Iris Holding Gmbh & Co . Kg

What Iris Holding Gmbh & Co . Kg does

IRIS GmbH (Iris Holding GmbH & Co. KG) is a Lüneburg-based, founder-managed German specialist in industrial measurement technology, active since 1991 across infrared sensors, stationary and mobile infrared cameras, flow sensors, distance/position sensors, and vibration measurement. The company distributes and integrates more than 350 products sourced from leading OEMs (FLIR, Optris, Micro-Epsilon, Sensortherm, Testo, Hikvision, Gesotec, Senseca) and layers proprietary integrated systems on top — notably the IRIScan FS industrial fire early-detection system (VdS 3189-compliant, with automated extinguishing/cooling triggers) and the IRIScan Inline rotating-mirror pyrometer system for conveyor and rolling-mill process monitoring. End markets are horizontal industrial: plant OEMs, automotive suppliers, glass, plastics, metals, food, medical technology, and cement/lime, with primary emphasis on plant engineering and automotive production. Specialized high-temperature capabilities (ratio pyrometers up to 3,000°C, video pyrometers, MO2X microscope optic) and the ATEX/IECEx-certified CTex sensor for explosive atmospheres anchor its metals and hazardous-area value proposition.

The business model is a hybrid of hardware sales (contactless pyrometers, thermography cameras, flow/distance sensors, integrated systems) and recurring professional services (PTB-traceable calibration, thermography measurement services, custom configuration, commissioning, and free 90-minute training workshops). Commercial reach is direct, application-engineer-led field sales focused on Northern Germany (Lüneburg HQ) and the Rhein-Ruhr industrial belt (Wülfrath office), supplemented by trade-fair presence, a newsletter, and technical workshops. Go-to-market emphasizes technical consultation, custom problem-solving, and after-sales support, with stated customer retention exceeding 90% — including clients that have purchased continuously since founding. Ownership remains with the founding Köhn family, represented by Managing Directors Kirsten Köhn and Detlev Köhn, with no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Iris Holding Gmbh & Co . Kg

Legal name

IRIS GmbH

Website

https://iris-gmbh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IRIS GmbH is a German specialist distributor and systems integrator of industrial measurement technology, offering infrared sensors, thermal imaging cameras, flow, distance and vibration sensors, and proprietary fire-detection and inline-process systems to plant OEMs, automotive, metals, glass, plastics and food manufacturers in Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Measurement Sensors

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Optical & Light Sensors (Photodiodes/ALS/Color/UV) (HDAHALAE)

Keywords

• Infrared temperature measurement
• Industrial measurement technology
• Pyrometers and thermal imaging
• Fire detection systems
• Flow and distance sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Lüneburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of industrial measurement instruments including infrared sensors, infrared cameras (stationary and mobile), flow measurement devices, distance measurement sensors, and vibration measurement systems. Products are sold directly to industrial customers with technical consultation.
2. Professional Services: Calibration services, measurement services, installation and commissioning, training, and maintenance services. Includes custom configuration of products and software integration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IRIS GmbH develops and sells industrial measurement technology focused on contactless infrared temperature measurement, including infrared sensors (pyrometers), stationary and mobile infrared cameras, flow measurement sensors, and distance/position measurement sensors. The company also offers integrated IRIScan FS fire early detection systems and provides complementary services such as calibration, commissioning, custom configuration, maintenance, and technical training to industrial customers in Germany.

Product overview

IRIS GmbH is an industrial measurement technology company offering over 350 products across six main categories: infrared sensors, stationary infrared cameras, mobile infrared devices, flow measurement technology, distance measurement technology, and additional measurement solutions. The company also provides integrated systems (IRIScan FS, IRIScan FS rotate, IRIScan Inline) for fire detection and process monitoring. Product portfolio includes specialized sensor series (CT, CS, PI, XI, SI, MY, M/H) for various applications including metal processing, plastics, glass, food, and automotive industries, supported by calibration, measurement services, custom configuration, and training offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Infrarot-Sensoren (Infrared Sensors) Comprehensive range of infrared temperature sensors for contactless measurement including universal sensors (CT, CS series), specialized sensors for metals, plastics, glass, and flame applications, plus high-speed and laser-sight models.
• Infrarot-Kameras stationär (Stationary Infrared Cameras) Compact stationary thermography systems with plug-and-play Ethernet or USB 2.0 connectivity, providing real-time thermal imaging at frequencies up to 128 Hz for industrial process monitoring.
• Infrarot mobil (Mobile Infrared Devices) Portable infrared cameras and handheld thermometers from FLIR, Fluke, Testo, and IRCAM brands for mobile, immediate temperature measurement applications in industrial environments.
• Durchfluss-Messtechnik (Flow Measurement Technology) Modular flow and monitoring sensors including piston, paddle, rotor, and calorimetric principle devices for continuous flow monitoring in small-diameter industrial pipes.
• Wegmesstechnik (Distance Measurement Technology) Laser triangulation sensors and cable extension sensors for measuring distance, position, displacement, and vibration with or without contact in industrial automation.
• Weitere Messtechnik (Other Measurement Technology) Additional measurement solutions including oil condition sensors and vacuum measurement devices for industrial process applications.
• IRIScan FS (Fire Early Detection System) Industrial fire early detection system using thermally imaging cameras and software. Locates relevant temperature changes continuously, logs infrared images and videos, and enables immediate alarms and automated responses such as fire extinguishing or cooling.
• IRIScan FS rotate Pan-tilt camera system for fire detection providing complete room coverage without blind spots. Features automatic classification of non-hazardous sources and can switch to targeted observation during firefighting operations.
• IRIScan Inline Inline temperature measurement system for conveyor belts, rolling mills, and paper or drywall production. Uses rotating mirror unit to aim pyrometer at monitored objects with measurement ranges between 50 and 2200°C.
• Kalibrierservice (Calibration Service) Calibration and verification of infrared measurement devices using proprietary calibration emitters, including realignment for measurement deviations. ISO 9001 certified with PTB-traceable reference devices.
• Messdienstleistungen (Measurement Services) Professional thermography services for plants and buildings, test and comparison measurements, calibration services, infrared camera rental, and documentation creation for measurement systems.
• Inbetriebnahme und Wartung (Commissioning and Maintenance) Installation and commissioning services for all sensors and systems, with components tested before delivery, plus regular maintenance services for long-term system operation.
• Schulungen und Workshops (Training and Workshops) 90-minute free workshops on non-contact temperature measurement basics and latest developments in infrared sensors and thermal imaging cameras, including certificates of participation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% customer return rate
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Senseca Germany GmbH (formerly GHM Group)coreTechnology or IntegrationSensors for flow, pressure, temperature and level measurement, signal amplifiers, power electronics and control technology, measuring transducers, displays and handheld measuring instruments for various measurement quantities. GHM Group has rebranded to Senseca Germany GmbH.
• MICRO-EPSILONcoreTechnology or IntegrationSensors for measuring distance, position, proximity and temperature (infrared measurement technology).
• OPTRIScoreTechnology or IntegrationSensors for contactless temperature measurement (infrared and thermal imaging cameras, pyrometers/infrared sensors).
• SENSORTHERMmajorTechnology or IntegrationInfrared cameras and sensors for industrial measurement applications.
• GESOTECmajorTechnology or IntegrationInfrared line scanners and furnace cameras for industrial applications.
• FLIR SYSTEMScoreTechnology or IntegrationPortable and stationary infrared cameras for various industrial measurement applications.
• TESTOmajorTechnology or IntegrationThermal imaging cameras and handheld measuring instruments for various measurement quantities.
• HIKVISIONmajorTechnology or IntegrationSensors for contactless temperature measurement (infrared and thermal imaging cameras).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• LumaSense Technologies (Advanced Energy): Provider of infrared pyrometers, thermal imaging, and gas sensing solutions for industrial process control — directly comparable to IRIS's high-temperature metal/glass pyrometer portfolio as part of a larger industrial sensing platform.
• FLIR Systems (Teledyne FLIR): Global leader in thermal imaging cameras and infrared sensors across industrial, defense, and commercial markets. A broad incumbent whose products IRIS both distributes and competes with; orders of magnitude larger in R&D and reach.
• HIKVISION / Hikvision Europe: Large Chinese security and surveillance equipment manufacturer whose thermal imaging cameras increasingly target industrial temperature screening and perimeter detection — competing with IRIS's IRIScan FS fire detection and stationary IR camera lines.
• Testo SE & Co. KGaA: Large German measurement technology company with a broad portfolio of portable thermal imaging cameras, handheld instruments, and fixed sensors across HVAC, industrial, and food applications — a much larger incumbent competing broadly with IRIS's mobile IR and stationary lines.

Direct peers

• InfraTec GmbH: Dresden-based manufacturer of high-resolution thermographic cameras and infrared line scanners (including VarioCAM and ImageIR families) used in industrial process control and R&D — overlapping with IRIS's stationary IR camera and IRIScan Inline offerings.
• Optris GmbH: Berlin-based manufacturer of infrared cameras and pyrometers for industrial non-contact temperature measurement. Direct competitor to IRIS in CT/CS/Xi sensor families and the most similar German mid-market IR measurement specialist.
• Micro-Epsilon Messtechnik GmbH & Co. KG: German precision sensor manufacturer offering IR temperature sensors, laser triangulation distance sensors, and displacement measurement — directly overlapping IRIS's infrared and distance/position product lines.
• Sensortherm GmbH: Specialist in infrared cameras and pyrometers for industrial process measurement, including high-temperature metal and glass applications. Direct competitor in pyrometers and IR cameras, also a listed IRIS partner.
• Senseca Germany GmbH (formerly GHM Group): German manufacturer of industrial sensors for flow, pressure, temperature, and level measurement, plus handheld instruments and signal conditioners — directly overlapping IRIS's flow measurement, temperature, and handheld product lines.
• Raytek Corporation (Fluke Process Instruments): Long-established manufacturer of non-contact infrared temperature sensors and handheld pyrometers for industrial applications — a direct competitor in the IR pyrometer category where IRIS holds CT and CS product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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