Silver King
Silver King is a U.S.-based commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturer serving foodservice operators with back-of-house refrigeration products including milk dispensers, undercounters, prep tables, chef bases, and freezers, distributed through 18+ North American distributors under Marmon Foodservice Technologies (Berkshire Hathaway).
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1950
- HeadquartersCarol Stream, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Silver King does
Silver King is a U.S.-based manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment, headquartered in Carol Stream, Illinois and operating as a brand under Marmon Foodservice Technologies, a Marmon Holdings (Berkshire Hathaway) company. The company designs and produces back-of-house refrigeration solutions for foodservice operators across ten product categories — including Majestic milk dispensers, undercounter refrigerators and freezers, prep tables, chef bases, fountainettes, mobile and meatwell freezers, shelf refrigerators, cold holding units, drop-in freezers, and glass door merchandisers — covering more than 80 product models. Core technology centers on commercial-grade construction with stainless steel exteriors, foamed-in-place CFC-free polyurethane insulation, Santoprene gaskets rated at four times standard lifespan, forced-air circulation with automatic defrost, and a portfolio-wide transition to R-290 hydrocarbon refrigerant (GWP of 3) ahead of regulatory phase-outs of legacy R-134A and R-404A systems.
Silver King generates revenue through unit-priced hardware sales facilitated by a network of 18+ North American distributors across the U.S. and Canada, supplemented by direct customer care for quote requests, parts, and service inquiries. The company serves restaurants as its primary segment, with secondary reach into schools, universities, and hospitals — particularly for bulk milk dispensing solutions that reportedly reduce waste by up to 40%. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled at the distributor level. Recent strategic emphasis has shifted toward service-led revenue, evidenced by an equipment registration portal, planned maintenance kits, warranty options extending up to five years, and a network of 170+ authorized service agents that resolve more than 90% of customer inquiries by phone without a service visit.
The business operates within Marmon Foodservice Technologies' portfolio of foodservice brands and benefits from access to shared innovation centers, procurement scale, and balance-sheet support across Marmon Holdings' 200+ business units. In March 2025, Silver King extended its standard parts and labor warranty from one to three years on food preparation and storage equipment. CE certification on select 230V models indicates the beginning of an international expansion path beyond North America. No public revenue, funding, or headcount growth figures are disclosed.
Silver King firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Silver King
- Legal name
- Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Inc.
- Website
- https://silverking.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1950
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Silver King is a U.S.-based commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturer serving foodservice operators with back-of-house refrigeration products including milk dispensers, undercounters, prep tables, chef bases, and freezers, distributed through 18+ North American distributors under Marmon Foodservice Technologies (Berkshire Hathaway).
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Silver King industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
- NAICS
- Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)
- SIC
- Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems (IMAHAKAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (Foodservice) Wholesale (AFAIALAI)
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Where Silver King is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Carol Stream
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Silver King 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
Revenue model
- Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Sales: Silver King generates revenue through the sale of commercial refrigeration equipment including dairy dispensers, undercounters, prep tables, chef bases, freezers, and cold holding units. Products are sold through a network of North American distributors and direct customer contact.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Direct-to-customer pricing through distributors |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Silver King product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Silver King manufactures and sells commercial back-of-house refrigeration equipment for foodservice operators, including dairy dispensers, undercounter refrigerators and freezers, prep tables, chef bases, fountainettes, mobile and meatwell freezers, shelf refrigerators, cold holding units, drop-in freezers, and glass door merchandisers. The product portfolio spans ten categories and 80+ product models, all featuring R-290 eco-friendly refrigerant with a GWP of 3, stainless steel construction, and high-density CFC-free polyurethane insulation. Equipment is sold through a network of North American distributors and backed by a 3-year parts and labor warranty.
Product overview
Silver King is a commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturer with over seven decades of industry expertise, now owned by Marmon Foodservice Technologies (a Berkshire Hathaway company). The product portfolio is a unified suite of back-of-house refrigeration solutions designed for foodservice operations including restaurants, hospitals, schools, and convenience stores. The core offering centers on ten refrigeration product categories: Majestic Milk Dispensers for bulk milk dispensing with dripless technology; Undercounter Refrigerators and Freezers for space-efficient kitchen storage; Prep Tables including countertop and pizza prep stations for food preparation; Chef Bases for supporting cooking equipment; Fountainettes for front-of-house display; Mobile and Meatwell Freezers for transport and frozen storage; Shelf Refrigerators for compact storage; Cold Holding Units for cold food holding; Drop-in Freezers for countertop ice cream storage; and Glass Door Merchandisers for retail display. All products feature R290 eco-friendly refrigerant with GWP of 3, stainless steel construction, high-density CFC-free polyurethane insulation, and are backed by a 3-year parts and labor warranty.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Majestic Milk Dispenser Commercial milk dispensers available in 1, 2, and 3-valve configurations, designed to dispense bulk milk from 3, 5, or 6-gallon bags with dripless spring-loaded lift valves and R290 eco-friendly refrigerant. Targeted at restaurants, schools, universities, and hospitals seeking to reduce waste and labor in dairy handling.
- Undercounter Refrigerators and Freezers Compact refrigeration units designed to fit under countertops in commercial kitchens, available in 24", 27", and 48" widths with drawer and door configurations for refrigeration (36-38°F) and freezer (-5 to 5°F) applications. Targeted at commercial kitchens with space constraints.
- Prep Tables Refrigerated prep stations including countertop prep tables (8 and 12 pan capacity) and pizza prep tables (27" to 92" widths), with drawer and door configurations featuring elevated pan rails, cutting boards, and temperature range of 36-40°F. Targeted at commercial kitchens preparing pizzas, sandwiches, salads, and other fresh items.
- Chef Bases Refrigerated and freezer bases designed to support cooking equipment on top, available in 38" to 97" widths with marine edge, flat top, or flat top with riser configurations and drawer capacities for hotel pans. Targeted at commercial kitchens integrating refrigeration with cooking line equipment.
- Fountainettes Compact refrigerated serving stations with right-hand swing doors and integrated cutting boards, designed for front-of-house beverage and food display in 27", 36", and 48" configurations. Targeted at front-of-house beverage and food service counters.
- Mobile and Meatwell Freezers Mobile freezers and meatwell freezers with insulated sliding or hinged lids, heavy-duty casters, and capacities ranging from 15" to 44" widths, designed for frozen storage and transport. Targeted at foodservice operators needing mobile frozen storage and meat display.
- Shelf Refrigerators Single-shelf refrigerators with left or right-hand swing doors, condenser filter, and internal capacity of approximately 32.9 cubic feet, designed for compact refrigerated storage. Targeted at back-of-house compact storage needs.
- Cold Holding Units Refrigerated drawers and door-type units for cold food holding, available in 18" and 25" configurations with reversible doors and product bin options. Targeted at commercial kitchens holding prepared cold food.
- Drop-in Freezers Countertop drop-in freezers with insulated hinged lids (clear polycarbonate or folding), designed for ice cream and frozen product storage with capacities of 0.96ft³ to 1.3ft³. Targeted at foodservice operators needing countertop frozen storage for ice cream or other frozen items.
- Glass Door Merchandisers Commercial refrigeration units with glass doors designed for product display and merchandising in retail and foodservice environments. Targeted at retail and foodservice operators needing visible product merchandising.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduce waste by up to 40% with bulk milk dispensing
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Silver King
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Silver King technology and API
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- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Silver King partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and primary.
- Marmon Foodservice TechnologiescoreSilver King is a brand of Marmon Foodservice Technologies, one of the category leaders and trusted industry veterans revolutionizing how people eat and drink. Marmon Foodservice Technologies is owned by Marmon Holding, Inc.
- Marmon Holdings / Berkshire HathawaycoreMarmon Holdings is a Berkshire Hathaway company supported by unmatched financial strength. Marmon Holding has access to 200 independent business units and innovation centers.
- Alpha Distributors IncprimaryNorth American distributor for Silver King equipment, located in Harwood Heights, Illinois.
- Celco IncprimaryNorth American distributor for Silver King equipment, located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Don StevensprimaryNorth American distributor for Silver King equipment, with locations in Fenton Missouri, Green Bay Wisconsin, Urbandale Iowa, Springfield Missouri, and southern Wisconsin.
- Equipment Preference IncprimaryNorth American distributor for Silver King equipment, located in Grapevine, Texas.
- H&H MarketingprimaryNorth American distributor for Silver King equipment, located in Tampa, Florida.
- HKE Solutions LLCprimaryNorth American distributor for Silver King equipment, located in Aurora, Colorado.
- Lindox Equipment CorpprimaryNorth American distributor for Silver King equipment, located in Newport News, Virginia.
- Nordon, LLCprimaryNorth American distributor for Silver King equipment, located in Langhorne, Pennsylvania (Northern Delaware coverage).
- Pioneer Sales Company IncprimaryNorth American distributor for Silver King equipment, located in Wilmington, Massachusetts (Connecticut coverage).
- PMA IncprimaryNorth American distributor for Silver King equipment, located in Hayward, California (Alaska coverage).
- PMR RepprimaryNorth American distributor for Silver King equipment, located in Lawrenceville, Georgia (Alabama coverage).
- Pro Reps ExpressprimaryNorth American distributor for Silver King equipment, located in Costa, California (Southern Nevada coverage).
- Specialty Equipment Sales CoprimaryNorth American distributor for Silver King equipment, located in Independence, Ohio (Indiana coverage).
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Silver King competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Continental Refrigerator: Continental Refrigerator manufactures commercial refrigerators, freezers, prep tables, and chef bases sold through foodservice dealers, directly competing with Silver King's product categories and channel model.
- True Manufacturing: True Manufacturing produces commercial refrigerators, freezers, prep tables, undercounters, and chef bases for foodservice operators, overlapping nearly one-for-one with Silver King's back-of-house refrigeration portfolio.
- Master-Bilt (Plexton/CSP): Master-Bilt manufactures commercial refrigeration including walk-ins, reach-ins, and undercounter units for foodservice and retail operators, with overlapping equipment categories and distribution through foodservice dealers.
- Avantco Equipment: Avantco Equipment offers value-priced commercial refrigerators, prep tables, and chef bases through online and dealer channels, addressing the same end customers as Silver King with a more price-oriented positioning.
- Turbo Air: Turbo Air manufactures commercial refrigeration units including undercounters, prep tables, reach-ins, and chef bases for the foodservice industry, directly competing with Silver King's core category set.
- Norlake / Norlake Scientific: Norlake produces commercial and scientific refrigeration equipment including reach-ins, undercounters, and walk-ins serving foodservice operators with a directly overlapping product family.
- Beverage-Air: Beverage-Air produces commercial refrigerators, freezers, and specialty holding equipment for restaurants and foodservice, with overlapping reach-in, undercounter, and prep table categories with Silver King.
Regional players
- Henny Penny: Henny Penny is a foodservice equipment manufacturer focused on cooking and holding equipment for the same restaurant and QSR operators, an adjacent category to Silver King's back-of-house refrigeration focus.
Broad incumbents
- Hoshizaki America: Hoshizaki is a major global manufacturer of commercial refrigeration and ice equipment serving the same restaurant and foodservice end markets as Silver King, with a broader portfolio including ice machines and a wider product line.
Others
- Marmon Foodservice Technologies (sibling brands: Cornelius, Prince Castle): Marmon Foodservice Technologies is Silver King's parent and houses sibling foodservice equipment brands including Cornelius (beverage dispensing) and Prince Castle (food prep). They share distribution, R&D, and end customers but operate as separate product brands rather than direct competitors on Silver King's refrigeration lines.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Silver King compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
Silver King financial estimates
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Frequently asked questions about Silver King
What does Silver King do?
Silver King manufactures and sells commercial back-of-house refrigeration equipment for foodservice operators, including dairy dispensers, undercounter refrigerators and freezers, prep tables, chef bases, fountainettes, mobile and meatwell freezers, shelf refrigerators, cold holding units, drop-in freezers, and glass door merchandisers. The product portfolio spans ten categories and 80+ product models, all featuring R-290 eco-friendly refrigerant with a GWP of 3, stainless steel construction, and high-density CFC-free polyurethane insulation. Equipment is sold through a network of North American distributors and backed by a 3-year parts and labor warranty.
Is Silver King a public or private company?
Silver King is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Silver King founded?
Silver King was founded in 1950. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Silver King based?
Silver King is headquartered in Carol Stream, United States, in the North America region.
How does Silver King make money?
One revenue line is on record: commercial Refrigeration Equipment Sales.
Who are Silver King's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Continental Refrigerator, True Manufacturing, Master-Bilt (Plexton/CSP), Avantco Equipment, Turbo Air, Norlake / Norlake Scientific and Beverage-Air. Henny Penny is listed as a regional player. Hoshizaki America is listed as a broad incumbent. Marmon Foodservice Technologies (sibling brands: Cornelius, Prince Castle) is listed as an others.
Does Silver King have an API?
No public API is recorded for Silver King.
What industry is Silver King in?
Silver King's product category is Commercial Refrigeration Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAKAA, Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems, with a secondary code of AFAIALAI, Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (Foodservice) Wholesale. Its NAICS code is 333415 and its SIC code is 3585.