Frimex
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1937
- HeadquartersMoordrecht, Netherlands
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Frimex firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Frimex
- Legal name
- Frimex B.V.
- Website
- https://frimex.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1937
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Frimex industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial HVAC, Refrigeration & Electrical Installation Services
- NAICS
- Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)
- SIC
- Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Refrigeration Systems Maintenance (Commercial/Industrial) (BPABACAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems (IMAHAKAA), Refrigeration Installation & Replacement (Commercial) (HSAOAJAD), Preventive Maintenance Programs for Refrigeration Systems (HSAOAJAL), Refrigeration Controls, Thermostats & Sensors Service (HSAOAJAF)
Keywords
Where Frimex is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Moordrecht
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Frimex business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Project Installation Revenue: One-time project-based revenue from designing and installing cooling, electrical, and climate systems for new build or renovation projects in retail and hospitality. Projects range from 1–4 weeks (retail installations) to longer timelines for larger builds. Revenue recognized upon project completion and client acceptance.
- Service & Maintenance Contracts: Recurring maintenance and service contracts covering preventive and corrective maintenance of installed equipment. Includes 24/7 remote monitoring services, on-call breakdown response, and regulatory compliance inspections (e.g., F-gassen verification). Revenue recognized over contract term, typically annual with auto-renewal.
- Remote Monitoring & Data Services: Continuous remote monitoring of cooling installations through the Meldkamer (monitoring center), processing over 25,000 service tickets annually and 4.2M data points. Included within service contracts or sold as standalone monitoring subscription.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Installation project pricing - custom quotation |
| Subscription | Annual | Service & maintenance contracts - custom subscription |
| Other | Monthly | Technician salaries (Installatiemonteur Elektrotechniek) |
| Other | Monthly | Service Technician Koeltechniek salary |
| Other | Monthly | Chef Monteur Koeltechniek salary |
| Other | Monthly | Chef Monteur Uitvoering Koeltechniek salary |
| Other | Monthly | Financieel Medewerker Crediteuren salary |
| Other | Monthly | Service Monteur Meubeltechniek salary |
| Other | Monthly | Onderhoudsmonteur Oost-Nederland salary |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Frimex product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Frimex designs, installs, and maintains commercial refrigeration (koeltechniek), electrical (elektrotechniek), and climate control (klimaattechniek) systems for large retail chains, supermarkets, hospitality venues, and entertainment operators. Operating through two divisions (Frimex Installatie for project execution and Frimex Service for ongoing maintenance), the company delivers multi-discipline technical installations supported by a 24/7 remote monitoring center serving more than 1,000 locations across the Netherlands and Belgium.
Product overview
Frimex is a merkonafhankelijke (brand-independent) installation and service provider operating since 1937, organized into two business units: Frimex Installatie (project execution) and Frimex Service (maintenance and monitoring). The core product portfolio centers on four main disciplines: Koeltechniek (commercial refrigeration/cooling installations, including CO₂ systems and natural refrigerants), Elektrotechniek (electrical installations including DALI lighting, data, sound, and security), Klimaattechniek (HVAC/climate control), and Service en Onderhoud (24/7 monitoring, preventive/corrective maintenance). Additional offerings include Grootkeukentechniek (kitchen and catering equipment). The company serves major retail and hospitality brands across the Netherlands and Belgium, specializing in supermarkets, casinos, and entertainment venues. Projects typically involve complete technical solutions combining multiple disciplines, with services ranging from new installations to rapid emergency rebuilds and sustainable upgrades.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Koeltechniek (Commercial Refrigeration Installations) Design and installation of custom commercial cooling installations for retail environments including supermarkets, featuring CO2 systems, natural refrigerants, remote monitoring, and integration with existing infrastructure. Targeted at enterprise retail and hospitality operators in the Netherlands and Belgium.
- Elektrotechniek (Electrical Installations)
- Klimaattechniek (Climate Control Installations) Climate control systems providing optimal indoor environments for retail spaces year-round, including air handling, ventilation, and climate monitoring. Targeted at retail and non-food retail operators.
- Service en Onderhoud (Service and Maintenance) 24/7 monitoring center and maintenance services for cooling and climate installations, including preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and regulatory compliance management (F-gassen). Service contracts are typically annual with auto-renewal, covering more than 1,000 locations nationwide and processing 25,000+ service tickets annually.
- Grootkeukentechniek (Commercial Kitchen and Catering Equipment) Kitchen and catering equipment installation and maintenance including professional cooking equipment, beverage dispensing systems, and automated self-service drink serving systems. Targeted at hospitality and entertainment venues such as Holland Casino.
Quantifiable outcome
- Post-fire emergency rebuild of Albert Heijn Eindhoven completed in 7 working days
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Frimex
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Frimex technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Frimex partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- DanfosscoreDanfoss System Manager serves as the central platform in Frimex's innovative cooling installation for Albert Heijn Rotterdam (AH 1574). The Danfoss System Manager combined with Frimex's X-Gate module enables cross-manufacturer integration, real-time monitoring, and data-driven cooling management across multiple system components including compressors, pumps, frequency drives, and energy meters.
- X-GatecoreX-Gate is Frimex's proprietary (or licensed) integration module enabling full cross-manufacturer system integration with the Danfoss System Manager. The module enables real-time data collection from diverse equipment brands and provides a unified monitoring and control platform for retail cooling installations.
- Energie Consult Holland (ECH)minorECH was present during the pressure test (persproef) for the Efteling Fabula CO2 installation as an independent quality and safety auditor, ensuring compliance with regulations and validating the installation's safety and performance.
- Team ServiceprojectenminorTeam Serviceprojecten collaborated with Frimex Installatie on the Efteling Fabula CO2 project, combining their respective capabilities to deliver a sustainable cooling solution within the Efteling's broader sustainability trajectory toward climate neutrality.
- Roycon (part of VDK Groep)minorRoycon, also part of VDK Groep, collaborated with Frimex on the Jumbo Dilsen-Stokkem project. While Frimex handled electrical and cooling installations, Roycon delivered HVAC, sanitary, water, and sewage systems, completing the total concept for the 44th Jumbo Belgium store.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Frimex competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Unica: Dutch-based technical installation and facility services company providing HVAC, electrical, and building services across the Netherlands. Direct comparable to Frimex in multi-discipline installation services for commercial and retail clients.
- Croonwolter&dros: Dutch technical installer specializing in electrical, mechanical, and HVAC installations for commercial, industrial, and utility clients. Closely comparable service portfolio and Benelux geographic footprint to Frimex.
- Kuijpers: Netherlands-based installer of HVAC, electrical, and building automation systems serving commercial and industrial customers. Competes with Frimex on integrated technical installations in the Dutch mid-market.
Broad incumbents
- Spie Nederland: Subsidiary of European multi-technical services group Spie, offering HVAC, electrical, and facility management across the Netherlands. Wider scope than Frimex but overlapping core disciplines and customer base.
- ENGIE Refrigeration (formerly Cofely): Part of ENGIE Group, providing large-scale refrigeration, HVAC, and energy services across the Benelux. Comparable in commercial/industrial cooling but operates at much larger scale as part of a global energy services group.
- Trane Technologies: Global HVAC and refrigeration equipment manufacturer and services provider. Overlaps with Frimex on commercial refrigeration, including CO2 systems, though Trane is primarily an equipment OEM rather than regional installer.
- Johnson Controls: Global building technologies company offering HVAC, refrigeration, building automation, and services. Comparable in commercial refrigeration and controls, but operates at vastly larger scale and as primarily an equipment OEM.
- Honeywell Building Technologies: Global provider of building automation and HVAC control systems with services arm. Comparable to Frimex's Meldkamer monitoring and controls integration business, but at enterprise scale and primarily as a controls vendor.
Emerging players
- Viessmann Climate Solutions: German heating, cooling, and refrigeration manufacturer with growing CO2 refrigeration cell portfolio. Already a Frimex supplier (Efteling Fabula), it represents both a partner and a potential competitor moving toward installation services.
Others
- BDR Thermea Group: European heating and hot water solutions manufacturer. Adjacent rather than directly competing, but operates in the broader thermal climate solutions market where Frimex's klimaattechniek division participates.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Frimex financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Frimex leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Frimex funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frimex M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Frimex
What does Frimex do?
Frimex designs, installs, and maintains commercial refrigeration (koeltechniek), electrical (elektrotechniek), and climate control (klimaattechniek) systems for large retail chains, supermarkets, hospitality venues, and entertainment operators. Operating through two divisions (Frimex Installatie for project execution and Frimex Service for ongoing maintenance), the company delivers multi-discipline technical installations supported by a 24/7 remote monitoring center serving more than 1,000 locations across the Netherlands and Belgium.
Is Frimex a public or private company?
Frimex is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Frimex founded?
Frimex was founded in 1937. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Frimex based?
Frimex is headquartered in Moordrecht, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Frimex make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Project Installation Revenue is the primary driver. The others are service & Maintenance Contracts and remote Monitoring & Data Services.
Who are Frimex's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Unica, Croonwolter&dros and Kuijpers. Broad incumbents are Spie Nederland, ENGIE Refrigeration (formerly Cofely), Trane Technologies, Johnson Controls and Honeywell Building Technologies. Viessmann Climate Solutions is listed as an emerging player. BDR Thermea Group is listed as an others.
Does Frimex have an API?
No public API is recorded for Frimex.
What industry is Frimex in?
Frimex's product category is Commercial HVAC, Refrigeration & Electrical Installation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPABACAI, Refrigeration Systems Maintenance (Commercial/Industrial), with a secondary code of IMAHAKAA, Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems. Its NAICS code is 81121 and its SIC code is 3580.