Skadec Gmbh

What Skadec Gmbh does

Skadec GmbH is a German manufacturer of industrial chillers and heat pumps that uses natural refrigerants — primarily R290 (propane), with R600a (isobutane) and R1270 (propylene) for specific applications — as a sustainability-led alternative to HFC-based systems. Headquartered in Waldenburg in southern Germany, the company designs and builds air-cooled and water-cooled chillers (Kaltwassersätze) and heat pumps (Wärmepumpen) ranging from small commercial units up to multi-megawatt industrial installations (documented up to 3 MW of total cooling capacity), plus peripheral equipment including dry coolers, hydraulic modules, technical containers, and buffer storage tanks. Products are custom-manufactured to customer specification, developed in Germany to VDE and DIN standards, and integrate proprietary safety features (gas sensors, housing ventilation, EX-rated components) required for flammable refrigerant operation.

The company generates revenue through three streams: one-time equipment sales (the primary stream), recurring rental (Mietkälte) services with a 28-day minimum period, and aftermarket service, maintenance, and remote monitoring (SKADEC Cloud). Its customer base is enterprise and project-based, spanning industrial manufacturing (Schott AG, Würth Elektronik, EBM-Papst Mulfingen, KW Automotive, Läpple AG), pharmaceuticals, specialty glass, electronics, medical technology, automotive, food retail, commercial real estate, and public-sector buildings. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with consultative project selling, supported by a presence at industry trade shows (Chillventa, ISH, MCE, HeatExpo) and active participation in technical conferences on propane use and waste-heat utilization.

Skadec operates as part of the Kratschmayer Unternehmensgruppe (Kratschmayer Group) and expanded internationally in August 2025 with the establishment of SKADEC Norge AS in Trondheim, Norway, alongside existing export activity to Switzerland. The company positions its natural-refrigerant portfolio as a future-proof response to the EU F-Gas regulation phase-down of high-GWP synthetic refrigerants, with optional free-cooling registers, PLC-based machine control, and SKADEC Cloud remote diagnostics as supporting value-adds.

Name

Skadec Gmbh

Legal name

Skadec GmbH

Website

https://skadec.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Skadec GmbH is a German manufacturer of custom chillers and heat pumps using natural refrigerants (R290 propane, R600a, R1270), serving industrial, commercial, retail, and public-sector customers in Europe via direct enterprise sales, rental, and service — part of the Kratschmayer Group with operations in Germany and Norway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial HVAC and Process Cooling Equipment

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heat Pumps (Air/Water/Ground Source) (IMAHAKAF), Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH)

Keywords

• Natural refrigerant chillers
• Industrial heat pumps
• R290 propane cooling
• Process cooling systems
• Chillers and heat pumps

Headquarters

HQ city

Altstadt Waldenburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

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. Equipment Sales: Sale of chillers, heat pumps, and related equipment including dry coolers, hydraulic modules, technical containers, and buffer storage tanks. Products are custom-manufactured for each customer. Revenue recognized upon delivery and installation.
2. Rental Services (Mietkälte): Rental of chillers, heat pumps, climate control units, ventilation equipment, heating units, humidifiers/dehumidifiers, refrigeration containers, and control technology. Minimum rental period of 28 calendar days. Provides recurring rental revenue and serves as a customer acquisition channel.
3. Service, Maintenance, and Repair: Aftermarket service including machine control, remote monitoring (SKADEC Cloud), customer service, maintenance, repairs, and installation services. Also services third-party equipment. Revenue generated through service contracts and time-and-materials engagements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Skadec GmbH designs, develops, and manufactures industrial and commercial chillers (Kaltwassersätze) and heat pumps (Wärmepumpen) using natural refrigerants — primarily R290 propane, with R600a isobutane and R1270 propylene as alternatives. Offerings include air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, compact and high-temperature heat pump variants, custom-engineered systems, and peripheral equipment (dry coolers, hydraulic modules, technical containers, buffer storage tanks). The company also provides rental cooling (Mietkälte), the SKADEC Cloud remote monitoring service, machine control systems, and 24/7 customer service for its own and third-party equipment.

Product overview

SKADEC GmbH is a German manufacturer of industrial cooling and heating equipment specializing in chillers and heat pumps using natural refrigerants. The product portfolio centers on air-cooled and water-cooled chillers (Kaltwassersätze) and heat pumps (Wärmepumpen), primarily using R290 (propane) as the natural refrigerant, with some high-temperature applications using R600a (isobutane). Product categories include: (1) Core chillers - air-cooled R290, water-cooled R290, and compact water-cooled R290 variants; (2) Core heat pumps - air-cooled R290, water-cooled R290, compact water-cooled R290, and high-temperature R600a models; (3) Custom/special designs for both chillers and heat pumps; (4) Peripheral products including dry coolers, hydraulic modules, technical containers, and buffer storage tanks; (5) Services including rental cooling equipment (Mietkälte), SKADEC Cloud remote monitoring, machine control systems, and 24/7 customer service. The company emphasizes sustainability through natural refrigerants with low GWP, energy efficiency, and remote monitoring capabilities for predictive maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air-Cooled R290 Chillers (Luftgekühlte R290 Kaltwassersätze) Air-cooled chillers using natural refrigerant propane (R290) for cooling applications in commercial, industrial, and retail settings. Available with optional free-cooling register (Freikühlregister) for energy efficiency gains at low ambient temperatures.
• Water-Cooled R290 Chillers (Wassergekühlte R290 Kaltwassersätze) Water-cooled chillers operating with natural refrigerant R290 (propane) for process and comfort cooling applications in industrial and commercial settings.
• Water-Cooled R290 Compact Chillers (Wassergekühlte R290 Kompakt-Kaltwassersätze) Compact water-cooled chillers with natural refrigerant R290 designed for indoor installation and space-constrained applications.
• Custom Chillers (Kaltwassersätze in Sonderausführung) Custom-designed chillers built to specification for unique cooling requirements and special applications.
• Air-Cooled R290 Heat Pumps (Luftgekühlte R290 Wärmepumpen) Air-cooled heat pumps using natural refrigerant R290 (propane) for heating and cooling of buildings and industrial processes.
• Water-Cooled R290 Heat Pumps (Wassergekühlte R290 Wärmepumpen) Water-cooled heat pumps with natural refrigerant R290 for industrial and commercial heating applications.
• Water-Cooled R290 Compact Heat Pumps (Wassergekühlte R290 Kompakt-Wärmepumpen) Compact water-cooled heat pump units using R290 for applications requiring space-efficient heating solutions.
• Water-Cooled R600a High-Temperature Heat Pumps (Wassergekühlte R600a Hochtemperatur-Wärmepumpen) High-temperature heat pumps using isobutane (R600a) as natural refrigerant for industrial process heating requirements.
• Custom Heat Pumps (Wärmepumpen in Sonderausführung) Custom-engineered heat pump solutions tailored to specific project requirements and unique applications.
• Dry Coolers (Rückkühler) Dry coolers for heat rejection and free cooling applications, complementing chiller and heat pump systems.
• Hydraulic Modules (Hydraulikmodule) Hydraulic modules with variable-speed pumps integrated with chiller and heat pump systems.
• Technical Containers (Technik Container) Pre-fabricated technical container solutions housing compact chillers and heat pumps for rapid deployment.
• Buffer Storage Tanks (Pufferspeicher) Buffer storage tanks for thermal energy storage, improving system efficiency and performance.
• Rental Cooling (Mietkälte) Rental of chillers, climate units, ventilation, heat pumps, heaters, dehumidifiers, refrigeration containers, and control technology for temporary cooling and heating needs. Minimum rental period of 28 calendar days; recurring rental revenue stream.
• SKADEC Cloud (Remote Monitoring) Cloud-based remote monitoring and maintenance service enabling early fault detection, remote quality inspection, and preventive maintenance by SKADEC personnel. Supports both SKADEC and third-party equipment.
• Machine Control Systems (Maschinenregelung) Proprietary machine control (Maschinenregelung) systems for chillers and heat pumps using SPS (PLC) and touch panel interfaces for intelligent, demand-oriented cooling and heating control.
• Customer Service (Kundendienst) 24/7 customer service and technical support for maintenance, repair, and installation of SKADEC equipment and third-party equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Direct CO2 emissions can be drastically reduced through use of natural refrigerants R290, R744 (CO2), NH3 (Ammonia)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC and refrigeration major with a broad chiller portfolio serving commercial and industrial customers worldwide. Comparable in industrial/commercial process cooling customers but operates at enterprise scale with multi-region channel depth.
• Daikin Europe: Global HVAC and refrigeration leader with a strong European heat pump and chiller portfolio, including natural-refrigerant systems. Competes broadly with Skadec across commercial and industrial HVAC, though at much larger scale and broader product breadth.
• Bosch Thermotechnology: Large German-based division of Bosch manufacturing heating and hot water solutions, including commercial heat pumps and chillers. Comparable in product overlap (heat pumps, commercial HVAC) but operates at much greater scale with broader product portfolio.
• Mitsubishi Electric (Heating & Cooling): Major global supplier of commercial and industrial HVAC systems including chillers and heat pumps with established European distribution. Overlaps with Skadec in commercial cooling/heating but at substantially larger scale and broader geographic coverage.
• Vaillant Group: European heating, ventilation and air-conditioning manufacturer with a strong heat pump portfolio based in Germany. Broader incumbent with overlapping heat pump technology but a more residential and commercial building-services focus.

Direct peers

• Wolf GmbH: German manufacturer of HVAC equipment including chillers, heat pumps and climate systems for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Direct competitor in the German market for chillers and heat pumps serving the same B2B industrial and commercial customer base.
• Viessmann Generations Group: One of Germany's leading manufacturers of heating, industrial and refrigeration systems, with a major focus on heat pumps for residential and commercial applications. Direct competitor in heat pumps and refrigeration systems across the DACH region.
• ENGIE Refrigeration GmbH: German manufacturer of industrial chillers, heat pumps and refrigeration systems including natural-refrigerant offerings. Direct competitor in industrial and commercial chillers, with overlap in process cooling and natural refrigerant technology.
• Stiebel Eltron: German specialist in heat pumps, hot water technology and building climate solutions, including commercial heat pump products. Direct competitor to Skadec's commercial and industrial heat pump portfolio.

Regional players

• Weishaupt Group: German manufacturer of burners, heating systems and heat pumps with strong presence in industrial and commercial heating markets across DACH. Direct competitor in industrial heating/heat pump installations, primarily focused on Central European markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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