UAC
UAC is a Texas-based manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket automotive air conditioning components, serving independent repair shops, dealerships, fleet operators, and specialty vehicle builders across the U.S., Mexico, and Panama.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersMansfield, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What UAC does
UAC (Universal Air Conditioner) is a Mansfield, Texas-based manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket automotive air conditioning (A/C) components, with operational inventory presence across nine facilities in the United States (Alabama, Florida, Illinois, California, Pennsylvania) plus Laredo, Mexico, and Panama. The company supplies OE-specification replacement parts across eight core product categories — compressors, evaporators, accumulators and driers, expansion devices, condensers, hose assemblies, electrical components, and idler pulleys — alongside specialty offerings including chrome-finish compressors, 24,000 BTU universal under-dash units, and variable displacement compressors in Denso, GM V5, and Sanden variants. All components are manufactured at a Tier 1 facility under UAC's proprietary QFP (Quality, Fit, and Price) development process, which is applied specifically to evaporators and hose assemblies. Pre-filled compressor oil is also offered to reduce installation errors.
UAC serves a horizontal B2B aftermarket through independent automotive repair shops, authorized dealerships, fleet operators, heavy-duty and agricultural customers, and specialty vehicle builders. Distribution combines direct inside sales via a dedicated toll-free line (800-648-8648), a B2B-authenticated online ordering portal with full eCatalog, vehicle application search, competitor cross-reference, and parts-by-specification tools, and a wholesale/reseller channel. Multi-region express warehouses enable same-day shipping and low-cost ground freight. The company is sales-led, with supporting digital infrastructure, downloadable marketing collateral in English and Spanish, and a Facebook brand presence.
UAC is a privately held for-profit company with 101-250 employees. Founder Carlos Coll is listed; firmographic records indicate a founding year of 1988, while the website copyright states 2014 (the discrepancy is unresolved in the source data and is noted here without resolution). In November 2024, UAC completed a financing event with Halifax Group as the lead investor. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.
UAC firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- UAC
- Legal name
- UAC
- Website
- https://uacparts.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- UAC is a Texas-based manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket automotive air conditioning components, serving independent repair shops, dealerships, fleet operators, and specialty vehicle builders across the U.S., Mexico, and Panama.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
UAC industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Automotive Air Conditioning Parts
- NAICS
- Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (33639), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632)
- SIC
- Electronic Components, Nec (3679)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Automotive HVAC Modules & Integrated Climate Units (IMACALAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Passenger Vehicle Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAK)
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Where UAC is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mansfield
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices9 records
Markets served
UAC business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Automotive A/C Replacement Parts Sales: UAC generates revenue entirely from the sale of automotive air conditioning replacement components. The product catalog spans compressors, evaporators, condensers, hose assemblies, accumulators/driers, expansion devices, electrical components, and idler pulleys. Parts are sold to independent repair shops, dealership service departments, fleet operators, and other aftermarket channels through direct sales and distribution.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
UAC product offering
Product offeringCore offering
UAC manufactures and distributes OEM-quality replacement components for automotive air conditioning systems, including compressors, evaporators, condensers, hose assemblies, accumulators/driers, expansion devices, electrical components, and idler pulleys. Products are built at Tier 1 facilities to OE specifications and sold primarily to independent repair shops, dealerships, fleet operators, heavy-duty/agricultural customers, and specialty vehicle builders through a multi-warehouse distribution network spanning the US, Mexico, and Panama.
Product overview
UAC (Universal Air Conditioner) is an automotive climate control products manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of A/C system replacement parts. The product line centers on eight core product categories: Compressors, Evaporators, Accumulators & Driers, Expansion Devices, Condensers, Hose Assemblies, Electrical Components, and Idler Pulleys. The company operates under a 'QFP' (Quality, Fit, and Price) development philosophy, ensuring products meet OE specifications at competitive price points. Specialty products include Chrome Compressors for show cars, Universal Under-Dash Units with 24,000 BTU capacity, and Variable Displacement Compressors (Denso, GM V5, Sanden). UAC distributes through multiple warehouse locations (Texas, Laredo, Mexico, Panama) with same-day shipping capabilities.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Compressors
Companies that use UAC
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
UAC technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
UAC partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
UAC competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Denso: Global Tier 1 automotive supplier of A/C systems and compressors. Competes with UAC as an OEM-scale incumbent whose components also reach the aftermarket through remanufactured and OEM-replacement channels.
- Valeo: Global automotive thermal systems supplier producing HVAC modules, compressors, and climate-control electronics. Competes broadly with UAC across passenger A/C components and increasingly EV thermal management.
- Sanden: Global automotive compressor OEM whose variable-displacement and fixed-displacement compressors are referenced in UAC's own product line. Broad incumbent in the same component category UAC distributes.
- Mahle: Large automotive supplier with a thermal management product portfolio covering A/C condensers, evaporators, and compressors. Overlaps with UAC's catalog but operates primarily at OEM scale.
- BorgWarner (Delphi Technologies / PHINIA): Large automotive component supplier (formerly including Delphi thermal/A/C products) with broad portfolio spanning ICE and electrified propulsion. Indirectly comparable via overlapping A/C and thermal-management aftermarket product lines.
Others
- Genuine Parts Company: Owner of NAPA Auto Parts, the largest U.S. aftermarket auto-parts distributor. Functions as both a potential channel for UAC products and a competitor because NAPA carries competing A/C brands to the same installer base.
Direct peers
- Spectra Premium: Aftermarket manufacturer of automotive cooling and A/C components (radiators, condensers, evaporators, compressors). Directly comparable product portfolio and B2B distribution model focused on North American independent installers.
- NRF (Netherlands Radiator Factory): European-headquartered manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket cooling and air conditioning components for passenger and commercial vehicles. Directly comparable product mix (compressors, condensers, evaporators, driers) and B2B aftermarket go-to-market.
- Standard Motor Products: U.S.-based aftermarket automotive parts manufacturer/distributor whose Four Seasons brand is a direct competitor in the automotive A/C replacement-parts category. Closely comparable business model: broad A/C and thermal product line sold through B2B channels to installers and wholesalers.
- OSC Automotive Products: Specialist aftermarket supplier of automotive A/C components (compressors, condensers, evaporators, hose assemblies). Comparable niche focus on the same installer/wholesale channel UAC serves.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
UAC social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
UAC leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
UAC funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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UAC M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about UAC
What does UAC do?
UAC manufactures and distributes OEM-quality replacement components for automotive air conditioning systems, including compressors, evaporators, condensers, hose assemblies, accumulators/driers, expansion devices, electrical components, and idler pulleys. Products are built at Tier 1 facilities to OE specifications and sold primarily to independent repair shops, dealerships, fleet operators, heavy-duty/agricultural customers, and specialty vehicle builders through a multi-warehouse distribution network spanning the US, Mexico, and Panama.
Is UAC a public or private company?
UAC is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was UAC founded?
UAC was founded in 2014. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is UAC based?
UAC is headquartered in Mansfield, United States, in the North America region.
How does UAC make money?
One revenue line is on record: automotive A/C Replacement Parts Sales.
Who are UAC's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Denso, Valeo, Sanden, Mahle and BorgWarner (Delphi Technologies / PHINIA). Genuine Parts Company is listed as an others. Direct peers are Spectra Premium, NRF (Netherlands Radiator Factory), Standard Motor Products and OSC Automotive Products.
Does UAC have an API?
No public API is recorded for UAC.
What industry is UAC in?
UAC's product category is Automotive Air Conditioning Parts. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACALAA, Automotive HVAC Modules & Integrated Climate Units, with a secondary code of IMACAAAK, Passenger Vehicle Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing (ICE). Its NAICS code is 33639 and its SIC code is 3679.