What Genesis International does

Genesis International Inc. is a privately-held control system design and manufacturing firm founded in 1991 and headquartered in Arnold, Missouri, just south of St. Louis. The company specializes in HVAC and refrigeration control systems and operates two interconnected product families: the SHERLOCK Refrigerant Gas Monitoring Systems and the Wizard Industrial Control Systems. SHERLOCK panels (2-Series and 4-Series) support up to eight sensors each, using all-electronic direct-mount sensor technology — infrared (IR), CMOS, and ammonia electro-chemical cell — to detect refrigerant gas leaks in machinery rooms, walk-in coolers, ammonia refrigeration systems, and A2L refrigerant applications, with continuous 2-second sampling that the company contrasts against pump-based competitors' 10-30 minute zone cycle times. Wizard encompasses parallel rack and satellite controllers (WCC-P7/P16), evaporator/defrost controllers, multi-zone controls, walk-in cooler controls, temperature alarm systems, and the ComfortMiser HVAC controller, with GenCom2/3000 software providing remote internet-based access. The SHERLOCK line is ETL/CSA listed and designed to meet ANSI/ASHRAE 15-2024, Uniform Mechanical Code, and International Mechanical Code; SCBAs are NIOSH/MSHA approved and UL-listed alarm accessories round out the safety portfolio.

Genesis generates revenue primarily through hardware sales — refrigerant monitors, sensors, controllers, alarm devices, and SCBAs — priced via quote-based, multi-year contracts accessed through an online store, request-a-quote system, or direct sales contact. A secondary revenue stream covers technical assistance, calibration, custom design/build services, and fully assembled/tested systems for easier on-site installation. Distribution combines direct-to-customer sales, a service contractor channel partner program, MasterSpec specification-based selling to architects and engineers, and integration into third-party Building Automation Systems, PLCs, and Energy Management Systems via Modbus, 4-20mA, and dry contacts. Customers include industrial refrigeration facilities (food processing, cold storage), commercial refrigeration operations, ammonia refrigeration sites, A2L refrigerant adopters, and select enterprise accounts such as Tyson Foods, Facebook, and Pfizer.

Name

Genesis International

Legal name

Genesis International Inc.

Website

https://genesis-international.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Genesis International is a privately-held Missouri-based designer and manufacturer of HVAC and refrigeration control systems, best known for its SHERLOCK refrigerant gas monitoring line and Wizard parallel rack and evaporator controllers serving commercial and industrial refrigeration facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Refrigeration Control Systems

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG), Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

Keywords

• Refrigerant gas monitoring
• HVAC control systems
• Refrigeration controls
• Leak detection systems
• Industrial refrigeration

Headquarters

HQ city

Arnold

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Products: Genesis International generates revenue through the sale of hardware products including SHERLOCK Refrigerant Gas Monitoring Systems (2-Series and 4-Series monitors), sensors (IR, CMOS, Electro-Chemical), and Wizard refrigeration control systems. Products are sold directly via online store and quote requests.
2. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA): Sale of NIOSH/MSHA-rated SCBA cylinders available in 30, 45, or 60-minute models. NFPA rated models are also available. Three enclosure options offered.
3. Service and Support: Technical assistance, calibration services, and custom design/build/support services for commercial and industrial control applications. Fully assembled and tested systems provided for easy on-site installation and startup.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Genesis International designs and manufactures all-electronic refrigerant gas monitoring systems (SHERLOCK brand) and refrigeration control systems (Wizard brand) for commercial and industrial facilities. Core sellable offerings include the SHERLOCK 2-Series and 4-Series monitoring panels, the Wizard Parallel Rack and Satellite Controller, the ComfortMiser HVAC control system, NIOSH/MSHA-rated SCBA breathing apparatus, and GenCom remote communications software, all supported by technical assistance, calibration, and custom design/build services.

Product overview

Genesis International offers two interconnected product families: the SHERLOCK Refrigerant Gas Monitoring System (core product) and the Wizard Industrial Control System (core product). The Sherlock line provides electronic refrigerant gas leak detection with monitoring panels (2-Series and 4-Series supporting 1-8 sensors with 2 or 3 alarm levels), supporting IR, CMOS, and Electro-Chemical sensors, plus alarm accessories and SCBA safety equipment. The Wizard line encompasses parallel rack compressor controls (WCC-P7/P16 for 7-16 steps), evaporator/defrost controls (WEC family), multi-zone controls (W2EC, W4EC, WMEC variants), temperature alarm systems (WTC), and walk-in cooler controls (WSCC, WIC, WIM). The Sherlock and Wizard systems integrate together—the Wizard can incorporate Sherlock sensors for code-compliant leak detection. Additional products include ComfortMiser HVAC controls, GenCom remote communication software, and various alarm/strobe accessories. All products are designed for commercial and industrial refrigeration and HVAC applications with a focus on ANSI/ASHRAE 15 compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sherlock: Sherlock Refrigerant Gas Monitoring Systems - extensive family of monitoring panels, sensors, external alarms, and breathing apparatus designed to meet ANSI/ASHRAE 15-2024 and Mechanical Codes requirements.
• Wizard
• ComfortMiser
• GenCom

Products and services

• SHERLOCK Refrigerant Gas Monitoring Systems Family of electronic refrigerant gas monitoring panels designed to meet ANSI/ASHRAE 15-2024 and Mechanical Codes for commercial and industrial facilities. Each panel supports up to eight sensors, two or three user-set alarm levels, 90db buzzers, strobe lights, 4-20mA signal output, dry contacts, and Modbus-ready options, available in steel NEMA 1 or ABS NEMA 4X housings.
• Wizard Parallel Rack and Satellite Controller (WCC-P7, WCC-P16) All-electronic parallel rack control system that controls up to 7 or 16 total compressors, unloaders, or satellite compressors based on suction or temperature. Includes multiple compressor staging methods, head pressure monitoring, oil pressure monitoring, suction pressure reset, satellite control, and optional Variable Speed Drive control for up to 2 VSD compressors, with menu-driven keypad operation.
• ComfortMiser HVAC Control System HVAC control system that handles the entire operation of single or dual zone air handlers, including multiple stages of air conditioning, booster heat, heat reclaim, fan blower control, air damper control, auxiliary heater control, anti-sweat heater control for refrigerated display cases, and monitoring of outside air temperature and humidity.
• GenCom2 & Gencom 3000 Software Proprietary Genesis communications software that facilitates remote, real-time connection to Genesis International controls on demand via internet connections, providing faster access to control information, system monitoring, and configuration of Wizard controllers and other Genesis products from a PC.
• Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) NIOSH/MSHA-approved Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus meeting ASHRAE 15-1994 Standard, available in 30, 45, or 60-minute cylinder models with NFPA-rated options. Features include low cylinder pressure warning whistle, comfortable facepiece, scratch-resistant polycarbonate lens, and a five-year warranty; supports refrigerant machinery room safety compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Detection cycle time reduced from 10-30 minutes (competitor pump systems) to 2 seconds
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Service ContractorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGenesis International partners with service contractors who install, maintain, and integrate Sherlock Refrigerant Gas Monitoring Systems. Contractors benefit from easy installation, low maintenance products that integrate with existing building automation systems, allowing them to provide clients with advanced, fast, and compliant refrigerant leak detection technology.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Carrier Global: Carrier manufactures commercial refrigeration equipment and controls, including smart sensors and refrigeration system controllers. Its broad product portfolio overlaps with Genesis's industrial refrigeration controls and refrigerant monitoring, particularly on regulated commercial refrigeration deployments.
• Danfoss: Danfoss is a leading manufacturer of refrigeration controls, electronic controllers, and sensors for HVAC/R applications, including parallel rack and evaporator control products. Its ADAP-KOOL and similar controller families compete directly with Genesis's Wizard parallel rack and evaporator controls.
• Honeywell International: Honeywell offers refrigerant gas monitoring instrumentation under its commercial building technologies portfolio (including BW Gas Detection legacy products) and broad building automation systems. It is a broad incumbent with overlapping refrigerant leak monitoring capabilities but operates as part of a much wider controls and automation business rather than specialising in this niche.
• Dräger: Dräger manufactures gas detection instruments, including refrigerant and toxic gas monitors, and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). It competes with Genesis on both the refrigerant gas sensor side and the SCBA safety product line.
• Copeland (Emerson): Copeland, the climate technologies business now under Emerson, produces refrigeration compressors, electronic controllers, and supermarket refrigeration system components. Its E2 and SiteSupervisor controllers overlap with Genesis's Wizard industrial refrigeration control systems.
• Johnson Controls: Johnson Controls provides building automation, HVAC controls, and refrigeration systems (including YORK and Sabroe brands) that overlap with Wizard and ComfortMiser on the controls side. As a major BAS and refrigeration incumbent, it competes with Genesis for spec'd refrigeration control projects at scale.

Direct peers

• Critical Environment Technologies: CETCI designs and manufactures gas detection and refrigerant monitoring equipment, including controllers and sensors addressing ASHRAE 15 and Mechanical Code requirements. It directly mirrors Genesis's product scope in refrigerant leak detection with comparable target segments.
• Inficon: Inficon manufactures leak detectors for refrigerants and HVAC applications, including electronic sensors and instruments deployed in commercial and industrial environments. Its refrigerant leak detection product line competes head-to-head with Sherlock monitors in industrial refrigeration leak testing and continuous monitoring.
• Bacharach (MSA Safety): Bacharach, a division of MSA Safety, manufactures refrigerant leak detectors and gas monitoring instruments for HVAC/R applications. It is one of the closest direct competitors to Genesis International's Sherlock line, with overlapping target customers (commercial refrigeration mechanical rooms, food retail) and comparable compliance-driven sales motion.

Emerging players

• Computrols: Computrols produces BAS and energy management controllers, including integration with gas detection sensors. It is a smaller emerging player building automation vendor whose controls product overlaps with Wizard HVAC control functionality and Sherlock BAS integration use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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