Sauermann North America

What Sauermann North America does

Sauermann North America is the Americas regional operation of Sauermann Group, a manufacturer specializing in condensate removal pumps and HVACR measuring instruments for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration professionals. The company produces two core product lines: condensate pumps spanning mini pumps, tank pumps, centrifugal pumps (such as the Si-1801), and the integrated Omega Pack 2 all-in-one solution; and measuring instruments including digital refrigerant gauges, the Si-RM350 and Si-RM450 wireless manifolds, portable instruments, and probes. Accessories such as brackets, supports, lineset duct covers, and replacement components form a complementary revenue stream, and Sauermann analyzers are now distributed alongside the KIMO Instruments gas analyzer portfolio under a dedicated KIMO Instruments website.

The company's go-to-market is product-led and B2B, combining a public product catalog and technical resource center with a 'Where to Buy' channel directing customers to an authorized distributor and reseller network across the United States. Sauermann supplements this distributor motion with direct customer service, product registration, and RMA request capabilities, while marketing reach is built around the INsights Blog, product demonstration videos, technical documentation, and Instagram presence under the sauermann_americas handle. Primary customers are HVACR technicians, contractors, and commercial installation firms requiring reliable condensate management and accurate refrigerant diagnostics, with growing emphasis on heat pump installations as a target vertical.

Sauermann Group was acquired by Verder, a global technology leader in advanced pumping and scientific solutions, in September 2024, integrating Sauermann into a broader pumping solutions platform with operations spanning the Americas, Europe (UK, Italy, France, Germany, Spain), Asia Pacific (China), and Oceania (Australia and New Zealand). The company remains privately held, with no public revenue figures, headcount disclosures, or independent funding rounds reported in the source material.

Name

Sauermann North America

Legal name

Sauermann Group

Website

https://sauermann.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Sauermann North America manufactures condensate removal pumps and HVACR measuring instruments for HVACR technicians, contractors, and commercial installation firms, distributing through an authorized reseller network across the Americas under Sauermann Group, now part of Verder.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVACR Equipment and Instrumentation

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42373)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

Keywords

• Condensate removal pumps
• HVACR measuring instruments
• Refrigerant manifolds
• Mini condensate pumps
• Portable measuring instruments

Headquarters

HQ city

Yardley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Condensate Pumps: Manufacture and sale of condensate removal pumps including mini pumps, tank pumps, and centrifugal pumps for HVAC systems. Revenue generated through one-time hardware sales with accessory and replacement parts as additional revenue streams.
2. Measuring Instruments: Production and distribution of HVACR measuring instruments including digital refrigerant gauges, wireless manifolds, portable instruments, and probes. One-time product sales with calibration and service options.
3. Accessories & Support Equipment: Brackets, supports, cages, lineset duct covers, and other accessories for pump installations and system support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sauermann North America manufactures and sells condensate removal pumps (including mini and tank pump lines) and a broad range of HVACR measuring instruments under its own brand and the KIMO Instruments subsidiary. Offerings include digital refrigerant manifolds/wireless gauges, portable measurement instruments, and accessories (brackets, supports, cages, probes, lineset duct covers) for HVACR professionals and contractors in the North American market.

Product overview

Sauermann Group manufactures two core product lines for the HVACR industry: condensate removal pumps and measuring instruments. The condensate pump portfolio includes mini pumps, tank pumps (such as the Si-1801 centrifugal pump), accessories, equipment supports, and lineset duct covers, with the Omega Pack 2 representing an integrated all-in-one solution. The measuring instruments division offers digital refrigerant gauges/manifolds (including the new Si-RM350 and Si-RM450 wireless models), portable instruments, and probes, all accessible alongside KIMO Instruments gas analyzers via a dedicated website. Products are designed for HVACR professionals and technicians requiring reliable equipment for installation, maintenance, and diagnostics of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KIMO Instruments: Gas analyzers and measuring instruments brand operating under Sauermann Group. Available at kimo-instruments.com

Products and services

• Condensate Removal Pumps Pump systems designed to remove condensate water produced by air conditioning, refrigeration, and HVAC equipment; for HVACR contractors and installers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Heat pumps outperform other heating systems on multiple fronts including energy efficiency

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KIMO InstrumentscoreTechnology or IntegrationKIMO Instruments is a related brand within the Sauermann Group focused on gas analyzers and environmental measurement instruments. The company operates a dedicated website (kimo-instruments.com) for these products. Sauermann analyzers and KIMO instruments are now consolidated under the KIMO brand, extending Sauermann's product portfolio into gas analysis and environmental monitoring applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aspen Pumps: UK-based specialist manufacturer of condensate removal pumps and accessories for air conditioning and refrigeration. Direct competitor in mini and peristaltic condensate pumps across Europe and global markets.
• DiversiTech: North American supplier of condensate management products, HVAC installation supplies, and accessories. Overlaps significantly with Sauermann's pump and accessory lines and shares similar contractor-channel distribution model.
• Blue Diamond (Watts Water): Manufacturer of condensate removal pumps and accessories specifically designed for mini-split and ductless HVAC systems. Directly comparable to Sauermann's mini condensate pump line for residential and light commercial applications.
• Fieldpiece Instruments: Manufacturer of HVACR diagnostic instruments including digital manifolds, refrigerant scales, and wireless measurement tools. Directly competes with Sauermann's Si-RM350 and Si-RM450 wireless digital manifolds.
• Hartell (Xylem): Long-established manufacturer of condensate removal pumps and accessory systems for HVAC/R applications. Directly competes with Sauermann in the condensate pump segment serving commercial and residential HVAC installations.
• Little Giant Pump Company (Franklin Electric): Manufacturer of condensate removal pumps and small specialty pumps for HVAC, refrigeration, and dehumidification applications. Highly comparable to Sauermann's core condensate pump portfolio, including mini and tank pump configurations.
• CPS Products: Manufacturer and distributor of HVACR service tools, refrigerant recovery equipment, manifolds, and diagnostic instruments. Direct overlap with Sauermann in HVACR measurement and service instrumentation.
• Yellow Jacket (Ritchie Engineering): Manufacturer of HVACR tools and instruments including digital manifolds, recovery machines, and gauges. Long-established competitor in the same professional HVACR measurement category as Sauermann.
• Refco Manufacturing: Swiss-based manufacturer of HVACR measurement and service equipment including digital manifolds and refrigerant gauges. Highly comparable to Sauermann's measuring instruments portfolio for professional HVACR service applications.
• Testo: Global manufacturer of measurement instruments including digital manifolds, refrigerant leak detectors, and HVACR diagnostics. Comparable to Sauermann's measuring instruments division in product scope and professional end-market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/sauermann_americas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

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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