Farko

What Farko does

Farko (legal name FARKO SAS di Armin Kolhaupt & Co.) is an Italian limited partnership and specialist systems integrator for eco-friendly heating, solar thermal, and ventilation systems, headquartered in Laion (Lajen), South Tyrol. Founded in 1970 and claiming 55+ years of expertise, the company serves residential, hospitality, commercial, industrial, public-institution, and agricultural customers across Trentino-Alto Adige and throughout Italy via a network of qualified plumbing and heating installers, building contractors, and engineering planners.

The company's offering combines its own branded products — FARKO SunDay solar collectors (Keymark-certified) and FARKO heat pumps (6-600 kW range with steam-injection technology, COP up to 5.77, supply temperatures up to 70°C) — with distributed premium European brands including WOLF heating systems, HELIOS ventilation (KWL and ELS lines), ROTH radiant floor heating and cooling, varmeco fresh water technology, and A-TRON combined heat and power units. Supporting this portfolio are FARKO DDC 4000/4200/3200 building automation stations for intelligent control and remote monitoring, plus ancillary categories such as stainless steel chimneys, pre-insulated piping, water treatment, sanitary systems, valves, and air handling units.

Farko's business model rests on three revenue streams: hardware sales of branded equipment (project-based, quote-priced), custom system design and project integration services for new construction and renovation, and after-sales service including remote monitoring and maintenance. The go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, combining direct enterprise sales from headquarters, a bilingual (Italian/German) consumer-facing website, an e-commerce shop (shop.farko.com) for accessories, an active social media presence, trade fair participation, and installer training programs. Pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed, and the company operates as a founder/owner-controlled private partnership with no disclosed institutional investors.

Name

Farko

Legal name

FARKO SAS di Armin Kolhaupt & Co.

Website

https://farko.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Farko is an Italian systems integrator based in South Tyrol that designs, supplies, and services eco-friendly heating, solar thermal, ventilation, fresh water, and building-automation systems for residential, hospitality, commercial, and public-sector customers across Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC and Renewable Energy Systems

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (33241)

SIC

Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Heat Pumps (Air/Water/Ground Source) (IMAHAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heat Pump & Smart HVAC Controller Integration (HSAOANAD), Residential HVAC System Installation (Furnace/AC/Heat Pump) (HSAOAGAA), Heat Exchangers & Thermal Transfer Equipment (IMAHAKAC)

Keywords

• Heat pump systems
• Solar thermal collectors
• Ventilation systems
• Building automation
• Radiant floor heating

Headquarters

HQ city

Laion

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales — Heat Pumps, Solar, Ventilation: Farko sells branded heating, solar thermal, ventilation, and building automation equipment (WOLF, HELIOS, ROTH, varmeco, A-TRON, and its own FARKO SunDay and FARKO heat pump lines) to installers, contractors, and project developers. Products range from heat pumps (6–600 kW), solar collectors, ventilation units, radiant floor systems, fresh water modules, CHP units, and automation controllers.
2. Custom System Design & Project Integration: Farko provides bespoke system design, technical consulting, and project integration services for new construction and renovation projects. Services include site assessment, custom system configuration, installation supervision, and commissioning support for heating, cooling, solar, ventilation, and automation systems.
3. After-Sales Service & Maintenance: Farko offers post-sale technical support, remote monitoring, and maintenance services through its specialized technical team, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of installed systems.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Farko designs, supplies, and services bespoke energy-efficient heating, solar thermal, ventilation, and building automation systems for residential, hospitality, commercial, industrial, and public-sector buildings. Its offering combines proprietary FARKO-branded heat pumps (6–600 kW) and FARKO SunDay solar collectors with distributed premium European brands (WOLF, HELIOS, ROTH, varmeco, A-TRON), delivered through custom system design, installation oversight, and after-sale remote monitoring and maintenance.

Product overview

FARKO is a specialist partner for energy-saving systems in Trentino-Alto Adige and throughout Italy, offering a comprehensive portfolio of heating, solar, and ventilation solutions. The company's product portfolio combines their own branded products (FARKO heat pumps, FARKO SunDay solar collectors, FARKO MLD HTJ heat pumps) with distributed premium brands including WOLF heating systems, HELIOS ventilation, ROTH surface heating/cooling, varmeco fresh water technology, and A-TRON cogeneration systems. The offering spans from single residential units to large-scale commercial and industrial installations, supported by building automation systems (DDC 4000/4200/3200) for intelligent control and remote monitoring. Services include customized technical consultation, sales, and post-sale maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FARKO Heat Pumps: Proprietary heat pump product line including models MDD HTJ (56-96 kW), MDT HVJ (30-50 kW), MLD NT (60-90 kW), MLR HVJ (9-22 kW), and MLT NVJ (22-40 kW)
• FARKO SunDay Solar Collectors
• FARKO SunStar HP

Products and services

• FARKO Heat Pumps (Proprietary Line) High-efficiency proprietary heat pump line from 6 kW to 600 kW using vapor/steam injection technology reaching up to 70°C supply temperatures with COP up to 5.77 (A7/W35). Available in Air/Water, Water/Water, and Brine/Water configurations with eco-friendly R290 refrigerant. Models include MLD HTJ, MDD HTJ, MDT HVJ, MLR HVJ, MLT NVJ. Sold to installers, contractors, and project developers for residential, hospitality, commercial, and industrial applications.
• FARKO SunDay Solar Thermal Collectors High-performance proprietary solar thermal collectors including SunDay A1.A flat plate, SunDay E1.A built-in, SunDay E1 modular, and SunDay large-area (Grossflächenkollektoren) variants with anti-reflective coated solar glass. Keymark certified for European standards compliance. Used for domestic hot water and space heating support in residential and commercial projects.
• FARKO MLD HTJ 70° A++ High-Temperature Heat Pump Air-to-water heat pump with hot gas injection technology reaching up to 70°C supply temperature, energy class A++, R290 refrigerant option, reversible heating and cooling operation. Available with heat recovery, acoustic insulation, and hydraulic flow options. Designed for building renovations with radiators and high DHW demand in hotels and commercial facilities.
• HELIOS ELS NFC Ventilation Fan Decentralized single-tube ventilation fan with NFC smartphone configuration, EC motor, ultraSilence technology, up to 5 ventilation levels, configurable volume flows 7.5–100 m³/h, reusable permanent filter, and up to 70% energy savings. Available in white or black design.
• HELIOS KWL Controlled Residential Ventilation Systems Centralized and decentralized controlled residential ventilation systems with heat recovery, including KWL EC 60, KWL EC 45–160, KWL EC 220/340/700/1400/2000 series, suitable for low-energy and passive houses.
• WOLF Heating Product Range Distributed WOLF heating products including gas condensing boilers (MGK-2, CGB-2, CGW-2, CGS-2), oil condensing boilers (COB-2, TOB), air-to-water heat pumps (CHA-Monoblock, BWL-1SB), hybrid systems, and ventilation/air conditioning units (KG Top, CFL, CWL Excellent).
• ROTH Surface Heating and Cooling Systems Roth Original-Tacker System, Roth ClimaComfort systems, and Roth Flipfix for radiant floor heating and cooling in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Includes solar thermal collectors and thermotank storage solutions.
• varmeco Fresh Water Technology Hygienic fresh water modules including Vario fresh-nova, Vario fresh-comfort, Vario fresh-light, and Vario sol-nova for legionella-free instantaneous hot water production with AI-controlled regulation. Available in cascade configurations up to 348 l/min.
• A-TRON Blockheizkraftwerk (Combined Heat and Power) A-TRON Vario combined heat and power units providing 5–20 kW electrical and 15–43 kW thermal power per unit for simultaneous electricity and heat generation. Installed in hotels, swimming pools, and commercial facilities.
• FARKO DDC Building Automation Systems Programmable building automation stations (DDC 4000, DDC 4200 LON, DDC 3200) for intelligent control of heating, ventilation, and cooling systems, with remote monitoring and smart remote maintenance capabilities.
• Custom System Design and Project Integration Services Bespoke system design, technical consulting, and project integration services for new construction and renovation projects. Includes site assessment, custom system configuration, installation supervision, and commissioning support for heating, cooling, solar, ventilation, and automation systems. Project-based, technically consultative service for installers, contractors, and project developers.
• After-Sales Service and Maintenance Post-sale technical support, remote monitoring, and maintenance services delivered through a specialized technical team to ensure optimal performance and longevity of installed heating, cooling, solar, ventilation, and automation systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• COP up to 5.77 (A7/W35) on FARKO heat pump models
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WOLF (Heizsysteme)coreTechnology or IntegrationWOLF is a leading German manufacturer of heating technology including gas condensing boilers (MGK series), air-to-water heat pumps (CHA-Monoblock), hybrid systems, and climate control units (KG Top). Farko distributes and installs WOLF products across South Tyrol and Italy as a key technology partner, using WOLF heat pumps, gas boilers, and air conditioning units in its bespoke system solutions.
• HELIOS VentilatorencoreTechnology or IntegrationHELIOS is a German manufacturer of ventilation systems including the KWL controlled residential ventilation series (EC 60 to EC 2600), ELS exhaust fans with ultraSilence technology, and compact ceiling units with heat recovery. Farko integrates HELIOS ventilation products into its building solutions.
• ROTH (Roth Italia)coreTechnology or IntegrationROTH is a manufacturer of radiant floor heating and cooling systems (Original Tacker System, ClimaComfort, Flipfix), solar thermal collectors, and thermotank storage solutions. Farko installs ROTH floor heating and cooling systems and solar collectors in residential, hotel, and commercial projects throughout Italy.
• varmeco (Frischwassertechnik)coreTechnology or Integrationvarmeco specializes in hygienic fresh water (drinking water) technology including the Vario fresh-nova instantaneous hot water system with AI-driven control, cascade configurations, and legionella-free operation. Farko integrates varmeco systems in hotels, sports facilities, and commercial buildings to ensure hygienic DHW without stagnation risk.
• A-TRON (Blockheizkraftwerke)coreTechnology or IntegrationA-TRON produces gas-fired combined heat and power (CHP) units (block heating power stations) including the A-TRON Vario series providing 5–20 kW electrical and 15–43 kW thermal power per unit. Farko installs A-TRON CHP systems in hotels, swimming pools, and commercial facilities for simultaneous electricity and heat generation.
• Raab GruppeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRaab Gruppe is a sales and distribution partner, likely supporting Farko's product distribution in certain regions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Daikin: Global HVAC and heat pump leader with extensive European presence and growing direct-to-customer installation/service offerings. Comparable to Farko through its residential and commercial heat pump portfolio and increasing systems-integration push.
• Vaillant Group: European heating, ventilation, and heat pump manufacturer operating brands including Vaillant, Saunier Duval, and Bulex. Comparable to Farko through overlapping heat pump, boiler, and renewable heating product lines for residential and commercial applications across Europe.
• Viessmann: German family-owned heating, industrial and refrigeration systems specialist with a comprehensive heat pump and boiler portfolio. Comparable to Farko as a heat-pump-led systems provider, though substantially larger and globally distributed with broader digital/service platform capabilities.
• Remeha / BDR Thermea Group: European HVAC group owning brands including Remeha, De Dietrich Thermique, and Brotje. Directly comparable to Farko through its heat pump, boiler, and integrated heating solutions for residential and commercial buildings across European markets.
• Bosch Thermotechnik: Global heating and hot water division of Bosch, owner of the WOLF brand that Farko distributes. Highly relevant as both a peer competitor and a key supplier — its Italian market activity directly overlaps with Farko's offerings.
• Mitsubishi Electric: Global manufacturer of air-to-water heat pumps (Ecodan series), air conditioning, and building automation systems. Comparable to Farko through its expanding residential and commercial heat pump portfolio competing in the same Italian/Alpine project market.

Direct peers

• Ariston Group: Italian-headquartered global leader in thermal comfort and water heating with strong presence in heat pumps, boilers, and renewable heating solutions. Directly comparable to Farko as a fellow Italian-anchored heating and renewable systems specialist.
• Hoval: Liechtenstein-headquartered HVAC manufacturer and systems provider specializing in heating, heat pumps, and ventilation solutions across the Alpine and DACH region. Highly comparable to Farko given shared Alpine specialization, multi-brand product portfolio, and project-based systems integration approach serving hospitality and commercial customers.
• Stiebel Eltron: German-headquartered manufacturer and supplier of heat pumps, ventilation, and domestic hot water technology. Closely comparable to Farko's core heat pump and ventilation product focus, with overlap in residential and commercial building applications.
• Fröling: Austrian manufacturer of biomass, heat pump, and solar thermal systems with strong Alpine customer overlap. Comparable to Farko given shared Alpine region focus, heating-systems integration capabilities, and project-based commercial/residential customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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