HB THERM AG

Name

HB THERM AG

Legal name

HB-Therm AG

Website

https://hb-therm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Temperature Control Equipment

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components (IMADANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Thermal Controls & Building Management Systems (HVAC BMS) (IMAHAKAK), HVAC Controls & Optimization (Smart Thermostats, VAV, Chillers/Boilers Controls) (BPABAGAB)

Keywords

• Temperature control units
• Industrial plastics processing
• Injection molding equipment
• Flow measurement systems
• Mold temperature control

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Gallen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Temperature Control Units (Hardware): Sale of temperature control units including Thermo-6, Thermo-5, and related Series 6 equipment. Core revenue driver; products are Swiss-made with premium positioning.
2. Flow Meters & Controllers (Hardware): Sale of Flow-6 and Flow-5 flow meters and flow controllers for temperature control applications.
3. Service, Support & Training: Revenue from service courses, seminars, and technical training for customers and distributors. Also includes spare parts and after-sales support.
4. Accessories & Consumables: Sale of accessories, spare parts, and system water supply equipment (Treat-5, Clean-5).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HB-Therm AG manufactures and sells temperature control units (Temperiergeräte), flow meters and controllers, interface servers, and supporting equipment used in plastics processing — especially injection molding. Its flagship Series 6 platform (Thermo-6, Gate-6, Flow-6) provides precise mold temperature control, energy-efficient heating/cooling, ultrasonic flow measurement, and digital connectivity to injection molding machines and factory automation systems.

Product overview

HB THERM AG is a manufacturer of temperature control units (Thermoregulateure) for the plastics processing industry. The product portfolio centers on the Series 6 platform comprising temperature control units (Thermo-6, Thermo-5), the Gate-6 interface server for digital connectivity, and flow meters/controllers (Flow-6, Flow-5). Supporting products include Vario-5 for variothermal control, Clean-5 for mold cleaning, Treat-5 for system water supply, and accessories. The products integrate via OPC UA, CAN, and PROFIBUS-DP protocols with injection molding machines and factory automation systems. Digital services include the e-cockpit mobile app and Gate-6 for remote monitoring and data access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Series 6: Current generation of temperature control products including Thermo-6, Gate-6, Flow-6, Vario-5, Clean-5, Treat-5
• Thermo-6
• Thermo-5
• Flow-6
• Flow-5
• Gate-6
• Vario-5
• Clean-5
• Treat-5
• e-cockpit

Products and services

• Thermo-6 6th generation water-based temperature control unit for injection molding, featuring speed-controlled pumps, Eco mode, tankless cooling water system, Direct-Drive pumps, lifetime warranty on heater and flow meter, and digital connectivity via Gate-6. Targeted at plastics processors and injection molding manufacturers.
• Thermo-5 5th generation temperature control unit with ultrasonic flow measurement technology; predecessor to Thermo-6 with proven reliability since 2008. For plastics processors and injection molding operations.
• Flow-6 Water-based flow meter and flow controller using ultrasonic measurement technology for monitoring and controlling individual mold circuits in injection molding. Combines measurement, intelligent control, and robust design. Supports 4, 6, or 8 external circuits. Targeted at injection molding operations.
• Flow-5 Flow meter and flow distributor with ultrasonic measurement that monitors individual mold circuits and enables reduction in the number of temperature control units needed. For plastics processors.
• Gate-6 Interface server providing digital connectivity for Series 6 devices. Supports OPC UA, CAN, PROFIBUS-DP, and DIGITAL communication protocols for remote access, data acquisition, and integration with injection molding machines and higher-level systems.
• Vario-5 Variothermal temperature control system for applications requiring dynamic temperature changes during the injection molding process. For plastics processors requiring advanced thermal profiles.
• Clean-5 Mold cleaning system for maintaining temperature control equipment. For plastics processors using injection molding.
• Treat-5 System water supply unit for maintaining water quality in temperature control systems. For plastics processors using injection molding.
• Accessories Range of accessories for temperature control units including hoses, couplings, and spare parts. For customers operating HB-Therm equipment.
• Service courses and training seminars Structured training including service courses for Thermo-6, Thermo-5, and Vario-5, plus seminars on dynamic temperature control. Targeted at customers, distributors, and service technicians operating HB-Therm equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 87% energy reduction (4.34 kW to 0.57 kW) in optimized injection molding installations
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HACK FormenbaucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026HACK Formenbau (mold maker) and HB-Therm deepened their cooperation with the goal of providing customers with sustainable added value through a shared understanding of overall process contexts in mold temperature control.
• ArburgcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Arburg serves as a channel partner and distributor for HB-Therm products across Portugal (since January 2024), Spain (since January 2026), and across Asia including China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand (for several years). Arburg integrates HB-Therm's Thermo-6, Flow-6, and Gate-6 products into its injection molding machine ecosystem, including full integration into the arburgXworld digital customer portal. Special 'A1' (Arburg) branded versions of Thermo-6 are available in custom colors with Arburg screensaver. Products communicate via shared OPC UA interface. Both companies are family-owned.
• ENGELcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2025ENGEL expanded its technology center in St. Valentin with the world's largest technology center injection molding machine (duo 5500 combi M). HB-Therm provides temperature control for this machine, demonstrating HB-Therm's application in large-scale technology center installations.
• Phoenix ContactcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 August 2025Phoenix Contact serves as a case study customer demonstrating HB-Therm's technology in practice. Phoenix Contact has deployed approximately 400 HB-Therm temperature control units at its Blomberg headquarters and achieved 87% energy reduction (from 4.34 kW to 0.57 kW per system) with a ROI under 2 years. The partnership demonstrates HB-Therm's integration capabilities with Industry 4.0 environments and sustainability goals.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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