Koch Kälteanlagenbau GmbH

What Koch Kälteanlagenbau GmbH does

Koch Kälteanlagenbau GmbH is a family-owned refrigeration and air-conditioning specialist based in Weingarten (Baden), Baden-Württemberg, Germany, founded on 13 January 1992 by Rolf and Doris Koch and now in its second generation of family management under Rolf Koch and Steffen Koch. The firm designs, installs, and services four core product lines — Kälteanlagen (refrigeration systems), Klimaanlagen (air conditioning, including DAIKIN VRV technology), Kühlzellen (cooling cells/rooms), and Wärmepumpen (heat pumps) — supported by a full Planung & Service offering that runs from on-site consultation and planning through installation, scheduled maintenance, and 24/7 Notdienst emergency response. It has been a certified DAIKIN Fachpartner for over 25 years, and is a member of VDKF and BIV, the relevant German refrigeration trade associations.

The customer base is regional, covering more than 40 cities across the greater Karlsruhe/Baden area — including Karlsruhe, Mannheim, Heidelberg, Baden-Baden, Pforzheim, Bruchsal, Rastatt, Speyer, and Weinheim — and spans food retail (REWE, EDEKA, dm, CAP-Markt, Biomarkt Füllhorn, BÄKO), industrial manufacturing (L'Oréal, NEFF, Blanco, Barco, EnBW, Schwabe Group, Sauder, Kleiberit, Opterra/CRH), food production (Müller Fleisch, multiple Bäckerei accounts), healthcare and pharma (AOK, DHU), banking (L-Bank), public sector and research (Landkreis Karlsruhe, KIT), and residential homeowners. Segment weighting leans toward commercial and industrial verticals, with a developing residential push around heat pumps.

Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time project sales and installation of equipment, recurring maintenance and emergency service contracts, and advisory services covering the revised F-Gas Regulation (EU 2024/573) and KfW heating subsidies (up to 70% of cost). All pricing is project-based and quote-driven, with no public pricing disclosed; the website notes a current lead time of up to six months, signaling demand at or above installed capacity. The firm operates as a private GmbH with no external investors, parent company, or stock listing, and is currently staffed at approximately 40 employees, of whom five hold the Kälteanlagenbauermeister master-craftsman qualification.

Name

Koch Kälteanlagenbau GmbH

Legal name

Koch Kälteanlagenbau GmbH

Website

https://koch-kaelte.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Koch Kälteanlagenbau GmbH is a family-owned refrigeration and HVAC specialist founded in 1992 in Weingarten, Baden-Württemberg. The ~40-employee company installs and services DAIKIN-based cooling, climate, and heat pump systems for commercial, industrial, and residential customers across the greater Karlsruhe region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC and Refrigeration Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refrigeration & Cold-Chain Equipment Service (IMAIABAE), Preventive Maintenance Programs for Refrigeration Systems (HSAOAJAL), Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Refrigeration systems
• Air conditioning installation
• Heat pump solutions
• Cold storage cells
• HVAC services

Headquarters

HQ city

Weingarten

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales and Installation: Revenue is generated through the sale and installation of refrigeration systems, air conditioning units, cold storage cells, and heat pumps. Installation includes high-quality components from DAIKIN and Danfoss. The sales motion involves on-site consultation, custom planning, and professional installation. Pricing is project-based and quote-driven.
2. Maintenance and Service Contracts: Ongoing revenue from scheduled maintenance, customer service, and emergency (Notdienst) support for installed systems. The company offers round-the-clock emergency service for refrigeration and climate systems.
3. KfW Subsidized Heat Pump Installation: Installation of DAIKIN air-to-air heat pumps eligible for KfW subsidies (up to 70% of costs). The company handles the full process including consulting, contract signing, KfW documentation (BzA), and implementation (BnD).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Koch Kälteanlagenbau GmbH is a specialized refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump installation and service contractor. The company sells, installs, and services Kälteanlagen (refrigeration systems), Klimaanlagen (air conditioning systems featuring DAIKIN VRV technology), Kühlzellen (cooling cells/rooms), and Wärmepumpen (heat pumps), supported by full-cycle planning, maintenance, and 24/7 emergency services. As a DAIKIN Fachpartner for over 25 years, it delivers turnkey climate and refrigeration solutions to commercial, industrial, and residential customers in the greater Karlsruhe region.

Product overview

Koch Kälteanlagenbau GmbH operates as a specialized refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump installation and service company serving commercial, industrial, and residential clients. The company offers a unified portfolio centered around four core product lines: Kälteanlagen (refrigeration systems) for medical, pharmaceutical, and food industry applications; Klimaanlagen (air conditioning systems) featuring DAIKIN VRV technology; Kühlzellen (cooling cells/rooms) available in standard and custom configurations; and Wärmepumpen (heat pumps) with ground collectors and inverter technology. These products are supported by comprehensive Planung & Service offerings including consultation, planning, installation, maintenance, and 24/7 emergency services. The company also provides advisory services for KfW heating subsidies and F-Gas Regulation compliance. As a DAIKIN specialist partner for over 25 years, the company focuses on turnkey solutions rather than a modular software platform architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kälteanlagen (Refrigeration Systems)

Named customers27 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DAIKINcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1999Koch Kälteanlagenbau GmbH has been a certified DAIKIN Fachpartner (specialist partner) for over 25 years. The company sells, installs, and services a full range of DAIKIN products including air conditioners, heat pumps (air-to-air), and VRV systems. DAIKIN is described as the worldwide market leader in climate technology and Europe's largest heat pump manufacturer. The partnership involves comprehensive product training and certification, with Koch receiving priority access to DAIKIN's product range and technical support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ENGIE Refrigeration GmbH: Hamburg-based subsidiary of ENGIE specializing in industrial and commercial refrigeration, cooling, and heat pump solutions for food, pharma, and industrial customers across Germany. Directly comparable as a German refrigeration/HVAC contractor-servicer with similar target verticals (food retail, industrial).

Broad incumbents

• Vaillant Group: German heating, heat pump, and ventilation manufacturer with strong residential and commercial presence. Comparable as a heat pump and HVAC vendor operating in the same German market, though Vaillant primarily manufactures while Koch installs.
• Carrier Commercial Refrigeration: Global manufacturer and service provider of commercial refrigeration systems. Comparable as a major commercial refrigeration player that competes in the same food retail and industrial verticals Koch serves, though at significantly larger scale and as primarily an OEM.
• Dussmann Group: Major German facility services and technical building services group offering HVAC, refrigeration, and energy services nationwide. Comparable as a broader-scope facility services peer covering the same commercial, industrial, and institutional customer base Koch serves.
• Viessmann Climate Solutions: German heating, heat pump, and climate solutions manufacturer serving residential and commercial customers. Comparable as a heat pump and HVAC equipment vendor operating in the same German market that Koch installs into.
• Stiebel Eltron: German heat pump and domestic hot water manufacturer with strong presence in residential and commercial HVAC. Comparable because heat pumps are a core product line at both companies and Stiebel's heat pump portfolio overlaps with Koch's Wärmepumpen offering, though Stiebel is an OEM rather than an installer.
• WISAG Industrie Service GmbH & Co. KG: Large German facility services and industrial maintenance provider with strong HVAC, refrigeration, and building-technik offerings. Comparable because it operates in the same German market across commercial, industrial, and public-sector refrigeration and climate customers.
• Bosch Thermotechnik (Buderus / Bosch Home Comfort): German heating and heat pump manufacturer (Buderus and Bosch Home Comfort brands) serving residential and commercial customers. Comparable as a major heat-pump and HVAC OEM that competes for the same end customers and installer ecosystem in Germany.
• Mitsubishi Electric Living Environment Systems: European HVAC and heat pump business of Mitsubishi Electric, distributing VRF/VRV, split, and heat pump systems through specialist installers. Comparable as a global HVAC OEM serving the same residential and commercial climate-control market in Germany.

Others

• Daikin Airconditioning Germany GmbH: German arm of DAIKIN, Koch's primary OEM partner for VRV systems, AC units, and heat pumps. Included as a strategic OEM/partner rather than a competitor, since DAIKIN's channel model is built around specialist partners like Koch rather than direct installation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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