Thermohauser

Name

Thermohauser

Legal name

thermohauser GmbH

Website

https://thermohauser.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Foodservice and Bakery Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAIALAB

Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Wholesale

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Distribution & Wholesale/Foodservice & Restaurant Supply Wholesale

SECONDARYIMALAHAM

Foodservice/To-Go Packaging (Cups, Clamshells, Cutlery)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Food & Beverage Packaging

SECONDARYTHAFAFAF

Wholesale / Commercial Bakeries (B2B Supply)

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Bakeries & Patisseries

SECONDARYAFAIAHAK

Temperature-Controlled Foodservice/Institutional Supply Wholesale

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Distribution & Wholesale/Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Wholesale

Keywords

• Professional kitchen equipment
• Thermal food transport
• Bakery supplies
• Gastronomy equipment
• Food delivery packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Uhingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Food Service Equipment Sales: Sale of professional gastronomy and bakery equipment including thermoboxes, serving accessories, piping bags, presentation products, and small kitchen equipment. Revenue generated through direct product sales to B2B customers via website and account ordering system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Thermohauser manufactures and distributes professional kitchen utensils and food transport equipment for B2B foodservice customers. Its core range spans EPP/EPS insulated thermoboxes and transport systems (Thermo Tower, ThermoCell, Blu'Box, Dinner Champion), reusable to-go containers (GoodBowl), Gastronorm containers, piping bags and accessories, professional bakery and kitchen small equipment, and presentation products (cake plates, domes, stands, trays). Customers are professional bakers, confectioners, restaurants, caterers, large-scale institutional kitchens, and food delivery services.

Product overview

Thermohauser (thermohauser GmbH) is a German B2B supplier of professional equipment for the gastronomy, bakery, and catering industries. The company's product portfolio is organized into four main categories: (1) Food Transport & Insulation products including the Thermo Tower transport trolley system, ThermoCell, GoodBowl reusable to-go containers, EPP/EPS Thermoboxen (insulated transport boxes), Dinner Champion, Blu'Boxen, Gastronorm containers, delivery bags, and plastic containers; (2) Piping Bags & Accessories with reusable and disposable piping bags, nozzles, and sets; (3) Professional Kitchen Equipment including measuring tools, sieves, whisks, brushes, rolling pins, cutters, baking forms, and knives; and (4) Presentation Products including cake plates, display domes, cake stands, pastry tongs, display trays, and serving accessories. The company serves professional bakers, caterers, hotels, hospitals, and food delivery services throughout Germany from its headquarters in Uhingen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ThermoCell: Thermal transport and isolation solution for food
• GoodBowl
• Thermo Tower
• Dinner Champion
• Blu'Box

Products and services

• Thermo Tower
• ThermoCell Thermal transport and insulation solution for professional food delivery and distribution. Targeted at restaurants, caterers, and food delivery services requiring temperature-controlled food transport.
• GoodBowl Reusable To-Go System Reusable to-go container system designed for sustainable food delivery in the gastronomy sector. Targets restaurants and delivery services looking to replace single-use packaging with a reusable solution.
• EPP/EPS Thermoboxen (Insulated Transport Boxes) Insulated transport boxes made from expanded polypropylene (EPP) or expanded polystyrene (EPS) for temperature-safe food transport, covering -40°C to +120°C, dishwasher safe, stackable, and food-safe. Includes Gastronorm-compatible boxes, universal boxes, and special formats for professional foodservice operators.
• Dinner Champion Food transport system designed for professional catering and distribution applications. Targets caterers and food distribution services requiring reliable temperature-controlled meal transport.
• Blu'Boxen Insulated Transport Boxes Insulated transport boxes available in 13, 26, and 52 liter capacity variants for professional food delivery. Targeted at delivery services and ghost kitchen operators.
• Gastronorm Containers (GN-Behälter) GN-standard food containers including stainless steel gastronorm containers for professional kitchen use, enabling interoperability with standard professional kitchen equipment.
• Delivery Backpacks and Bags (Lieferrucksäcke und Liefertaschen) Delivery backpacks and bags designed for professional food delivery services, complementing the thermal transport product line.
• Plastic Containers (Kunststoffbehälter) Plastic containers including stacking containers, buckets, and round basins for professional kitchen applications.
• Piping Bags and Accessories (Spritzbeutel & Zubehör) Professional piping bags and accessories for baking and pastry decoration, including reusable and disposable quality options, piping nozzles, and sets. Targeted at professional bakers and confectioners.
• Professional Kitchen and Bakery Specialty Equipment (Fach- & Kleingeräte) Professional kitchen and bakery specialty equipment including measuring cups, bowls, sieves, dough scrapers, whisks, brushes, rolling pins, dough cutters, pastry cutters, cookie cutters, cake dividers, cake rings, modeling tools, baking forms, knives, and dispensers/shakers. Targeted at professional bakeries, pastry shops, and commercial kitchens.
• Cake Lace Doilies and Paper Baking Cups (Tortenspitzen & Gebäckkapseln) Cake lace doilies and paper baking cups/muffin liners for professional pastry presentation and baking. Targeted at confectioneries and pastry shops.
• Cake Plates, Display Covers and Cake Stands (Tortenplatten, Abdeckhauben & Tortenständer) Cake plates, display covers/domes, and cake stands including rotating plates, tiered cake stands, and crystal covers for professional pastry presentation. Targeted at confectioneries, hotels, and catered events.
• Cake Servers, Pastry Tongs and Small Items (Tortenheber, Gebäckzangen & Kleinteile) Cake servers, pastry tongs, and ice cream scoops for professional food service presentation. Targeted at confectioneries, restaurants, and catering operations.
• Display Presentation Products (Auslagengestaltung) Display presentation products including trays, display bowls, and serving platters in various materials (stainless steel, melamine, SAN) for professional food presentation at buffets, events, and retail displays.
• Dispensers, Shakers and Pour Bottles (Streuer & Spender) Dispensers, shakers, and pour bottles for professional kitchens including spice shakers, pump dispensers, funnels, and hygiene dispensers. Targeted at professional kitchens and catering operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Temperature retention over extended periods in EPP thermoboxes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Löwenstark Online Marketing GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline marketing agency providing digital marketing services for thermohauser's online presence and e-commerce operations. Identified in impressum/legal documentation as the online marketing provider.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stalgast: Stalgast is a Central European manufacturer and wholesaler of professional gastronomy and catering equipment, including food transport and buffet solutions. Direct overlap with Thermohauser's product categories and customer segments, with strong presence in Germany and Poland.
• Bartscher: Bartscher is a major German wholesaler of professional gastronomy equipment, kitchen smallwares, and food transport solutions, distributing to bakeries, restaurants, and large-scale kitchens. Direct overlap with Thermohauser's full product portfolio and a similar B2B wholesale GTM in the DACH market.
• Vollrath Foodservice: Vollrath is a US-based foodservice equipment manufacturer producing food transport, buffet presentation, and small kitchen equipment. Directly comparable to Thermohauser's portfolio across food transport, presentation, and small kitchen equipment categories.
• Hendi: Hendi is a Dutch foodservice equipment wholesaler offering kitchen smallwares, food transport, and buffet/presentation products across Europe. Highly comparable product mix (insulated transport, GN systems, kitchen tools) and a similar B2B catalog model, though with broader international reach.
• Cambro Manufacturing: Cambro is a US-headquartered global manufacturer of insulated food transport, GN systems, and foodservice storage products. Directly comparable to Thermohauser's EPP thermoboxes and Thermo Tower food transport systems, with significantly larger scale and global distribution.
• APS (Asia Pacific Sales): APS Germany is a German foodservice equipment brand specializing in buffet presentation, serving items, and small kitchen equipment. Comparable to Thermohauser's presentation products, serving platters, and small equipment lines, with overlapping customer base in hotels, catering, and bakeries.
• Contacto Bander: Contacto Bander is a German manufacturer of professional kitchen utensils, piping bags, and small equipment for the bakery, confectionery, and gastronomy trades. Strong overlap with Thermohauser's piping bag, baking tools, and small kitchen equipment categories in the DACH market.
• Rieber (B.PRO Group): Rieber, now part of B.PRO Group, is a German manufacturer specializing in GN containers, thermoplates, and food transport/distribution systems for professional kitchens. Highly comparable to Thermohauser's EPP thermoboxes, Thermo Tower, and GN container lines, and competes head-to-head in DACH institutional and catering channels.

Emerging players

• Zieher: Zieher is a German manufacturer of premium buffet, presentation, and tableware solutions for hotels, caterers, and the bakery/confectionery trade. Overlaps with Thermohauser's Presentation Products category (cake plates, display domes, cake stands), competing in the higher-end segment.

Broad incumbents

• WMF Professional: WMF Professional is the German premium foodservice arm of WMF Group, offering cutlery, cookware, buffet systems, and tableware to hotels, restaurants, and catering. Broader and more premium than Thermohauser, with overlapping presentation and small equipment categories for the same professional customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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