What Summit Appliance Division does

Summit Appliance Division is the flagship operating division of Felix Storch, Inc. (FSI), a privately held New York corporation founded in 1969 and headquartered in the Bronx. The company manufactures specialty major appliances, including refrigerators, freezers, ranges, cooktops, ventilation hoods, laundry equipment, ice makers, wine cellars, and turnkey combination kitchens, with a particular focus on space-constrained, ADA-compliant, shallow-depth, and undercounter installations. Summit's product lines are organized under five sub-brands: Summit Appliance (residential), Summit Commercial (food service), Accucold (medical and life science), PureTherm and EQTemp Healthcare (hospital warming and equipment), and Wattsipper (residential 120V induction electrification, launched 2026).

Underlying technologies include a patent-pending dynamic power allocation system for 120V induction cooking (Wattsipper), a cross-flow fan system in ductless range hoods (HRTX), NSF/ANSI 456-certified vaccine storage refrigeration, an ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited in-house calibration laboratory, and shallow-depth (18-inch) refrigeration platforms. Manufacturing is conducted at the ISO 9001:2015-certified Bronx facility with additional warehouse operations in New Jersey.

Summit generates revenue primarily through wholesale hardware sales via a large national dealer network of distributors, wholesalers, resellers, and catalog/online retailers in the US and Canada, supplemented by replacement parts (summitapplianceparts.com), professional service and repair, and private label/OEM contract manufacturing. Dedicated inside sales representatives segment coverage by end market (retail, B2B, architects, outdoor dealers, medical/lab, hospitality, commercial food service, national retailers, builders). The customer base spans homeowners with small or ADA-compliant kitchens, hotels and lodging, restaurants and bars, hospitals and pharmacies, and architects/designers served through the 2020 Design software integration.

Name

Summit Appliance Division

Legal name

Felix Storch, Inc.

Website

https://summitappliance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Summit Appliance Division, the operating division of Felix Storch, Inc., is a Bronx-based manufacturer founded in 1969 that designs and builds specialty major appliances, including refrigeration, cooking, ventilation, and induction products, for residential, commercial, healthcare, and hospitality customers nationwide through a large dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Major Appliances

NAICS

Major Household Appliance Manufacturing (33522), Household Appliance Manufacturing (3352), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Household Appliances (3630), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor & Specialty Major Appliance Retail (Outdoor Kitchens, Grills, Ice Makers) (CRACACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Kitchen & Cooking Major Appliance Retail (Ranges, Ovens, Cooktops, Microwaves) (CRACACAA), Commercial/Prosumer Appliance Retail (Light Commercial, Prosumer Kitchen/Laundry) (CRACACAI), HVAC & Air Treatment Appliance Retail (Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps, Air Purifiers/Dehumidifiers) (CRACACAE), Appliance Maintenance, Cleaning & Tune-Ups (Descaling, Filter Changes) (HSAGANAL)

Keywords

• Specialty major appliances
• Commercial refrigeration equipment
• Medical grade refrigeration
• ADA compliant appliances
• Undercounter built-in appliances

Headquarters

HQ city

Bronx

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 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. Hardware Appliance Sales: Primary revenue stream from manufacturing and selling specialty major appliances including refrigerators, freezers, ranges, cooktops, ventilation hoods, laundry equipment, and combination kitchen units. Products sold through dealer network.
2. Replacement Parts: Sales of replacement parts for appliances through service department and online parts portal.
3. Service and Repair: Professional service and repair through preferred local contractors, including preventive maintenance services for ice makers.
4. Private Label/OEM: Flexible manufacturing allows Summit to offer private label opportunities to other refrigeration manufacturers and retailers with small minimum commitments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Summit Appliance Division, an operating division of Felix Storch, Inc., manufactures and distributes specialty major appliances including refrigeration, cooking, ventilation, laundry, and combination kitchen units. The company focuses on space-constrained and ADA-compliant appliances (6 to 36 inches wide, 32-inch-high undercounter units) for residential, commercial food service, hospitality, and medical/life science markets, selling primarily through a large nationwide dealer network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wattsipper: 120V battery-free induction ranges brand launched in 2026, featuring 'Plug & Cook' functionality with patent-pending dynamic power allocation system for residential electrification.
• Summit Commercial
• Accucold
• PureTherm
• EQTemp Healthcare

Products and services

• Summit Appliance Specialty Residential Appliances Specialty-sized residential major appliances including refrigeration (undercounter, counter-depth, full-size, outdoor, wine/beverage), freezers, icemakers, cooking appliances, ventilation hoods, laundry, dishwashers, and combination kitchenettes. Sized from 6 to 36 inches wide with the industry's largest selection of 32-inch-high ADA-compliant undercounter units, intended for apartments, condos, ADUs, small homes, and other space-constrained residential installations.
• Accucold Medical and Life Science Refrigeration Medical-grade cold storage including refrigerators, freezers, refrigerator-freezers, and BOD refrigerated incubators serving hospitals, pharmacies, and laboratories. Includes the Pharma-Vac Performance Series with the industry's largest selection of NSF/ANSI 456 vaccine storage certified equipment (9 sizes from 1 to 18 cu.ft.) and dual compressor refrigerator-freezers for pharmaceutical and life science storage. Backed by an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited in-house calibration laboratory.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% performance improvement over competition with HRTX ductless range hoods using cross-flow fan system
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation, Inc.coreOthers · 1 May 2021
• 2020 Design / 2020spacescoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020Integration partnership allowing 2020 Design users (interior designers, architects, retailers, home builders) to access Summit's specialty appliance catalog with detailed product content and realistic 3D renderings through the 2020 Cloud platform. Summit products featured in current 2020 Cloud in refrigeration, cooking, ventilation, and dishwasher categories.
• QAS InternationalcoreOthers · 1 January 2015
• Jericho ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2014Nonprofit partnership providing employment opportunities to homeless individuals, including veterans through Jericho Project's Veterans Initiative. Since 2012, partnership has employed dozens of entry-level staff members. Jericho Project provides job training and coordination services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• U-Line: U-Line manufactures specialty undercounter refrigeration, ice makers, and beverage centers for residential and commercial use. It is the closest direct peer to Summit's undercounter and ADA-compliant refrigeration lines and competes for similar dealer and hospitality channels.
• Marvel Refrigeration: Marvel is a specialty undercounter and built-in refrigeration brand focused on premium residential and outdoor segments. It directly overlaps with Summit's niche positioning, ADA heights, and custom finishes.
• Perlick: Perlick manufactures premium undercounter refrigeration, indoor/outdoor kitchen equipment, and bar/beverage units for residential, hospitality, and commercial customers. Comparable to Summit's shallow-depth, outdoor, and commercial beverage offerings.
• True Manufacturing: True is a US-based manufacturer of commercial refrigeration including reach-ins, undercounters, and beverage centers. Comparable to Summit's Summit Commercial division serving foodservice and hospitality channels.
• Scotsman Ice Systems: Scotsman is a leading commercial ice maker manufacturer, directly comparable to Summit's ADA-compliant icemaker line (BIM26H32, BIM27OSADA) and broader Summit Commercial portfolio.
• Helmer Scientific: Helmer Scientific specializes in medical-grade, pharmaceutical, and laboratory refrigeration including vaccine storage. Direct comparable to Summit's Accucold division and NSF/ANSI 456 certified Performance Series.
• Avanti Products: Avanti manufactures compact and specialty appliances including undercounter refrigeration, beverage centers, and ADA-height units for residential and hospitality use. Comparable to Summit's specialty sizing, micro-kitchen, and hotel/minibar positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Hoshizaki: Hoshizaki is a global leader in commercial ice makers, refrigeration, and beverage equipment. Comparable to Summit's commercial and Accucold lines as a broader incumbent with overlapping product categories.
• Sub-Zero Group: Sub-Zero (along with Wolf and Cove) is a premium built-in refrigeration and cooking appliance incumbent with overlapping undercounter, panel-ready, and ADA-height offerings. It is a broad incumbent pressuring Summit's premium residential niche.
• GE Appliances (Haier): GE Appliances is a broad incumbent major appliance manufacturer with growing specialty, compact, and ADA-height offerings. Comparable as a competitive threat in adjacent residential categories where Summit is pushing beyond its core specialty niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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