RefPlus
RefPlus is a Quebec-based manufacturer of custom commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment, specializing in CO2 transcritical systems, sold through a North American distributor network across retail, agro-food, industrial, food-service, and pharmaceutical verticals.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1992
- HeadquartersSaint-hubert, Canada
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What RefPlus does
RefPlus is a privately held Canadian manufacturer of custom commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Saint-Hubert (Longueuil), Quebec, with five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and an R&D center totaling 374,900 square feet on the South Shore of Montreal. The company designs and builds a comprehensive product portfolio — evaporators, air- and water-cooled condensing units (including the ONS CO2 transcritical series), condensers, fluid coolers, CO2-rated gas coolers, coils, air handling units, heat reclaim units, parallel compressor racks, and the Guardian+ family of electronic controllers — and integrates proprietary programs (ZeroLeak, SmartPower, CityQuiet, EcoEfficient+) that the company claims deliver up to 50% reductions in refrigerant use and energy consumption and sub-51 dB acoustic performance.
Its technology base centers on natural refrigerants, particularly CO2 transcritical systems using semi-hermetic compressors from Bitzer, Copeland, and Dorin with PLC-based RS485 remote communication, supported by aerospace-derived welding processes, hydrogen leak detection, and high-pressure receivers rated to 120 bar discharge. Products are configured and quoted through the proprietary Nomis web-based selection platform and sold almost exclusively through a North American distributor network (Canada, USA, parts of Europe) backed by local sales and technical representatives; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.
The company serves five primary verticals — supermarkets and retail, agro-food, industrial refrigeration and food production, food services and restaurants, and medical, pharmaceutical and laboratories — with approximately 250 employees, an annual production capacity of 4,400 units, and named case-study customers including Kelvin-Emtech (Videotron data center, Montreal) and Firestone (California cold warehouse). Strategic positioning emphasizes regulatory tailwinds from F-gas and decarbonization policy, reinforced by ISO 9001:2015, ATMO Approved Natural Refrigerants Label (2025), and CSA/UL/NSF/AHRI/CRN certifications; the June 2023 acquisition of Ceptek Inc. extended the platform into large-capacity industrial CO2 equipment.
RefPlus firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- RefPlus
- Legal name
- REFPLUS INC.
- Website
- https://refplus.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1992
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- RefPlus is a Quebec-based manufacturer of custom commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment, specializing in CO2 transcritical systems, sold through a North American distributor network across retail, agro-food, industrial, food-service, and pharmaceutical verticals.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
RefPlus industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)
- SIC
- Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems (IMAHAKAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH), Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG)
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Where RefPlus is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Saint-hubert
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices6 records
Markets served
RefPlus business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Sales: RefPlus manufactures and sells custom commercial refrigeration equipment including evaporators, condensing units, condensers, fluid coolers, gas coolers, coils, air handling units, heat reclaim units, parallel compressors, controllers, and options. Products are sold through a distributor network across North America with both standard and custom configurations available.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
RefPlus product offering
Product offeringCore offering
RefPlus designs, engineers, and manufactures custom commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment—including evaporators, condensing units, condensers, fluid coolers, gas coolers, coils, air handling units, heat reclaim units, parallel compressors, and electronic controllers—primarily for CO2 (R-744) natural-refrigerant systems. The company produces roughly 4,400 units per year across five plants totaling 374,900 sq ft of manufacturing space on Montreal's South Shore, supplying supermarkets, agro-food processors, industrial food producers, food service operators, and medical/pharmaceutical facilities through a North American distributor network.
Product overview
RefPlus is a manufacturer of custom commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment based in Montreal, Canada. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of refrigeration products organized into categories including Evaporators (commercial/industrial walk-in, reach-in, blast freezers, gravity coils), Condensing Units (air-cooled, water-cooled, CO2 transcritical like ONS CO2 Series, remote), Condensers, Fluid Coolers, Gas Coolers (CO2 industrial including Big-V series), Coils, Air Handling Units (CS Series), Heat Reclaim units (BZD-KZD), Parallel Compressors (EcoZonePlus, Spectrum, Mini Spectrum), and Guardian+ Controllers (RC-A, RC-C, RC-F, RC-L, RC-S). Options include Opti-Mist+ adiabatic pre-cooling and Pump Packages. The Nomis web-based tool supports product selection and configuration. Products serve applications in supermarkets/retail, agro-food, industrial refrigeration/food production, food services/restaurants, and medical/pharmaceutical/laboratories.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Guardian+: State-of-the-art electronic controller family for walk-in evaporators, condensers, fluid coolers, cold rooms and walk-in freezers
- EcoEfficient+
- ZeroLeak
- CityQuiet
- SmartPower
- Stock+
- Custom+
- Natural Refrigerants+
- Quality+
- Ceptek
Products and services
- Condensing Units Custom-engineered commercial condensing units used in CO2 (R-744) refrigeration systems for supermarkets, food retail, food service, and light industrial applications. Sold through North American refrigeration distributors and contractors.
- Evaporators
- Condensers
- Fluid Coolers
- Gas Coolers
- Coils
- Air Handling Units
- Heat Reclaim Units
- Parallel Compressors
- Guardian+ Controllers
- Opti-Mist+
- Pump Package CO2 refrigeration pump package introduced in 2023 to support RefPlus's transcritical and subcritical refrigeration systems, sold as part of the company's equipment lineup.
- Nomis Selection Software
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 50% reduction in refrigerant use with ZeroLeak program
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use RefPlus
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
RefPlus technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
RefPlus partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Ceptek Inc.coreRefPlus acquired Ceptek Inc. in June 2023. Ceptek, located in Granby, Quebec, is a pioneer in manufacturing large-capacity CO2 industrial equipment including central refrigeration systems, high-temperature industrial heat pumps, fluid coolers, and technical rooms. The acquisition strengthens RefPlus's position as North American leader in custom refrigeration and provides additional know-how for large CO2 refrigeration equipment manufacturing. Ceptek's expertise combined with RefPlus's extensive design and manufacturing capacity creates a unique complete CO2 refrigeration solution proposition in North America.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
RefPlus competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Zero Zone: Zero Zone manufactures refrigerated display cases, walk-in coolers and freezers, and commercial refrigeration systems for grocery, convenience store, and foodservice customers in North America. It directly competes with RefPlus in walk-in and retail refrigeration.
- Cimco Refrigeration: Cimco is a Canadian designer and manufacturer of industrial and commercial refrigeration systems, including ammonia and CO2 installations for food processing, cold storage, and ice rinks. Its Canadian base and CO2 expertise make it a close geographic and product peer.
- Hillphoenix (Dover Refrigeration): Hillphoenix designs and manufactures commercial CO2 and HFC refrigeration systems, display cases, and rack systems primarily for grocery and food retail in North America. It is a direct competitor in CO2-based refrigeration and shares RefPlus's supermarket/retail focus.
- Russell Coil / Russell HVAC: Russell manufactures commercial refrigeration coils, unit coolers, and condensing units distributed through HVACR wholesalers across North America. It directly overlaps RefPlus's commercial evaporator, coil, and condensing unit lines sold through distributors.
- Heatcraft Refrigeration (Lennox International): Heatcraft is one of North America's largest manufacturers of commercial refrigeration equipment (evaporators, condensers, condensing units) for supermarkets, cold storage, and food service. It is the most direct competitor to RefPlus in product line, customer base, and channel model.
- Krack (Krackeler Brothers): Krack designs and manufactures commercial refrigeration coils, unit coolers, and condensing units distributed through HVACR wholesalers in North America. It is a direct peer in commercial refrigeration components sold through a distributor channel.
- Trenton Refrigeration: Trenton Refrigeration designs and builds custom industrial refrigeration systems, including ammonia and CO2 installations, for food processing and cold storage in North America. It overlaps RefPlus's industrial CO2 refrigeration line including Ceptek-acquired capabilities.
- Bohn (Heatcraft brand): Bohn, part of Heatcraft/Lennox, manufactures commercial refrigeration equipment including condensing units, evaporators, and fluid coolers for cold storage and food processing. It directly competes with RefPlus in industrial and commercial condensing units and fluid coolers.
Broad incumbents
- Carrier Commercial Refrigeration: Carrier is a global HVAC and refrigeration incumbent offering commercial and industrial refrigeration systems, condensing units, and controls. It competes with RefPlus across multiple product lines but operates at much greater scale and offers a broader portfolio.
- Danfoss: Danfoss is a global manufacturer of refrigeration components, compressors, and controls — including CO2 transcritical solutions — and supplies many of the same supermarket and industrial customers RefPlus serves. It is both an enabling supplier ecosystem participant and a broad competitor in integrated CO2 systems.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
RefPlus social profiles
Digital presenceRefPlus compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
RefPlus financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
RefPlus leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
RefPlus subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
RefPlus funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
RefPlus M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about RefPlus
What does RefPlus do?
RefPlus designs, engineers, and manufactures custom commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment—including evaporators, condensing units, condensers, fluid coolers, gas coolers, coils, air handling units, heat reclaim units, parallel compressors, and electronic controllers—primarily for CO2 (R-744) natural-refrigerant systems. The company produces roughly 4,400 units per year across five plants totaling 374,900 sq ft of manufacturing space on Montreal's South Shore, supplying supermarkets, agro-food processors, industrial food producers, food service operators, and medical/pharmaceutical facilities through a North American distributor network.
Is RefPlus a public or private company?
RefPlus is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was RefPlus founded?
RefPlus was founded in 1992. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is RefPlus based?
RefPlus is headquartered in Saint-hubert, Canada, in the North America region.
How does RefPlus make money?
One revenue line is on record: commercial Refrigeration Equipment Sales.
Who are RefPlus's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Zero Zone, Cimco Refrigeration, Hillphoenix (Dover Refrigeration), Russell Coil / Russell HVAC, Heatcraft Refrigeration (Lennox International), Krack (Krackeler Brothers), Trenton Refrigeration and Bohn (Heatcraft brand). Broad incumbents are Carrier Commercial Refrigeration and Danfoss.
Does RefPlus have an API?
No public API is recorded for RefPlus.
What industry is RefPlus in?
RefPlus's product category is Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAKAA, Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems, with a secondary code of IMAHAKAH, Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors). Its NAICS code is 333415 and its SIC code is 3585.