TIEGEL GmbH

What TIEGEL GmbH does

TIEGEL GmbH is a German family-owned climate-solutions specialist headquartered in Radeberg, Saxony, founded in 1914 by master blacksmith Emil Josef Tiegel and now in its fourth generation of family management under siblings Kerstin and Uwe Tiegel (since 2005). The company designs, manufactures, rents, and services mobile and stationary HVAC equipment — heating, cooling, ventilation, and dehumidification — for industrial, construction, events, military, humanitarian, and emergency-response applications. Its product portfolio spans more than 35 rental SKUs including the patented TIEGEL heating container (1995/1996), mobile air-cooling containers (TKC series), partial air-conditioning units (TKA series), industrial heaters (DE/IMA/K series), dehumidifiers, and compact supply centers (Versorgungszentralen) that combine cooling, heating, and ventilation in a single connection-ready system. The firm also performs stationary plant engineering (Anlagenbau) and resells maintenance chemistry products (Wartungschemie) sourced from partners such as Weicon, Grützner, Innotech, IBS Scherer, and DMT ecotech.

TIEGEL operates a sales-led, direct-distribution model combining its own delivery fleet, a website-driven contact and consultation funnel, an Mietpark (rental park) for short-term needs, a quarterly email newsletter, and a presence on eBay, Kleinanzeigen, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring mobile HVAC rentals (monthly/weekly billing), one-time product sales of compact supply centers and equipment, and project-based plant engineering plus maintenance chemistry resale. The company holds DIN ISO 9001 certification, a TÜV Fachbetrieb certification under Germany's WHG (Water Resources Act), and has received European Social Fund co-funding. Documented reference work includes emergency climate support for the City of Dresden and historic landmarks including the Semperoper and Zwinger during the 2002 Elbe flood.

The business is a small Mittelstand operation with 7 employees, no external institutional investors, no disclosed funding rounds, and no parent company; ownership and control remain concentrated within the Tiegel family. Geographic reach is concentrated in the DACH region with selective international projects in military and humanitarian verticals, including participation in state trade delegations to Russia and Slovakia. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; payment terms include a 2% discount for payment within 10 days, net 30 for trade goods, weekly/monthly rental billing, and a €15 net minimum-order surcharge for orders under €75 net.

Name

TIEGEL GmbH

Legal name

TIEGEL GmbH

Website

https://tiegelgmbh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TIEGEL GmbH is a fourth-generation German family-owned HVAC specialist in Radeberg, Saxony, that designs, rents, and services mobile and stationary heating, cooling, ventilation, and dehumidification equipment for industrial, construction, events, military, humanitarian, and emergency-response customers across the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial HVAC and Climate Solutions

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB), HVAC Service, Maintenance & Repair (BPABACAA), Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG), Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Mobile HVAC rental
• Industrial climate solutions
• Heating container systems
• Construction site climate
• Plant engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Radeberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Rental Solutions: Mobile heating, cooling, ventilation, and drying equipment rented to customers for temporary needs. Includes construction, events, industry, and emergency applications. Billing is done monthly and weekly at month/year end.
2. Product Sales: Sale of compact Versorgungszentralen (supply centers) and HVAC equipment. One-time purchase of stationary climate solutions.
3. Plant Engineering (Anlagenbau): Planning, development, and installation of intelligent climate management systems. Project-based work from planning to maintenance for stationary plants.
4. Maintenance Chemistry Products: Sale of high-quality cleaning and maintenance products including rust prevention, industrial cleaning, lubricants, and maintenance supplies. Products sourced from partners including Weicon, Innotech, IBS, DMT, Grützner.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TIEGEL GmbH manufactures, rents, and services mobile and stationary HVAC equipment (heating containers, heating centers, air cooling containers, partial air conditioning units, ventilation devices, and dehumidifiers) for industrial, construction, event, military, and humanitarian clients. The company also delivers stationary plant engineering (Anlagenbau) covering planning, installation, and maintenance of intelligent climate management systems, and resells maintenance chemistry products. Equipment is delivered connection-ready via the company's own fleet for rapid deployment.

Product overview

TIEGEL GmbH is a German climate solutions company offering a comprehensive portfolio of mobile and stationary HVAC (Heizung, Lüftung, Klima) systems for rental and sale. Their product range includes mobile heating equipment (Heizgeräte) such as the THK380 Heizcontainer, EWM21 Heizzentrale, DE/DEVI/RPL/VTB/K/DG/IMA series heaters; cooling equipment (Klimageräte) including TKC/TKA series air cooling containers and partial air conditioning units, plus TAT chiller units; ventilation equipment (Lüftungsgeräte) such as Airbreezer, HV1800E/Decken/Windbox/Silentbox fans and Ventilator Box Unibox; and dehumidification equipment (Entfeuchtungsgeräte) including KT3000, MK11/14, and DT-K series units. These products are available for both rental and purchase through their Mietpark (rental fleet). The company also provides complementary services including plant engineering (Anlagenbau), maintenance chemistry products (Wartungschemie), and operational hygiene (Betriebshygiene). The modular product architecture allows customers to combine heating, cooling, and ventilation units based on specific application requirements, with accessories like air distribution hoses, extension cables, thermostats, and water hoses enabling flexible deployment across industrial, construction, event, and emergency response scenarios.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment delivered connection-ready and available at short notice for immediate deployment
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• eBayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline marketplace where TIEGEL products are offered for sale.
• KleinanzeigenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman classified advertising platform where rental equipment is offered.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bredenoord: Dutch specialist in mobile power and HVAC rental solutions for construction, events, and industry. Direct competitor with similar connection-ready mobile heating/cooling offerings and pan-European service.
• Aggreko: Global leader in mobile power and temperature control rental, serving events, industrial, and emergency response markets. Competitor to TIEGEL in mobile cooling/heating container rentals, though at much larger scale.
• Andrews Sykes Group: UK-based specialist in mobile HVAC rental (heating, cooling, dehumidification) for construction, events, and emergency applications. A direct competitor to TIEGEL's Mietpark rental business, with a similar focus on connection-ready portable equipment.
• Thermobile: Dutch manufacturer and supplier of mobile heating equipment, indirect-fired heaters, and climate solutions. Comparable to TIEGEL's Heizcontainer and mobile heater product lines for construction and event markets.
• Carrier Rental Systems: Carrier's dedicated rental arm providing temporary HVAC solutions for commercial and industrial applications. Direct competitor to TIEGEL's mobile cooling and heating rental fleet in the broader European market.

Broad incumbents

• Wacker Neuson: German-headquartered manufacturer of compact machinery and equipment for construction, agriculture, and municipal services. Operates in adjacent construction equipment markets with overlapping construction customers.
• Carrier Global Corporation: Global HVAC equipment manufacturer with rental and service operations. Operates broadly in commercial and industrial HVAC, competing with TIEGEL in stationary and mobile cooling/heating systems.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC manufacturer including commercial refrigeration and Thermo King transport solutions. Broad incumbent that competes in industrial HVAC, though TIEGEL's niche mobile rental focus differs.

Regional players

• Zeppelin Rental: German rental company providing construction equipment, aerial work platforms, and site services. Regional competitor in the German rental market with overlapping customer base in construction industry.
• mateco (formerly HKL/Paul Group): German equipment rental company offering aerial platforms, forklifts, and construction-related equipment. Competes with TIEGEL in German rental market for construction site services, though with broader equipment categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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 →

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