Heating

What Heating does

varmeco GmbH & Co. KG, operating under the brand varmeco, is a German Mittelstand engineering company founded in 1983 and headquartered in Kaufbeuren, Bavaria. The firm designs and manufactures modular intelligent heating and hot-water systems built on an exergy-optimization thermodynamic principle, anchored by the eXergiemaschine booster heat pump family (max, pro 2.0, compact) that converts low-temperature waste heat into usable heat up to 80°C with a stated COP of 5. The product portfolio extends to instantaneous fresh water technology (VARIO fresh-nova series) for legionella-free domestic hot water, a patented line of stratified buffer storage tanks (eXergie-Speicher), networked controls (VarCon380) and a management server (VMS) with open Modbus/BACnet interfaces, solar thermal collectors (VARIO sol-nova 2.0, PVT), and project planning software (FALTINtool Pro).

The company serves three primary customer groups: building technology planners (TGA Planer) and SHK trade professionals who design and install systems; industrial and commercial enterprises seeking waste heat recovery and demonstrable CO2 reduction; and residential real estate developers and owners. Reference projects span hotels (Hotel Kemmeriboden, Hotel Kompetenz Zentrum Oberschleißheim), food and beverage (Bäckerei Hansen), real estate (Valo Immobilienmanagement Rhein Main GmbH), and residential heritage renovations.

varmeco operates a direct enterprise field sales model with approximately twenty named regional sales representatives and dedicated sales offices across Germany, supplemented by an installed SHK trade partner network served through an exclusive partner portal. International distribution is handled by exclusive country partners in Italy (Farko KG), Switzerland (BMS-Energietechnik AG), and Poland (Jaroslaw Jurkanis). Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of proprietary heating system components, supplemented by project planning/engineering services and maintenance/support contracts. Pricing is quote-based with no public list price or e-commerce channel. The company is privately held, founder/management-controlled (managing directors Thomas Zimpel and Philipp Stockklausner), with no disclosed external funding or institutional investment, and has received two Bundesinnovationspreise, the Innovationspreis Bayern, and Top100 Innovator 2023 recognition.

Name

Heating

Legal name

varmeco GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://varmeco.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

varmeco (Heating) is a German Mittelstand manufacturer founded in 1983 that designs modular heating systems, booster heat pumps, and legionella-free fresh water technology for building planners, SHK trade professionals, and industrial/commercial enterprises across the DACH region and select European markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heating systems and thermal management equipment

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Heat Pumps (Air/Water/Ground Source) (IMAHAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Waste Heat Recovery & Heat Integration (HRSG/ORC, Pinch Analysis, Heat Exchangers) (EUABAJAF), Heat Exchangers & Thermal Transfer Equipment (IMAHAKAC), Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Heating systems
• Heat pump technology
• Domestic hot water
• Waste heat recovery
• Thermal management

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaufbeuren

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heating System Hardware Sales: Sale of proprietary heating system components including eXergiemaschine units (eXm-max, eXm-pro 2.0, eXm-compact), fresh water technology modules (VARIO fresh-nova, VARIO fresh-valvo), stratified buffer storage tanks, solar thermal collectors (VARIO sol-nova 2.0, PVT collectors), VarCon380 controllers, and heat transfer stations. Hardware sales represent the primary revenue stream, sold through a network of regional field sales representatives and trade partners.
2. Project Planning & Engineering Services: Technical project planning and design services for building technology planners and industrial customers, including hydraulic schema design, system sizing, and custom energy concepts for waste heat utilization and renewable integration.
3. Maintenance & Support Services: Technical support, maintenance, and commissioning services for installed systems. FALTINtool Pro planning software provided to partners for system design and configuration.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

varmeco designs, manufactures and distributes modular heating and domestic hot water systems based on exergy optimization principles. The portfolio includes booster heat pumps (eXergiemaschine product line) that convert low-temperature waste heat into usable heat up to 80°C, instantaneous fresh water heating modules for legionella-free domestic hot water preparation, patented stratified buffer storage tanks, networked control systems, and solar thermal collectors. Products are sold primarily to building technology planners, heating engineers (SHK trade), and industrial/commercial enterprises across Germany and selected European markets via direct field sales and a certified trade partner network.

Product overview

varmeco offers a modular heating and heat technology system architecture centered on the eXergiemaschine booster heat pump for waste heat recovery. The core product line includes the eXergiemaschine family (max, pro 2.0, compact) for converting low-temperature waste heat into usable heat up to 80°C, combined with VARIO fresh-nova instantaneous water heaters for legionella-free hot water production. The product portfolio extends to heating system technology including VarCon380 controllers and VMS management servers for networked control, solar thermal systems (VARIO sol-nova 2.0, PVT collectors), and comprehensive buffer storage solutions (eXergie-Speicher and Basic-Speicher series). The system is designed for technology-open integration with open interfaces including Modbus and BACnet, enabling connection to building management systems. Planning software FALTINtool Pro supports project-specific system design. The product range serves residential, commercial, and industrial applications with solutions for fresh water technology, waste heat utilization, solar thermal energy, and energy storage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• eXergiemaschine: Award-winning booster heat pump for efficient waste heat utilization and reduction of return temperatures, available in max, pro, and compact models.
• VARIO fresh-nova
• VarCon380
• VMS - varmeco Management Server
• VARIO sol-nova
• FALTINtool Pro

Products and services

• eXergiemaschine Booster Heat Pump Family Modular booster heat pump family (max, pro 2.0, compact variants) that converts low-temperature waste heat into usable heat up to 80°C. Improves efficiency of heat sources by cooling the lower section of heat storage tanks and operates in flexible heating or cooling modes. Used by building technology planners, SHK heating installers and industrial customers to recover waste heat and reduce return temperatures, achieving COP 5 in field deployments.
• VARIO fresh-nova Fresh Water Heating System Hygienic instantaneous domestic hot water preparation system using the continuous flow principle, scalable from 20 to 400 l/min per module through single and cascade configurations. Heats drinking water only when tapped, eliminating legionella risk. Serves multi-family buildings, hotels, and public buildings via SHK installers and planners.
• eXergie-Speicher Stratified Buffer Storage Range

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% energy cost savings for customers using varmeco heating systems
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Farko KG (Italy)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for Italy, managed by Armin Kolhaupt & Co. KG. Located at T 0039 471 797990, F 0039 471 789182. Handles all sales and distribution of varmeco products in the Italian market.
• BMS-Energietechnik AG (Switzerland)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for Switzerland. Contact: T 0041 33 8260012, [email protected]. Manages sales and distribution of varmeco products in the Swiss market.
• Jaroslaw Jurkanis (Poland)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresentative for Poland. Contact: T 0048 601 580862, [email protected]. Manages sales and distribution of varmeco products in the Polish market.
• aquaform Energie- und Umwelttechnik GmbH (Germany)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional trade partner operating in the Friedberg (Hesse) area, representing varmeco products. Contact: T +49 6031 7916941, [email protected].
• SHK-Fachwerk (Trade Partner Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of certified heating and plumbing trade partners (SHK-Fachwerk) who install and commission varmeco systems. Partners receive access to exclusive documentation, technical support, and the partner portal (partner.varmeco.de).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Rehau Group (Building Technologies): German polymer and building solutions manufacturer with a presence in heating systems, surface heating, and renewable integration. Comparable to varmeco's hydronic and renewable energy integration work, with adjacent rather than directly overlapping heating product offerings.
• CTA AG (heat exchangers): Swiss manufacturer of heat exchangers and heat transfer technology for industrial and HVAC applications. Comparable to varmeco's eXergie-Speicher and heat transfer station products (VARIO eXchange-nova) in the industrial and commercial thermal management segment.

Broad incumbents

• Daikin Europe: Global HVAC leader with a growing European heat pump portfolio under the Daikin and Rotex brands. Overlaps with varmeco in heat pump and commercial heating applications, with significantly larger R&D, manufacturing, and distribution capabilities.
• Bosch Thermotechnology: Diversified global manufacturer of heating, hot water, and air conditioning solutions under brands including Bosch, Buderus, and Junkers. Overlaps with varmeco's heating system and DHW offerings as part of a much wider portfolio, serving as a dominant incumbent in the European heating market.
• Kermi GmbH: German manufacturer of radiators, heating systems, and shower enclosures, part of the Arbonia Group. Comparable to varmeco in heating system components and hydronic solutions, with broader product reach and a stronger brand in residential heating.
• Wolf GmbH (Bosch): German heating and ventilation systems manufacturer (now part of Bosch). Overlaps with varmeco in commercial and industrial heating applications including boilers, heat pumps, and system controls, serving similar SHK trade partner channels in Germany.

Direct peers

• Viessmann: German heating systems manufacturer offering boilers, heat pumps, and integrated heating solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Direct competitor to varmeco in the DACH heating market with overlapping product categories (heat pumps, storage, controls) and a similar Mittelstand heritage, though at significantly larger scale.
• Stiebel Eltron: German manufacturer specializing in heat pumps, domestic hot water heating, and ventilation technology. Directly comparable to varmeco's core offerings in heat pump and fresh water technology, with strong presence in residential and light commercial segments across Europe.
• Vaillant Group: German heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning manufacturer with a comprehensive heat pump and boiler portfolio. Competes with varmeco across residential and commercial heating segments, particularly in DACH markets, with much broader brand reach and distribution.
• Ochsner Wärmepumpen: Austrian manufacturer specializing exclusively in heat pumps for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Comparable to varmeco's eXergiemaschine product line as a focused heat pump specialist, serving DACH markets with similar project-based sales models.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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