SAPAC, Societe pour l'application des pompes a chaleur SA

What SAPAC, Societe pour l'application des pompes a chaleur SA does

SAPAC SA is a Swiss manufacturer of heat pumps and complementary heating system components, headquartered in Tinterin (Tentlingen), canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. Founded in 1985 and acquired by Jacques Grandgirard et Fils on January 1, 2000, the company operates under a family holding structure (SAPAC Holding SA) and manufactures its own products to Swiss quality standards. SAPAC's core technology covers the three principal heat pump categories: geothermal (PCO Etna and Sahara series, extracting energy from ground probes), aquathermal/water-to-water (PCO Amazone series, extracting energy from groundwater via patented TEMPERSET EC tubular heat exchangers in 316L stainless steel), and aerothermal/air-to-water (MISTRAL Compact, Sirocco, Alize). Its proprietary i-regul internet-connected regulation system provides remote monitoring, cascade management of up to six heat pumps, and integration with solar thermal and accessory systems. All products carry the EHPA European quality label, with reported free-energy delivery of 70-80% for annual heating consumption.

SAPAC generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of heat pumps and accessories (buffer tanks, hot water tanks, combined tanks, circulation and well pumps, heating/probe manifolds, and thermal solar panels). Distribution is conducted through direct sales in Switzerland and three named regional partners — Erset Sàrl (France), Lothar Leppien (Germany), and Multibeton España (Spain) — alongside direct online sales via sapac.ch. The go-to-market is explicitly built on close partnership collaboration with qualified heat pump installers, reinforced by participation in the GSP PAC System Modul certification program that standardizes installation quality. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through direct contact. End customers include homeowners, property developers, building managers, and trade professionals serving residential and small-to-mid commercial heating applications across the DACH region and select Southern European markets.

Name

SAPAC, Societe pour l'application des pompes a chaleur SA

Legal name

SAPAC, Societe pour l'application des pompes a chaleur SA

Website

https://sapac.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SAPAC SA is a Swiss family-owned manufacturer of geothermal, aquathermal, and aerothermal heat pumps with proprietary TEMPERSET heat exchangers and i-regul control systems. It sells through direct Swiss channels and regional distribution partners in France, Germany, and Spain to residential and small commercial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heat Pump Manufacturing

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (33241)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHAKAF

Heat Pumps (Air/Water/Ground Source)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Refrigeration, HVAC & Thermal Equipment

SECONDARYIMAHAKAC

Heat Exchangers & Thermal Transfer Equipment

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Refrigeration, HVAC & Thermal Equipment

SECONDARYIMAHAEAC

Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Process & Industrial Plant Equipment

SECONDARYIMAEAMAG

Heat Transfer Fluids

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Lubricants & Industrial Fluids

Keywords

• Heat pump manufacturing
• Geothermal heating systems
• Renewable energy heating
• Heating system components
• Heat pump controls

Headquarters

HQ city

Fribourg

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heat Pump Sales: SAPAC manufactures and sells its own heat pumps across three categories: geothermal (PCO Etna, PCO Sahara), aquathermal (PCO Amazone), and aerothermal (Mistral Compact, Sirocco, Alize). Products are certified to Swiss quality standards and carry the European EHPA label. Sales are conducted through a network of regional distribution partners in Switzerland, France, Germany, and Spain, as well as directly via the company website.
2. Heating Accessories and Components: SAPAC sells a full range of complementary accessories including buffer tanks (WPH series, 150-1500 liters), domestic hot water tanks (WBO H series, 200-1500 liters), combined tanks (WPK/WPKR H Twin), circulators and well pumps, heating collectors and probe collectors, and solar thermal panels (2010, 2510, DF 100-6 models). These are sold alongside heat pumps to provide complete heating system solutions.
3. i-regul Regulation Systems: SAPAC offers the i-regul regulation and control system as a standalone or bundled product. The system provides remote maintenance capabilities, internet connectivity, and management of up to 6 heat pumps in cascade configuration. It supports unlimited heating zones and includes consumption metering features.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

SAPAC SA is a Swiss manufacturer of heat pumps and complementary heating system components. The company produces geothermal (Sole-Wasser), aquathermal (Wasser-Wasser), and aerothermal (Luft-Wasser) heat pumps — including the MISTRAL Compact air-water series and the PCO series (Amazone, Etna, Sahara). It also manufactures the proprietary TEMPERSET tubular heat exchangers and the i-regul internet-connected regulation platform, alongside accessories such as buffer tanks, hot water tanks, circulation pumps, manifolds, and solar thermal panels.

Product overview

SAPAC is a Swiss heat pump manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of water-source, ground-source, and air-source heat pumps, along with complementary control systems, heat exchangers, and accessories. The core product lines include the MISTRAL Compact air-to-water heat pump and the PCO series available in Amazone (water-source), Etna (geothermal), and Sahara (geothermal with cooling) variants, each offered in standard and compact configurations with integrated components. The proprietary i-regul control system provides internet-connected remote monitoring and management. Supporting products include TEMPERSET EC heat exchangers, thermal solar panels, buffer and hot water tanks, circulation and well pumps, and heating/probe manifolds. The PAC System Modul add-on offers certified installation procedures for quality assurance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MISTRAL Compact Air-to-water heat pump with variable speed compressor that extracts energy from air even at very low temperatures, providing up to 70% free energy for annual heating consumption. EHPA-certified, designed for residential and commercial space heating and domestic hot water production.
• PCO Amazone (Water-to-Water Heat Pump) Water-to-water heat pump that extracts energy from groundwater through a patented EC tubular heat exchanger made of 316L stainless steel, providing up to 80% free energy for annual heating needs. Available in capacity ranges up to 48kW.
• PCO Amazone Réversible Reversible water-to-water heat pump providing cooling capability for floor heating systems during summer, with up to 80% free energy from groundwater.
• PCO Amazone Compact Compact water-to-water heat pump with integrated components, extracting energy from groundwater for up to 80% free energy.
• PCO Amazone Réversible Compact Compact reversible water-to-water heat pump with integrated components, providing cooling in summer and up to 80% free energy from groundwater.
• PCO Etna (Geothermal Heat Pump) Ground-to-water (geothermal) heat pump using vertical or horizontal ground probes, providing up to 75% free energy for annual heating.
• PCO Etna Compact Compact geothermal heat pump with integrated components, using ground probes for up to 75% free energy.
• PCO Sahara (Geothermal Heat Pump with Cooling) Ground-to-water heat pump with active floor cooling capability in summer, using vertical or horizontal ground probes, providing up to 75% free energy.
• PCO Sahara Compact Compact geothermal heat pump with integrated components and floor cooling option, providing up to 75% free energy.
• TEMPERSET EC Heat Exchanger Patented tubular heat exchanger in 316L stainless steel, available in screwed and welded versions, providing excellent performance with low refrigerant pressure loss for water-water and air-water heat pumps.
• i-regul Control System Internet-connected regulation system with color touchscreen for remote monitoring and control of heat pump installations. Supports unlimited heating zones, master/slave cascade management of up to 6 heat pumps in parallel, remote maintenance, and consumption statistics via integrated counters.
• Thermal Solar Panels Solar thermal collectors available in 2010, 2510, and DF 100-6 models with various power outputs and temperature capabilities, controllable via the i-regul system.
• WBO H Hot Water Tanks High-performance hot water storage tanks for heat pumps, available in capacities from 205 to 1505 liters with heat exchangers ranging from 1.9 to 9.2 m².
• WPH Buffer Tanks High-quality steel buffer tanks for heat pump systems, available in capacities from 155 to 1505 liters.
• WPK/WPKR H Twin Combined Tanks Tank-on-tank combined buffer tanks for heat pumps, available in WPK 605 H Twin and WPKR models with dual heat exchangers.
• Circulation Pumps Class A circulation pumps including 3-speed, electronic heating, electronic, sanitary with bronze body, and sanitary maintenance with brass body variants.
• Well Pumps Surface centrifugal and submersible well pumps for groundwater extraction, with maximum operating pressure of 10 bar and maximum immersion depth of 20m.
• Heating Manifolds Steel heating distributors with thermostatic valves, flow meters, anti-vibration mounting brackets, and air purge valves.
• Probe Manifolds Modular and pre-assembled probe manifolds in brass, available in DN32 and DN40 diameters.
• PAC System Modul Certification Program Certified system-module program for heat pump installations, standardizing planning, installation, and commissioning procedures. Certified installations are inspected by independent specialists, ensuring quality and reliability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water-water heat pumps (PCO Amazone) achieve up to 80% free renewable energy for annual heating, with COPs of 5.30–5.80 at W10/W35 conditions
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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Erset SàrlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorErset Sàrl is based in Colmar, France (Rue de Morat 67, 68000 Colmar). The company serves as SAPAC's official distribution partner for the French market. Contact: +33 (0)3 89 79 81 27, [email protected].
• Lothar LeppiencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLothar Leppien is based in Geretsried, Germany (St.-Hubertus-Str. 48, 82538 Geretsried). The company serves as SAPAC's official distribution partner for the German market. Contact: +49 (8171) 91 92 01, [email protected].
• Multibeton EspañacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultibeton España is based in Castellgali, Spain (Calle Musica 11, 08297 Castellgali, BCN). The company serves as SAPAC's official distribution partner for the Spanish market. Contact: +34 93 83 34 110, [email protected].
• European Heat Pump Association (EHPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAPAC's heat pumps are EHPA-certified, meaning they have been independently verified to meet European quality and performance standards for heat pumps. This certification provides market differentiation and customer confidence in product quality.
• GSP (Güteschutzverband Wärmepumpe Plus) — PAC System ModulcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAPAC participates in the GSP PAC System Modul certification program, which standardizes the planning, installation, and commissioning of heat pump systems. Certified installations are inspected by independent specialists, ensuring quality and reliability.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Viessmann: Major German heating and HVAC manufacturer offering a comprehensive heat pump portfolio alongside boilers, ventilation, and cooling systems. Comparable broad product strategy covering geothermal, air-water, and water-source heat pumps across European markets.
• Bosch Thermotechnology: Major German heating manufacturer offering heat pumps (Compress series) as part of a broader HVAC and boiler portfolio. Competes with SAPAC in residential and commercial heating across European markets.
• Vaillant Group: German heating manufacturer with aroTHERM and geoTHERM heat pump ranges plus broader HVAC portfolio. Direct competitor in residential heat pumps across DACH and key European markets served by SAPAC.
• Daikin Europe: Global HVAC market leader with extensive heat pump portfolio (Altherma series) across geothermal, air-water, and hybrid systems. Competes with SAPAC across all European markets with greater scale and broader distribution.

Direct peers

• Weishaupt: German family-owned heating technology manufacturer offering heat pumps alongside burners and heating systems. Comparable family-owned mid-sized manufacturer with similar DACH market focus and quality positioning.
• IDM Energiesysteme: Austrian heat pump manufacturer specializing in geothermal, air-water, and water-water heat pumps for the Alpine and DACH markets. Comparable specialty positioning and product range to SAPAC's PCO series.
• Stiebel Eltron: German-headquartered specialist manufacturer of heat pumps, including geothermal, air-water, and water-water systems. Directly comparable to SAPAC as a focused heat pump specialist serving the DACH and broader European markets with EHPA-certified products.
• NIBE Energy Systems: Swedish heat pump specialist with strong European presence, manufacturing geothermal, air-water, and exhaust air heat pumps. Directly comparable product range and target market of residential and commercial heating renovation across Europe.
• Ochsner Wärmepumpen: Austrian heat pump specialist with a comprehensive range of geothermal, air-water, and water-water heat pumps. Directly comparable as a mid-sized pure-play heat pump manufacturer serving Central European markets with similar product technology.

Regional players

• CTA AG (Hoval): Swiss-Liechtenstein HVAC manufacturer with heat pump, ventilation, and indoor climate solutions. Comparable Swiss quality positioning and serves overlapping Alpine and DACH markets with heat pump technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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