Kylma

What Kylma does

Kylma is a Swedish B2B technical wholesale distributor (teknikhandel) specializing in refrigeration and HVAC components, self-described as Sweden's leading technical trade in cooling and heat pumps. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Sweden, the company serves professional refrigeration contractors (kylentreprenörer) across commercial, industrial, and residential cooling applications. Kylma distributes a comprehensive portfolio including cooling and freezing units, compressors (semi-hermetic, rotary, hermetic, screw, scroll, open), refrigerant coolers and condensers, evaporators, control and regulation systems, automation and control valves, fittings, installation materials, refrigerants and oils, service equipment and tools, full HVAC product lines (heat pumps, split/multi/VRF systems, chillers, data center cooling), and a specialized CO2 (R744) product range. Supply is sourced from ten-plus leading international manufacturers including Bitzer, Danfoss, Copeland, Carel, Toshiba, SCM Frigo, Embraco, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Aermec, and Johnson Controls.

The company operates a hybrid physical-digital distribution model: seven store-with-pickup-warehouse locations across Sweden (Stockholm N/S, Göteborg, Malmö, Jönköping, Sundsvall, Västerås) plus an e-commerce platform at kylma.se. Daily nationwide shipping serves time-sensitive contractor demand, and customer accounts require Swedish organization number registration plus F-Gas refrigerant handling certification, locking in a professional buyer pool. The business model is straightforward B2B hardware sales with non-public pricing visible only to registered business customers. Kylma is a subsidiary of Beijer Ref Group, an international refrigeration wholesale group, providing access to group-level supplier relationships, the BeijerRef Academy training program, and aggregated purchasing leverage. The company has 51-100 employees and runs sub-brands including Kylma Selections (control and regulation accessories) and Kylma Compacta (compact refrigeration units) to capture private-label margin alongside third-party distribution.

Name

Kylma

Legal name

Kylma

Website

https://kylma.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kylma is Sweden's leading B2B technical wholesale distributor of refrigeration and HVAC components, serving professional refrigeration contractors nationwide through seven physical pickup-warehouse stores and an e-commerce platform stocked with leading international manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC and Refrigeration Components Distribution

NAICS

Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740), Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42373)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious & Cultural Foods Wholesale (Halal, Kosher, etc.) (AFAIAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

HVAC, Water Heaters & Indoor Air Quality Distribution (CRAOAFAJ)

Keywords

• Refrigeration components wholesale
• HVAC equipment distribution
• Commercial cooling supplies
• Heat pump components
• Refrigeration contractor supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. B2B Wholesale Distribution: Kylma operates as a wholesale distributor (teknikhandel) selling refrigeration and HVAC components to professional refrigeration contractors. The company stocks and distributes compressors, condensers, evaporators, control valves, refrigerants, oils, and service equipment from leading international manufacturers. Revenue is generated through product sales with prices visible only to registered business customers (requires company registration with organization number and F-Gas certificate).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kylma is a B2B wholesale distributor selling refrigeration and HVAC components — including compressors, condensers, evaporators, refrigerants, expansion valves, control systems, and service equipment — to professional refrigeration contractors in Sweden. The company operates seven physical stores with pickup warehouses across Sweden alongside a full e-commerce platform, stocking products from leading international manufacturers such as Bitzer, Danfoss, Toshiba, Copeland, Carel, and SCM Frigo.

Product overview

Kylma is Sweden's leading technical trading company specializing in cooling and heat pump products. They operate as a wholesale distributor for leading manufacturers, offering a comprehensive portfolio of refrigeration and HVAC components. The product range includes cooling/freezing units (Aggregat), compressors (semi-hermetic, rotary, hermetic, screw, scroll, open types), refrigerant coolers and condensers, evaporators and fan air coolers, control and regulation systems (CAREL, Danfoss ADAP KOOL, Johnson Controls), automatic control valves, fittings and valves, installation materials, refrigerants and oils, service equipment and tools, HVAC products (heat pumps, split/multi/VRF systems, fan coil units, data center cooling), and specialized CO2 (R744) products. The company stocks and delivers from their central warehouse or directly from their stores across Sweden, serving refrigeration contractors throughout the country.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kylma Selections: Brand for flow switches, fan regulation, enclosures, package solutions, temperature logging, and energy meters in the control and regulation product category.
• Kylma Compacta
• Kylma Compacta och SCM

Products and services

• Cooling & Freezing Units (Aggregat kyl & frys) Complete cooling and freezing unit systems for commercial and industrial refrigeration, including custom-built units (Kylaggregat - kundanpassade), indoor and outdoor air-cooled units, indoor liquid-cooled units, and ice machines, sold to professional refrigeration contractors.
• Compressors (Kompressorer) Wide range of compressors including semi-hermetic (Bitzer, Dorin), rotary (Toshiba), hermetic (Cubigel, Danfoss, Embraco, Secop, Tecumseh), screw (Bitzer), scroll (Bitzer, Copeland, Danfoss, Embraco), and open refrigeration compressors for HVAC and refrigeration applications.
• Refrigerant Coolers & Condensers (Kylmedelkylare & Kondensorer) Air-cooled condensers and gas coolers, air-cooled refrigerant coolers, liquid-cooled condensers, plate heat exchangers, and shell-and-tube condensers for various refrigeration applications.
• Evaporators, Fan Air Coolers & Natural Convection Units (Förångare, fläktluftkylare, egenkonvektion) Evaporators including fan evaporators for cold storage with and without defrosting (R744 and HFC/HFO variants), freezer room evaporators, fan air coolers, air conditioning coils, natural convection elements for HFC, NH3 (R717), CO2 (R744) and refrigerants, plus spare parts.
• Control & Regulation Systems (Styr & regler) Control and regulation products including CAREL thermostats for refrigerated/frozen cabinets and rooms, CO2 Heosbox units, programmable controllers, displays, electronic expansion valves, refrigerant alarms and gas detectors, temperature and pressure sensors, humidity sensors, data logging and monitoring, plus Kylma Selections, SAMON/GLACIÄR products, Danfoss ADAP KOOL, and Johnson Controls solutions.
• Automation & Control Valves (Automatik, Reglerventiler) Automatic control components including KP and service thermostats, pressure switches for all refrigerants (including NH3, CO2 and ATEX variants), water valves, expansion valves (electronic, thermostatic, two-stage), solenoid valves, capacity regulation valves, suction pressure regulators, evaporator pressure regulators, start regulators, electric level control, and oil regulators.
• Fittings & Valves (Armatur & Ventiler)

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BitzercoreTechnology or IntegrationBitzer is a world-leading manufacturer of compressors for refrigeration and air conditioning. Kylma distributes Bitzer products including semi-hermetic compressors, screw compressors, scroll compressors, and open refrigeration compressors.
• CarelcoreTechnology or IntegrationCarel is a leading manufacturer of electronic controls for refrigeration and air conditioning. Kylma distributes Carel products including thermostats for refrigeration/freezer cabinets and rooms, CO2 Heosbox units, programmable controllers, displays, electronic expansion valves, and gas detectors.
• SCM FrigocoreTechnology or IntegrationSCM Frigo manufactures refrigeration condensing units and CO2 systems. Kylma distributes SCM products including Cubo2 Smart/Aqua, Cubo2 Plus, MWS booster, MWL booster, MWT booster, Chiller modules, and CO2 Heatpump units.
• ToshibacoreTechnology or IntegrationToshiba is a manufacturer of rotation compressors and HVAC equipment. Kylma distributes Toshiba products including rotation compressors and Toshiba's VRF and multi-split systems.
• DanfosscoreTechnology or IntegrationDanfoss is a global leader in refrigeration and air conditioning components. Kylma distributes Danfoss products including hermetic compressors, scroll compressors, ADAP KOOL control systems, expansion valves, pressure transmitters, and iCO2 solutions for CO2 applications.
• CopelandcoreTechnology or IntegrationCopeland manufactures scroll compressors for HVAC and refrigeration applications. Kylma distributes Copeland scroll compressors as part of their comprehensive compressor portfolio.
• EmbracocoreTechnology or IntegrationEmbraco is a manufacturer of compressors for household and light commercial refrigeration. Kylma distributes Embraco products including hermetic compressors and scroll compressors.
• Mitsubishi Heavy IndustriescoreTechnology or IntegrationMitsubishi Heavy Industries manufactures HVAC equipment including outdoor units and indoor units for wall, ceiling, and duct applications. Kylma distributes Mitsubishi Heavy Industries products for residential and commercial HVAC.
• AermeccoreTechnology or IntegrationAermec is a manufacturer of HVAC systems including chillers and heat pumps. Kylma distributes Aermec products and offers registration for Aermec confidence insurance (trygghetsförsäkring).
• Johnson ControlscoreTechnology or IntegrationJohnson Controls manufactures building automation and HVAC control products. Kylma distributes Johnson Controls products including fan controls, temperature sensors, and pressure transmitters for refrigeration applications.
• Beijer Ref GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKylma is part of the Beijer Ref Group, a major international refrigeration and air conditioning wholesale group. This affiliation provides access to an extensive network and product portfolio across multiple markets.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lennox International: HVAC manufacturer and distributor with significant presence in commercial and residential cooling. Overlaps with Kylma in refrigeration and heat-pump markets, and competes for the same contractor relationships in select product lines.
• Carrier Global Corporation: Global HVAC and refrigeration OEM with a large network of distribution businesses. Comparable as a refrigeration/HVAC market participant that sells through — and at times competes with — independent distributors like Kylma.
• Würth Group: Global market leader in fastening and assembly materials distribution, with adjacent HVAC/R and industrial MRO categories. Comparable as a large technical-trade distributor with branch-based contractor service, but with much broader scope.
• Rexel SA: Global electrical and energy-management products distributor with growing HVAC offerings. Comparable in B2B distribution scale, branch network, and contractor customer base, though broader in scope than Kylma's refrigeration focus.
• RS Group plc (RS Components): Global distributor of industrial and electronic components, including HVAC/R service tools, controls, and consumables. Comparable as a B2B multi-category technical distributor with e-commerce-led sales, though broader and less refrigeration-specialized than Kylma.

Direct peers

• Beijer Ref AB: Publicly listed parent company of Kylma and one of the world's largest refrigeration and air-conditioning wholesale groups. Operates the same core business model (B2B distribution of refrigeration/HVAC components and refrigerants to contractors) across multiple countries, making it the closest structural and strategic comparable.
• Watsco Inc. Largest US distributor of HVAC and refrigeration products, serving contractors through a branch network. Closely comparable to Kylma in business model (B2B distribution to HVAC/R contractors), category breadth (equipment, parts, controls), and reliance on contractor relationships.
• Ferguson Enterprises: Large US distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and related specialty products, including refrigeration components. Overlaps with Kylma in HVAC/R distribution to professional contractors with national branch networks.
• Ahlsell AB: Leading Nordic technical wholesale distributor serving installers, contractors, and industrial customers with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration products. Closely comparable as a regional technical trade competitor to refrigeration/HVAC contractors in the Nordic market.
• Johnstone Supply: US HVAC/R parts and equipment distributor organized as a cooperative serving independent contractors. Comparable to Kylma in contractor-only GTM, refrigeration/HVAC component assortment, and branch-with-pickup distribution model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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