eltherm
eltherm is a German private industrial company founded in 1991, headquartered in Burbach, that provides tools and solutions for calculating, selecting, and planning electrical heat tracing (EHT) systems for vessels and tanks, serving process-industry and EPC customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1991
- HeadquartersBurbach, Germany
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What eltherm does
eltherm is a privately held German for-profit industrial company founded in 1991 and headquartered in Burbach, Germany, with between 101 and 250 employees. The company provides tools and solutions for calculating, selecting, and planning Electrical Heat Tracing (EHT) systems applied to vessels and tanks, serving industrial customers in process-industry segments that require temperature maintenance and freeze protection for piping, vessels, and storage tanks.
The company's offering sits within the global electrical heat tracing system market, where it is listed among recognized players alongside larger competitors including nVent Electric, Thermon Group, Danfoss, Emerson Electric, and NEXANS. Its product surface centers on engineering and planning tooling for EHT systems — a specification-driven, project-based sale typically sold into EPC contractors and process-industry operators rather than as off-the-shelf consumer product.
The business model, customer mix, pricing structure, and revenue mechanics are not disclosed in the available source material, and the company's own web presence (eltherm.com) was not crawlable in this data pull, showing a verification/waiting page. Similarly, there is no information on funding history, ownership, leadership, geographic footprint, certifications, or specific product lines. As a result, the analytical conclusions in this report are necessarily limited to what can be inferred from firmographic data and third-party market-context listings.
eltherm firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- eltherm
- Website
- https://eltherm.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1991
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- eltherm is a German private industrial company founded in 1991, headquartered in Burbach, that provides tools and solutions for calculating, selecting, and planning electrical heat tracing (EHT) systems for vessels and tanks, serving process-industry and EPC customers.
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eltherm industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Heat Tracing Systems
- NAICS
- Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)
- SIC
- Heating Equip, Except Elec & Warm Air; & Plumbing Fixtures (3430), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Electrical Heat Tracing & Insulation (EHT, Thermal/Acoustic Insulation) (EUAEAFAI)
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Where eltherm is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Burbach
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Markets served
eltherm business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
eltherm product offering
Product offeringCore offering
eltherm provides electrical heat tracing (EHT) systems and solutions for industrial vessels and tanks. The company supplies engineering tools used to calculate, select, and plan these EHT systems, supporting customers in process temperature maintenance and freeze protection applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Electrical Heat Tracing (EHT) Systems and Solutions for Vessels and Tanks
- EHT Calculation, Selection, and Planning Tools
Companies that use eltherm
Customer profileIdeal customer profiles1 record
eltherm technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
eltherm partnerships and signals
Strategic signalRecent moves1 record
Expansion highlights1 record
eltherm competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Danfoss: Large Danish industrial group with a significant Electric Heating (DEVI/EHT) segment serving district heating, pipe tracing, and industrial process heat. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping EHT offerings, though EHT is one of many lines.
- Nexans: Global cable and connectivity major with a meaningful heat tracing cable and systems business. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping EHT cable and system offerings, though EHT is a sub-line within a much larger cable portfolio.
- Emerson Electric: Global automation and process-control conglomerate; its Industrial Heat Tracing solutions (formerly SensaTRACE) overlap directly with eltherm's vessel- and tank-grade EHT business. Comparable as a diversified incumbent bundling EHT with controls and instrumentation.
- Watlow: US-headquartered designer and manufacturer of industrial heaters, temperature sensors, and process heating systems. Comparable as a broader thermal-solutions incumbent with overlapping industrial heat tracing and process heating offerings to vessel/tank applications.
Direct peers
- BriskHeat: US-based manufacturer of flexible heating elements, heat tracing, and custom heating solutions for industrial process and laboratory applications. Comparable engineered EHT and vessel-heating solutions, though typically skewed toward smaller-scale and specialty applications.
- Heat Trace Products: UK-based specialist supplier of heat tracing cables, systems, and controls for industrial and commercial applications. A focused EHT peer of similar mid-market size to eltherm, serving comparable UK/European process-industry customers.
- Thermon Group Holdings: Pure-play designer and manufacturer of heat tracing systems for process industries. Closely comparable business model — engineered EHT systems sold to oil & gas, chemical, power, and rail customers — making it the most direct listed comparable for eltherm.
- Chromalox (Spirax Group): Specialist in industrial electric heat and temperature control, including heat tracing cables, systems, and controls for process industries. Directly comparable product portfolio to eltherm, particularly for vessels, tanks, and pipe tracing applications.
- nVent Electric: Global pure-play in electrical connection and protection solutions, with a leading Electrical Heat Tracing portfolio (including the legacy Raychem and Drexan brands). Directly comparable as a full-line EHT systems provider to industrial and process customers.
Emerging players
- Bartec: German specialist in explosion protection and electrical heat tracing for hazardous-area industrial applications. Comparable as a regional/European peer in engineered EHT for hazardous process environments — particularly relevant given eltherm's German Mittelstand positioning.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
eltherm social profiles
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eltherm leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
eltherm funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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eltherm M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about eltherm
What does eltherm do?
eltherm provides electrical heat tracing (EHT) systems and solutions for industrial vessels and tanks. The company supplies engineering tools used to calculate, select, and plan these EHT systems, supporting customers in process temperature maintenance and freeze protection applications.
When was eltherm founded?
eltherm was founded in 1991. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is eltherm based?
eltherm is headquartered in Burbach, Germany, in the Europe region.
Who are eltherm's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Danfoss, Nexans, Emerson Electric and Watlow. Direct peers are BriskHeat, Heat Trace Products, Thermon Group Holdings, Chromalox (Spirax Group) and nVent Electric. Bartec is listed as an emerging player.
Does eltherm have an API?
No public API is recorded for eltherm.
What industry is eltherm in?
eltherm's product category is Industrial Heat Tracing Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAEAFAI, Electrical Heat Tracing & Insulation (EHT, Thermal/Acoustic Insulation). Its NAICS code is 333414 and its SIC code is 3430.