Komeco

What Komeco does

Komeco is a Brazilian industrial manufacturer and multi-channel distributor of integrated thermal-comfort and energy solutions, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Palhoça, Santa Catarina under the legal entity Komgroup Industrial Ltda. The company designs, manufactures, and sells gas water heaters across five product lines (Decor, Home/Digital, External, Prime, Slim), solar thermal systems (flat-plate and vacuum-tube collectors plus thermal reservoirs), Full Inverter heat pumps, water pumps and pressurizers, photovoltaic modules and inverters (string and microinverter), EV chargers, split-inverter air conditioners, air curtains, pool equipment (pumps, robotic cleaners, UV-C/O3 treatment), and portable comfort appliances. Technical differentiators emphasized in product material include the proprietary DUAL BOARD dual-plate SMD control architecture, multi-stage burners with up to five combustion combinations, INMETRO Class A energy efficiency, stainless-steel gas-heater construction, and the Connect Komeco IoT platform enabling smartphone control across product categories.

Komeco generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales distributed via four channels: a direct e-commerce storefront (loja.komeco.com.br), an accredited partner and reseller community (Comunidade de Vendas), a national certified-technician network, and a direct field-sales motion for commercial accounts. Accessories, replacement parts, and certified installation services constitute secondary revenue streams. The customer base is anchored in Brazilian residential homeowners seeking efficient hot water, climate control, and energy solutions, with secondary segments in commercial and industrial users (hotels, gyms, pools) and government-subsidized social housing programs such as Minha Casa Minha Vida.

The company operates exclusively in Brazil (geographic scope: single-country / domestic), maintains industry-association ties with ABRAGAS, ABRASOL, ABSOLAR, and SINDUSCON-Fpolis, and is privately held with no evidence of external institutional or venture-capital ownership. Workforce size is reported at 51-100 employees, and recent operational activity is high — at least twelve new products were launched from June 2024 through June 2026, including an air-conditioning line entry, an EV-charger portfolio, microinverters, a UV-C/O3 pool-treatment system, and the Connect Solar IoT controller.

Name

Komeco

Legal name

Komgroup Industrial Ltda

Website

https://komeco.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Komeco is a Brazilian manufacturer of thermal-comfort and energy solutions, producing gas water heaters, solar thermal systems, heat pumps, photovoltaic inverters, water pumps, air conditioners, EV chargers, and pool equipment for residential and commercial customers across Brazil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Heating and Thermal Comfort Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (423720)

SIC

Heating Equip, Except Elec & Warm Air; & Plumbing Fixtures (3430), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Heating & Treatment Appliance Retail (Water Heaters, Water Softeners, Filtration Systems) (CRACACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heat Pump & Smart HVAC Controller Integration (HSAOANAD), Smart Thermostat & HVAC Automation Integration (HSAHADAC), Smart Thermostats & HVAC Controls Retail (CRAIAMAC)

Keywords

• Gas water heaters
• Solar water heating
• Photovoltaic systems
• Heat pump technology
• Pool equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Palhoça

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Hardware: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling thermal comfort equipment including gas water heaters, solar thermal systems, heat pumps, photovoltaic inverters, air conditioners, water pumps, and pool equipment. Revenue is generated through direct sales, partner networks, and e-commerce channels.
2. Accessories and Replacement Parts: Sales of spare parts, accessories (flexible tubes, safety valves, expansion tanks), and consumables through the parts ordering platform and partner network.
3. Professional Installation Services: Revenue from certified technician network and accredited installers who provide installation and maintenance services for Komeco products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Komeco manufactures and sells integrated thermal comfort and energy solutions in Brazil, including gas water heaters, flat plate and vacuum tube solar collectors, heat pumps (Full Inverter), photovoltaic modules and inverters, water pumps and pressurizers, split inverter air conditioners, pool equipment, EV chargers, and portable appliances. The offering is unified by the Connect Komeco IoT platform that enables smartphone-based control across gas heaters, heat pumps, air conditioners, solar systems, and pumps. Sales occur through direct channels, an accredited partner/technician network, and an e-commerce storefront.

Product overview

Komeco is a Brazilian manufacturer of thermal comfort and energy solutions with a diversified product portfolio spanning gas water heaters, solar water heating, heat pumps, water pumps, photovoltaic solar energy, EV charging, air conditioning, and pool equipment. The product architecture consists of multiple core product lines organized by technology category: gas water heaters (Decor, Home/Digital, External, Prime, and Slim lines), solar thermal systems (flat plate collectors, vacuum tube collectors, and thermal reservoirs), heat pumps (residential and commercial Full Inverter models), complete water pump and pressurizer solutions, photovoltaic systems (inverters, modules, string boxes, luminaires), EV chargers, air conditioning and ventilation, pool equipment, and portable appliances. The Connect Komeco platform serves as the smart home integration layer enabling smartphone control across multiple product categories. The company operates from Palhoça, Santa Catarina, Brazil, under Komgroup Industrial Ltda.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Connect Komeco: Smart home integration platform that enables smartphone connectivity with Komeco devices including gas water heaters, pumps, solar heaters, and air conditioners.

Products and services

• Gas Water Heater – Linha Decor Premium residential gas water heater line available in stainless steel or white finish with digital touchscreen control, marketed for households seeking design-forward and efficient on-demand hot water.
• Gas Water Heater – Linha Home / Digital Mid-range residential gas water heaters with electronic digital temperature management in BK, WH, and DI Digital variants.
• Gas Water Heater – Linha Externo Exterior-mounted gas water heaters (KO EX and KO 26EX) designed for outdoor installation in homes, pool areas, and commercial facilities.
• Gas Water Heater – Linha Prime High-end stainless steel gas water heaters with multi-stage burners offering 5 combustion combinations, touchscreen panels, and capacities from 15 to 46 liters for premium residential and light commercial installations.
• Gas Water Heater – Linha Slim Compact gas water heaters including KO 07M BP Slim G2 (low pressure) and KO 15M Slim models designed for residential installations with limited space.
• Solar Collector – Linha Princess (Flat Plate) Flat plate solar collectors for residential and commercial solar water heating, available in standard Princess and Prime variants.
• Vacuum Tube Solar Collector High-efficiency vacuum tube solar collectors available in low pressure, high pressure, and integrated (acoplado) configurations for residential and commercial hot water.
• Prime Thermal Reservoir Thermal storage tanks for solar water heating systems, offered in standard and customized versions with optional Connect Solar IoT integration.
• Full Inverter Heat Pump Heat pump water heaters using Full Inverter technology for residential and commercial applications, including commercial units 175 G1 and 265 G1 in standard and stainless steel versions.
• Pumps and Pressurizers Complete line of water pumps and pressurizers covering autoaspirante, centrifugal, circulation, flow, hydromassage, pool, inverter, peripheral, submersible variants, and pressure boosting systems.
• Grid-Tied Solar Inverters (On Grid) Grid-tied solar inverters for photovoltaic systems, available in microinverter, single-phase 220V (3-6kW), three-phase 220V (12-30kW), and three-phase 380V (75kW) variants.
• Photovoltaic Module (Solar Panel) Photovoltaic solar panels for residential and commercial solar generation, with String Box and Rapid Shutdown System (RSD) accessories.
• Solar-Powered Luminaire Solar-powered outdoor lighting solutions including Alya 1000 LM and Orion 3000 LM models for street and area illumination.
• Electric Vehicle Charger Electric vehicle charging stations in 7kW and 22kW variants for residential and commercial charging applications.
• Split Inverter Air Conditioner Split inverter air conditioning systems with hot and cold function, available in 9000, 12000, 18000, and 24000 BTU/h capacities for residential and commercial climate control.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86-85% thermal efficiency on Prime gas heater models
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ABRAGAS (Associação Brasileira de Gás)minorOthersIndustry association partnership for the Brazilian gas sector. Komeco maintains affiliation with ABRAGAS for industry representation and advocacy.
• ABRASOL (Associação Brasileira de Solução Solar)minorOthersSolar industry association membership supporting Brazilian solar thermal market development and standards.
• ABSOLAR (Associação Brasileira de Energia Solar Fotovoltaica)minorOthersPhotovoltaic solar energy association partnership for Brazil's growing solar market representation.
• SINDUSCON-Fpolis (Sindicato da Indústria da Construção Civil de Florianópolis)minorOthersConstruction industry union partnership supporting building sector integration of Komeco products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Daikin: Global HVAC leader with expanding Brazilian operations in air conditioning and heat pumps. Relevant incumbent peer as Komeco enters Split Inverter A/C and competes for installer mindshare in heat pumps.
• AO Smith: Global water heating and water treatment manufacturer with strong residential and commercial presence. Comparable in water heater breadth and water treatment adjacency (softeners/filtration) to Komeco's accessory portfolio.
• Carrier: Global HVAC manufacturer with established Brazilian presence across residential and commercial air conditioning. Comparable as Komeco's new A/C line directly overlaps with Carrier's product range.

Direct peers

• Rinnai: Global gas water heater leader with established Brazilian operations. Directly competes in the same gas water heater categories as Komeco (tankless, residential, commercial) with comparable premium brand positioning.
• Bosch Home Comfort (Bosch Thermotechnology): Bosch's heating and hot water division manufactures gas water heaters, heat pumps, and solar thermal systems globally, including a significant presence in Brazil. Directly comparable product portfolio and premium positioning to Komeco's gas heater and heat pump lines.
• Rheem: Major water heater manufacturer (gas, electric, heat pump, solar, tankless) with Brazilian distribution. Overlaps directly with Komeco's residential and commercial water heating portfolio across multiple fuel types.

Emerging players

• Solis (Ginlong Technologies): Solar string and hybrid inverter manufacturer with strong Latin America distribution. Comparable to Komeco's Inversores On Grid (string and microinverter) range and competes in the same Brazilian photovoltaic installer channel.
• GoodWe: Solar inverter manufacturer with growing Brazilian presence. Comparable to Komeco's Inversores On Grid line (microinverter, monofásico, trifásico) and a relevant competitor in Brazil's distributed generation photovoltaic market.

Regional players

• Thermosystem: Brazilian thermal solutions manufacturer offering water heating and solar thermal products for residential and commercial applications. Regional direct peer with overlapping solar thermal and water heating offerings.
• Soletrol: Brazilian solar thermal manufacturer focused on flat plate and vacuum tube collectors. Directly competes with Komeco's Princess flat plate solar collector and vacuum tube product lines in the Brazilian market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/komecobr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/komeco
• Facebookfacebook.com/komecobrasil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/komeco
• Instagraminstagram.com/komecobrasil

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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