BMS Energietechnik

What BMS Energietechnik does

BMS-Energietechnik AG is a Swiss privately held engineering and systems company founded in 1985/1986 by Remo Meister and headquartered in Wilderswil, Canton of Bern. The company designs and supplies energy-efficient systems and components for refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, and industrial heat-recovery applications, with strong emphasis on waste heat utilization, two-stage evaporation thermodynamics, and plate heat exchanger engineering. Its core commercial product lines are the patented BMS power® modular technique (P200/P400 modules developed with HSR Hochschule für Technik Rapperswil) and the eXergiemaschine family (eXm-pro, eXm-compact, eXm-max at 100 kW, plus a remote-monitoring add-on) co-developed with German partner varmeco GmbH & Co. KG. Supporting products include waste-heat utilization systems (pipe-, wall-, enclosure-, and collector-mounted), brazed and gasketed plate heat exchangers, buffer and domestic hot water storage (300–5,000 L), latent heat storage, instantaneous fresh-water stations for legionella-safe hot water, air-cooled condensers/recoolers, and micro-bubble air separators.

The company makes money through three streams: (1) hardware sales of engineered systems and components; (2) engineering services covering calculations, system sizing, commissioning, and operational testing (including the FWS eXm commissioning program); and (3) education and training via courses, events, and presentations. It operates a regional distribution structure in Switzerland (HQ in Wilderswil, branch in Bulle for French-speaking Switzerland, representation in Ticino through THERMOZENITH SA) and a network of roughly 30 specialists inside the broader "BMS-Netzwerk" encompassing tier-1 component suppliers (Alfa Laval, Danfoss, Grundfos, Kelvion, SWEP, Beijer Ref), academic partners (HSR Rapperswil, HSLU Luzern, ETH Zürich, Berner Fachhochschule), and policy partners (EnergieSchweiz, energie-cluster.ch, Innosuisse). Ownership remains with founder Remo Meister and his wife Heidy; Roman Aebersold has led day-to-day operations since 1999 and as Managing Director since 2014, with Edward Nijgh as Chairman of the Board.

Name

BMS Energietechnik

Legal name

BMS-Energietechnik AG

Website

https://bmspower.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BMS-Energietechnik AG is a Swiss privately held engineering firm that designs and supplies energy-efficient refrigeration, HVAC, and industrial heat-recovery systems, anchored by its patented BMS power® modular technology and the eXergiemaschine product family, serving plant operators, engineers, and installers primarily in Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC & Industrial Energy Systems

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS) (HSAPAPAA), Building Management System (BMS)/Controls Maintenance & Commissioning (BPABACAE), Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS) Contracting (IMAFALAE)

Keywords

• Industrial refrigeration systems
• Waste heat recovery
• Plate heat exchangers
• Heat pump technology
• HVAC engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilderswil

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Systems and Components Sales: Sale of systems and components including waste heat utilization systems, fresh water systems, brazed and bolted plate heat exchangers, storage units, and the eXergiemaschine product line.
2. Engineering Services: Engineering services including calculations, designs, commissioning and operational testing services.
3. Education and Training: Knowledge transfer through courses and presentations for industry professionals.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

BMS-Energietechnik AG designs, manufactures, sells and commissions energy-efficient system technology for refrigeration, air conditioning, heating and industrial heat-recovery applications. Core product lines are the patented BMS power® modular technique (P200/P400) based on two-stage evaporation and the eXergiemaschine (eXm) family developed with partner varmeco, complemented by waste heat utilization systems, brazed and gasketed plate heat exchangers, buffer and domestic hot water storage tanks, latent heat storage, instantaneous fresh water stations, and micro bubble air separators. The company also provides engineering, calculations/sizing and commissioning/operational testing services through approximately 30 specialists.

Product overview

BMS-Energietechnik AG offers a modular systems portfolio for energy-efficient heating, cooling, refrigeration, and industrial heat recovery. The core product lines are the patented BMS power Modultechnik (P200/P400) based on two-stage evaporation, and the eXergiemaschine family (eXm-pro, eXm-compact, eXm-max at 100 kW) developed with partner varmeco GmbH — both functioning as heat boosters that optimize temperature stratification. Supporting these are waste heat utilization systems (pipe-mounted, wall-mounted, enclosed, and collector configurations), instantaneous fresh water stations (SPECI) for legionella-safe hot water, and a comprehensive range of components including brazed and gasketed plate heat exchangers, buffer and domestic hot water storage tanks (300–5000 L), latent heat storage, air-cooled condensers, waste water heat recovery, and micro bubble air separators. The company also provides engineering, sizing, and commissioning services, operating a network of ~30 specialists alongside academic partners including HSR Rapperswil, HSLU Luzern (Innosuisse-supported project), and ETH Zürich.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BMS power: Modular power technique system developed by the company using two-stage evaporation technology with various patents
• eXergiemaschine
• eXm

Products and services

• eXergiemaschine (eXm) Product Family Heat-boosting systems that optimize temperature stratification in heat storage tanks, improving the efficiency of heat pumps, district heating and hybrid heating systems; reduce return temperatures to supply networks while increasing supply temperatures to consumers.
• eXm-max (100 kW) Heat Booster Highest-capacity model in the eXergiemaschine family at 100 kW, designed for large commercial and industrial applications with a compact design that fits through standard doors and avoids peak load demand through intelligent frequency-converter control.
• eXm-pro Heat Booster Professional-grade model within the eXergiemaschine family, designed for commercial and industrial heat optimization applications.
• eXm-compact Heat Booster Compact variant of the eXergiemaschine designed for space-constrained installations while delivering heat efficiency benefits.
• BMS power® Modultechnik (P200 / P400) Patented modular power module technology based on two-stage evaporation technique, available in P200 and P400 models with matching collector technology, used as the basis for commercial modular heat recovery solutions.
• Abwärmenutzungs-Systeme (Waste Heat Utilization Systems) Systems for recovering waste heat from refrigeration, industrial processes, and other heat sources; available in pipe-mounted, wall-mounted, enclosure, and collector configurations for domestic hot water or heating purposes.
• Plattenwärmetauscher (Plate Heat Exchangers) Brazed plate heat exchangers (desuperheaters, condensers, subcoolers, evaporators) and gasketed/bolted plate heat exchangers (V2A and V4A plates with NBR or EPDM gaskets) for refrigeration, HVAC and industrial heat transfer applications.
• Pufferspeicher (Buffer Storage) and Domestic Hot Water Storage Buffer storage tanks (200 to 5000 liters) and domestic hot water storage tanks (300 to 3000 liters) in ST. 37-2 (double-enameled or Hydroflin coated), V2A, V4A stainless steel, or black steel variants; available with flange connections, immersion heaters, and custom fittings.
• Latentspeichersysteme (Latent Heat Storage Systems) Latent heat storage systems that store thermal energy through phase-change materials, enabling high energy density storage for applications requiring stable temperature delivery.
• Rückkühler / Verflüssiger (Recoolers / Condensers) Air-cooled coolers and condensers for dissipating heat from refrigeration and air conditioning systems into the ambient air.
• Wärmerückgewinnung aus Schmutzwasser (Waste Water Heat Recovery Systems) Heat recovery systems that extract thermal energy from waste water streams in laundries, swimming pools, and industrial processes, returning it to the heating circuit.
• Frischwassersysteme / SPECI (Instantaneous Hot Water Systems) Instantaneous fresh water stations for hygienic on-demand domestic hot water production, eliminating legionella risk through continuous flow heating; compatible with heat pumps, oil/gas heating, district heating, and pellet systems.
• Engineering Services System design and engineering services for custom energy solutions, including heat recovery, cooling/heating systems, and industrial applications, delivered by approximately 30 specialists.
• Berechnungen + Auslegungen (Calculations + Design) Technical calculations and system sizing services to ensure optimal selection and performance of energy systems and components.
• Inbetriebnahmen + Betriebsprüfungen (Commissioning + Operational Testing) Commissioning and operational testing services for installed systems, including the FWS eXm commissioning program with a checklist-based approach and minimum 10 working days lead time.
• Micro Bubble Luftabscheider (Air and Magnetite Separators) Air and magnetite separators for removing micro bubbles and magnetite particles from heating and cooling circuits, protecting system components and maintaining efficiency.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy efficiency improvement through waste heat recovery with minimal electrical energy input
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• varmeco GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman partner with whom BMS co-developed the eXergiemaschine, a solution for efficiency problems in heating technology. The partnership enables optimal temperature spread in storage systems.
• HSR Hochschule für Technik Rapperswil (Hochschule für Technik Rapperswil)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of two-stage evaporation technology (Zweistufenverdampfungstechnik) which formed the basis for the BMS power® modular technique and associated patents.
• Hochschule Luzern (HSLU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurrently running project for efficient and hygienic apartment stations, supported by Innosuisse (Swiss innovation agency).
• THERMOZENITH SAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales representation for BMS in the Ticino region of Switzerland, handling customer inquiries and support for Italian-speaking clients.
• ETH ZürichminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in the BMS network, collaborating on research and innovation projects.
• Berner FachhochschuleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of applied sciences partner in the BMS network for research collaboration.
• EnergieSchweizminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the BMS network for energy policy and sustainability initiatives.
• energie-cluster.chminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy cluster partner in the BMS network for industry collaboration.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• SWEP (Dover Corporation): Brazed plate heat exchanger specialist serving HVAC and refrigeration OEMs worldwide; comparable to BMS's heat-exchange component line and also a BMS supplier partner.

Direct peers

• Hoval: Swiss-headquartered HVAC and heat-recovery specialist serving commercial and industrial buildings; directly comparable to BMS given overlapping Swiss footprint, energy-efficiency focus, and similar product/customer profile.
• Walter Meier (Walter Industries): Swiss HVAC/refrigeration and climate-solutions provider with strong presence in commercial and industrial cooling and heating; close comparable to BMS given shared Swiss base, refrigeration heritage, and engineering/installation service model.
• Elco (BDR Thermea Group): Swiss heating-solutions brand under BDR Thermea offering commercial and industrial heating, condensing technology, and heat pumps; comparable to BMS as a Swiss-market peer targeting commercial/industrial customers.
• Kermi (Arbonia): German heating and building-services manufacturer within the Swiss Arbonia group, focused on radiators, heat pumps, and system solutions; comparable to BMS as a European system-vendor competing on heating efficiency for buildings.

Broad incumbents

• Vaillant Group: European heating, hot-water and heat-pump manufacturer; broader incumbent but competes in the same end-customers (residential and light-commercial heating, district heating) and overlapping technology themes around efficiency.
• Stiebel Eltron: German heating and hot-water technology group with strong heat-pump and DHW product lines; relevant comparable for BMS's fresh-water stations and heating-efficiency positioning.
• Viessmann: German global manufacturer of heating, industrial and refrigeration systems; comparable to BMS as a broader incumbent offering commercial/industrial heating, heat pumps, and refrigeration across Europe.
• Alfa Laval: Global leader in heat exchangers, including brazed and gasketed plate units used in HVAC and refrigeration; broader incumbent but directly relevant product overlap with BMS's plate heat exchanger portfolio (and listed as a BMS partner).

Regional players

• CTA (heat pumps): Swiss heat-pump and refrigeration manufacturer; relevant regional peer for BMS given overlap in heat-pump, refrigeration, and waste-heat-recovery technology serving Swiss and European commercial/industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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