CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite
CrownTonka Walk-ins and ThermalRite are U.S. brands under Everidge, Inc. that design and manufacture custom modular walk-in coolers and freezers with high-density foam polyurethane panels, serving foodservice operators, food retailers, and controlled-environment customers across the United States through direct field sales and refrigeration OEM partners.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1965
- HeadquartersPlymouth, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite does
CrownTonka Walk-ins / ThermalRite is a U.S. manufacturer of custom-built commercial walk-in coolers and freezers, operating as two product brands within the privately held parent company Everidge, Inc. (headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota). The brands serve foodservice operators (restaurants, hospitality, schools, correctional facilities), food retailers (grocery, convenience, drug and dollar stores, distribution centers), controlled-environment customers (agriculture/grow rooms, biopharma, healthcare, funeral services), and industrial/commercial facilities requiring large-scale cold storage.
The core technology is a modular walk-in panel system using high-density foam polyurethane rail insulation (available in Foam Rail or Wood Rail configurations) clad in embossed 26 gauge galvanized steel, with insulation thickness options of 3.5, 4, 5, or 6 inches and panel heights up to 24 feet. Refrigeration systems are supplied in the ½ hp to 6 hp standard range and up to 40 hp for larger installations, sourced and project-sized through technology-integrated partnerships with Heatcraft Refrigeration and HTPG. Operating temperature range spans -30°F to +80°F. The product portfolio also includes reach-in display units, environmental chambers, mobile cold-storage units, replacement doors, blast chillers and shock freezers, UV disinfection (Everidge UV Pro), monitoring (SmartRite), and sanitary steel finishes (Sanisteel). Units carry multiple certifications including EISA, NSF, UL, ULC, DOE, IECC, California Energy Code, and USDA approved materials, alongside state and municipal licenses.
The business model is predominantly one-time hardware sales of project-engineered cold-storage systems priced through custom quotes based on panel dimensions, insulation specification, temperature requirements, refrigeration capacity, and finish selections. Sales are executed through a nationwide network of direct local sales representatives and an online quote-request workflow for mid-market buyers, with channel sales conducted through refrigeration equipment distributors aligned with Heatcraft and HTPG. Professional services — design, engineering, construction, and replacement parts — provide supplemental revenue and a recurring aftermarket tail. Marketing relies on direct field sales, the Everidge corporate website, email newsletter, organic social (Facebook, LinkedIn), and industry event participation including a "Capture the COOL" campaign. The company is privately held under Everidge, Inc., with no disclosed funding rounds, no recent M&A, and no public listing.
CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite
- Legal name
- Everidge, Inc.
- Website
- https://crowntonka.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1965
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- CrownTonka Walk-ins and ThermalRite are U.S. brands under Everidge, Inc. that design and manufacture custom modular walk-in coolers and freezers with high-density foam polyurethane panels, serving foodservice operators, food retailers, and controlled-environment customers across the United States through direct field sales and refrigeration OEM partners.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Cold Storage 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), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)
- SIC
- Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Walk-In Cooler Service & Repair (HSAOAJAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Walk-In Freezer Service & Repair (HSAOAJAC), Cold Room Panels, Doors & Seals Repair (HSAOAJAK)
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Where CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Plymouth
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Walk-In Cooler and Freezer Sales: Custom-built walk-in coolers, freezers, reach-in display coolers, and combination cooler/freezer units sold as one-time hardware purchases with optional design and engineering services. Products feature glass doors, display shelving, and modular construction tailored to customer specifications.
- Professional Services: Design and engineering services for custom cold storage solutions built to exact specifications. Construction services and parts/replacement services provide ongoing revenue opportunities.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Custom Quote-Based Pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CrownTonka Walk-ins and ThermalRite manufacture custom-built commercial walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, reach-in display coolers, and combination cooler/freezer units with high-density foam polyurethane rail panels, modular panel construction, and pre-installed refrigeration systems. Solutions are tailored to customer specifications (panel size, insulation thickness, temperature range, finishes, accessories) for foodservice, food retail, controlled-environment, and industrial customers across the United States.
Product overview
CrownTonka (CrownTonka Walk-ins) and ThermalRite are brands under Everidge offering a comprehensive portfolio of commercial refrigeration solutions. The core offerings include customizable walk-in coolers and freezers (CrownTonka and ThermalRite brands), reach-in display units, and modular construction systems. The portfolio also includes complementary add-on modules such as SmartRite monitoring systems, Everidge UV Pro disinfection, Sanisteel sanitary finishes, blast chillers and shock freezers, environmental chambers, mobile units, and refrigeration systems. Both brands share a common architecture using high-density foam polyurethane insulation panels (3.5" to 6" thickness) with temperature ranges from -30°F to +80°F, and offer design and engineering services for custom specifications. The products are distributed through a network of local representatives and compatible with a range of branded accessories.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- CrownTonka: Custom walk-in coolers and freezers for convenience stores, supermarkets, and warehouse clubs, featuring energy-efficient tailored cooling options, glass doors, display shelving, and modular construction.
- ThermalRite
Products and services
- CrownTonka Walk-In Coolers and Freezers Custom walk-in coolers and freezers for convenience stores, supermarkets, and warehouse clubs featuring modular construction, glass doors, display shelving, and energy-efficient designs with temperature ranges from -30°F to +80°F. Sold to foodservice and food retail operators.
- CrownTonka Reach-In Coolers and Freezers Reach-in display coolers and freezers built with custom designs, glass doors, and modular construction to integrate with facility floor plans for foodservice and retail customers.
- ThermalRite Walk-In Coolers and Freezers Commercial walk-in cooler and freezer panels featuring high-density foam polyurethane rail panels with protective finishes and locking mechanisms for temperature control across foodservice, retail, and industrial buyers.
- Environmental Chambers Specialized controlled-environment storage chambers for applications requiring precise temperature and humidity control beyond standard refrigeration. Targets controlled-environment and industrial buyers.
- Mobile Units (Cool on the Move) Portable cold storage units for temporary or transportable refrigeration needs across foodservice, retail, and event applications.
- Replacement Doors Replacement doors for walk-in coolers and freezers, available as standalone parts for existing installations.
- SmartRite Walk-In Monitoring System Standalone monitoring system for walk-in coolers and freezers to track temperature and conditions.
- Everidge UV Pro UV Disinfection System UV-based sanitation and disinfection system sold as a standalone product for walk-in refrigeration units.
- Sanisteel Standalone sanitary steel finish and components for walk-in coolers and freezers used in food-safe applications.
- Blast Chiller and Shock Freezers Rapid cooling equipment for quickly lowering food temperatures to preserve quality and food safety, sold as a standalone product.
- Refrigeration Systems Standalone commercial refrigeration systems integrated from Heatcraft Refrigeration and HTPG components, ranging from ½ hp to 6 hp (up to 40 hp) and sized per project specifications.
- Parts and Construction Services Replacement parts and construction services for walk-in cooler and freezer maintenance, installation, and ongoing service.
Quantifiable outcome
- Temperature control maintained against warmer external temperatures with high-density foam insulation
Companies that use CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Heatcraft RefrigerationcoreCrownTonka partners with Heatcraft Refrigeration to provide innovative refrigeration solutions with high-quality components tailored to meet the diverse needs of any facility. Heatcraft supplies refrigeration systems that complement CrownTonka's custom walk-in coolers and freezers.
- HTPGcorePartnership with HTPG brings additional refrigeration expertise and solutions to CrownTonka's product offerings. HTPG provides high-quality refrigeration components sized according to project specifications for custom cold storage installations.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Bally Refrigerated Boxes: Long-established manufacturer of insulated walk-in coolers, freezers, and refrigerated warehouses using modular panel construction — comparable to CrownTonka in technology, customization approach, and target verticals.
- Thermo-Kool: Manufacturer of walk-in coolers, freezers, and refrigerated warehouses for foodservice, retail, and industrial customers — directly comparable in modular panel construction and custom sizing.
- Arctic Industries: Manufacturer of custom walk-in coolers and freezers with polyurethane foam panel construction for foodservice and retail customers — a focused direct competitor to CrownTonka's core walk-in offering.
- Hussmann (Panasonic): A leading manufacturer of commercial refrigeration display cases and walk-in coolers/freezers serving supermarkets, convenience stores, and foodservice — directly comparable to CrownTonka in product category, customer base, and commercial refrigeration focus.
- Master-Bilt: Manufacturer of walk-in coolers and freezers plus specialty refrigerated storage for foodservice, retail, and industrial customers — overlapping product line, target markets, and customization profile.
- Norlake: Manufacturer of walk-in coolers and freezers plus scientific refrigeration products, with similar panel-based modular construction and multi-vertical customer targeting (foodservice, retail, biotech).
- True Manufacturing: Manufacturer of commercial refrigeration including reach-in coolers/freezers and walk-ins for foodservice and retail — directly comparable product set, distribution model, and customer base.
Broad incumbents
- Kolpak (Welbilt/Middleby): Walk-in cooler and freezer brand now under Middleby, serving foodservice operators with broad commercial kitchen equipment portfolios — comparable product category but part of a much larger diversified foodservice equipment incumbent.
- Hoshizaki America: Large commercial refrigeration and ice maker manufacturer with a walk-in cooler/freezer offering as part of a broader foodservice equipment portfolio — overlapping capability but a wider scope than CrownTonka.
Emerging players
- International Cold Storage (ICS): Sibling brand under Everidge offering walk-in coolers and freezers with similar panel technology — a same-portfolio competitor illustrating internal brand overlap and cannibalization risk within the parent.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite social profiles
Digital presenceCrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance16 records
CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite
What does CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite do?
CrownTonka Walk-ins and ThermalRite manufacture custom-built commercial walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, reach-in display coolers, and combination cooler/freezer units with high-density foam polyurethane rail panels, modular panel construction, and pre-installed refrigeration systems. Solutions are tailored to customer specifications (panel size, insulation thickness, temperature range, finishes, accessories) for foodservice, food retail, controlled-environment, and industrial customers across the United States.
Is CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite a public or private company?
CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite founded?
CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite was founded in 1965. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite based?
CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite is headquartered in Plymouth, United States, in the North America region.
How does CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Walk-In Cooler and Freezer Sales are the primary driver. The others are professional Services.
Who are CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Bally Refrigerated Boxes, Thermo-Kool, Arctic Industries, Hussmann (Panasonic), Master-Bilt, Norlake and True Manufacturing. Broad incumbents are Kolpak (Welbilt/Middleby) and Hoshizaki America. International Cold Storage (ICS) is listed as an emerging player.
Does CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite have an API?
No public API is recorded for CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite.
What industry is CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite in?
CrownTonka Walk-ins/ThermalRite's product category is Commercial Cold Storage Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAOAJAB, Walk-In Cooler Service & Repair, with a secondary code of HSAOAJAC, Walk-In Freezer Service & Repair. Its NAICS code is 33341 and its SIC code is 3585.