SB Thermique

What SB Thermique does

SB Thermique (legal name Solaire et Biomasse Thermique) is a French renewable heating specialist founded in 2001 and headquartered in Villemoirieu, Isère. The company studies, designs, and commercializes thermal systems combining biomass (pellet, chipped wood, miscanthus), aerothermal (heat pumps), and solar thermal technologies. Its core activity is the exclusive French distribution of Austrian manufacturer HERZ Energietechnik's biomass boilers — Pelletstar (10–100 kW residential/commercial pellet), Firematic (80–500 kW, EN303.5 Class 5 certified), BioFire (500–1,500 kW), and the Pelletstar H/HE launched in 2024 with integrated electrofilter. The portfolio also includes BINDER industrial boilers (100 kW–10 MW) for district heating and large industrial sites, HEMERA and Saunier Duval GeniaAir/GeniaSet Max heat pumps (8–20 kW), and a full peripheral range (extraction, multi-stage filtration, ash handling, buffer tanks, ModControl remote monitoring).

The company serves three vertical segments: individual residential (10–60 kW), collective/tertiary buildings (100 kW–1.5 MW), and industrial/municipal (multi-MW), with customers spanning healthcare, education, defense, sports, food & beverage, district heating, and residential developers. Notable references include a 14 MW BINDER installation for the French military at Camp de Mailly, 1.5 MW BioFire systems at Faurecia industrial sites and the Embrun district heating network, and multiple hospital and school cascade installations. With over 5,000 completed installations since 2001 and a headcount of 11–50, SB Thermique operates as a mid-sized specialized industrial distributor with deep engineering and after-sales capability.

Go-to-market is exclusively B2B through a network of RGE-certified installer partners (required for MaPrimeRénov' subsidy eligibility), engineering firms, HVAC contractors, and direct municipal/government procurement. Revenue is generated through hardware sales (HERZ/BINDER boilers, heat pumps, solar thermal, peripherals), project engineering and consulting services (feasibility studies, sizing, design), and after-sales service and maintenance — the latter supported by a 24/7 hotline during heating season and a dedicated partner portal (Espace Partenaire). Industrial/collective projects are typically multi-year contracts with custom quotations, while residential units follow a published annual public tariff (2025 tariff available).

Name

SB Thermique

Legal name

Solaire et Biomasse Thermique

Website

https://sbthermique.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SB Thermique is a French renewable heating distributor founded in 2001, exclusively representing Austrian HERZ (and BINDER) biomass boilers, heat pumps, and solar thermal systems for residential, collective, and industrial customers across France via a certified installer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biomass and Renewable Heating Systems

NAICS

Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (33241)

SIC

Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Biomass Boilers & Steam Systems (Process Heat) (EUAAAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Boilers, HRSGs & Steam Generators (IMAHAFAF), Biomass Plant Operations, Maintenance & Performance Services (O&M) (EUAAAGAI)

Keywords

• Biomass boiler systems
• Renewable heating solutions
• Pellet boiler distribution
• Industrial biomass heating
• Heat pump distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Villemoirieu

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Biomass boiler and heating system sales: Primary revenue from selling HERZ and BINDER branded biomass boilers, heat pumps, and solar thermal systems. Products range from 10 kW residential Pelletstar units to 10 MW industrial BINDER systems. Includes peripheral equipment: silos, ash handling, extraction systems, and control units.
2. Project engineering and consulting services: Technical studies, sizing, and design services for heating installations. Includes feasibility studies, equipment selection, and project planning for individual, collective, and industrial heating projects.
3. After-sales service and maintenance: Technical support, spare parts, and maintenance services for installed equipment. 24/7 hotline during heating season for emergency support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SB Thermique is the exclusive French distributor of HERZ biomass boilers, combining solar thermal, aerothermal (heat pumps), and biomass technologies. The company studies, designs, and commercializes renewable heating systems ranging from 10 kW residential pellet boilers to 10 MW industrial BINDER installations, complemented by Saunier Duval heat pumps, solar thermal systems, peripheral extraction and filtration equipment, project engineering services, and after-sales maintenance support.

Product overview

SB Thermique offers a comprehensive portfolio of renewable heating solutions combining solar, aerothermal, and biomass technologies. The core product lines include Pelletstar pellet boilers (10-100 kW with T-Control, H/HE, and Condensation variants), Firematic biomass boilers (80-500 kW), and BioFire large-capacity units (500-1500 kW) distributed exclusively from Austrian manufacturer HERZ. The portfolio extends to Pelletfire hybrid wood/pellet boilers (20-40 kW), HEMERA air-to-water heat pumps (12-20 kW, R32), and Saunier Duval GeniaAir/GeniaSet Max heat pumps (8-15 kW, R290). Solar thermal systems (CESI and SSC) and Binder industrial boilers (100-10,000 kW) complete the offering. Supporting systems include fuel extraction solutions, filtration/electrostatic precipitators, buffer/DHW tanks, ash handling, and ModControl/IP Visio remote management. SB Thermique serves individual, collective, and industrial sectors with over 5,000 installations since 2001.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pelletstar T-Control Wood-pellet boiler (6mm pellets) with automatic cleaning, Lambda sensor combustion control, and T-Control regulation. Available in 10–60 kW and 10–100 kW versions for residential and small collective installations.
• Pelletstar H/HE with integrated electrofilter Pellet boiler with integrated electrostatic filter for enhanced dust emissions control. Available in two versions: 10–30 kW and 69–105 kW, EN303.5 Class 5 compliant.
• Pelletstar Condensation Condensing pellet boiler for enhanced thermal efficiency via flue-gas condensation heat recovery. Available in 10–60 kW and 80–100 kW models.
• Firematic T-Control HERZ biomass boiler for wood pellets or wood chips, 80–500 kW. Features moving grate furnace, automatic cleaning, Lambda sensor control, and T-Control regulation. EN303.5 Class 5 certified for collective and small industrial use.
• BioFire Large-capacity HERZ biomass boiler 500–1500 kW for pellets or wood chips. Modular design enabling multi-boiler cascade installations, with automatic cleaning and BioControl 3000 regulation. Used for large collective, district heating, and industrial applications.
• BioMatic HERZ industrial biomass boiler 500 kW for wood chips with integrated cyclonic filtration for emissions compliance.
• Pelletfire HERZ hybrid boiler combining wood log and pellet burning, 20–40 kW. Separate combustion chambers allow switching between fuel types with automatic ignition.
• HEMERA Air-to-Water Heat Pump Monobloc air-to-water heat pump using R32 refrigerant. Available in 12 kW and 20 kW models, providing heating, cooling, and domestic hot water with connected controller.
• Saunier Duval GeniaAir Max / GeniaSet Max Heat Pumps Air-to-water monobloc heat pumps from Saunier Duval with R290 natural refrigerant, high-temperature output up to 75°C at 0°C ambient, and ultra-quiet operation. Models available in 8 kW, 12 kW, and 15 kW at 230V and 400V. Distributed by SB Thermique since 2023.
• Solar Thermal Systems (CESI / SSC) Solar thermal systems including Chauffe-Eau Solaire Individuel (CESI) for domestic hot water and Système Solaire Combiné (SSC) for combined space heating and hot water. Features Therm Control technology and SolarKeymark certification.
• BINDER Industrial Biomass Boilers BINDER (Austria) industrial biomass boilers from 100 kW to 10,000 kW, including Foyer SRF/RRF/TSRF models for wood chips, agricultural pellets, and special fuels (e.g., miscanthus). Designed for urban district heating networks and large industrial sites.
• Project Engineering and Consulting Services Technical studies, sizing, feasibility assessments, equipment selection, and project planning services for individual, collective, and industrial heating installations. SB Thermique acts as engineering partner from design through commissioning.
• After-Sales Service and Maintenance Technical support, spare parts supply, preventive maintenance, and a 24/7 hotline during the heating season (0 890 710 318) for emergency service on installed biomass, heat pump, and solar thermal equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved over 5,000 installations across France since 2001
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Saunier DuvalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Since 2023, SB Thermique distributes Saunier Duval heat pumps including GeniaAir Max and GeniaSet Max models (8-15 kW, R290 natural refrigerant). This extends their renewable heating portfolio into air-source heat pump territory, complementing biomass offerings for renovation projects.
• BINDER GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2022SB Thermique serves as distributor for BINDER (Austria) industrial biomass boilers ranging from 100 kW to 10,000 kW. BINDER specializes in large-scale applications including forest product waste, agricultural residues (miscanthus), and standard chipwood. Notable projects include 5 MW units for the French military.
• TIGR (Prefabricated Boiler Rooms)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Collaboration with TIGR for prefabricated boiler room solutions. TIGR manufactures containerized heating plants that SB Thermique integrates with HERZ boilers for rapid-deployment industrial and commercial installations.
• HERZ Energietechnik GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2001Since 2001, SB Thermique has been the exclusive French distributor for Austrian manufacturer HERZ Energietechnik GmbH. This partnership covers the full HERZ biomass boiler range including Pelletstar, Firematic, and BioFire series (10 kW to 1500 kW), peripheral systems, and control units. The partnership enables SB Thermique to offer EN303.5 Class 5 certified products with full warranty and technical support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Thermotechnology France: Bosch's HVAC division operates in France with broad residential and commercial heating portfolios including biomass and heat pumps, leveraging a much larger brand and distribution network than SB Thermique.
• De Dietrich Thermique: Established French heating manufacturer offering biomass, gas, and hybrid heating systems with strong installer relationships. Competes with SB Thermique in both residential and collective segments, though with a more diversified product portfolio.
• Atlantic France: Large French HVAC manufacturer with a national installer network offering heat pumps, biomass, and hybrid solutions. While primarily a heat-pump and electric heating leader, Atlantic's renewable heating portfolio overlaps with SB Thermique's growing heat pump and biomass offering.
• Viessmann France: Major German heating manufacturer with a broad French footprint spanning gas, oil, biomass, and heat pumps. While not biomass-specialist, Viessmann's installer channel and full-system bundling directly contest SB Thermique's market position across multiple segments.

Direct peers

• Windhager France: Austrian heating manufacturer Windhager's French operations sell biomass boilers and combined heating systems through installer networks, competing with SB Thermique's Pelletstar and Firematic ranges in the residential and small collective segments.
• ÖkoFEN (France): Austrian manufacturer ÖkoFEN's French operations sell pellet boilers directly into the same residential, collective, and small industrial channels as SB Thermique, competing head-to-head for the same RGE-certified installer base with EN303.5 Class 5 certified products.
• Hoval France: Swiss heating specialist Hoval's French subsidiary sells biomass and gas heating solutions to commercial and industrial customers, with overlapping product positioning against SB Thermique's collective and industrial BioFire/BINDER offering.
• Hargassner France: Austrian biomass boiler manufacturer Hargassner operates a French subsidiary selling pellet and chip boilers in the same 10 kW–multi-MW range. Comparable product mix and go-to-market approach to SB Thermique's HERZ-distributed portfolio.
• Heizomat France: German biomass boiler specialist Heizomat operates a French presence focused on chip and pellet boilers for collective and industrial customers, overlapping significantly with SB Thermique's mid-to-large capacity Firematic and BioFire business.
• Fröling France: Fröling's French distribution sells biomass boilers (pellets, chips, logs) into residential, commercial, and industrial segments with comparable capacity ranges. Directly competes with SB Thermique's HERZ and BINDER offerings for installer-led projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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