Vivreco

What Vivreco does

Vivreco is a French family-owned designer, manufacturer, and installer of renewable heating systems headquartered in Jeanménil, Vosges. Founded in 1999 by Franck and Florence Triboulot and operating as SARL T.C.O, the company sells geothermal, aquathermal, and aerothermal heat pumps, wood-fired and pellet boilers via an exclusive Fröling partnership, and three-tier photovoltaic solar systems (micro-inverter, central inverter, and hybrid battery-storage configurations) to residential and small commercial customers across northeastern France and select export markets in Wallonia, Switzerland, and Luxembourg.

The company operates a vertically integrated model: every heat pump is assembled and tested in-house at the Jeanménil workshop without subcontracting, with technical features including COP of 3.9–5.8 across product lines, R290 propane and R454C natural refrigerants compliant with F-gas regulations, variable-speed drives in the AV/AVH aerothermal ranges, cascade installation capability, and a proprietary WebControl remote-monitoring platform for consumption tracking, expert remote adjustment, and predictive fault anticipation. Drilling operations are internalized through the Vertical subsidiary, eliminating historical dependence on German subcontractors. Vivreco holds RGE Qualibat and QualiPAC certifications required for French heat pump installation and MaPrimeRénov' subsidy eligibility.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of heat pumps bundled with installation services, complemented by recurring maintenance contracts and optional extended warranties, drilling services via Vertical, photovoltaic equipment sales, and selective export via a partner/reseller channel. Go-to-market is direct-sales-led through ten regional agencies staffed by project pilots who conduct free thermal studies and present proposals in a structured two-meeting process, supplemented by trade-show presence, social media, and the Vivreco Par Cœur CSR endowment fund that strengthens community ties. Cumulative installations have grown from ~4,500 (2019) to 7,000+ (2025), with the workforce expanding from ~50 to ~75 employees over the same period.

Name

Vivreco

Legal name

SARL T.C.O

Website

https://vivreco.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vivreco is a French family-owned manufacturer and installer of geothermal, aquathermal, and aerothermal heat pumps, plus Fröling wood/pellet boilers and photovoltaic solar systems, serving residential and small commercial customers across northeastern France and select export markets via ten regional direct-sales agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Heating Equipment (Heat Pumps)

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (33241)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433), Heating Equip, Except Elec & Warm Air; & Plumbing Fixtures (3430)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential HVAC System Installation (Furnace/AC/Heat Pump) (HSAOAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Boiler & Hydronic Heating System Installation (HSAOAGAF), Boiler & Hydronic Heating Repair & Service (HSAOAHAG)

Keywords

• Heat pump manufacturing
• Geothermal heating systems
• Renewable energy installation
• Aerothermal heat pumps
• Photovoltaic solar systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Xaffévillers

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heat Pump Manufacturing and Sales: Vivreco designs and manufactures its own heat pumps (geothermal, aquathermal, aerothermal) and wood-fired boilers at its Jeanménil workshop. Revenue is generated from the sale of equipment to end customers, both residential and commercial, through its direct sales channel. Products are sold as one-time purchases with optional extended warranty.
2. Installation Services: Vivreco provides full installation services including thermal feasibility studies, system sizing, drilling (via subsidiary Vertical for geothermal), and on-site commissioning. All installation work is performed by Vivreco employees with no subcontracting. Installation is bundled with equipment sales as an integrated offering.
3. Maintenance and After-Sales Services: Vivreco offers ongoing maintenance contracts and remote monitoring via WebControl. An optional unlimited parts, labor, and travel warranty can be added post-installation. Service revenue includes preventive maintenance visits, repairs, and remote support.
4. Geothermal Drilling Services (Vertical subsidiary): Through its subsidiary Vertical, Vivreco performs geothermal drilling operations (vertical boreholes 50–200m deep) for its own installations and likely for external clients. Drilling is a critical enabler for geothermal heat pump sales.
5. Photovoltaic Installation Services: Vivreco installs photovoltaic solar panel systems (with micro-inverter, central inverter, or hybrid inverter options) alongside its heat pump offerings. This includes solar feasibility studies, administrative procedures (Consuel, Enedis), installation, and commissioning. Revenue is generated through the sale and installation of panels and inverters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vivreco designs, manufactures, and installs renewable-energy heating systems — geothermal, aquathermal, and aerothermal heat pumps, complemented by wood-fired boilers and photovoltaic solar installations — all produced in-house at its Vosges workshop. The company provides end-to-end project delivery from thermal feasibility studies through drilling (via subsidiary Vertical), installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance monitored through the proprietary WebControl platform.

Product overview

Vivreco manufactures and installs renewable energy heating solutions designed, produced, and assembled in-house at their Vosges facility. The product portfolio centers on three heat pump categories—geothermal (Mini-Géo, G, GT), aquathermal (W, WT), and air-source (AMi, AV, AVH)—complemented by Fröling-branded wood and pellet boilers (S3 Turbo, S4 Turbo, PECO) and three photovoltaic solar configurations using micro-inverters, central inverters, or hybrid battery-storage inverters. All heat pump products are managed through the proprietary WebControl remote monitoring platform enabling predictive maintenance and consumption tracking. Products share common value propositions: COP ranging 3.9–5.8, R290 natural refrigerant for air-source units, R454C for geothermal/aquathermal units, and no subcontracting in installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WebControl: Remote monitoring and control system for VIVRECO heat pump installations, enabling real-time consumption tracking, remote adjustments by experts, and predictive maintenance.
• VIVRECO PAR CŒUR

Products and services

• WebControl Proprietary remote monitoring and diagnostic platform for Vivreco heat pump installations, delivering real-time consumption tracking, remote parameter adjustments by Vivreco experts, and predictive fault anticipation before failures occur; available to Vivreco heat-pump customers.
• Mini-Géo Compact geothermal heat pump that captures calories from the ground via vertical probes or horizontal sensors; intended for small to medium residential installations.
• Géothermie G Geothermal heat pump drawing calories from soil through horizontal sensors or vertical boreholes; tailored for renovation projects including older properties with suboptimal insulation.
• Géothermie GT Geothermal heat pump with mono- or bi-compressor configuration delivering extra heating capacity during extreme cold; operates on single-phase current, advantageous for isolated dwellings.
• Aquathermie W Aquathermal heat pump utilizing groundwater from wells to heat properties efficiently and silently; particularly suited to water-abundant regions such as Alsace or Champagne.
• Aquathermie WT Aquathermal heat pump exploiting calories from groundwater tables where water temperature remains nearly constant; features power range of 14.28 to 41.40 kW with COP of 5.2 to 5.8.
• Aérothermie AMi Air-to-water heat pump utilizing aerothermal technology, specifically designed for continental climates and offering performance adapted to local conditions.
• Aérothermie AV Air-to-water heat pump with variable-speed fan providing 12 to 18 kW output on a single fan; cascade-connectable for higher capacity without terrain work, with integrated variable-speed drive for efficient modulation.
• Aérothermie AVH Double-height air-to-water heat pump with two fans delivering approximately 25 to 35 kW, designed for large surfaces or properties with average insulation; supports cascade configuration for additional capacity.
• Chaudière à bûches S3 Turbo Log-fired boiler with patented combustion chamber and optional Lambda probe for optimized combustion; accommodates logs up to 50 cm with 20 to 45 kW power output (Fröling product marketed by Vivreco).
• Chaudière à bûches S4 Turbo Log-fired boiler featuring cylindrical combustion chamber and regulated draft fan; accepts logs up to 50 cm with 22 to 60 kW output, expandable with pellet unit for combined heating (Fröling product marketed by Vivreco).
• Chaudière à granulés PECO Pellet boiler featuring compact 0.64 m² footprint, Lambda probe for optimized combustion, and Fröling Connect app for remote control; rated 15 to 35 kW thermal output.
• Installation avec micro-onduleur (micro-inverter solar system) Solar photovoltaic installation using Enphase IQ8 or Solax X1 MICRO micro-inverters offering module-level power optimization, with 3, 6, or 9 kW options that deliver energy directly to the main electrical panel for simple and economical setup.
• Installation avec onduleur central (central-inverter solar system) Solar installation with centralized Fimer inverter managing all panel production from a single point, suitable for larger installations with simplified maintenance and easy expansion capability.
• Installation avec onduleur hybride (hybrid-inverter solar system) Hybrid solar installation with Solax inverters and T-BAT SYS-HV battery storage, enabling intelligent energy prioritization, 5 to 6 hours backup autonomy, and EV-charging integration.

Quantifiable outcome

• COP of 3.9 to 5.8 — for every 1 kWh of electricity consumed, the heat pump produces 3.9 to 5.8 kWh of heat
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ADPS / AllianzminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 May 2025ADPS (Allianz) contributed 4000 € to the Vivreco Par Cœur solidarity fund at the first Vivreco Par Cœur evening in May 2025. The partnership supports the endowment fund's mission to finance adaptive equipment for people with disabilities.
• Voltec SolarcoreTechnology or IntegrationVoltec Solar, based in Alsace ~30 km from Strasbourg, is the exclusive French manufacturer of photovoltaic panels used by Vivreco. Panels carry 25–30 year warranties and 87% minimum performance guarantee after 30 years. Vivreco has partnered with Voltec Solar for many years, promoting French-made panels with low carbon footprint and zero rare earths in manufacturing.
• Solax PowercoreTechnology or IntegrationVivreco installs Solax Power hybrid inverters (X1 Hybrid G4 for single-phase, X3 Hybrid G4 for three-phase) and Solax T-BAT batteries (HV S2.5 and S3.6) in its photovoltaic systems. Solax products enable energy storage, smart home energy management, electric vehicle charging optimization, and backup power capability.
• Enphase EnergycoreTechnology or IntegrationVivreco installs Enphase IQ8 micro-inverters in certain photovoltaic systems, offering module-level power optimization and reliability. The Enphase app enables live monitoring of energy production and consumption.
• FimercoreTechnology or IntegrationFimer central inverters are used in Vivreco's larger-scale photovoltaic installations (central inverter configuration). Fimer provides the conversion electronics managing the aggregated output of multiple solar panels from a single accessible location.
• Fröling (wood-fired boilers)coreTechnology or IntegrationVivreco has selected Fröling as its exclusive partner for wood-fired boilers (log wood S3 Turbo and S4 Turbo, and pellet PECO models). Fröling products feature proprietary combustion chambers, Lambda sensors, and connected controls. Vivreco markets these products as part of its complete renewable heating range.
• Club Rambervillers Territoire d'EntreprisesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVivreco is a partner of the Club Rambervillers Territoire d'Entreprises, a local business network. The club organizes events including a Prestige Evening featuring motivational speakers, providing Vivreco with networking and visibility within the regional business community.
• Maison Départementale des Personnes Handicapées (MDPH / Maison Départementale de l'Autonomie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMDPH assists Vivreco Par Cœur in evaluating the specific needs of applicants seeking funding for adaptive equipment. This collaboration ensures that the endowment fund's grants are directed to genuinely impactful projects for people with disabilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Thermotechnology: Division of Bosch producing boilers, heat pumps, and solar thermal solutions across Europe. Serves the same French installer channel and end customers as Vivreco.
• Vaillant Group: European heating manufacturer (Vaillant, Saunier Duval, awesta) with strong French residential heating share. Directly competes with Vivreco on heat pumps, boilers, and hybrid systems targeting renovation.
• Atlantic (Groupe Atlantic): A major French-headquartered HVAC manufacturer (heat pumps, boilers, water heaters) with national installation networks. Direct overlap with Vivreco on residential heat pump sales and on the same French B2B/B2C channels.
• Daikin: Global leader in air-conditioning and heat pumps with a strong French presence (Daikin France). Competes with Vivreco's aerothermal range and benefits from larger R&D and marketing budgets.
• Mitsubishi Electric (Living Environment Systems): Major Japanese-origin HVAC manufacturer with established French distribution (Mitsubishi Electric France). Directly competes in the air-source heat pump market where Vivreco's AMi/AV/AVH ranges operate.
• Viessmann: German manufacturer of heating, industrial and refrigeration systems with broad European distribution. Overlaps with Vivreco on heat pumps and wood-fired boilers (via Fröling, which Viessmann later acquired context).

Direct peers

• WaterFurnace: North American geothermal heat pump manufacturer owned by NIBE. Closest direct analogue to Vivreco's geothermal business, providing a benchmark for technology, COP claims, and dealer economics in the geo segment.
• NIBE Energy Systems: Swedish heat pump specialist that has expanded aggressively across Europe through acquisitions (including WaterFurnace). Highly comparable business model to Vivreco — heat pump manufacturing with national dealer networks — and a relevant benchmark for scaling the European installer footprint.
• Fröling (Kessel- und Heiztechnik): Austrian manufacturer of log and pellet boilers that Vivreco resells as part of its Bois & Pellet range. Directly comparable premium product positioning (proprietary combustion chambers, Lambda control) for the same eco-responsible wood-heating customer.

Emerging players

• ENGIE Home Services: French installation and maintenance subsidiary of ENGIE, offering heat pumps, boilers, and renewable heating nationwide. Overlaps with Vivreco's installation and maintenance services across a broader geographic base and leverages the parent utility's customer pipeline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@VivrecoSystems
• Facebookfacebook.com/vivreco.fr/?locale=fr_FR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vivreco
• Instagraminstagram.com/vivreco.systems
• Xx.com/VIVRECO

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Vivreco