Addison
Addison is a U.S.-based HVAC manufacturer founded in 1949 and headquartered in Orlando, producing cooling, dehumidification, and outdoor air systems — including heat pumps, water-cooling systems, and advanced compressors — for commercial, residential, and mission-critical buildings.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1949
- HeadquartersOrlando, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Addison does
Addison is a U.S.-based manufacturer of HVAC cooling, dehumidification, and outdoor air system products, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, and operating since 1949. The company employs between 251 and 500 people and sells into both commercial/residential building operators and mission-critical facilities requiring GWP-compliant, energy-efficient HVAC equipment.
The company's product line centers on sustainable cooling technologies, including heat pumps, water-cooling systems, advanced compressors, modular equipment designs, and water-treatment subsystems. These offerings are explicitly positioned around the industry-wide transition from fossil-fuel-based HVAC systems to electrified, decarbonized alternatives and are aligned with federal regulations on GWP refrigerants and energy efficiency standards. Addison has publicly showcased these products at the AHR Expo in 2025 and 2026, exhibiting alongside larger HVAC manufacturers such as LG, Rheem, EVAPCO, and Climate Control Group.
The revenue model, pricing mechanics, distribution channels, and customer-level economics are not disclosed in the available sources. The company operates as an independent private firm with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or ownership transitions. Material gaps include absent revenue figures, no named end customers, no disclosed channel structure, and no headcount or geographic-expansion timeline, limiting any quantitative assessment of commercial scale or growth momentum.
Addison firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Addison
- Website
- https://addison-hvac.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1949
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Addison is a U.S.-based HVAC manufacturer founded in 1949 and headquartered in Orlando, producing cooling, dehumidification, and outdoor air systems — including heat pumps, water-cooling systems, and advanced compressors — for commercial, residential, and mission-critical buildings.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Addison industry classification
Industry- Product category
- HVAC Systems Manufacturing
- 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)
- akta.pro primary industry
- HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- HVAC Controls & Optimization (Smart Thermostats, VAV, Chillers/Boilers Controls) (BPABAGAB), HVAC & Industrial Ventilation (Chillers, AHUs, Exhaust, Filtration) (EUAEAFAE), Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)
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Where Addison is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Orlando
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
Addison 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
Addison product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Addison manufactures HVAC cooling, dehumidification, and outdoor air system products for commercial and residential buildings. The company's product line emphasizes sustainable cooling technologies, including heat pumps and water-cooling systems with advanced compressors, modular designs, and water-treatment systems aligned with federal GWP refrigerant and energy efficiency regulations.
Product overview
Addison is an HVAC manufacturer offering sustainable cooling technologies including heat pumps and water-cooling systems. The company participates in industry events like the AHR Expo where it showcases products featuring advanced compressors, modular designs, and water-treatment systems aligned with federal regulations on GWP refrigerants and energy efficiency standards.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- HVAC Cooling Systems
Companies that use Addison
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Addison technology and API
TechnologyAPI detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Addison partnerships and signals
Strategic signalRecent moves3 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Addison competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- EVAPCO: Manufacturer of heat transfer and refrigeration equipment including chillers, cooling towers, and adiabatic/condenser products. Directly comparable to Addison as a specialty thermal-equipment OEM showcased at the same AHR Expo and serving similar commercial/institutional cooling applications.
- Climate Control Group: HVAC equipment manufacturer (including brands such as Desert Air and Airedale) producing cooling, dehumidification, and outdoor air solutions. Closely mirrors Addison's product focus and target customer profile in commercial/mission-critical buildings.
- AAON: Public US-based manufacturer of HVAC units including air handlers, chillers, and high-efficiency rooftop units with a focus on custom and semi-custom commercial applications. Highly comparable mid-sized specialty HVAC manufacturer serving similar end markets.
Broad incumbents
- Trane Technologies: Global HVAC and refrigeration major with broad portfolios in chillers, heat pumps, and commercial cooling. Competes with Addison in commercial/institutional segments, especially on electrification and low-GWP solutions, but at significantly larger scale.
- Carrier Global: Diversified global HVAC manufacturer covering residential, commercial, and industrial cooling and heating. Overlaps with Addison in commercial cooling and electrification but with broader product, channel, and financial resources.
- Lennox International: Major HVAC manufacturer focused on heating, cooling, and refrigeration across residential and commercial markets. Competes with Addison in commercial cooling and is rapidly expanding heat pump and efficiency offerings.
- Rheem: Large manufacturer of HVAC, heating, and water heating products. Showcased alongside Addison at the AHR Expo and competing in adjacent commercial cooling and electrification categories.
- LG Electronics (HVAC): Global manufacturer of commercial and residential HVAC systems including VRF, chillers, and heat pumps. Co-exhibited with Addison at AHR Expo and competes on the same sustainable-cooling trend.
- Modine Manufacturing: Manufacturer of heat transfer and HVAC components used in commercial, industrial, and data center cooling. Comparable to Addison in thermal-equipment engineering and in serving decarbonization-related applications.
Emerging players
- Mestek: Specialty HVAC manufacturer producing air handlers, coils, and heat transfer equipment for commercial and industrial markets. Smaller and more focused than major incumbents, with comparable niche positioning to Addison.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks4 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
Addison financial estimates
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Addison leadership team
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Addison funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Addison M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Addison
What does Addison do?
Addison manufactures HVAC cooling, dehumidification, and outdoor air system products for commercial and residential buildings. The company's product line emphasizes sustainable cooling technologies, including heat pumps and water-cooling systems with advanced compressors, modular designs, and water-treatment systems aligned with federal GWP refrigerant and energy efficiency regulations.
When was Addison founded?
Addison was founded in 1949. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Addison based?
Addison is headquartered in Orlando, United States, in the North America region.
Who are Addison's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are EVAPCO, Climate Control Group and AAON. Broad incumbents are Trane Technologies, Carrier Global, Lennox International, Rheem, LG Electronics (HVAC) and Modine Manufacturing. Mestek is listed as an emerging player.
Does Addison have an API?
No public API is recorded for Addison.
What industry is Addison in?
Addison's product category is HVAC Systems Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAKAB, HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling), with a secondary code of BPABAGAB, HVAC Controls & Optimization (Smart Thermostats, VAV, Chillers/Boilers Controls). Its NAICS code is 333415 and its SIC code is 3585.