Kolpak
Kolpak is a US manufacturer of commercial walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, and modular refrigeration systems for the foodservice industry, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Welbilt (Ali Group) from its Parsons, TN facility.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1969
- HeadquartersParsons, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Kolpak does
Kolpak is a US-based manufacturer of commercial walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, and modular refrigeration systems serving the foodservice industry, founded in 1969 (with category presence since the 1970s) and headquartered in a manufacturing facility at 2915 Tennessee Ave. North, Parsons, TN. Its product portfolio spans fully custom walk-ins, pre-engineered Polar Pak and KoldFront units, three refrigeration system families (120 Series R404A, Scroll Series, Polar-Pak), Polar-Surge blast chillers/shock freezers, RDI Systems condensing units and evaporator assemblies, and the ArcticFox controller platform with Tru-Dmnd defrost, Deluxe Display, and SmartAccess remote monitoring. Core technical differentiators include Softnose foamed-in-place polyurethane panels in 4"/5"/6" thicknesses, patented Era bracket floor technology rated up to 5,000 psf on structural floors, and dual-refrigerant (R404A and R448A) system options. Kolpak operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Welbilt, Inc., itself owned by Italy-based Ali Group, and is the "#1 specified brand in cold storage" with over 50 years of category presence.
The business model is overwhelmingly hardware-led: revenue is generated primarily through the sale of walk-in units and refrigeration systems to foodservice operators, supplemented by OEM replacement parts, accessories, optional 4- and 5-year extended compressor warranties, professional service labor via factory-authorized servicers, and a first-year-free ArcticFox SmartAccess subscription. Go-to-market runs through manufacturer representatives in the US/Canada, dealer partners, direct factory sales, factory-authorized servicers, and Welbilt's global distribution network of 3,000+ distributors/dealers across 100+ countries. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; products are sold as standard configurations (faster lead time) or built to specification in 0.5" increments (premium). Customer segments include restaurants, hotels, institutional kitchens, large-scale foodservice operations, and franchise chains — most notably International Dairy Queen, which has sourced walk-in equipment from Kolpak for six years and named it IDQ Equipment Vendor of the Year in 2023.
Kolpak firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Kolpak
- Legal name
- Kolpak, LLC
- Website
- https://kolpak.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1969
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Kolpak is a US manufacturer of commercial walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, and modular refrigeration systems for the foodservice industry, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Welbilt (Ali Group) from its Parsons, TN facility.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Kolpak industry classification
Industry- 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
- Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH)
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Where Kolpak is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Parsons
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices5 records
Markets served
Kolpak business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- Walk-in Coolers & Freezers (Hardware): Kolpak generates revenue primarily through the sale of walk-in refrigeration units including custom walk-ins, pre-engineered walk-ins (Polar-Paks, KoldFronts), and walk-in accessories. Panels are sold in standard configurations to reduce lead time and cost, or built to exact specifications in 0.5" increments.
- Refrigeration Systems: Kolpak sells complete refrigeration packages including self-contained systems, multi-circuit refrigeration, and RDI condensing units and evaporator assemblies. Both R404A and R448A refrigerant systems are offered.
- Parts & Accessories: Kolpak offers a complete line of accessories (ceilings, reinforced floors, special doors, panels, AlarmPak) and genuine OEM replacement parts through factory-authorized servicers and distribution partners.
- Polar-Surge Blast Chillers & Shock Freezers: Modular blast chillers and shock freezers sold in various configurations (1, 2, or 3 trolley compartments), available as stand-alone or integrated models.
- Extended Compressor Warranties: Optional 4-year or 5-year extended compressor warranties are available for purchase, beginning on the factory ship date.
- Professional Services / Warranty Labor: Kolpak covers labor for warranty repairs within the first year. All warranty service must be performed by authorized service providers. Non-warranty service labor is provided through factory authorized servicers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Walk-in Panels |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | 5-Year Extended Compressor Warranty |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | 4-Year Extended Compressor Warranty |
| Subscription | Annual | ArcticFox SmartAccess First Year |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Kolpak product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Kolpak manufactures and sells commercial walk-in coolers and freezers in fully custom configurations, pre-engineered Polar-Pak and KoldFront units, modular Polar-Surge blast chillers and shock freezers, and RDI Systems distribution refrigeration (condensing units, evaporator assemblies, controllers). The portfolio is completed with a full line of accessories, ArcticFox defrost/monitoring controllers, and OEM replacement parts sold through manufacturer reps, dealer partners, and factory-authorized servicers.
Product overview
Kolpak is a walk-in refrigeration equipment manufacturer offering three product lines: fully custom walk-in coolers and freezers, Polar Pak pre-engineered walk-ins, and RDI Systems for distribution/commercial refrigeration. The portfolio includes a complete line of refrigeration systems (120 Series, Scroll Series, Polar-Pak), Polar-Surge blast chillers and shock freezers, and Options & Accessories. ArcticFox serves as an add-on controller module for walk-in monitoring and defrost management. The company operates as a Welbilt brand and has been serving the foodservice industry for over 50 years.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Polar-Surge: Modular blast chillers and shock freezers for rapid cooling and freezing of food in professional kitchens, featuring advanced insulation and 304 stainless steel construction.
- Polar Pak
- KoldFront
- RDI Systems
- ArcticFox
Products and services
- Coolers & Freezers Walk-in refrigeration coolers and freezers available in fully custom solutions, Polar Pak pre-engineered, and standard configurations for commercial foodservice applications. Manufactured with Softnose foamed-in-place polyurethane panels in 4", 5", and 6" thicknesses, built to precise specifications in 0.5" increments.
- Refrigeration Systems Complete refrigeration packages for walk-in cooler and freezer applications, including the 120 Series R404A Refrigeration Package, Scroll Series Refrigeration, and Polar-Pak Refrigeration. Available with R404A and R448A refrigerants and compatible with self-contained and multi-circuit configurations.
- Polar-Surge Blast Chillers and Shock Freezers Modular blast chillers and shock freezers for rapid cooling and freezing of food in professional kitchens, featuring advanced insulation and 304 stainless steel construction. Available in 1, 2, or 3 trolley/cart compartment configurations as stand-alone or integrated models (e.g., K400BC-1T, K750BC-2T, K1500BC-3T, K300BF-1T, K750BF-1T, K1500BF-2T).
- RDI Systems - Distribution High-efficiency refrigeration products for commercial and retail businesses, including RDI Condensing Units, RDI Evaporator Assemblies (Dual Flo, Low Air Velocity, Standard Low Profile), and RDI Controllers including ArcticFox.
- Options & Accessories Complete line of accessories for Kolpak walk-ins including ceilings, reinforced floors, special doors, panels, and AlarmPak, plus genuine OEM replacement parts distributed through factory-authorized servicers and dealer partners.
Quantifiable outcome
- ArcticFox Tru-Dmnd avoids up to 93% of standard system defrost cycles and up to 12% fewer cycles than smart defrost controls
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Kolpak
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Kolpak technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Kolpak partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators8 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Kolpak competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Norlake: Norlake is a direct peer: a specialized manufacturer of walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, and refrigerated warehouses serving commercial foodservice and scientific customers, overlapping Kolpak's core walk-in product line.
- Thermo-Kool: Thermo-Kool is a direct peer producing custom and modular walk-in coolers and freezers for restaurants, foodservice, and industrial clients with a comparable North American specification and dealer-driven sales motion.
- Arctic Industries: Arctic Industries is a direct peer manufacturing walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, and refrigerated buildings for foodservice and industrial markets — directly comparable to Kolpak's walk-in product portfolio.
- Master-Bilt (Standex): Master-Bilt, a Standex brand, is a direct peer manufacturing walk-in coolers and freezers, refrigerated warehouses, and cold-room solutions for foodservice — overlapping Kolpak on walk-ins and competing with similar panel technology.
- American Panel Corporation: American Panel Corporation is a direct peer: a walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer manufacturer targeting foodservice, industrial, and institutional markets using foamed-in-place panel construction similar to Kolpak's Softnose panels.
Regional players
- Foster Refrigerator: Foster Refrigerator is a regional peer: a UK-based manufacturer of commercial refrigeration including walk-in and cold-room products sold through European channels — comparable in product category to Kolpak but operating primarily outside Kolpak's North American territory.
Others
- Traulsen (Ali Group): Traulsen is a sibling brand within the Ali Group portfolio: a manufacturer of reach-in refrigerators and freezers for foodservice. It does not directly compete on walk-ins but shares parent ownership, distribution channels, and customer segments with Kolpak.
Broad incumbents
- Hoshizaki America: Hoshizaki America is a broad incumbent in commercial foodservice refrigeration and ice making with a broader product line, overlapping Kolpak on walk-in and commercial refrigeration sales channels.
- True Manufacturing: True Manufacturing is a broad incumbent: a much larger commercial refrigeration manufacturer with reach-in refrigerators, freezers, and walk-ins distributed through foodservice dealers — overlapping with Kolpak on walk-ins and blast chilling while operating a much broader product portfolio.
- Beverage-Air: Beverage-Air is a broad incumbent in commercial refrigeration producing reach-in and undercounter units sold through foodservice dealers — overlapping Kolpak's customer base and dealer network while competing more on reach-in than walk-in.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Kolpak social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Kolpak leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Kolpak funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Kolpak M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Kolpak
What does Kolpak do?
Kolpak manufactures and sells commercial walk-in coolers and freezers in fully custom configurations, pre-engineered Polar-Pak and KoldFront units, modular Polar-Surge blast chillers and shock freezers, and RDI Systems distribution refrigeration (condensing units, evaporator assemblies, controllers). The portfolio is completed with a full line of accessories, ArcticFox defrost/monitoring controllers, and OEM replacement parts sold through manufacturer reps, dealer partners, and factory-authorized servicers.
Is Kolpak a public or private company?
Kolpak is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Kolpak founded?
Kolpak was founded in 1969. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Kolpak based?
Kolpak is headquartered in Parsons, United States, in the North America region.
How does Kolpak make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Walk-in Coolers & Freezers (Hardware) is the primary driver. The others are refrigeration Systems, parts & Accessories, polar-Surge Blast Chillers & Shock Freezers, extended Compressor Warranties and professional Services / Warranty Labor.
Who are Kolpak's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Norlake, Thermo-Kool, Arctic Industries, Master-Bilt (Standex) and American Panel Corporation. Foster Refrigerator is listed as a regional player. Traulsen (Ali Group) is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are Hoshizaki America, True Manufacturing and Beverage-Air.
Does Kolpak have an API?
No public API is recorded for Kolpak.
What industry is Kolpak in?
Kolpak's product category is Commercial Refrigeration Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAKAH, Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors). Its NAICS code is 33341 and its SIC code is 3585.