What Smeva does

Smeva Koeling B.V. is a Netherlands-based specialist in commercial and industrial refrigeration, founded in 1920 and headquartered in Eindhoven following a 2024 relocation from Valkenswaard. The company designs, manufactures, installs, and services cooling and freezing equipment for enterprise customers across six vertical markets: petrol/retail forecourts, healthcare institutions, hospitality and restaurant chains, pharmaceutical and life sciences, leisure and entertainment venues, and government/education. Core products include modular walk-in cold and freezer cells, refrigerated display furniture, wall cooling units, the proprietary Arrondi open-front display case, CO2 (R744) refrigeration systems, and waterloop (closed-loop water) cooling systems that reduce refrigerant use by up to 80%. Smeva holds HACCP, BREEAM, GMP, GDP, and F-gas certifications, and operates a nationwide Dutch service network with 24/7 breakdown response.

Smeva's revenue model combines one-time equipment sales (capital purchases with installation included or separate), professional installation services, recurring multi-year maintenance contracts (MJOP 10-15 year planning, leak-tightness checks, F-gas compliance), and technical advisory/design consulting. Pricing is bespoke per project, with no public pricing disclosed. Go-to-market is direct field sales with dedicated account managers and technical account managers serving enterprise and mid-market buyers, supplemented by inside sales/customer service (088-0124040) and inbound lead generation through a knowledge center, Google Ads, downloadable compliance resources, and project reference case studies. Named enterprise customers include ASML, Pathé (multiple locations), Fastned, Swissport and Geodis at Schiphol, Bilthoven Biologicals, Sanquin, Maxima Medisch Centrum, Maastricht UMC, Johan Cruijff Arena, and multiple petrol chains (Tamoil, Lukoil, EG Group, OK Tankstations).

Following the April 16, 2025 acquisition of 100% of Smeva's shares by Frank and Roland Dekkers (owners of DKC Totaaltechniek B.V., a Wijchen-based family-owned installation company of approximately 200 employees covering refrigeration, climate technology, electrical engineering, and measurement & control), Smeva operates as a wholly owned subsidiary under its established brand, with Henk Dibbets remaining as Managing Director. DKC's broader technical disciplines enable bundled turnkey delivery across electrical, mechanical, and controls integration. All revenue and operations remain concentrated exclusively in the Netherlands.

Name

Smeva

Legal name

Smeva Group BV

Website

https://smeva.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Smeva Koeling is a Dutch commercial refrigeration specialist (founded 1920, Eindhoven) designing, installing, and servicing CO2 and waterloop cooling systems, modular cold/freezer cells, and display cases for enterprise customers across petrol, healthcare, hospitality, pharma, leisure, and government sectors in the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

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 industries

Cold Chain & Temperature-Controlled Storage Equipment (IMAHAKAJ), Compressor, Condenser & Evaporator Service (HSAOAJAG), Preventive Maintenance Programs for Refrigeration Systems (HSAOAJAL)

Keywords

• Commercial refrigeration equipment
• Industrial cooling solutions
• Cold room construction
• Commercial freezer systems
• HVAC service contracts

Headquarters

HQ city

Valkenswaard

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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. Refrigeration Equipment Sales: Smeva designs, manufactures, and sells commercial refrigeration and freezer equipment including walk-in cold/freeze cells, refrigerated display cases, wall-cooling units, and custom cooling furniture. Products are sold as one-time capital purchases with installation included or offered separately. Revenue is generated from product sales to enterprise and mid-market customers across verticals.
2. Installation Services: Smeva provides full installation services for cooling and freezing equipment, including certified technicians for installation, conversion, and replacement projects. Installation is offered as a standalone service or bundled with product sales. Within DKC Totaaltechniek, Smeva integrates with other technical disciplines (electrical, mechanical, measurement & control) for integral project delivery.
3. Maintenance and Service Contracts: Smeva offers preventive maintenance contracts, inspection services, leak-tightness checks (F-gas regulation compliance), fault analysis, and 24/7 breakdown/repair services. Service levels (response time, number of maintenance visits, rates) are defined per customer contract. Multi-year maintenance plans (MJOP) are available, covering 10–15 year budgeting for equipment upkeep.
4. Technical Advisory and Design Consulting: Smeva provides cooling technical consulting and custom design of refrigeration installations, advising on capacity, energy efficiency, refrigerant choice, and regulatory compliance. Advisory is offered as part of project engagements and drives product/installation revenue.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Smeva designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains commercial refrigeration and freezing equipment — primarily cold rooms, freezer rooms, and custom-built cooling installations — for Dutch B2B customers in petrol stations, healthcare, hospitality, pharmaceutical, leisure, and government/education settings. The business is rounded out by an in-house service and maintenance arm that supports the installed base across the Netherlands.

Product overview

Smeva Koeling is a specialist in cooling technology with over 100 years of experience, offering a comprehensive portfolio of cooling and freezing products and services. The core product lineup includes Koel- en Vriescellen (modular cooling and freezing cells), Koel- en Vriesmeubelen (display units including wall coolers, showcases, and counters), CO2-koelinstallaties (sustainable CO2-based systems), Wandkoelingen (wall cooling units), and the award-winning Arrondi retail display cases. The company also offers specialized Waterloopkoelinstallaties (water loop cooling systems) for applications requiring reduced refrigerant use. These products are complemented by integrated services including Koeltechnisch Advies & Ontwerp (custom design and consulting), Installatie (professional installation), Onderhoud (preventive maintenance), and Storing Service (24/7 repairs). The product ecosystem serves diverse market segments—Petrol, Healthcare, Restaurant Chains, Pharmaceutical, Leisure, and Government/Education—through plug-and-play and custom-built solutions, with a strategic focus on sustainable cooling using natural refrigerants like CO2 (R744) and propane (R290).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Arrondi: A revolutionary energy-efficient cooling cabinet designed for supermarkets, petrol stations, and fresh shops, featuring advanced cooling technology and modern glass design. Received GIO TOP 100 recognition in 2023.

Products and services

• Commercial cold rooms Engineered and installed cold-storage rooms for commercial and institutional customers that need temperature-controlled storage on-site (grocery, hospitality kitchens, healthcare, leisure venues, etc.).
• Commercial freezer rooms Custom-built sub-zero storage rooms for commercial and institutional customers requiring frozen storage capacity on-site.
• Custom cooling installations Bespoke refrigeration installations engineered and built for specific customer sites and use cases, spanning petrol stations, healthcare facilities, hospitality chains, pharmaceutical operators, leisure venues, and public-sector / education buildings.
• Installation services On-site delivery and installation of Smeva's refrigeration and freezing equipment at customer locations across the Netherlands.
• Service and maintenance contracts Recurring after-sales service, inspection, and maintenance on Smeva-installed refrigeration and freezing equipment for Dutch commercial and institutional customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% reduction in refrigerant use with waterloop cooling systems compared to conventional centralized systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DKC Totaaltechniek B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2025Smeva Koeling B.V. became a wholly owned subsidiary of DKC Totaaltechniek B.V. (Wijchen, Netherlands) as of 16 April 2025. Frank and Roland Dekkers, owners of DKC Totaaltechniek, acquired 100% of Smeva's shares. DKC Totaaltechniek employs approximately 200 people and is a leading specialist in installation technology, refrigeration, climate technology, and electrical engineering. The acquisition ensures continuity for Smeva and provides cross-selling opportunities across DKC's broader technical disciplines.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Carrier Commercial Refrigeration: Carrier Commercial Refrigeration is a global manufacturer of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems (CO2 transcritical, HFC, hydrocarbon) with broad European presence competing for the same retail, foodservice, and logistics customers as Smeva.

Direct peers

• Frisko: Frisko is a Dutch commercial refrigeration and freezer specialist serving retail, foodservice, and petrol-station customers in the Netherlands with a comparable product portfolio of cold rooms, display cases, and refrigeration installations.
• Nijssen Koeling: Nijssen Koeling is a Netherlands-based specialist in commercial and industrial refrigeration systems, offering design, installation, and service across foodservice, retail, and hospitality verticals similar to Smeva.
• Foster Refrigerator: Foster Refrigerator is a UK-based commercial refrigeration manufacturer serving foodservice, catering, and retail with refrigerated cabinets, cold rooms, and display cases closely comparable to Smeva's product portfolio in the European market.
• BM Koeltechniek: BM Koeltechniek is a Dutch commercial refrigeration installer focused on retail, hospitality, and foodservice cooling solutions with installation and service capabilities that directly overlap with Smeva's offering.

Broad incumbents

• Daikin Europe: Daikin is a global HVAC and refrigeration manufacturer with European operations offering commercial refrigeration, CO2 systems, and integrated climate solutions that overlap with Smeva's enterprise and retail customer base.
• Hoshizaki Europe: Hoshizaki Europe is a major commercial refrigeration and ice equipment manufacturer with a broad portfolio of display cases, cold rooms, and professional kitchen cooling serving European retail and hospitality customers overlapping with Smeva's verticals.
• Viessmann Refrigeration Solutions: Viessmann Refrigeration Solutions is a European commercial and industrial refrigeration provider with natural-refrigerant (CO2, hydrocarbon) expertise and full-service capabilities covering retail, food retail, and industrial cooling comparable to Smeva.
• Trane Technologies: Trane Technologies is a global HVAC and commercial refrigeration incumbent with a portfolio spanning heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment for commercial and industrial customers, competing with Smeva at the enterprise level.
• Electrolux Professional: Electrolux Professional supplies commercial kitchens, foodservice, and laundry equipment to European hospitality, restaurant chains, and convenience retail, with refrigeration lines that intersect Smeva's hospitality and petrol-station verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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