Highland Refrigeration

What Highland Refrigeration does

Highland Refrigeration (legal entity Highland Holdings Inc., d.b.a. Highland Refrigeration Co., Inc.) is a privately held Washington corporation founded in Seattle in 1999 that designs and builds custom-engineered industrial and marine refrigeration systems. The company operates eight core product lines — Parts, Containerized Systems, Compressor Skids, Plate Freezers, Blast Freezers, RSW & Brine Chillers, Ice Machines, and Subcritical/Transcritical CO2 Systems — built from high-quality global components including BOCK semi-hermetic compressors, BUUS ice drums, and Danfoss valves. Its primary customers are commercial fishing fleets, seafood processing vessels, and industrial food processing plants that require durable cold-chain equipment for harsh marine and plant environments, with 25+ years of accumulated expertise in marine-grade CO2 (R-744), ammonia (R-717), and Freon systems reaching temperatures as low as -76°F.

The company runs a B2B enterprise field sales motion with quote-based, project-by-project pricing, executed through custom engineering consultation, design, fabrication, and turnkey installation. Revenue is generated from three streams: (1) one-time sales of custom refrigeration systems and projects, (2) parts and equipment distribution (including a top-tier Danfoss distribution franchise in North America), and (3) recurring 24/7 service, maintenance, and certified technician work across NH3, Freon, and CO2 platforms. GTM leverages a Request a Quote funnel on the website, direct phone/email outreach, and active participation in industry trade shows (RETA, IIAR, Pacific Marine Expo), supported by a small, specialized engineering team led by Managing Director Patrick Fossey (joined 2018) and consultant Kjeld Hansen (formerly Chief Engineer at Sabroe North America).

Strategically, Highland has maintained continuous operation since 1999 as an independent, non-funded private business and has begun broadening its addressable market in 2024-2025 through the launch of the Certified Industrial Partners (CIP) network (March 2025), a co-development partnership with Danfoss BOCK on a dual-function ice machine (RETA 2025), and expansion of its compressor skid business into data centers, batteries, dispensaries, and broader cold storage. The company holds no patents, no AI/ML capability disclosures, and discloses no revenue.

Name

Highland Refrigeration

Legal name

Highland Holdings Inc.

Website

https://highlandref.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Highland Refrigeration is a Seattle-based, privately held custom industrial and marine refrigeration systems manufacturer founded in 1999 that designs, fabricates, and services CO2, ammonia, and Freon-based refrigeration plants for commercial fishing fleets, seafood processors, and industrial food plants across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Refrigeration Systems

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

Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems (IMAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Marine HVAC, Refrigeration & Ventilation Systems (IMAJAIAE)

Keywords

• Industrial refrigeration systems
• Marine refrigeration equipment
• Custom compressor skids
• Containerized refrigeration systems
• Ammonia refrigeration

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Refrigeration Systems: Design and build custom refrigeration systems including containerized systems, compressor skids, and integrated refrigeration projects. Revenue from complete system sales and installation.
2. Parts & Equipment Sales: Well-stocked selection of refrigeration parts and supplies. One of the largest distributors of Danfoss products in North America. Revenue from component and replacement parts sales.
3. Service & Maintenance: 24/7 service and parts response. Service includes troubleshooting, repair, certified compressor overhauls, refrigeration plant upgrades, and operator training. NH3, Freon, and CO2 trained technicians.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Highland Refrigeration designs, engineers, and builds custom industrial and marine refrigeration systems for commercial fishing, seafood processing, and industrial food processing customers. Its portfolio spans eight product categories—Parts, Containerized Systems, Compressor Skids, Plate Freezers, Blast Freezers, RSW & Brine Chillers, Ice Machines, and Subcritical & Transcritical CO2 Systems—delivered as individual components or integrated turnkey projects backed by 24/7 service.

Product overview

Highland Refrigeration is a custom-engineered industrial refrigeration company founded in Seattle in 1999, offering a portfolio of interconnected refrigeration products and systems. The core offerings span eight product categories: Parts (refrigeration components and supplies), Compressor Skids (custom multi-compressor systems), Containerized Systems (portable plug-and-go refrigeration units), Blast Freezers, Plate Freezers, RSW & Brine Chillers, Ice Machines, and Subcritical & Transcritical CO2 Systems. These products serve marine and industrial applications and can be sold as individual components or integrated into complete turnkey refrigeration projects. The company also offers design and engineering services and 24/7 customer support, with containerized systems often incorporating multiple product types (e.g., blast freezers inside containers with ice machines).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Refrigeration Parts & Supplies

Quantifiable outcome

• Systems reaching temperatures as low as -76°F (-60°C)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Danfoss BOCKcoreTechnology or Integration · 29 September 2025Partnership to showcase innovative dual-function ice maker at RETA 2025. The ice machine features BOCK compressor technology and can switch from flake ice to slurry ice at the flip of a switch. Highland builds with high-quality Danfoss components for performance, compactness, and longevity.
• Certified Industrial Partners (CIP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2025CIP is a family of accredited members embodying centuries of expertise and excellence across industrial sectors. Highland is a premier member, with a 25-year foundation of delivering exceptional performance under demanding conditions. CIP provides standardized solutions and nationwide access to Highland's compressor skids and expertise.
• DanfosscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHighland Refrigeration is one of the largest distributors of Danfoss products in North America. Highland carries a large selection of Danfoss industrial refrigeration components, from everyday parts to hard-to-find items, all in stock and ready for shipment. Danfoss BOCK compressors are a key component in Highland's CO2 ice machines showcased at RETA 2025.
• O'Hara CorpminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhoto of Alaska Spirit vessel courtesy of O'Hara Corp. Highland supplied refrigeration plant with two plate freezers for Alaska Spirit.
• Component SupplierscoreTechnology or IntegrationHighland works with major industrial refrigeration component suppliers including BOCK Compressors, GEA, BUUS Iceflaker, North Star, Isotherm, Alfa Laval, Thermowave, Evapco, Baltimore Aircoil Company, Colmac Coil, Guntner, Bitzer, Vilter, Sabroe, and others for system components.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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