EMTF Energi- och Miljötekniska Föreningen

What EMTF Energi- och Miljötekniska Föreningen does

EMTF (Energi- och Miljötekniska Föreningen), also known as Swedvac or the Swedish Society of HVAC Engineers, is a non-profit professional membership association founded in 1909 and headquartered in Bromma, Stockholm. It is Sweden's largest personal membership association in the building sector, with approximately 7,000 personal members organized across 29 local chapters from Malmö to Luleå. The organization serves HVAC engineers, energy consultants, installers, facility managers, researchers, suppliers, and students working in ventilation, heating, cooling, and indoor environmental quality.

The association's core offering is a multi-channel membership platform delivering knowledge, networking, and professional development. Its primary product is the industry magazine Energi & Miljö, published since 1929 (10 issues per year) through wholly-owned subsidiary EMTF Förlag AB. Additional offerings include professional courses and seminars (with minimum 20% member discount), the Diplomerad Totalkonsult certification program, the Konsultplatsen consultant directory, study visits, lunch meetings, conferences (Brandskyddsdagen, Energi & Miljö-dagarna), the EMTF-golfen tournament series, and a catalog of technical books and handbooks. Expert technical groups (Brand, TGIV, Injustering) and sub-brands such as EMTF35 (members under 35) extend the ecosystem.

EMTF generates revenue through annual membership fees (1,260 SEK/year including VAT, or free for students), magazine advertising and circulation, course and conference fees, and book sales. The organization maintains international partnerships with ASHRAE, Rehva, and Scanvac/Swedvac, and operates trade fair presence at Nordbygg and VVS-mässan. It is governed by a board elected at the annual meeting and led by CEO Jaana Petherbielke, with a small staff of approximately 8 people.

Name

EMTF Energi- och Miljötekniska Föreningen

Legal name

Energi- och Miljötekniska Föreningen

Website

https://emtf.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EMTF is Sweden's largest professional membership association for HVAC, energy, and indoor environment engineers, founded in 1909 with ~7,000 personal members across 29 local chapters. It publishes the Energi & Miljö trade magazine, delivers courses, conferences, and certification programs, and operates a wholly-owned publishing subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services (HVAC)

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE) (EDAAALAO)

Keywords

• Professional engineering association
• HVAC industry network
• Technical trade magazine
• Membership organization Sweden
• Professional certification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bromma (Stockholm)

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees provide the primary revenue stream. Regular membership costs 1260 SEK/year (including VAT), with student membership being free.
2. Publication revenue (Energi & Miljö magazine): The organization publishes the industry magazine 'Energi & Miljö' (10 issues/12 numbers per year) through its subsidiary EMTF Förlag AB. Magazine subscription is included in membership but generates additional revenue through advertising.
3. Education and conference services: Revenue from courses, seminars, and conferences on HVAC, energy efficiency, and indoor climate topics. Members receive at least 20% discount.
4. Book and publication sales: Sale of technical handbooks, guides, and publications through the EMTF shop, including VVS 2000 series and specialized technical books.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

EMTF is a non-profit professional membership association for individuals working in HVAC, energy efficiency, and indoor environmental quality in Sweden. It sells annual individual memberships (1,260 SEK/year, with free student memberships), and delivers member benefits including the Energi & Miljö technical magazine, 29 local chapter activities, discounted courses/conferences, the Konsultplatsen consultant directory, the Diplomerad Totalkonsult certification program, technical books/handbooks, and networking events such as the EMTF-golfen tournament series.

Product overview

EMTF (Energi- och Miljötekniska Föreningen) is Sweden's largest professional society for HVAC engineers, established in 1909. The organization functions as a membership-based network rather than a software product company. Its core offerings include: the leading technical magazine 'Energi & Miljö' (published since 1929, 10 issues annually), professional education and training courses, the 'Diplomerad Totalkonsult' certification program, and the 'Konsultplatsen' directory platform for finding consultants. The society organizes local chapters in 29 locations, study visits, lunch meetings, conferences (Brandskyddsdagen, Energi & Miljö-dagarna), the EMTF-golfen networking golf tournament series, and publishes technical books/handbooks through its publishing arm (EMTF Förlag AB). Technical expert groups focus on fire protection, system adjustment, and IoT-VVS. The organization also administers scholarship foundations for technical articles and research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tidningen Energi & Miljö: The leading technical trade magazine covering HVAC, energy and indoor environment topics, published 10 issues per year by EMTF Förlag AB.
• EMTF-golfen
• EMTF35

Products and services

• EMTF Regular Membership Annual individual membership providing HVAC professionals with the Energi & Miljö magazine, access to 29 local chapter activities, discounted courses and conferences, networking events, and technical literature discounts.
• EMTF Student Membership Free annual membership for students at universities and vocational schools studying HVAC, energy, and building services, providing early-career exposure to industry knowledge and networking.
• Tidningen Energi & Miljö (Magazine) Sweden's leading technical trade magazine for HVAC, energy and indoor environment, published since 1929 with 10 issues/12 numbers per year in print and digital formats, including e-edition and news archive. Subscription included with EMTF membership; standalone subscriptions and advertising also sold.
• Konsultplatsen Online directory enabling users to find HVAC, energy, and installation consultants, filterable by Swedish geographic region (all 21 counties plus Åland) and service area including lighting, inspection, energy, indoor climate, HVAC adjustment, cooling, and project management.
• EMTF Utbildningar (Courses and Seminars) Professional courses and seminars on HVAC, energy and indoor environment topics offered both locally and nationally, including OVK (ventilation inspection), air flow adjustment, indoor environment and health, energy efficiency, and certification preparation. Members receive minimum 20% discount.
• EMTF Konferenser (Conferences) Larger conferences featuring expert presentations and networking on regulations, technology, and future HVAC/energy solutions, including named conferences Brandskyddsdagen and Energi & Miljö-dagarna. Members receive minimum 20% discount.
• Diplomerad Totalkonsult (Certified Total Consultant) Diploma certification program for installation and energy-technology consultants, with a searchable directory allowing clients to find certified Total Consultants by Swedish county. Certified consultants receive free advertising on the Total Consultant placement service.
• EMTF Böcker & Handböcker (Technical Books and Handbooks) Technical literature sold via the EMTF shop, including the VVS 2000 series (heating, cooling), BBR guides, construction law handbooks, and REHVA guidebooks covering ventilation, air conditioning, and building systems. Members receive discounts on literature.
• EMTF-golfen The largest sporting/networking event in the Swedish HVAC industry, featuring regional qualifying tournaments across Sweden (Syd, Väst, Örebro, Norrland, Västmanland, Stockholm) culminating in a national final; combines sport, networking, and professional exchange among industry colleagues.

Quantifiable outcome

• EMTF Malmö members visited Hyllie Terass project certified according to NollCO2 (Net Zero CO2) standard
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Scanvac / SwedvaccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScandinavian cooperation with corresponding associations in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and Norway for experience exchange, influencing common issues, and participating in conferences such as Cold Climate HVAC & Energy and RoomVent.
• RehvacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEMTF participates in Rehva through Scanvac/Swedvac, giving EMTF members access to European networks, standards, and ability to follow developments in ventilation, building standards, and energy efficiency in a broader perspective.
• ASHRAEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in ASHRAE via Associate Society Alliance, enabling EMTF to access global guidelines and cooperate on documents and standards within the HVAC and indoor climate industry.
• EN EFFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy efficiency partner organization.
• NordbyggcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor Nordic construction and real estate fair where EMTF contributes with seminars and exhibition presence.
• Svensk VentilationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish ventilation industry organization collaboration.
• Sveriges VVS-MuseumminorOthersPartnership with the Swedish VVS Museum for preservation of industry heritage and education.
• InformaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublishing and media partnership for industry information.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Svensk Ventilation: The Swedish ventilation industry trade association. Directly comparable to EMTF as a Swedish non-profit membership organization serving the same HVAC/ventilation sector, though focused more on manufacturers and suppliers versus EMTF's individual professional focus.
• VDI: Verein Deutscher Ingenieure (Association of German Engineers). A direct European peer as a large professional engineering society with similar membership, publication, and continuing education offerings, though broader in engineering disciplines.
• SBR (Svenska Byggingenjörers Riksförbund): The Swedish Association of Building Engineers. A direct peer in the Swedish building services sector, with similar professional development, certification, and member services for engineers, though broader in scope covering the entire building engineering profession.
• CIBSE: Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (UK). A direct international peer as a professional society for building services engineers, with similar membership, certification, and publishing activities in the HVAC and building sector.
• Installatörsföretagen: The Swedish installation contractors association. A direct peer as a Swedish industry organization for HVAC installers and contractors, with overlapping member base and a similar non-profit membership model serving the same building services value chain.
• Svenska Kyl & Värmepumpföreningen: The Swedish Refrigeration and Heat Pump Association. A direct peer in the Swedish HVAC industry, focused on cooling and heat pump professionals — a sub-sector of EMTF's broader HVAC membership base with similar trade association structure.
• Finvac: Finnish HVAC Society. A direct Nordic peer within the Scanvac network, serving Finnish HVAC professionals with similar professional development, networking, and publications core activities.
• Dansk Ventilation: The Danish ventilation industry association. A direct Nordic peer within the Scanvac network, serving Danish ventilation professionals with similar membership services and industry advocacy activities.

Broad incumbents

• ASHRAE: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. The global leader in HVAC standards and professional development, and an EMTF partner organization (Associate Society Alliance). Functions as a broad incumbent in the same industry space internationally.
• REHVA: European Federation of HVAC Associations. EMTF is a member through Scanvac/Swedvac. REHVA serves as the umbrella federation for European HVAC associations, making it a peer at the federation level with broader geographic scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzTaSDCFo_O3ogHzAhuci-g/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/emtfgorbrateknikerbattre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emtfse

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about EMTF Energi- och Miljötekniska Föreningen