Everidge
Everidge is a Plymouth, Minnesota-based manufacturer of commercial walk-in coolers, freezers, mobile cold storage, blast chillers, UV disinfection, and walk-in monitoring systems serving foodservice, retail, and controlled environment operators in the United States through a national rep network and direct sales.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1939
- HeadquartersPlymouth, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Everidge does
Everidge is a U.S.-based manufacturer of commercial cold storage and refrigeration solutions, headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota. Founded in 1939 and family-owned by the Kahler family for more than 30 years, the company sells walk-in coolers and freezers, mobile cold storage units, blast chillers, specialty doors, walk-in monitoring systems, and UV disinfection systems through nine sub-brands (CrownTonka, ThermalRite, ICS, PrepRite, LoTemp Doors, SmartRite, Everidge UV Pro, ReFresh, and Cool on the Move). It also offers refurbishment and construction services, and an aftermarket parts e-commerce storefront.
The company operates six U.S. manufacturing facilities across Minnesota, Kansas, Virginia, Tennessee, and California, producing standardized and custom walk-in units serving foodservice, retail (including convenience stores, grocery, and distribution), and controlled environment (biopharma, healthcare, mortuary, agriculture) end markets. Proprietary technology includes the SmartRite WiFi/cloud walk-in monitoring platform, the Everidge UV Pro chemical-free UV-C disinfection system, the ICS 4K Metal Finish (TruSteel HD Print) technology, mobile refrigerated units with proprietary chassis, and the PrepRite/ThermalRite blast chilling systems designed to meet HACCP requirements.
Everidge monetizes through custom-quoted hardware sales (project-based contracts), aftermarket replacement parts and doors via its e-commerce store, installation and construction services, and the ReFresh refurbishment program that relines panels, floors, and refrigeration systems at fraction of replacement cost. Go-to-market is primarily through a manufacturer representative network covering MAFSI territories (e.g., MLR Reps, Forbes Hever & Wallace, Prime Spec Marketing), supplemented by direct field sales, e-commerce, and active trade show participation in NAFEM, NACS, and NRA Show. In January 2026, Everidge entered a strategic partnership with KPS Global (a Viessmann Generations Group company), with the Kahler family becoming significant minority shareholders in KPS Global and the combined entity fielding 1,500+ employees and 11 manufacturing plants.
Everidge firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Everidge
- Legal name
- Everidge, Inc.
- Website
- https://everidge.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1939
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Everidge is a Plymouth, Minnesota-based manufacturer of commercial walk-in coolers, freezers, mobile cold storage, blast chillers, UV disinfection, and walk-in monitoring systems serving foodservice, retail, and controlled environment operators in the United States through a national rep network and direct sales.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Everidge industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
- 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
- Cold Chain & Temperature-Controlled Storage Equipment (IMAHAKAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Walk-In Freezer Service & Repair (HSAOAJAC)
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Where Everidge is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Plymouth
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices6 records
Markets served
Everidge business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Commercial Cold Storage Equipment Sales: Direct sale of walk-in coolers, freezers, refrigeration systems, blast chillers, mobile units, and related equipment to foodservice, retail, and controlled environment customers
- Aftermarket Parts & Components: Sale of replacement doors, door gaskets, temperature controllers, strip curtains, door sweeps, stay rollers, and other OEM parts through e-commerce store
- Construction Services: Installation services for cold storage equipment, complementing product sales to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance
- ReFresh Refurbishment Services: Walk-in cooler/freezer restoration including reline panels, floor resurfacing, exterior wall refinishing, and refrigeration system upgrades at fraction of replacement cost
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Replacement Overlap Plug Door with Frame |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Mobile Unit Pricing |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom Equipment & Systems |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Everidge product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Everidge designs, manufactures, and distributes commercial cold storage solutions including walk-in coolers and freezers, mobile refrigerated units, blast chillers, UV disinfection systems, walk-in monitoring technology, and replacement parts for foodservice, retail, and controlled environment operators. The company operates six U.S. manufacturing facilities and sells through a manufacturer representative network as well as direct e-commerce channels for aftermarket parts.
Product overview
Everidge offers a comprehensive portfolio of commercial cold storage and refrigeration solutions through multiple sub-brands. The core product line includes walk-in coolers and freezers (CrownTonka for convenience stores, ThermalRite for foodservice/custom applications, ICS for integrated one-piece cold rooms), complemented by mobile cold storage (Cool on the Move), walk-in monitoring (SmartRite with cloud services), UV disinfection (Everidge UV Pro), blast chillers and prep equipment (PrepRite), specialty doors (LoTemp Doors), and antimicrobial finishes (Sanisteel). The ReFresh program provides refurbishment services for existing walk-ins. The company also offers construction services and aftermarket parts through its dealer network.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- CrownTonka: Customized refrigeration solutions for convenience stores, including walk-in coolers, freezers, beer caves, dairy coolers, angled walls, glass doors, shelving solutions and lit displays.
- ThermalRite
- ICS (International Cold Storage)
- LoTemp Doors
- PrepRite
- SmartRite
- Everidge UV Pro
- ReFresh
- Cool on the Move
Products and services
- Walk-In Coolers & Freezers Core commercial refrigeration products offered through multiple sub-brands (CrownTonka, ThermalRite, ICS) with various configurations and customization options for foodservice and retail operators.
- Cool on the Move Mobile Cold Storage Mobile cold storage solution available in 6'x8', 6'x12', and 6'x16' sizes with digitally adjustable temperature ranges from 0°F to 50°F, designed for flexibility and surge needs.
- ReFresh Walk-In Refurbishment Program
Quantifiable outcome
- 21% year-over-year sales increase
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Everidge
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Everidge technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Everidge partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- MLR RepscoreManufacturer representative network covering MAFSI 11 territory. MLR Reps brings 44 years of combined industry experience specializing in heavy-duty foodservice equipment. The partnership strengthens Everidge's market presence in a region where they historically faced challenges, with reps representing ThermalRite, ICS, PrepRite, and ReFresh brands.
- Forbes, Hever & Wallace (FH&W)coreNew manufacturer representative group covering Texas and Oklahoma markets (MAFSI 15). Founded in 1986, FH&W is a full-service manufacturers' representative firm with deep roots in the foodservice industry. Previously represented Everidge; reunion partnership brings valuable market expertise and strong customer relationships to promote Everidge's complete walk-in refrigeration and foodservice portfolio.
- KPS GlobalcoreStrategic partnership combining two complementary businesses. KPS Global (Viessmann Generations Group) provides custom enclosure solutions for controlled environments with focus on large food retailers. Everidge brings foodservice, convenience store, regional grocer, and controlled environment expertise. Combined footprint of 11 manufacturing plants (5 KPS + 6 Everidge) enables freight savings and expanded product offerings including ICS cold room solutions, mobile cold storage, in-house slider doors, PrepRite blast chillers, and ReFresh refurbishment. Kahler family becomes significant minority shareholder with board representation.
- Prime Spec MarketingcoreManufacturer representative group for MAFSI Region 22. Prime Spec Marketing received Everidge's 2025 Foodservice Rep of the Year award (Kick Axe Award) for achieving $7.3 million in sales with 21% year-over-year growth. Led by Lyman Moore, demonstrating consistent new opportunity generation and high-level execution.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Everidge competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Heatcraft Refrigeration Products: Major commercial refrigeration component manufacturer and Everidge's stated supplier partner. Comparable in commercial refrigeration systems but operates as a component supplier rather than a finished walk-in box competitor.
Direct peers
- Bally Refrigerated Boxes: Long-established U.S. walk-in cooler and freezer manufacturer with comparable product breadth (modular walk-ins, doors, refrigeration systems). Direct competitor in the same foodservice and retail end-markets.
- American Panel Corporation: Manufacturer of walk-in coolers and freezers, blast chillers, and shock freezers. Directly comparable in core walk-in and blast-chiller product categories, serving similar foodservice and institutional customers.
- Thermo-Kool: Walk-in cooler and freezer manufacturer serving foodservice, retail, and industrial customers. Comparable product portfolio including modular walk-ins, doors, and refrigeration systems.
- Norlake (Dover Corporation): Dover-owned manufacturer of walk-in coolers, freezers, and modular cold rooms for foodservice, scientific, and industrial markets. Closely comparable product offering, customer base, and go-to-market motion to Everidge's walk-in business.
- Master-Bilt: Manufacturer of walk-in coolers and freezers, reach-in refrigerators, and refrigerated warehouses. Competes head-to-head with Everidge across foodservice, retail, and industrial cold-storage customers.
- Kolpak (Manitowoc Foodservice): Walk-in cooler and freezer manufacturer owned by Manitowoc Foodservice, serving foodservice and retail customers with a comparable product portfolio. Direct competitor in the U.S. walk-in box market with strong dealer/rep channels.
- Imperial Brown: Walk-in cooler and freezer manufacturer serving foodservice, retail, and industrial customers. Comparable product offering, scale, and go-to-market model to Everidge.
Broad incumbents
- Hussmann (Panasonic): Panasonic-owned commercial refrigeration manufacturer offering walk-ins, reach-ins, and display cases to grocery and foodservice customers. Directly comparable walk-in product lines but operates as a much larger, more diversified incumbent with global scale.
Emerging players
- TRUE Refrigeration: Commercial refrigeration manufacturer focused on reach-ins, prep tables, and undercounters. Adjacent rather than direct on walk-ins but competes in the same foodservice end-market with overlap in blast-chill/prep equipment.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Everidge financial estimates
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Everidge leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Everidge subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries9 records
Everidge funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Everidge M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Everidge
What does Everidge do?
Everidge designs, manufactures, and distributes commercial cold storage solutions including walk-in coolers and freezers, mobile refrigerated units, blast chillers, UV disinfection systems, walk-in monitoring technology, and replacement parts for foodservice, retail, and controlled environment operators. The company operates six U.S. manufacturing facilities and sells through a manufacturer representative network as well as direct e-commerce channels for aftermarket parts.
Is Everidge a public or private company?
Everidge is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Everidge founded?
Everidge was founded in 1939. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Everidge based?
Everidge is headquartered in Plymouth, United States, in the North America region.
How does Everidge make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Commercial Cold Storage Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are aftermarket Parts & Components, construction Services and reFresh Refurbishment Services.
Who are Everidge's main competitors?
Heatcraft Refrigeration Products is listed as an others. Direct peers are Bally Refrigerated Boxes, American Panel Corporation, Thermo-Kool, Norlake (Dover Corporation), Master-Bilt, Kolpak (Manitowoc Foodservice) and Imperial Brown. Hussmann (Panasonic) is listed as a broad incumbent. TRUE Refrigeration is listed as an emerging player.
Does Everidge have an API?
No public API is recorded for Everidge.
What industry is Everidge in?
Everidge's product category is Commercial Refrigeration Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAKAJ, Cold Chain & Temperature-Controlled Storage Equipment, with a secondary code of HSAOAJAC, Walk-In Freezer Service & Repair. Its NAICS code is 333415 and its SIC code is 3585.