AFRISO

What AFRISO does

AFRISO-EURO-INDEX GmbH is a privately held German industrial technology company founded in 1869 and headquartered in Güglingen, Germany, that designs, manufactures, and sells measuring, controlling, and monitoring devices for building services, industry, and environmental protection. The portfolio is organized into a Domestic Technology division (heating-system safety equipment, surface heating/cooling components, smart-home automation under the AFRISOhome sub-brand, leak detection, fuel storage equipment, and portable measuring instruments such as the EUROLYZER S1 flue gas analyzer and CAPBs sets) and an Industrial Technology division (mechanical and electronic pressure and temperature measurement, level indicators, process separators, gas analysis and alarm systems, and signal-processing displays). Recent product development has concentrated on heat-pump accessories — including the AMB 900 monobloc indoor module, HSM Zone Manifold, ProCalida MC 1 polymer heating circuit manifold, AZV zone valves, AAV frost protection valves, and ADS magnetic sludge separators — alongside the DMU 30 pressure transducer for hydrogen applications and the AFRISOhome smart-home gateway/app ecosystem.

The business operates a wholesale-driven go-to-market, distributing products primarily through HVAC specialist wholesalers (SHK-Fachgroßhandel) in Germany and broader European markets, supplemented by direct engagement at industry trade fairs (ISH Frankfurt, ISH China & CIHE, GET Nord, SHK Essen, IFH Intherm) and a direct service center. Revenue is generated through hardware product sales across professional and consumer channels; no subscription, SaaS, or disclosed pricing tiers are referenced. End customers are fragmented HVAC craft professionals (heating engineers, plumbers), industrial buyers requiring pressure, temperature, level, and gas measurement, and residential smart-home users. The company employs more than 1,000 staff worldwide, is led by four managing directors (Elmar Fritz, Jürgen Fritz, Matthias Blasinger, Dr.-Ing. Jan Späth), and shows no evidence of external private-equity or venture-capital ownership, indicating family/founder-controlled ownership. No public revenue figures are disclosed in the available sources.

Name

AFRISO

Legal name

AFRISO-EURO-INDEX GmbH

Website

https://afriso.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1869

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AFRISO-EURO-INDEX GmbH is a privately held German industrial firm (founded 1869) that manufactures measuring, controlling, and monitoring devices for building services, industry, and environmental protection, selling primarily through HVAC wholesalers to heating engineers, plumbers, industrial buyers, and smart-home users.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Measuring and Control Instruments

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Sensors & Instrumentation Electronics Manufacturing Services (Transmitters, analyzers, industrial sensors) (IMAGAGAL)

Keywords

• Measuring control instruments
• HVAC measurement equipment
• Flue gas analyzers
• Heat pump accessories
• Building automation sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Au

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: AFRISO generates revenue through the sale of measuring, controlling, and monitoring devices and systems. Products include pressure instruments, temperature instruments, level indicators, gas analyzers, heating circuit manifolds, heat pumps accessories, and smart home products sold through HVAC wholesale channels.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AFRISO manufactures and sells measuring, controlling, and monitoring devices for building services, industry, and environmental protection. Its portfolio spans portable measuring instruments, pressure and temperature instruments, level indicators, gas analyzers, heating circuit manifolds, heat pump accessories, smart home products, and alarm/leak detection systems, distributed mainly through HVAC wholesale channels to heating engineers and industrial customers.

Product overview

AFRISO is a German technology company offering measuring, controlling, and monitoring devices for building services, industry, and environmental protection under the motto 'Technology for Environmental Protection'. The product portfolio is organized into two main divisions: Domestic Technology (covering heating systems, smart home, measuring instruments, and water/fuel management) and Industrial Technology (covering pressure, temperature, and level measurement, gas analysis, and alarm systems). Key products include the EUROLYZER® S1 flue gas analyzer (Red Dot Award 2024), ProCalida® MC 1 polymer heating circuit manifold, HSM zone manifold for heat distribution, AMB 900 monobloc indoor module, AZV zone valves, frost protection valves (AAV), magnetic sludge separators (ADS), DMU 30 hydrogen pressure transducers, smart home gateway (HG 02) with AFRISOhome App, Vario-DP automatic hydraulic balancing valves, and multi-sensors with MODBUS/BACnet connectivity. The company also offers portable measuring instruments, AFRISOcloud for tank/container monitoring, and comprehensive accessories for HVAC applications. With over 1,000 staff worldwide, AFRISO provides solutions for industry, craftsmanship, and service sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AFRISOhome: Smart home solutions for intelligent home automation
• EUROLYZER
• ProCalida
• CAPBs

Products and services

• EUROLYZER® S1 Flue Gas Analyzer All-in-one handheld measuring instrument for flue gas analysis in HVAC applications, offering digital documentation and PDF report generation; targeted at heating engineers and HVAC professionals.
• ProCalida® MC 1 Heating Circuit Manifold Polymer heating circuit manifold for surface heating and cooling systems with 2-12 circuits, dual-chamber system for heat loss limitation, and optional Vario-DP for automatic hydraulic balancing; for use with heat pumps and modernization projects.
• HSM Zone Manifold Modular heat distribution manifold (patent pending) for heat pumps, hybrid systems, and buffer tanks with flexible expansion, 90mm and 125mm pump assemblies, and convertible to hydraulic separator; intended for installers of heat pump and hybrid heating systems.
• AZV Zone Valve Electric actuator zone valve (2-way and 3-way versions) for switching between operating modes such as heating/cooling or heating/DHW in heat pumps and hybrid systems, with red/green traffic-light position indication; for heating installers and HVAC service professionals.
• AMB 900 Monobloc Indoor Module Pre-installed indoor module for monobloc heat pumps that combines a 9kW flow heater, safety valve, 3-way valve, and ADS 180 HP magnetic sludge separator in a compact metal housing with plug-and-play installation; for installers of monobloc heat pumps.
• AAV 102/302 Frost Protection Valves Thermostatic frost protection valves for heat pumps that open at 3°C to drain heating water and support component emptying, preventing frost damage to heat exchangers; for heat pump installations in cold climates.
• ADS Magnetic Sludge Separators (ADS 160 / ADS 180 HP) Cyclone-filter sludge separators (ADS 160 and ADS 180 HP) with 14,000 Gauss neodymium magnet and stainless steel mesh filter (500/800 µm) for continuous removal of solid particles and protection of heat pump components.
• DMU 30 Pressure Transducer Electronic pressure measurement device with welded stainless steel measuring cell for hydrogen applications up to 1,000 bar, deviation < ±0.5% FSO per IEC 60770, optional ATEX version; for industrial and process applications including hydrogen.
• Multi-Sensors for CO2, Humidity, Temperature and VOC Multi-sensors for measuring CO2, relative humidity, temperature, and VOC with BACnet and MODBUS integration for HVAC and building automation systems.
• BLUELYZER® C1 Flue Gas Measuring Device Flue gas measuring device for HVAC trade use, providing reliable measurement and testing tasks for heating engineers and service professionals.
• MPA 10 Multi-Channel Process Display Multi-channel process display for control panel mounting with color display and data logging capability; for industrial signal processing and process visualization.
• AFA 11 Liquid Detector Liquid detector for automatically detecting accumulations from leaks, backwater, or flooding and triggering alarms in residential, smart home, and light-commercial leak monitoring applications.
• AFRISOhome Smart Home System (Gateway HG 02 and App) Radio-based smart home system covering leakage security, security, comfort, and room climate control, comprising the Gateway HG 02 hub and the AFRISOhome mobile app for end-user control; for residential smart home adopters.
• Vario-DP Dynamic Control Valves Dynamic control valves for automatic hydraulic balancing in heating and cooling systems; for use with surface heating and cooling circuits to maintain balanced flow without manual commissioning.
• CosiTherm® Single Room Controllers Single room controllers for precise temperature management in HVAC and surface heating/cooling systems; for residential and small-commercial installations.
• EUROFOLD® Installation Aid for Heat Pumps Installation aid device for heat pumps and refrigeration systems that supports reliable commissioning, inspection, and maintenance work by HVAC professionals.
• AFRISOcloud Cloud solution for remote monitoring of containers, tanks, and separator systems, complementing the AFRISOhome and industrial monitoring product lines.

Quantifiable outcome

• ADS 180 HP magnetic sludge separator features 14,000 Gauss magnet with up to 30% larger active contact surface compared to standard magnetic sludge separators
• +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

Integration2 records

Feature9 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell: Honeywell is a diversified global incumbent in building automation, HVAC controls and process instrumentation. Overlaps with AFRISO's measurement/control and smart-home product families as part of a much broader portfolio serving commercial and industrial customers.
• Danfoss: Danfoss is a large Danish incumbent in HVAC controls, heat-pump components and district energy. Overlaps with AFRISO across zone valves, hydraulic balancing, frost protection and heat-pump accessories but at far greater scale and with broader OEM relationships.
• Bosch Thermotechnology: Bosch Thermotechnology (including the former Buderus unit) is a major European OEM of heating systems and heat pumps. Bundles its own accessory portfolio, directly competing with AFRISO for installer specification in heating-engineer channels.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Siemens Smart Infrastructure provides building automation, HVAC controls and industrial measurement. Competes with AFRISO at the upper end of the same installer/OEM specification chain, particularly for multi-sensors with BACnet/MODBUS integration.
• Watts Water Technologies: Watts is a US-listed manufacturer of building services products including hydronic balancing, valves, and water safety devices. Comparable to AFRISO's manifold, balancing and leak-detection portfolio with similar installer-channel economics.

Emerging players

• tado°: tado° is a Munich-based smart-thermostat and connected home energy management company. Competes with AFRISOhome in residential climate control and smart-home integration, with a much larger consumer-marketing footprint and platform-scale advantage.

Direct peers

• Endress+Hauser: Endress+Hauser is a Swiss-German family-owned leader in industrial process measurement instrumentation. Comparable to AFRISO's industrial measurement portfolio (pressure, temperature, level, gas analysis) serving overlapping industrial customers, though at significantly larger scale.
• WIKA: WIKA is a German family-owned global leader in industrial pressure, temperature, level and force measurement. Directly comparable to AFRISO's industrial technology division across pressure transducers, temperature instruments and level indicators, with similar Mittelstand DNA and German HVAC exposure.
• JUMO: JUMO is a German family-owned manufacturer of industrial measurement and control systems for temperature, pressure, level and analytical parameters. Closely comparable Mittelstand peer to AFRISO with overlapping product lines and a similar German-industrial customer base.
• Testo: Testo is a German manufacturer of portable measuring instruments, most notably flue gas analyzers. Directly competes with AFRISO's EUROLYZER S1 and BLUELYZER product lines in the HVAC-craft channel and is the most direct competitor for trade-fair-driven portable measurement sales.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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 →

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