What G&D CHILLERS does

G&D Chillers, Inc. is a privately held Oregon-based manufacturer of glycol-based chilling systems serving commercial and industrial customers across more than ten verticals. Founded in 1993 and operating as a subsidiary of Ingersoll Rand, the company designs and builds packaged chillers using closed-loop refrigeration with propylene glycol as the cooling medium, incorporating scroll compressors, semi-hermetic compressors, brazed plate heat exchangers, and electronic expansion valves. Engineering and manufacturing are concentrated in Junction City and Eugene, Oregon.

The product portfolio spans more than twenty chiller models and accessory lines organized around a modular platform architecture. Core series include Single Stage and Multi Stage packaged chillers, Vertical Air units up to 300 tons, GDX Series data-center chillers with Danfoss Turbocor oil-free magnetic bearing compressors, Summit Air Series (20-200 tons) for commercial HVAC, ELITE 290 with R290 propane, A2L low-GWP platform, ForgeLine HT for industrial high-temperature applications, LSX Ultra-Low Temp (down to -60°F) for cannabis and gas recovery, and the Portable Fire & Ice platform. The company has deployed chillers in over 2,400 breweries and 2,900 wineries worldwide, with additional installations across biogas, data centers, food processing, pharmaceutical, dairy, and general industrial customers including Boeing and Intel.

G&D operates a sales-led, quote-based business with engineering consultation for sizing. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of packaged chillers and accessories, supplemented by a one-year-included remote monitoring subscription on the Carel tERA platform, custom fabrication through an ETL-approved panel shop, and after-sales technical support including 24/7 service and quarterly technician training. Go-to-market combines direct field sales, inside sales via phone and web, mechanical-contractor channels for HVAC, trade-show presence at events such as Craft Brewers Conference and Oregon Wine Symposium, and partnerships with more than thirty state brewer guilds and major wine, distilling, and spirits associations.

Name

G&D CHILLERS

Legal name

G&D Chillers, Inc.

Website

https://gdchillers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

G&D Chillers manufactures glycol-based packaged chilling systems for breweries, wineries, distilleries, data centers, cannabis extraction, biogas, food processing, and industrial customers, operating as a subsidiary of Ingersoll Rand out of Eugene, Oregon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Eugene

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Glycol Chiller Sales: Manufacture and sale of packaged glycol chilling systems. Product lines include Single Stage, Multi Stage, Vertical Air, HVAC, GDX, Modular, ForgeLine HT, LSX Ultra-Low Temp, Fire & Ice portable, and custom builds. Sales are quote-based with engineering consultation for sizing.
2. Accessories and Components: Sale of glycol chiller accessories including expansion modules, pump and reservoir stands, glycol fan coils, plate and frame heat exchangers, cold water skids, piping installations, and replacement parts.
3. Remote Monitoring Services: One-year free remote monitoring subscription included with stationary chillers. Optional Simple Monitoring Solution (SMS) for retrofit on all brands. Carel tERA platform provides web-based monitoring with SMS alerts.
4. Technical Support and Consultation: Pre-sale sizing consultation, piping design services, and after-sale technical support. After-hours 24/7 tech support available. Quarterly glycol refrigeration training offered to technicians.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

G&D Chillers designs, manufactures, and sells packaged glycol chilling systems for commercial and industrial process cooling. Its core products are air-cooled chiller units using propylene glycol in a closed refrigeration loop, with capacities ranging from 1 to 300 tons, sold primarily to breweries, wineries, distilleries, cideries, data centers, cannabis extraction facilities, food and dairy processors, biogas plants, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and general industrial customers. Offerings include standard product lines (Single Stage, Multi Stage, Vertical Air, Modular, HVAC Summit Air, GDX, ForgeLine HT, LSX Ultra-Low Temp, Fire & Ice portable, ELITE 290 R290, and A2L refrigerant series), custom fabrication, accessories, and Carel-based remote monitoring.

Product overview

G&D Chillers is a manufacturer of glycol chilling systems with over 30 years of experience serving commercial and industrial markets. The product portfolio is organized as a modular platform architecture centered on glycol refrigeration technology. Core products include Single Stage and Multi Stage Series (compact to mid-capacity packaged chillers), Vertical Air Series (high-volume turnkey units), Summit Air Series for HVAC (20-200 tons), GDX Series for data centers (featuring Danfoss Turbocor oil-free compressors), and LSX Ultra-Low Temp Series for cannabis/extraction applications (down to -60F). The company also offers portable Fire & Ice units, alternative refrigerant options including A2L and R290 Elite 290 Series, ForgeLine HT for industrial high-temperature applications, Modular Series with expansion modules for scalable growth, and a full range of accessories including glycol heaters, cold water skids, pump reservoirs, fan coils, plate heat exchangers, and remote monitoring solutions (Carel tERA platform and Simple Monitoring Solution). Custom builds and piping installation services are available. Products are designed and manufactured in Oregon, USA, with service and support spanning breweries, wineries, distilleries, cideries, data centers, cannabis, food processing, biogas, dairy, medical, and industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fire & Ice: Portable glycol chilling and heating product line for over two decades
• GDX Series
• Summit Air Series
• ForgeLine HT Series
• LSX Ultra-Low Temp
• ELITE 290

Products and services

• Single Stage Series Chillers Compact, rugged air-cooled packaged chillers with a single compressor design, simple to operate and easy to maintain. Models range from GD 1.5H Nano Chill to GD 13.5H Micro Chill, suited for small breweries, laboratories, and small commercial operations.
• Multi Stage Chillers Innovative chillers utilizing multiple compressor circuits that run on an as-needed basis, providing efficiency for applications with varying load requirements. Models include GD 5x5H, GD 7x7H, GD 20H, and GD 27H.
• Vertical Air Series Chillers Turnkey packaged chillers for high-volume operations featuring semi-hermetic compressors paired with oversized vertical discharge condensers. Capacities range from GD 30H-2C through GD 300H-6C, designed for large breweries, wineries, and industrial facilities.
• Summit Air Series (HVAC) Chillers Commercial air-cooled chillers in the 20-200 ton capacity range designed for high-performance, energy-efficient HVAC systems. Packaged units feature advanced controls, scroll compressors, and BACnet/Modbus BMS integration for reliable, low-maintenance cooling across commercial and industrial applications.
• GDX Series Data Center Chillers Next-generation chillers for data centers featuring Danfoss Turbocor oil-free magnetic bearing compressors. Engineered for 24/7 mission-critical performance, the series is efficient, scalable, and built for uptime. Includes GDX-Water, GDX-Cool, and GDX-Air models.
• ELITE 290 Series Chillers Alternative refrigerant chillers using R290 propane refrigerant with extremely low GWP, zero ozone depletion potential, and zero PFAS. Available in Microseries and Large Scale configurations.
• A2L Series (Alternative Refrigerant) Chillers Low-GWP A2L refrigerant glycol chillers designed to meet new EPA regulations and building code requirements. Represents G&D's standardization on A2L refrigerants across its glycol chiller platform.
• Micro Scroll Chillers Compact scroll compressor chillers for medium temperature applications, including models GD 3T-1HA through GD 15T-2HA, suited for smaller breweries and pilot-scale operations.
• Tandem Scroll Series Chillers Efficient and reliable chillers for medium to high temperature applications using high efficiency scroll compressors. Ideal for distilleries, solvent recovery, HVAC, and industrial applications. Models range from GD 20T-2 to GD 140T-4.
• Modular Series Chillers Packaged chillers designed for phased capacity growth, allowing customers to add expansion modules to increase chilling capacity as their operations grow. Includes models GD 10H-MS, GD 13.5H-MS, GD 20H-MS, and GD 27H-MS.
• ForgeLine HT Series Chillers Industrial-grade, air-cooled chiller line purpose-built for extreme manufacturing, processing, and high-temperature applications. Capacities range from 1-6 tons with accurate temperature control, outdoor durability, and low-maintenance reliability.
• Portable Fire & Ice Platform Portable glycol chilling and heating platform available for over two decades, providing robust chiller technology on a portable platform. Models include CH 3/6 through CH 7. Used for temporary cooling, event applications, and portable industrial chilling.
• LSX Ultra-Low Temp Series Chillers Ultra-low temperature chillers for cannabis/hemp extraction and industrial gas recovery, operating down to -60°F. Built with high-efficiency two-stage economized compressors, stainless steel reservoirs, low-temp process pumps, and brazed plate evaporators. Models GD 7H-1LC through GD 60H-2LC.
• Glycol Heater Series Self-contained glycol heaters available as portable or stationary packages, built with the same high-quality components as G&D chillers. Models include GD 6, GD 10.5, GD 12.5, GD 21, GD 25, GD 200K, and GD 400K.
• Custom Chiller Builds Custom design and fabrication of chilling units to meet specific customer requirements. Includes ETL-approved custom panel shop capability for NEMA4 remote control panels, used for pharmaceutical, aerospace, and unique industrial applications.
• Remote Monitoring Communications (Carel tERA Platform) Offsite remote monitoring system integrated with G&D chillers using Carel's tERA platform. Monitors and remotely displays glycol supply and return temperatures, pressure, and flow. Sends SMS text alerts for abnormal conditions via tDisplay and tService modules, with web-based interface for smartphone access. One-year subscription is bundled with stationary chillers.
• Simple Monitoring Solution (SMS) Retrofit Retrofit remote monitoring solution compatible with all brands of chillers, including competitor equipment. Monitors fluid supply and return temperatures, pressure, flow rate, and reservoir level with web-based interface and SMS/email alerts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,400 breweries served with G&D glycol chilling systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

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

• CarelcoreTechnology or IntegrationCarel is the largest refrigeration controls manufacturer and provides the tERA platform for G&D's offsite remote monitoring. The partnership enables SMS text alerts, real-time variable display, alarm management, data logging, and web-based monitoring through tDisplay and tService modules. Carel PLC-equipped chillers can communicate via Modbus TCP for building management system integration.
• Danfoss TurbocorcoreTechnology or IntegrationDanfoss Turbocor provides oil-free magnetic bearing compressors for the GDX Series data center chillers. These compressors deliver high efficiency, quiet operation, and low vibration for 24/7 mission-critical data center environments. G&D has also expanded to include centrifugal chiller systems powered by Danfoss Turbocor compressors through OEM partnerships.
• Ingersoll RandflagshipTechnology or IntegrationG&D Chillers is an Ingersoll Rand Business. The parent company relationship provides engineering standards, quality processes, and resources for the G&D product line. The data center cooling page explicitly references 'Backed by Ingersoll Rand engineering standards' and displays the Ingersoll Rand logo.
• Brewers AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational trade organization for craft brewers. G&D exhibits at Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) and markets extensively to brewery customers. Logo appears on G&D brewery applications page.
• State-level Brewer Guilds (30+)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnerships with state brewer guilds including Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. These partnerships provide marketing presence and credibility within regional craft beer communities.
• Oregon Winegrowers AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional wine industry association for Oregon, one of the premier wine regions. G&D exhibits at Oregon Wine Symposium and maintains strong presence in Oregon wine country.
• Texas Wine and Grape Growers AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTexas wine industry trade association. G&D exhibits at TWGGA Annual Conference and Trade Show.
• Washington Association of Wine Grape GrowerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWashington state wine industry association. G&D participates in WineVit Convention and Trade Show.
• Family Winemakers of CaliforniacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCalifornia wine industry association representing family-owned wineries.
• American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational trade association for craft distillers. G&D exhibits at ACSA Annual Distillers' Convention and Vendor Trade Show.
• American Distilling Institute (ADI)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization supporting craft distillers through education and advocacy. G&D markets to distillery customers through ADI events and resources.
• Moonshine UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDistillery education organization offering 6-Day Distiller Course. G&D participates as vendor/supporter at MU events.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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