eco3

What eco3 does

eco3 (legal entity: ECO Edletzberger GmbH) is an Austrian family-owned wholesale distributor of fireplace, heating, and combustion technology products, founded in 1984 and headquartered in St. Pölten. The company has operated for over 40 years as a Großhändler serving the Austrian market, distributing mid-to-premium European manufacturer brands including MCZ (Italian pellet stoves and the Eiko 365 hybrid heat-pump unit), SPARTHERM (German wood-burning stoves, fireplace inserts, outdoor gas torches), MORSØ (Danish cast iron stoves and grills), Cerampiù (Italian tile ovens, distributed exclusively in Austria), SKANTHERM, DRU (Dutch gas fireplaces), Hoppilif, Rossofuoco, GlammFire, and several accessories and refractory-material suppliers (Ortner, RATH, CB-TEC, BRULA, SILCA, Termatech). eco3 itself does not develop proprietary combustion or smart-control technology; the proprietary features it markets (e.g., MCZ CORE three-patent combustion technology, MCZ Maestro app control, SPARTHERM S-Thermatik NEO and SESAM 2.5) are manufacturer-owned IP that eco3 channels into Austria.

The business model is pure wholesale distribution: eco3 sells to specialized trade retailers (Fachhandel) and craft/trade professionals (Handwerk, including Hafner/Ofenbauer/Installateure) under its eco3 Fachpartnerprogramm, which provides a gated partner login, exclusive conditions, downloadable catalogs, and trade-fair benefits. A secondary showroom channel — the Feuergalerie in St. Pölten — serves end customers with live product demonstrations and feeds leads back to Fachpartner. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; revenue is generated through hardware sales (stoves, pellets, fireplace inserts, gas fireplaces, tile/storage stoves, outdoor kitchens, pizza ovens, bioethanol and water-mist effect fires, and construction materials/accessories). eco3 is a privately held GmbH with no disclosed funding, no parent company, and no subsidiaries; ownership is concentrated in the Edletzberger family, with Stefan Edletzberger as the primary public-facing contact.

Name

eco3

Legal name

ECO Edletzberger GmbH

Website

https://eco3.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

eco3 (ECO Edletzberger GmbH) is a family-owned Austrian wholesale distributor, founded 1984 in St. Pölten, selling European fireplace, heating, and combustion-technology brands to specialist trade (Fachhandel) and craft (Handwerk) partners across Austria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fireplace & Heating Equipment Wholesale Distribution

SIC

Heating Equip, Except Elec & Warm Air; & Plumbing Fixtures (3430)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAIAIAI

Outdoor Heating, Fire Pits & Fireplaces Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Home & Furniture Retail/Gardening & Outdoor Living Retail (Patio, Grills, Lawn & Garden)

SECONDARYCRAIAIAH

Grills, Smokers & Outdoor Cooking Retail (Fuel, Accessories)

Consumer Products & Retail/Home & Furniture Retail/Gardening & Outdoor Living Retail (Patio, Grills, Lawn & Garden)

SECONDARYCRAMAMAD

Outdoor Cooking, Grills & Fuel Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Sporting Goods & Outdoor Retail/Camping, Hiking & Climbing Retail

Keywords

• Fireplace wholesale distribution
• Heating technology products
• Pellet stoves distribution
• Combustion technology wholesale
• Outdoor kitchen grills

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Pölten

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Distribution of Fireplace and Heating Products: eco3 acts as a wholesale distributor (Großhändler) for fireplace, heating, and combustion technology products across Austria. They sell to specialized trade partners (Fachhandel) and craft professionals (Handwerk/Hafner). They represent multiple European manufacturers and offer consultation on installation and operation. Revenue is generated through the sale of physical products including Kaminöfen (fireplace stoves), pellet stoves, fireplace inserts, gas fireplaces, tile ovens, outdoor fireplaces/grills, and accessories.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

eco3 is an Austrian wholesale distributor (Großhändler) of fireplace, heating, and combustion technology products sourced from European manufacturers. It sells wood-burning stoves, pellet stoves, pellet boilers, fireplace inserts, gas fireplaces, tile and storage stoves, outdoor kitchens, pizza ovens, grills, and stove construction accessories to specialized trade retailers (Fachhandel) and craft professionals (Handwerk) across Austria, and to end customers through its Feuergalerie showroom in St. Pölten.

Product overview

eco3 is an Austrian family-owned wholesale distributor (ECO Edletzberger GmbH, St. Pölten) with over 40 years of experience distributing heating and fire technology products across Austria. The company operates as a B2B partner for specialist trade and craft businesses, offering a broad portfolio spanning multiple heating and fire categories. The product range is organized into two main tiers: core heating products (Kaminöfen/wood-burning stoves, Pelletöfen/pellet stoves, Pelletkessel/pellet boilers, Gaskamine/gas fireplaces, Speicheröfen & Kachelöfen/storage and tile stoves, Kamineinsätze und Kassetten/fireplace inserts, Kaminbausätze/chimney kits, Feuer ohne Rauch/smokeless flame effect fires, Herde/cooking stoves, Outdoor-Feuer & Griller/outdoor fire and grills) and supporting materials (Auf- und Ausbaumaterialien/construction materials, Zubehör/accessories). Key brands distributed include MCZ (pellet stoves, pellet boilers, Eiko 365 hybrid heating/cooling unit), SPARTHERM (wood-burning stoves, fireplace inserts, outdoor gas torches, with S-Thermatik NEO combustion control and SESAM 2.5 electric door lift), MORSØ (Danish cast iron stoves and gas grills), SKANTHERM (modular Elements and Shaker 2.0 stoves), DRU (Dutch gas fireplaces), Cerampiù (Italian tile fireplaces and ceramic stove tiles), Hoppilif (Italian outdoor kitchens), Rossofuoco (Italian pizza ovens), GlammFire (bioethanol fireplaces), and VULCANUS (forged outdoor grills). eco3 serves as an exclusive distributor for selected brands in Austria and maintains a showroom (Feuergalerie) at its St. Pölten headquarters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MCZ Pellet Stoves (Pelletöfen) Italian MCZ pellet stoves distributed by eco3 across Austria, combining modern pellet technology, award-winning Italian design, and Maestro/Maestro+ smart app control; MCZ is described as the European market leader for pellet stoves.
• MCZ Eiko 365 World-first MCZ pellet stove integrating an air-to-air heat pump for cooling in summer alongside pellet heating in winter, with no outdoor unit required and using CORE technology for reduced emissions and pellet consumption.
• MCZ Pellet Boilers (Pelletkessel) MCZ pellet heating boilers covering 15–35 kW for whole-house heating and hot water, featuring Beta automatic combustion control and EasyClean automated cleaning for high efficiency and low emissions.
• SPARTHERM Wood-burning Stoves (Kaminöfen) German SPARTHERM wood-burning stoves distributed across Austria by eco3, including round Passo models, cubic Piko models, and the Lungo 2L corner stove, available in standard and limited Black Edition finishes.
• SPARTHERM Fireplace Inserts (PremiumEdition, Premium Quattro SA) SPARTHERM high-end fireplace inserts including PremiumEdition with frameless glazing, flush door handle, and optimized combustion air guidance, and Premium Quattro SA with 360-degree fire visibility, SESAM II electric door lift, NEO combustion control, and polished glass surfaces.
• SPARTHERM Chimney Construction Kits (Kaminbausätze) Modular chimney/kamin construction kits including SIM installation modules from SPARTHERM, in concrete, ceramic, or natural stone finishes for quick on-site assembly.
• SPARTHERM FUORA Outdoor Gas Torches SPARTHERM outdoor gas fireplaces/torches for external use only, with powder-coated aluminum/stainless or steel bases holding standard LPG cylinders, available in R, Q, Q-XL, G, and K models with up to 24-hour flame duration.
• MORSØ Cast Iron Wood Stoves Danish MORSØ cast iron wood-burning stoves including the compact MORSØ 1412 'Eichhörnchen' for rooms up to 75 m² and the triangular MORSØ 2840 for corner placement, both featuring radiation heating.
• MORSØ Forno Gas Grill Series Danish MORSØ gas grills in Grande, Medio, and Piccolo sizes with cast aluminum body and solid cast iron grill grates, featuring integrated temperature controls in the undercarriage.
• SKANTHERM Elements Modular Stoves Modular wood-burning stove system by SKANTHERM designed by Prof. Wulf Schneider & Partner, combining a fire chamber and two box sizes in unlimited configurations to create custom furniture-like installations.
• SKANTHERM Shaker 2.0 SKANTHERM wood-burning stove designed by Antonio Citterio with Toan Nguyen, rated 6 kW with A energy efficiency, featuring steel cladding and an optional short or long bench; winner of the Red Dot Design Award 2006.
• DRU Gas Fireplaces (Gaskamine) Dutch DRU gas fireplaces including Metro, Maestro (with EcoWave technology), and Lugo series with Energylabel A ratings, distributed across Austria by eco3.
• Cerampiù Tile Fireplaces (Kachelkamine) Italian Cerampiù tile fireplaces and ceramic stove tiles with over 100 color variants, 6 surface finishes, and Durasic® heat-storage material delivering up to 8 hours of radiant warmth after the last wood load; eco3 is the exclusive Austrian distribution partner for Cerampiù.
• Cerampiù Column Stoves (Säulenöfen) Tall, slim column stoves in the Cerampiù Armonia collection with seven modular models (Madame, Alpina, Nobile, Vetta, Vega, Regina, Buffet), offering up to 8 hours of consistent storage warmth.
• CADEL Pellet Stoves Italian CADEL pellet stoves combining functional heating technology with attractive price-performance models, ranging from compact units for smaller rooms to powerful devices for larger living areas.
• Hoppilif Outdoor Kitchens Italian modular outdoor kitchen system from Hoppilif with AISI 304/316 stainless steel or powder-coated zinc-magnesium modules, including BBQ, sink, induction, gas, and storage units in the Diamante series.
• Rossofuoco Pizza Ovens Italian Rossofuoco wood-fired and gas/hybrid pizza ovens from Pergola/Marche with professional smoke deflection for excellent heat storage and rapid warm-up, available from compact mobile to large gastro sizes.
• VULCANUS Grills Premium VULCANUS outdoor grills forged from patinating COR-TEN steel with ceramic heat-storage core and EU-certified grill plate, ranging from compact campfire units to professional Masterchef models with integrated butcher's plate.
• GlammFire Bioethanol Fireplaces (Archimedes, Effektfeuer) GlammFire bioethanol fireplaces including the Archimedes model with 360° rotation, optional gold-plated interior, and Crea7ion EVOPlus round bioethanol burner delivering up to 25 hours autonomy from 10 liters of fuel.
• Faber-Dimplex E-MatriX Electric Effect Fires Faber-Dimplex E-MatriX electric flame-effect fireplaces using swirling cold water mist combined with special LED lighting to create a three-dimensional flame picture, with warm glowing ember bed via Symbio pulsating LEDs, no chimney required.
• Construction & Finishing Materials (Auf- und Ausbaumaterialien) Professional kiln construction materials from Ortner, Rath, Silca, and Calciumsilikat including fireclay bricks, mortars, adhesives, building and insulation plates, and stove construction boards for efficient, durable heating solutions.
• Stove Accessories (Zubehör) Practical accessories for kiln construction and operation including spark protection plates (glass or steel), chimney tool sets, wood baskets, fire starters, Termatech chimney pipes, MORSØ complete tool sets, and CB-TEC air grilles and valve systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55% lower fine dust emissions than European Ecodesign limits (MCZ CORE technology)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• MCZcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMCZ is a leading European manufacturer of pellet stoves and fireplaces, headquartered in Italy. eco3 is an official wholesale distribution partner of MCZ in Austria, offering the full MCZ range including pellet stoves, pellet boilers, and the EIKO 365 world innovation. MCZ is described as the European market leader for pellet ovens.
• SPARTHERMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSPARTHERM Feuerungstechnik is a German manufacturer with over 30 years of experience in fireplace technology. eco3 distributes their complete range including fireplace inserts (Kamineinsätze), fireplace stoves, and fireplace systems in Austria.
• MORSØcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMORSØ is a Danish manufacturer of cast iron stoves and outdoor grills. eco3 distributes MORSØ products in Austria including the iconic MORSØ 1412 'Eichhörnchen' and the MORSØ Forno Gas outdoor grill series.
• CerampiùcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCerampiù is an Italian manufacturer of handcrafted ceramic solutions for tile ovens and storage technology with over 30 years of experience. eco3 is the exclusive Austrian distribution partner for Cerampiù, offering tile kaminöfen (kachelkamine), tile stoves, and ceramic tiles. Featured products include column ovens from the Armonia collection.
• SKANTHERMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSKANTHERM is a German fireplace stove manufacturer known for design collaborations with renowned architects and designers including Antonio Citterio. eco3 distributes their products in Austria, including the award-winning Shaker 2.0 and the Elements modular system.
• DRUcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDRU is a Dutch manufacturer of gas fireplaces. eco3 distributes DRU gas fireplaces in Austria, offering products such as the DRU Maestro series with EcoWave technology.
• HoppilifmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHoppilif is an Italian manufacturer of modular outdoor kitchens made in Italy. eco3 distributes Hoppilif products in Austria, featuring modular outdoor kitchen modules in AISI 304/316 stainless steel and powder-coated zinc-magnesium materials. Hoppilif outdoor kitchens are showcased live in eco3's Feuergalerie showroom.
• RossofuocomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRossofuoco is an Italian manufacturer of pizza ovens and wood-burning ovens made in Pergola, Marche region. eco3 distributes Rossofuoco products in Austria including pizza ovens for private and commercial use, available as pure wood-fired or gas/hybrid variants.
• TermatechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTermatech is a Danish manufacturer of fireplace stoves and accessories. eco3 distributes their products in Austria, including stoves and an extensive range of accessories such as flue pipes, fireplace tools, glass and steel base plates.
• GLAMMFIREminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGLAMMFIRE is a Portuguese manufacturer of design bioethanol fireplaces. eco3 distributes their products in Austria, including the Archimedes model featuring 360° rotation and Crea7ion EVOPlus technology.
• CADELminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCADEL is an Italian manufacturer of pellet stoves combining Italian design with functional heating technology. eco3 distributes CADEL products in Austria.
• OrtnerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrtner is an Austrian specialist for storage materials based in Loosdorf, Lower Austria. They produce storage materials and storage stoves following traditional base stove construction methods.
• RATH FeuerfestlösungenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRATH is an Austrian and international provider of refractory solutions with production in Austria, Germany, Hungary, and the USA. eco3 distributes their products including chamotte (fireclay), mortars, adhesives, and plasters for stove construction.
• CB-TECminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCB-TEC is a manufacturer of accessories for stove construction. eco3 distributes their products in Austria including air grilles, valve systems, ducting accessories, wood shelves, and lighting systems.
• BRULAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBRULA produces contemporary chimney construction plates. eco3 distributes their medium-weight storage plates with fabric reinforcement and high fracture resistance, used for covering combustion cells in heating systems.
• FABER-DIMPLEXminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFABER-DIMPLEX produces electric effect fires. eco3 distributes their E-Matrix electric fire products which create flame effects using swirling cold water mist and LED lighting without requiring a chimney.
• SILCAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSILCA produces thoughtful system solutions for chimney and tile stove construction. eco3 distributes their products including chimney construction plates, SILCARAPID construction boards, SILCAPAN firebox panels, calcium silicate insulation boards, and accessories.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Windhager: Austrian biomass and pellet heating manufacturer with established Austrian and European dealer channels. Direct comparable in the Austrian biomass-heating distribution category.
• Wodtke: German pellet and wood stove manufacturer selling via German and European dealer networks. Comparable to eco3 in product category (premium pellet/wood stoves) and channel model (specialist trade distribution).
• RIKA: Austrian pellet stove manufacturer selling through its own dealer network across Austria and Europe. Comparable to eco3 in the Austrian pellet-stove market, with overlapping trade-partner relationships and category focus.
• HARGASSNER: Austrian manufacturer of pellet and biomass heating systems with its own Austrian distribution and dealer network. Directly comparable to eco3 as an Austria-based player in the pellet/biomass heating category, though operating as a manufacturer rather than pure distributor.
• Ofen Discount: German online fireplace and stove retailer with broad assortment of European brands. Comparable to eco3 in category (fireplaces, pellet stoves, outdoor) and in competing for the same end-customer demand via Austrian/German specialist channels.
• HD Bayern: German wholesale distributor of fireplaces, stoves, and heating accessories serving specialist trade. Closely comparable B2B wholesale-distribution model to eco3, with adjacent DACH-region reach.
• Fröling: Austrian manufacturer of biomass heating boilers and stoves with broad Austrian dealer coverage. Comparable to eco3 in serving Austrian Fachhandel and end customers with biomass heating solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Schiedel: European chimney and heating-system manufacturer with broad product portfolio. Adjacent incumbent in the broader hearth-and-chimney ecosystem that eco3's trade partners also source from.

Others

• Ortner: Austrian specialist in storage materials for tile-stove construction, also distributed by eco3. Adjacent ecosystem participant in the Austrian Kachelofen supply chain.
• SPARTHERM Feuerungstechnik: German manufacturer of fireplace inserts and stoves - one of eco3's core distribution principals. Comparable ecosystem participant and key supplier, included to contextualize eco3's go-to-market dependencies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 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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