GECO

What GECO does

GECO (legal entity: GECO Groupe SAS) is a French family-owned specialist air-treatment distributor founded in 1978 and headquartered in Drusenheim, France. The company curates and distributes a multi-vendor portfolio across three core axes - dehumidification, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (VMC double flux), and humidification - with adjacent offerings in pool heat pumps, air-to-water heat pumps, hammam steam generators, and thermodynamic hot-water cylinders. Manufacturing is external: key OEM partners are Dantherm/DanX (Denmark) for ventilation and pool air-handling units, Austrian manufacturers for PKOM4 thermodynamic VMC, and German Flexline for steam humidifiers. Technical differentiation rests on Passivhaus Institut certification across multiple VMC ranges (efficiencies up to 98%), French regulatory compliance (Titre V RT2012, RE2020), use of R290 natural refrigerant, full-inverter compressors (COP up to 21.2 on GEPAC-XR pool heat pumps), and connectivity to KNX/Modbus building-management systems and SG-Ready smart-grid signaling.

The go-to-market is consultative and sales-led: a dedicated B2B Pro portal, phone/email-based advisory, and an in-house bureau technique provide project specification, sizing, and after-sales support. Customers span three primary segments - residential homeowners (basement dehumidification, residential VMC, domestic pools), tertiary/commercial buildings (schools, offices, public buildings, light commercial), and indoor pool and wellness facilities (hotel pools, spas, aquatic centers) - with a secondary segment in humidity-controlled storage (archives, museums, cold rooms). Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of equipment plus accessories and spare parts, supported by technical-advisory services; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct, with permanent stock enabling 24-48 hour delivery across France, plus limited export activity to regional markets. Leadership is anchored by President Pierre André under family ownership; no external investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity are disclosed in the available data.

Name

GECO

Legal name

GECO Groupe SAS

Website

https://geco.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GECO is a French family-owned distributor, founded 1978 and based in Drusenheim, specializing in air-treatment equipment - dehumidifiers, VMC double flux ventilation, pool heat pumps, and humidifiers - serving residential, tertiary/commercial, and indoor-pool customers across France with selected export activity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC and Air Treatment Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply (22133)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC & Industrial Ventilation (Chillers, AHUs, Exhaust, Filtration) (EUAEAFAE)

Keywords

• Air treatment equipment
• Dehumidification systems
• Double flux ventilation
• Pool heat pumps
• HVAC distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Reichstett

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Air Treatment Equipment Sales: GECO generates revenue primarily through the sale of air treatment equipment including dehumidifiers, VMC double flux ventilation systems, pool heat pumps, humidifiers, and hammam steam generators. Products are distributed throughout France and to export markets. The company maintains permanent stock of products and accessories for rapid delivery.
2. Technical Consulting & Support Services: Technical advisory services through the bureau technique, helping customers select appropriate equipment for specific air treatment projects. After-sales support and assistance are key service components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GECO is a French specialist distributor of air treatment equipment, offering professional dehumidifiers, high-efficiency double flux ventilation (VMC) systems, thermodynamic ventilation units, pool heat pumps, steam generators for hammam, and industrial humidifiers. The company distributes products manufactured in Denmark and Austria across France and export markets, supported by a technical bureau (bureau technique) providing project consultation and after-sales service.

Product overview

GECO is a specialist in air treatment since 1978, offering a comprehensive product portfolio across three main axes: dehumidification, ventilation (VMC double flux), and humidification. The product range includes portable and wall-mounted dehumidifiers for professional use and indoor pools, adsorption air dryers for various capacities, high-efficiency double flux ventilation units (VMC) certified by PassivHaus including compact units (RCC, HCC, HCV/HCH, RCV series) and thermodynamic versions (PKOM4), decentralized ventilation units (Airdec, Galac), thermodynamic hot water cylinders (GBT series), plug-and-play and advanced air handling units (GPV/GPH, GPV-X/GPH-X) for commercial and pool applications, pool heat pumps (Gepac-xr, Gepac, G-Lite, GEPAC Commerciale) with full-inverter technology, air/water heat pumps (KIRO series), steam generators for hammam (VAPOR, FLH, FLE, C-LINE CDS), and various humidifiers (MINISTEAM E, FLE, SLE, FLH, SLH, GEH) for humidity control. Products are manufactured in Denmark and Austria, with core technologies including R290 natural refrigerant, full-inverter compressors, and PassivHaus certification for energy efficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Dehumidifiers (CDT MKIII, GE, CDF ranges) Professional dehumidifiers for semi-professional and professional use, including mobile (GE125, GE165), wall-mounted (CDF), and professional (CDT MKIII) models. Designed for caves, archives, secondary homes, museums, storage spaces, and pumping stations requiring precise humidity control.
• Pool Dehumidifiers (CDP, CDP(T), DanX ranges) Specialized dehumidifiers for indoor pools including wall-mounted (CDP), recessed (CDP(T)), ducted single-flow, and ducted double-flow (DanX) configurations. Designed for indoor pools, hotel pools, spas, jacuzzis, wellness centers, sports halls, and aquatic leisure facilities.
• Adsorption Air Dryers (ADS, AD ranges) Single-flow (ADS150-300) and double-flow (AD100-1250, AD800-1100, AD1000-3100, AD3000-5000, AD7000-25000) adsorption air dryers for various capacities of moisture control in industrial and commercial applications.
• High-Efficiency Double Flux Ventilation Units (RCC, HCC, HCV, RCV ranges) Passivhaus-certified double flux ventilation units including RCC (compact with 96 connection options), HCC (high-efficiency for apartments/houses/villas), HCV/HCH (multiple models up to 530 m3/h), and RCV320 (ranked first by PassivHaus Institut at 94% efficiency). All certified for residential and commercial applications.
• PKOM4 Thermodynamic Double Flux VMC 4-in-1 thermodynamic double flux VMC that combines ventilation, heating, cooling, and domestic hot water production with dual heat pumps. PKOM4 Classic provides all 4 functions while PKOM4 Trend provides 3 functions without hot water. Features counter-flow or enthalpic heat exchanger, EC fan technology, and LAN connectivity.
• Decentralized Double Flux Ventilation (Airdec, Galac ranges) Decentralized double flux ventilation units including Airdec, Airdec DUO, Galac horizontal, and Galac vertical models. Designed for humid rooms, schools, offices, and public spaces requiring ventilation without a duct network.
• Thermodynamic Hot Water Cylinders (GBT series)

Quantifiable outcome

• VMC Double Flux certified up to 98% heat recovery efficiency (Passivhaus Institut)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Dantherm (Danish Manufacturing)coreTechnology or IntegrationDantherm is the Danish manufacturer of GECO's VMC Double Flux ventilation products. GECO distributes the full Dantherm range including RCC, HCC, HCV, RCV, and HCH ventilation units certified by Passivhaus. The partnership provides access to high-quality European manufacturing with Danish engineering standards.
• DanX / Dantherm Pool SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationDanX products (DanX3 HP, DanX XWPS, DanX XKS) are specialized air handling units for indoor pools and wellness facilities, combining dehumidification, ventilation, and heating. Distributed exclusively by GECO in the French market.
• Austrian Heat Pump ManufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationGECO sources PKOM4 thermodynamic VMC units manufactured in Austria. These units feature dual heat pump technology for ventilation, heating, cooling, and hot water production, certified Passivhaus with 88% efficiency.
• German Humidifier Manufacturers (Flexline)coreTechnology or IntegrationGECO distributes FLH and SLE series steam humidifiers manufactured in Germany by Flexline. These resistance and electrode-based humidifiers produce 3-100 kg/h of steam for archives, museums, offices, and controlled humidity environments.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Unelvent (S&P France): French ventilation manufacturer offering VMC double flux, air handling units, and air quality solutions. Directly comparable to GECO's double flux ventilation portfolio, serving similar French residential and commercial installer customers with overlapping certified energy-efficient products.
• Condair: Swiss-headquartered global humidification specialist manufacturing steam, electrode, and resistance humidifiers. Directly comparable to GECO's FLH, SLH, SLE, and MINISTEAM humidifier portfolio, serving overlapping commercial and industrial customers across Europe with similar product technology.
• France Air: French specialist distributor and manufacturer of air treatment equipment including ventilation, filtration, and HVAC components. Comparable to GECO in targeting professional installers in France with double-flux ventilation and air handling units, with similar consultative technical sales approach.
• Aldes: French-headquartered specialist in ventilation, air treatment, and indoor air quality products. Directly comparable to GECO as both serve French residential and commercial markets with VMC double flux, heat recovery ventilation, and air handling solutions, though Aldes is significantly larger and manufactures its own products.
• Menerga: German specialist manufacturer of dehumidification and ventilation systems for indoor pools, wellness centers, and commercial applications. Closely comparable to GECO's DanX and CDP pool dehumidification range, serving the same European indoor-pool and spa customer base with high-efficiency air handling units.
• Calorex (Dantherm Group): UK-based manufacturer (part of Dantherm Group) specializing in pool dehumidifiers and heat pumps for residential and commercial pools. Comparable to GECO's GEPAC pool heat pump and DanX pool dehumidification lines, with overlapping product positioning in the European pool climate control market.

Broad incumbents

• Kampmann: German HVAC manufacturer specializing in air handling units, heating/cooling systems, and ventilation products. Comparable to GECO's GPV/GPH air handling units and pool ventilation range, serving commercial, institutional, and industrial customers across Europe with broader product breadth.
• Dantherm Group: Danish manufacturer of dehumidifiers, air handlers, and ventilation equipment, and GECO's primary OEM partner. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering many of the same product categories GECO distributes, including Passivhaus-certified double flux units and pool air handling systems, but selling across multiple European markets.
• Atlantic Group: Major French HVAC manufacturer offering heat pumps, ventilation, and air treatment products. Overlaps with GECO's KIRO air-to-water heat pumps and thermodynamic water heaters, and competes for the same French installer channel, but operates at vastly larger scale across multiple HVAC categories.

Regional players

• Vim: French specialist in ventilation, heat recovery, and air treatment solutions for residential and commercial buildings. Comparable to GECO in targeting French installers with VMC double flux products and competitive energy-efficient ventilation positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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