LIMODOR

What LIMODOR does

LIMODOR is a private ventilation technology specialist founded in 1960, headquartered in Leonding (Austria) with a separate Swiss operating entity (LIMODOR Lüftungstechnik AG) headquartered in Appenzell. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes residential ventilation systems, domestic fans, and ventilators exclusively for the DACH region (Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein). Its product portfolio is organized into four system categories: centralized ventilation (AirBase, AirClean), decentralized ventilation (AirVital PRIME, AirOdor), exhaust air fans (LIMODOR ONE as the flagship new product, plus the F/M-EC, F/M, B, C/E, F/E, W series), and supply air systems (AirOnova), with accessories and replacement parts sold separately. The stated production volume is approximately 220,000 ventilation systems annually and the company employs roughly 150 ventilation professionals.

Core technology centers on residential air handling and heat recovery, with proprietary differentiation in tool-free plug-and-play installation (LIMODOR ONE), EC motor energy efficiency, pollutant and particulate filtration, low-noise operation, and multiflexible mounting configurations covering bathrooms, living rooms, bedrooms, basements, garages, offices, and storage rooms. The LIMODOR ONE product extends the portfolio into connected-home features for smart home integration.

The business model is hardware sales-led with a hybrid B2B/B2C go-to-market: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via country-specific online shops, direct sales to residential builders and developers for multi-family housing projects, and distribution through trade professionals (plumbers, electricians, HVAC installers). Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Marketing relies on a multi-channel digital stack (Google Ads, Meta Pixel/Custom Audiences, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Spotify Pixel, email marketing via CleverReach and Mailchimp) plus event-driven engagement at major trade fairs (ISH, IFH) and annual partner events (Cellar Theater). Revenue, funding history, and ownership structure beyond private/family-style holding are not publicly disclosed.

Name

LIMODOR

Legal name

LIMODOR Lüftungstechnik AG

Website

https://limodor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

LIMODOR is a private Austrian-founded (1960) residential ventilation specialist serving the DACH region with centralized, decentralized, exhaust, and supply-air systems, selling directly to consumers, builders, and trade installers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Ventilation Systems

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Electric Housewares & Fans (3634)

akta.pro primary industry

Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB)

Keywords

• Residential ventilation systems
• Exhaust air fans
• Decentralized ventilation
• Supply air systems
• Heat recovery ventilation

Headquarters

HQ city

Leonding

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of ventilation equipment including centralized systems (AirBase, AirClean), decentralized units (AirVital PRIME, AirOdor), exhaust air fans (LIMODOR ONE, F/M-EC, F/M, B, C/E, F/E, W, LIMAX), supply air systems (AirOnova, ALD series), and accessories/spare parts (replacement blowers, external controls, duct components)
2. E-commerce Sales: Direct-to-consumer online shop for ordering fans, filters, spare parts, and accessories with specialist advice included

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

LIMODOR manufactures and sells residential ventilation systems organized into four solution categories: centralized ventilation (AirBase, AirClean), decentralized ventilation (AirVital PRIME, AirOdor), exhaust air fans (LIMODOR ONE, F/M-EC, F/M, B, C/E, F/E, W), and supply air systems (AirOnova). Products are sold direct-to-consumer through a DACH-region online shop and distributed through trade professionals (installers, plumbers, electricians) for single-room to whole-building residential applications.

Product overview

LIMODOR offers a comprehensive portfolio of residential ventilation solutions organized into four main system types: centralized ventilation (AirBase, AirClean), decentralized ventilation (AirVital PRIME, AirOdor), exhaust air fans (LIMODOR ONE as the flagship new product, plus F/M-EC, F/M, B, C/E, F/E, W series), and supply air systems (AirOnova). The product range covers solutions for individual rooms (bathroom, toilet, bedroom, living room) up to whole-building centralized systems, with accessories and replacement parts available. LIMODOR produces approximately 220,000 ventilation systems annually with 150 ventilation professionals on their team.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AirVital PRIME: Decentralized residential ventilation system
• LIMODOR ONE
• AirBase
• AirClean
• AirOdor
• AirOnova
• Airodor Plus
• LIMAX

Products and services

• AirBase Centralized ventilation system component providing the core air handling unit for whole-building residential ventilation solutions.
• AirClean Centralized ventilation system component for air cleaning and filtration within whole-building residential ventilation setups.
• AirVital PRIME Decentralized residential ventilation unit providing fresh air solutions for individual rooms without requiring ductwork.
• AirOdor Decentralized ventilation unit designed for odor control and fresh air supply in residential spaces.
• LIMODOR ONE Exhaust air fan featuring tool-free plug-and-play installation, multiflexible mounting options, and smart features for residential applications.
• LIMODOR F/M-EC Exhaust air fan with EC motor technology for energy-efficient ventilation in residential applications.
• LIMODOR F/M Exhaust air fan model for single-room ventilation, commonly used in bathrooms and toilets.
• LIMODOR B Exhaust air fan for basic residential ventilation needs.
• LIMODOR C/E Exhaust air fan variant for single-room residential ventilation applications.
• LIMODOR F/E Exhaust air fan model for residential ventilation.
• LIMODOR W Exhaust air fan designed for wall-mounted installation in residential ventilation applications.
• AirOnova Supply air system for introducing fresh filtered air into residential spaces.
• Replacement Blower Spare part blower units for replacing worn or damaged fans in existing LIMODOR ventilation systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 220,000 ventilation systems produced annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• PayPalminorOthersPayment service provider for e-commerce transactions. PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg handles payment processing for online purchases.
• Dun & Bradstreet Switzerland AGminorOthersCredit check and creditworthiness assessment provider. Used by LIMODOR to assess customer credit risk before extending payment terms (invoice purchases) to customers in Switzerland.
• Meta Platforms (Facebook, Instagram)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial media marketing and advertising partnership using Facebook Pixel and Custom Audiences for retargeting and conversion measurement. Data transfers governed by Data Privacy Framework.
• LinkedIn (Insight Tag, Lead Gen Forms, Lead Ads)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional network advertising using LinkedIn Insight Tag for campaign measurement, Lead Gen Forms for direct contact collection, and Lead Ads for targeted outreach.
• SpotifyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing partnership using Spotify Pixel for visitor interaction analysis and targeted advertising on the Spotify platform including retargeting and conversion tracking.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stiebel Eltron: Large German manufacturer of residential heating, hot water, and ventilation solutions including heat-recovery units. Overlaps with LIMODOR on residential ventilation while operating a much broader HVAC portfolio.
• Bosch Thermotechnology: Division of Bosch producing residential and light-commercial HVAC products, including ventilation and indoor air quality systems. Comparable through its installed base, channel reach, and connected-home offerings in DACH.
• Systemair: Swedish-listed ventilation manufacturer with broad residential, commercial, and industrial product lines. Comparable as a fan/blower producer serving residential ventilation buyers across Europe.
• Heliotrope Group: European ventilation and indoor air quality specialist with single-room and whole-building solutions. Comparable to LIMODOR across residential and light-commercial ventilation product categories.
• Viessmann: Major German residential HVAC manufacturer (heating, heat pumps, ventilation). Overlaps with LIMODOR in residential ventilation and shares the same DACH installer and developer customer base.
• Vaillant Group: German heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning major with a strong residential installer base in DACH. Comparable through its residential ventilation and heat-pump offerings installed by the same trade channel LIMODOR serves.

Direct peers

• Pluggit: German residential ventilation specialist providing decentralized and centralized heat-recovery ventilation units. Competes head-to-head with LIMODOR in the German-speaking residential market.
• Zehnder Group: Swiss-headquartered specialist in residential and commercial indoor climate, with a strong focus on heat-recovery ventilation and comfort ventilation. Direct overlap with LIMODOR across residential ventilation product categories and DACH/European customer base.
• Aldes: French specialist in indoor air quality and ventilation, offering single-room and whole-house ventilation systems for residential applications. Highly comparable to LIMODOR's centralized and decentralized residential ventilation product lines.

Emerging players

• Vents (Ventilation Systems): International manufacturer of ventilation equipment with a broad range of fans, ducting, and energy-recovery ventilators. Comparable to LIMODOR on residential fan and ventilation unit categories, particularly in price-sensitive segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/limodor

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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