperature models reaching flow temperatures of up to 120°C. Products are manufactured exclusively in Austria (and some in Germany) and are sold through a certified system partner network and directly for large-scale projects.

Product overview

OCHSNER Wärmepumpen is a comprehensive heat pump manufacturer offering a full product range for all heat sources. The portfolio includes air source heat pumps (AIR HAWK, AIR EAGLE, AIR MILAN), ground source/brine heat pumps (GEO FOX, TERRA FOX), groundwater heat pumps (AQUA FOX), and dedicated hot water heat pumps (EUROPA N, EUROPA MINI), plus storage tanks and large-capacity commercial/industrial heat pumps ranging from 2 to 2,500 kW. Products are manufactured exclusively in Austria and Germany, featuring technologies for heating, cooling, active cooling, and domestic hot water preparation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AIR HAWK: Air source heat pump product line
• AIR EAGLE
• AIR MILAN
• GEO FOX
• TERRA FOX
• AQUA FOX
• EUROPA N
• EUROPA MINI

Products and services

• AIR HAWK Air Source Heat Pump Air source heat pump providing heating, cooling, and domestic hot water for residential and commercial applications. Features split air/water design for quiet and efficient operation.
• AIR EAGLE Air Source Heat Pump New air source heat pump model featuring high efficiency and quiet operation for residential and commercial heating and cooling applications.
• AIR MILAN Air Source Heat Pump Air source heat pump designed for efficient heating and cooling with advanced control technology for residential and commercial use.
• GEO FOX Ground Source Heat Pump New ground source (brine/water) heat pump utilizing geothermal energy for high-efficiency heating and cooling.
• TERRA FOX Ground Source Heat Pump Ground source heat pump using geothermal or brine energy for reliable heating and cooling.
• AQUA FOX Groundwater Heat Pump Groundwater heat pump extracting energy from groundwater for efficient heating and cooling.
• EUROPA N Hot Water Heat Pump Dedicated hot water heat pump for efficient domestic hot water preparation.
• EUROPA MINI Hot Water Heat Pump Compact hot water heat pump for smaller domestic hot water requirements.
• OCHSNER Storage Tanks (Speicher) Buffer and storage tanks for hydraulic integration with OCHSNER heat pump systems.
• Large Capacity Heat Pumps High-capacity heat pumps for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure applications with power ranges from 2 to 2,500 kW, including models with flow temperatures up to 120°C.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.5 million tonnes of CO2 saved since 1978 through customer use of OCHSNER heat pumps
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mitsubishi Power EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCHSNER Wärmepumpen has a collaboration with Mitsubishi Power Europe for large-scale heat pumps, combining OCHSNER's heat pump technology with Mitsubishi Power's power generation and energy systems expertise to address industrial and large-scale heating applications.
• WWF Climate GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCHSNER is a partner of the WWF Climate Group, working alongside other high-profile companies to combat global warming. The shared goal is to promote climate-conscious thinking and action among employees, customers, and business partners, and to campaign for the transformation to a decarbonised economy and society.
• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCHSNER supports UNICEF in providing solar-powered and climate-resilient water systems in Malawi. By the end of 2023, 164 solar-powered water supply systems were installed, providing 786,082 people with access to clean drinking water and reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 46.7 tonnes per small system per year.
• WWF AustriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCHSNER and WWF Austria co-produced a cookbook for leftovers to fight food waste, demonstrating OCHSNER's broader commitment to sustainability beyond its core business. The cookbook is available for download on WWF Austria's website.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Daikin: Global HVAC and heat-pump leader; a broad incumbent that competes with OCHSNER across residential air-source heat pumps and commercial/industrial applications, with far greater scale and vertical integration.
• Mitsubishi Electric (Living Environment Systems): Global manufacturer of air-source and ground-source heat pumps (Ecodan) serving residential and commercial markets; OCHSNER's partner Mitsubishi Power Europe is part of the same Mitsubishi group, making this an adjacent and partly complementary peer.
• Bosch Thermotechnology (Home Comfort): Division of the Bosch Group offering heat pumps, heating and cooling systems across residential and commercial segments; competes with OCHSNER on full heat-source coverage but is part of a much larger industrial conglomerate.

Direct peers

• Viessmann: German heating technology manufacturer with broad portfolio of heat pumps, boilers and system solutions — comparable to OCHSNER across residential, commercial and industrial heat-pump applications and family-ownership heritage.
• Vaillant: European heating and heat-pump manufacturer with deep installer channel in DACH and a comparable residential-to-commercial product range — direct competitor in air- and ground-source heat pumps.
• NIBE Energy Systems: Swedish heat-pump leader with broad residential and commercial portfolio across air, ground and exhaust-air source — closely comparable product breadth and export-driven growth profile, but publicly listed and considerably larger.
• IDM Energiesysteme: Austrian-based heat-pump and solar thermal manufacturer serving residential and commercial segments — a same-country, comparable SME peer competing for Austrian and DACH project wins.
• Stiebel Eltron: German family-owned heat-pump and hot-water specialist offering residential and commercial heat pumps across air and ground source types — directly comparable to OCHSNER in product scope, channel model (installer network) and DACH focus.
• Weishaupt: German family-owned heating technology company with significant heat-pump activities including high-output industrial units — comparable to OCHSNER in industrial high-temperature positioning and family-firm DNA.

Regional players

• Wolf (part of Bosch Home Comfort): German heating and heat-pump brand focused on DACH and selected European markets; comparable mid-market positioning to OCHSNER in residential and commercial heat pumps but with a more limited international footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCiGJvlnweI3_U1AJuODpKKw
• Facebookfacebook.com/ochsnerwaermepumpen
• Instagraminstagram.com/ochsnerwaermepumpen

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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