Cospolich

What Cospolich does

Cospolich is a U.S. manufacturer of custom commercial and marine shipboard galley equipment, founded in 1937 in a New Orleans firehouse by C.J. Cospolich as a cooler-door shop and now headquartered at 14695 U.S. 61 (Airline Hwy), Destrehan, Louisiana, with 11-50 employees. The company designs and fabricates stainless steel (304-grade) refrigeration and food service equipment - including walk-in coolers and freezers, upright and modular refrigerators, serving lines, cold food counters, drop-in cold wells, hot food counters, heated proofing cabinets, blast chillers, thaw cabinets, galley scullery/sinks/vanities, and hazardous-duty Class I Division I explosion-proof refrigeration. Its core technology is a modular construction system in which panels combine soft polyurethane foam internal insulation with hard higher-density structural edge insulation, allowing equipment to be assembled and disassembled onboard ships without dry-docking; the firm also holds what it describes as the only USCG certified A60 rated reefer door in the industry. Additional technical capabilities include laser cutting and CAD/3D modeling for custom design, plug-and-play modular refrigeration and electrical systems, and the FlexLine/DFM-N line of serving modules that switch between hot (above 140°F) and cold (below 39°F) modes.

Cospolich sells direct, on a quote-based / RFQ model, to U.S. government buyers (U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command) and to commercial maritime customers including cruise ships, offshore oil rigs, commercial fishing vessels, ferries, and luxury yachts, with all naval / Coast Guard / MSC products designed to MIL Spec or ASTM standards. Equipment is installed on every active U.S. Naval vessel currently in service and the company operates across naval fleets from approximately five nations. Distribution is exclusively direct sales - no resellers or distributors are listed - supported by content marketing via the corporate website, downloadable product catalogs and spec sheets, a YouTube channel of assembly/install videos, a Facebook presence, and attendance at the International Workboat Show. The company is privately held with Whitfield-family ownership; its leadership includes President Mark Whitfield and Engineering Manager Chris Hutchins, with Cindy, Brian, and Emily Whitfield referenced in company communications, and the firm received the 2022 Louisiana Lantern Award for manufacturing excellence.

Revenue mechanics are hardware sales of custom-engineered, quote-priced equipment under multi-year procurement contracts; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Marquee projects include full galley/mess areas on LPD class vessels, serving lines and walk-in coolers/freezers for CVN-78 class aircraft carriers, full galley equipment and walk-in coolers for T-AKE supply vessels, and galley equipment for DDG destroyers and submarines. The active competitive moat rests on regulatory certification (USCG A60, MIL Spec/ASTM compliance), 80+ years of installed base and brand heritage, modular installation economics that generate documented fleet savings in the tens of millions annually, and qualified-supplier status that creates switching costs inside naval procurement cycles.

Name

Cospolich

Legal name

Cospolich, Inc.

Website

https://cospolich.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cospolich is a U.S. manufacturer of custom stainless steel marine galley and refrigeration equipment, serving the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, MSC, and commercial maritime buyers including cruise ships, oil rigs, ferries, fishing fleets, and yachts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Destrehan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Marine Galley Equipment: Design, manufacture, and sale of custom-built stainless steel galley equipment for maritime applications. Products include refrigerators, freezers, serving lines, cold food counters, walk-in coolers/freezers, and specialized containers. Custom fabrication to customer specifications with Navy MIL Spec or ASTM compliance.
2. Dual Service Food Modules (DFM-N): Specialized hot/cold serving modules with independent heating and refrigeration systems. Sold as standalone modules or integrated into serving line configurations.
3. Hazardous Duty Equipment: Explosion-proof and hazardous duty refrigeration systems for oil/gas and chemical storage applications. Custom-built to meet Class I, Division I government safety requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cospolich, Inc. designs and manufactures custom stainless steel marine shipboard galley and food service equipment, including walk-in coolers and freezers, upright refrigerators and freezers, hot/cold serving lines, the Dual Flex Hot/Cold Module (DFM-N), drop-in cold wells, blast chillers, heated proofing cabinets, hazardous duty explosion-proof refrigeration, galley scullery/sinks/vanities, and the USCG certified A60 rated reefer door. All equipment is custom-fabricated to each vessel specification in compliance with MIL Spec or ASTM standards for the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, MSC, and commercial maritime customers.

Product overview

Cospolich is a manufacturer of commercial and marine shipboard galley equipment, offering a comprehensive portfolio of refrigeration, freezer, and serving line products. The core product line includes conventional, modular, and commissary refrigerators and freezers, walk-in coolers and freezers, upright refrigerator/freezer units, cold food counters, drop-in cold wells (3-8 tray variants), thaw cabinets, blast chillers, heated proofing cabinets, hot food counters, forensic equipment, and galley scullery/sinks/vanities. The company specializes in modular construction technology, featuring the FlexLine serving line system where each well can independently switch between heated or cooled modes, and the Dual Flex Hot/Cold Module (DFM-N) combining hot food well and cold food counter capabilities in a single pan. Products are primarily constructed from heavy-duty type 304 stainless steel, designed for marine environments including U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, cruise ships, oil rigs, ferries, fishing vessels, and submarines. Cospolich also offers hazardous duty/explosion-proof equipment meeting Class I, Division I standards, along with accessories including glass doors, alarms, adjustable legs, foundations, and the USCG certified A60 rated reefer door. The company provides custom design services using 3D modeling and computer-generated drawings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FlexLine: A unique serving line product where each well can change to independently heated or cooled depending on need.

Products and services

• Walk-In Coolers and Freezers Marine-ready walk-in coolers and freezers featuring modular construction for assembly in tight shipboard spaces, seamless coved floors for sanitation, removable grating for cleanup, and heavy-duty marine doors, hinges, and latches. Heavy-duty walk-in freezers include reinforced floors capable of supporting 2,500 pounds per square foot.
• Modular Walk-In Panels Modular walk-in cooler and freezer panels that can be assembled and disassembled onboard ships without loss of functionality, with soft polyurethane foam insulation for interiors and hard higher-density structural insulation for panel perimeters.
• Upright Refrigerators and Freezers (Conventional and Commissary) Modular upright refrigerator and freezer units in conventional and commissary styles with plug-and-play installation capability, stainless steel construction, and modular design allowing disassembly for transport through narrow hatchways.
• Serving Lines and FlexLine Flexible Hot/Cold Serving Line Hot and cold food serving counters and serving lines constructed from heavy-duty gauge 304 stainless steel, available in flexible configurations and the FlexLine sub-brand with independently switchable hot/cold wells, with sizes from 3 to 8 trays (59" to 154" wide).
• Dual Flex Hot/Cold Module (DFM-N) Marine dual hot-cold serving module (16 1/8" Wide x 24 3/8" Long x 12" High) that switches between heat (above 140°F) and chill (below 39°F) modes with a simple switch, providing multiple food service options within a self-contained unit. Runs at 115V, 60 Hz, single phase, 900 Watts heat, 134A refrigerant.
• Cold Food Counters, Hot Food Counters, and Drop-In Cold Wells Cold food counters, hot food counters, and drop-in cold wells (3, 4, 5, 6, and 8-tray configurations) for marine galley food storage, display, and serving.
• Hazardous Duty Refrigerators and Freezers Explosion-proof hazardous duty cooler and freezer units meeting Class I, Division I (and all CLASSES, DIVISIONS, and GROUPS) government safety requirements, with multiple refrigeration modules for constant temperature maintenance during servicing and emergencies, plus automatic secondary cooling system activation upon primary failure.
• Galley Scullery, Sinks, and Vanities Custom marine stainless steel galley scullery units, sink units, and vanities built to order per customer configuration and size specifications, with marine edge countertops and various door/drawer configurations.
• Thaw Cabinets, Heated Proofing Cabinets, and Blast Chillers/Freezers Refrigerated thaw cabinets for safe food defrosting, heated proofing cabinets for proofing and food holding, and blast chillers/freezers for rapid temperature reduction in marine galley settings.
• Forensic Refrigeration Equipment Specialized refrigerated equipment purpose-built for forensic applications.
• Cold Storage Doors (Including USCG Certified A60 Reefer Door) Cold storage door units for marine refrigerated spaces, including the only USCG certified A60 rated reefer door in the industry, providing fire-rated containment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Modular construction saves commercial and government fleets tens of millions of dollars annually by eliminating dry-docking requirements
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dometic: Dometic is a leading global manufacturer of marine and RV refrigeration, galley, and HVAC equipment. It is directly comparable to Cospolich in marine-grade cooling and food service hardware for vessels, yachts, and offshore platforms, though it serves a much broader consumer and OEM base.
• Norcold (Thetford): Norcold, a Thetford brand, manufactures compact absorption and compressor refrigeration units for marine, RV, and truck applications. It is directly comparable to Cospolich's marine refrigeration and galley equipment portfolio, particularly for smaller vessels and yachts.

Broad incumbents

• Safran (B/E Aerospace galley inserts): Safran, through its legacy B/E Aerospace business, is a major supplier of galley inserts, refrigeration, and food service equipment for commercial aerospace and select marine/defense applications. It is a broad incumbent comparable to Cospolich's galley and refrigeration systems serving naval and cruise customers.
• Diehl Aviation: Diehl Aviation (part of Diehl Group) supplies galley inserts, refrigeration, and cabin equipment for commercial aircraft and marine vessels. It is a broad incumbent comparable to Cospolich's stainless steel galley equipment for naval and cruise ship customers.
• Hobart (ITW): Hobart, an Illinois Tool Works brand, is a leading manufacturer of commercial food service and refrigeration equipment used in military, institutional, and marine galleys. It is a broad incumbent comparable to Cospolich's marine galley product range.
• Hoshizaki: Hoshizaki is a global manufacturer of commercial ice machines, refrigeration, and food service equipment. It is a broad incumbent with comparable commercial refrigeration technology to Cospolich's walk-ins, blast chillers, and serving line equipment.
• Middleby Corporation: Middleby is a diversified commercial and residential kitchen equipment manufacturer, including marine and offshore galley solutions through brands like Viking. It is a broad incumbent whose marine and commercial kitchen portfolio overlaps with Cospolich's galley and food service equipment.
• True Manufacturing: True Manufacturing designs and builds commercial refrigeration, including reach-in refrigerators and freezers used in food service and marine applications. It is a broad incumbent whose stainless steel refrigeration products are comparable to Cospolich's upright and walk-in units.
• Traulsen: Traulsen is a long-established U.S. manufacturer of commercial refrigeration, including reach-in and roll-in units used in food service and institutional kitchens. It is a broad incumbent comparable to Cospolich's commercial refrigeration product lines.

Emerging players

• Precision Refrigeration: Precision Refrigeration is a UK-based specialist in commercial and marine refrigeration, including galley refrigeration for superyachts and offshore platforms. It is an emerging specialist player with comparable marine-grade refrigeration offerings to Cospolich's yacht and offshore product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCoE76bI-Pb76XeBpUbrSETg
• Facebookfacebook.com/cospolichinc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Cospolich