Thermokon-Sensortechnik GmbH

What Thermokon-Sensortechnik GmbH does

Thermokon-Sensortechnik GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of sensors and sensor systems for building automation and HVAC (HLK) applications, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Mittenaar, Germany, with a regional subsidiary in Bassersdorf, Switzerland. The company employs 101–250 people and operates a "Made in Germany" production model, supported by a standard 5-year warranty across its product range.

The product portfolio spans roughly 30+ sensor categories covering temperature, humidity, air quality, pressure, flow, condensation, leakage, frost protection, and thyristor power control, organized under multiple sub-brands including EasySens (EnOcean-based wireless sensors), LoRaWAN long-range IoT sensors with up to 10 years of battery life, the USE universal sensor housing family with Bluetooth-based USEapp configuration, NOVOS, SAB+, thanos EVO, JOY, MCS, IntoMesh battery-free Bluetooth switches, and SI-Protection surge protection. Devices support a broad protocol stack — KNX, BACnet (RS485), Modbus (RS485), LON, EnOcean/EasySens, digitalSTROM, Casambi, Bluetooth, and LoRaWAN — enabling integration into heterogeneous building management systems.

Thermokon generates revenue primarily through B2B direct sales of hardware, supported by an e-commerce portal with account/project management, complemented by an "Individual" division for custom sensor and operating-unit development. Go-to-market combines field sales, self-service online ordering, and trade-show presence at events such as Ineltec (Switzerland), ENERJ Meeting Lyon (France), and The Things Conference (Netherlands), with 19+ IoT/connectivity partners and LoRa Alliance membership extending reach into IoT and smart-city channels. Ownership is concentrated with founders/management (Managing Directors Harald Zygan and Jörg Teichmann), with no disclosed external funding or M&A activity.

Name

Thermokon-Sensortechnik GmbH

Legal name

Thermokon Sensortechnik GmbH

Website

https://thermokon.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Thermokon-Sensortechnik GmbH is a German manufacturer, founded in 1987, that develops and produces sensors and sensor systems for building automation and HVAC, supporting protocols such as KNX, BACnet, Modbus, EnOcean, Bluetooth, and LoRaWAN for system integrators, facility managers, and IoT platform partners primarily across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Automation Sensors

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Controls, Thermostats, Sensors & Building Automation (HVAC Controls) (IMADANAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Building automation sensors
• HVAC sensor systems
• Wireless sensor technology
• Room automation controls
• LoRaWAN IoT sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Mittenaar

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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. Sensor Hardware Sales: Development and manufacturing of sensors and sensor systems for building automation and HVAC applications. Products include room sensors, duct sensors, outdoor sensors, pressure/flow sensors, and wireless communication modules. Revenue generated through direct product sales to building automation professionals, integrators, and facility managers.
2. Custom/Individual Product Solutions: Customized sensor development and manufacturing services for specific customer requirements including custom sensors, operating units, and cable/connection solutions. Part of the Individual product solutions division.
3. Professional Services: Engineering and consulting services for custom sensor solutions and system integration support.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Thermokon develops and manufactures sensors and sensor systems for building automation and HVAC technology, produced in Germany since 1987. The portfolio includes room, duct, outdoor, cable, surface, contact, condensation, leakage, pressure/flow sensors and thyristor power controllers, room operating units and controllers, and wireless platforms (EasySens/EnOcean, LoRaWAN, Bluetooth, Casambi, IntoMesh). The company also delivers custom/individual sensor solutions, control devices, and connection/cabling products, and supports major building automation protocols including KNX, BACnet, Modbus, LON and digitalSTROM.

Product overview

Thermokon-Sensortechnik GmbH develops and manufactures sensor technology and sensor systems for building automation and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) applications under the tagline 'Home of Sensor Technology' since 1987, with production 'Made in Germany' at their facility in Mittenaar, Germany. The product portfolio is organized around multiple integrated sub-brands and product families: thevios® serves as the overarching IoT platform brand; thanos EVO, JOY, and MCS are room automation controllers; NOVOS® and SAB+ are room automation platforms; USE is a universal sensor housing family with app-based configuration via USEapp; IntoMesh provides battery-free Bluetooth wireless switches; EasySens® offers EnOcean-based wireless sensors; and LoRaWAN® delivers long-range IoT connectivity. The extensive sensor lineup includes room, outdoor, duct, cable/surface/contact, condensation/leakage, frost protection, pressure/flow sensors, and thyristor power controllers. Products support multiple building automation protocols including KNX, BACnet (RS485), Modbus (RS485), LON, EnOcean, and digitalSTROM. Configuration is handled via USEapp (Bluetooth), airConfig, and airScan desktop tools. The company serves primarily the DACH and European markets through distributors and subsidiaries in Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• thevios®: IoT platform solution referenced on the company website.
• thanos EVO
• JOY
• MCS
• NOVOS®
• SAB+
• USE
• EasySens®
• IntoMesh

Products and services

• thanos EVO

Quantifiable outcome

• USE mounting system reduces installation time by approximately 50% compared to previous models
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LoRa AlliancecoreTechnology or IntegrationThermokon is an official member of the LoRa Alliance, the organization that manages the LoRaWAN standard. This membership provides access to the LoRaWAN ecosystem and positions Thermokon as a certified provider of LoRaWAN-compliant sensor solutions for IoT applications.
• IoT-ShopminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor/reseller partner for IoT hardware including Thermokon LoRaWAN sensors.
• m2m GermanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman distributor specializing in machine-to-machine and IoT connectivity solutions including Thermokon products.
• Smart City ForumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry community and marketing partner for smart city solutions and initiatives.
• The Things ConferenceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual LoRaWAN industry conference. Thermokon participates as exhibitor/partner to showcase LoRaWAN solutions.
• ThingPark MarketminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarketplace for LoRaWAN devices and solutions featuring Thermokon products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure Building): Provides EcoStruxure Building Operation BMS with a broad range of room and field sensors, KNX/BACnet gateways, and edge controllers. Overlaps with Thermokon in KNX/BACnet-modbus wired sensor and gateway categories.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global incumbent in BMS, HVAC controls, and building sensors under the Niagara, WEBs, and Trend platforms. Competes for large multi-site commercial customers where Thermokon is too small to serve as primary automation supplier.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: A division of Siemens offering end-to-end building automation, HVAC controls, and sensor portfolios. Competes with Thermokon via Desigo and other BMS platforms that bundle sensors with much larger automation suites, particularly in commercial and institutional projects.

Emerging players

• Wenglor Sensoric GmbH: German sensor and automation specialist active in industrial sensors, machine vision, and increasingly building/facility automation. Partial overlap with Thermokon in sensor technology and German Mittelstand go-to-market, though with a stronger industrial/automation bias.

Direct peers

• Eltako GmbH: German specialist in wireless building automation based on EnOcean technology, including wireless sensors, actuators, and switches. Directly comparable in wireless sensor category, EnOcean expertise, and DACH-centric installer channel.
• JUMO GmbH & Co. KG: German family-owned manufacturer of industrial measurement and control systems including temperature, pressure, and humidity sensors with a significant HVAC/building-automation business. Comparable in ownership structure, German Mittelstand profile, and B2B sensor portfolio.
• Belimo Holding AG: Swiss market leader in HVAC actuators, valves, and sensors for building automation. Highly comparable to Thermokon in target customers (HVAC integrators), product categories (room/duct sensors, controllers, actuators), and the European DACH-centric go-to-market.
• Sensirion AG: Swiss manufacturer of high-accuracy environmental sensors (temperature, humidity, VOC, CO2) sold to HVAC, appliance, and IoT OEMs. Directly comparable in sensor technology focus, European DACH positioning, and HVAC/IAQ target market.
• B+B Thermo-Technik GmbH: German sensor specialist offering temperature, humidity, air quality, and pressure sensors for HVAC, building automation, and industrial applications. Closely comparable in product range, target customers, and Mittelstand-style B2B distribution.
• WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. KG: German-headquartered global manufacturer of measurement sensors (pressure, temperature, level, flow) used in industrial and HVAC applications. Comparable in German manufacturing heritage, sensor R&D depth, and broad industrial/HVAC customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/thermokon

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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