Breuell & Hilgenfeldt GmbH

What Breuell & Hilgenfeldt GmbH does

Breuell & Hilgenfeldt GmbH is a privately held German industrial distribution and engineering services company headquartered in Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, near Hamburg. The company has operated as an authorized ebm-papst service center since 1982, with corporate roots tracing to 1946 and family heritage extending to 1888. It distributes ebm-papst's full portfolio of energy-efficient EC motors and fans, including axial fans (AxiBlade, AxiCool, AxiEco, HyBlade, NiQ motors), centrifugal fans (RadiCal, RadiFit, RadiPac), tangential fans, compact fans, and specialized blowers for gas, exhaust, fuel cell, solid fuel, hot air, and circulation applications, alongside accessories for speed/pressure control and mounting. Named reference customers include Elsdorfer Molkerei, ZeitHaus Autostadt, Berlin Sports Forum, and Dr. Becker Group, with a stated vertical footprint spanning electronics, IT/telecom, medical technology, railway, household appliances, wind energy, and building services.

Beyond product distribution, the firm generates revenue through two value-added service lines: customized system solutions with in-house manufacturing for non-standard requirements (cable/connector assembly, sheet metal and housing configurations), and retrofit services that modernize legacy AC-driven ventilation systems with energy-efficient EC technology to achieve 30-50% energy savings and extend equipment service life. The business operates on a B2B enterprise field-sales model with regional retrofit specialists covering NRW and Bavaria, employing approximately 20 staff in total. Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure, and the company leverages on-site warehouse stock to deliver short lead times. Management consists of Reinhard Breuell (Managing Director and family descendant of founder Egon Breuell) and Dirk Kahl (Managing Director). The firm is ISO 9001 certified (obtained 2005, amended to ISO 9001:2008 in 2010), and recent website navigation signals indicate product extensions into heat pump fans, fuel cell blowers, and battery storage cooling.

Name

Breuell & Hilgenfeldt GmbH

Legal name

Breuell & Hilgenfeldt GmbH

Website

https://breuell-hilgenfeldt.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Breuell & Hilgenfeldt GmbH is a German authorized ebm-papst service center that distributes EC fans, blowers, and accessories while providing customized system solutions and energy-efficiency retrofit services to enterprise B2B customers across electronics, medical, railway, and energy sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Ventilation Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (423720)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC, Water Heaters & Indoor Air Quality Distribution (CRAOAFAJ), Ventilation System Installation & Repair (Bath/Kitchen Fans, ERV/HRV) (HSAOAIAF)

Keywords

• Industrial ventilation systems
• Axial centrifugal fans
• Fan retrofit services
• Ebm-papst service center
• EC motor cooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fan and Blower Distribution: Distribution and resale of ebm-papst fans and blowers including axial fans, centrifugal fans, tangential fans, compact fans, and blowers for various industrial applications.
2. System Solutions: Customized special solutions including custom specifications, cable/connector assembly, and sheet metal/housing configurations produced in their own production facilities.
3. Retrofit Services: Modernization of existing ventilation systems including initial assessment, measurement, design, commissioning, and documentation. Energy savings of up to 30-50% possible through EC fan replacement.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Breuell & Hilgenfeldt GmbH is an authorized ebm-papst service centre that distributes and customizes fans, blowers, motors, and accessories for industrial ventilation and cooling applications. The company complements product distribution with engineering services, including custom system solutions produced in its own facilities and retrofit modernization that replaces inefficient AC fans with energy-efficient EC technology.

Product overview

Breuell & Hilgenfeldt GmbH is an authorized ebm-papst service center specializing in ventilation, refrigeration, and blower technology. The company operates as a distributor and solution provider offering ebm-papst's comprehensive portfolio of axial fans (including AxiBlade, AxiCool, AxiEco, HyBlade, NiQ motors), tangential fans, centrifugal fans (RadiCal, RadiFit, RadiPac), and specialized blowers for gas, exhaust, fuel cells, solid fuel burners, hot air, and circulation applications. Additional offerings include compact fans (axial, diagonal, radial) and a full range of accessories (speed controllers, temperature controls, signal converters, mounting hardware, filters). The company provides value-added services including system solutions for custom requirements and retrofit modernization to replace inefficient AC fans with high-efficiency EC technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Axial Fans Axial fan product lines from ebm-papst including AxiBlade, AxiCool, AxiEco, HyBlade, and EC medium-pressure variants designed for efficient air movement and cooling in industrial ventilation applications.
• Centrifugal Fans Centrifugal fan lines including RadiCal, RadiFit, and RadiPac, plus forward-curved blade variants, optimized for high pressure and efficient airflow in industrial applications.
• Tangential Fans Querstromventilatoren (cross-flow/tangential fans) providing uniform airflow distribution across surfaces.
• Specialized Blowers Blowers for exhaust, gas combustion, fuel cells, solid fuel burners, hot air, and circulation applications in heating and process technology.
• Compact Fans Compact axial, diagonal, and radial fans for electronics cooling, control cabinets, and space-restricted applications.
• EC Motors (NiQ) NiQ EC (electronically commutated) motor product line featuring compact design and high efficiency for fan applications.
• Retrofit Modernization Service End-to-end modernization service replacing inefficient AC fans with energy-efficient EC fans from ebm-papst, including system assessment, design, commissioning, and documentation.
• Custom System Solutions Customized special solutions departing from standard catalog products, including cable/connector assembly and sheet metal/housing configurations produced in the company's own production facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of up to 30-50% through EC fan replacement
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 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.

• ebm-papstcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1982As an authorized ebm-papst service centre, they distribute the full range of ebm-papst fans and blowers including axial fans, centrifugal fans, compact fans, and blowers. The partnership since 1982 gives them access to the world market leader's technological expertise and comprehensive product portfolio. They leverage ebm-papst's EC motor technology and engineering support for customer solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Howden: Global manufacturer of industrial fans, blowers, and air handling equipment. Operates a broader product portfolio and serves industrial process ventilation markets similar to those addressed by Breuell & Hilgenfeldt's customer base.
• Wilo SE: German-based manufacturer of pumps, fans, and HVAC equipment. Broader portfolio with broader system solutions but comparable German industrial customer base and focus on energy-efficient HVAC technologies.
• ebm-papst: World market leader in fans and blowers and Breuell & Hilgenfeldt's exclusive supplier partner since 1982. Directly comparable product portfolio (axial, centrifugal, tangential fans; EC motors) and could choose to serve customers directly, eliminating the distribution layer.
• FläktGroup: Major European HVAC manufacturer offering fans, air handling units, and indoor air quality solutions. Larger player with broader portfolio but operates in the same ventilation supply chain as Breuell & Hilgenfeldt and ebm-papst.

Direct peers

• Maico Ventilatoren: German manufacturer of fans, blowers, and ventilation systems for residential and commercial applications. Comparable German-based competitor with overlapping product portfolio in axial, centrifugal, and tangential fans.
• Systemair: Swedish-based fan and HVAC manufacturer with strong presence in Germany and Europe. Directly competes across axial, centrifugal, and EC fan categories that overlap with Breuell & Hilgenfeldt's distribution portfolio.
• Ziehl-Abegg: German manufacturer of industrial fans, blowers, and motors with deep expertise in EC technology and ventilation. Closest direct competitor to ebm-papst in the German market and a like-for-like comparable for the product line Breuell & Hilgenfeldt distributes.
• Rosenberg Ventilatoren: German manufacturer of centrifugal fans, axial fans, and motors with strong HVAC and industrial ventilation focus. Competitor in the same German industrial fan market with comparable product categories and customer verticals.
• Nicotra-Gebhardt: European manufacturer of fans, blowers, and air-handling units with strong HVAC focus. Sells through distribution networks similar to Breuell & Hilgenfeldt and competes in overlapping industrial and commercial ventilation segments.
• Kampmann: German manufacturer of HVAC products including air handling units, fan coils, and chilled ceilings. Competes in the same German commercial/industrial HVAC market where Breuell & Hilgenfeldt sells fans and blowers for TGA planners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 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

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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