What Aermec does

Aermec S.p.A., headquartered in Bevilacqua (Verona), Italy, is a manufacturer of HVAC and air-treatment equipment with operations dating to 1961. The company produces a complete HVAC portfolio including chillers (with units exceeding 2.3 MW), heat pumps, fan coils, air handling units, VRF systems, rooftop units, and hydronic systems, configurable across more than 10,000 variants spanning 3 to 2,300 kW of cooling capacity. Manufacturing is anchored by approximately 220,000 m² of facilities and a Eurovent-accredited in-house test chamber (one of Europe's largest, capable of testing units up to 2 MW). Proprietary software tools (Magellan, VRF Selection, VMF Designer, AERDISTRIBUTION) support technical selection and system-level design, while the OMNIA fan-coil line — co-developed with designer Giugiaro — anchors the residential offer.

Aermec's revenue model combines hardware sales with aftermarket technical support and lifecycle services. Distribution is exclusively indirect through a network of 52 sales outlets and 81 technical-support centres in Italy, over 70 exclusive international distributors, and 10 wholly-owned distribution subsidiaries in France, Germany, Poland, Spain, the UK, Canada, the United States, the UAE, Chile, and Peru. Customers span six declared verticals — Food Industry, Data Centres, Industrial, Residential (primary), Public Spaces, and Tertiary/Commercial — with named references including Cantina Corte Capitelli (wine), VSystem (industrial), Casa delle Bottere (residential geothermal), Biblioteca Nazionale di Genova (heritage/public), and Porto di Palermo (port redevelopment). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; sales are routed through authorised partners.

Aermec operates as the principal and most recognisable brand within the Giordano Riello International Group, a five-generation, family-controlled Italian industrial conglomerate comprising 9 brands and 10 production facilities with consolidated revenues exceeding €700 million and more than 2,000 employees. Aermec itself directly employs nearly 1,000 workers. The Group has been actively consolidating distribution through wholly-owned subsidiaries and selected bolt-on acquisitions (Aermec Deutschland 2017, Aermec Middle East 2022, Aermec North America holding 2024, Group Airlan acquisition 2025). The founder, Giordano Riello, passed away in May 2023, but family control has been maintained.

Name

Aermec

Legal name

Aermec S.p.A.

Website

https://aermec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Italy-based Aermec manufactures HVAC systems including chillers, heat pumps, fan coils, and air handling units, serving residential, commercial, industrial, food, and data centre customers across more than 140 countries through authorised distributors and wholly-owned regional subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE), Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG), Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components (IMADANAF)

Keywords

• HVAC equipment manufacturing
• Air conditioning systems
• Chillers and heat pumps
• Fan coil units
• Climate control solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Roma

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. HVAC Equipment Sales: Sale of air conditioning and air treatment products including chillers, heat pumps, fan coils, air handling units, VRF systems, and rooftop units. The company offers over 10,000 product configurations covering cooling capacities from 3 to 2,300 kW.
2. Technical Support and Maintenance Services: Post-sale technical support services including start-up, maintenance interventions, and necessary updates throughout the product lifecycle

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aermec manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) equipment, including chillers, heat pumps, fan coils, air handling units, VRF systems, rooftop units, and hydronic systems. The portfolio offers over 10,000 product configurations covering cooling capacities from 3 to 2,300 kW, serving residential, commercial, industrial, and public-sector applications globally. The company also provides selection software (Magellan, VRF Selection, VMF Designer, AERDISTRIBUTION) and post-sale technical support services.

Product overview

Aermec is a global leader in air conditioning and air treatment solutions, offering over 10,000 product configurations with cooling capacities ranging from 3 to 2300 kW. The portfolio comprises a comprehensive range of HVAC products including chillers (water chillers), heat pumps, fan coils (klimakonwektory), air handling units, VRF systems, rooftop units, and hydronic systems. The company also provides specialized product lines such as the OMNIA fan coil series (designed with Giugiaro) and RePuro air recovery series. Supporting the hardware products are digital tools including Magellan selection software, VRF Selection Tool, VMF Designer, and AERDISTRIBUTION for system design and configuration. The company operates as part of the Giordano Riello International Group and serves markets through a global distribution network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chillers (Water Chillers) Large capacity refrigeration units for commercial and industrial cooling applications, ranging from small units to systems exceeding 2.3 MW cooling capacity.
• Heat Pumps HVAC systems providing both heating and cooling for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
• Fan Coils Hydronic terminal units for heating and cooling distribution in buildings. Includes the OMNIA line designed with Giugiaro for the residential sector.
• Air Handling Units Commercial ventilation and air treatment systems for managing air quality and climate in buildings.
• VRF Systems Variable Refrigerant Flow systems for commercial and residential HVAC applications with customizable configuration.
• Rooftop Units

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Giordano Riello International GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1961Aermec is the principal company and most recognizable brand within the Giordano Riello International Group, a family-managed Italian industrial centre spanning five generations. The Group operates through 9 distinct brands and 10 production facilities with consolidated revenues exceeding €700 million and over 2,000 employees.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Systemair: European HVAC company specializing in ventilation, air handling units, and chillers for commercial and industrial applications. Mid-tier European peer comparable to Aermec in scale, distribution model, and product breadth across air handling.
• Ariston Group: Italian-headquartered global leader in thermal comfort with strong presence in heat pumps, boilers, and HVAC. Closest direct European peer to Aermec given similar Italian heritage, premium positioning, and overlapping residential/commercial heat pump portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Carrier Global: Major HVAC manufacturer with strong presence in chillers, air conditioning, and refrigeration for commercial and industrial markets. Direct competitor to Aermec in European commercial chillers and rooftop units.
• Mitsubishi Electric: Global HVAC and VRF leader, particularly dominant in commercial VRF and commercial cooling systems. Direct competitor to Aermec in the VRF and commercial chiller categories across European markets.
• Daikin: Global leader in HVAC, refrigerants, and heat pumps with comprehensive residential, commercial, and industrial portfolios including chillers, VRF, and air handling units. Directly comparable product overlap with Aermec but at materially larger scale and global reach.
• Lennox International: North American HVAC manufacturer offering commercial chillers, air handling units, and refrigeration products under brands like Lennox and Heatcraft. Comparable in commercial/industrial HVAC product mix with North American market focus.
• Trane Technologies: US-listed global HVAC leader offering chillers, air handling units, and climate solutions for commercial and industrial applications. Overlaps with Aermec in commercial/industrial chillers and AHUs, with much larger R&D budget and global footprint.
• LG Electronics (Air Solution): Major HVAC manufacturer with strong VRF, chiller, and commercial cooling offerings under the LG Air Solution business. Competes directly with Aermec in European commercial HVAC projects with broader brand recognition.
• Bosch Home Comfort (Thermotechnology): Division of Bosch offering heat pumps, air conditioning, and HVAC solutions for residential and commercial markets. Directly comparable in European heat-pump and hydronic systems market where Aermec is active.

Emerging players

• Midea (Commercial HVAC): Chinese global HVAC manufacturer with growing European commercial presence in chillers, VRF, and air handling units. Represents the rising Asian competitive threat that mid-tier European manufacturers like Aermec increasingly face in tendered projects.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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