What Hatek Gmbh does

Hatek GmbH is a South Tyrol-based B2B specialist that designs, plans, and delivers integrated ceiling systems for commercial interior workspaces, with reported operations since approximately 2004. The company's core platform is the SQUARE MODULAR ceiling system, a modular architectural ceiling whose multifunction channel houses LED lighting, sensors, emergency lighting, speakers, and mobile partitions on a 48V safety extra-low voltage (SELV) power rail. This channel integrates with metal, drywall (gipskarton), sail, and lamellar heating/cooling panels, Topakustik acoustic solutions, LTG air-water systems, and Planlicht lighting fixtures to unify heating/cooling, ventilation, acoustics, lighting, and glass partitions within a single reconfigurable ceiling structure.

The company monetizes through project-based sales and turnkey installation of integrated ceiling systems, supplemented by technical consulting, 2D/3D/BIM planning support, HVAC and lighting calculations, and resale of partner-brand components. Hatek holds exclusive Italian distribution rights for LTG Aktiengesellschaft (air-water systems, induction units, fan coils, air outlets, facade ventilation) and Topakustik (acoustic panels), and a distribution partnership with Planlicht (Austrian lighting). Customers include building owners, architects, and specialist planners working on enterprise headquarters and commercial properties; the published reference base spans Zott, Ferrari, Luxottica, Microtec, Goldman Sachs, Patheon, Reale Mutua, Techno Alpin, Pizzato Elettrica, Alperia, and projects such as Business Center San Babila in Milan (LEED GOLD, WELL-certified).

Operationally, Hatek functions as a small specialist team (1-10 employees) led by CEO Julius Prader and Sales Director Hannes Mair, operating from Frangart (BZ), Italy, and executing projects through qualified installation partners. The firm positions itself as the single point of contact that bridges building owners, architects, and specialist planners, eliminating the interface complexity between HVAC, acoustics, lighting, and architectural design that typically plagues commercial interior construction. Pricing is quote-driven and not publicly disclosed.

Name

Hatek Gmbh

Legal name

Hatek GmbH

Website

https://hatek.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hatek GmbH is a South Tyrol-based B2B specialist that designs and delivers integrated ceiling systems combining heating/cooling, ventilation, acoustics, lighting, and glass partitions for commercial workspaces, serving building owners, architects, and specialist planners primarily in Italy and the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated Building Interior Systems

NAICS

Drywall and Insulation Contractors (238310), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Drywall, Partitions & Suspended Ceilings (IMAFANAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Thermal Controls & Building Management Systems (HVAC BMS) (IMAHAKAK), Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI), Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS) (HSAPAPAA)

Keywords

• Integrated ceiling systems
• Heating cooling ceilings
• Acoustic ceiling solutions
• HVAC building technology
• Glass partition walls

Headquarters

HQ city

Frangart

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Turnkey Ceiling System Sales & Installation: Sale and installation of integrated ceiling systems combining heating/cooling, acoustics, lighting, and partitions. Revenue is project-based, driven by building construction and renovation contracts. The company offers comprehensive services from planning (2D, 3D, BIM layouts, HVAC sizing, lighting calculations) to execution and project management, using qualified installation partners.
2. Consulting & Planning Services: Technical consulting and planning services for architects, building owners, and specialist planners, including layout proposals in 2D, 3D, or BIM, HVAC capacity and sizing calculations, lighting calculations, and structural planning.
3. Product Sales (Partner Brands): Sale of partner-brand products including LTG air-water systems, Topakustik acoustic solutions, and Planlicht lighting fixtures. These are sold both as standalone products and as integrated components of the Square Modular ceiling system.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hatek GmbH designs and delivers integrated ceiling solutions that combine heating/cooling, ventilation, acoustics, lighting, and glass partitions into a unified architectural system (the proprietary Square Modular platform). The company acts as a single point of contact between building owners, architects, and specialist planners, offering technical consulting, 2D/3D/BIM planning, HVAC sizing and lighting calculations, and turnkey installation managed through qualified installation partners.

Product overview

Hatek Gmbh offers an integrated ceiling system portfolio centered on the SQUARE MODULAR platform, which unifies heating/cooling, ventilation, acoustics, and lighting in a modular architectural ceiling design. The core offering includes metal panel radiant ceilings (SQUARE CEILING METAL PANEL RADIANT), drywall-integrated solutions (SQUARE RADIANT UNI), sail panels (SQUARE RADIANT Sail), and lamellar/acoustic baffle variants. Complementary products include acoustic ceiling sails, glass partition wall systems (Glas-Trennwandsystem), and integrated LED lighting solutions (SQUARE LED Linear, Blade, Box) plus linear air diffusers (SQUARE AIR LINEAR). Resold partner brands include Topakustik acoustic panels (Classic, Perfo, Micro, Custom, Engineering) and LTG air-water systems (induction units, fan coils, air diffusers, decentralized facade ventilation). The company operates as exclusive sales partners for LTG in Italy and for Topakustik in Italy, positioning itself as a total solution provider bridging building technology and architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SQUARE MODULAR: Flexible ceiling system integrating heating, cooling, acoustics, lighting, and partition walls for turnkey interior solutions.
• Square Radiant Metal Panel
• Square Radiant UNI
• Square Radiant Sail
• SQUARE LED
• SQUARE LED LINEAR

Products and services

• SQUARE MODULAR Ceiling System

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30% energy savings compared to conventional or variable air volume systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LTG AktiengesellschaftcoreTechnology or IntegrationHatek is the exclusive distribution partner of LTG Aktiengesellschaft (Stuttgart, Germany) for the Italian market. LTG is a pioneer in air and climate technology with over 95 years of history, providing air-water systems including fan coils, induction units, air outlets, and facade ventilation units. Hatek represents LTG's advanced solutions in Italy, leveraging LTG's 100+ years of induction technology expertise.
• TopakustikcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHatek is the exclusive distribution partner of Topakustik in Italy. Topakustik provides acoustic ceiling solutions including Classic, Perfo, Micro, Custom, and Engineering product lines, combining outstanding sound absorption with stylish appearance and technically sophisticated implementation. Hatek distributes and integrates these acoustic solutions as part of their Square Modular ceiling system.
• PlanlichtcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHatek is a distribution partner for Planlicht, an international lighting fixture manufacturer based in Vomp, Austria (Tyrol). Planlicht develops and produces high-quality luminaires for individual solutions or balanced lighting systems used in hotels, shops, public buildings, and private spaces globally. Hatek integrates Planlicht products into their ceiling solutions and distributes them in Italy.
• Zent-Frenger by SwegonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZent-Frenger GmbH, founded in 1954 and based in Heppenheim, Germany, is a pioneer in cooling ceiling systems for steel, aluminum, and drywall ceilings, as well as silent cooling building elements. Now part of Swegon Group, they are presented as a partner on Hatek's partnership page, specializing in sound-absorbing suspended ceilings for heating and cooling.
• Barcol-Air by SwegonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBarcol-Air by Swegon specializes in climate ceiling solutions that fulfill diverse and individual requirements. They are presented as a partner on Hatek's partnership page for climate ceiling solutions.
• ANTONIO CITTERIO PATRIZIA VIEL (ACPV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACPV is the architecture firm partner for the San Babila Business Center project in Milan. The collaboration achieved a solution that preserved authentic historical details while enabling seamless integration of the building into its urban context — critical for the modernization of a historic property on Via Corso Vittorio Emanuele II.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kampmann: German HVAC specialist focused on climate ceilings, radiant heating/cooling and building management integration. Closely comparable to Hatek's Square Radiant and LTG-integrated heating/cooling ceiling offerings for commercial projects.
• TROX: German manufacturer of air diffusers, air-handling components and integrated indoor climate systems. Overlaps with Hatek's LTG air-outlet and SQUARE AIR LINEAR product range as a competitor and as an adjacent enabling supplier to the same project channel.
• Zehnder Group: European indoor climate company providing radiant heating/cooling ceilings and ventilation systems. Directly competes with Hatek's climate-ceiling proposition, particularly in commercial and office applications across the DACH region.
• Swegon Group: European indoor-climate specialist that owns Barcol-Air and Zent-Frenger (both already listed as partners on Hatek's own website). Competes directly with Hatek in climate-ceiling and integrated indoor-air solutions for commercial buildings across Europe.
• Rockfon (Rockwool): Stone-wool acoustic ceiling panel manufacturer serving commercial and institutional buildings. Directly competes with Hatek's integrated acoustic ceiling line in the same architect/specifier channel.
• Knauf Ceiling Solutions: Manufacturer of modular suspended ceiling systems (metal, mineral, wood) with integrated lighting and acoustics. Directly comparable to Hatek's Square Modular platform in both product scope and target customer base (architects, contractors, building owners).
• Saint-Gobain Ecophon: Global acoustic ceiling solutions brand of Saint-Gobain. Overlaps with Hatek's Topakustik-distributed acoustic offering and competes for the same architect-driven specification opportunities in commercial and public buildings.
• Lindner Group: German interior fit-out specialist offering suspended ceilings, partition systems and integrated building services. Closely comparable to Hatek as a multi-trade interior-systems contractor coordinating HVAC, lighting and acoustics within architectural ceilings.

Broad incumbents

• Uponor: Nordic building-systems provider with a radiant heating/cooling portfolio that overlaps with Hatek's ceiling-based climate solutions. Operates at significantly larger scale and broader scope, making it a broad incumbent rather than a direct specialist competitor.
• Armstrong World Industries: Large North-American-headquartered ceiling systems manufacturer with a global project portfolio. Competes broadly with Hatek in integrated suspended-ceiling solutions, but at much greater scale and with a wider product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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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