What Huber & Ranner does

Huber & Ranner GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of custom-engineered air handling units (Raumlufttechnik / RLT-Anlagen), founded in 1974 and headquartered in Pocking, Bavaria, with a second production facility in Thalling. The company designs and produces modular AHUs for large air volumes, with the X-CASE platform as its core product line, complemented by the HY-CASE hygiene-certified variant for pharmaceutical and food processing environments, integrated cooling technology, and heat recovery systems (SMARTRON, GREEN KV-SYSTEM, AIRMATIX). Its proprietary AIR-BALANCE control technology integrates BACnet/Modbus interfaces, GSM/LAN/WLAN connectivity, and the AIR-BALANCE i-connect digital platform for remote commissioning, trend visualization, and lifecycle services through the X-CARE offering.

The company sells exclusively through a direct sales-led model with territory-based representatives covering Germany, Europe (including Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia, Croatia), and Rest of World markets. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with custom-engineered project sales. Customers are organized into four primary verticals: Automotive manufacturing, Hygiene/Pharma, Hotels/Administration, and Retail/Exhibition. The company holds ISO 9001 quality certification, ILH Berlin hygiene certification (VDI 6022), and EAC/GOST export certifications, and is a long-standing member of the Herstellerverband RLT-Geräte association.

Revenue is generated through a mix of hardware sales (custom AHUs and spare parts) and professional services (system design and planning, installation and commissioning, maintenance, and digital lifecycle services). The company operates as a classic German Mittelstand enterprise: founder-owned by Managing Directors Dietmar Huber and Udo Ranner, privately held without external investment or disclosed funding rounds, with no M&A activity recorded. No revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Huber & Ranner

Legal name

Huber & Ranner GmbH

Website

https://huber-ranner.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Huber & Ranner GmbH, founded 1974 in Pocking, Germany, designs and manufactures custom-engineered modular air handling units (X-CASE, HY-CASE) with integrated AIR-BALANCE control technology, serving automotive, hygiene/pharma, hospitality, and retail/exhibition sectors via direct enterprise sales across Europe and ROW markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Air Handling Units (HVAC ventilation equipment)

NAICS

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), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls (IMADANAD), HVAC Controls, Thermostats & Building Automation Installation (HSAOAGAJ)

Keywords

• Air handling units
• HVAC ventilation systems
• Heat recovery equipment
• Industrial ventilation units
• Hygienic air handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Pocking

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Air Handling Unit (AHU) Sales: Core revenue from manufacturing and selling custom-engineered RLT air handling units. Products include X-CASE, HY-CASE (hygiene version), and specialized configurations for automotive, pharma, hotels, and retail applications. Units are built to order based on customer requirements.
2. Spare Parts Supply: Replacement parts service for air handling units throughout product lifecycle. Ensures long-term customer support and recurring revenue from existing installed base.
3. After-Sales Service & Maintenance: Comprehensive service offerings including X-CARE digital services, maintenance, and operational support for installed systems. Services cover the entire lifecycle of the air handling units.
4. System Design & Planning: Plant planning and system design services (Anlagenplanung) to support customer implementation of air handling solutions. Includes digital acceptance testing.
5. Delivery & Installation: Logistics and installation services (Auslieferung, Montage) for RLT equipment including on-site assembly and commissioning support.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Huber & Ranner manufactures custom-engineered, modular air handling units (RLT-Anlagen) for large air volumes in industrial and commercial applications. The X-CASE platform enables 2D/3D-configurable units tailored to each project across the automotive, hygiene/pharmaceutical, hotel/administrative, and retail/exhibition sectors. Integrated proprietary AIR-BALANCE control technology and complementary systems such as HY-CASE (hygiene), SMARTRON (rotary heat recovery), AIRMATIX (membrane recovery), and GREEN KV-SYSTEM (natural refrigerant cooling) are delivered alongside planning, engineering, commissioning, and X-CARE lifecycle services.

Product overview

Huber & Ranner offers a modular air handling unit (AHU) portfolio centered on the X-CASE platform with specialized variants. The core X-CASE system provides large air volume handling with modular construction, complemented by the HY-CASE hygiene version for pharmaceutical and food applications. The AIR-BALANCE control technology with i-connect platform enables digital connectivity, remote monitoring, and building integration via BACnet/Modbus. Supporting products include SMARTON and AIRMATIX heat recovery systems, GREEN KV-SYSTEM for energy efficiency, and integrated cooling technology. The X-CARE digital service offering extends the portfolio into monitoring and optimization. The company operates in automotive, hygiene/pharma, hotel/administration, and retail/exhibition sectors since 1974.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• X-CASE: Main product line of air handling units featuring modular construction and intelligent control technology
• HY-CASE
• AIR-BALANCE
• SMARTRON
• GREEN KV-SYSTEM
• AIRMATIX
• X-CARE

Products and services

• X-CASE The X-CASE platform is Huber & Ranner's flagship line of modular air handling units (RLT-Anlagen) engineered for large air volumes. Each unit is configured in 2D/3D to project-specific requirements and integrated with AIR-BALANCE control technology. It is targeted at industrial and commercial projects in the automotive, hygiene/pharma, hotel/administration, and retail/exhibition sectors.
• HY-CASE HY-CASE is the hygienic variant of the X-CASE air handling unit, designed for applications with stringent hygiene and cleanroom requirements such as pharmaceutical production and food processing. It applies the same modular X-CASE configuration approach with hygienic design execution.
• SMARTRON SMARTRON is a high-efficiency heat recovery system based on rotating heat exchangers, used to recover thermal energy from exhaust air in Huber & Ranner air handling units. It contributes to energy-efficient operation and reduced operating costs in industrial and commercial ventilation installations.
• AIRMATIX AIRMATIX is a membrane-based heat and moisture recovery technology used in Huber & Ranner air handling units. It enables energy-efficient recovery of heat and humidity from exhaust air, suitable for applications requiring both thermal efficiency and humidity control.
• GREEN KV-SYSTEM GREEN KV-SYSTEM is an energy-efficient refrigeration circuit integrated with Huber & Ranner air handling units, using natural refrigerants to reduce environmental impact and operating cost. It is intended for industrial and commercial installations that require combined ventilation and cooling.
• Integrated Cooling Technology Integrated Cooling Technology combines air handling and cooling functions within a single Huber & Ranner unit, leveraging the AIR-BALANCE control platform. It targets projects that need both ventilation and cooling from one engineered package rather than separate systems.
• X-CARE Service & Maintenance X-CARE is the lifecycle service offering for Huber & Ranner air handling units, covering planning, engineering, commissioning, ongoing maintenance, and training/seminars. It is aimed at operators of installed Huber & Ranner equipment and creates a recurring service relationship beyond the initial unit sale.

Quantifiable outcome

• Factory pre-configuration enables installation in minutes after assembly completion
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Authorized Sales PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHuber & Ranner works with authorized sales partners within their network for distribution and sales support. Data sharing with third parties is limited to within the Huber & Ranner network or with these authorized sales partners when necessary to fulfill customer requests.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FläktGroup: FläktGroup is a major European AHU and air distribution manufacturer serving commercial, industrial, and data-center applications. Directly comparable as an engineered AHU vendor with European manufacturing footprint and large-air-volume capabilities.
• TROX GmbH: TROX is a leading German manufacturer of air handling components and complete AHUs, including filters, dampers, and ventilation units. Directly comparable as a German-headquartered AHU specialist with strong European presence and engineered-to-order capability.
• LTG Aktiengesellschaft: LTG is a German manufacturer of air engineering and air conditioning technology, including AHUs, fans, and humidification systems. Comparable as a German specialist AHU peer with similar engineered, project-based go-to-market.
• Menerga GmbH: Menerga is a German Mittelstand manufacturer specializing in highly efficient air handling units with strong positions in hygiene, swimming pool, and industrial applications. Closely comparable niche focus, custom-engineering model, and hygiene/pharma vertical exposure.
• Swegon AB: Swegon is a Swedish supplier of energy-efficient ventilation and indoor climate solutions, including AHUs and controls. Comparable as a European engineered AHU peer with a strong digital-services and indoor-air-quality focus.
• Rosenberg Ventilatoren GmbH: Rosenberg is a German manufacturer of fans, blowers, and air handling units serving HVAC, industrial, and commercial markets. Comparable as a German engineered-AHU and air-movement specialist with overlapping vertical exposures.
• Systemair AB: Systemair is a Swedish-listed AHU and ventilation manufacturer with broad European coverage and modular product lines. Comparable as a mid-sized European AHU peer with both standard and engineered configurations across commercial and industrial segments.
• Strulik GmbH: Strulik is a German manufacturer of ventilation and air handling units including hygiene-rated configurations. Directly comparable as a German Mittelstand AHU specialist competing in hygiene, hospital, and industrial segments.

Broad incumbents

• Belimo Holding AG: Belimo is a Swiss-listed global leader in HVAC damper actuators, control valves, and sensors for building automation. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating in the same building-controls and air-handling ecosystem, though focused on components rather than full AHUs.
• Trane Technologies: Trane Technologies is a global HVAC incumbent offering commercial and industrial air handling systems, chillers, and building controls under the Trane brand. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing in commercial air-handling but operating at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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