What CENTROTHERM Systemtechnik GmbH does

CENTROTHERM Systemtechnik GmbH is a German industrial manufacturer founded in 1994 and headquartered in Brilon, North Rhine-Westphalia. It operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Centrotec SE within the Centrotec Industries GmbH holding structure (formed 2022), which encompasses sister companies Ubbink, Sonnenstromfabrik, Mage, Centroplast, and Rolf Schmidt. The company maintains international operations through subsidiaries in Italy (1999), USA (2009), and China (2014). Over 200 employees work at the Brilon facility, with the broader Centrotec group employing approximately 1,600 to 2,500 people globally depending on reporting scope.

The company operates across three core business segments. In heating technology, it manufactures gas flue systems for condensing boilers covering nominal diameters from DN 60 to DN 315, including H2 Ready variants certified by TÜV for hydrogen and natural gas/hydrogen mixtures, and holds world market leader designation for user-friendly exhaust gas systems. In ventilation technology, it supplies complete air distribution systems with round ducts (DN 63, 75, 90), flat ducts (50x100, 50x140, 60x130), and accessories. In lightweight construction, it produces IATF 16949-certified automotive components for major European OEMs, including interior, acoustic, and structural parts, plus innovative sustainable materials such as HempTape (hemp fiber composite) and the DiDe4Rec circular design framework. The company launched Ubbink Buffer Tank production at Brilon in 2024, adding heat pump buffer storage tanks (up to 1.5m diameter, 2.5m length) to its portfolio.

The business model centers on direct B2B OEM sales via enterprise field sales with dedicated key account management. Revenue derives from hardware product sales and development partnership services using a 7-stage process from concept to final product. Customers are concentrated in heating technology OEMs and European automotive manufacturers, with the Bosch Global Supplier Award 2025 indicating a significant customer relationship. Manufacturing is vertically integrated across plastics, metal, and assembly technologies. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, IATF 16949, REACH, and RoHS compliance. Management is led by Dr. Raino Rieseler (Managing Director since 1994) and Bernhard Pawlik, with group-level oversight from sustainability and QHSE directors.

Name

CENTROTHERM Systemtechnik GmbH

Legal name

CENTROTHERM SYSTEMTECHNIK GMBH

Website

https://centrotherm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CENTROTHERM Systemtechnik GmbH is a German industrial manufacturer serving automotive and heating OEMs with gas flue systems, ventilation products, lightweight components, and buffer storage tanks across European, North American, and Asian markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Heating & Ventilation Components

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electronics & Semiconductor High-Purity Gases (IMAEACAG), Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC), Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH)

Keywords

• Gas flue systems
• Heating technology
• Ventilation systems
• Automotive lightweight components
• OEM manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Brilon, North Rhine-Westphalia

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Manufacturing and Sales: Development and manufacture of high-performance product portfolio from renewable energy and industrial plastics sectors. Application-oriented system solutions made of composite materials, plastics, and metal sold directly to OEM customers.
2. Development Partnership Services: As a development partner, accompanies customers from initial idea to final product. Development process based on flexible 7-stage model customized to specific requirements. German engineering and customer/solution-oriented production.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CENTROTHERM Systemtechnik GmbH develops and manufactures gas flue systems for condensing boilers, domestic ventilation systems, and lightweight automotive components from composite materials, plastics, and metal. The company supplies these products directly to OEM customers worldwide as a development partner, accompanying customers from initial idea to final product through a flexible 7-stage model.

Product overview

CENTROTHERM Systemtechnik GmbH is a development and manufacturing partner offering an integrated product portfolio across three core areas: (1) Heating technology featuring gas flue systems for condensing boilers (DN 60 to DN 315), including H2 Ready hydrogen-compatible variants; (2) Ventilation technology including complete air distribution systems with ducts and accessories; and (3) Automotive lightweight construction providing sophisticated components for interiors, acoustics, and structural applications. The company also produces buffer storage tanks (Ubbink brand) and develops sustainable materials like HempTape. Manufacturing combines in-house capabilities in plastics production, metal production, and assembly technology. Products serve OEM customers in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gas Flue Systems for Condensing Boilers

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy use reduction up to 60% with HempTape material
• +2 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

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Centrotec SEcoreOthers · 1 January 2022Parent company - a German-based group of companies with international presence and approximately 2,000 employees. Centrotherm is a 100% owned subsidiary. Provides corporate governance, shared services, and group synergies.
• Centrotec Industries GmbHcoreOthers · 1 January 2022Parent holding company formed in 2022 incorporating Centrotherm, Ubbink, Sonnenstromfabrik, Mage, Centroplast and Rolf Schmidt. Centrotherm is part of this group.
• IVT GermanyminorOthers · 1 January 2019Acquired by the Ubbink Centrotherm Group in 2019.
• Centrotherm ChinaminorOthers · 1 January 2014Subsidiary company established in 2014. Part of international expansion.
• Centrotherm USAminorOthers · 1 January 2009Subsidiary company established in 2009. Part of international expansion.
• Ubbink Centrotherm GroupcoreOthers · 1 January 2009Combined group structure formed in 2009 combining Ubbink and Centrotherm operations. Later evolved into Centrotec Industries.
• UbbinkcoreOthers · 1 January 1999Sister company within Centrotec Industries. Together with Centrotherm, Ubbink forms part of the group structure. Ubbink Belgium and Ubbink France mentioned in company activities.
• TÜVcoreTechnology or IntegrationIndependent testing and certification organization. Tested and confirmed Centrotherm's gas flue systems as fit for use with hydrogen or mixture of natural gas and hydrogen (H2 Ready).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lindab: Lindab is a European building products group with a sizable ventilation and indoor-air-comfort business, comparable to Centrotherm's domestic ventilation and air-distribution systems offering.
• Viessmann: Viessmann is one of Europe's largest heating technology groups across boilers, heat pumps and buffer storage, overlapping with Centrotherm in heating-system components and buffer tanks.
• Buderus: Buderus, part of Bosch, manufactures boilers, buffer tanks and heating-system components across Europe, directly comparable to Centrotherm's heating-technology and buffer storage tank product lines.
• Plastic Omnium: Plastic Omnium is a global Tier-1 automotive plastic and composite components supplier with strong lightweight-construction capabilities, directly comparable to Centrotherm's IATF 16949-certified automotive lightweight segment.
• Bosch Thermotechnology: Bosch Thermotechnology (part of Bosch Group) is a broad incumbent in heating and hot-water solutions and is both a key customer of Centrotherm (Bosch Global Supplier Award 2025) and a competitor in heating-system manufacturing.
• Vaillant: Vaillant is a major European incumbent in residential heating (boilers, heat pumps, ventilation) and is both a potential OEM customer for Centrotherm's flue systems and an overlapping manufacturer of complete heating solutions.

Direct peers

• Schiedel: Schiedel, part of Wienerberger, is one of Europe's leading chimney and flue system manufacturers and directly competes with Centrotherm in user-friendly gas flue systems for condensing boilers across residential and commercial heating.
• Jeremias: Jeremias specializes in chimney, flue and exhaust systems for heating and industrial applications and is a direct competitor to Centrotherm in gas flue systems for condensing boilers and stainless-steel chimney components.
• Kampmann: Kampmann is a German manufacturer of HVAC and ventilation equipment (fan coils, air-handling units, ducted ventilation), directly comparable to Centrotherm's domestic ventilation systems and air-distribution duct portfolio.
• Poujoulat: Poujoulat is a French-headquartered European leader in chimney and flue systems for residential and industrial heating, directly competing with Centrotherm in the condensing-boiler and renovation flue segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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