Belimo Air Controls

What Belimo Air Controls does

Belimo Air Controls is a Swiss manufacturer of HVAC field devices headquartered in Hinwil, Switzerland, founded in 1975 and publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ticker: BEAN). The company designs, produces, and markets damper actuators, control valves, sensors, and meters used to regulate airflow and hydronic flow in commercial building HVAC systems. Its product portfolio spans torque ranges from 9 to 1400 in-lbs for damper actuators and includes specialized valves such as the IoT-connected Energy Valve, the Electronic Pressure Independent Valve (ePIV), and ZoneTight zone valves. The company has positioned itself as a critical supplier of liquid cooling control solutions for AI data centers, where its EPIV technology addresses thermal management challenges beyond traditional air cooling capabilities. Distribution spans 35+ countries across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific, with operations supported by 1,001-5,000 employees globally.

Belimo generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of HVAC field devices, with list prices ranging from approximately $61 for basic zone valves to over $14,000 for large butterfly valve assemblies. The company distributes through a global network of distributors and channel partners, while maintaining direct sales capabilities for enterprise customers. Its products communicate via standard building automation protocols (BACnet, Modbus, MP-Bus) and connect to the Belimo Cloud IoT platform for remote monitoring and analytics. The company serves multiple customer segments including commercial building owners and facility managers, HVAC contractors and engineers, and data center operators — with horizontal segmentation across these use cases.

Financially, Belimo reported record annual sales of CHF 1.12 billion for FY2025, up 23.3% in local currencies, with net income of CHF 182 million and an EBIT margin of 20.8%. H1 2026 revenue reached CHF 676.4 million, up 29.6% in local currencies, driven by accelerating demand for data center cooling equipment tied to AI compute and solid renovation activity. The Americas region accounts for 49% of group revenue. Recent strategic moves include the Energy Valve 4 launch (June 2026), a new digital generation of connected field devices (November 2025), and a strategic partnership with Greenheck for the FSKN fire and smoke damper test module. The company holds UL 2075, ULC-S588, and UL FSKN certifications, and its climate targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Name

Belimo Air Controls

Legal name

BELIMO U.S. Inc.

Website

https://belimo.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Belimo Air Controls is a Swiss manufacturer of HVAC field devices — damper actuators, control valves, sensors, and meters — serving commercial building owners, facility managers, HVAC contractors, and data center operators across 35+ countries through a global distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Field Devices / Building Automation Equipment

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Thermal Controls & Building Management Systems (HVAC BMS) (IMAHAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Controls, Thermostats, Sensors & Building Automation (HVAC Controls) (IMADANAH), HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB), Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS, HVAC Controls) (IMAIABAD)

Keywords

• HVAC field devices
• Damper actuators
• Control valves
• Building automation
• HVAC sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Hinwil

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HVAC Field Device Sales: Belimo generates revenue through the sale of physical HVAC control devices including damper actuators, control valves, sensors, and related accessories. The company operates as a manufacturer and distributor with products sold globally through distribution channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Belimo Air Controls develops, manufactures, and sells HVAC field devices for commercial building automation, including damper actuators, control valves (Energy Valve, ePIV, ZoneTight, butterfly, globe, and ball valves), sensors, and meters. The company also offers IoT cloud-connected solutions through the Belimo Cloud platform and specialized data center cooling products for AI and high-performance computing applications. Products are sold globally through distributors, direct sales, and e-commerce to building owners, facility managers, data center operators, and HVAC contractors.

Product overview

Belimo Air Controls is a Swiss-based manufacturer of HVAC field devices operating as a market leader in damper actuators, control valves, and sensors. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized around three core product lines: Damper Actuators (including Non Fail-Safe, Fail-Safe, Outdoor Protected, Quick Running, Linear, Fire & Smoke, and Airflow Measurement variants with torque ranges from 9 to 1400 in-lbs); Control Valves (encompassing the IoT-connected Energy Valve, electronic Pressure Independent Valves (ePIV), ZoneTight zone valves, Characterized Control Valves, Ball Valves, Butterfly Valves, and Globe Valves); and Sensors/Meters (including duct, pipe, outdoor, room sensors, gas monitors, and water meters). The portfolio is complemented by Systems solutions (Economizer, Room Solutions, Bus Integration, IoT Actuators), the RetroFIT+ replacement product line, and specialized Data Center Cooling Solutions for AI applications. Products communicate via building automation protocols (BACnet, Modbus, MP-Bus) and connect to the Belimo Cloud IoT platform for remote monitoring and analytics. The company recently launched the Energy Valve 4 (June 2026) and a New Digital Generation of connected field devices (November 2025).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Energy Valve: IoT cloud-connected pressure independent valve that monitors coil performance and energy consumption while maintaining Delta T
• EPIV
• ZoneTight
• RetroFIT+
• CESIM

Products and services

• Damper Actuators HVAC damper actuators with torque range from 9 to 1400 in-lbs, designed for direct mounting on standard damper shafts or jackshafts. Includes Non Fail-Safe, Fail-Safe, Outdoor Protected, Quick Running, Linear, Fire & Smoke, and Airflow Measurement variants for commercial building HVAC control.
• Energy Valve IoT cloud-connected pressure independent valve that monitors coil performance and energy consumption while maintaining Delta T. Integrates energy metering, control, Delta T management, and IoT-enabled billing in one device for commercial HVAC systems.
• Electronic Pressure Independent Valve (ePIV) Electronic pressure independent control valve combining characterized ball valve, ultrasonic flow meter, and high-performance actuator. Provides real-time flow feedback and remote reprogramming of maximum flow rates for data center cooling applications including AI compute and liquid cooling.
• Control Valves (Globe, Ball, Butterfly, Characterized, Pressure-Independent) Full range of control valves including globe valves, ball valves, butterfly valves, characterized control valves, and pressure-independent valves for optimal flow control in HVAC applications.
• Sensors and Meters HVAC sensors and meters providing reliable and accurate measurement and monitoring including duct sensors, pipe sensors, outdoor sensors, room sensors, gas monitors, and water meters with seamless BAS integration.
• Systems Solutions (Economizer, Room Solutions, Bus Integration, IoT Actuators) Integrated system solutions including economizers, room automation solutions, bus integration modules, and IoT-enabled actuators for connected building management.
• RetroFIT+ Product Replacement Solutions Product replacement solutions for upgrading existing HVAC installations including fire & smoke actuators, damper actuators, control valve/actuator combinations, butterfly valve/actuator combinations, and globe valve/actuator combinations. HVAC Retrofit reduces energy use by 28%.
• Data Center Cooling Solutions Specialized actuators, valves, sensors, and meters designed for data center cooling applications where reliability and quality are paramount. Includes liquid cooling control solutions for AI compute facilities and high-performance computing environments.
• ZoneTight Zone Valves Zone valves designed for maximum efficiency in tight spaces, available in 2-way and 3-way configurations with Cv ranges from 0.28 to 16. Provides space-saving flow control for compact HVAC installations.
• Belimo Energy Valve 4 Smart control valve integrating flow, temperature, and power monitoring into a single device for commercial HVAC systems, targeting building owners and facility managers seeking to reduce hydronic energy waste.
• Room Sensors and Room Operating Units Room sensors and room operating units featuring simple, clear aesthetics for visible room installation, with easy smartphone commissioning for room-level HVAC measurement and control.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces HVAC power requirements by up to 55%
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GreenheckcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2024Belimo and Greenheck formed a strategic partnership to develop the first FSKN test module with single-point wiring and UL Certification for combined fire and smoke dampers. The device enables building owners to comply with NFPA 80 and 105 testing standards without disruptive visual inspections, communicating via BACnet or Modbus for remote monitoring and control from building automation systems.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Lennox International: Lennox International is a major HVAC systems and controls manufacturer serving commercial and residential markets. While more equipment-focused, its controls and integration products overlap with Belimo's actuator and sensor lines.
• Honeywell: Honeywell's Building Automation division offers HVAC controls, sensors, and building management systems that directly compete with Belimo's field devices. As a far larger diversified conglomerate, Honeywell bundles HVAC controls into broader BMS offerings, making it a key competing incumbent.
• Trane Technologies: Trane Technologies (formerly Ingersoll Rand's HVAC segment) manufactures HVAC equipment, controls, and building automation systems. Its Trane Building Advantage platform competes with Belimo at the integrated-system level for commercial buildings.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure platform integrates HVAC controls, sensors, and building automation. It competes with Belimo in commercial building efficiency projects and is a key player in the same data center cooling and energy efficiency categories.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Siemens Smart Infrastructure sells HVAC valves, actuators, and building automation systems (Desigo) that compete directly with Belimo's portfolio. As a European industrial giant, Siemens is a particularly close geographic and segment competitor in EMEA.

Direct peers

• Danfoss: Danfoss is a global manufacturer of HVAC components including motorized control valves, actuators, and sensors. Its climate solutions segment directly mirrors Belimo's product portfolio and serves the same commercial building and data center customers.
• Carel Industries: Carel is an Italian-based manufacturer of HVAC/R controls, including valves, actuators, and humidification/cooling controllers. It is a focused international competitor to Belimo in commercial HVAC and data center cooling applications.
• Watts Water Technologies: Watts manufactures flow control products including valves and actuators used in HVAC and plumbing applications. While more focused on water systems, its HVAC/flow product line competes with Belimo's control valve and actuator offerings.
• Johnson Controls: Johnson Controls is one of the largest direct competitors in HVAC controls and building automation, selling valves, actuators, sensors, and VAV/controls systems globally. Its MetaSys platform competes head-to-head with Belimo's BACnet/Modbus-enabled field devices in commercial buildings.
• IMI plc: IMI plc (Critical Engineering and Industrial Process divisions) manufactures flow control valves, actuators, and HVAC products including pressure-independent control valves. Its HVAC/R segment directly competes with Belimo's control valve and actuator portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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