What Turbo Air does

Turbo Air Inc. is a privately held, Long Beach, California-based manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment, founded in 1997 and operating with 501-1000 employees. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes a portfolio of over 500 refrigeration units organized into five tiers — PRO Series (premium, US-made), Super Deluxe, M3, J, and E Line — spanning reach-in refrigerators and freezers, food prep tables (pizza, sandwich/salad, mega top, buffet), undercounters, worktops, chef bases, glass door and open display merchandisers, display cases, ice cream merchandisers, underbar equipment, and milk coolers. Its core technical differentiators are a patented self-cleaning condenser that automatically removes dust daily, R290 natural hydrocarbon refrigerants (zero ODP, GWP-3) compliant with DOE Energy Conservation Standards and EPA SNAP, a cold-bunker forced-air system for food prep tables, and a front-breathing airflow design that allows installation in tight spaces. The company holds 140+ Energy Star certifications, cETLus product safety, and ETL-Sanitation certifications.

Turbo Air generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of commercial refrigeration equipment, sold via a hybrid direct-and-channel model: 13 owned distribution branch offices across the United States (Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Miami, New Jersey, Oakland, Pittsburgh, Seattle, plus Long Beach HQ), supplemented by an authorized dealer network (Preferred Online Dealer program) and aftermarket parts distribution through Parts Town, All Points Food Service Parts & Supplies, Case Parts, Food Service Solutions (FSS/Canada), Pelco, R.E.W, and RHS. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; a 2025 Price List is available to registered dealers. The company claims 95% of service calls are fulfilled within three business days. Customer segments span restaurants and chains, retail food service (grocery and convenience), education (K-12 and university), healthcare, hospitality/lodging, and industrial/government food service operations.

The company operates as the parent of a multi-brand ecosystem under the Turbo Air Group: Texaking (commercial refrigeration distribution, Dallas), Turbo Air Refrigeration System (walk-in cooler and freezer systems, Long Beach), Bake Tech Innovation (bakery display and holding equipment, Long Beach), and Turbo Mexico (international subsidiary serving the Mexican market). Beyond hardware, Turbo Air runs an active product launch cadence (TST-series units in 2025 and early 2026), maintains a YouTube channel for product demonstration content, attends industry events such as NRA Show 2026, and publishes product catalogs and resource-center documentation through its corporate website. There is no public listing, no disclosed external ownership or funding history, and no AI/ML capability disclosed in available materials.

Name

Turbo Air

Legal name

Turbo Air Inc.

Website

https://turboairinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Turbo Air is a Long Beach, California-based, privately held manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment founded in 1997, serving restaurants, retail, education, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial foodservice operators across the US and Mexico via 13 distribution centers and a dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

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 (3334), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems (IMAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG), Commercial/Prosumer Appliance Retail (Light Commercial, Prosumer Kitchen/Laundry) (CRACACAI)

Keywords

• Commercial refrigeration equipment
• Foodservice refrigeration
• Refrigerated display cases
• Food prep tables
• Commercial kitchen equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Long Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Sales: Turbo Air generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of commercial refrigeration equipment including reach-in refrigerators, freezers, prep tables, display cases, underbar equipment, and milk coolers. Products are sold through direct sales teams, authorized dealers, and branch offices. The company also offers replacement parts and accessories as a secondary revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Turbo Air manufactures and sells commercial refrigeration equipment for the foodservice industry, including reach-in refrigerators, freezers, food prep tables, undercounters, worktops, chef bases, glass door merchandisers, open display merchandisers, display cases, ice cream merchandisers, underbar equipment, and milk coolers. The portfolio spans over 500 models across five series tiers (PRO, Super Deluxe, M3, J, E Line) and is sold through direct branch offices, authorized dealers, and parts distributors across the United States.

Product overview

Turbo Air is a commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturer offering over 500+ refrigeration units for the foodservice industry. The product portfolio centers on commercial refrigerators, freezers, heated holding cabinets, and display cases, organized into five series tiers (PRO Series as premium, Super Deluxe Series as high-end, M3 Series as value-oriented, J Series as compact, and E Line as economical). Key product categories include Reach-In Refrigerators/Freezers, Food Prep Tables (pizza prep, sandwich/salad, mega top units), Undercounters, Worktops, Chef Bases, Glass Door Merchandisers, Open Display Merchandisers, Display Cases, Ice Cream Merchandisers, Underbar Equipment, and Milk Coolers. The company also operates related brands for walk-in refrigeration systems (Turbo Air Refrigeration System) and bakery equipment (Bake Tech Innovation). Core technologies include patented self-cleaning condensers, R290 hydrocarbon refrigerants, digital temperature monitoring systems, and front-breathing airflow designs. The company maintains 13 distribution centers nationwide and produces units made in the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Texaking: Commercial refrigeration equipment brand
• Turbo Air Refrigeration System
• Bake Tech Innovation
• PRO Series
• Super Deluxe Series
• M3 Series
• J Series
• E Line
• BESTA

Products and services

• Reach-In Refrigerators Commercial reach-in refrigerators designed for food service operations including restaurants, supermarkets, and convenience stores, featuring stainless steel construction, digital temperature control, and self-cleaning condenser technology.
• Reach-In Freezers Commercial reach-in freezers for long-term frozen food storage in commercial kitchens, featuring temperature control and energy-efficient hydrocarbon refrigerants.
• Heated Cabinets Heated holding cabinets designed to maintain food at safe serving temperatures in commercial foodservice environments.
• Food Prep Tables Food preparation tables including pizza prep tables, sandwich and salad units, mega top units, and buffet display tables for commercial kitchens.
• Undercounters Compact undercounter refrigerators and freezers designed for tight commercial kitchen spaces with front-breathing airflow capability.
• Worktops Worktop refrigerators and freezers with workspace on top for food preparation in commercial kitchens.
• Chef Bases Equipment stands for commercial ranges and ovens with integrated refrigeration storage underneath.
• Glass Door Merchandisers Glass door display merchandisers for retail visibility of refrigerated products, featuring self-cleaning condenser technology.
• Open Display Merchandisers Open display cases for showcasing refrigerated and frozen goods in retail environments, including horizontal, vertical, and island configurations.
• Display Cases Refrigerated and dry display cases for bakeries, delis, sushi, and sandwiches with various glass configurations.
• Ice Cream Merchandisers Ice cream storage and serving equipment including dipping cabinets and panoramic display cases.
• Underbar Equipment Underbar refrigeration equipment including bottle coolers, beer dispensers, glass and mug frosters, and back bars for bars and restaurants.
• Milk Coolers Milk storage coolers for educational and institutional settings with single and dual access configurations.
• PRO Series Premium series of commercial refrigerators featuring self-cleaning condenser, stainless steel interior and exterior, digital temperature control, USB temperature data storage, hot gas condensate system, manufactured in the USA.
• Super Deluxe Series High-end commercial refrigerator series with self-cleaning condenser, stainless steel construction, ergonomic design, digital temperature controller, and cold bunker system for food prep tables.
• M3 Series Value-oriented commercial refrigerator series with stainless steel cabinet construction, digital temperature control, innovative hot gas condensate system, and self-cleaning condenser.
• Walk-In Cooler and Freezer Systems Walk-in cooler and freezer refrigeration systems for large-scale commercial and industrial cold storage applications, offered under the Turbo Air Refrigeration System brand.
• Bakery Display Equipment Bakery display and holding equipment including heated cases and display solutions offered under the Bake Tech Innovation brand.
• J Series Compact commercial refrigeration series designed for smaller commercial kitchen spaces including sandwich and salad units and undercounter refrigerators.
• E Line Economical commercial refrigeration series offering essential refrigeration features for budget-conscious commercial applications.
• TST-48SD-18-D4-N-SL Sandwich/Salad Mega Top Unit Super Deluxe Sandwich/Salad Mega Top Unit with Slide-Back Lid, featuring 4 drawers, self-cleaning condenser, insulated slide-back lid, 15 cu. ft. capacity, R290 hydrocarbon refrigerant, manufactured in USA.
• TST-28SD-12-D2-N-SL Sandwich/Salad Mega Top Unit Super Deluxe Sandwich/Salad Mega Top Unit with Slide-Back Lid for commercial kitchen food preparation.
• TST-28SD-12-D2-FB-N Front Breathing Sandwich/Salad Mega Top Unit Super Deluxe Sandwich/Salad Mega Top Unit with Front Breathing airflow design for tight kitchen installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of service calls fulfilled within three business days
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 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

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• TexakingcoreOthersRelated company within the Turbo Air Group. Texaking is based in Dallas, TX and appears to be part of the corporate group structure. Phone: 214-723-7200
• Turbo Air Refrigeration SystemcoreOthersPart of Turbo Air Group providing refrigeration systems for walk-in coolers/freezers. Located at Long Beach, CA headquarters.
• Bake Tech InnovationcoreOthersRelated company within Turbo Air Group specializing in bakery technology. Located in Long Beach, CA. Toll-free: 800-500-3519
• Turbo Air MexicominorOthersInternational subsidiary operating in Mexico market. Website: turboairmexico.com
• Parts TownmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized parts distributor for Turbo Air replacement parts. Located in Addison, IL. Phone: 800-438-8898
• All Points Food Service Parts & SuppliesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized parts distributor with multiple locations in Mt. Prospect, IL, Lumberton, NJ, and Houston, TX. Phone: 800-332-2500
• Case PartsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized parts distributor with locations in Kent, WA, Monterey Park, CA, and Earth City, MO. Phone: 800-715-3416
• Food Service Solutions (FSS)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized parts distributor serving Canada. Located in Milton, ON. Phone: 800-668-8765

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Traulsen: Commercial refrigeration specialist (now part of Ali Group) making reach-ins, roll-ins, and blast chillers for foodservice and institutional customers. Overlaps Turbo Air's institutional and chain operator business.
• Continental Refrigerator: US manufacturer of commercial reach-in refrigerators, freezers, and prep tables. Direct mid-market competitor to Turbo Air across restaurants and retail food service.
• Beverage-Air: Mid-sized US manufacturer of commercial refrigeration including reach-ins, merchandisers, and prep tables. Direct competitor in the same foodservice and retail channels as Turbo Air.
• Hoshizaki America: US subsidiary of Hoshizaki Corporation, a leading manufacturer of commercial ice machines and refrigeration. Directly comparable in commercial refrigeration equipment, foodservice channel, and Energy-Star/regulatory positioning.
• True Manufacturing: US-based manufacturer of commercial refrigeration including reach-ins, freezers, and prep tables with strong foodservice and retail-merchandiser share. Closest direct overlap with Turbo Air's core product set.
• Arctic Air: Manufacturer of commercial refrigeration including reach-ins, merchandisers, and prep tables. Closely comparable SKUs and price tier to Turbo Air's E Line and J Series.

Broad incumbents

• Hussmann (Panasonic): Major commercial refrigeration and display-case manufacturer for grocery and foodservice, owned by Panasonic. Bigger scale and stronger retail channel than Turbo Air but overlaps in display case and merchandiser categories.
• Welbilt (Ali Group): Broad foodservice equipment incumbent (now part of Ali Group) with commercial refrigeration, cooking, and holding equipment. Overlaps with Turbo Air's portfolio but operates as a multi-category conglomerate.
• Electrolux Professional: Global foodservice equipment manufacturer with commercial refrigeration under brands including Electrolux Professional and FridMaster. Larger international incumbent with overlapping reach-in and blast-chiller products.
• Manitowoc Foodservice (now Middleby): Broad commercial foodservice equipment platform including refrigeration lines. Comparable as a multi-category incumbent but with far wider portfolio and global scale than Turbo Air.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCNBC1Xal6jcAxJk5UFU0jmQ

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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