What Coreco does

Coreco (CORECO S.A.) is a privately held Spanish manufacturer of commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Lucena, Córdoba, Spain. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes a broad portfolio of professional refrigeration products including refrigerated counters, cabinets, blast chillers, bar equipment, fast food solutions, display cabinets, supermarket refrigeration, and modular cold rooms, serving primarily the HORECA (hotels, restaurants, and catering) sector. Coreco operates three specialized sub-brands: Coreco Cold Rooms (modular refrigeration chambers), Coreco Medical Lab (medical and laboratory refrigeration), and Coreco Gourmet (a premium line launched in April 2025 for gourmet food preservation, including Dry Aged meat cabinets, multi-zone wine cellars, blast chillers, and sausage dryers). The company holds ISO 14001 environmental management certification and markets energy-efficient systems claiming up to 55% consumption reduction, using ecological refrigerants compliant with European F-Gas Regulation 2024/573.

The company generates revenue through hardware sales of refrigeration equipment via a distributor-led go-to-market model. Products are sold internationally in over 80 countries through national delegations within Spain and a dedicated Export Department, supported by multilingual technical documentation (Spanish, English, French) and participation in major HORECA trade shows including Host Milano, GUEXT, Alimentaria, Hostelco, and Sirha Lyon. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Coreco received European Union funding under the Andalusia FEDER 2021-2027 program for process and product quality improvement, and maintains memberships in industry associations including AFELC, FELAC, UNE, and AFAR. The A15N blast chiller, launched at GUEXT 2024, was nominated for the GUEXT Innovation Excellence Award 2024. The company is independently owned with no disclosed parent company, venture capital, or private equity backing.

Name

Coreco

Legal name

CORECO S.A.

Website

https://coreco.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Coreco (CORECO S.A.) is a Spanish manufacturer of commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment for the HORECA sector, offering refrigerated counters, cabinets, blast chillers, and specialized lines for medical, cold room, and gourmet applications across 80+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (Foodservice) Wholesale (AFAIALAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Blast Chiller & Specialty Refrigeration Service (HSAOAJAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial refrigeration equipment
• Industrial refrigeration systems
• HORECA refrigeration
• Blast chillers
• Cold storage solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Lucena

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Sales: Coreco generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment including refrigerated tables, cabinets, blast chillers, bar equipment, and specialized gourmet preservation systems. Products are sold through distributors and direct channels internationally.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Coreco manufactures and sells commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment, including refrigerated counters, cabinets, blast chillers, bar equipment, and fast food refrigeration solutions. The company operates three specialized sub-brands: Coreco Gourmet (premium food preservation and display), Coreco Cold Rooms (modular cold storage chambers), and Coreco Medical Lab (medical and laboratory refrigeration). Products are distributed through national and international distributor networks across 80+ countries.

Product overview

Coreco is a Spanish manufacturer of commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment for the HORECA (hotels, restaurants, and catering) sector. The company operates a multi-brand portfolio comprising core refrigeration products (refrigerated counters, cabinets, blast chillers, bar equipment, and fast food solutions) alongside specialized sub-brands including Coreco Gourmet (premium line for gourmet food conservation), Coreco Cold Rooms (modular cold storage), and Coreco Medical Lab (laboratory refrigeration). Products are designed for energy efficiency with eco-friendly refrigerants and sustainability focus, manufactured under ISO 14001 certification. Coreco serves customers in over 80 countries through distributors and exports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Coreco Cold Rooms: Modular cold rooms and refrigeration chambers for commercial and industrial applications
• Coreco Medical Lab
• Coreco Gourmet

Products and services

• A15N Blast Chiller High-capacity blast chiller designed for professional kitchens, accommodating up to 15 GN 1/1 trays. Uses ecological refrigerants compliant with European F-Gas 2024/573 regulation. Nominated for the GUEXT 2024 Innovation Excellence Award.
• Refrigerated Counters (Mesas Refrigeradas) Refrigerated counter tables for professional kitchens in the hospitality sector, designed for food preparation areas with integrated cooling.
• Refrigerated Cabinets (Armarios Refrigerados) Professional refrigerated storage cabinets for hospitality establishments, providing controlled temperature storage for food and beverages.
• Blast Chillers (Abatidores de Temperatura) Rapid temperature reduction equipment for professional kitchens, enabling quick chilling of food products while maintaining food safety standards.
• Fast Food Equipment Specialized refrigeration solutions designed for fast food establishments and quick-service restaurants.
• Bar Refrigeration Refrigeration equipment specifically designed for bar applications in hospitality settings.
• Coreco Gourmet Premium refrigeration line for conservation and display of gourmet products including Dry Aged meat maturation cabinets, multi-zone wine cellars, artisan sausage dryers, and 24/7 display cabinets. Targets high-end restaurants, delicatessens, wine bars, and boutique hotels. Features Coreco Gourmet Precision Technology for microclimate control.
• Coreco Cold Rooms Modular cold room solutions and refrigeration chambers for commercial and industrial cold storage applications.
• Coreco Medical Lab Specialized refrigeration equipment for medical and laboratory applications requiring precise temperature control.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• AFELC (Asociación de Fabricantes de Equipamiento de Hostelería y Climatización)minorOthersIndustry association membership representing manufacturers of hospitality and air conditioning equipment in Spain.
• FELAC (Federación Española de Fabricantes de Materiales para la Climatización)minorOthersSpanish federation of manufacturers of air conditioning materials and equipment.
• UNE (Asociación Española de Normalización)minorOthersSpanish association for standardization, contributing to and adhering to industry standards.
• AFAR (Association des Fabricants d'Appareils de Refrigeration)minorOthersAssociation of refrigeration equipment manufacturers representing the industry at European level.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hoshizaki: Global leader in commercial refrigeration and ice equipment for the foodservice industry. Directly comparable to Coreco as a manufacturer of commercial blast chillers, refrigerated counters, and HORECA equipment sold through international distributor networks.
• True Manufacturing: U.S.-based manufacturer of commercial refrigeration including reach-in refrigerators, prep tables, and blast chillers. Direct competitor to Coreco in refrigerated counters, cabinets, and HORECA equipment categories.
• Williams Refrigeration: UK-based manufacturer of commercial refrigeration for catering, foodservice, and HORECA. Highly comparable to Coreco in product range (refrigerated counters, cabinets, blast chillers) and European foodservice customer base.
• Foster Refrigerator: British commercial refrigeration manufacturer with a long heritage in refrigerated cabinets, counters, and blast chillers for the HORECA sector. Closely comparable to Coreco in product mix and mid-sized European manufacturer profile.
• Irinox: Italian specialist manufacturer of blast chillers and shock freezers for professional kitchens. Comparable to Coreco's blast chiller product line and the A15N launch, with a similar premium positioning in the European HORECA market.
• Frilixa: UK-based commercial refrigeration manufacturer serving foodservice and HORECA. Comparable to Coreco in refrigerated display, counters, and cabinets sold into hospitality and catering customers.
• Hiber: Italian manufacturer of professional refrigeration equipment for HORECA including refrigerated tables, cabinets, and bar units. Closely comparable to Coreco in product categories and Southern European manufacturing heritage.

Broad incumbents

• Electrolux Professional: Large multinational manufacturer of professional kitchen and laundry equipment, including a substantial commercial refrigeration portfolio. Comparable to Coreco in HORECA product categories but with a much broader offering and global brand reach.

Emerging players

• Roller Grill: French manufacturer of professional kitchen equipment including refrigerated display and holding equipment. Partially overlapping with Coreco's fast food and display cabinet ranges for the HORECA channel.

Regional players

• Zoin (Zoin Industrial): Spanish commercial refrigeration manufacturer based in Spain, directly competing with Coreco in the Iberian HORECA market for refrigerated cabinets, counters, and display units.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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