Schiessl Kälteges.m.b.H

What Schiessl Kälteges.m.b.H does

Schiessl Kälteges.m.b.H is a third-generation, family-owned European full-range wholesaler of refrigeration, air-conditioning, heat pump, and refrigerant components, with operating roots dating to 1886 and a formal founding in Munich in 1924. The company distributes approximately 30,000-70,000+ articles across 12 product categories — including compressors and aggregates, evaporators and condensers, heat pumps, refrigerants (including natural refrigerants such as CO2, propane/R290, and ammonia), installation materials, tools, and measurement devices — sourced primarily through distribution agreements with tier-1 OEMs such as Bitzer, Danfoss, Copeland/Emerson, Mitsubishi Electric, Panasonic, Alfa Laval, Bosch, EBM-Papst, Samon, and Rivacold. Beyond distribution, Schiessl operates in-house custom production capabilities for multi-compressor packs, CO2 systems, and bespoke configurations, plus a large refrigerant filling facility.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining a physical branch network across 13 European countries (Germany, Austria, Italy, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Norway, Greece) with the mySCHIESSL online platform launched in 2017 that enables 24/7 ordering, product search, and availability checking. A central logistics hub in Cheb (Czech Republic) serves as the pan-European fulfillment node. Customer segments are diversely split between refrigeration and HVAC contractors, the food and beverage industry (historically breweries, dairies, ice cream factories), and building services/facilities management, with both transactional SMB volume and quote-based larger industrial projects.

The company generates revenue through one-time wholesale product sales (in-branch and online), supported by value-added services such as Bosch VRF free commissioning, seasonal catalog promotions, and expert technical consultation from planning through implementation. Headcount is approximately 400 across Europe, legal domicile is Austria (m.b.H. / GmbH structure), ownership remains entirely within the Schiessl family under managing director Anette Schiessl with co-partner Helmut Schmidt, and no external institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity are disclosed in the input.

Name

Schiessl Kälteges.m.b.H

Legal name

Schiessl Kälteges.m.b.H

Website

https://schiessl-kaelte.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schiessl Kälteges.m.b.H is a third-generation, family-owned European wholesale distributor of refrigeration, air-conditioning, heat pump, and refrigerant components, operating 13-country branch network plus the mySCHIESSL e-commerce platform to serve HVAC/R contractors, food and beverage processors, and facilities managers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Wholesale distribution of refrigeration, air-conditioning, heat pump components, and refrigerants. Products organized into 12 main categories with over 70,000 articles. Both in-branch purchasing and webstore ordering available.
2. mySCHIESSL Online Platform: Digital commerce platform enabling 24/7 product ordering, product finder tools, availability checking, and technical product details. The platform complements but does not replace stationary branch business.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Schiessl is a European full-range wholesaler of refrigeration, air-conditioning, heat pump, and refrigerant components, distributing more than 70,000 articles across 12 main product categories to professional contractors and industrial customers. The company sells these products both through a physical branch network spanning 13 European countries and through the proprietary mySCHIESSL online platform, complemented by in-house production of custom refrigeration systems and a central European logistics hub in Cheb, Czech Republic.

Product overview

Schiessl is a leading European full-range wholesaler of refrigeration and air-conditioning technology, heat pumps, and refrigerants. The company offers approximately 30,000 standard and customized products across 12 main product categories, serving commercial, industrial, and residential markets. Product portfolio includes compressors and aggregates, evaporators and condensers, refrigeration components, air conditioning and ventilation systems, heat pumps, mounting materials, refrigerants and oils, testing equipment, cold storage solutions, water tanks with heat recovery, professional tools, and measurement devices. Schiessl operates both physical branch locations and the mySCHIESSL online platform for product sales and customer management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• mySCHIESSL: Online trading platform launched in 2017 offering product purchasing, 24/7 product finder, availability checking and technical details.

Products and services

• Compressors & Aggregates Core refrigeration components including compressors, condensing units, and multi-compressor packs for commercial and industrial cooling applications, sourced from leading manufacturers and distributed to HVAC/R contractors and industrial operators.
• Evaporator & Condenser Heat exchange equipment for cooling and condensing applications, including plate heat exchangers (e.g., Alfa Laval) and liquid coolers, for HVAC/R system designers and installers.
• Refrigeration Components System components including thermostatic and electronic expansion valves, refrigerant regulators, and capacity controllers used by refrigeration installers in system design and maintenance.
• Air Conditioners and Ventilation Climate control products including mobile air conditioners, window-type units, chillers, fancoils, dehumidifiers, air purifiers, and ventilation units, distributed from partners such as Mitsubishi Electric, Panasonic, and Bosch (VRF Air Flux series).
• Heat Pumps Heat pump systems including outdoor units, indoor units, heat pump sets, and accumulators with integrated heat pumps, for residential and commercial heating and cooling installations.
• Installation Material Installation supplies including copper pipes, capillary tubes, fittings, quick-release couplings, insulation materials, and mounting brackets for refrigeration and air-conditioning installers.
• Refrigerants, Oils & Cooling Brines Chemical refrigerants including natural refrigerants (CO2, propane, ammonia), cooling oils, and cooling brines for industrial and commercial refrigeration applications, with in-house large-scale refrigerant cylinder filling capability.
• Test Equipment & Cleaners Testing and maintenance products including leak detection systems (e.g., Samon GLACIÄR MIDI gas detector), cleaning agents, sealants, adhesives, and heat-conducting pastes for refrigeration service work.
• Refrigeration Cells & Accessories Cold room equipment including packaged systems, refrigeration sets, and cold room packages for commercial refrigeration customers such as food retailers, restaurants, and industrial cold storage operators.
• Heat Recovery Hot water storage solutions including water tanks, buffers, domestic hot water heaters, and heat recovery systems that capture waste heat from refrigeration processes for commercial and residential use.
• Tools Professional equipment including evacuation, filling and recycling devices, soldering and welding equipment, hand tools, and refrigeration/air-conditioning tools for service technicians and installers.
• Measuring and Testing Devices Diagnostic equipment including leak detection systems, digital measurement devices, service manifolds, thermometers, pressure gauges, and vacuum gauges for refrigeration and HVAC service work.
• mySCHIESSL Online Platform B2B e-commerce platform enabling HVAC/R customers across Europe to browse more than 30,000 products, check real-time availability, track orders, create PDF brochures, compare products, and manage addresses, with QR code scanner functionality.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• BitzercoreTechnology or IntegrationBitzer is a key manufacturer partner supplying compressors and components for the refrigeration industry. Schiessl distributes Bitzer products including the ECOLITE series condensing units.
• DanfosscoreTechnology or IntegrationDanfoss supplies refrigeration components including the Optyma iCO2 condensing units. Schiessl is a major distributor for Danfoss products including the now rebranded SECOP compressors.
• Copeland (Emerson)coreTechnology or IntegrationCopeland (part of Emerson) is a key supplier of compressors and aggregates for refrigeration systems distributed by Schiessl.
• Mitsubishi ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationMitsubishi Electric supplies air conditioning and heat pump components. Schiessl distributes Mitsubishi products including Cool & Clever sets.
• PanasoniccoreTechnology or IntegrationPanasonic supplies CO2 condensing units and air conditioning products. Schiessl distributes Panasonic heat pump and cooling solutions.
• Alfa LavalmajorTechnology or IntegrationAlfa Laval supplies plate heat exchangers and other thermal equipment distributed by Schiessl.
• BOSCHmajorTechnology or IntegrationBosch supplies air conditioning products including the VRF Air Flux series. Schiessl offers special 5% discount on first Bosch VRF projects with free commissioning.
• EBM-PapstmajorTechnology or IntegrationEBM-Papst supplies fans and motors for refrigeration and air conditioning applications distributed by Schiessl.
• SamonmajorTechnology or IntegrationSamon supplies gas detection equipment including the GLACIÄR MIDI gas detector. Schiessl distributes Samon safety products for refrigerant detection.
• RivacoldmajorTechnology or IntegrationRivacold supplies compact condensing units for refrigeration and freezer applications. Schiessl distributes BEST compact units with R290 refrigerant.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Carrier Global Corporation: Global HVAC/R manufacturer and distributor with a substantial European presence. Overlaps with Schiessl through the manufacturer-distributor relationship and competes indirectly through captive distribution and direct-to-contractor channels.
• Viessmann Climate Solutions: Large German heating and heat pump manufacturer with a broad European distribution network. Adjacent competitor in the heat pump segment where Schiessl distributes other brands, and an example of a manufacturer-led distribution model.
• Danfoss A/S: Major global refrigeration component manufacturer and a key Schiessl partner (Optyma, SECOP). Competes indirectly through direct sales and digital tools while supplying Schiessl as a distribution partner.
• Bitzer SE: Leading European compressor manufacturer and Schiessl's largest product partner (ECOLITE units). Operates competing direct sales and service networks while relying on Schiessl for distribution to smaller contractors.

Direct peers

• Wessels + Müller GmbH & Co. KG: A long-established German refrigeration and air-conditioning wholesale distributor serving HVAC contractors with similar breadth of refrigeration, AC, and heat pump components. Directly comparable business model: B2B wholesale with technical consultation.
• KHG Kältehandel GmbH: Austrian refrigeration wholesale distributor operating in a directly overlapping home market with Schiessl's Austrian subsidiary. Sells refrigerants, compressors, and AC components to similar installer and contractor customers.
• Walter Roller GmbH & Co. KG: German wholesale distributor of refrigeration and air-conditioning technology with comparable product breadth across compressors, refrigerants, and installation materials. Serves similar HVAC/R installer and contractor customers.
• WIA GmbH & Co. KG: German refrigeration wholesale distributor with a similar mix of HVAC/R components, refrigeration systems, and technical advisory services to contractor customers.
• Hüttenbrauck GmbH: German refrigeration wholesale specialist distributing compressors, condensers, refrigerants, and AC components to installers and contractors. Overlaps directly with Schiessl's product portfolio and customer base in the DACH region.
• Lindner + Steffen GmbH: German refrigeration wholesale distributor supplying AC, refrigeration, and heat pump components to professional installers. Comparable in scale, product mix, and target customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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