KLIMATHERM Messgeräte

What KLIMATHERM Messgeräte does

KLIMATHERM Messgeräte is a German privately held company (GmbH & Co. KG) headquartered in Dorsten that manufactures and sells electronic measurement instruments for building physics and the housing industry. Founded in 1978, the company has operated for 45+ years under the positioning of 'Handwerker-Qualität' (craftsman quality), supplying devices suitable for both professional and demanding private use. Its catalog spans moisture meters for building materials and wood, thermohygrometers, dew point meters, gas and carbon monoxide detectors, data loggers, CO2 meters, thermal imaging cameras, infrared thermometers, decibel meters, and distance meters, with prices ranging from approximately €16 net for budget items to over €1,000 net for professional measurement kits.

The underlying technology is based on established physical measurement principles such as conductivity (resistance) measurement for moisture, thermohygrometric methods for dew point calculation, and infrared sensing for non-contact temperature. Notable product features include non-destructive wall moisture measurement via conductivity probes that preserve building integrity, multi-material compatibility (wood, screed, cement, plaster, mortar), and automatic dew point calculation from air temperature, humidity, and material temperature. KLIMATHERM provides accessories, spare parts, consumables, and repair and calibration services for both its own devices and competing brands, positioning after-sales support as a core differentiator.

The business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce: all sales are transacted through the company's own German-language website, with free telephone consultation to assist product selection and volume discounts available to commercial buyers. Revenue is generated exclusively from one-time hardware unit sales. The customer base is horizontal, including tradespeople, building industry professionals (inspectors, appraisers, assessors), private homeowners addressing mold or insulation issues, and private households for gas safety monitoring. The company operates only in Germany, has 11-50 employees, and is independently held with no disclosed parent company, subsidiaries, funding rounds, or institutional investors.

Name

KLIMATHERM Messgeräte

Legal name

Klimatherm-Messgeräte GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://klimatherm.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KLIMATHERM Messgeräte is a German e-commerce retailer and manufacturer, founded 1978, selling professional-grade electronic measurement instruments (moisture, temperature, humidity, gas, thermal) for building physics, serving tradespeople, building inspectors, and homeowners in Germany.

Ownership category

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Product category

Measurement Instruments

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Thermometers & Temperature Monitoring (Smart Thermometers) (CRACAQAG), Smart Thermostats & HVAC Controls Retail (CRAIAMAC), Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH)

Keywords

• Moisture measurement instruments
• Building material moisture meters
• Thermo hygrometers
• Gas detection devices
• Data loggers

Headquarters

HQ city

Dorsten

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of measurement devices including moisture meters, thermohygrometers, gas detectors, data loggers, and related equipment. Products are sold at various price points from budget options (around €20) to professional equipment (over €1000).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

KLIMATHERM Messgeräte manufactures and sells electronic measuring instruments for building physics and the housing industry, including moisture meters, thermo-hygrometers, thermohygrographs, dew point meters, gas detectors, data loggers, CO2 meters, decibel meters, thermal imaging cameras, and infrared thermometers. The company distributes its products directly to both private users and professionals through its own e-commerce website, supported by free telephone consultation, accessories, spare parts, and long-term repair and calibration services.

Product overview

KLIMATHERM Messgeräte is a German manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional measurement instruments for both private and professional use. The product line centers on moisture measurement devices (building material moisture meters BF-7, wood moisture meters P5200/P5201, dew point meters), combined with environmental monitoring tools (thermo hygrometers DTH-1020/DTH-8, TH-300 thermo hygrographs), gas detection (GA-117 gas detectors), data logging solutions (DMS-23, MDS-300 multi-parameter loggers), and complementary instruments (CO2 meters, distance meters, decibel meters, thermal cameras, infrared thermometers). The company provides complete measurement kits (Type E), accessories, spare parts, and repair/calibration services. Established in 1978, the focus is on 'craftsman quality' measurement devices for applications in construction assessment, mold prevention, energy cost savings, and building diagnostics.

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Products and services

• Baustoff-Feuchtemessgerät BF-7 Professional building material moisture meter (BF-7) for measuring moisture content in construction materials, including screed, cement, plaster and mortar. Supplied with a carrying bag and targeted at building experts, appraisers and tradespeople.
• Holz- und Materialfeuchte Messgerät P5200 Wood and material moisture meter using conductivity measurement (resistance measurement method). Capable of distinguishing between hardwood and softwood and intended for professional craftsmen in residential and woodworking applications.
• Materialfeuchte Messgerät P5201 Material moisture meter for measuring moisture content in various building materials, targeted at tradespeople and building professionals.
• KLIMATHERM Thermo Hygrometer DTH-1020 (Standard and Black variants) Thermo hygrometer for measuring temperature and humidity in indoor environments, available in standard and black color variants.
• Thermohygrometer DTH-8 Professional thermohygrometer for measuring temperature and humidity with automatic dew point calculation capability, intended for building experts and homeowners assessing condensation risk.
• Thermohygrograph TH-300 Thermo hygrograph for continuous recording of temperature and humidity over time, targeted at building diagnostics and indoor climate monitoring.
• Gasmelder GA-117 Gas detector for propane, natural gas, heating systems, stoves and mobile homes, intended for residential safety monitoring.
• Datenlogger DMS-23 Data logger for recording measurement data, used for continuous monitoring and documentation of environmental parameters.
• Datenlogger MDS-300 Combination data logger for material moisture, air humidity and temperature, providing multi-parameter monitoring in a single device for building diagnostics.
• CO2 Measuring Devices CO2 measuring devices for monitoring indoor air quality in residential and professional environments.
• Entfernungsmesser (Distance Meter) Distance meters for measuring lengths and distances in building and construction applications.
• Feuchtigkeitsmelder (Moisture Detector) Moisture detectors for identifying damp areas in buildings, used for early detection of moisture issues.
• Kohlenmonoxid Melder (Carbon Monoxide Detector) Carbon monoxide detectors for residential safety monitoring, alerting occupants to dangerous CO levels.
• Luftfeuchtigkeitsmesser (Air Humidity Meter) Air humidity meters for measuring relative humidity in indoor environments, supporting indoor climate and mold risk assessment.
• Taupunktmessgerät (Dew Point Measuring Device) Dew point measuring devices for determining condensation risk and preventing mold formation in building envelopes and interior surfaces.
• Dezibelmesser (Decibel Meter) Decibel meters for measuring sound levels in residential and workplace environments.
• Wärmebildkamera (Thermal Imaging Camera) Thermal imaging cameras for visualizing heat patterns and identifying thermal bridges in building envelopes to detect insulation deficiencies.
• Infrarot Thermometer (Infrared Thermometer) Infrared thermometers for non-contact temperature measurement of surfaces in building diagnostics and HVAC applications.
• Temperaturlogger (Temperature Data Logger) Temperature data loggers for continuous temperature monitoring over extended periods.
• Datenlogger Temperatur Luftfeuchtigkeit (Temperature and Humidity Data Logger) Combined temperature and humidity data loggers for continuous recording of indoor climate parameters.
• Messausrüstung Typ E (Measuring Equipment Set, Type E) Complete measurement equipment kit (Type E) bundling multiple measuring instruments for professional building diagnostics, packaged in a carrying case.
• Zubehör (Accessories, Spare Parts, Software and Consumables) Accessories, spare parts, software and consumables for KLIMATHERM measurement devices, available years after the original purchase to support long product lifecycles.
• Repair and Calibration Service Repair and calibration service for older measurement instruments from KLIMATHERM's own product range as well as third-party manufacturers, supporting long-term instrument accuracy.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Vaisala Oyj: Global leader in humidity, temperature, and dew-point measurement instruments and continuous monitoring systems. Highly comparable at the industrial/professional humidity-measurement layer, though focused on industrial and life-science segments rather than building-physics retail.
• Fluke Corporation: Global leader in professional test and measurement tools. Overlaps with Klimatherm in thermohygrometers, infrared thermometers, and thermal imaging, but serves a much broader industrial customer base rather than focusing on building physics.
• Bosch Professional (Robert Bosch Power Tools): Broad-line professional power tools and diagnostics brand offering thermal cameras, distance meters, and detection tools. Competes with Klimatherm at the prosumer/tradesperson intersection but as part of a much larger power-tools portfolio.

Direct peers

• Wagner Meters: Manufacturer of moisture measurement instruments for wood, concrete, and building materials. Comparable product category (moisture meters for building trades) with overlapping customer base among flooring installers, lumber professionals, and inspectors.
• Trotec GmbH: German manufacturer of measurement and drying technology for building diagnostics, including moisture meters, hygrometers, and thermal cameras. Serves the same building-physics and tradesperson segments as Klimatherm and is a direct head-to-head competitor in the DACH region.
• Gann Mess- u. Regeltechnik GmbH: German specialist manufacturer of electronic moisture measurement instruments for wood, building materials, and construction. Closely overlaps Klimatherm's core moisture-meter and material-moisture product lines, particularly the conductivity-based measurement approach.
• Testo SE & Co. KGaA: German-headquartered global leader in portable measurement instruments for HVAC, building physics, and industrial applications. Directly comparable to Klimatherm across hygrometers, thermometers, moisture meters, data loggers, and thermal cameras, but at significantly larger scale and international reach.
• Tramex Meters: Specialist in non-destructive moisture meters for building inspection, flooring, and roofing. Comparable to Klimatherm on material-moisture diagnostics for building assessors and tradespeople.
• Protimeter (Amphenol Sensors): Established moisture measurement specialist serving building surveyors, restoration contractors, and homeowners. Directly comparable in moisture meters and building-physics diagnostics, with strong presence in restoration and flood-damage assessment.

Emerging players

• Lascar Electronics: UK-based manufacturer of standalone data loggers and panel-mounted indicators for temperature and humidity. Comparable to Klimatherm's DMS-23 and MDS-300 data loggers, especially for SMB and small-commercial buyers seeking low-cost recording solutions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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