Quooker

What Quooker does

Quooker is a Dutch-origin manufacturer and seller of instant boiling water taps, founded in 1970 by Henri Peteri in the Netherlands and now operating internationally through regional subsidiaries including Quooker Deutschland GmbH, headquartered in Korschenbroich, Germany. The company designs and sells a modular kitchen tap system comprising a faucet connected to a compact vacuum-insulated reservoir (PRO3, COMBI, or COMBI+) installed under the sink, delivering 100°C boiling water on demand; the optional CUBE add-on extends the system to chilled still and sparkling water via CO2 cylinders.

The underlying technology centers on proprietary high-vacuum insulation, which keeps water at 108°C in the reservoir while consuming only 10W in standby and earning Energy Efficiency Class A under EU regulations. Safety is built into the hardware through a child-safe double-press-and-turn operating ring, a drip-shaped water flow that reduces scalding risk, and an insulated faucet outlet. The product portfolio spans 35+ tap variants across four families (Flex, Fusion, Classic Fusion, and Nordic) in multiple finishes including chrome, stainless steel, black, gunmetal, rose copper, patinated brass, and gold, with hardware pricing from €1,220 to €1,870 per tap and €1,200 for each reservoir module.

The business model combines one-time hardware sales with recurring consumables and service revenue: CO2 cylinder refills for the CUBE, Scale Control R filter cartridges, and the SWAP post-warranty reservoir replacement service. Quooker distributes through a hybrid channel of 4,000+ specialist kitchen dealers in Germany complemented by a flagship showroom in Korschenbroich and a direct e-commerce webshop (quooker.de). The company is privately held and family-owned by the Peteri family, with Walter R. Peteri and Daniel Hörnes serving as managing directors of the German subsidiary.

Name

Quooker

Legal name

Quooker Deutschland GmbH

Website

https://quooker.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Quooker is a Dutch-origin, family-owned manufacturer of instant boiling water taps, founded in 1970 and selling vacuum-insulated modular kitchen tap systems (PRO3/COMBI/COMBI+ reservoirs plus optional CUBE for sparkling water) through 4,000+ specialist dealers and direct e-commerce, primarily to residential homeowners in Germany and the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Kitchen taps and instant hot water systems

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Heating Equip, Except Elec & Warm Air; & Plumbing Fixtures (3430)

akta.pro primary industry

Irrigation & Outdoor Plumbing Products (IMADALAI)

Keywords

• Boiling water taps
• Kitchen mixer taps
• Instant hot water dispensers
• Sparkling water taps
• Kitchen water systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Korschenbroich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales (Taps and Reservoirs): One-time sales of boiling water taps (Flex, Fusion, Classic Fusion, Nordic Single Tap, Nordic Twintaps, Front models) and accompanying reservoirs (PRO3, COMBI, COMBI+). Prices range from €1,220 to €1,870 depending on model and configuration. Multiple finishes available including chrome, stainless steel, black, gunmetal, rose copper, patinated brass, and gold.
2. Consumables (CO₂ Cylinders and Filters): Recurring revenue from replacement CO₂ cylinders for the CUBE system (425g 4-pack and 3kg cylinders) and Scale Control R cartridges for water hardness management. CO₂ cylinder sets can last up to one year depending on usage.
3. SWAP Reservoir Service: Post-warranty reservoir replacement service offering new or refurbished reservoirs at reduced prices (PRO3: €250, COMBI+: €300) with 2-year manufacturer warranty. Customers can self-install or use professional installation (+€200-250 labor).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Quooker manufactures and sells instant boiling water taps connected to compact vacuum-insulated reservoirs (PRO3, COMBI, COMBI+) installed under the kitchen sink. The system delivers 100°C boiling water, hot/cold mixed water, and optionally chilled still and sparkling water (via the CUBE add-on) from a single faucet. Quooker distributes its taps in Germany through 4,000+ specialist dealers, a showroom in Korschenbroich, and a direct webshop, with recurring revenue from CO2 cylinders, filters, and the SWAP reservoir replacement service.

Product overview

Quooker is a Dutch kitchen appliance company offering a system of intelligent kitchen taps that deliver 100°C boiling, chilled sparkling, and still water from a single faucet. The product portfolio centers on four main tap families (Flex, Fusion, Classic Fusion, and Nordic) available in round and square designs with multiple finish options. Each system consists of a kitchen tap connected to insulated reservoirs (PRO3, COMBI, or COMBI+) installed under the sink. The PRO3 delivers only boiling water, while COMBI and COMBI+ also provide hot water at 40-60°C with energy efficiency class A ratings. The optional CUBE adds chilled sparkling and still water capability. Accessories include Scale Control R water filters, CO₂ cylinders, and the SWAP Reservoir service for post-warranty replacements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Quooker Flex: All-in-one tap with extendable flexible hose for extended reach. Features pull-out spray head and delivers 100°C boiling, warm, cold, and optional chilled sparkling/still water.
• Quooker Fusion
• Quooker Classic Fusion
• Quooker Nordic
• Quooker Front
• Quooker CUBE
• PRO3 Reservoir
• COMBI Reservoir
• COMBI+ Reservoir
• SWAP Reservoir

Products and services

• Flex Round boiling water tap Quooker's bestselling all-in-one kitchen tap with an extendable flexible hose, delivering 100°C boiling, hot, cold, and optional chilled sparkling and still water. Starting price €1,395. For residential kitchens.
• Flex Square boiling water tap Square variant of the all-in-one Flex tap with extendable flexible hose, delivering 100°C boiling, hot, cold, and optional chilled sparkling and still water. Starting price €1,395.
• Fusion Round boiling water tap Round all-in-one tap in modern minimalist design combining 100°C boiling water with hot/cold water. Starting price €1,395.
• Fusion Square boiling water tap Square all-in-one Fusion tap in modern design delivering 100°C boiling, hot, cold, and optional chilled sparkling and still water. Starting price €1,395.
• Front boiling water tap Quooker's most ergonomic all-in-one tap with direct warm/cold water control at the spout. Starting price €1,570.
• Classic Fusion Round boiling water tap Round all-in-one tap in classic design combining traditional aesthetics with Quooker technology for 100°C boiling, hot, cold, and optional chilled sparkling/still water. Starting price €1,395.
• Classic Fusion Square boiling water tap Square all-in-one Classic Fusion tap in traditional design with Quooker technology. Starting price €1,395.
• Classic Nordic Round Single boiling water tap Separate boiling water tap in classic round design that complements existing mixer taps; can dispense 100°C boiling water (optional chilled sparkling and still water). Starting price €1,220.
• Nordic Round Single boiling water tap Separate boiling water tap in round modern design that complements existing mixer taps, dispensing 100°C boiling water (optional chilled sparkling and still water). Starting price €1,220.
• Nordic Square Single boiling water tap Separate boiling water tap in square modern design that complements existing mixer taps, dispensing 100°C boiling water (optional chilled sparkling and still water). Starting price €1,220.
• Nordic Round Twintaps set Set comprising a separate boiling water tap plus a matching Quooker mixer tap in round design. Starting price €1,595.
• Nordic Square Twintaps set Set comprising a separate boiling water tap plus a matching Quooker mixer tap in square design. Starting price €1,595.
• PRO3 boiling water reservoir Standard boiling water reservoir delivering 3 liters of instant boiling water. Requires hot water connection. 10W standby, 1600W, ~10 minute heat time. Price €1,200.
• COMBI reservoir Reservoir providing 7 liters of instant boiling water or 15 liters of hot water at 60°C. No hot water connection required. World's first boiler with high-vacuum insulation, energy class A. 2200W, 20 minute heat time. +€300 above PRO3.
• COMBI+ reservoir Reservoir providing 7 liters of instant boiling water or unlimited hot water at 60°C with thermostatic temperature control. Requires hot water connection. Energy class A. 2200W, 20 minute heat time. +€300 above PRO3.
• Quooker CUBE reservoir Optional reservoir that adds chilled still and sparkling water capability to Quooker taps. Includes a CO2 cylinder providing up to 60 liters of chilled sparkling water. Price €1,200.
• SWAP Reservoir replacement service Post-warranty replacement service for out-of-warranty reservoirs, providing a new or refurbished reservoir at reduced price with 2-year manufacturer warranty. PRO3 swap €250; COMBI(+) swap €300. Self-installation (~15–20 min) or professional installation available (+€200–€250).
• Scale Control R water filter system Water filter cartridge system with hardness meter for managing water hardness and consumption, using High Temperature Activated Carbon filter technology. Starter kit €245.
• CO2 cylinders (425g, 4-pack) Replacement CO2 cylinders for the CUBE sparkling water system, sold in sets of 4. Standard set can last up to one year depending on usage.
• CO2 cylinders (3kg large format) Large 3kg CO2 cylinders for high sparkling water demand, sold as a starter package (cylinder + connection set) or refill package (2 cylinders). Delivery and pickup handled by Heppner Gronau logistics partner.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average person spends four months of their life waiting for the kettle to boil
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Heppner Gronau GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogistics partner handling the delivery, collection, and return of large 3kg CO₂ cylinders. Located at Marie-Curie-Straße 3, 48599 Gronau, Germany. Responsible for hazardous goods transport compliance for CO₂ cylinder logistics.
• DPDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStandard parcel delivery service for Quooker webshop orders, providing tracking and trace services for customer shipments.
• DHLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParcel delivery service used for returning empty CO₂ cylinder sets (4-pack). Customers drop off packages at DHL parcel stations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Grohe: Grohe is a major German premium kitchen and bathroom fittings manufacturer that offers the Grohe Red boiling water tap system - the most direct competitor to Quooker in the DACH region. Comparable in product category, target customer (premium homeowners), and distribution through kitchen dealer networks, with the advantage of broader global scale and brand portfolio.
• Zip Water: Zip Water (part of Gareth Group) is a UK/Australian specialist manufacturer of instant boiling, chilled, and sparkling water taps - a direct head-to-head competitor with Quooker's core product. Particularly comparable in business model (premium hardware plus consumables), under-sink reservoir architecture, and target customer segment of affluent residential buyers.
• Billi: Billi is an Australian manufacturer specializing in instant boiling, chilled, and sparkling water systems for both residential and commercial applications. Highly comparable to Quooker in product functionality (instant boiling + filtered water), premium positioning, and recurring consumable revenue model through filters and CO2.
• InSinkErator: InSinkErator (an Emerson brand) is a leading US manufacturer of instant hot water dispensers and food waste disposers. Directly comparable in core functionality (instant near-boiling water delivery) with strong brand recognition in the American premium kitchen market, though primarily focused on countertop dispensers rather than integrated taps.

Broad incumbents

• Hansgrohe: Hansgrohe is a German premium manufacturer of kitchen and bathroom faucets, showers, and bathroom systems. Comparable to Quooker in premium positioning, kitchen tap category overlap, and German/European distribution through specialist dealers, though Hansgrohe's portfolio is far broader (bathroom, showers) and the company does not specialize in boiling water tap technology.
• Blanco: Blanco is a German specialist manufacturer of kitchen sinks, mixer taps, and water stations serving the premium kitchen segment. Comparable in target customer (kitchen-focused dealers and homeowners), distribution model (specialist kitchen dealers), and premium positioning, with overlapping product range in kitchen taps though Blanco's core is sinks rather than boiling water technology.
• Franke: Franke is a Swiss kitchen systems company offering sinks, taps, hoods, and complete kitchen solutions. Comparable in serving the premium kitchen segment through specialist dealers and offering complementary product categories, with broader portfolio diversification that contrasts with Quooker's concentrated focus on boiling water taps.
• Dornbracht: Dornbracht is a German premium manufacturer of designer kitchen and bathroom fittings, comparable to Quooker in ultra-premium positioning, design-led product philosophy, and distribution through high-end kitchen and bathroom specialists. While Dornbracht's portfolio focuses on aesthetic fittings rather than boiling water technology, both brands target the same affluent design-conscious buyer.
• Kohler: Kohler is a US-headquartered global manufacturer of kitchen and bathroom products including faucets, sinks, and water systems. Comparable to Quooker in premium kitchen tap manufacturing and dealer-channel distribution, though Kohler operates at much larger scale globally with broader product portfolio spanning bath, kitchen, and engines.

Others

• BRITA: BRITA is a German water filtration specialist offering pitcher filters, under-sink filtration systems, and integrated water solutions. Adjacent to Quooker in the water treatment category (both address household water quality) and overlapping in the under-sink filtration sub-segment where Quooker offers the Scale Control R system, though BRITA does not manufacture boiling water taps.

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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