Frigel

What Frigel does

Frigel Firenze S.p.A. is an Italian privately-held industrial manufacturer of intelligent process cooling and temperature control systems, headquartered in Scandicci (Florence) and founded in 1960. The company designs, produces, and services a broad equipment portfolio that includes patented adiabatic cooling systems (Ecodry 3DK, 4DK, and LDK Large) that replace evaporative cooling towers, industrial air-cooled and water-cooled chillers ranging from 24 kW portable units to 1430 kW heavy industrial systems (MRS-5, MRM, HVP, 3HL, ModularChiller 3FX/3FA), mold temperature control units (Microgel, Thermogel, Turbogel), and supporting infrastructure such as Aquagel pumping stations, filtration systems, and stainless steel tanks. Digital control is delivered through the MiND (Machine Interactive Database) supervision system and Netgel 3PR remote control platform, supporting Industry 4.0 integration. The flagship Dynamico series is an AI-assisted mold temperature control system using a neural network-based approach to optimize heating and cooling sequences, with claimed productivity gains of at least 20% and up to 40% in some injection molding applications.

Frigel serves an installed base of more than 10,000 customers across at least nine verticals, with primary focus on plastics & rubber (automotive, packaging, medical, technical molding) and food & beverage (carbonated drinks, juices, beer, dairy, bakery), and secondary focus on process cooling for metals/die casting, data centers, gas turbine air cooling, biogas/biomethane, HVDC power transmission, organic Rankine cycle power generation, and air compressor cooling. The company emphasizes energy and water efficiency through closed-loop adiabatic technology and R513A low-GWP refrigerants aligned with EU F-Gas regulations, and markets ammonia-free solutions for food-grade applications.

The business model is hardware-centric equipment sales combined with recurring aftermarket services and spare parts, sold through an enterprise field sales motion supported by technical sales engineers and a global distributor network — including Neofyton for EMEA and Africa (signed November 2025), FIT PLASTURGIE for France, and direct sales offices in Italy, Germany, and Poland. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the company sells complex custom-configured industrial equipment that requires quote-based engagement. Marketing is anchored on major industry trade shows (Plast Milano 2026, Propak Asia 2026 in Bangkok, FIP France 2026), a multi-language content website, and earned media coverage in industry publications.

Name

Frigel

Legal name

Frigel Firenze S.p.A.

Website

https://frigel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Frigel is an Italian industrial manufacturer of process cooling and temperature control systems, serving more than 10,000 customers across plastics, food and beverage, data centers, power, and biogas with adiabatic coolers, chillers, mold temperature controllers, and AI-assisted Dynamico optimization technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Process 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), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro primary industry

Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH), Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC), Cooling Systems & Thermal Management (CRAC/CRAH, Chillers, Liquid Cooling) (HDABAKAD)

Keywords

• Industrial process cooling
• Adiabatic cooling systems
• Industrial chillers
• Mold temperature control
• Industrial temperature controllers

Headquarters

HQ city

Scandicci

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Cooling Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial process cooling systems including adiabatic coolers, industrial chillers (air-cooled and water-cooled), temperature control units (TCUs), and mold temperature controllers. Equipment ranges from small portable chillers (24 kW) to large industrial systems (up to 1430 kW).
2. Aftermarket Services and Spare Parts: Service, maintenance, and spare parts support for installed equipment through regional offices and distributor network.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Frigel designs, manufactures, and sells industrial process cooling and temperature control equipment used in plastics processing, food and beverage production, data centers, power generation, and other industrial applications. Its portfolio spans adiabatic coolers (Ecodry series), air-cooled and water-cooled industrial chillers (24 kW to 1,430 kW), mold temperature control units (Microgel, Thermogel, Turbogel), the AI-assisted Dynamico Mold Profit Booster, and supporting pumping, filtration, and digital control systems. Revenue comes from hardware sales of engineered cooling equipment and aftermarket service and spare parts.

Product overview

Frigel is an intelligent process cooling systems provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial cooling and temperature control solutions. The product portfolio centers around three main technology families: (1) Adiabatic Cooling Systems (Ecodry LDK Large, 4DK, 3DK) replacing traditional cooling towers; (2) Industrial Chillers (HVP, MRM, MRS-5, 3HL, and modular 3FX/3FA) ranging from 24 kW to 1430 kW; and (3) Mold Temperature Control Units under the Dynamico, Thermogel, Turbogel, and Microgel sub-brands for precise temperature management in plastics, packaging, and industrial processes. Supporting infrastructure includes Aquagel pumping stations and filtration systems, and Netgel/MiND digital control devices for Industry 4.0 integration. The Dynamico AI-assisted Mold Profit Booster represents the flagship innovation, delivering proven 20-40% productivity gains. Solutions serve diverse industries including automotive, packaging, medical, food & beverage, data centers, die casting, gas turbines, biogas, power grid HVDC, and ORC power generation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Microgel: Compact process chillers and temperature control units for injection molding, packaging, and industrial processes
• Ecodry
• Aquagel
• Thermogel
• Turbogel
• Netgel
• MiND
• Dynamico
• Heavygel
• ModularChiller
• CapCooler
• MoldDryer
• MultiStage

Products and services

• Ecodry Adiabatic Cooling Systems (LDK Large, 4DK, 3DK) Patented closed-loop adiabatic coolers (Ecodry LDK Large, 4DK, 3DK) that replace traditional evaporative cooling towers, eliminating water evaporation losses for industrial process cooling. Used by plastics, food & beverage, data center, gas turbine, HVDC, biogas, and air compressor operators.
• Industrial Chillers (Heavygel HVP, MRM, MRS-5, 3HL) Air-cooled and water-cooled industrial chillers for medium and high-capacity process cooling, with R513A low-GWP refrigerant compliance for F-Gas regulations. HVP (100–600 kW), MRM (90–580 kW), MRS-5 (24–67 kW), and 3HL screw compressor (300–1,430 kW). Intended for industrial manufacturing facilities with medium-to-large thermal loads.
• ModularChiller (3FX and 3FA) Modular chillers for industrial applications with single Multi-Scroll or screw compressors; 3FX water-cooled from 100–600 kW and 3FA air-cooled from 250–600 kW, allowing scalable capacity.
• Dynamico Series Mold Profit Booster (DY, DS, DH, DP / DHM) AI-assisted mold temperature control units that automatically optimize heating and cooling sequences via a neural network-based approach; DY with integrated chiller, DS and DH for technical molding, DHM with increased heating capacity, DP for packaging. Digitally synchronized with the molding machine, providing analytics and recording of optimal parameters.
• Microgel Portable Chillers and TCUs (RSY, RSD, RCM/RCD, RCP, RVM, RAM/RAD) Compact temperature control units and portable chillers for injection molding, packaging, and industrial processes. Includes single- and double-zone TCUs with incorporated chillers and booster pumps (water- and air-cooled variants).
• Thermogel TCUs (TRP, TDK, TBX) Pressurized water temperature control units for mold temperature management at elevated temperatures: TRP up to 140°C indirect cooling, TDK up to 120°C direct cooling, TBX up to 90°C indirect cooling for pressure/vacuum applications.
• Turbogel TCU with Booster Pumps (RBM/RBD) High-performance temperature control units with booster pumps for high flow rate mold temperature applications; available in single and double zone variants. Turbogel controllers are documented to deliver up to 20% cycle time reduction.
• Aquagel Filtration, Pumping Stations, and Stainless Steel Tanks (KTF, GPP/GPV, GPA/GPR, GPS) Stainless steel industrial filtration systems (up to 450 m³/hr), modular process and recirculation pumping stations with up to 4 pumps each, and stainless steel storage tanks from 1,000 to 5,000 liters for cooling-water circuit support.
• Netgel 3PR Remote Control Platform Remote control panels for centralized management of cooling installations, enabling network monitoring and control across plant sites.
• MiND (Machine Interactive Database) Digital Supervision System Digital supervision system for plant control and optimization across Frigel cooling installations, supporting Industry 4.0 integration and data analytics.
• CapCooler CAP Post-Molding Closures Cooling Unit Special cooling unit for post-molding closures cooling in cap manufacturing lines.
• MoldDryer MDE Air Dehumidifier for Mold Booths Industrial air dehumidifier for mold booths, removing humidity to protect tooling and improve molding quality.
• MultiStage Cascade Refrigeration Systems (MSW/MSA) Cascade refrigeration systems with water- or air-cooled condensers for low-temperature process cooling applications.
• Aftermarket Service, Maintenance, and Spare Parts Post-sale service, maintenance, and spare parts for installed Frigel cooling equipment, delivered through regional service offices and authorized distributor network across EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Africa.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-40% productivity increase with Dynamico Mold Profit Booster in injection molding applications
• +2 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NeofytoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 November 2025Neofyton joined Frigel's partner network as a new distributor in the EMEA region and parts of Africa. Operating since 1992 in Serbia, Neofyton brings strong technical expertise, local presence, and long-standing market relationships. They provide full turnkey support including sales, consulting, installation, service, training, and spare parts. Core markets include Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ghana. Frigel's adiabatic systems and energy efficiency technologies align well with Neofyton's commitment to sustainable solutions for the plastics industry.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Eurochiller: Italy-based manufacturer of process chillers and temperature control units serving plastics, food & beverage, and industrial applications. Directly comparable to Frigel in geography, product portfolio, and target customers.
• MTA S.p.A. Italian industrial process cooling and chiller manufacturer with a similar product portfolio of air-cooled and water-cooled chillers for industrial and HVAC applications. Competes head-to-head with Frigel across Europe.
• Conair Group: US-based supplier of auxiliary equipment for plastics processing, including process cooling chillers, temperature control units, and material handling. Directly comparable to Frigel's Microgel and Thermogel lines serving injection and blow molding customers.
• Wittmann Battenfeld: Austrian manufacturer of injection molding machines and complementary auxiliary equipment including temperature controllers and chillers. Overlaps with Frigel's Dynamico and Microgel product families serving the same plastics processors.
• Matsui Manufacturing Co. Japanese maker of auxiliary plastics processing equipment including chillers, mold temperature controllers, and dehumidifying dryers. Directly comparable to Frigel's process cooling and TCU offerings for the plastics industry.
• Advantage Engineering: US manufacturer of process cooling equipment and temperature control units for the plastics and converting industries. Comparable product portfolio to Frigel's Thermogel and Turbogel lines.
• Application Engineering (AEC): US-based supplier of process chillers, mold temperature controllers, and granulators for plastics processors. Directly competes with Frigel in the plastics auxiliary equipment segment.
• Mokon: US manufacturer of circulating water and oil temperature control systems, chillers, and process cooling equipment for plastics, food, and industrial markets. Comparable to Frigel's Thermogel/Turbogel/Microgel portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC and refrigeration major whose industrial process cooling and chiller lines compete with Frigel's Heavygel, HVP, and ModularChiller products, though Trane serves a much broader portfolio across commercial and industrial segments.

Emerging players

• Vertiv Holdings: Critical digital infrastructure provider whose thermal management business (Liebert cooling, coolant distribution units) overlaps with Frigel's data center cooling offerings. Not a direct process-cooling competitor but increasingly adjacent in liquid and adiabatic data center cooling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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