Chilled and warm

Over the past 100 years, we have developed a special sensitivity for temperatures. That’s why Eckert & Partner is the ideal long-term partner for you. We offer efficient, reliable, and sustainable solutions in industrial refrigeration, ventilation, and energy technology.

We enjoy working with our customers and using the latest technologies. When planning temperature systems, we focus on environmental friendliness and the individual requirements of your projects.

Two men and a woman are laughing at a desk in a bright office and looking at technical plans.
Several people are looking at technical plans on a desk from a bird's eye view.
Our values

It's not just about temperature values

More important are the values that shape Eckert & Partner and are lived every day. Reliability, loyalty, and consistency form the foundation of our work. Agility and curiosity drive us to develop innovative solutions for you. We focus on sustainability, resilience, and reliability to build long-term relationships with our customers and shape a livable future together.

Our story

Over 100 years of cool know-how — freshly warmed up

Hardly any other engineering firm can look back on such a traditional history in its sector as Eckert & Partner. And to make the long story short, we will only address the main milestones in this chronicle.

2024

Eckert & Partner — The Next Generation

Acquisition of all shareholder interests of Kai Eckert by the experienced engineers and long-time employees Stefan Ehringer, Lars Möritz, and Georg Wartelsteiner.
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2022

Hello Innsbruck!

We are gaining reinforcement with our new location in the beautiful alpine city of Innsbruck, led by Managing Director Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Georg Wartelsteiner. Our colleagues from Innsbruck are adding production room ventilation to our service portfolio.

2016

A new generation change is being prepared

The experienced graduate engineers and former employees Stefan Ehringer and Lars Möritz become managing directors and manage the office together with the owner Dipl.-Ing. Kai Eckert.

1990—2016

E&S Planungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG

Under this name, the Hamburg-based company is successful as “Consulting Engineers, Independent Experts for Refrigeration Technology”
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1957—1990

Dipl.-Ing. Walter Maake and Ing. Hans-JĂĽrgen Eckert

In Hamburg-Altona, these two partners are developing pioneering concepts for refrigeration technology. They also continue the industry bible “Pohlmann Pocket Book of Refrigeration Technology”, which is still the working basis for engineers, technicians and specialists in refrigeration technology today.

1919—1957

Dipl.-Ing. Walter Pohlmann

For many years, he carries the flag of refrigeration technology as a consulting engineer and “certified expert in refrigeration technology.” He continues the “Pocket Book for Refrigeration Technicians” — as does the magazine “Die Kälte-Industrie”.

1905—1916

Georg Göttsche

A true pioneer in refrigeration technology who offers his expertise as a “consulting engineer, publicly employed and certified expert for refrigeration technology.” He also creates the “Calendar for Refrigeration Technicians” and the magazine “Die Kälte-Industrie”.

around 1883

Founded by Gottlieb Behrend

Our roots go back to the founding of the office by Gottlieb Behrend, between 1883 and 1885. Gottlieb Behrend may not have a company name yet, but that doesn’t stop him from making groundbreaking advances in refrigeration technology.

Community

Our climate: pleasant to bright

Many aspects of our projects go hand in hand, and that only works in a strong team. That's why. at Eckert & Partner, we cultivate a warm and respectful work environment — so that everyone feels comfortable and can thrive.

We are part of a larger cycle

Eckert & Partner is a member of leading industry associations such as the German Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Association (DKV), the Association of German Cold Storage and Logistics Companies (VDKL), and the German Frozen Food Institute (dti). There, we advocate for the highest standards and forward-thinking solutions in refrigeration technology. In close collaboration with institutions such as the Hamburg Chamber of Engineers for Construction, we are committed to innovation and the sustainable advancement of the industry.

Our locations

Two cities, one team

Whether in Hamburg with a view over the Bille and in Innsbruck with an alpine panorama — Eckert & Partner combines regional presence with international reach. Our team collaborates across locations, promotes exchanges, and develops flexible solutions for industrial refrigeration technology. This creates a strong innovative projects and tailor-made planning concepts.

Hamburg

Hammer Deich 70
D-20537 Hamburg

Innsbruck

Adamgasse 21b
A-6020 Innsbruck

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