What DBK Group does

DBK Group, headquartered in Rülzheim, Germany, is a privately held industrial heating and cooling solutions manufacturer founded in 1946 and operating with 501-1,000 employees globally. The company is the parent group of DBK Technitherm Ltd. (UK) and operates under the ITM (Industrial Thermal Management) brand, with revenue generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) ceramic heating elements, resistance wire heating solutions, and Peltier thermoelectric cooling modules. Its product portfolio spans 680+ PTC element types (25W to 1,200W), with fan heaters, convection heaters, air heaters (up to 3kW and 600V high-voltage variants), cartridge heaters, flexible silicone/Kapton heaters, and Peltier coolers (up to 200W, 65K differential). Notable technical differentiators include patented delta-shaped fins (up to 50% pressure drop reduction), a patented glue process unique in Europe for PTC manufacturing, and self-regulating safety architecture that inherently prevents overheating.

The company serves enterprise and mid-market industrial customers across transportation and e-mobility (EV battery/cabin heating, e-charging infrastructure), HVAC and building climate control, electrical cabinets and enclosures, medical and laboratory equipment, industrial manufacturing, and white goods. Geographic coverage spans Germany, the UK, Ireland, France (via Alcyon Electronique distributor since 2022), Australia, India, and South Africa. The go-to-market is sales-led, combining direct sales with technical inquiry, regional distribution partners, and extensive trade show presence (AHR Expo, ISH Frankfurt, InnoTrans Berlin, Advanced Engineering UK). Commerce operates via email inquiry with no minimum order quantity, quote-based custom engineering, and order confirmation within 3-5 business days. Sub-brands include Drymatic (water damage restoration drying) and DBK ITM (industrial thermal management). The company holds ISO 9001 certification, worldwide product approvals (CE, VDE, UL, CSA), UL 94 V-0 non-flammable classification, and two registered patents.

Name

DBK Group

Legal name

DBK Technitherm Ltd.

Website

https://dbk-group.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

DBK Group is a privately held German industrial manufacturer founded in 1946 that designs and sells PTC ceramic heating elements, resistance wire heaters, and Peltier thermoelectric cooling modules for transportation, HVAC, electrical enclosures, medical, and industrial OEM customers across Europe, the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Heating and Cooling Equipment

NAICS

Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive PTC Heaters, Heat Pumps & Auxiliary Heating Systems (IMACALAI)

Keywords

• Industrial heating equipment
• PTC heating elements
• Thermoelectric cooling
• Wire resistance heaters
• Thermal management solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Llantrisant

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial heating and cooling equipment sales: DBK Group generates revenue through the sale of PTC heating solutions, wire heating solutions, Peltier cooling solutions, and related accessories. Revenue is primarily one-time hardware sales with standard product pricing, plus custom solution development services. No minimum order values per purchase order or item.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DBK Group manufactures and sells industrial heating and cooling solutions based on three core technologies: PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) ceramic semiconductor heating, resistance wire heating, and Peltier thermoelectric cooling. The product range includes PTC fan heaters, convection heaters, air heaters (including high-voltage variants up to 600V), cartridge and contact heaters, flexible silicone/Kapton heaters, open coil heaters, Peltier coolers, plus thermostats, hygrostats, custom wire harnesses, and the Drymatic water-damage drying system. The company also provides custom engineering and hardware development services from modified standard products to patented new developments.

Product overview

DBK Group is a manufacturer of industrial heating and cooling solutions, operating as ITM (Industrial Thermal Management). The product portfolio centers on three core heating technologies: PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) ceramic heating, resistance wire heating, and Peltier thermoelectric cooling. The PTC product line includes Cirrus fan heaters (5-230W), Nimbus NG and Blizzard convection heaters (20-240W), HRKK and HRP air heaters (up to 3kW, high-voltage versions to 600V), and cartridge contact heaters. Wire heating products encompass cartridge heaters, open coil heaters for white goods, and flexible heaters (silicone/Kapton, up to 260°C). Cooling is addressed through Peltier thermoelectric coolers (up to 200W, 65K differential). Supporting products include thermostats, hygrostats, custom wire harnesses, and hardware development services. Custom solutions span modified standards to patented new developments. The Drymatic branded system addresses water damage restoration drying. DBK positions itself as a development partner with 75+ years of engineering experience, supporting customers from specification through serial production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Drymatic: Award-winning targeted heat drying equipment for water damage restoration and damage management industry
• DBK ITM

Products and services

• PTC Fan Heaters (Cirrus Series) Compact self-regulating PTC fan heaters with axial fans for targeted air heating in electrical enclosures and cabinets. Cirrus 25, 40, 60, and 80 models with power ranges from 5W to 230W for industrial enclosure climate control.
• PTC Contact Heaters (Cartridge Heaters) Self-regulating ceramic cartridge heaters including PSA, PFS, PSS, and ESH series for surface heating, pipe trace heating, and industrial applications with temperatures up to 205°C.
• PTC Convection Heaters (Nimbus NG, Blizzard Series) PTC convection heaters for moisture and frost protection in electrical cabinets and enclosures. Nimbus NG offers 20-240W; Blizzard Series offers 20-65W with touch-safe designs. Multi-voltage capability 100-240V.
• PTC Air Heaters (HRKK, HRP Series) Electrically insulated PTC finned resistor heaters for homogeneous heating of air flows. HRKK features patented delta/V-shaped fins for low pressure drop; HRP series delivers power up to 3kW at 115V or 230V. High-voltage versions available up to 600V.
• High Voltage Water Heater High voltage PTC water heater for automotive and industrial thermal management applications, including EV battery thermal management and e-charging infrastructure.
• Wire Heaters Resistance wire heating elements using traditional wire heating technology, including cartridge heaters, open coil heaters, and tubular heaters. High temperature applications up to 950°C with power up to 25W/cm².
• Open Coil Heating Solutions Open coil heaters for white goods, catering, and industrial applications, used in tumble dryers, dishwashers, hand dryers, and industrial machinery.
• Peltier Thermoelectric Coolers Thermoelectric coolers using the Peltier effect for mobile, small-scale cooling. No coolant or fluid required. Up to 65K temperature difference, 200W cooling capacity, 24V DC operation. Used in control cabinets, food transport, and medical equipment.
• Flexible Heaters (Silicone and Kapton) Flexible Silicone and Kapton foil heaters for surface heating up to 260°C. Types include wire wound, etched foil, foam insulation, preformed, spiral, and Kapton heaters. Used in industrial catering, battery warming, telecommunications, aerospace, and laboratory equipment.
• Temperature Controls (Thermostats and Hygrostats) Control accessories including T-Series thermostats (12/24V DC, 115-230V AC), Dualstat 2-in-1 bi-metal thermostats, and electronic hygrostats with frost protection activation at 4°C.
• Custom Wire Harnesses Custom harness manufacturing for connecting heaters and controls. Automated cut/strip capability for wire sizes 30-8 AWG. VDE and UL approved. Includes Komax Gamma 315 automated machines and over-moulding for IP-rated assemblies.
• Hardware Development Service Individual power electronics development service for heating elements, from specification and design through prototyping to in-house series production. Solutions for power control, temperature monitoring, and IoT connections.
• Custom Solutions Bespoke heating and cooling engineering services from modified standard products to patented new developments, supported by an engineering team with over 75 years of combined experience, from specification through the entire development phase to the finished product.
• Drymatic System Award-winning targeted heat drying equipment system for water damage restoration, operating as Positive, Negative, or Balanced Drying. Designed for Class 4 Specialty Drying situations including floor drying and moisture removal in the damage management industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% pressure drop reduction with delta-shaped fins compared to V-shaped fins
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ALCYON ElectroniqueregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 June 2022ALCYON Electronique is the new sales partner and distributor for DBK Industrial in France. The partnership extends coverage for PTC Heating Solutions, Wire Heating Solutions, and Peltier Cooling Solutions for industrial applications. French customers can request customized solutions through this channel.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Webasto: Webasto is a large German automotive supplier offering cabin heating, EV battery thermal management and high-voltage heaters. Broader portfolio than DBK but directly comparable on high-voltage PTC cabin/battery heaters for EVs.
• Mahle: Mahle is a large German automotive supplier with HVAC, thermal management and PTC heater offerings. Comparable to DBK on PTC heating inside the cabin and battery thermal management, though much larger and broader in scope.
• BorgWarner: BorgWarner is a global Tier 1 automotive supplier with a significant thermal management product line, including high-voltage coolant heaters and EV battery thermal systems. Larger and broader than DBK but overlapping on PTC-based HVAC for EVs.
• Denso: Denso is a global automotive Tier 1 supplier with extensive thermal management and HVAC offerings. Overlaps with DBK's high-voltage PTC heater business for EVs, though Denso operates at much greater scale and across a far broader automotive product set.

Direct peers

• Hotset: Hotset is a German manufacturer of industrial heating elements and hot runner systems for plastics processing and packaging. Comparable to DBK on cartridge/industrial resistance heating technology and process-industry customers.
• Chromalox: Chromalox is an established industrial heating solutions manufacturer producing heaters, heat transfer and temperature control products. Directly comparable to DBK on industrial heating equipment and engineered thermal solutions.
• Eberspaecher: Eberspaecher is a German automotive thermal management specialist focused on vehicle cabin and battery heating, including PTC-based EV thermal solutions. Directly comparable to DBK on PTC heating technology, EV-oriented product portfolio and German engineering heritage.
• Heatron: Heatron is a US-based manufacturer of custom and standard industrial heating elements including PTC, flexible and cartridge heaters. Comparable to DBK's PTC/flexible/cartridge heater portfolio serving OEMs in medical, transportation and industrial markets.
• Watlow: Watlow is a US-based designer and manufacturer of industrial heaters, sensors and temperature controllers, including PTC-based heating solutions. Directly comparable to DBK in serving industrial heating applications across medical, process and OEM customers.
• Backer Group (Backer Element): Backer Group is a European manufacturer of tubular, cartridge and PTC heating elements serving HVAC, rail and appliance markets. Closely comparable to DBK on PTC element technology and HVAC/industrial heating application focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/DBKDrymatic
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCY8DUq4vMxXwfwWDF4IMLaQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/DBKGroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/5394001
• Instagraminstagram.com/dbkgroup
• TikToktiktok.com/@dbk_group?lang=de-DE

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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