LAMTEC measuring and control technology for furnaces

What LAMTEC measuring and control technology for furnaces does

LAMTEC measuring and control technology for furnaces is a privately held German industrial supplier headquartered in Walldorf, Baden-Württemberg, that designs, manufactures, and services measurement and control systems for combustion processes in industrial furnaces, boilers, and power plants. The company originated from an ABB business unit that developed O2 control technology in 1982, was founded as a management buyout in 1995, and operates today as LAMTEC GmbH & Co. KG following the January 1, 2026 merger of its Walldorf and Leipzig entities under managing partners Hans-Jürgen Altendorf, Ralf Lakatos, and Dr.-Ing. Olaf Winne.

The product portfolio is anchored by the Combustion Management System (CMS) platform and spans burner controls (BurnerTronic BT300, BurnerControl BC300 and MCC-BC400), combustion optimisation systems (CO/H2 and O2 control), boiler control (VC10), flame monitoring devices (F300K, F200K, F120I and F130I ionisation monitors, F350/F152 evaluation units with FFS07/FFS08 sensors), flue gas measurement (LT1-LT4 Lambda transmitters for O2/CO/H2, NT1 for O2/NOx, including the LT4 which is described as the world's first SIL3-capable Lambda Transmitter), ignition systems (GFI pilot burners, HEI high-energy igniters), and a complete actuator and control-valve range. Distribution is global, with wholly-owned subsidiaries in the Americas, Benelux, East Asia, Maghreb, MENA, Turkey, Poland, China, and France, augmented by authorised distributors in over 30 additional countries and a TEC Center partner network that builds customer-specific solutions on the CMS API.

LAMTEC generates revenue primarily through quote-based hardware sales of measurement, control, and safety devices, complemented by recurring services including LAMTEC Academy training, maintenance contracts, and a mobile support application. The business is certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, TÜV type testing, Pressure Equipment Directive, REACH, RoHS, and BSFZ research allowance standards, and has roughly 101-250 employees with no external institutional investors.

Name

LAMTEC measuring and control technology for furnaces

Legal name

LAMTEC GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://www.lamtec.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

LAMTEC is a privately held German Mittelstand supplier of measurement, control, and flame-monitoring systems for industrial combustion processes, serving furnace and boiler operators, OEMs, and energy producers globally through owned subsidiaries and distributors in over 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Combustion Measurement and Control Equipment

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration) (IMAGABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Stack/Source Emissions Testing & CEMS Support (EUAHACAB)

Keywords

• Combustion management systems
• Flame monitoring equipment
• Flue gas measurement
• Burner control technology
• Industrial furnace sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Walldorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Combustion Management Systems: Sale of CMS combustion management systems, burner controls (BurnerTronic BT300, BurnerControl MCC-BC400, BC300), and related control units for industrial combustion applications.
2. Flame Monitoring Equipment: Compact flame scanners (F200K, F300K), evaluation units (F350, F152), ionisation flame monitoring devices (F120I, F130I), and flame sensors (FFS07, FFS08) for industrial furnace safety.
3. Flue Gas Measurement Systems: Lambda transmitters (LT1-LT4), O2/CO/H2 measuring systems, NOx measurement (NT1), and combination probes for combustion optimization and emission control.
4. Ignition Systems and Actuators: Gas pilot burners (GFI series), high energy igniters (HEI), and electric actuators (TPS, 662RX series) for combustion process control.
5. Technical Support and Maintenance Services: Technical support hotline, maintenance contracts, training programs through LAMTEC Academy, and spare parts supply for installed customer base.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

LAMTEC develops, manufactures, and sells sensors and integrated systems for industrial combustion technology, including combustion management systems (CMS), burner controls, flame monitoring devices, Lambda transmitters for flue gas measurement (O2/CO/H2/NOx), ignition systems, actuators, and control valves. The offering serves operators of industrial furnaces, boiler manufacturers, and OEMs requiring precise, safety-certified (SIL3) measurement and control to optimize combustion efficiency, reduce fuel consumption and emissions, and ensure operational safety.

Product overview

LAMTEC is a leading provider of measurement and control technology for combustion applications. The core offering is the Combustion Management System (CMS) platform, which serves as the central orchestration system connecting burners, sensors, and actuators. The product portfolio encompasses seven main categories: Combustion Management (CMS, BurnerTronic BT300, BurnerControl MCC-BC400, BC300), Combustion Optimisation (CO/H2 Control, O2 Control), Boiler Control (VC10), Flame Monitoring Systems (F300K, F200K series, F130I, F120I, F350/F152 evaluation units with FFS07/FFS08 sensors), Flue Gas Measurement (LT1-LT4 series, NT1 for O2/CO/H2/NOx detection), Ignition Systems (GFI pilot burners, HEI high energy igniters), and Actuators/Control Valves (TPS series 4.5-200 Nm, 662RX series 6-180 Nm, control valves SVG/SVA/SVH/SVHT/SVL). Complementary services include LAMTEC Academy training programs, technical support via the Support App, and maintenance contracts. The company has over 30 years of industry experience, with O2 control technology first developed in 1982. The LT4 represents a recent world-first as the only SIL3-capable exhaust gas measuring system available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Combustion Management System CMS Flagship platform that manages and optimizes combustion processes; easily adapted to standard industrial combustions or more complex process applications, serving as the central orchestration layer connecting burners, sensors, and actuators. For industrial furnace and process combustion operators and OEMs.
• BurnerTronic BT300 Modular combustion management system characterized by flexibility and modular construction, designed for ease of use and suitable for almost all combustion installations.
• BurnerControl MCC-BC400 Burner control system for managing industrial burner operations.
• BurnerControl BC300 Burner control system for industrial burner management applications.
• CO/H2 Control Control system for simultaneous measurement of residual oxygen (O2) and detection of combustible (oxidizable) exhaust gas components (CO/H2) in combustion exhaust gases using the KS1D combination probe.
• O2 Control Oxygen control system for optimizing combustion efficiency and reducing fuel consumption through precise O2 regulation.
• VC10 Boiler Control System User-friendly boiler control system for efficient boiler operation, managing boiler functions and combustion parameters.
• F300K Compact Flame Scanner Compact flame scanner for monitoring complex industrial firing systems, combining the evaluation unit and flame sensor in a single device; LAMTEC's first flame scanner capable of evaluating the flame.
• F200K / F200K Ex-II Compact Flame Scanner Compact flame scanner for industrial flame monitoring applications, available in explosion-proof (Ex-II) versions.
• F130I Ionisation Flame Monitoring Device Ionisation flame monitoring device using the ionisation principle for flame detection, approved for intermittent or continuous operation with SIL 3 certification.
• F120I Ionisation Flame Monitoring Device Result of continuous development of the F130I; uses ionisation principle for flame monitoring, certified for SIL 3, approved for intermittent or continuous operation; more cost-effective than F130I with new technical features.
• F350 Evaluation Unit with FFS30 Evaluation unit for flame monitoring paired with the FFS30 flame sensor.
• FFS07 / FFS08 Flame Sensors Flame sensors compatible with F350 and F152 evaluation units for industrial flame monitoring.
• F152 Evaluation Unit with FFS07/FFS08 Evaluation unit for processing flame sensor signals from FFS07/FFS08 sensors.
• LT1 O2 Measuring System O2 measurement system using the LT1 Lambda Transmitter with LS2 probe for cost-effective oxygen measurement in combustion applications.
• LT2 O2/CO/H2 Measuring System Measuring system for simultaneous O2 and CO/H2 measurement using the KS1D combination probe.
• LT3 O2/CO/H2 Measuring System Cost-effective solution for simultaneous CO/H2 and O2 measurement with the KS1D combination probe, or pure O2 measurement with the LS2 probe; features simultaneous measurement of residual oxygen and detection of combustible exhaust gas components.
• LT3-Ex O2/CO/H2 Measuring System Explosion-proof version of the LT3 for hazardous area applications.
• LT3-F CO/H2 Control Control variant of the LT3 system for CO/H2 regulation in combustion processes.
• LT4 SIL3 O2/CO/H2 Measuring System World's first SIL3 capable Lambda Transmitter and currently the only SIL3 capable exhaust gas measuring system on the market, providing safety-integrated measurement of O2, CO, and H2 for critical combustion applications.
• NT1 O2/NOx Measuring System Measuring system for oxygen and nitrogen oxides measurement in flue gases for emissions monitoring.
• GFI Gas Pilot Burner Pilot burner for safe ignition of main burners on industrial furnaces and firing systems; standard version includes integrated ignition transformer, ionisation electrode, and SIL 3-certified EU type-tested ionisation flame scanner.
• HEI High Energy Igniter High energy ignition system for reliable burner ignition in industrial applications.
• TPS Actuator Series (4.5-200 Nm) Electric actuators ranging from 4.5 Nm to 200 Nm with position feedback potentiometer, conductive plastic construction, limit switches, electric hand feed, and IP65 protection; used for precise positioning of dampers and valves in air, gas, and flue gas control.
• 662RX Actuator Series (6-180 Nm) Actuator series with torque ratings from 6 Nm to 180 Nm for various industrial applications requiring precise positioning control.
• Ex Zone 1 Actuator Actuator designed for use in explosion hazardous zone 1 environments.
• SVG Gas Butterfly Control Valve Gas butterfly control valve for regulating gas flow in combustion systems.
• SVA / SVH / SVHT Exhaust/Air Volume Control Valve Control valves for exhaust gas and air volume regulation in combustion installations.
• SVL Gas Control Valve Gas control valve for precise gas flow management in burner systems.
• Staugitter Mass Flow Measurement Grid Mass flow measurement grid using differential pressure method for precise air volume measurement in combustion systems.
• LAMTEC Academy Training Comprehensive training programs covering product-specific courses including LT4 Measurement, General Measurement, Flame Sensors, CMS Module 1&2, ETAMATIC, and BT300, offered at the Walldorf headquarters and at partner locations in multiple languages.
• Maintenance Contracts Maintenance services currently available for measuring systems that detect and eliminate wear signs, increase operational safety, and extend equipment lifetime for the installed base.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• Cleaver-BrookscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUS-based TEC Center partner developing customer-specific solutions with LAMTEC's CMS API for combustion applications. Located at 221 Law St, Thomasville, GA 31792.
• Dreizler Service GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGerman TEC Center partner specializing in non-safety-critical incineration applications. Located at Max-Planck-Straße 1–5, 78549 Spaichingen, Germany.
• ENERGY SERVICE FRIESENBICHLER GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAustrian TEC Center partner for combustion solution development. Located at Mariazeller Straße 45c, 8680 Mürzzuschlag, Austria.
• Van Triest Engineering GROUPcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMexican TEC Center partner for LAMTEC combustion systems. Located at Av. Técnica 1'41, 78290 San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
• SCHNEIDER Feuerungstechnik GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSwiss TEC Center partner for LAMTEC solutions. Located at Industriestrasse 30, 4542 Luterbach, Switzerland.
• B & K Engineering (M) Sdn. Bhd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnical Solution Partner for Malaysia and LAMTEC SOA region. Located at Jalan Tempua 3, No. 63, Bandar Puchong Jaya, 47100 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia.
• Engezer – Solução em Análise de GasesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnical Solution Partner for Brazil. Located at Rua Bráulio Cordeiro 730, Jacaré, CEP: 20975 Rio de Janeiro-RJ, Brazil.
• Filter SIAregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnical Solution Partner for Latvia. Located at Ulbrokas iela 23, 1021 Riga, Latvia.
• Filter Solutions OÜregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnical Solution Partner for Estonia. Located at Läike rd 9, Peetri, 75312 Rae parish, Harju County, Estonia.
• Filter UABregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnical Solution Partner for Lithuania. Located at Draugystės g. 19, 51230 Kaunas, Lithuania.
• Quemadores RAY Espana S.A.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnical Solution Partner for Spain. Located at Jorge Juan 29, 1 izda, 28001 Madrid, Spain.
• EuroNormcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerR&D partnership for scalable and distributed combustion management system (CMS) development, funded by German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.
• BMEL (Bundesministerium für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership on emission reduction strategies for environmentally friendly combustion (UVV project), focusing on gas sensor development, prototype construction, testing, and long-term stability.
• American Boiler Manufacturers AssociationregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssociate member through LAMTEC AMERICA INC., providing industry networking and market access in North America.
• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AGregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partner for mechatronics and electronics for devices and systems at the Wiesloch location.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DURAG GROUP: German-based specialist in combustion monitoring, flame scanning, and flue gas measurement for industrial furnaces. Directly comparable to LAMTEC's Lambda transmitters, flame monitors, and combustion optimization product lines, serving the same industrial combustion operators globally.
• Bacharach: US-based specialist in combustion and emissions analysis instrumentation (flue gas analyzers, refrigerant leak detection). Directly comparable to LAMTEC's Lambda transmitters and flue gas measurement systems, particularly for commercial/light industrial and HVAC combustion markets.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens: Broad industrial automation incumbent offering burner management systems, process automation, and combustion control as part of a much larger portfolio (SIMATIC, PCS 7). Competes with LAMTEC's CMS, BurnerTronic, and BurnerControl products but bundles them with full plant automation suites.
• ABB: LAMTEC's own MBO parent. ABB offers burner management systems (e.g., Flame Eye, Commander) and process automation that overlaps with LAMTEC's CMS, BT300, and Lambda transmitter product lines, with significantly larger R&D and global footprint.
• Emerson: Global automation provider with burner management systems (e.g., Bristol, DeltaV combustion modules) and process control offerings competing with LAMTEC's CMS and BurnerTronic platforms, leveraging broader DCS/PLC integration.
• Honeywell: Global industrial automation and process control leader with burner management and combustion control offerings (e.g., BMS, ControlEdge). Overlaps with LAMTEC's CMS platform and flame monitoring portfolio but offers much broader process safety and automation coverage.
• SICK AG: German sensor and automation specialist with gas flow, emissions, and process instrumentation that overlaps with LAMTEC's flue gas measurement and combustion optimization portfolio. Significantly larger, with broader industrial sensor applications beyond combustion.

Regional players

• Drägerwerk: German safety and gas detection company with combustion gas analysis and industrial safety monitoring that overlaps with LAMTEC's flame monitoring and flue gas measurement. Stronger in personal/portable safety than dedicated industrial combustion control.

Emerging players

• Testo: German measurement technology company with strong flue gas analyzer portfolio for industrial and HVAC combustion applications. Comparable to LAMTEC's LT series Lambda transmitters and NT1 NOx measurement, with broader handheld/portable instrument presence.
• Bühler Technologies: German measurement and control technology specialist serving industrial process applications including gas analysis and combustion-related instrumentation. Comparable mid-sized niche player to LAMTEC in industrial measurement with similar European focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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