Purmo
Purmo is a Finland-headquartered manufacturer of hydronic and electric radiators, underfloor heating, and pipe systems, serving residential and commercial building markets primarily across Europe as a long-established category leader in heating products.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1953
- HeadquartersHelsinki, Finland
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Purmo firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Purmo
- Website
- https://global.purmo.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1953
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Purmo is a Finland-headquartered manufacturer of hydronic and electric radiators, underfloor heating, and pipe systems, serving residential and commercial building markets primarily across Europe as a long-established category leader in heating products.
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Purmo industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Radiators and Heating Systems
- NAICS
- Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)
- SIC
- Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433), Heating Equip, Except Elec & Warm Air; & Plumbing Fixtures (3430)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Hydronic/Baseboard Radiant Heating Service (HSAOACAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Boiler & Hydronic Heating System Installation (HSAOAGAF), Radiant Floor Heating Installation (HSAOAGAG), Heat Exchangers & Thermal Transfer Equipment (IMAHAKAC)
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Where Purmo is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Helsinki
- HQ country
- Finland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Purmo business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Radiator and Heating Product Sales: Purmo generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of heating radiators and related products including panel radiators, bathroom radiators, decorative radiators, convectors, trench radiators, column radiators, electric radiators, underfloor heating systems, and pipe systems.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels1 record
Purmo product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Purmo manufactures and sells indoor climate comfort heating products, centered on a complete range of radiators including panel, bathroom, decorative, column, electric, trench, and convector types. Its offering is extended by underfloor heating systems and supporting pipe systems, designed for both residential and commercial applications with energy-efficient, low-temperature operation compatible with heat pumps and renewable energy sources.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Myson UK: UK heating brand mentioned on Purmo homepage
Products and services
- Panel Radiators Flat panel radiators that provide efficient space heating for residential and commercial applications.
- Bathroom Radiators Radiators designed specifically for bathroom use, combining heating functionality with moisture-resistant properties.
- Decorative Radiators Aesthetically designed radiators that serve both heating purposes and visual appeal for interior spaces.
- Convectors Convector heating units that circulate warm air for rapid and efficient room heating.
- Trench Radiators Floor-level heating units installed in trenches or recessed channels, ideal for glass facades and large window areas.
- Column Radiators Classic vertical column radiators providing traditional styling with reliable heating performance.
- Electric Radiators Electric-powered radiators offering flexible heating solutions independent of central heating systems.
- Underfloor Heating Floor-level heating systems providing uniform warmth distribution throughout rooms.
- Pipe Systems Comprehensive piping infrastructure supporting radiator and underfloor heating installations.
Quantifiable outcome
- Warmed over 10 million homes in 50 years
Companies that use Purmo
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Purmo technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Purmo partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Purmo competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Stelrad: UK-headquartered manufacturer of steel panel radiators and one of Europe's largest radiator producers. Directly comparable to Purmo as a major pan-European hydronic radiator manufacturer serving residential and commercial channels.
- Rehau: German polymer-based solutions provider with a building solutions division covering underfloor heating, radiator connection systems, and pipe infrastructure. Comparable to Purmo in the underfloor heating and pipe systems segments.
- Zehnder Group: Swiss-listed manufacturer of radiators, radiant heating/cooling panels, and ventilation systems. Directly comparable to Purmo in panel radiators, underfloor heating, and indoor climate solutions for residential and commercial buildings.
- Jaga: Belgian manufacturer of hydronic and low-temperature radiators, including dynamic heating products and climate panels. Directly comparable to Purmo in product range (panel, column, bathroom, trench radiators) and low-temperature heat-pump compatibility.
- Arbonia: Swiss-listed building products group whose HVAC division produces radiators, underfloor heating, and heat pumps. Comparable to Purmo in hydronic heating portfolio and European market positioning; parent of Vasco and Prolux.
- Vasco: European designer and manufacturer of radiators and underfloor heating, part of the Arbonia Group. Directly comparable to Purmo across residential and commercial hydronic heating with similar geographic focus on Benelux, Germany, and broader Europe.
Emerging players
- Danfoss: Danish manufacturer of heating controls, hydronic balancing solutions, and radiator thermostats. Comparable to Purmo in enabling hydronic and underfloor heating systems through complementary components — adjacent rather than direct radiator competition.
Broad incumbents
- Bosch Thermotechnology: Division of Bosch producing heating systems, heat pumps, and hot water solutions for residential and commercial markets. Broad incumbent competing with Purmo in residential heating, particularly in heat-pump-based systems and integrated heating solutions.
- Rettig: Finnish family-owned parent of Purmo Group and one of Europe's leading heating radiator groups. Listed as an adjacent incumbent given the documented parent-subsidiary relationship and shared hydronic heating portfolio across markets.
- Viessmann: German family-owned heating, industrial and refrigeration systems manufacturer spanning boilers, heat pumps, and combined heating solutions. Overlaps with Purmo in residential and commercial heating but operates as a much broader full-line HVAC incumbent.
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Purmo leadership team
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Purmo funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Purmo M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Purmo
What does Purmo do?
Purmo manufactures and sells indoor climate comfort heating products, centered on a complete range of radiators including panel, bathroom, decorative, column, electric, trench, and convector types. Its offering is extended by underfloor heating systems and supporting pipe systems, designed for both residential and commercial applications with energy-efficient, low-temperature operation compatible with heat pumps and renewable energy sources.
When was Purmo founded?
Purmo was founded in 1953. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Purmo based?
Purmo is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, in the Europe region.
How does Purmo make money?
One revenue line is on record: radiator and Heating Product Sales.
Who are Purmo's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Stelrad, Rehau, Zehnder Group, Jaga, Arbonia and Vasco. Danfoss is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Bosch Thermotechnology, Rettig and Viessmann.
Does Purmo have an API?
No public API is recorded for Purmo.
What industry is Purmo in?
Purmo's product category is Radiators and Heating Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAOACAE, Hydronic/Baseboard Radiant Heating Service, with a secondary code of HSAOAGAF, Boiler & Hydronic Heating System Installation. Its NAICS code is 333414 and its SIC code is 3433.