What Lindab Gmbh does

Lindab GmbH is the German operating subsidiary of the Sweden-based Lindab Group, which traces its origins to 1959. The company manufactures and distributes ventilation and indoor-climate products, including air ducts, fittings, dampers, air handling units, and ceiling/ventilation systems such as the Ultra BT duct range and Plafond XD line. Its customer base comprises HVAC installers, building planners, and building owners operating across commercial, public, residential, and industrial segments, served through a network of 12 branch offices spanning Germany alongside headquarters locations in Bargteheide and Feldkirchen.

The company monetizes through a B2B distribution model that sells standardized and configured ventilation components to professional trade buyers on a project-by-project basis, supplemented by a growing portfolio of sustainably-sourced steel products — notably the Recycled Steel 75 line — backed by long-term supply agreements with H2 Green Steel (159,000 tons over seven years), SSAB for fossil-free steel, and Tata Steel. Differentiation rests on Eurovent product certification, SBTi-validated climate targets, and the scale of its regional branch network rather than software or AI features.

Recent strategic activity indicates an active expansion posture: Lindab GmbH and the wider group have executed three cross-border acquisitions (ATIB in France in 2024, Ventia in Poland in 2025, and the announced CVS deal in Ireland for 2026), alongside ongoing product introductions and supply-chain partnerships aimed at capturing specification advantages in low-carbon European construction tenders. No AI/ML capabilities are evidenced in the available data.

Name

Lindab Gmbh

Legal name

Lindab GmbH

Website

https://lindab.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Lindab GmbH is the German subsidiary of Swedish Lindab Group, manufacturing and distributing ventilation and indoor-climate products — ducts, fittings, dampers, AHUs, and ceiling systems — to HVAC installers, planners, and building owners across Germany via 12 branch offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Ventilation Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro primary industry

Ductwork, Duct Fittings & Air Distribution (Diffusers/Grilles/Registers) (IMADANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB), Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG), Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls (IMADANAD), Smart Air Quality Sensors, Purifiers & Humidifier/Dehumidifier Integration (HSAOANAH)

Keywords

• Ventilation systems
• Air duct products
• Indoor climate solutions
• HVAC components
• Building ventilation

Headquarters

HQ city

Bargteheide

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ventilation Products Sales: Lindab generates revenue through the sale of ventilation products including air ducts, fittings, diffusers, dampers, and accessories. Products are sold directly through field sales and via the Felderer e-commerce platform. The company serves B2B customers including installers, planners, and building owners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lindab GmbH develops, manufactures, and distributes steel-based ventilation systems and air distribution components for energy-efficient buildings and healthy indoor climates. The core offering centers on the Lindab Safe round air duct system with Eurovent-certified tightness class D, complemented by rectangular and flexible ducts, air diffusers, sound attenuators, fire protection dampers, smoke exhaust systems, cooling beams, air filters, and the Ultra BT wireless demand-controlled ventilation system. Solutions are sold B2B to installers, planners, architects, and building owners across Germany via 12 branch offices and the Felderer online shop.

Product overview

Lindab GmbH offers a comprehensive modular ventilation and air distribution product portfolio centered on energy-efficient systems and sustainable steel materials. The core product is the Lindab Safe duct system (round and rectangular) with Eurovent-certified tightness class D, complemented by Ultra BT wireless demand-controlled ventilation, air diffusers (ceiling, wall, industrial, displacement), sound attenuators, smoke exhaust/fire protection systems, volume flow controls, filters, and air-water climate systems (active/passive cooling beams, panels). Supporting platforms include lindQST selection software, CADvent CAD plugin, and the Lindab Solution Center technical consultancy. Material innovations include Recycled Steel 75 (75% recycled, 60-65% CO2 reduction) and Near-Zero Steel from partners H2 Green Steel and SSAB. Products support building certifications (BREEAM, LEED, DGNB) via Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lindab Safe: Complete range of round air ducts and fittings with factory-mounted double-lip EPDM sealing, certified to Eurovent highest leakage class D per DIN EN 12237. The world's first air duct system to receive Eurovent certification.
• Ultra BT
• UltraLink
• Lindab Safe Click
• SmokeControl System
• Airy
• Ecophon Solo Matrix Celsius
• Plafond XD
• Recycled Steel 75
• Near-Zero Steel

Products and services

• Lindab Safe Duct System

Quantifiable outcome

• 60-65% CO2 reduction with Recycled Steel 75 compared to conventional steel
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Connaught Ventilation Supplies (CVS)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Lindab Group acquired Irish ventilation distributor CVS based in Galway, western Ireland. The acquisition strengthens Lindab's presence in western Ireland, a region with high construction activity.
• SSABcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Lindab cooperates with SSAB for fossil-free steel supply. Starting from 2026, SSAB will deliver fossil-free steel to Lindab for use in ventilation systems and building products. This partnership supports Lindab's goal of reducing CO2 emissions and achieving climate neutrality.
• H2 Green SteelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20267-year supply contract with 159,000 tons of fossil-free steel. Lindab committed early to near-emissions-free steel from H2 Green Steel, with deliveries planned from 2026. The partnership is a cornerstone of Lindab's decarbonization strategy.
• VentiamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Lindab completed acquisition of Polish ventilation company Ventia headquartered in Warsaw. Ventia distributes technical ventilation products throughout Poland, strengthening Lindab's market position in Central Europe.
• Tata Steel NederlandmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Letter of intent signed between Tata Steel and Lindab for supply of Zeremis green steel. This represents Lindab's diversification strategy for low-CO2 steel sourcing.
• ATIBmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Lindab acquired French ventilation specialist ATIB, strengthening position in technical ventilation products and expanding distribution in western France.
• Ecophon GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2022Partnership between two industry leaders for new indoor climate systems. The collaboration focuses on combined solutions for healthy and sustainable indoor climate, bringing together ventilation and acoustic ceiling expertise.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Zehnder Group: Swiss-listed ventilation and indoor climate specialist offering radiant heating/cooling panels, air distribution, and demand-controlled ventilation. Competes directly with Lindab's cooling beams, diffusers, and Indoor Air Quality controls in European commercial projects.
• TROX GmbH: German market leader in ventilation and air distribution components including grilles, diffusers, ductwork, and fire/smoke dampers. Operates from the same DACH base as Lindab with overlapping product lines, channels, and target specifiers.
• Aldes Group: French ventilation manufacturer focused on indoor air quality, ductwork, and demand-controlled ventilation for residential and commercial buildings. Comparable product offering and customer base, particularly relevant given Lindab's recent ATIB acquisition in France.
• Kampmann GmbH: German manufacturer of heating, cooling, and ventilation systems including chilled beams and air distribution. Direct competitor in German commercial projects with overlapping cooling-beam and diffuser portfolios.
• Swegon Group: Nordic-based supplier of energy-efficient ventilation, air handling units, and indoor climate solutions for commercial buildings. Closely comparable in product breadth, target customers (specifiers and installers), and European geographic focus.
• Systemair AB: Swedish-headquartered manufacturer of ventilation fans, air handling units, and ducted ventilation products serving commercial and residential buildings across Europe. Directly competes with Lindab in ductwork, fans, and indoor climate solutions through a similar field-sales-plus-distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Daikin Industries: Global HVAC incumbent offering full-spectrum heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment for commercial and residential applications. Competes with Lindab in commercial air handling and indoor climate projects as part of a much broader product portfolio.
• Mitsubishi Electric (Living Environmental Systems): Global HVAC incumbent with commercial ventilation, air conditioning, and building controls offerings. Overlaps with Lindab in commercial ventilation projects but as one segment within a much wider building-systems portfolio.

Emerging players

• Belimo Holding AG: Swiss-listed global market leader in HVAC actuator and control technology. Partial overlap with Lindab's Ultra BT smart controls and Regelungskomponenten lines; complementary rather than fully overlapping, but increasingly competing in the digital-controls layer of ventilation systems.

Regional players

• Stiebel Eltron: German-headquartered building technology specialist offering heat pumps, ventilation, and indoor climate solutions primarily in the DACH market. Comparable in regional focus and channel mix, though more weighted toward heat-pump-integrated ventilation than ductwork.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance20 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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