What Frigicoll does

Frigicoll, S.A. is a privately held Spanish family-owned industrial distributor headquartered in Sant Just Desvern (Barcelona), founded in 1957 and operating across Spain, Portugal, and — through its 2024–2025 Midea alliance — France. The company is the exclusive Iberia distributor for six principal brands spanning the full cold chain and climate-control stack: Thermo King, Frigoblock, and Coldtainer in refrigerated transport; Liebherr in commercial and premium household refrigeration; Midea in air conditioning (now also France) and household appliances; Falmec in Italian extractor hoods; Lainox, Comenda, Moretti Forni, Firex, and Menumaster in professional kitchen equipment; and De Dietrich in premium built-in appliances.

The company's core business model is multi-vertical industrial distribution combined with technical integration and after-sales service. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of distributed branded equipment, supplemented by SAT/SATS official technical-assistance services, spare parts, and integration projects delivered through a 55-store service network providing 24/7 support across Iberia. Notable technology offerings channelled through Frigicoll include Thermo King's AxlePower self-charging electric trailer refrigeration (claimed 90% emissions reduction and 7.5–12 tonnes annual CO2 avoidance per unit), Midea air conditioning with up to 60% energy savings, Liebherr DuoCooling and NoFrost, Falmec NRS noise reduction, and Lainox's Naboo cloud-connected ovens with the Nabook management portal.

Frigicoll serves five primary customer segments — supermarket/retail refrigeration, refrigerated transport, professional hospitality, premium household appliances, and air conditioning/climate control — through a hybrid channel model combining direct enterprise sales, professional online portal access, and a dense regional service-store footprint. The company has won multiple Thermo King EMEA Dealer of the Year awards and was recognized at IAA Transportation 2024 with the International Trailer Award 2025 (Environment category). Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the business is family-controlled with no parent company, no external institutional shareholders, and no funding rounds on record.

Name

Frigicoll

Legal name

FRIGICOLL, S.A.

Website

https://frigicoll.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Frigicoll is a privately held Spanish family-owned industrial distributor, founded in 1957 and headquartered near Barcelona, that exclusively distributes Thermo King, Midea, Liebherr, Falmec, Lainox, and De Dietrich across the cold chain and climate-control verticals in Spain, Portugal, and France through 55 service stores.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial refrigeration and climate control distribution

NAICS

Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740), Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42374), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Refrigeration & Cold-Chain Equipment Service (IMAIABAE)

Keywords

• Industrial refrigeration distribution
• Transport refrigeration solutions
• Air conditioning distribution
• Professional kitchen equipment
• Household appliances distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Sant Just Desvern

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Distribution of Industrial Equipment: Frigicoll generates revenue as an exclusive distributor of premium industrial cooling, refrigeration, air conditioning, and hospitality equipment. The company serves multiple vertical segments including air conditioning (Midea), refrigerated transport (Thermo King, Frigoblock, Coldtainer), industrial/commercial refrigeration (Liebherr), professional hospitality equipment (Lainox, Comenda, Moretti Forni, Firex), and household appliances (Liebherr, Falmec, De Dietrich). Revenue comes from the sale and distribution of equipment, spare parts, and technical services.
2. Technical After-Sales Service (SAT/SATS): Frigicoll provides official technical assistance services through a network of 55 service stores, offering maintenance, repair, and support for all distributed brands with certified technicians and original spare parts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Frigicoll operates as an exclusive distributor in Spain and Portugal for world-leading brands in air conditioning (Midea), refrigerated transport (Thermo King, Frigoblock, Coldtainer), commercial and industrial refrigeration (Liebherr), professional hospitality equipment (Lainox, Comenda, Moretti Forni, Firex, Menumaster), and premium household appliances (Liebherr, Falmec, De Dietrich). The company complements product distribution with a 55-store technical after-sales service network (SATS) providing 24/7 maintenance, repair, and certified technical support for all distributed brands.

Product overview

Frigicoll is a Spanish family-owned company with 60+ years of history operating as a distributor of leading technology brands across five divisions: Air Conditioning (Midea), Household Appliances (Liebherr, De Dietrich, Falmec), Hospitality (Lainox, Moretti Forni, Firex, Comenda, Menumaster), Refrigeration (Liebherr commercial), and Refrigerated Transport (Thermo King, Frigoblock, Coldtainer). The company operates as a distribution and integration specialist rather than a manufacturer, offering both products and technical assistance services. Key technology offerings include Thermo King's AxlePower self-charging energy recovery system for trailers, Liebherr's NoFrost and DuoCooling refrigeration technologies, Lainox's Cloud-connected professional ovens with the Nabook management platform, and Falmec's NRS noise reduction extraction systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Thermo King Transport Refrigeration Exclusive distribution in Spain and Portugal of Thermo King temperature control solutions for transport and distribution of perishable products, including trailer refrigeration units (SLXi, Advancer series), truck bodies, and passenger transport climate control (Athenia Híbrido Eléctrico). Includes AxlePower self-charging electric refrigeration technology. Targeted at logistics operators, supermarket chains, and passenger transport companies.
• Midea Air Conditioning Exclusive distribution in Spain and France of Midea residential and commercial air conditioning and climate control systems, including DC Inverter multi-systems (e.g., 20kW capacity installations). Marketed with up to 60% energy savings versus conventional systems. Targeted at homeowners, installers, building contractors, and commercial facilities.
• Liebherr Refrigeration and Appliances Distribution in Spain and Portugal of Liebherr premium refrigerators, freezers, wine cabinets, and combination cooling systems for residential and commercial applications, featuring NoFrost and DuoCooling technologies. Targeted at premium residential customers and commercial users. Includes the Liebherr Value Line refrigerator range.
• Lainox Professional Kitchen Equipment Exclusive distribution in Spain and Portugal of Lainox professional ovens, combination ovens, blast chillers, and cooking equipment for the hospitality sector, including the Neo multifunction blast chiller with touch screen and USB, the Naboo oven with cloud digital platform, and the Nabook cloud-based business management portal. Targeted at hotels, restaurants, and catering companies.
• Falmec Kitchen Extraction Exclusive distribution in Spain and Portugal of Falmec Italian extractor hoods and kitchen ventilation systems featuring NRS (Noise Reduction System) technology achieving up to 86% noise reduction and E.ion air purification. Product line includes the Sintesi integrated extraction and cooking system and the Alba ceiling extractor. Targeted at premium residential kitchens and design projects.
• De Dietrich Cooking Equipment Exclusive distribution in Spain of De Dietrich premium ovens, cooktops, induction hobs, and built-in kitchen appliances for residential use. Targeted at premium homeowners and interior design projects.
• Frigoblock and Coldtainer Transport Refrigeration Distribution in Spain and Portugal of Frigoblock electric refrigeration units for sustainable urban delivery and Coldtainer mobile temperature-controlled containers, complementing the Thermo King transport refrigeration range. Targeted at logistics operators requiring sustainable and urban-friendly refrigerated transport.
• Comenda Professional Washing Systems Distribution in Spain and Portugal of Comenda professional dishwashing, glasswashing, and cleaning equipment for the hospitality sector. Targeted at hotels, restaurants, and catering operations.
• Moretti Forni Professional Ovens Distribution of Moretti Forni professional ovens for catering, including high-temperature electric ovens up to 510°C. Targeted at pizzerias, bakeries, and professional kitchens.
• Firex Cooking and Blast Chilling Equipment Distribution of Firex professional cooking equipment, including Cook & Chill systems and blast chillers (abatidores de temperatura). Targeted at hotels, restaurants, and institutional kitchens.
• Menumaster Commercial Microwaves Distribution of Menumaster commercial microwave ovens for professional kitchens, offering cooking speeds up to 15 times faster than conventional microwaves. Targeted at quick-service restaurants, convenience stores, and professional kitchens.
• SATS Technical Assistance Service Official technical support service operated through a network of 55 service stores across Spain and Portugal, providing certified maintenance, repair, and support for all distributed brands. Ensures proper training and equipment for technicians, use of original spare parts, and competitive repair values. Available 24/7 to fleet customers. Targeted at all customers of distributed brands.
• ThermoKare 24/7 Fleet Monitoring Service Real-time fleet monitoring service for refrigerated transport, combining TracKing connectivity technology with remote diagnostics and proactive technical support available 24/7. Awarded Best Brand in Transport Management Systems at the 2024 ETM Awards. Targeted at fleet operators using Thermo King transport refrigeration.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% emissions reduction with Thermo King AxlePower system compared to conventional diesel refrigeration
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and major.

• Sevilla FCflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 November 2024Midea (distributed by Frigicoll) became main sponsor of Sevilla FC with branding on the first team jersey. Agreement for current and next season positions Midea/Frigicoll with a major Spanish sports brand for market visibility.
• Grupo CarrerasflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 October 2024Logistics group using Thermo King AxlePower self-charging electric refrigeration system in partnership with Frigicoll. Successfully tested system for nearly 55,000 km in fully electric mode, achieving 90% emissions reduction. Demonstrates sustainable cold chain innovation in real operational conditions.
• Thermo King (Trane Technologies)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrigicoll is the exclusive distributor of Thermo King transport refrigeration solutions in Spain and Portugal. This partnership includes the full range of trailer refrigeration, truck bodies, and transport temperature control solutions. Frigicoll has been a Thermo King dealer since 1982 and was recognized as EMEA Dealer of the Year three times (2011, 2014, 2016) and Trailer Dealer of the Year in 2015. The partnership also includes advanced AxlePower self-charging electric systems and ThermoKare fleet monitoring services.
• MideacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrigicoll is the exclusive distributor of Midea air conditioning solutions in Spain and France, and Midea home appliances in Spain. Midea manufactures approximately 20% of the world's air conditioners. Frigicoll has formed a strategic alliance with Midea to lead the air conditioning market in Spain and France, including Midea becoming main sponsor of Sevilla FC.
• LiebherrcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrigicoll distributes Liebherr premium refrigerators, freezers, and wine cabinets. Liebherr is known for pioneering DuoCooling technology and NoFrost systems. The partnership covers both commercial/industrial refrigeration and premium household appliances in Spain and Portugal.
• FalmeccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrigicoll is the exclusive distributor of Falmec Italian extractor hoods in Spain and Portugal. Falmec has redefined kitchen extraction with innovative technology including NRS (Noise Reduction System) achieving up to 86% noise reduction. Products include award-winning designs like Sintesi and Alba.
• LainoxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrigicoll is the exclusive distributor of Lainox professional catering equipment in Spain and Portugal. Lainox specializes in combination ovens and blast chillers including Neo and Naboo (with cloud platform Nabook). Products are presented at events like Madrid Fusion.
• De DietrichmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrigicoll distributes De Dietrich premium ovens, cooktops, and built-in kitchen appliances for the household market in Spain and Portugal.
• ComendamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrigicoll distributes Comenda professional washing systems for the hospitality sector, including dishwashers and glasswashers.
• FrigoblockmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrigicoll distributes Frigoblock transport refrigeration solutions in Spain and Portugal, complementing the Thermo King range with additional options for sustainable urban delivery and temperature-controlled transport.
• ColdtainermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrigicoll distributes Coldtainer mobile container refrigeration solutions in Spain and Portugal for temperature-controlled transport applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lennox International: Global HVAC manufacturer and distributor with European presence. Comparable as a global HVAC incumbent whose channel strategy in Europe parallels Frigicoll's multi-brand distribution model.
• Daikin: World-leading HVAC manufacturer with extensive European direct and distributor sales. Comparable as a competing principal brand in air conditioning and refrigeration alongside Midea in Frigicoll's portfolio.
• Carrier Global: Global HVAC and refrigeration manufacturer with a large European service and distribution network. Comparable as a competitor/principal brand to many of the same categories Frigicoll distributes.
• BDR Thermea Group: European heating and hot water solutions distributor and manufacturer with multi-brand portfolio. Comparable in pan-European multi-brand distribution strategy and HVAC-adjacent focus.
• EPTA Group: Italian-headquartered commercial refrigeration manufacturer with integrated service network across Southern Europe. Comparable in commercial refrigeration product portfolio and Iberian/Southern European service footprint.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC and transport refrigeration manufacturer and parent of Thermo King — Frigicoll's most strategic principal. Comparable as a benchmark for the value of the Thermo King distribution channel Frigicoll controls in Iberia.

Emerging players

• Carel Industries: Italian-listed manufacturer of refrigeration controls and HVAC/R solutions. Comparable as a technology supplier to the same refrigeration and HVAC value chain Frigicoll serves.

Direct peers

• Saltoki: Spanish distribution group for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical equipment with national logistics and service network. Comparable to Frigicoll in multi-brand B2B distribution scale and Iberian footprint, though broader across trades.
• Salvador Escoda: Spanish multi-brand HVAC and refrigeration distributor serving professional installers across Iberia. Closest direct comparable to Frigicoll in market, business model, and customer base, though with a less concentrated premium-brand portfolio.

Regional players

• Districlima: Spanish distributor and installer focused on commercial air conditioning and refrigeration for industrial customers. Comparable in HVAC distribution model to Frigicoll's commercial refrigeration division, though narrower in vertical scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/frigicoll

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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