What Gelopar does

Gelopar Refrigeração Paranaense Ltda. is a privately held Brazilian manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment, founded in 1972 and headquartered in Araucária, Paraná. The company designs, produces, and sells a broad portfolio spanning vertical refrigerators (GRV, GPC, GPTU lines), horizontal conservators (GHB, GHBS, GHD lines), commercial multi-door refrigerators (GREP, GCCP), refrigerated counters (GBFE, GBFB), beverage coolers (GCB), gourmet display cases (GGER, GGEA, MGEE), supermarket island displays (GISM), climate chambers for bread fermentation (GCTP), ice cream displays (GESG), thermal tables (GBTA), and ice makers (GMGD). In 2024 it introduced a Bivolt/Inverter line of equipment compatible with 127-220V and 50-60 Hz, using variable-speed compressors.

Underlying technology centers on eco-friendly refrigerants (R290, cyclopentane, and HFO) with zero ozone depletion potential and low global warming potential, force-air and skin-condenser refrigeration systems, electronic controllers with automatic defrost, and a climate simulation laboratory for product qualification. The firm holds ISO 9001 certification since 2002, Inmetro Portaria 148/2022 compulsory safety certification, Argentine product certification (2018), and EcoVadis Silver sustainability status since 2019.

Gelopar operates a hybrid go-to-market combining a VTEX-powered e-commerce marketplace, a nationwide authorized distributor and reseller network, and direct online sales, with hardware prices ranging from approximately R$1,199 to R$29,299. Its customer base is fragmented across SMB food service (bakeries, butcher shops, convenience stores, ice cream shops, bars, restaurants) and small-to-medium supermarkets, supplemented by large food and beverage industrial clients. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The company employs approximately 800 people across four manufacturing and logistics units totaling 60,000+ m², with cumulative production of around 3 million units over 53 years and ongoing technical support coverage across Brazil.

Name

Gelopar

Legal name

Gelopar Refrigeração Paranaense Ltda.

Website

https://gelopar.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Gelopar is a privately held Brazilian manufacturer founded in 1972 that designs, produces, and sells commercial refrigeration equipment — including refrigerators, conservators, beverage coolers, display cases, and climate chambers — for SMB food service, small/medium supermarkets, and large food and beverage industrial clients across Brazil and select Latin American markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

NAICS

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

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

Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (Foodservice) Wholesale (AFAIALAI)

Keywords

• Commercial refrigeration equipment
• Commercial refrigeration manufacturing
• Refrigerated display cases
• Commercial ice makers
• Eco-friendly refrigerants

Headquarters

HQ city

Araucária

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of commercial refrigeration equipment directly to end customers and through an authorized distributor network. Products include refrigerators, conservators, display cases, thermal tables, ice machines, and modular equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Gelopar develops, manufactures, and sells commercial refrigeration equipment — including vertical refrigerators, horizontal conservators, refrigerated counters, beverage coolers, ice makers, ice-cream displays, supermarket islands, climate chambers, thermal tables, and gourmet/heated display cases — for food service, food retail, and food/beverage industrial customers in Brazil. The company operates an online marketplace that connects buyers with authorized distributors and resellers, and also sells directly through its own e-commerce storefront at www.gelopar.com.br with nationwide delivery and technical support.

Product overview

Gelopar is a Brazilian commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturer founded in 1972, based in Araucária, Paraná. The company operates a Marketplace e-commerce platform connecting buyers with authorized distributors. Its product portfolio spans multiple categories including vertical refrigerators (GRV, GPC, GPTU lines), horizontal conservators (GHB, GHBS, GHD lines), commercial refrigerators (GREP, GCCP lines), back-refrigerated counters (GBFE, GBFB lines), beverage refrigerators/cervejieras (GCB, GRB lines), gourmet display cases (GGER, GGEA, MGEE lines), island supermarket displays (GISM line), climate chambers for bread fermentation (GCTP line), ice cream displays (GESG line), flat display conservators (GHD line), thermal tables (GBTA line), ice makers (GMGD), and the new Bivolt/Inverter line featuring bifrequency technology compatible with 127-220V 50-60Hz. Products serve diverse sectors including restaurants, bakeries, confectioneries, butcher shops, convenience stores, ice cream shops, bars, and supermarkets. The company emphasizes eco-friendly refrigerants including R290 and cyclopentane, with ISO 9001 certification since 2002 and Inmetro safety certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Linha Bivolt by Gelopar: Complete line of bivolt, inverter and bi-frequency equipment designed for commercial use, compatible with 127V and 220V and operating at 50 or 60 Hz
• Linha Gourmet Conveniência
• Linha Aurora
• Linha Profissional
• Bivolt

Products and services

• Vertical Refrigerators and Conservators Vertical-format commercial refrigerators and conservators (e.g., GPC-57 TE BR, GRV-57 BR, GFC-31 BR, GFC-57 BR) with temperature ranges spanning chilled (0 to +7°C), ice/mass (-10 to -15°C), and frozen (-18 to -22°C). Designed for beverages, dairy, cold cuts, ice cream, and frozen foods in food service, food retail, and supermarket applications.
• Commercial Refrigerators (Multi-Door) Multi-door commercial refrigerators (e.g., GREP-4P AI with 1,044 L capacity, GREP-6P AI with 1,553 L capacity) in galvanized steel and 430 stainless steel construction with forced-air refrigeration, adjustable wire levels, and door-frame heating. Designed for industrial kitchens and large food service operations.
• Commercial Conservators (Multi-Door Freezers) Multi-door commercial conservators (e.g., GCCP-4P AI) with -12 to -20°C temperature range, galvanized steel and 430 stainless steel construction, forced-air refrigeration with finned evaporator. Designed for frozen food storage in commercial kitchens.
• Back-Refrigerated Counters Back-mounted refrigerated counters (e.g., GBFE-250 AI with 765 L capacity, GBFB-200 AI with 300 L, GBFB-150 AI with 210 L) in 304 stainless steel construction with forced-air refrigeration, GN 1/1 compatibility, and R290 eco-gas. Designed for industrial and hamburger kitchen applications.
• Horizontal Conservators Horizontal chest-style conservators (e.g., GHBS-310 BR, GHBS-530 BR) with 1-2 lids and dual temperature zones (frozen -16 to -20°C / chilled 0 to +7°C), skin condenser for low noise and energy efficiency. Designed for ice cream, frozen products, and chilled goods in food retail and food service.
• Flat Display Conservators Flat display conservators with sliding glass doors (e.g., GHD-200 CZ, GHD-300 CZ, GHD-400 CZ, GHD-500 CZ, GHD-500 LB PR) with dual temperature zones (-16 to -20°C / 0 to +7°C) and capacities from 200 to 500 liters. Designed for ice cream and frozen product merchandising in food retail.
• Beverage Refrigerators (Cervejeiras) Beverage refrigerators/cervejieras (e.g., GCB-57 PR, GCB-57BIN PR with Inverter, GCB-57VBIN PR with triple-tempered glass door) with -6°C to +3°C adjustable temperature and 570-liter capacity. Designed for beer and beverage cooling in bars, restaurants, and food retail.
• Mug Chopp Freezers Freezers specifically designed for mug/chopp glasses (e.g., GGC-57 TI) with -12°C to -26°C range, 304 stainless steel interior, R290 eco-gas, and capacity for 210 mugs of 355ml or 450 tulip cups of 200ml. Designed for bars, pubs, and beverage service operations.
• Ice Makers Ice makers (e.g., GMGD-15 AI PR) with digital multifunction display, up to 12kg of ice per day, self-cleaning system, 2.2-liter water reservoir, and stainless steel exterior. Designed for bars, restaurants, and home/small business use.
• Thermal Tables Thermal serving tables (e.g., GBTA-200 PR) with +30°C to +65°C temperature range, 304 stainless steel tank, bain-marie heating through shielded resistance, LED lighting, and glass top with screen printing. Designed for food service buffet and serving operations.
• Supermarket Island Displays

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3 million equipment units produced and commercialized in 53+ years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Electrolux Professional: Global food-service and commercial-laundry equipment major offering refrigeration, cook-chill, and beverage-cooling solutions; competes with Gelopar at the enterprise/industrial end of the Brazilian market.
• True Manufacturing: US-based commercial refrigeration manufacturer producing reach-ins, display cases, and ice makers for foodservice operators; a global incumbent with comparable product line-up and dealer model.
• Middleby Corporation: US-listed global commercial kitchen equipment conglomerate with refrigeration, cooking, and beverage platforms; serves as the benchmark diversified foodservice-equipment incumbent pursuing international growth similar to Gelopar's ambitions.
• Gorenje (Hisense Gorenje): European home and commercial appliance manufacturer with a refrigeration line; competes in select categories and geographies where Gelopar sells into export markets.
• Hoshizaki: Global Japanese manufacturer of commercial refrigeration, ice machines, and food-service equipment with deep R&D and worldwide distribution; represents the multinational incumbent Gelopar competes against in Brazil and Latin America.

Direct peers

• Imbera: Latin American commercial refrigeration manufacturer (part of Fagor/Fridare group) focused on plug-in display cabinets and ice cream/freezer equipment for foodservice and retail; directly comparable product mix and SMB distribution model to Gelopar.
• Metalfrio Solutions: Brazil/LATAM-based commercial refrigeration manufacturer producing reach-in coolers, freezers, and ice machines for foodservice, beverage, and retail customers; competes head-to-head with Gelopar across SMB and supermarket channels in Brazil.
• Frilux: Brazilian manufacturer of commercial stainless-steel refrigeration equipment for bars, restaurants, bakeries, and supermarkets; offers a directly comparable SMB-targeted product portfolio to Gelopar's Linha Profissional and gourmet displays.

Regional players

• Coldkit: Brazilian producer of plug-in supermarket refrigeration and freezer islands for the grocery channel; directly comparable on supermarket island and display equipment to Gelopar's GISM line.
• Frigoinox: Brazilian manufacturer specializing in custom stainless-steel commercial refrigeration for industrial kitchens, supermarkets, and foodservice chains; comparable industrial-scale custom solutions to Gelopar's enterprise product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gelopar

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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