What Buderus does

Buderus is a brand-level HVAC system specialist operating under Bosch Thermotechnik GmbH, itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions spanning capacities from 2.7 kW residential units to 19,200 kW industrial installations, with a portfolio of over 20,000 products. Core product platforms include the Logamax plus gas condensing boiler series (GB162/GB182), the Logatherm air/water heat pump family featuring SILENT plus technology with R290 natural refrigerant, and Logano plus hybrid systems that combine condensing boilers with heat pump modules. Supporting the platforms are solar thermal collectors, photovoltaic systems, EV charging (Wallbox) stations, controlled residential ventilation, radiators, hot water storage tanks, and the Logamatic EMS plus / Logamatic 5000 control systems that integrate components into managed installations and connect via the MyBuderus mobile app.

The business sells exclusively through a channel model: certified heating installers (Fachpartner) and authorized dealers purchase and install Buderus equipment for end customers, supported by the Buderus Akademie training facility in Lollar, country-specific partner programs (Buderus Star Club in Turkey, Buderus Trophy Club in Switzerland), and the Buderus Business Shop e-commerce portal in Switzerland for direct professional ordering. End consumers are directed to local installers via "Where to Buy" locators. Revenue streams comprise HVAC hardware sales (boilers, heat pumps, solar, accessories), professional services through service partners, and recurring spare parts and accessories. The brand operates across 21 countries spanning Europe, North America, and Central Asia, with primary manufacturing at the modernized Lollar plant that has produced five million heating boilers since the 1895 founding of casting operations.

The corporate structure reflects the 2004 merger of Buderus Heiztechnik and Bosch Thermotechnik into BBT Thermotechnik GmbH, which was renamed Bosch Thermotechnik GmbH effective January 2008. Brand heritage traces to 1731 when Johann Wilhelm Buderus began manufacturing stove and oven plates, and the business has continuously evolved through section boilers (1895), cast-iron radiators (1898), gas condensing technology (1981, 2005), solar integration (1997), internet-connected boilers (2011), and the heat pump / hybrid platforms of 2019-2021.

Name

Buderus

Legal name

Bosch Thermotechnik GmbH

Website

https://buderus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1731

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Buderus is an HVAC brand under Bosch Thermotechnik GmbH providing heating, cooling, and ventilation systems (2.7 kW to 19,200 kW) for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across 21 countries, sold exclusively through certified installer and dealer channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heating and HVAC Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42373)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components (IMADANAF), HVAC Controls & Optimization (Smart Thermostats, VAV, Chillers/Boilers Controls) (BPABAGAB), Chillers, Boilers & Central Plant Operations (BPABACAG), HVAC, Water Heaters & Indoor Air Quality Distribution (CRAOAFAJ)

Keywords

• Heating systems
• Heat pumps
• Condensing boilers
• Solar thermal
• Commercial HVAC

Headquarters

HQ city

Sterboholy

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HVAC Equipment Sales: Sale of heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment including boilers, heat pumps, solar thermal systems, and controls to residential, commercial, and industrial customers through channel partners
2. Professional Services: Installation, maintenance, and repair services provided through authorized service partners
3. Spare Parts and Accessories: Replacement parts, components, and accessories for installed systems

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Buderus manufactures and sells HVAC equipment for heating, cooling, and ventilation, offering over 20,000 products with capacities ranging from 2.7 kW to 19,200 kW. The portfolio includes gas condensing boilers, air/water heat pumps, hybrid heating systems, solar thermal collectors, wood-fired boilers, photovoltaic systems, controlled residential ventilation, and smart control platforms, distributed through certified installers and dealers across 21 countries.

Product overview

Buderus is a comprehensive HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems provider offering over 20,000 products ranging from 2.7 kW to 19,200 kW for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The product portfolio operates as a modular platform architecture centered around system integration. Core product lines include the Logamax plus (GB162/GB182) gas condensing wall-mounted boiler series, Logatherm air/water heat pumps featuring SILENT plus technology with R290 natural refrigerant, and Logano plus hybrid systems combining multiple heating technologies. Supporting these are solar thermal systems, cast iron and steel radiators, hot water storage tanks and buffer containers, and pellet/wood-fired boilers for renewable heating. Control and connectivity is managed through the Logamatic EMS plus and Logamatic 5000 control systems, which can be monitored via the MyBuderus mobile app. The portfolio extends to photovoltaic systems, wallbox EV charging stations, air conditioning units, and controlled residential ventilation. Products span from compact wall-hung condensing combination boilers (Yoğuşmalı Kombiler) for single-family homes to large floor-standing industrial boilers and commercial cascade systems. Buderus is an important part of the Bosch Group, with company history dating back to 1731.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Logamax plus GB162/GB182 Series Gas Condensing Boilers

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• UTC Fuel CellsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Cooperation agreement signed in 2001 with UTC Fuel Cells for the use of fuel cells in heating applications. Buderus presented the Loganova GWP gas heat pump in field test status and explored fuel cell heating technology, opening a window to the future of heating technology.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Viessmann: German family-owned heating manufacturer offering gas condensing boilers, heat pumps, hybrid systems, and industrial HVAC solutions across Europe. Viessmann is Buderus's closest direct competitor in residential and commercial heating systems with overlapping product lines (boilers, heat pumps, solar) and a similar installer-led go-to-market.
• Vaillant: Germany-headquartered heating, heat pump, and ventilation manufacturer (Vaillant Group, including the Saunier Duval and Bulex brands). Directly comparable to Buderus across residential boilers, heat pumps, and hybrid heating with a Europe-wide installer network.
• Stiebel Eltron: German heat pump, water heater, and home ventilation specialist. Strong direct peer in the heat pump and hot water categories where Buderus competes (Logatherm WLW series) and increasingly important competitor as the EU pivots toward electrification.
• Wolf (Ariston Group): Heating and ventilation brand within the Ariston Group (formerly Wolf GmbH). Directly comparable product portfolio (gas and oil boilers, heat pumps, controls) and similar European installer-led distribution model.
• Brötje: German heating brand owned by the Italian Ariston Group, offering condensing boilers, heat pumps, and solar thermal. Overlapping residential and light commercial portfolio with Buderus and similar installer channel approach in DACH markets.
• NIBE Energy Systems: Swedish heat pump and indoor climate solutions company (NIBE Industrier AB). Directly comparable in European residential heat pumps and heating controls, with growing share of the electrification-driven replacement market Buderus targets.

Broad incumbents

• Daikin: Global Japanese HVAC leader with significant European heating presence (Daikin Altherma heat pumps). Competes with Buderus across residential and commercial HVAC, but operates at much broader scale with a global product and service portfolio spanning cooling, refrigeration, and heating.
• Bosch Thermotechnik (Junkers brand): Parent-level brand of Buderus (Bosch Thermotechnik GmbH) offering overlapping heating and hot water products under the Bosch and Junkers names. Comparable in technology but broader in scope and stronger in some legacy markets where Junkers holds incumbency.
• Mitsubishi Electric (Heating Systems): Global conglomerate with a major European heating and air conditioning business (Ecodan heat pumps). Competes with Buderus in residential heat pumps and commercial HVAC, with stronger position in air-to-air and VRF cooling systems.
• Carrier Global Corporation: Global HVAC conglomerate (Carrier, formerly UTC Climate, Controls & Security). Broad incumbent offering commercial and residential heating, cooling, and controls; relevant peer at the industrial / commercial end of Buderus's capacity range (up to 19,200 kW) and in North America.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC38JlVzlBxHVkXg0IwCEMpA
• Facebookfacebook.com/BuderusCA
• Instagraminstagram.com/buderus_turkiye
• Xx.com/buderusturkiye

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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