afriso

What afriso does

AFRISO is a German family-owned measurement, control, and monitoring equipment manufacturer founded in 1869 by Adelbert Fritz, now in its fourth generation of family management with headquarters in Güglingen, Germany. The company designs and produces a broad portfolio of analog and digital instruments for HVAC, industrial process, and environmental protection applications, including pressure and temperature measurement devices, level indicators, flue gas analyzers, leak detectors, hydraulic balancing equipment, and Smart Home systems. Its technical differentiation centers on the proprietary CAPBs modular measurement platform (described as unique worldwide) with interchangeable sensors, the ECOx sensor technology delivering 7+ year sensor lifespan, and the EUROLYZER S1 and MULTILYZER STx multi-function flue gas analyzers. Product architecture integrates Bluetooth connectivity, microSD data logging, and the EuroSoft Live mobile application for digital protocol generation.

The business operates a B2B-only go-to-market model serving HVAC contractors, industrial users, and environmental monitoring professionals, with four wholly-owned direct sales offices in Romania (Bucharest, Timisoara, Brasov, Constanta) and wholly-owned subsidiaries across 12+ European countries plus presence in the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Revenue derives from two streams: hardware sales of measurement and control instruments, and professional services including BRML-certified calibration, metrological verification, functional testing, and repairs (with 5-day maximum equipment turnaround). The company maintains regulatory moats through ISO 9001, ISO 14001, EN 50379-2, TÜV SÜD, BImSchV, BRML, and RENAR accreditations, including Romania's only RENAR-accredited flue gas analyzer calibration laboratory. Partnerships with ZENNER (water/thermal energy meters and IoT) extend the ecosystem into consumption measurement, while the 2025 AMB 900 launch marks entry into heat pump indoor unit installations alongside core measurement product evolution.

Name

afriso

Legal name

SC AFRISO SRL

Website

https://afriso.ro

Company type

Private

Founded year

1869

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

AFRISO is a German family-owned manufacturer (founded 1869) of measurement, control, and monitoring instruments for HVAC, industrial, and environmental applications, serving B2B customers across 12+ European countries plus global markets via wholly-owned subsidiaries and direct sales offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial measurement and control instruments

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Refrigeration Controls, Thermostats & Sensors Service (HSAOAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) Design & Regulatory Verification (AFALADAI)

Keywords

• HVAC measurement instruments
• Flue gas analyzers
• Industrial pressure gauges
• Thermal energy meters
• Process control equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Güglingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Measurement and Control Instruments: Sale of measuring instruments for HVAC, industrial and environmental protection applications including manometers, thermometers, level indicators, flow meters, flue gas analyzers, leak detectors, and control equipment.
2. Professional Services: Maintenance, calibration, metrological verification, functional testing, and repair services. Includes own service unit with BRML-certified calibration and testing facilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AFRISO develops, manufactures and sells measurement, control and monitoring instruments for heating, industrial, water-supply and environmental-protection applications. The portfolio spans manometers (analog and digital), thermometers, level indicators/regulators, flow meters, flue gas analyzers (MULTILYZER, EUROLYZER lines), leak detectors, alarm systems and Smart Home devices. Complementary services include metrological verification, BRML-accredited calibration, maintenance and repair through an in-house service unit.

Product overview

AFRISO is a German measurement, control, and monitoring equipment company founded in 1869, offering a comprehensive portfolio organized into four main product lines: A.M.C. pentru Instalații (measurement and control devices for thermal and sanitary installations), A.M.C. pentru Uz Industrial (industrial-grade instruments), Contoare Zenner (water and thermal energy meters under ZENNER sub-brand), and Aparate de Măsură Portabile (portable measuring instruments). The flagship portable product is the MULTILYZER series of flue gas analyzers with 30 years of history, alongside the CAPBs modular measuring system with interchangeable sensors. The product portfolio includes digital and analog manometers (S4600 ST series), gas analyzers (EUROLYZER S1, MULTILYZER STx/STe/NG/INDUSTRY), level measurement devices (CapFox ENT 21, RG 210), pressure transducers (DMU 08 HydroFox), flow meters (FlowTemp STx), Smart Home products, and various accessories for heating, water, and industrial applications. Products are characterized by German engineering quality with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified processes, and include professional services such as calibration, maintenance, and metrological laboratory services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MULTILYZER: Flue gas analyzer product line with 30-year history (launched 1994), including MULTILYZER STe and MULTILYZER STx models
• EUROLYZER
• CAPBs
• FlowTemp
• Zenner
• S4600
• WTh
• HydroFox
• PrimoTherm

Products and services

• EUROLYZER S1 All-in-one portable analyzer combining flue gas analyzer, digital manometer, digital thermometer, water flow/temperature, air/gas velocity, pressure/temperature/humidity, CH4, CO, ambient CO and VOC measurement (with CAPBs system). Features Bluetooth, USB charging, QR-code protocol conversion, CO sensor with H2 compensation (0-10,000 ppm) and ECO O2 sensor with extended lifespan.
• MULTILYZER Series (flue gas analyzers) Professional flue gas analyzer line with 30-year history. Includes MULTILYZER (1994, 4-sensor technology), MULTILYZER INDUSTRY (2003), MULTILYZER NG (2006, up to 6 sensors), MULTILYZER STe (2013, modular CAPBs extensibility) and MULTILYZER STx (2018, up to 6 built-in sensors with ECOx technology, 7+ year lifespan, 4-year warranty).
• CAPBs Modular Measuring System Modular measuring device system with interchangeable sensors, unique in the world. Allows expansion of measurement capabilities with various plug-in sensors (e.g., GSP gas detector) for different parameters. Generates professional measurement reports on-site and transmits them in PDF via the EuroSoft Live app.
• S4600 ST Digital Manometer Series Digital manometers for pressure, vacuum and differential pressure measurement. Features integrated atmospheric pressure sensor, temperature compensation, large color TFT display showing 4 measured values, 9 measurement units, automatic control, intelligent battery management, microSD card data logging, optional air velocity measurement with Pitot tube, Bluetooth/infrared connectivity. Operating range 20 mbar to 18 bar. BImSchV-approved and TÜV SÜD certified.
• FlowTemp STx (Thermal Flowmeter) Portable electronic thermoflowmeter for water flow and temperature measurement, patented by AFRISO.
• AMB 900 Heat Pump Indoor Unit Pre-installed indoor unit for heat pump systems following plug & play concept. Contains hydraulic assembly with 9 kW instantaneous water heater, safety valve, 3-way valve for heating/hot water mode switching, and ADS 180 HP magnetite separator with 14,000 Gs magnet.
• Zenner Water and Thermal Energy Meters Water meters and thermal energy meters from the ZENNER brand distributed via AFRISO, including the Zenner RTKD-M cold water meter (semi-dry mechanism, optional CC communication module) and IMF mechanical thermal energy meter. Enables precise consumption measurement and allocation.
• A.M.C. pentru Instalații (Measurement & Control for Installations) Complete range of measurement and control devices for thermal and sanitary installations, including level indicators, leak detectors, Smart Home systems, gas/liquid alarms, hydraulic balancing equipment, tank equipment, heating system equipment, level limiters/regulators, water installation equipment, pressure/temperature measurement instruments, and floor heating/cooling equipment.
• A.M.C. pentru Uz Industrial (Industrial Measurement & Control) Industrial measurement and control devices including analog manometers, separation membranes, pressure transducers and digital manometers (e.g., DMU 08 HydroFox), analog thermometers and thermoresistances, level indicators and controllers, gas and liquid alarms, stationary gas analyzers (e.g., SP210 probe), and digital indicators (e.g., Hupa HPW 2).
• Aparate de Măsură Portabile (Portable Measuring Instruments) Portable measuring instruments including flue gas analyzers (MULTILYZER, EUROLYZER), CAPBs modular measuring system, portable flow meters (FlowTemp), digital manometers/gas detectors (S4600 ST, CAPBs GSP) and digital thermometers/hygrometers (TM8-IR) for HVAC, industry, and environmental protection.
• AFRISO Smart Home (incl. Thermostatic Radiator Valves) Smart home technology developed since 2012 offering sensors and systems for increasing security and comfort in buildings and improving indoor climate, including event reporting since 1997. Product line includes the AFRISO Smart Home Thermostatic Radiator Valve.
• ADS 180 HP Magnetite Residue Separator Magnetite residue separator specifically designed for heat pumps. Features large filtration surface and optimized flow for minimal pressure loss. Contains a powerful 14,000 Gs magnet that provides up to 30% larger active contact surface than commercial alternatives.
• PrimoTherm Floor 130 Pump Assembly Pump assembly for floor heating and cooling installations.
• AFRISO Calibration, Metrological Verification and Repair Services Professional services including maintenance, calibration, metrological verification, functional testing and repair. Provided by AFRISO's own service unit through BRML-certified calibration laboratories for manometers and flue gas analyzers and the RENAR-accredited flue gas analyzer calibration laboratory (the only one of its kind in Romania). Repairs returned within 5 working days maximum.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30 years of MULTILYZER product evolution since 1994
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ZENNERcoreTechnology or IntegrationZENNER produces a wide range of innovative products in the field of water meters, thermal energy meters and IoT. Together with AFRISO, these enable highly precise consumption measurement and appropriate allocation. Products are sold under AFRISO's distribution network.
• TÜV SÜDcoreTechnology or IntegrationTÜV SÜD certification for flue gas analyzers conforming to EN 50379-4 standard, ensuring compliance with German regulatory requirements.
• BImSchV (1st Federal Immission Control Ordinance)coreTechnology or IntegrationCompliance certification for combustion plant measurement equipment per German Federal Immission Control Ordinance.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Testo: Testo is an established provider of portable measurement technology, including flue-gas analyzers, combustion testing, HVAC diagnostics, and temperature and pressure instruments. Its B2B instrumentation portfolio and service model closely overlap AFRISO's HVAC, environmental, and industrial measurement offering.
• Sauermann: Sauermann develops HVAC measurement and control instruments, including combustion analyzers, manifolds, and pressure and temperature measurement tools. It is a direct product and customer-segment peer for AFRISO's portable measurement and monitoring products.
• Wöhler: Wöhler provides HVAC and building-services inspection, measurement, and gas-analysis equipment for professional installers. Its flue-gas and building-diagnostics focus makes it a direct peer to AFRISO's measurement and control portfolio.
• Kane International: Kane International supplies combustion analyzers, pressure and temperature instruments, and HVAC diagnostic tools to professional contractors. Its B2B service workflow and emissions and combustion measurement use cases are closely comparable to AFRISO's EUROLYZER and CAPBs products.
• Bacharach: Bacharach manufactures combustion and emissions analyzers, leak detectors, and gas-monitoring instruments for HVAC and industrial customers. It overlaps directly with AFRISO's flue-gas analysis, leak detection, and environmental monitoring applications.

Broad incumbents

• Endress+Hauser: Endress+Hauser is a large process-instrumentation supplier covering flow, level, pressure, temperature, and analytical measurement. It is a broader incumbent peer for AFRISO's industrial sensors, transmitters, and process-monitoring products.
• JUMO: JUMO manufactures industrial sensors, transmitters, controllers, and measurement and control systems for process and HVAC applications. Its product categories and B2B customer base overlap substantially with AFRISO's pressure, temperature, level, and flow portfolio.
• Dräger: Dräger is a global safety-technology company with gas detection, gas measurement, and safety-monitoring instruments for industrial and public-sector users. It is an adjacent incumbent peer where AFRISO addresses environmental, leak, and safety monitoring.
• Siemens: Siemens offers building automation, HVAC controls, process instrumentation, and industrial automation systems at global scale. It is a broad incumbent benchmark for AFRISO's building and industrial control and monitoring business, though its portfolio is much wider.
• Honeywell: Honeywell supplies building-management, HVAC, industrial process controls, sensors, and safety instrumentation. It is a broad incumbent peer for AFRISO's measurement, control, environmental monitoring, and smart-building applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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