What Wilson Enterprises does

Wilson Enterprises Commercial Repair Experts, LLC is a privately held, family-owned commercial kitchen equipment service company founded in the mid-1970s and headquartered at 120 W 39th Street, Vancouver, Washington. The company provides repair, installation, and preventative maintenance services for gas, electric, and steam commercial cooking equipment, serving restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and other food-service operators across the Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR metropolitan areas.

The company's service portfolio is organized into three core lines: equipment repair (one-time and emergency diagnostics for all major commercial kitchen brands), installation (site evaluation, placement, final connections, training, and warranty registration), and a recurring Planned Maintenance program that delivers scheduled inspections, component replacement, performance testing, and detailed post-visit reports. Service is delivered on-site by CFESA-certified, factory-trained technicians using OEM parts, and the company maintains Washington Electrical certificates and an Oregon Class III boiler repair license. Wilson Enterprises is a factory-authorized warranty and repair provider for major commercial kitchen equipment manufacturers and a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association.

The business operates a sales-led, direct B2B model with revenue spanning transactional break/fix work and recurring maintenance contracts. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; service is acquired primarily through direct phone contact, the company website, and industry word-of-mouth. Go-to-market is concentrated in a two-metro Pacific Northwest footprint, with leadership under CEO George Wilson.

Name

Wilson Enterprises

Legal name

Wilson Enterprises Commercial Repair Experts, LLC

Website

https://wilsonenterprisesllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wilson Enterprises is a family-owned, Vancouver, WA-based commercial kitchen equipment service company repairing, installing, and maintaining gas, electric, and steam cooking equipment for restaurants, hotels, and hospitals in the Vancouver/Portland metro area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Repair Services: One-time and emergency repair services for commercial kitchen equipment including gas, electric, and steam systems. Technicians provide on-site diagnosis and repair to minimize downtime for restaurant clients.
2. Planned Maintenance Programs: Tailored planned maintenance programs for commercial kitchen equipment. Includes systematic inspections, adjustments, lubrication, component replacement, and performance testing. Provides detailed reports after each service visit.
3. Equipment Installation Services: Installation of new commercial kitchen equipment including gas, electric, and steam systems. Includes site evaluation, equipment placement, final connections, training, and warranty registration.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Wilson Enterprises provides on-site repair, installation, and preventative maintenance services for commercial cooking equipment (gas, electric, and steam systems) used by restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and other food service establishments. Services are delivered by factory-trained and CFESA-certified technicians using OEM parts across the Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR metropolitan areas.

Product overview

Wilson Enterprises is a family-owned commercial kitchen equipment service company offering a unified suite of services for restaurants and commercial kitchens in the Vancouver and Portland areas. The core offerings include equipment installation (covering gas, electric, and steam systems), repair services across all equipment types, and a Planned Maintenance program for ongoing reliability. Services are delivered by factory-trained, CFESA-certified technicians using OEM parts, with a 100% guarantee on installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Equipment Repair Services Repair and maintenance services for commercial cooking equipment including gas, electric, and steam fired equipment, covering all brands used in modern commercial kitchens.
• Gas Service and Repair Specialized gas equipment repair and servicing for commercial kitchens, including industrial ovens, stoves, and grills, ensuring safe gas line connections and preventing leaks or fire hazards.
• Electric Service and Repair Professional electrical equipment repair services for commercial restaurant kitchens, handling electronic equipment with licensed and trained technicians having over 30 years of experience.
• Steam Service and Repair Steam equipment maintenance and repair including deliming and descaling services for countertop steamers, floor steamers, and gas/electrical steam equipment to ensure optimal operation.
• Preventative Maintenance (Planned Maintenance Program) Scheduled maintenance program tailored to unique business needs, including systematic inspections, adjustments, lubrication, component replacement, and performance testing to prevent breakdowns and extend equipment life.
• Commercial Kitchen Equipment Installation Services Professional installation of commercial kitchen equipment including gas, electric, and steam systems, with site evaluation, equipment placement, final connections, training, and warranty registration.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CFESA (Commercial Food Equipment Service Association)coreOthersMember of CFESA, allowing the company to stay current with industry changes and best practices. CFESA is a trade association for commercial food equipment service companies.
• Major Equipment ManufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationFactory authorized warranty and repair service company for many major commercial kitchen equipment brands. Technicians are trained on-site at manufacturer factories.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Welbilt: Welbilt (now part of Ali Group) manufactures commercial food service equipment brands including Cleveland, Convotherm, and Merrychef. Comparable to Wilson Enterprises in serving commercial kitchens with installation and service, but as a global equipment manufacturer with a national service footprint.
• Hoshizaki America: Hoshizaki manufactures commercial ice makers, refrigeration, and kitchen equipment and operates factory-authorized service networks across the U.S. Comparable to Wilson Enterprises in serving commercial food service customers with installation, repair, and maintenance, but at national scale and as an OEM.
• Ali Group: Ali Group is one of the largest global manufacturers and service providers of commercial food service equipment, spanning cooking, refrigeration, and food preparation brands. Comparable to Wilson Enterprises in serving commercial kitchen customers with equipment service, but at global scale rather than as a regional independent.
• True Manufacturing: True Manufacturing is a major U.S. manufacturer of commercial refrigeration with an authorized service network across the country. Comparable to Wilson Enterprises in providing service support for commercial kitchen equipment, but as an OEM-driven national program rather than an independent regional provider.
• Hobart Service (ITW Food Equipment Group): Hobart Service is the factory-direct service arm of ITW's commercial food equipment division, providing installation, maintenance, and warranty repair for Hobart and other major equipment brands. Comparable to Wilson Enterprises as a commercial kitchen equipment service provider, but operating at national scale as part of a major OEM.
• Middleby Corporation: Middleby is a leading global manufacturer of commercial kitchen equipment with brands such as TurboChef, Blodgett, and Pitco. Comparable to Wilson Enterprises in serving the commercial food equipment market, but as an OEM with broad service infrastructure rather than an independent service-only provider.

Others

• Parts Town: Parts Town is a leading distributor of OEM replacement parts for commercial kitchen equipment. Comparable to Wilson Enterprises as an ecosystem participant supporting the commercial food service equipment service market, but operating as a parts supplier rather than a service provider.

Direct peers

• Boelter Companies: Boelter is a regional commercial foodservice equipment distributor and service provider serving restaurants, hotels, and institutions across the Midwest. Comparable to Wilson Enterprises as an independent provider of commercial kitchen equipment supply, installation, and service to restaurant customers in a defined regional market.
• Stafford-Smith Inc: Stafford-Smith is a Michigan-based commercial food service equipment dealer and service company serving restaurants, schools, and healthcare. Comparable to Wilson Enterprises as an independent commercial kitchen equipment service provider with similar install/repair/preventive maintenance offerings.
• The Sam Tell Companies: Sam Tell is a commercial food service equipment distributor and service provider serving the New York metro area. Comparable to Wilson Enterprises as an independent regional commercial kitchen equipment service company targeting restaurants and food service operators.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wilson-enterprise

Compliance3 records

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

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

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