What Caddy does

Caddy Corporation of America is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation and food service equipment, founded in 1944 and headquartered in Bridgeport, New Jersey. The company designs, fabricates, and sells a broad portfolio of custom-configured products including exhaust hood systems (Water Wash, Baffle Cartridge, Dry Cartridge, Condensate, and UVC technology series), ESP and CAS air purification systems, utility distribution systems, comprehensive clean and soiled conveyor systems, dishroom equipment (HydroWave, HydroSave), tray delivery carts, POD systems, prison kitchen equipment, and Smart Hood demand-control ventilation integrated with Melink Intelli-Hood. Products are built-to-order from stainless steel in a 79,000-square-foot facility and sold through a nationwide manufacturer representative network, direct enterprise sales, and FCSI-affiliated kitchen consultants to institutional end-users across healthcare, higher education, hospitality, correctional, government, manufacturing, and transportation segments.

The business model is project-based, custom-engineered, one-time equipment sale with no disclosed public pricing; revenue is generated through quoted projects supported by free site surveys and estimates, with a complementary conveyor refurbishment program and an attach motion via the KCL online CAD/Revit specification platform. The company maintains long-tenured engineering and operations staff — including a 37-year President (Harry Schmidt) and a 36-year conveyor expert — and has invested in a new showroom and training center overlooking the factory floor, supported by NAFEM trade-show presence and continuing-education programming for foodservice consultants. The company is led by CEO Craig Cohen following a family succession roughly 15 years ago, with no external institutional investors, subsidiaries, or public filings identified.

Technically, Caddy's differentiators are concentrated in energy-resource efficiency and configurability: its UVC hood technology uses ultraviolet light to photo-decompose grease and bacteria in ducts and fans (extending filter life and reducing fire risk), and its Smart Hood + Melink Intelli-Hood DCV integration claims up to 97% fan energy savings and 70% conditioned air savings with 1-3 year payback, automatic daily calibration, and control of up to 30 hoods per system. Conveyor and utility distribution products emphasize modular, quick-disconnect, custom-configurable architectures for institutional kitchen layouts. The company has no disclosed AI/ML, API, or software platform beyond the KCL specification portal.

Name

Caddy

Legal name

Caddy Corporation of America

Website

https://caddycorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Caddy Corporation of America is a family-owned manufacturer founded in 1944 that designs and fabricates custom commercial kitchen ventilation hoods, conveyor systems, utility distribution, and dishroom equipment in Bridgeport, NJ, serving institutional foodservice operators in healthcare, education, hospitality, correctional, government, and aviation markets across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Foodservice Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (Foodservice) Wholesale (AFAIALAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Food Preparation Equipment & Smallwares Wholesale (AFAIALAK)

Keywords

• Commercial kitchen ventilation
• Food service equipment
• Exhaust hood systems
• Commercial conveyor systems
• Utility distribution systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Bridgeport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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 Kitchen Equipment Sales: Caddy manufactures and sells commercial kitchen equipment including exhaust hoods, conveyors, carts, utility distribution systems, and dishroom equipment. Revenue is generated through direct sales to end-users via dealer network, with pricing based on equipment specifications and customization requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Caddy Corporation manufactures and sells commercial kitchen ventilation systems, food service equipment, and conveyor systems for institutional and commercial foodservice operations. Its offerings include custom exhaust hoods (Water Wash, Baffle Cartridge, Dry Cartridge, Condensate, Ultraviolet Technology series), air purification systems (ESP and CAS), Utility Distribution Systems, comprehensive conveyor solutions for tray make-up and soiled dish handling, dishroom equipment, tray delivery carts, and POD systems. Products are engineered and built in the United States and sold through manufacturer representatives, dealers, kitchen consultants, and direct enterprise sales to hospitals, universities, hotels, correctional facilities, manufacturing cafeterias, and transportation hubs.

Product overview

Caddy Corporation manufactures commercial kitchen ventilation and food service equipment. The product portfolio includes custom exhaust hood systems (Water Wash, Baffle Cartridge, Dry Cartridge, Condensate, and UV Technology series), air purification systems (ESP Electrostatic Precipitators and CAS 4-Stage Filter), Utility Distribution Systems, and comprehensive conveyor solutions for both clean tray make-up (XL Band, Roller, Skatewheel, Express Line, Traymaster, Servmaster series) and soiled dish/tray handling (Series 21-C, accumulators, sorting systems, busing conveyors, mat top conveyors). Supporting products include HydroWave jet-powered soak sinks, HydroSave waste collectors, tray delivery carts (TD, T, CM units), POD system components (RIF cold food, TF hot food units), prison kitchen equipment, Smart Hood DCV systems, Clean-Air Plus filtration, and ecoAZUR energy management. The company also offers custom chef counters, LED lighting, and the KCL online platform for CAD/specification access. Products are designed for foodservice operations including hospitals, universities, hotels, airports, and correctional facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exhaust Systems (Water Wash, Baffle Cartridge, Dry Cartridge, Baffle Filter, Condensate, Ultraviolet Technology series) Custom-engineered commercial kitchen exhaust hoods available in water wash, baffle cartridge, dry cartridge, baffle filter, condensate, and ultraviolet technology variants, with optional decorative finishes for architectural integration; designed for institutional foodservice end users including hospitals, universities, hotels, correctional facilities, and transportation hubs.
• ESP Electrostatic Precipitators Electrostatic precipitator air purification systems that remove particulates from commercial kitchen exhaust streams; intended for institutional foodservice operations seeking enhanced air cleaning beyond standard filtration.
• CAS 4 Stage Filter Air Systems Four-stage filtration air purification systems designed for commercial kitchen exhaust applications, providing layered particulate and odor control for institutional foodservice environments.
• Utility Distribution Systems (UDS) Modular utility distribution systems configurable in island, wall, or custom layouts with individually sealed, insulated, and labeled quick disconnects, enabling flexible and cost-effective routing of kitchen utilities; targeted at commercial and institutional kitchen projects.
• Tray Make-Up Conveyors Comprehensive line of tray assembly and transport conveyors covering belt, roller, skatewheel, variable-speed, and specialty tray make-up configurations for high-volume cafeteria and tray delivery operations; used in healthcare and university dining.
• Soiled Dish and Tray Conveyors Conveyor systems for handling soiled dishes, trays, racks, and boxes including vertical lifts, accumulators, sorting systems, busing conveyors, mobile bus units, and mat top configurations; designed for commercial dishroom operations in institutional foodservice.
• MT Mat Top Plating/Tray Conveyor New mat top plating and tray conveyor offered with up to 24-inch wide belt, integrated power raceway, and UV germ eliminator, supporting hygienic plating and tray transport in commercial and institutional foodservice.
• PowerTurn Loader and Unloader Powered loader and unloader systems that automate the transition of trays and dishware onto and off of conveyor lines, reducing manual handling in high-volume dishroom and tray make-up operations.
• HydroWave Jet Powered Soak Sink Jet-powered commercial soak sink that delivers powered cleaning action to loosen food soil from dishes, cookware, and trays in institutional dishroom applications.
• HydroSave Waste Collector Commercial dishroom waste collection system that consolidates and manages food waste and scraps generated during dishwashing, supporting cleaner and more efficient dishroom workflows.
• Tray Delivery Trucks (TD Series) and Cart Line Lightweight, quiet, and durable tray delivery carts available in custom colors and designs, complemented by heated dishware/underliner dispensers and hot/cold POD food units; designed primarily for healthcare and university patient and resident dining.
• POD Systems Integrated point-of-dispensing food delivery systems that combine hot and cold food units, carts, and support equipment for patient room service or cafeteria counter service in healthcare and institutional settings.
• Prison Kitchen Equipment Specialized commercial kitchen equipment engineered for correctional facility foodservice, featuring durable and security-oriented designs to support inmate dining and commissary operations.
• Smart Hood with Damper Control (Caddy-Melink Intelli-Hood DCV) Demand control ventilation hood system combining Caddy's Smart Hood with Melink Intelli-Hood technology, using both temperature and optic sensors with automatic daily calibration to reduce fan energy consumption and conditioned air loss; targeted at commercial kitchens seeking 1-3 year payback on energy savings.
• Custom Chef Counters and Banqueting Equipment Custom stainless steel chef counters, chef tables, and banqueting equipment designed and built to specification for commercial kitchens, banqueting operations, and open-display cooking venues.
• ecoAZUR Kitchen Energy Solutions Energy management solution for commercial kitchen ventilation that delivers energy-efficient operation and cost savings for institutional foodservice operators looking to reduce utility and conditioning costs.
• Wok Station Hood with Cool Water Mist Wok station exhaust hood equipped with cool water mist capability for high-heat wok and Asian cuisine cooking, supporting smoke and heat capture in commercial kitchen environments.
• UVC Hood Technology (Series SHBCU) Proprietary ultraviolet UVC exhaust hood system that uses light tubes to produce ozone which photo-decomposes grease particulates and bacteria, cleaning ducts and fans, mitigating grease fire risk, and extending disposable filter life; targeted at commercial kitchens seeking low-maintenance ventilation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 97% savings in fan energy with Caddy-Melink Intelli-Hood system
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• MelinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership combining Caddy's Smart Hood with Melink's Intelli-Hood demand control ventilation technology. Melink pioneered DCV controls for commercial kitchen hoods over 23 years ago with more than 10,000 installations worldwide. The combined system provides superior performance using both temperature and optic sensors, achieving up to 97% fan energy savings and 70% conditioned air savings with 1-3 year payback.
• FCSI (Foodservice Consultants Society International)strategicGTM or Marketing PartnerCaddy works with FCSI to award continuing education points through their showroom and training center seminars. FCSI members receive tailored programs designed to maximize knowledge of Caddy's equipment including fire safety codes, energy management, and kitchen design.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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