Zero Zone
Zero Zone is a US-based manufacturer of refrigerated display cases and commercial refrigeration systems with IoT-powered tracking, serving primarily grocery retailers and convenience-store chains across North America since 1961.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1961
- HeadquartersNorth Prairie, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Zero Zone does
Zero Zone is a US-based commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturer founded in 1961 and headquartered in North Prairie, Wisconsin, operating with a 251-500 employee footprint. The company designs and produces refrigerated display cases and refrigeration systems targeted primarily at grocery retailers and convenience-store chains serving food preservation and in-store merchandising needs. Its product portfolio centers on display cases with IoT-powered tracking and automated temperature control features, positioning the company within the smart-refrigeration segment of a broader commercial refrigeration equipment market valued at USD 43.82 billion in 2024 and projected at USD 73.41 billion by 2033 (6.2% CAGR). Zero Zone's narrower refrigerated display cases market is sized at USD 11.07 billion in 2025 with a USD 19.92 billion projection by 2035.
Zero Zone's business model is anchored in equipment sales to retail customers; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company addresses customer pain points around energy efficiency, maintenance optimization, capital investment decision-making, and regulatory compliance with low-GWP refrigerant transitions such as the AIM Act HFC phasedown. The company participates as a customer of LoweConex's Conex OS platform for connected-refrigeration operations, suggesting its monetization is concentrated in hardware rather than in-house software/analytics. Geographic scope is documented as North America/USA, with operations referenced under the operating name "Zero Zone USA."
Zero Zone firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Zero Zone
- Legal name
- Zero Zone
- Website
- https://zero-zone.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1961
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Zero Zone is a US-based manufacturer of refrigerated display cases and commercial refrigeration systems with IoT-powered tracking, serving primarily grocery retailers and convenience-store chains across North America since 1961.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Zero Zone industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
- NAICS
- Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)
- SIC
- Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems (IMAHAKAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Display Case & Merchandiser Refrigeration Service (HSAOAJAI), Refrigeration Controls, Thermostats & Sensors Service (HSAOAJAF)
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Where Zero Zone is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- North Prairie
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
Zero Zone business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Zero Zone product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Zero Zone manufactures refrigerated display cases and commercial refrigeration systems for supermarkets, convenience stores, and other retail food operators. Its products feature IoT-powered tracking, automated temperature control, and designs intended to support energy efficiency and compliance with low-GWP refrigerant regulations.
Product overview
Zero Zone is a manufacturer of refrigerated display cases for the commercial retail sector. The company's product portfolio centers on refrigerated display cases designed for supermarkets and convenience store chains. These products incorporate IoT-powered tracking capabilities and automated temperature control systems. Zero Zone operates within the broader commercial refrigeration equipment market, which was valued at approximately USD 43.82 billion in 2024, with market projections indicating growth to USD 73.41 billion by 2033 at a CAGR of 6.2%. The company participates in an industry experiencing growth drivers including demand for frozen and processed foods, energy efficiency regulations, and technological advancements in smart refrigeration with IoT integration.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Refrigerated Display Cases Refrigerated display cases designed for supermarkets and convenience store chains, incorporating IoT-powered tracking capabilities and automated temperature control systems for food preservation and energy-efficient in-store refrigeration.
Quantifiable outcome
- 3,520 MWh energy waste reduction achieved by similar retailers using IoT-enabled refrigeration platforms
Companies that use Zero Zone
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Zero Zone technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Zero Zone partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators2 records
Recent moves3 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Zero Zone competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- True Manufacturing: U.S.-based manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment including reach-in cases and merchandising refrigerators for retail and foodservice — competes in overlapping product categories with Zero Zone.
- Kysor//Warren (Epta Group): Commercial refrigeration manufacturer specializing in display cases and integrated store solutions for supermarket and convenience retail — directly comparable product line and customer segment to Zero Zone.
- Friga-Bohn (Danfoss Group): European manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment and integrated cold-room solutions for retail food display — overlaps with Zero Zone on refrigerated display cases and store-level refrigeration systems.
- Hussmann (Panasonic): A leading global manufacturer of refrigerated display cases and merchandising equipment serving supermarkets, convenience stores, and food retailers — directly overlaps with Zero Zone's product portfolio and customer base.
- AHT Cooling Systems: Global manufacturer of plug-in commercial refrigeration systems and refrigerated display cases for supermarket and convenience retail — comparable in product category and customer profile to Zero Zone.
- Turbo Refrigeration: Manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment including display cases and reach-in units serving retail and foodservice — direct product overlap with Zero Zone's refrigerated display case offering.
- Hillphoenix (Dover Food Retail): Manufacturer of commercial refrigeration systems and refrigerated display cases for grocery and retail applications — directly comparable to Zero Zone in equipment category, customer profile, and channel.
- Arneg Group: Italian-based global supplier of commercial refrigeration equipment and refrigerated display cases for food retail — directly competes with Zero Zone in store-level and supermarket display refrigeration.
Broad incumbents
- Carrier Commercial Refrigeration: A division of Carrier Global offering commercial refrigeration, HVAC, and integrated cold chain solutions for grocery retail — broader portfolio but directly overlapping with Zero Zone in display-case and store-level refrigeration.
- Heatcraft Refrigeration (Lennox International): Manufacturer of commercial refrigeration systems and components for foodservice, food retail, and cold storage — competes with Zero Zone in commercial refrigerated equipment serving grocery retailers.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Zero Zone leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Zero Zone funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Zero Zone M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Zero Zone
What does Zero Zone do?
Zero Zone manufactures refrigerated display cases and commercial refrigeration systems for supermarkets, convenience stores, and other retail food operators. Its products feature IoT-powered tracking, automated temperature control, and designs intended to support energy efficiency and compliance with low-GWP refrigerant regulations.
When was Zero Zone founded?
Zero Zone was founded in 1961. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Zero Zone based?
Zero Zone is headquartered in North Prairie, United States, in the North America region.
Who are Zero Zone's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are True Manufacturing, Kysor//Warren (Epta Group), Friga-Bohn (Danfoss Group), Hussmann (Panasonic), AHT Cooling Systems, Turbo Refrigeration, Hillphoenix (Dover Food Retail) and Arneg Group. Broad incumbents are Carrier Commercial Refrigeration and Heatcraft Refrigeration (Lennox International).
Does Zero Zone have an API?
No public API is recorded for Zero Zone.
What industry is Zero Zone in?
Zero Zone's product category is Commercial Refrigeration Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAKAA, Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems, with a secondary code of HSAOAJAI, Display Case & Merchandiser Refrigeration Service. Its NAICS code is 333415 and its SIC code is 3585.