TECA Corporation

What TECA Corporation does

TECA Corporation is a privately held manufacturer of thermoelectric (Peltier-based) solid-state cooling products, headquartered and operating a single manufacturing facility at 4048 West Schubert Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. The company was originally a department of Borg-Warner Corporation that developed the first commercially available thermoelectric enclosure cooler in 1978, became privately held in 1984, and operates today as Thermoelectric Cooling America Corporation. TECA manufactures the broadest product range in the industry across four primary lines: thermoelectric air conditioners (through-mounted AHP, flush-mounted FHP, and internal-mounted IHP series, ranging from 0 to 6,000 BTU/HR with NEMA-12, NEMA-4, and NEMA-4X ratings and multiple voltage options), cold plates (air-cooled, liquid-cooled, magnetic-stirring, and certified variants), liquid chillers (bench-top TLC, rack-mount RLC, and through-flow TFC series), and standalone temperature controllers (PWM, PID, and fixed-point TC series).

The company's core technology is solid-state thermoelectric cooling via the Peltier effect — semiconductor modules that transfer heat with no compressor, no refrigerant, and no moving parts except fans, marketed for reliability, low maintenance, and suitability for harsh, outdoor, hazardous, or mission-critical environments. Differentiators include proprietary design expertise accumulated over 40+ years, broad product breadth up to 6,000 BTU/HR (claimed industry-leading), ISO 9001:2015 certification (since April 2023), and a suite of safety and EMC certifications (UL 60335-1, CSA C22.2, IEC, CENELEC, CE Mark, ETL listings) obtained through partnership with Intertek. Documented field durability of 15+ years in outdoor service is a recurring customer claim.

TECA operates a direct-to-customer business model with quote-based pricing, selling through its website (thermoelectric.com), email ([email protected]), and phone/fax — without distributors or resellers — and shipping directly from its Chicago factory to customers worldwide. Revenue is generated entirely from hardware sales across five streams: air conditioners, cold/hot plates, liquid chillers, temperature controllers, and custom OEM assemblies. Primary customer verticals are industrial automation, aerospace & defense (with named customers including European Space Agency, L-3 Communications, Lockheed Martin, Thales Group, Cygnus Satellite), pharmaceutical/laboratory (Penumbra, Caltech), and satellite/telecommunications. The company is a privately held small operator with 11-50 employees and no disclosed institutional investors or funding events.

Name

TECA Corporation

Legal name

Thermoelectric Cooling America Corporation

Website

https://thermoelectric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TECA Corporation is a privately held Chicago-based manufacturer of solid-state thermoelectric (Peltier) cooling products — air conditioners, cold plates, liquid chillers, and temperature controllers — serving industrial automation, aerospace & defense, pharmaceutical/laboratory, and satellite/communications customers via direct, quote-based sales from a single Chicago facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Thermoelectric Cooling Equipment

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heat Exchangers & Thermal Transfer Equipment (IMAHAKAC), TES Components & Balance-of-Plant (Heat Exchangers, Tanks, Insulation, Pumps, Valves) (EUAFANAL)

Keywords

• Thermoelectric cooling systems
• Solid-state enclosure coolers
• Peltier air conditioners
• Laboratory cold plates
• Recirculating liquid chillers

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Thermoelectric Air Conditioners: Sale of solid-state thermoelectric enclosure coolers and air conditioners in various cooling capacities (0-6000 BTU/HR) with NEMA ratings for industrial, military, and outdoor applications.
2. Cold Plates and Hot/Cold Plates: Laboratory and industrial thermoelectric cold plates for precise temperature control, including certified units meeting UL/CSA safety standards.
3. Liquid Chillers: Thermoelectric recirculating liquid chillers for bench top, rack mount, and through-flow applications used in laboratories and industrial settings.
4. Temperature Controllers: PWM, PID, and fixed-point temperature controllers including TC-5300, TC-3400, TC-3500, TC-1F through TC-7F models.
5. Custom Product Solutions: Custom thermoelectric assemblies and modified standard products for specific OEM and application requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TECA Corporation manufactures and sells solid-state thermoelectric (Peltier) cooling products including enclosure air conditioners (0-6,000 BTU/HR with NEMA-12/4/4X ratings), laboratory and industrial cold/hot plates, recirculating liquid chillers, and temperature controllers. All products are engineered for reliability in harsh, mission-critical environments with no compressor, no refrigerant, no filters, and minimal moving parts, and are built at the company's Chicago factory for industrial, military, aerospace, and laboratory customers globally.

Product overview

TECA Corporation manufactures the broadest range of solid-state thermoelectric (Peltier) cooling products in the industry. The product portfolio consists of four main categories: (1) Thermoelectric Air Conditioners available in three mounting styles - AHP (through-mounted), FHP (flush-mounted), and IHP (internal-mounted) - with cooling capacities from 0 to 6000 BTU/HR for NEMA enclosures; (2) Thermoelectric Cold Plates including laboratory-grade AHP-CPV series with precise temperature control, LHP liquid-cooled plates for industrial use, and magnetic stirring variants (AHP-MS/MSP/MS22 series); (3) Liquid Chillers in bench-top (TLC series), rack-mount (RLC series), and through-flow (TFC series) configurations; and (4) Temperature Controllers (TC series) including PWM, PID, and fixed-point controllers. All products use solid-state thermoelectric technology for reliability and low maintenance. The company also offers tecaLAB branded products through a separate website and a Thermoelectric Demo Box for educational purposes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Thermoelectric Enclosure Air Conditioners Solid-state Peltier-based enclosure air conditioners available in three mounting styles (AHP through-mounted, FHP flush-mounted, IHP internal-mounted) with cooling capacity from 0 to 6,000 BTU/HR. Rated for NEMA-12, NEMA-4, NEMA-4X/harsh environments, and C1D2 hazardous locations. Multiple voltage options including 12 VDC, 24 VDC, 48 VDC, 250 VDC, 120 VAC, 240 VAC, 100-240 VAC, and 3-phase 208/240 VAC. Designed for industrial automation, aerospace, defense, satellite/communications, and electronic enclosures.
• Thermoelectric Cold/Hot Plates

Quantifiable outcome

• Products reported operating for up to 15 years in outdoor service with flawless performance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• American Certification Group (ACG), Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 6 April 2023TECA Corporation was assessed by American Certification Group and found to be in conformance with ISO 9001:2015 requirements. Certification number 21452. ACG provides third-party quality management system certification.
• IntertekcoreTechnology or IntegrationTECA partners with Intertek for product safety testing and certification. Intertek is an OSHA-qualified Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and accredited by the Standards Council of Canada. They provide ETL Listed Mark certification for TECA products, confirming compliance with UL, CSA, and applicable safety standards including UL 60335-1 & 2-40, CSA C22.2#60335-1 & 2-40, IEC 60335-1 & 2-40, and CENELEC EN 61000-6-2 & EN 61000-6-4.
• Standards Council of CanadasupportingTechnology or IntegrationCanadian regulatory body that accredits Testing Organizations and Certification Bodies. Through their NRTL partner Intertek, they enable TECA products to meet Canadian market requirements.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• nVent (Hoffman): Provides electrical enclosures and thermal management solutions including air conditioners and heat exchangers. Competes with TECA in enclosure cooling, with broader portfolio and global scale advantages.
• Rittal: Global leader in industrial enclosures and climate control solutions. Offers enclosure cooling units (compressor and Peltier-based) that compete with TECA's NEMA-rated air conditioners, particularly in industrial automation.
• Pfannenberg: Industrial thermal management specialist offering enclosure air conditioners, chillers, and heat exchangers. Competes with TECA in enclosure cooling but serves broader industrial markets with both compressor-based and Peltier-based solutions.

Direct peers

• ThermoTek: Specializes in thermoelectric-based precision cooling and temperature control for medical, industrial, and military applications. Closest direct competitor to TECA in solid-state Peltier cooling for electronics enclosures and laboratory equipment.
• II-VI Marlow Industries: Now part of Coherent Corp, manufactures thermoelectric modules and complete thermoelectric cooling systems for defense, aerospace, medical, and industrial markets. Direct competitor in thermoelectric enclosure cooling and precision thermal management.
• Laird Thermal Systems: Manufactures thermoelectric modules, assemblies, and precision liquid cooling systems for medical, industrial, and telecommunications applications. Overlaps directly with TECA's Peltier cold plates, chillers, and enclosure cooling offerings.
• Lytron: Designs and manufactures cold plates, liquid-to-air heat exchangers, and recirculating chillers for defense, medical, and industrial applications. Directly comparable to TECA's cold plate and liquid chiller product lines.
• Custom Thermoelectric: Designs and manufactures custom thermoelectric modules and assemblies. Competes with TECA in custom thermoelectric cooling solutions, particularly for specialized OEM applications.
• Ferrotec (USA): Global manufacturer of thermoelectric modules and systems used in cooling, heating, and power generation. Competes with TECA in Peltier-based thermal management for industrial, medical, and semiconductor applications.

Emerging players

• CoolIT Systems: Specializes in liquid cooling solutions for high-performance computing, AI, and data center applications. Emerging adjacent player in liquid cooling whose technology could overlap with TECA's liquid chiller capabilities as electronics cooling demands grow.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tecacorp
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TECAthermoelectric
• Facebookfacebook.com/enclosurecooling
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thermoelectric-cooling-america

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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