Polar Mobility Research
Polar Mobility Research is a privately held, Calgary-based industrial firm founded in 1981 that designs, manufactures, distributes, and services mobile HVAC, heating, refrigeration, and air filtration systems for heavy-equipment operators in mining, construction, agriculture, transit, and defence across Western Canada.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1981
- HeadquartersCalgary, Canada
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Polar Mobility Research does
Polar Mobility Research (operating as Polar Mobility, with sub-brand Polar Manufacturing) is a privately held Canadian specialty industrial firm founded in 1981 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. The company designs, manufactures, distributes, and services mobile heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and air filtration systems for heavy equipment and industrial vehicles operating in extreme environments, including mining, construction, agriculture, public transit, transportation, emergency/defence, and specialty equipment sectors. Its proprietary Polar Manufacturing division produces CSA-approved custom HVAC units — including the P-8300 roof-top air conditioner, P-9977 series rooftop HVAC, P-5071, P-5215 wall-mount unit, and the P-1325EH and P-1325-HD compressor/condenser units — alongside fuel-fired heaters, glycol heat exchangers, fluid warmers, and ISO 23875-compliant cabin air filtration and pressurization systems. Polar is also the authorized Canadian distributor and service provider for approximately 16 global HVAC and refrigeration brands, including Bergstrom, Dometic, Eberspächer, Red Dot, Sy-Klone, Kingtec, MCC, VebaBox, Daikin/Zanotti, Coleman, Kalori, Patriot, PTR Systems, ProHeat, General Components, and ShockerPass.
The business operates a hybrid hardware-sales and professional-services revenue model: equipment sales (manufactured units plus third-party branded products), installation services, ongoing maintenance and repair (including on-site mobile work and worldwide service for products Polar builds), parts and accessories, and custom manufacturing for customers whose requirements exceed standard catalog offerings. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales through a three-branch Alberta network (Calgary HQ, Edmonton, Red Deer) plus a toll-free customer service line and a website-led quote request funnel, with content marketing via YouTube and a blog. Customer reviews surfaced in the input are predominantly small-fleet and individual-operator accounts (trucking, RV, transit), with stated primary vertical being mining at temperatures down to -40°C.
Polar Mobility Research firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Polar Mobility Research
- Legal name
- Polar Mobility
- Website
- https://polarmobility.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1981
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Polar Mobility Research is a privately held, Calgary-based industrial firm founded in 1981 that designs, manufactures, distributes, and services mobile HVAC, heating, refrigeration, and air filtration systems for heavy-equipment operators in mining, construction, agriculture, transit, and defence across Western Canada.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Polar Mobility Research industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Mobile HVAC Systems
- NAICS
- 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), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (423720)
- SIC
- Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)
- akta.pro primary industry
- HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB), HVAC, Water Heaters & Indoor Air Quality Distribution (CRAOAFAJ), Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components (IMADANAF)
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Where Polar Mobility Research is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Calgary
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Polar Mobility Research business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- HVAC Equipment Sales: Sale of mobile heating, cooling, air conditioning, refrigeration, and air filtration equipment including both manufactured products and sourced branded solutions (Bergstrom, Dometic, Eberspächer, Red Dot, etc.). Equipment sales include AC units, heating units, fuel-fired heaters, heat exchangers, refrigeration units, air precleaners, and cabin enclosures.
- Installation Services: Professional installation services for HVAC systems on heavy equipment, industrial vehicles, and mobile applications. Services include custom integration and system deployment.
- Maintenance and Repair Services: Ongoing maintenance, repair, and support services for installed HVAC systems. Includes mobile on-site work, air-quality testing, and vehicle winterization services. The company provides worldwide service for products they manufacture.
- Parts and Accessories: Replacement parts and accessories for HVAC and mobile equipment heating and cooling units, including filters, clutches, compressor parts, and specialized components.
- Custom Manufacturing: Custom-built climate control and filtration systems designed for specific equipment requirements where off-the-shelf solutions are insufficient. Includes trailer builds, extreme environment mobile AC, and fluid warmers.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
Polar Mobility Research product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Polar Mobility Research designs, manufactures, distributes, and services mobile heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and air filtration systems for heavy equipment, industrial vehicles, and off-road mobile applications operating in extreme environments. The company also distributes and supports leading third-party mobile HVAC brands including Bergstrom, Dometic, Eberspacher, Red Dot, and Sy-Klone, and delivers installation, maintenance, repair, and custom manufacturing services through a three-location Alberta service network with worldwide support for its manufactured products.
Product overview
Polar Mobility Research is a Canadian company since 1981 specializing in mobile heating, cooling, air conditioning, refrigeration, and air filtration solutions for heavy equipment and vehicles. Their product portfolio is organized around four core product lines: Mobile AC Units & Systems (including P-8300 Roof Top Air Conditioner, P-9977 Series Rooftop HVAC, P-5071 Roof Top HVAC, P-5215 Wall Mount HVAC, and compressor/condenser units P-1325EH and P-1325-HD), Mobile Heating Solutions (fuel fired heaters, water/glycol to air heat exchangers, and fluid warmers), Transport Refrigeration (van/trailer conversions, refrigeration cubes, and units in single/dual temperature), and Air Filtration Systems (engine air pre-cleaners, cabin enclosures, and ISO 23875 compliant solutions). Beyond their manufactured products, they distribute and service third-party HVAC brands including Bergstrom, Coleman, Dometic, Eberspaecher, General Components, Kalori, Kingtec, MCC, Patriot, PTR Systems, ProHeat, Red Dot, VebaBox, Daikin/Zanotti, and Sy-Klone. They also offer comprehensive services including installation, maintenance, repair, air-quality testing, custom builds, on-site mobile work, and vehicle winterization. Their manufacturing capabilities include custom trailer builds, extreme environment mobile AC, and fluid warmers. The company serves industries including mining, construction, agriculture, transportation, emergency/defense, and specialty equipment across Canada with locations in Calgary (head office), Edmonton, and Red Deer.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Polar Manufacturing: Custom HVAC solutions built for operations. Every HVAC system is built with durable, industrial-grade materials designed to withstand extreme heat, cold, vibration, and contamination.
Products and services
- Mobile AC Units & Systems Mobile air conditioning units and systems for vehicles, heavy equipment, and industrial machinery, providing cooling in demanding operating environments. The Polar-manufactured P-series rooftop and wall-mount HVAC units deliver up to 30,000 BTU cooling with hydraulic, 12VDC, 24VDC, or 76VDC configurations.
- Mobile Heating Units & Systems Complete mobile heating solutions for heavy equipment and vehicles operating in extreme cold conditions, including fuel-fired heaters, fuel and fluid heat exchangers, and water/glycol-to-air heat exchangers supplied from partners such as Eberspacher, ProHeat, Kalori, and others.
- Transport Refrigeration Units Transport refrigeration units available in single and dual temperature configurations for trucks, vans, and trailers, including engine-driven, electric-standby, and continuous-duty generator options for cold-chain and refrigerated delivery applications.
- Air Filtration Units & Systems Industrial air filtration systems designed to protect operators from dust, debris, and airborne contaminants in harsh environments, including cab air-quality, pressurization, monitoring tools, and high-efficiency filters capturing microscopic contaminants. Includes Sy-Klone engine precleaners (non-powered and powered configurations) and ShockerPass diesel engine runaway prevention systems.
- Polar Fluid Warmers Polar-manufactured fluid warming systems designed to prevent hydraulic oil, fuels, and other essential fluids from freezing in extreme cold operating environments, supporting reliable equipment cold-start and operation.
- Custom HVAC Builds (Polar Manufacturing) Custom manufacturing of HVAC and air filtration systems designed to meet specific equipment requirements where off-the-shelf solutions are insufficient, including specialized systems for mining, oil and gas, defense, and specialty equipment applications.
- Extreme Environment Mobile AC Air conditioning systems specifically designed for extreme environments including mining, desert, and arctic operations, built with industrial-grade materials to withstand extreme heat, cold, vibration, and contamination.
- Custom Trailer Builds Custom trailer manufacturing service for mobile climate control applications, producing trailers integrated with Polar Mobility's HVAC and refrigeration systems for specialized field use.
- Van & Trailer Refrigeration Conversions Custom conversion services that transform vans and trailers into refrigerated transport vehicles, providing integrated cold-chain capability for delivery fleets.
- Installation Services Professional installation services for HVAC systems on heavy equipment, industrial vehicles, and mobile applications, including custom integration and system deployment.
- Maintenance Services Preventive maintenance services to keep mobile HVAC, heating, cooling, refrigeration, and air filtration systems running efficiently and reduce unplanned downtime.
- Repair Services Repair services for heating, cooling, refrigeration, and air filtration systems, including worldwide service for any product manufactured by Polar Mobility.
- Air-Quality Testing Services On-site air quality testing services that assess cabin air conditions and ensure compliance with safety standards, including ISO 23875 cab air quality requirements for mobile equipment.
- Vehicle Winterization Services Winterization services to prepare vehicles and equipment for cold weather operation, including heating system servicing, fluid freeze-prevention, and cold-weather readiness checks.
- On-Site Mobile Work Services Mobile service technicians who travel to customer locations to perform installation, maintenance, and repair work on HVAC and air filtration systems, minimizing equipment downtime for industrial operators.
Companies that use Polar Mobility Research
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Polar Mobility Research technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Polar Mobility Research partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- BergstromcoreBergstrom is a global leader in thermal management and climate control solutions since 1949. Polar Mobility installs, services, and repairs Bergstrom climate control systems for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, off-highway equipment, and industrial machinery in agriculture, construction, mining, and forestry applications.
- ColemancoreColeman has delivered rugged, dependable heating and cooling solutions since 1900. Polar Mobility installs and services Coleman HVAC solutions known for energy efficiency, reliability, and time-tested comfort for over a century.
- DometiccoreDometic is a global market leader in mobile living since 1922, with Swedish headquarters. Polar Mobility carries Dometic products including rooftop air conditioners, combo heat pumps, furnaces, and ventilation systems for campervans, boats, and mobile spaces.
- EberspächercoreGerman-designed Eberspächer heating units are the industry standard for efficient, reliable climate control. Known for exceptional cold-weather performance, energy efficiency, and continuous operation without engine idling.
- General ComponentscoreFounded in 2016, General Components provides premium heating systems for trucks, vans, RVs, boats, and off-grid explorers. Products include rooftop and compact air conditioning units with GC Mobile App control.
- KaloricoreKalori develops rugged heating, cooling, and ventilation systems for industrial, agricultural, and off-road equipment. Features space-saving designs, proven reliability under extreme conditions, and energy-efficient operation.
- KingteccoreCanadian manufacturer Kingtec offers diesel, vehicle-driven, and all-electric refrigeration units. ISO 9001-certified manufacturing with globally tested solutions for mobile and transport applications.
- MCC (Mobile Climate Control)coreMCC develops climate solutions in collaboration with OEMs across agriculture, construction, defense, forestry, mining, off-road, critical services, and autonomous vehicles. Emphasizes sustainable design and reduced emissions.
- PatriotcoreFounded in 2006, Patriot delivers rugged mobile climate solutions with 22,000 BTU cooling and 25,510 BTU heating capacity. APU delivers quiet operation with 7kW onboard generator for fuel-efficient climate control.
- Polar ManufacturingcorePolar's own manufacturing division produces custom HVAC solutions built with industrial-grade materials designed to withstand extreme conditions. Products include mobile AC units, roof-top HVAC systems, compressors, and custom solutions.
- PTR SystemscorePTR Systems provides transport refrigeration solutions for heavy-duty transport in Canada. Offers engine-driven, electric-standby, and continuous-duty generator configurations for trailers, vans, and cube trucks.
- ProHeatcoreSince 1992, ProHeat specializes in engine-heating solutions for reliable cold-weather starts. Reduces engine wear, improves lubrication, and eliminates cold starts. Fuel-powered systems require no external electricity.
- Red DotcoreFounded in 1965, Red Dot is an employee-owned HVAC manufacturer serving customers globally. Known for relentless innovation, outstanding durability, and ISO-certified quality systems.
- VebaBoxcoreFounded in the Netherlands in 1983, VebaBox transforms existing vehicles into fully equipped refrigeration units without modifications. Operates at ambient temperatures between -20°C and +40°C.
- Daikin/ZanotticoreThrough strategic partnership with Daikin (world's largest air conditioning company), Daikin/Zanotti offers advanced transport refrigeration. Founded in 2011 as Zanotti, now provides energy-efficient electric and hybrid refrigeration systems.
- Sy-KlonecoreSy-Klone is a global leader in air precleaning and adaptive filtration holding over 100 patents and trademarks. Serves OEMs, governments, militaries, and industrial fleets in mining, construction, agriculture, and more.
- ShockerPasscoreShockerPass is a purpose-built diesel engine safety system preventing runaway events through positive air shutoff. Available in manual and automatic configurations, constructed from Billet 6061 aluminum for exceptional durability.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Polar Mobility Research competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Mobile Climate Control (MCC): MCC is a direct peer: it develops mobile HVAC and climate solutions for agriculture, construction, defense, forestry, mining, off-road, and autonomous vehicles. Polar Mobility already services and distributes MCC, and the two address the same off-highway equipment customers with overlapping product categories.
- Eberspacher: Eberspacher is a German manufacturer of vehicle heating, climate control, and cold-start systems widely adopted in commercial vehicles, off-highway equipment, and industrial applications. Polar installs and services Eberspacher units while also competing in adjacent custom HVAC work.
- Dometic: Dometic is a global leader in mobile living climate solutions including rooftop air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces, and ventilation. While Dometic skews more toward RV/marine, it overlaps Polar Mobility on commercial vehicle HVAC and transport applications.
- Bergstrom: Bergstrom is a global manufacturer of thermal management and HVAC systems for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, off-highway equipment, and industrial machinery. Polar Mobility distributes and services Bergstrom products, making them both partners and direct competitors in mobile climate control.
- Webasto: Webasto develops heating, cooling, and roof systems for commercial vehicles, off-highway machinery, and industrial applications. It is a natural functional peer to Polar across mobile HVAC and especially cold-weather heating for trucks and heavy equipment.
- Red Dot Corporation: Red Dot is an employee-owned HVAC manufacturer serving commercial vehicles and heavy-duty equipment globally. Polar distributes and services Red Dot products, and Red Dot's cab AC, heaters, and defrost units directly overlap Polar's own Polar Manufacturing offerings.
- Kalori: Kalori designs and manufactures rugged heating, cooling, and ventilation systems for agricultural, off-road, and industrial equipment. Polar Mobility distributes and services Kalori products in Western Canada, making them both partners and close functional peers in industrial mobile HVAC.
Broad incumbents
- Carrier Transicold: Carrier Transicold is a global leader in truck and trailer refrigeration systems, providing transport cooling solutions at scale. It serves as a broad incumbent in the same transport refrigeration and cold-chain category Polar addresses via its refrigeration units and trailer builds.
- Daikin Applied: Daikin is the world's largest air-conditioning company and partners with Zanotti on transport refrigeration. While Polar partners with Daikin/Zanotti, Daikin at large is a broad incumbent whose commercial and industrial HVAC portfolio dwarfs Polar's mobile-focused niche.
- Thermo King: Thermo King, part of Trane Technologies, is the dominant incumbent in transport refrigeration for trucks, trailers, and containers. Polar's refrigeration and van/trailer conversion business competes broadly with Thermo King across cold-chain and last-mile applications.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Profiles10 records
Polar Mobility Research funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Polar Mobility Research
What does Polar Mobility Research do?
Polar Mobility Research designs, manufactures, distributes, and services mobile heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and air filtration systems for heavy equipment, industrial vehicles, and off-road mobile applications operating in extreme environments. The company also distributes and supports leading third-party mobile HVAC brands including Bergstrom, Dometic, Eberspacher, Red Dot, and Sy-Klone, and delivers installation, maintenance, repair, and custom manufacturing services through a three-location Alberta service network with worldwide support for its manufactured products.
Is Polar Mobility Research a public or private company?
Polar Mobility Research is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Polar Mobility Research founded?
Polar Mobility Research was founded in 1981. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Polar Mobility Research based?
Polar Mobility Research is headquartered in Calgary, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Polar Mobility Research make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. HVAC Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are installation Services, maintenance and Repair Services, parts and Accessories and custom Manufacturing.
Who are Polar Mobility Research's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Mobile Climate Control (MCC), Eberspacher, Dometic, Bergstrom, Webasto, Red Dot Corporation and Kalori. Broad incumbents are Carrier Transicold, Daikin Applied and Thermo King.
Does Polar Mobility Research have an API?
No public API is recorded for Polar Mobility Research.
What industry is Polar Mobility Research in?
Polar Mobility Research's product category is Mobile HVAC Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAKAB, HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling), with a secondary code of IMAFALAB, HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting. Its NAICS code is 333415 and its SIC code is 3585.