What Hillphoenix does

Hillphoenix is a U.S.-based manufacturer of commercial refrigeration systems, refrigerated display cases, specialty products, and power distribution systems for the food retail and industrial cold chain. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV), operating within the Dover Food Retail segment and headquartered in Conyers, Georgia, with manufacturing and office locations across Virginia, Phoenix, Richmond, Keosauqua, and Centerville. Its customer base spans supermarkets, convenience stores, dollar discount stores, drug stores, mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs, and industrial cold storage, food processing, and pharmaceutical operators in North America and the Caribbean.

Hillphoenix's technology platform is anchored by the Advansor CO2 transcritical refrigeration system, with over 15,000 global installations worldwide. The portfolio includes the recently launched AdvansorUltra (first standardized industrial CO2 rack system, up to 450TR) and the Next Generation Flex Mini (March 2026), supplemented by add-on technologies such as CO2ThermaBoost heat reclaim, low-pressure ejectors, parallel compression, and the proprietary Coolgenix conductive cooling display case line. Sub-brands include Second Nature (natural refrigerants), Advansor, Clarity reach-in merchandisers, and PowerWall power systems. The company holds EPA GreenChill Store Certification Excellence for 13 consecutive years and supports compliance with CARB, EPA SNAP, and EU MDR regulations.

The business model combines B2B hardware sales (display cases, refrigeration systems, power systems) with professional services delivered through The AMS Group (construction, retail energy solutions, industrial design-build, turnkey refrigeration, aftermarket parts) and the Learning Center training programs. Distribution runs through direct enterprise field sales for large supermarket chains and industrial customers, complemented by a nationwide dealer network (Find A Dealer) and an event-driven presence at IDDBA, FMI, NACS, and AFFI trade shows. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with a project-based, engineered-solutions go-to-market motion.

Name

Hillphoenix

Legal name

Hillphoenix

Website

https://hillphoenix.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Hillphoenix is a U.S. manufacturer of commercial CO2 refrigeration systems, refrigerated display cases, and power systems for food retailers and industrial cold-chain operators. A subsidiary of Dover Corporation, it leads in natural refrigerant technology through its Advansor platform with 15,000+ global installations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems (IMAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG), Refrigeration & Cold-Chain Equipment Service (IMAIABAE), Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (Foodservice) Wholesale (AFAIALAI)

Keywords

• Commercial refrigeration systems
• Refrigerated display cases
• CO2 transcritical refrigeration
• Natural refrigerant solutions
• Industrial cold storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Conyers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Refrigeration Systems: Sale of CO2 transcritical refrigeration systems, industrial CO2 rack systems, and remote/self-contained refrigeration systems for food retail and industrial applications.
2. Display Cases: Sale of refrigerated display cases including multi-deck cases, reach-in merchandisers, bakery/deli cases, and specialty cases for various food retail formats.
3. Power Systems: Sale and installation of power distribution and control systems including PowerWall for food retail applications.
4. The AMS Group Aftermarket Solutions: Construction and service, retail energy solutions, industrial design-build, turnkey retail refrigeration, and aftermarket parts and services.
5. Training and Learning Center Services: Technical training for technicians transitioning to transcritical CO2 systems, including upgraded training facility in Conyers, Georgia.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hillphoenix designs, manufactures, and sells commercial CO2 transcritical refrigeration systems, refrigerated display cases (multi-deck, reach-in, bakery/deli), and power distribution systems for food retailers and industrial customers. Through its AMS Group division, it delivers aftermarket construction, managed rollouts, design-build, and turnkey refrigeration services. Its technology platforms—Advansor CO2 (15,000+ global installations), Coolgenix conductive cooling, and the newly launched AdvansorUltra standardized industrial rack and Next Generation Flex Mini—anchor its natural-refrigerant portfolio.

Product overview

Hillphoenix is a comprehensive commercial refrigeration and food retail equipment manufacturer offering integrated solutions across multiple product lines. The portfolio centers on display cases (including Clarity Reach-In and Coolgenix conductive cooling models), CO2 transcritical refrigeration systems based on the Advansor platform with technologies like ThermaBoost, Low-Pressure Ejectors, and Parallel Compression, power distribution systems, small format retail cases, and The AMS Group aftermarket services. The company recently launched the AdvansorUltra standardized industrial CO2 rack system (January 2026) and Next Generation Flex Mini CO2 transcritical system (March 2026). Hillphoenix operates as a division of Dover Food Retail and has installed over 15,000 Advansor CO2 systems globally. The company serves supermarket, convenience store, dollar discount, drug store, food service, mass merchandiser, membership, and warehouse segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Second Nature: Natural refrigerant brand including CO2 (R-744) and R-290 (propane) refrigeration solutions. Encompasses the Advansor CO2 booster platform with over 15,000 global installations.
• Advansor
• AdvansorUltra
• Flex Mini
• Coolgenix
• Clarity
• The AMS Group

Products and services

• Display Cases Comprehensive line of refrigerated display cases for food retail including open multi-deck cases, glass door merchandisers, and specialty cases for supermarkets, convenience stores, dollar discount stores, and drug stores.
• CO2 Refrigeration Systems (Advansor Platform) CO2 transcritical refrigeration systems for food retail and industrial applications based on the Advansor platform, using natural refrigerant R-744 with booster, low-pressure ejector, and parallel compression technologies.
• Next Generation Flex Mini High-performance CO2 transcritical refrigeration system engineered for food retail and industrial settings, featuring advanced low-pressure ejector technology, filter-less oil separator, and integrated bypass valves to minimize maintenance downtime.
• AdvansorUltra First standardized industrial CO2 rack system offering capacities up to 450TR (1,583kW), handling temperatures from -25°F to 20°F with specialized capabilities extending to -57°F, targeting cold storage, food processing, and pharmaceutical markets.
• Clarity Reach-In Merchandisers Customizable glass door reach-in merchandisers with various merchandising options, featuring Clarity glass door technology for enhanced product visibility in food retail environments.
• Coolgenix 2.0 Conductive cooling display cases using secondary coolant technology that cools through direct contact heat transfer, extending product freshness and shelf life of meat and seafood beyond traditional gravity coil or blower coil refrigeration.
• Power Systems Power distribution and control systems including the PowerWall solution for managing power distribution in food retail environments.
• Small Format Food Retail Cases Refrigerated display cases designed for convenience stores, dollar discount stores, drug stores, and other small-format retail environments requiring space-efficient merchandising.
• Industrial Refrigeration Systems Industrial CO2 refrigeration systems for cold storage warehouses, distribution centers, food processing facilities, and pharmaceutical applications requiring large capacities up to 450TR and temperature ranges down to -57°F.
• The AMS Group Aftermarket Solutions Aftermarket solutions division offering construction and service, retail energy solutions, industrial design-build, turnkey retail refrigeration services, and managed multi-state rollouts for national retailers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-50% energy reduction with R-290 self-contained cases
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• Anthony Brand (within Dover)minorOthers · 1 October 2025Anthony brand manufacturing being relocated from Sylmar, CA to Dover Food Retail's Virginia campus as part of manufacturing expansion.
• Ralph's Supermercado y MayoristaflagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 December 2024Hillphoenix supplied CO2 systems for Puerto Rico's first-ever all CO2 refrigerated supermarket opened in December 2024. Project included CO2 system, display cases, and PowerWall power distribution system.
• Dover Food RetailcoreOthersHillphoenix is a division/brand within Dover Food Retail, which is part of Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV). Dover Food Retail is a leading manufacturer of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems and refrigerated display cases.
• American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-year partnership with AFFI. Hillphoenix sponsors AFFI-CON conference and the annual 'Power of Frozen' report, participating in panel discussions on frozen food retail trends and innovations.
• Cingari Family Markets ShopRiteflagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership on full-store CO2 refrigeration upgrade during remodel. Hillphoenix and dealer AMF executed the transition to sustainable refrigeration systems and efficient display cases.
• DeCicco & SonscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNew York grocer opening ninth CO2 store and first R290 store. Partnership spans seven new CO2-equipped stores over the past decade plus two converted stores.
• AMF (Dealer Partner)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer partner working with Hillphoenix on ShopRite remodel projects, providing installation and execution support.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Zero Zone: Zero Zone manufactures refrigerated display cases and CO2/NH3 refrigeration systems for supermarkets, c-stores, and industrial customers. It is a direct peer to Hillphoenix with overlapping CO2 product lines and similar focus on natural refrigerant solutions for food retail.
• Hussmann: Hussmann (owned by Panasonic) is a direct competitor in commercial refrigerated display cases and supermarket refrigeration systems. It serves the same food retail customer base (Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons) with overlapping CO2 and HFC product lines, making it Hillphoenix's closest large-scale competitor.
• Heatcraft Refrigeration Products: Heatcraft (a Lennox International business) manufactures commercial and industrial refrigeration systems, including condensing units and compressors used in food retail and cold storage. It is a direct peer to Hillphoenix in refrigeration systems serving convenience stores, supermarkets, and industrial cold storage customers.
• True Manufacturing: True Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer of commercial refrigeration including reach-in refrigerators and display cases for foodservice and retail. It directly competes with Hillphoenix in refrigerated merchandisers and small-format cases for convenience stores and foodservice operators.

Others

• Danfoss: Danfoss supplies refrigeration and air-conditioning components including valves, controls, and electronic controllers used in CO2 refrigeration systems. While not a direct competitor, Danfoss is a key ecosystem enabler whose products integrate into Hillphoenix's refrigeration system offerings and compete in adjacent component categories.
• Emerson Climate Technologies: Emerson (Copeland) is a major manufacturer of refrigeration compressors and controls, including CO2 compressor technology. It is both a supplier to and adjacent competitor of Hillphoenix in refrigeration system components, with strong relationships across commercial refrigeration OEMs.

Emerging players

• BITZER US: BITZER is a global manufacturer of refrigeration compressors, including CO2 compressors used in commercial and industrial transcritical systems. It supplies compression technology that competes with Hillphoenix's Advansor platform components, particularly in industrial refrigeration applications.

Broad incumbents

• Carrier Commercial Refrigeration: Carrier Commercial Refrigeration is a broad incumbent offering refrigerated display cases, refrigeration systems, and CO2 solutions across grocery, foodservice, and industrial markets. As part of Carrier Global Corporation, it has the scale, service network, and R&D resources that pressure Hillphoenix across multiple food retail and industrial accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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