Polar Temp

What Polar Temp does

Polar Temp manufactures and sells ice merchandisers and small-format refrigerated equipment from a single factory in Austell, Georgia, operating as a division of Southeast Cooler Corp. since 1999. Its product line spans over 40 ice merchandiser models (slant-front and upright, indoor and outdoor), eight standard refrigerated trailer sizes from 3'x7' to 7'x16', slide-in units for pickup trucks, refrigerated truck bodies, replacement parts, and specialty "other refrigeration" equipment. Core technology centers on cold-wall refrigeration systems, optional auto-defrost cycles, three-to-four-inch polyurethane foam insulation, heavy-duty steel construction, in-house paint and graphics customization, and the use of R-448A low-global-warming-potential refrigerant across all fifty states; the product portfolio is ETL listed to UL 471, ETL sanitation-listed to NSF 7, and DOE compliant.

The company serves a diversified set of verticals including food and beverage (restaurants, grocers, distributors), agriculture (farmers markets, produce transport), healthcare and medical supply storage, events and hospitality (caterers, florists, festivals), equipment rental and leasing companies, emergency and disaster relief, and mortuary services. Revenue is generated almost entirely through direct sale of manufactured hardware, supplemented by parts sales and customer-facilitating financing arrangements, with pricing provided only on a quote basis through a four-state direct sales rep network (California, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas), a distributor/dealer program for rental fleets, and international shipping from the U.S. factory.

Operationally, Polar Temp is a small private specialist (11–50 employees) with no public revenue disclosure, no outside funding rounds, and no acquired subsidiaries; its strategic posture is built around product-model breadth, durability certifications, and localized sales coverage rather than scale or technology platform differentiation. Long-tenured customer relationships (e.g., Barons du Froid in Montreal for 5+ years, Minor's Ice Company over many years) and ATA/NATDA trade association membership reinforce a stable, niche-manufacturer profile.

Name

Polar Temp

Legal name

Polar Temp, a division of Southeast Cooler Corp.

Website

https://polartemp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Polar Temp, a division of Southeast Cooler Corp., manufactures over 40 models of ice merchandisers plus refrigerated trailers, truck bodies, and pickup slide-ins from its Austell, Georgia factory, serving food service, agriculture, rental, healthcare, events, and mortuary customers across the U.S., Canada, and international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Refrigeration & Cold-Chain Equipment Service (IMAIABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Refrigerated Vehicles (Reefer Trucks/Vans) Leasing & Rental (TLABAEAA)

Keywords

• Commercial refrigeration equipment
• Ice merchandisers
• Refrigerated trailers
• Cold storage manufacturing
• Mobile refrigeration units

Headquarters

HQ city

Lithia Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Refrigerated Equipment Sales: Polar Temp generates revenue primarily through the sale of manufactured refrigerated equipment including ice merchandisers, refrigerated trailers, and refrigerated truck bodies. Products are sold directly through sales representatives and through distributor/dealer networks.
2. Parts Sales: Replacement parts and components for Polar Temp products sold through parts department.
3. Financing Services: The company facilitates financing programs through third-party partners (Lease One, BC Leasing Associates, Ascentium Capital) for customers who prefer to finance their equipment purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Polar Temp manufactures commercial refrigerated equipment including over 40 models of ice merchandisers, eight models of refrigerated trailers (3'x7' to 7'x16'), refrigerated truck bodies, and pickup truck slide-ins. Products are built in Austell, Georgia using steel construction, polyurethane insulation, and either cold-wall or auto-defrost refrigeration systems, and are sold to food and beverage, agricultural, healthcare, and equipment rental businesses.

Product overview

Polar Temp is a division of Southeast Cooler Corp. that manufactures ice and refrigeration equipment since 1999, offering a comprehensive product portfolio including over 40 ice merchandiser models, 45+ refrigerated trailer models (8 standard sizes from 3'x7' to 7'x16'), refrigerated truck bodies, pickup truck slide-ins, and replacement parts. The company serves various industries including agricultural, beverages, catering, dairy, floral, food banks, ice, medical supplies, mortuary, seafood, and special events. Products are manufactured at the factory in Austell, Georgia and can be customized with various colors, graphics, and optional features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ice Merchandisers

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 ice merchandiser models manufactured
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Southeast Cooler Corp.coreOthersSoutheast Cooler Corp. is the parent company of Polar Temp. Polar Temp operates as a division of Southeast Cooler Corp. and serves customers from the factory located in Austell, Georgia.
• North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA)minorOthersPolar Temp is a trusted member of the North American Trailer Dealers Association, an industry trade organization for trailer dealers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Carrier Transicold: Manufacturer of refrigerated truck and trailer units, as well as cold-chain telematics. Directly competes in the transport refrigeration segment where Polar Temp's truck bodies and trailers operate.
• Ice-O-Matic: Manufacturer of commercial ice machines and dispensers serving foodservice, hospitality, and retail. Closely comparable in target customers and product category to Polar Temp's ice merchandiser line.
• Norlake Scientific: Manufacturer of commercial refrigeration, walk-in coolers, and cold storage equipment. Comparable in commercial and industrial refrigeration manufacturing with overlapping customer segments.
• Thermo King (Trane Technologies): Market-leading manufacturer of transport refrigeration units for trailers, trucks, and containers. Directly comparable to Polar Temp's refrigerated trailer and truck body business, though operating at significantly larger scale with broader product and geographic coverage.
• Polar King Mobile: Manufacturer of fiberglass walk-in coolers and refrigerated trailers for mobile cold storage. Directly comparable product category to Polar Temp's refrigerated trailers and truck bodies, with similar small-business customer focus.
• Manitowoc Ice (Welbilt / Fortune Brands Innovations): One of the largest commercial ice machine manufacturers globally. Directly comparable as an ice equipment manufacturer serving foodservice, beverage, and retail customers.
• Frosty Factory: Manufacturer of commercial ice and beverage dispensers and related refrigeration equipment. Comparable in niche commercial ice equipment manufacturing with similar customer verticals.
• True Manufacturing: Manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment including reach-in refrigerators, freezers, and merchandisers. Comparable in commercial refrigeration manufacturing and foodservice customer focus.
• Hoshizaki America: Manufacturer of commercial ice makers, refrigerators, and related foodservice equipment. Directly comparable to Polar Temp's ice merchandiser product line, though with a broader commercial ice machine portfolio.

Emerging players

• Leer / True Manufacturing (Ice Merchandiser Line): Manufacturer of commercial refrigeration and ice merchandising equipment. Comparable to Polar Temp's ice merchandiser product line with similar commercial beverage and foodservice customer targets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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