Wolf Klima- und Heiztechnik GmbH

What Wolf Klima- und Heiztechnik GmbH does

Wolf Klima- und Heiztechnik GmbH is an Austrian HVAC distribution and service company headquartered in Linz, operating as the exclusive national partner of the German WOLF brand. Founded in 1974 by Anton Ebner as Klimatechnik GmbH, the company is 100% family-owned and currently in its third generation of leadership, with Samantha Stangl and Martin Kloboucnik serving as Co-CEOs since 2024. Its product portfolio spans residential heating (the R290-based CHA-Monoblock heat pump, gas and oil condensing boilers in the CGB-2/CGW-2/FGB-K/CGU-2K/COB-2 families, hybrid systems, solar thermal, and domestic hot water), residential and commercial ventilation (Wohnraumlüftung, Klimazentral-Geräte, Lüftungssysteme, Klimasplit-Geräte), and retrofit solutions, complemented by smart home integration through KNX, Loxone, the SmartSet Portal, the WOLF App, the BM-2/RM-2 control modules, and the ISM7i Smart Grid Ready interface.

The company sells exclusively to specialist trade partners (WOLF Fachbetriebe — installation companies and heating engineers), who in turn market and install to Austrian end customers. Its own footprint consists of three offices — Linz (headquarters with showroom), Vienna, and Graz — providing direct technical support, customer service, an emergency hotline, and annual maintenance contracts. Underlying technology centers on R290 (propane) refrigerant systems with GWP of 3, smart grid communication for PV inverter and battery storage coupling (enabling self-consumption up to 70%), and rule-based automation such as behavior-adaptive Smart Control and geofencing-style operating modes.

Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales (heat pumps, boilers, ventilation, accessories) to installer partners, professional services (troubleshooting, maintenance contracts concentrated April–September, spare parts at prevailing prices), and promotional incentives such as the 250 EUR WOLF Umweltprämie on heat pump purchases. Service pricing is unit-based with surcharges for off-hours work and annual price adjustments; consumer-facing pricing is quote-based through installer partners rather than publicly disclosed. Marketing operates through a multi-channel mix including the website and Ratgeber guide section, YouTube product and explainer videos, Instagram, LinkedIn and Meta/Facebook pages, a Fachpartner portal with Datanorm data, partner newsletters, and direct phone/contact-form engagement.

Name

Wolf Klima- und Heiztechnik GmbH

Legal name

Wolf Klima- und Heiztechnik GmbH

Website

https://wolf-heiztechnik.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wolf Klima- und Heiztechnik GmbH is the exclusive Austrian distributor and service partner of the German WOLF HVAC brand, selling heat pumps, gas/oil condensing boilers, hybrid systems, ventilation, and solar thermal solutions exclusively through a nationwide network of specialist installer partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Equipment

NAICS

Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423730), Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (423720)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC, Water Heaters & Indoor Air Quality Distribution (CRAOAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC Service, Maintenance & Repair (BPABACAA), Smart Thermostats & HVAC Controls Retail (CRAIAMAC)

Keywords

• Heat pump systems
• Residential heating
• Commercial HVAC
• Ventilation equipment
• Solar thermal

Headquarters

HQ city

Linz

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HVAC Product Sales: Sale of heating products (heat pumps, gas/oil condensing boilers, hybrid systems), ventilation systems (residential and commercial), and accessories including solar thermal systems. Products sold exclusively to installation companies for direct marketing and installation to end customers.
2. Service and Maintenance: Customer service operations including troubleshooting, maintenance work, and other services. Annual maintenance contracts offered with services preferably conducted April-September. Additional fees for spare parts and replacement components at prevailing prices.
3. WOLF Environment Bonus: 250 EUR WOLF environmental bonus offered with the purchase of WOLF CHA or WOLF FHA heat pumps, promoting sustainable heating technology adoption.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Wolf Klima- und Heiztechnik GmbH distributes and services German-made WOLF brand heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems exclusively in Austria. Its product range covers heat pumps, gas and oil condensing boilers, hybrid heating systems, residential and commercial ventilation, solar thermal, and central/split air conditioning units, which it sells exclusively to authorized specialist trade partners (installers and heating engineers). The company complements product distribution with customer service operations, maintenance contracts, troubleshooting, a professional partner portal, and direct customer engagement through offices in Linz, Vienna, and Graz.

Product overview

Wolf Klima- und Heiztechnik GmbH offers a comprehensive portfolio of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions for residential and commercial applications in Austria. The product range centers on heat pumps (including the CHA-Monoblock Wärmepumpe with R290 refrigerant), gas and oil condensing boilers (CGB-2, CGB-2K, CGW-2, FGB-K, CGU-2K, COB-2 B30), hybrid systems, solar thermal, residential ventilation, and commercial HVAC systems (Klimazentral-Geräte, Lüftungssysteme, Klimasplit-Geräte, Sanierung Retrofit). Smart home integration is enabled through KNX and Loxone platforms, the WOLF SmartSet Portal and WOLF App, BM-2 control module, and ISM7i internet interface. The company operates as the exclusive WOLF brand partner in Austria, serving customers through offices in Linz, Vienna, and Graz.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WOLF Wärmepumpen (Heat Pumps)
• Gas Condensing Boilers (CGB-2, CGB-2K, CGW-2, FGB-K, CGU-2K series)
• COB-2 B30 Oil Condensing Boiler
• WOLF Hybrid Heating Systems
• Solarthermie (Solar Thermal Systems)
• Warmwasserbereitung (Domestic Hot Water Systems)
• Wohnraumlüftung (Residential Ventilation Systems)
• Klimazentral-Geräte (Central Climate Units)
• Lüftungssysteme für Gewerbe (Commercial Ventilation Systems)
• Klimasplit-Geräte (Climate Split Units)
• Sanierung Retrofit Solutions
• WOLF Customer Service and Maintenance Contracts

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings up to 30% with modern condensing technology vs. old heating systems
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WOLF (Germany)coreTechnology or IntegrationWolf Klima- und Heiztechnik GmbH is the exclusive WOLF brand partner in Austria, distributing German-made WOLF heating, ventilation, and air conditioning products. The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary/trading partner of the German WOLF brand, which specializes in HVAC equipment manufacturing. Products include heat pumps, gas/oil condensing boilers, ventilation systems, and smart home solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• KWB: Austrian manufacturer of biomass heating systems and heat pumps. Directly comparable as an Austrian peer serving the same installer channel and addressable heating-decarbonization demand.
• Windhager: Austrian heating manufacturer (biomass, heat pumps) headquartered in Seekirchen. Closest Austrian peer competing for the same installer customer and end-customer base across heating technologies.
• Froling: Austrian manufacturer of biomass heating systems (wood chips, pellets, log boilers). Comparable Austrian-rooted competitor addressing the heating decarbonization opportunity with installer-led distribution.
• Hargassner: Austrian manufacturer of biomass and pellet heating systems. Comparable regional competitor in the Austrian heating market with installer-led distribution and a focus on renewable heating.
• Hoval: Liechtenstein-headquartered HVAC manufacturer with strong Austrian footprint. Competes in heating, ventilation, and indoor climate solutions with comparable focus on commercial and premium residential segments.

Broad incumbents

• Viessmann: German HVAC manufacturer with a wide heat pump, boiler, and ventilation portfolio. Directly comparable as the upstream brand/peer family to WOLF Germany and a competing supplier in the Austrian market channel.
• Daikin: Global HVAC leader with strong heat pump presence. Represents a major competing supplier in Austria and a structural threat to WOLF Germany's premium positioning at the distributor level.
• Bosch Thermotechnik: Division of Bosch producing heating, hot water, and air conditioning solutions. Directly comparable competitor in the Austrian residential and commercial HVAC market with broad portfolio including heat pumps and smart controls.
• Stiebel Eltron: German manufacturer of heat pumps, hot water, and ventilation. Comparable as an alternative heat-pump-led brand sold through Austrian installers and a substitute for WOLF systems.
• Vaillant: European HVAC manufacturer (heat pumps, gas boilers, controls). Competes in the same Austrian installer channel and represents an alternative upstream brand Wolf Klima's installer customers could pivot to.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wolf-klima-und-heiztechnik

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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