Cotes

What Cotes does

Cotes A/S is a Danish privately-held manufacturer of industrial adsorption dehumidifiers, headquartered in Viby J, Aarhus, with 101–250 employees and operating since 1986. The company's core technology is rotor-based adsorption dehumidification using silica gel wheels, delivered through a broad product portfolio that includes mobile units (CR80B–CR400B), wind-turbine retrofit units, modular industrial systems (C30E through C105E), cold-store units (C30C–C65C), hybrid condensation-adsorption units (CH22, CH26), standard flexible high-capacity systems (C125–C194), and the Cotes Ultradry line for ultra-low dew point applications. Its patented Cotes Exergic Technology is a three-rotor system achieving cumulative 99.9% moisture removal and enabling regeneration using hot water at 80–90°C, reducing energy consumption in lithium-ion battery dry rooms by 30–40% (up to 92% in some scenarios) and allowing integration of sustainable heat sources such as waste heat, district heating, biomass, solar thermal, and CO₂ heat pumps.

Cotes sells directly to Wind Energy and Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing customers globally and routes all other verticals through a Global Partner Network covering 20+ countries and 26+ regions across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of dehumidifier units, modules and accessories (Heat Recovery, Condensation/LK, Window Kits, controllers, hygrostats), and spare parts serviced through the partner network, with pricing provided via quotation rather than public disclosure. The company claims over 85% global market share in offshore wind turbine dehumidification and more than 20 years of wind-industry experience, while also serving food & beverage, waterworks, paper & printing, heritage preservation, hydropower, and water-damage restoration customers.

Operational differentiation rests on proprietary IP (Exergic three-rotor system, Cotes Wind Overpressure solution, Window Kit), long product lifespans (cited around 40,000 operational hours), and vertical specialization with dedicated product families for each major use case. The firm is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, a member of APQP4wind, and won the Red Dot Award 2025 and German Design Award 2026 for the CL26 lightweight dehumidifier developed in collaboration with Produktdesignerne.

Name

Cotes

Legal name

Cotes A/S

Website

https://cotes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cotes A/S is a Danish manufacturer of adsorption dehumidifiers serving wind energy, lithium-ion battery manufacturing, food & beverage, waterworks, and other industrial sectors globally through direct sales and a 20+ country partner network, differentiated by patented Exergic three-rotor and CWO overpressure technologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Dehumidification Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAOAIAJ

Humidifier & Dehumidifier Installation & Service

Home & Personal Services/Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC Services/Air Duct Cleaning, Ventilation & Indoor Air Quality Services

SECONDARYHSAPAOAB

Structural Drying, Dehumidification & Moisture Control

Home & Personal Services/Residential Renovation Services/Fire, Water & Storm Damage Restoration (Residential Rebuild)

Keywords

• Adsorption dehumidifiers
• Industrial humidity control
• Battery dry room systems
• Wind turbine corrosion protection
• Rotor-based drying technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Aarhus

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Adsorption Dehumidifier Sales: Sale of industrial adsorption dehumidifiers including modular, mobile, lightweight, and specialized product families. Products sold directly to wind energy and battery manufacturing customers globally, and through partner network for other industries.
2. Modules and Accessories: Sale of supplementary products including Heat Recovery modules, Condensation (LK) modules, Window Kits, hygrostats, controllers (DA20), and spare parts for the dehumidifier product line.
3. Spare Parts and Service: Spare parts for Cotes adsorption dehumidifiers ordered through global partners. Service and support provided through the partner network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cotes manufactures and sells adsorption dehumidifiers based on rotor-based silica gel technology for industrial humidity control. Its product portfolio spans modular, mobile, lightweight, hybrid, cold-store, wind-overpressure, desalination, and ultra-low dew-point units, with the Cotes Ultradry line using patented Exergic three-rotor technology for lithium-ion battery dry rooms. Products are sold directly to wind energy and battery manufacturers and through a global partner network for all other industrial applications.

Product overview

Cotes is a Danish industrial dehumidification company that manufactures adsorption dehumidifiers for humidity control in wind energy, battery manufacturing, water damage restoration, food and beverage, and other industrial applications. The product portfolio is organized into multiple families: Cotes Mobile (CR80B, CR240B, CR290B, CR400B) for flexible professional use; Cotes Mobile Wind (CR80B-FC/FCS, CR100, CR240BW, CR400BW) for wind turbine protection; Cotes Lightweight (CL26) for lightweight portable use; Cotes Modular (C30E, C35E, C65E, C105E) for fixed industrial installations with add-on Heat Recovery and Condensation modules; Cotes Wind Overpressure (CWO26, CWO35, CWO65) for offshore wind turbine protection; Cotes Desalters (CD26, CD35, CD65) for near-shore and offshore corrosion prevention; Cotes Cold Store (C30C, C35C, C65C) for sub-zero environments; Cotes Hybrid (CH22, CH26) combining condensation and adsorption; Cotes Standard Flexible (C125, C150, C180, C194) for large-scale industrial use; and Cotes Ultradry (battery dry room systems) based on patented Cotes Exergic Technology featuring a three-rotor system. All core products use rotor-based adsorption technology for temperature-independent humidity control and low dew points.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cotes Ultradry: Ultra-low dew point adsorption dehumidification solutions for battery dry rooms in lithium-ion battery manufacturing. Uses patented Cotes Exergic Technology for energy-efficient moisture removal.
• Cotes Exergic Technology
• Cotes Modular
• Cotes Lightweight
• Cotes Hybrid
• Cotes Wind Overpressure
• Cotes Desalters
• Cotes Cold Store
• Cotes Mobile
• Cotes Standard Flexible

Products and services

• Cotes CL26 Lightweight Adsorption Dehumidifier Lightweight portable adsorption dehumidifier weighing 10.9 kg, using rotor-based adsorption technology, with two operating modes and optional hygrostat control. Designed for wind turbine retrofit, water damage restoration, and transportation applications. Awarded Red Dot Award 2025 for Product Design and Innovation.
• Cotes Modular Series (C30E, C35E, C65E, C105E) Modular fixed-installation adsorption dehumidifiers with electric regeneration. Stainless steel construction for hygiene-sensitive environments. Compatible with Air Condensation (LK), Heat Recovery (HR), Pre/post Cooling, and Post Heating modules. Capacity ranges from 0.8 kg/h (C30E) to 51 kg/h (C105E).
• Cotes Mobile Series (CR80B, CR240B, CR290B, CR400B) Mobile adsorption dehumidifiers for professional applications requiring flexibility and robust performance. Capacities range from 0.44 kg/h to 1.4 kg/h with connected loads from 0.83 kW to 1.97 kW.
• Cotes Mobile Wind Series (CR80B-FC/FCS, CR100, CR240BW, CR400BW) Portable dehumidification units specifically designed for protecting onshore wind turbine components during transport, storage, and operations, popular for retrofit projects. Capacities range from 0.6 kg/h (CR100) to high-capacity (CR400BW).
• Cotes Wind Overpressure Series (CWO26, CWO35, CWO65) Patented Cotes Wind Overpressure (CWO) solutions for protecting offshore wind turbines by maintaining positive pressure that keeps moist and salty air out. CWO26, CWO35, and CWO65 models available for retrofit, harsh marine, and extreme offshore conditions respectively. Connected loads from 1.2 kW to 15.7 kW.
• Cotes Desalters Series (CD26, CD35, CD65) Dry-air overpressure protection products (CD26, CD35, CD65) for near-shore and offshore structures. Provides corrosion prevention through salt removal, with capacity tiers for space-limited, demanding coastal, and large offshore installations.
• Cotes Cold Store Series (C30C, C35C, C65C) Dehumidifiers designed for cold storage rooms and freezers, preventing ice, frost, and fog formation at temperatures down to -25°C. Capacities from 0.3 kg/h (C30C) to 3 kg/h (C65C).
• Cotes Hybrid Series (CH22, CH26) Hybrid dehumidifiers combining condensation and adsorption technology for applications where exhaust ventilation is not an option. CH22 and CH26 models offer silent, duct-free operation with fully closed regeneration-air loop.
• Cotes Ultradry (Battery Dry Room Dehumidification) Ultra-low dew point adsorption dehumidifiers for battery manufacturing and moisture-sensitive industrial processes, based on Cotes Exergic Technology. Can utilize renewable energy sources including waste heat, district heating, biomass, solar thermal, CO2 heat pumps, and electricity. Airflow 1500–34000 m3/h, connected load 52–175 kW.
• Cotes Standard Flexible Series (C125, C150, C180, C194) High-capacity industrial dehumidifiers for large-scale environments requiring precise humidity control. Capacities from 65 kg/h (C125) to 173 kg/h (C194), with connected loads from 93 kW to 249 kW.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85%+ global offshore wind turbine market share
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DryfastminorOthersDryfast provides condensation drying and climate control equipment. Mentioned as an alternative product option under 'More ways to dry' on Cotes website.
• Teddington FrancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted Cotes partner specializing in humidity control and indoor climate solutions for industrial and commercial applications in France. Supports customers with expertise in dehumidification, humidification, and air treatment technologies. Collaborated on Centre Technique du Papier project.
• Richardson Génie ClimatiquecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFrench specialist in HVAC and climate engineering solutions. Responsible for engineering and system design, participated in Centre Technique du Papier humidity control project in France.
• Climafroid AlpescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFrench company designing, installing, and commissioning refrigeration, air conditioning, and air treatment systems. Carried out installation for Centre Technique du Papier project.
• ClimaConfortocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPortuguese partner of Cotes that installed Hybrid CH26 dehumidifiers in a 5-star boutique hotel in Portugal. Specializes in climate control solutions.
• InstavacminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPortuguese installer that worked with ClimaConforto on the boutique hotel project for installing Cotes dehumidifiers.
• Krüger A/ScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss partner of Cotes that selected Cotes C35E adsorption dehumidifier for the Curnera Dam valve chamber project in the Swiss Alps. Specializes in industrial air treatment solutions.
• CTS BeNeLuxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelgian/Dutch partner that provided Cotes dehumidifiers for meat processing facility and Dutch brewery case studies. Specializes in climate control for food and beverage industry.
• ProduktdesignernecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish industrial design studio that collaborated with Cotes on CL26 Adsorption Dehumidifier design. Known for functional and user-focused approach and sustainable product development. Team includes Thomas Ulrik Stepnicka and Kåre Tofte.
• StiesdalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStiesdal Offshore Technologies develops new foundation designs, storage, and PtX solutions for wind energy. COO Peder Nickelsen is a trusted advisor to Cotes with 26+ years of wind industry experience. Partnership for promoting dry-air strategy value in wind turbines.
• APQP4windminorOthersIndustry quality standard organization for wind energy. Cotes has company membership in APQP4wind.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Munters: Swedish-headquartered global leader in air treatment and energy-efficient dehumidification, with a broad industrial product portfolio directly overlapping Cotes' modular adsorption systems and serving many of the same industrial verticals (battery, pharma, food, wind).
• Bry-Air (Desiccant Technologies Group): Indian-origin specialist in desiccant (adsorption) dehumidification with a global footprint, directly competing with Cotes in industrial dry-air applications including battery manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and food processing.
• Seibu Giken: Japanese manufacturer of high-performance adsorption dehumidification rotors and complete dehumidifier units, with strong presence in semiconductor and electronics-grade ultra-low dew point applications that overlap directly with Cotes' Ultradry battery dry room business.
• Condair: Swiss-headquartered humidity control specialist (humidification and dehumidification) with global sales coverage, competing with Cotes in industrial and commercial adsorption drying and overlapping in battery, pharma, and process industries.
• Proflute: Swedish rotor and adsorption dehumidification manufacturer focused on high-performance industrial dry-air systems; directly comparable to Cotes in technology (silica gel rotors) and in serving wind, battery, and general industrial dehumidification customers.
• Dehu Tech: Danish-based industrial adsorption dehumidifier manufacturer with overlapping product positioning in modular and mobile dry-air units, directly comparable to Cotes' Modular and Mobile product families and serving similar European industrial customers.
• Legend Brands (Dri-Eaz): US-based parent of Dri-Eaz and other restoration-focused brands, supplying professional and structural drying dehumidifiers used by water damage restoration contractors — directly comparable to Cotes' Water Damage Drying line and restoration customer base.
• Polygon Group: Global property damage restoration and climate solutions provider that both uses and supplies industrial dehumidification equipment, overlapping with Cotes in water damage restoration and in humidity-controlled industrial environments across multiple geographies.
• Andrew Industries: UK-based designer and manufacturer of adsorption dehumidifiers and environmental control equipment, with comparable rotor-based technology and serving industrial customers across food, pharmaceutical, and process industries — a like-for-like peer to Cotes in product and market profile.

Broad incumbents

• Trotec: German-headquartered broad-line provider of climate control, dehumidification, and water damage restoration equipment; not a pure-play adsorption specialist but overlaps meaningfully with Cotes in restoration, mobile dehumidification, and industrial drying segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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