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UAC
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UAC
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uacparts.com
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Private
Founded yearint
2014
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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.

Short descriptiontext

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.

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Operating
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101–250
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HeadquartersMansfield, United States
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Mansfield
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices9 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
automotive air conditioning parts, A/C replacement components, aftermarket auto parts, vehicle climate control, heavy duty A/C systems
Industry2 codes
1Automotive HVAC Modules & Integrated Climate Units
CodeIMACALAAPrimaryYes
2Passenger Vehicle Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing (ICE)
CodeIMACAAAKPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing33639
  • Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing33632
SIC code1 code
  • Electronic Components, Nec3679
Product category
Automotive Air Conditioning Parts
Social media profiles1 record
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Automotive A/C Replacement Parts Sales
TypeHardware Sales
Description

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.

uacparts.com
Marketing channels4 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels4 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

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.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

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.

Product and service1 record
1Compressors
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Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Peers10 records
1Denso
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

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.

2Genuine Parts Company
TypeOthers
Description

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.

3Valeo
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

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.

4Spectra Premium
TypeDirect peer
Description

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.

5NRF (Netherlands Radiator Factory)
TypeDirect peer
Description

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.

6Standard Motor Products
TypeDirect peer
Description

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.

7Sanden
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

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.

8Mahle
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

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.

9OSC Automotive Products
TypeDirect peer
Description

Specialist aftermarket supplier of automotive A/C components (compressors, condensers, evaporators, hose assemblies). Comparable niche focus on the same installer/wholesale channel UAC serves.

10BorgWarner (Delphi Technologies / PHINIA)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

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.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks7 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Customer concentration

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Segment5 records

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Ideal customer profile4 records

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Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds1 record

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Investors1 record

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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UAC

Automotive Air Conditioning Partsuacparts.com

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.

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)

Keywords

  • Automotive air conditioning parts
  • A/C replacement components
  • Aftermarket auto parts
  • Vehicle climate control
  • Heavy duty A/C systems

Where UAC is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

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

  1. 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 offering

Core 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 profile

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

UAC technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

UAC partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

UAC competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad 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

Digital presence

UAC financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

UAC leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

UAC funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

UAC M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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.

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