Gazcom

What Gazcom does

Gazcom s.r.o. is a Czech private limited company (IČ: 27385604) operating as an exclusive fireplace importer and custom fireplace manufacturer for the Central European market. Founded in 2005 by Ing. Helena Limbergová (Limbergová Helena) after she could not source unique fireplaces for her own home, the company is headquartered in Prague (Sládkovičova 1306) and in June 2025 opened a flagship showroom in Čestlice near the D1 highway. Gazcom distributes premium European fireplace brands—METALFIRE (Belgium), BARBAS and BELLFIRES (Netherlands), Planika (bioethanol), The Flame and Design & Heating (D&H, electric), and JC Bordelet (France)—and is the only fully certified fireplace company in the Czech market with full warranty coverage.

Gazcom's product portfolio spans four fireplace categories: gas, electric, bioethanol, and wood-burning, offered as both custom (made-to-measure) and series-manufactured units. Technical differentiators include the proprietary "Endless Effect Fire" smoke-free technology, Wi-Fi and smart-home integration on bioethanol units, water-vapor flame effects on electric units with an optional automatic refill and filtration system (O-box), and the Premium Fire 2 burner used in Barbas Panorama gas fireplaces. Distribution and service infrastructure is anchored by the Čestlice showroom and certified field technicians trained abroad at brand headquarters.

The business model combines one-time custom and series fireplace sales at quote-based premium pricing with recurring service and maintenance revenue (including servicing competitor-installed units), supplemented by design consulting, 3D visualization, and project coordination. The go-to-market is consultative and high-touch: appointment-based showroom visits, an architect-and-designer referral network, and hosted showroom events across Central Europe. Primary customers are luxury homeowners, with secondary segments comprising architects and interior designers, hotels and hospitality, and urban dwellers served by chimney-free bioethanol and electric solutions.

Name

Gazcom

Legal name

GAZCOM s.r.o.

Website

https://gazcom.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gazcom s.r.o. is a Czech exclusive fireplace importer and custom fireplace manufacturer founded in 2005, distributing premium European brands (METALFIRE, BARBAS, BELLFIRES, Planika, The Flame, D&H, JC Bordelet) and serving luxury homeowners, architects, designers, hotels, and urban dwellers across Central Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Custom Fireplaces

SIC

Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Heating, Fire Pits & Fireplaces Retail (CRAIAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fire Pits & Outdoor Fireplaces (HSAIACAG)

Keywords

• Custom fireplace design
• Luxury fireplace installation
• Gas fireplace manufacturing
• Bioethanol fireplaces
• Fireplace maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Fireplace Sales: Design, manufacturing, and installation of bespoke fireplaces tailored to individual client specifications and interior requirements
2. Series Fireplace Sales: Sale of pre-designed, certified fireplace units from European manufacturers with installation services
3. Service and Maintenance: Annual servicing of gas fireplaces, repairs using original replacement parts, and maintenance for fireplaces purchased from Gazcom or other companies. Includes certified technicians trained abroad.
4. Consulting and Design Services: Advisory services including visualization, technical measurements, architect consultations, and project coordination for fireplace installations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gazcom designs, manufactures and imports luxury fireplaces — gas, electric, bioethanol and wood-burning — offered as bespoke custom builds and as certified series units from European partners (METALFIRE, BARBAS, BELLFIRES, Planika, The Flame, D&H, JC Bordelet). The company delivers an end-to-end service covering consultation, 3D visualization, on-site measurement, installation, warranty and post-warranty servicing, and operates a flagship showroom in Čestlice near Prague serving prestigious residences in Central Europe.

Product overview

Gazcom is an exclusive fireplace importer and custom fireplace manufacturer serving Central Europe. The company offers four fireplace categories (gas, electric, bioethanol, and wood-burning) in both custom (na míru) and series (sériová výroba) production. Their portfolio includes branded products from METALFIRE, BARBAS, BELLFIRES, Planika, The Flame, Design & Heating, and JC Bordelet. Beyond fireplace products, Gazcom provides comprehensive services including consulting, 3D visualization, installation, and annual maintenance. The company holds unique market position as the only fully certified fireplace company in their market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gas Fireplaces (Plynové krby) Gas fireplaces offering authentic flame effect with convenient remote control or Smart Home System operation. Available as custom builds (size, shape, color, glass type, frame, control method) or series production, suitable for indoor and outdoor installation. Targeted at luxury residential and select commercial projects.
• Electric Fireplaces (Elektrické krby) Electric fireplaces creating realistic flame illusion using light and water vapor technology. No chimney required, only a standard electrical outlet. Available with an optional O-box system connected to the water supply for automated water filtration and preparation. Ideal for apartments and modern urban dwellings where chimney infrastructure is unavailable.
• Bioethanol Fireplaces (Bioetanolové krby)

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero smoke emission with Endless Effect Fire technology
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PlanikacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2010World leader in bioethanol fireplace manufacturing since 2010. Gazcom imports Planika's complete bioethanol fireplace lineup, which features the safest technology on the market with automatic operation, temperature monitoring, and fuel consumption control. Collaborations with renowned designers including Christophe Pillet and Arik Levy.
• MetalfirecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2005Belgian fireplace manufacturer since 2003. Gazcom is an authorized importer offering Metalfire's complete portfolio including gas, wood-burning, and outdoor fireplaces. Metalfire is known for design-forward products with clean lines and precision craftsmanship, influencing the broader fireplace market.
• BarbascoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2005Dutch fireplace manufacturer established in 1976. Gazcom imports Barbas wood-burning and gas fireplaces including the exclusive PANORAMA collection with 3-sided designs and PREMIUM FIRE 2 burners.
• BellfirescoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1928Dutch family company operating since 1928, combining traditional values with modern technology in gas fireplaces. Bellfires products feature high quality standards with many premium add-ons making series production fireplaces attractive to clients.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hearth & Home Technologies (Heat & Glo, Heatilator): North American largest fireplace manufacturer operating Heat & Glo and Heatilator brands. Comparable product category (gas, wood, electric fireplaces) but primarily serves different geographic markets, serving as a broad industry incumbent reference point.
• MCZ Group: Italian broad fireplace and heating group offering wood, pellet, and gas products. Operates at significantly larger scale than Gazcom with broader geographic reach but overlaps in premium European residential fireplace installations.
• Napoleon Fireplaces: Canadian broad fireplace and outdoor living manufacturer with international distribution. Comparable in multi-fuel category (gas, electric, wood) and premium positioning but operates at significantly larger scale across North American and select international markets.
• Spartherm: German broad fireplace manufacturer with strong presence across European markets. Comparable to Gazcom in fireplace category focus but operates at substantially larger scale with broader distribution and product portfolio.
• Edilkamin: Italian large fireplace and stove manufacturer with a broad product portfolio spanning wood, gas, and pellet. While much larger than Gazcom, Edilkamin competes in the same European premium fireplace market with overlapping product categories.

Direct peers

• Stûv: Belgian premium fireplace manufacturer with design-forward positioning similar to Gazcom's portfolio. Both target high-end residential and architectural projects across Western and Central Europe with custom and series production fireplaces.
• Focus: French premium fireplace manufacturer specializing in designer wood-burning and gas fireplaces. Comparable to Gazcom in luxury positioning, custom capabilities, and emphasis on collaboration with renowned designers.
• Caminetti Montegrappa: Italian premium fireplace manufacturer offering wood, gas, and pellet solutions with custom designs. Comparable to Gazcom's luxury positioning and emphasis on bespoke installations for premium residential and architectural projects.

Others

• Palazzetti: Italian fireplace manufacturer shown as a partner brand on Gazcom's website. Acts as a supplier to Gazcom but also operates as a competing manufacturer in European markets beyond Central Europe, making it thematically related rather than directly competitive in Gazcom's core territory.

Regional players

• Drooff Kaminöfen: German premium fireplace and stove manufacturer. Comparable in design and craftsmanship positioning but primarily serves the German-speaking market rather than competing directly with Gazcom in Central Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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