What J & E Hall does

J & E Hall Limited is a UK-based refrigeration solution provider, established in 1785 in Dartford, Kent, operating as a wholly-owned member of the Daikin Group. The company serves commercial and industrial refrigeration customers across more than 85 countries, with revenue derived from the design, manufacture, sale, installation and servicing of refrigeration equipment built around its proprietary HallScrew single-screw compressor platform. Operations are organised across three lines: industrial refrigeration (HallScrew compressors, compressor packs and air-cooled ammonia chillers up to 1,000 kW per unit), commercial refrigeration (condensing units, cellar coolers, ambient beer coolers, and the FUSION HYBRID A1/A2L condensing unit range), and aftermarket support including spare parts, remanufactured compressors, and applied refrigeration service.

The technical foundation is the HallScrew single-screw compressor — featuring only three basic moving parts, a main-rotor-plus-star-wheel balanced compression design, and a main bearing life exceeding 100,000 hours — offered in open-drive and semi-hermetic variants with compatibility across R717 (ammonia), R404A, R134a, R1234ze and HFC/HFO blends. VFD/VVR variants are stated to reduce energy consumption by up to 23% versus fixed-speed slide control. Industrial products are sold globally through direct field sales and regional representatives (Europe, India, Middle East, Africa, Australia, Indonesia, North and South America); commercial products flow through an authorised UK and Ireland distributor network. A Derby-based spare-parts operation supports both J & E Hall equipment and third-party OEMs (Bitzer, Copeland, Bock, Carrier, Dorin, Mycom, Howden), backed by nine UK service offices offering 24/7 emergency dispatch, planned preventative maintenance, and engineering project delivery.

The customer base is horizontally segmented across logistics, food processing, marine and naval (including Royal Navy references HMAS Choules and the King Philip fishing vessel), brewing and beverages, dairy (First Milk), healthcare (South West Hospital), energy (Southwark Heat Network), defence, and retail/forecourt convenience and hospitality channels. Notable enterprise references include Makios Logistics (Greece), Campbell's Meat, Fowler Welch, and a UK brewery chiller installation. Wholly-owned subsidiary Coulstock & Place supplies motors, specialist machining and cable management. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 (Quality) and ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management) certifications through BSI, valid until January 2028, alongside Cyber Essentials, SafeContractor, British Safety Council and Refcom accreditations, and is positioned for the transition to low-GWP refrigerants through its 2024 FUSION HYBRID launch.

Name

J & E Hall

Legal name

J & E Hall Limited

Website

https://jehall.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1785

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

J & E Hall Limited is a UK-based industrial and commercial refrigeration solutions provider and wholly-owned Daikin Group member, serving food processing, marine, brewing, retail, and logistics customers across 85+ countries with proprietary HallScrew single-screw compressor technology and full after-sales service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Refrigeration Equipment

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

Keywords

• Industrial refrigeration equipment
• Commercial refrigeration systems
• Single screw compressors
• Refrigeration service maintenance
• HVAC cooling solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Dartford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Refrigeration Products: Sale of HallScrew single screw compressors, compressor packs, and air-cooled ammonia chillers for industrial applications. Products are sold globally through direct sales and representatives.
2. Commercial Refrigeration Products: Condensing units and cellar coolers for commercial refrigeration applications. Distributed exclusively through authorised distributor network in the UK and Ireland.
3. Spare Parts: Comprehensive range of spare parts from dedicated Derby facility supporting J & E Hall products and OEM equipment. 24/7 emergency dispatch available for urgent requirements.
4. Remanufactured Compressors: Refurbished and remanufactured compressors offered as cost-effective alternatives to new equipment.
5. Service & Maintenance: Planned preventative maintenance and emergency service covering all types of refrigeration equipment. Includes design, installation, commissioning and aftersales care.
6. Applied Refrigeration & Cooling Projects: Design, installation, commissioning and aftersales care of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. Plant upgrades for existing refrigeration systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

J & E Hall designs, manufactures, sells, and services industrial and commercial refrigeration equipment built around its proprietary HallScrew single screw compressor platform, including open drive and semi-hermetic compressors, compressor packs, air-cooled ammonia chillers, condensing units, cellar coolers, ambient beer coolers, and the FUSION HYBRID condensing units. The company also delivers applied refrigeration projects (design, installation, commissioning, plant upgrades), planned preventative maintenance and emergency service, OEM-compatible spare parts, and remanufactured compressors from facilities across the UK.

Product overview

J & E Hall offers a comprehensive portfolio of commercial and industrial refrigeration solutions built around their proprietary HallScrew single screw compressor technology. The product range spans two main categories: Industrial Products (HallScrew compressors, compressor packs, air-cooled ammonia chillers, and bespoke systems for marine, process cooling, and cold storage applications) and Commercial Products (condensing units, cellar coolers, ambient beer coolers, and the new FUSION HYBRID units supporting both A1 and A2L refrigerants). The portfolio also includes selection software, spare parts, remanufactured compressors, and applied service/maintenance offerings. The HallScrew technology platform serves as the foundation across most industrial products, offering reliability through simple three-moving-parts design with bearing life exceeding 100,000 hours. The company is a member of the Daikin Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HallScrew: Single screw compressor technology brand for industrial refrigeration applications
• Coulstock & Place
• Veebloc

Products and services

• HallScrew Compressors Range of open drive and semi-hermetic single screw compressors featuring only three basic moving parts with main bearing life exceeding 100,000 hours, for industrial refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump applications.
• NEW 7200 & 8400 Series Compressors HallScrew open type compressors with extended capacity range for demanding applications including industrial refrigeration, cold storage, process cooling, and marine systems; compatible with R717, R507A, R404A, R134a, R1234ze, and HFC/HFO blends.
• VFD/VVR Compressors HallScrew compressors with built-in Variable Frequency Drive and Variable Volume Ratio technology, enabling variable motor speed to optimise power consumption and save up to 23% in energy consumption compared to fixed speed with slide control.
• Compressors with Flange Mounting HSO 3200 and 4200 series compressors modified with flange mounting for direct motor attachment, offering guaranteed alignment accuracy, simplified packaging, and reduced installation cost and time.
• HallScrew Compressor Packs Complete compressor package incorporating HallScrew single screw technology with oil management system and controller, including IP55 2-pole electric drive motor, electronic controller, suction strainer, non-return valve, oil separator, oil cooler or liquid injection kit, oil heater, and capacity control solenoid valve.
• Air-Cooled Ammonia Chillers Air-cooled ammonia chillers using HallScrew single screw compressor technology, offering cooling capacity up to 1,000 kW per unit, temperature range +12°C/-25°C, up to +45°C ambient temperature, plug and play design with long bearing life up to 100,000 hours.
• Condensing Units Commercial refrigeration condensing units designed to run refrigerated cabinets in convenience stores and petrol forecourt outlets, sold exclusively through authorised distributors in the UK and Ireland.
• Cellar Coolers Commercial refrigeration cellar coolers designed to accurately maintain wine and beer cellar temperatures for pubs, restaurants, and convenience stores.
• FUSION HYBRID Future-ready condensing units operating on both A1 and A2L refrigerants, providing flexibility for evolving environmental regulations while maintaining commercial refrigeration performance.
• Ambient Beer Coolers Commercial refrigeration products for ambient cooling of beverages, specifically designed for beer storage applications in pubs, restaurants, and commercial environments.
• Spare Parts Comprehensive range of spare parts for J & E Hall products and other OEM equipment (Bitzer, Copeland, Bock, Carrier, Dorin, Mycom, Howden and others), including HallScrew compressor spares, controls, driers, heaters, motors, valves, oils, pipe products, and tools, with 24/7 emergency dispatch from the Derby facility.
• Remanufactured Compressors Refurbished and remanufactured screw compressors offered as cost-effective alternatives to new equipment with quality assurance, sold as part of J & E Hall's specialist compressor services.
• Applied Refrigeration & Service Full-service solutions including design, supply, installation, planned preventative maintenance, and emergency service for commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems, with UK regional offices covering Service & Maintenance, Cooling & HVAC Projects, Plant Upgrades, Air Conditioning, and Applications.
• Bespoke Refrigeration Systems Custom-designed refrigeration packages developed in response to specific customer requirements, utilising J & E Hall's engineering expertise and HallScrew single screw compressor technology.
• Marine Systems Specialised refrigeration solutions for marine applications, including the HSO 3216 HallScrew compressor designed for ship engine rooms and maritime refrigeration needs, covering refrigerated seawater systems, vessel air conditioning, and marine process cooling.
• Coulstock & Place Leading provider of motors, specialist machining solutions, and cable management products, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary brand within the J & E Hall group.

Quantifiable outcome

• VFD compressors can save up to 23% in energy consumption compared to fixed speed with slide control
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Daikin GroupcoreOthersJ & E Hall is a member of the Daikin Group, one of the world's leading refrigeration and air conditioning manufacturers. This membership provides access to Daikin's global resources, technology portfolio, and brand strength. The company states it is committed to innovation and the environment as a Daikin member.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bitzer: Bitzer is one of the world's largest independent manufacturers of refrigeration and air-conditioning compressors (screw, reciprocating, scroll). They directly compete with J&EHall's HallScrew single-screw range in industrial refrigeration; Bitzer is explicitly listed in J&EHall's spare-parts catalog as a serviced competitor OEM.
• Copeland (Emerson Climate Technologies): Copeland (now part of Emerson, with a planned separation as Copeland) is a global leader in compressors for HVAC and refrigeration, including screw, scroll, and semi-hermetic designs. It directly competes with HallScrew compressors and is listed in J&EHall's parts catalog as an OEM whose equipment it services.
• Howden (Chart Industries): Howden manufactures screw compressors and industrial refrigeration equipment for marine, oil & gas, and process industries. They compete head-to-head with J&EHall in marine/naval and ammonia refrigeration, and Howden is listed as an OEM in J&EHall's spare-parts offering.
• Frascold: Frascold is an Italian specialist manufacturer of semi-hermetic and screw compressors for refrigeration and air conditioning, comparable to J&EHall's HallScrew and compressor-pack offerings in mid-to-large capacity industrial refrigeration.
• Gram Refrigeration (Danfoss): Gram is a Danish specialist in commercial plug-in refrigeration (cabinets, cold rooms) for retail and hospitality, now owned by Danfoss. They overlap with J&EHall's commercial condensing-unit and cellar-cooler ranges, particularly in UK hospitality and convenience retail.

Broad incumbents

• Carrier Commercial Refrigeration: Carrier is a global HVAC-R conglomerate with extensive industrial and commercial refrigeration portfolios. They are broader than J&EHall in scale and product breadth but compete in the same industrial refrigeration, marine, and food retail customers; Carrier is also named as a serviced OEM in J&EHall's spares business.
• GEA Refrigeration Technologies: GEA is a large industrial equipment supplier with a dedicated industrial refrigeration division serving food processing, dairy, beverage, and marine. They overlap with J&EHall in industrial and applied refrigeration, but GEA's portfolio is substantially broader and more globally scaled.

Emerging players

• Dorin: Dorin is an Italian compressor manufacturer focused on refrigeration compressors (semi-hermetic and screw). They overlap with J&EHall's industrial compressor range and are listed as an OEM supported by J&EHall's spare-parts operation.
• Bock Compressors (Danfoss): Bock is a German manufacturer of CO2 and other ecological compressors for commercial and industrial refrigeration. They compete with J&EHall's low-GWP and natural-refrigerant compressor lines, and Bock is named in J&EHall's spare-parts portfolio.

Others

• Daikin Applied (Daikin Group): Daikin Applied is the Daikin Group's commercial and industrial HVAC subsidiary and a sister entity to J&EHall within the same parent. Both serve institutional, industrial, and commercial customers with cooling and refrigeration equipment, providing natural cross-sell channels and intra-group competition for certain bids.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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