What Kingtec USA does

Kingtec USA is the US distribution and sales entity of Kingtec Group Co. Ltd., a Chinese-founded manufacturer of transport refrigeration and mobile HVAC systems established in 1991. The company designs and manufactures all-electric and engine-driven refrigeration units, trailer refrigeration units, all-electric A/C units, and diesel/coolant heaters for applications spanning cold chain logistics, commercial trucking, buses, recreational vehicles, sprinter vans, and construction vehicles. Core technology centers on DC48V lithium iron phosphate battery modules with integrated battery management systems (BMS), enabling all-electric operation without engine-driven compressors, zero direct emissions, and no-idle cooling—supported by multi-protection safety systems (pressure, voltage, over-current, overheat) and automated microprocessor controls for temperature regulation, fault diagnostics, and hot gas defrost.

The product portfolio is organized into five categories: All Electric Refrigeration Units (EKL/EKS/EK/EVL series), Transport Refrigeration Units (FR/KUM/MK/T/YQZ series), Trailer Refrigeration Units (FC/KSH series), All Electric A/C Units (KSB/KSY/KAC/KTD/DF/D30A), and Heaters (Snugger SF/SS series). Pricing is entirely quote-based with no public list prices; the go-to-market relies on a US dealer network providing local sales, service, and repair, supplemented by direct customer engagement through website contact forms, phone, and email. The parent group operates 1,100 factory employees (including 120 design engineers), seven overseas branches, eight branch companies, and serves customers in over 60 countries, with ISO 9001 certification. Revenue streams are hardware sales of refrigeration units, A/C units, and heaters, plus parts and service through the dealer network.

Name

Kingtec USA

Legal name

Kingtec USA

Website

https://kingtecusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kingtec USA is the US subsidiary of Kingtec Group Co. Ltd., manufacturing all-electric and engine-driven transport refrigeration units, mobile HVAC systems, and heaters for cold chain logistics, commercial trucking, buses, RVs, and construction vehicles through a dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transport Refrigeration and Mobile HVAC 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), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Cold Chain & Temperature-Controlled Storage Equipment (IMAHAKAJ)

Keywords

• Transport refrigeration units
• All-electric refrigeration
• Vehicle HVAC systems
• Cold chain solutions
• Mobile air conditioning

Headquarters

HQ city

Rancho Cucamonga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Refrigeration Unit Sales: Sale of transport refrigeration units including all-electric, trailer, and transport refrigeration units for various vehicle applications from 6m³ to 53ft trailers.
2. A/C Unit Sales: Sale of all-electric A/C units for RVs, buses, shuttles, trucks, and various vehicle applications. Includes rooftop units and split-type DC A/C systems.
3. Heater Sales: Sale of diesel-powered air heaters (Snugger series) for vehicle cab comfort heating and engine pre-heating applications.
4. Parts and Service: Replacement parts supply and repair services through dealer network. Most parts are in stock, with others ordered from manufacturing facility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kingtec USA manufactures and distributes transport temperature control systems, including all-electric and engine-driven refrigeration units for trucks and trailers, mobile A/C units, and vehicle heaters. Products serve cold chain logistics, commercial trucking, buses, RVs, and construction vehicles, operating on DC power systems with lithium iron phosphate batteries and integrated battery management systems (BMS). The company operates as the US subsidiary of Kingtec Group Co. Ltd., serving customers in over 60 countries through a global network of branches and dealers.

Product overview

Kingtec USA is a manufacturer and distributor of transport temperature control systems and cold chain logistics solutions. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of refrigeration and HVAC products organized into five main categories: All Electric Refrigeration Units (including EKL/EKS/EK/EVL series), Transport Refrigeration Units (including FR, KUM, MK, T, and YQZ series), Trailer Refrigeration Units (including FC and KSH series), All Electric A/C Units (including KSB, KSY, KAC, KTD, DF, and D30A series), and Heaters (including Snugger SF and SS series). The products serve diverse applications including trailers, truck bodies, buses, RVs, construction vehicles, and sprinter vans. Kingtec's all-electric units operate on battery power without requiring engine compressors, offering fuel savings and reduced emissions. The company operates as the US subsidiary of Kingtec Group Co. Ltd., which has seven overseas branches and eight branch companies serving over 60 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ET270-E12 Split direct drive refrigeration unit designed for small refrigeration trucks (6-12 cubic meters box volume), inside temperature range 13°F to 77°F. Used for fresh and frozen goods transport in small commercial vehicles.
• EVL370-E48 All-electric refrigerating unit for 2m² to 15m² boxes, designed for temperature control of fresh products in urban delivery. Operates entirely on 12V electric without engine compressor.
• EKL320-E48 All-electric refrigerating unit meeting transport refrigeration and freezing requirements for 2m² to 15m² boxes, designed for fresh product temperature control in urban delivery applications.
• EKL610 All-electric refrigeration unit using DC48V power supply system with custom-designed lithium iron phosphate battery module and integrated intelligent BMS for independent power operation.
• EKS360-E48 All-electric refrigeration unit with DC48V power supply system, lithium iron phosphate battery module with integrated intelligent BMS for independent power and full temperature control.
• EKS380-E48 All-electric refrigeration unit with DC48V power supply system and lithium iron phosphate battery module featuring pure aluminum plate structure for lighter weight.
• EK1000 / EK2000 New energy efficient trailer series all-electric refrigeration units compatible with trailers that have auxiliary battery modules, using BMS for full temperature control with automatic defrosting and fault detection.
• D30A Rooftop 12V & 115V A/C 11500 BTU Rooftop air conditioning unit offering 11500 BTU cooling capacity with dual power input options (115V AC and 12V DC) for versatile vehicle applications.
• DF3 Split type DC A/C system for semi-truck trailers and sprinter vans providing no-idle 12V comfort that charges while driving with auxiliary battery power.
• KSB / KSY Low profile rooftop air conditioning systems for bus and shuttle applications featuring ultra-thin design for improved airflow, comfort and efficiency.
• KAC-1 Rooftop A/C unit designed for recreational vehicles with 15,000 BTU high capacity and energy efficient system running on 115V AC power.
• KTD-3 Rooftop 12V A/C 11000 BTU Rooftop 12V A/C unit for custom vans, RVs, small equipment cabs, and class 4-8 trucks featuring no-idle comfort system that charges while driving.
• FR500E / FR600E Refrigeration units for frozen and fresh applications on 6-19m³ mini refrigeration trucks with road compressor powered by vehicle engine and fully enclosed electric motor standby compressor.
• KUM880E Transport refrigeration unit with integrated structure for easy installation and built-in power backup structure for convenient use with quick cooling.
• MK358 Transport refrigeration unit series for various truck sizes.
• T235 / T235E Designed for fresh, frozen and deep frozen applications on 4-25m³ refrigerator trucks and vans with road compressor powered by electric motor enabling electric standby operation.
• T355 / T355E Designed for fresh, frozen and deep frozen applications on 4-25m³ refrigerator trucks and vans with electric standby drive capability.
• YQZ500 / YQZ600 / YQZ800 Designed for fresh, frozen and deeply frozen applications on 15-40m³ medium sized refrigerator trucks and vans with integrated small evaporator in condenser.
• FC50 / FC80 Trailer refrigeration units for on-road refrigerator trailers.
• KSH20 / KSH30 Designed for fresh and frozen applications for 6-25m³ on-road refrigerator trailers with 115V/60HZ and 230V/60HZ compressor configurations, plug-in capable.
• Snugger SF2300 Diesel air heater providing forced air heat with automatic temperature controls, compact design with built-in safety protection and self-diagnostics for vehicle operator comfort.
• Snugger SS4200 Coolant heater primarily used to pre-heat engines for easy cold weather starts, available in 4 and 5 kilowatt configurations with programmable timer option.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fuel cost savings of over $2,000 per year for customers using no-idle electric units
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Tieman GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTieman Group is referenced as a partner for insulated van panels. The website includes a link to Tieman Group's Insulated Panel Kits page, suggesting a product integration or referral partnership for customers needing complete van solutions with Kingtec refrigeration units.
• Polar MobilityminorOthersPolar Mobility is referenced as a courtesy provider for controller setup documentation (TC20AD Controller Setup) for Kingtec's KSH20/KSH30 trailer refrigeration units. This appears to be a documentation/information sharing relationship.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Webasto: Webasto produces HVAC, heating, and cooling systems for commercial vehicles, buses, and RVs. Its EV-ready and no-idle thermal management portfolio competes directly with Kingtec's bus/shuttle, commercial truck, and electric A/C offerings.
• Bergstrom: Bergstrom specializes in no-idle HVAC systems for commercial trucks, including battery-powered A/C. Its NITE and Sleeper Cab product lines directly overlap with Kingtec's DF3 and KTD-3 no-idle comfort A/C units for trucks and sprinter vans.
• Thermo King: Thermo King (Ingersoll Rand) is the dominant global manufacturer of transport refrigeration units for trucks, trailers, and containers. It is the closest direct competitor to Kingtec's transport refrigeration and trailer refrigeration product lines, including the all-electric TRU segment.
• Dometic: Dometic supplies RV, marine, and commercial-vehicle HVAC and refrigeration systems, including rooftop A/C units. It directly competes with Kingtec's KAC, KSB/KSY, KTD-3, and DF3 all-electric A/C product lines for the RV and commercial-vehicle segments.
• RedDot Corporation: RedDot manufactures HVAC and engine cooling products for off-highway, construction, agricultural, and commercial vehicles. It is comparable to Kingtec's construction-vehicle and heavy-equipment HVAC solutions.
• Carrier Transicold: Carrier Transicold manufactures transport refrigeration units for trucks, trailers, and containers globally. It directly competes with Kingtec's transport and trailer refrigeration lines and is the second pillar of incumbent US fleet supply alongside Thermo King.

Emerging players

• Econet Wireless (transport refrigeration) / Zanotti: Zanotti is an Italian manufacturer of transport refrigeration units for small to medium trucks and vans. Its compact direct-drive units overlap with Kingtec's ET270-E12, FR500/600E, and T235/T235E small-truck product lines.
• Subzero Insulated Containers: A US specialist in transport refrigeration for small commercial vehicles and last-mile delivery — closely comparable to Kingtec's all-electric EKL/EVL small-van urban-delivery product line.

Others

• Utility Trailer Manufacturing: Utility Trailer is a major manufacturer of refrigerated trailers and truck bodies. While not a refrigeration OEM, it is an ecosystem partner/adjacent supplier that specifies TRU suppliers like Kingtec on its trailer platforms.
• Tieman Group: Tieman Group supplies insulated van panels and complete insulated vehicle bodies. As a documented referral/integration partner for Kingtec's refrigeration units, it is a comparable ecosystem participant in the cold-chain vehicle market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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