What Therma Sud does

Therma Sud is a French professional kitchen design, equipment distribution, installation, and maintenance company headquartered in Béziers (Hérault), founded in 1993 by Hubert Guerard. The company provides end-to-end solutions covering needs analysis, AUTOCAD-based kitchen design, equipment supply (10,000+ product references from approximately 100 major manufacturers), delivery, connection, commissioning, and ongoing after-sales service. Its service portfolio spans cooking, refrigeration, preparation, dishwashing, laundry, and self-service distribution equipment, complemented by a digitized after-sales tracking system and a customer-facing Pro-Service extranet for contract management, intervention scheduling, and document access.

The company operates as an enterprise field-sales business serving three primary customer verticals: commercial restaurants and hospitality (Buffalo Grill, Sodexo, VALOTEL), public-sector institutions (Ministère de la Justice, CHU Montpellier, Région Occitanie, Département de l'Hérault, Académie de Montpellier, multiple municipalities), and large private enterprises (EDF, Orange, Pierre Fabre). Pricing is delivered through custom consultation and project-specific quotes rather than published rate cards. Revenue is generated through four streams: hardware sales, project installation services, recurring preventive/corrective maintenance contracts, and after-sales repair interventions across all equipment brands.

Since 2000, Therma Sud has been a member of Groupe GIF (Groupement des Installateurs Français), a European consortium of 75 professional kitchen installers that provides centralized purchasing power across 700,000+ product references and 200 suppliers, contributing to the group's 25% French market share in professional kitchen installation. The company has remained regionally focused on the Occitanie/Hérault area and is operated by its founder, with no disclosed external private equity or venture capital backing.

Name

Therma Sud

Legal name

Therma Sud

Website

https://therma-sud.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Therma Sud is a Béziers-based professional kitchen design, equipment distribution, and installation firm founded in 1993, serving restaurants, hotels, public institutions, and enterprises across southern France with integrated design, installation, and maintenance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Kitchen Equipment & Installation Services

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Wholesale (AFAIALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Foodservice & Kitchen Cleaning (Warewashing) Distribution (CRAOAGAH)

Keywords

• Professional kitchen installation
• Commercial kitchen equipment
• Kitchen design services
• Refrigeration equipment supply
• Maintenance contracts

Headquarters

HQ city

Béziers

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Kitchen Equipment Sales: Sale of professional cooking, refrigeration, preparation, distribution, laundry and laundry equipment from major brands (100+ manufacturers, 10,000+ product references through GIF group purchasing power).
2. Installation Services: Design study, delivery, connection and commissioning of professional kitchen equipment including restructuring and norm compliance projects.
3. Maintenance Contracts: Preventive and corrective maintenance contracts ensuring equipment longevity, regulatory compliance, and providing periodic maintenance certificates for establishments receiving the public.
4. After-Sales Service: Qualified technician interventions for repairs across all brands, with workshop vehicles and digitized intervention tracking.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Therma Sud distributes, designs, installs, and maintains professional kitchen equipment (cooking, refrigeration, preparation, dishwashing, self-service, and laundry) sourced from approximately 100 major manufacturers with more than 10,000 product references. The company provides end-to-end solutions covering needs analysis, AUTOCAD-based project design, delivery, connection, commissioning, after-sales service, and preventive/corrective maintenance contracts for commercial customers in southern France.

Product overview

Therma Sud operates as a distributor and installer of professional kitchen equipment, offering a unified portfolio centered around over 10,000 product references from approximately 100 major manufacturers. The core offering comprises six interconnected product categories: Équipement de Cuisines Professionnelles (professional kitchen equipment), Cuisson (cooking), Préparation (preparation), Froid (refrigeration), Laverie (dishwashing), and Buanderie (laundry), plus Distribution (self-service displays). These are complemented by four service modules: Installation (delivery and commissioning), Service Après-Vente (after-sales support with digitized tracking), Maintenance (contracts with regulatory compliance), and Bureau d'Études (design and engineering). A PRO SERVICE customer extranet portal enables clients to manage contracts, maintenance schedules, and documentation. The company is a member of Groupe GIF, a European leader in professional kitchen installation and maintenance with 75 members and 25% market share.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Kitchen Equipment Supply Distribution of professional kitchen equipment (cooking, refrigeration, preparation, distribution, dishwashing, ventilation, reception, storage) offering over 10,000 product references from approximately 100 major manufacturers, sold to commercial kitchens, hotels, and public institutions.
• Kitchen Design & Engineering Services (Bureau d'Études) Project design and engineering service including needs analysis, solution consultation, AUTOCAD-based project design, and implementation follow-up covering conception, restructuring, optimization, and regulatory compliance for professional kitchens.
• Installation & Commissioning Services Delivery, connection, and commissioning of professional kitchen equipment at customer sites, including restructuring and regulatory compliance projects.
• After-Sales Service (SAV) Qualified technician interventions for equipment repairs across all brands, with rapid response times and a digitized tracking system covering the entire flow from customer call to problem resolution.
• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance Contracts Subscription-based maintenance contracts ensuring equipment longevity, regulatory compliance, and periodic maintenance certificates for establishments receiving the public (ERP).
• Cooking Equipment Supply (Cuisson) Professional cooking equipment including combination ovens, regeneration ovens, pizza ovens, cooktops, fryers, stock pots, and sauté pans combining innovation with energy consumption reduction.
• Preparation Equipment Supply (Préparation) Food preparation appliances including vegetable cutters, mixers, slicers, peelers, vacuum packaging machines, and immersion blenders for improved productivity.
• Commercial Refrigeration Equipment (Froid) Professional refrigeration equipment including positive and negative cold cabinets, cooling cells, cold rooms, water fountains, refrigerated display cases, and ice machines.
• Dishwashing Equipment (Laverie) Dishwashing and washing equipment including glass washers, front-loading dishwashers, hood-type dishwashers, pot washers, conveyor dishwashers, water softeners, and disinfection centers focused on environmental respect and reduced water/energy consumption.
• Laundry Equipment (Buanderie) Professional laundry equipment including washers, aseptic washers, dryers, ironing tables, calendering machines, and steam generators with customized concept selection and installation optimization.
• Self-Service Distribution Solutions Custom self-service solutions including self-service counters, children's self-service units, dispensing units, refrigerated displays, bain-marie displays, heated displays, and salad bars designed with aesthetic appeal.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% market share in French professional kitchen installation through GIF group membership
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GIF (Groupement des Installateurs Français)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2000Therma Sud is a member/adherent of GIF, a European leader in professional kitchen installation and maintenance since 1967. Membership provides access to a purchasing center with 700,000+ product references, regular training at manufacturer facilities and Rungis training center, exchange with manufacturers from research to after-sales service, and rigorous product selection through purchasing commissions. GIF group has 75 members, €193M annual revenue, 1,000 collaborators, 170,000 references, 200 suppliers, and 25% market share in France.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ali Group: Italian-owned multinational conglomerate of professional kitchen and foodservice equipment brands. Holds multiple brands (Hoshizaki Europe, Scotsman, etc.) competing in the same equipment categories distributed and serviced by Therma Sud, and is a frequent acquirer of regional service companies.
• Electrolux Professional: Swedish-listed manufacturer of professional kitchen and laundry equipment. Operates in the same equipment categories Therma Sud distributes (cooking, refrigeration, dishwashing, laundry) and competes indirectly through its expanding direct service and dealer network.
• Hobart: Global manufacturer of commercial cooking, dishwashing, and food preparation equipment. Directly comparable to Therma Sud in product category (professional kitchen equipment) but is a large OEM rather than a regional distributor/installer; serves as both a supplier and competitive reference point for Therma Sud.
• Winterhalter: German family-owned manufacturer of commercial warewashing systems. Directly overlaps with Therma Sud's Laverie (dishwashing) product category and is a key supplier whose direct service network competes with Therma Sud's after-sales and maintenance business.
• Hoshizaki: Japanese manufacturer of commercial refrigeration and ice machines. Comparable in the refrigeration (Froid) category Therma Sud distributes and maintains, including cold rooms, display cases, and ice machines for the same hospitality and institutional customers.
• Tournus Equipement: French manufacturer of stainless steel professional kitchen equipment (ranges, cabinets, sinks, ventilation). Directly comparable in product category to Therma Sud's cooking and distribution equipment ranges, with strong presence in French public-sector and hospitality kitchens.
• Meiko: German manufacturer of commercial dishwashing, cleaning, and food waste treatment equipment. Comparable through the same warewashing and professional kitchen equipment segment Therma Sud sells and services, with an expanding direct dealer network in France.
• Robot Coupe: French manufacturer of professional food preparation equipment (cutters, vegetable slicers, blenders). Comparable because its products sit within Therma Sud's Preparation equipment category and target the same restaurant and institutional kitchen customers in France.
• Matfer Bourgeat: French family-owned manufacturer of professional kitchen utensils, cookware, and small equipment. Comparable through product category overlap with Therma Sud's Preparation and Cuisson ranges, and serves the same French hospitality and institutional customer base.
• Rational AG: German-listed global leader in combi-oven technology for professional kitchens. Comparable because it sells into the same professional cooking customers Therma Sud serves (restaurants, hotels, institutions) and is increasingly building direct service relationships that compete with regional installers.

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

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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