Elke

What Elke does

Elke S.r.l. a socio unico is an Italian manufacturer of chemical consumables, equipment, and accessory tools used in the maintenance, cleaning, sanitization, and recharge of air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Nichelino (Turin province), Italy, the company operates from a 6,000 square meter warehouse facility with a team of approximately 40 employees. It serves three primary B2B end-markets: automotive workshops performing A/C service, HVAC/R technicians servicing domestic and industrial heating/ventilation/air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, and — more recently — the HORECA (hotels, restaurants, catering) channel for hygiene and air-quality sanitization.

The product portfolio is organized into eight categories spanning the full A/C service workflow: Research & Repair of A/C losses (UV leak detection additives and lamps, electronic leak detectors, nitrogen/hydrogen pressure kits, leak stop fluids); Lubricants Selection (PAG, POE, PAO, vacuum pump oils in ISO 32-170 viscosities, with R-744/CO2-specific formulations); Hygienizing & Cleaning Treatment (ozone generators, nebulizers, condenser/evaporator cleaners, anticorrosive sprays); Maintenance & Recharge (recovery units, vacuum pumps, manifold gauges, electronic scales, temperature measurement); Cleaning & Washing (pneumatic/electric flushing units, flushing fluids, nitrogen drying kits); R-744 Gas Refrigerant Products (electronic detectors, pressure regulators, high-pressure 130-bar hoses, CO2 lubricants); Not Only A/C (FAP/DPF cleaning, EGR valve cleaning, throttle body cleaning, automatic gearbox servicing); and accessory parts (cut & crimp tools, orifice tubes, fittings, insulation). The 2022 catalogs (Automotive and HVAC/R) are the primary commercial vehicles.

Revenue mechanics are B2B catalog-driven direct sales to workshops, HVAC/R professionals, and industrial refrigeration service providers, supplemented by trade fair presence and digital channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is conveyed through catalogs on request. The company holds UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 and UNI EN ISO 14001:2015 certifications and is registered as an Italian AEE producer. Ownership is concentrated in a single member (socio unico) with no venture funding disclosed.

Name

Elke

Legal name

ELKE S.r.l. a socio unico

Website

https://elke-ac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elke S.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer (Nichelino, Italy, est. 2003) of chemical consumables, equipment, and accessories for the maintenance, cleaning, sanitization, and recharge of air conditioning systems, serving B2B automotive workshops, HVAC/R technicians, and the HORECA sector internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive A/C Maintenance and HVAC/R Service Products

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42373)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC, Water Heaters & Indoor Air Quality Distribution (CRAOAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC Parts & Supplies Retail (Thermostats, Filters, Ducting) (CRAIADAI), Alkaline Cleaners & Heavy-Duty Degreasers (Caustic/Soda Ash) (CRAJAKAE)

Keywords

• Air conditioning maintenance
• Refrigeration chemicals
• HVAC service equipment
• Automotive leak detection
• Refrigerant lubricants

Headquarters

HQ city

Nichelino

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. A/C Maintenance Products Sales: Sale of professional products for maintenance, cleaning, and sanitization of A/C systems including lubricants, refrigerants, cleaning solutions, detection equipment, and tools for automotive and HVAC/R applications.
2. Product Catalogs: Sale of comprehensive product ranges through printed and digital catalogs for Automotive and HVAC/R markets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Elke manufactures and distributes chemical formulations, diagnostic instruments, and service equipment for the maintenance, cleaning, leak detection, and sanitization of air conditioning and refrigeration systems serving the Automotive and HVAC/R industries. The product portfolio includes UV leak detection additives and complete kits, A/C compressor lubricants (PAG, POE, PAO oils), R-744 (CO2) ecological refrigerant solutions, flushing units and fluids, ozone generators and nebulizers, refrigerant recovery/recycling units, vacuum pumps, manifold gauges, hydrogen/nitrogen pressurization kits, and FAP/DPF cleaning products. Products are organized into two market segments (Automotive and HVAC/R) and sold primarily through B2B catalog-based ordering to professional workshops and technicians internationally.

Product overview

Elke is a manufacturing company specializing in products for the maintenance, cleaning, and sanitization of air conditioning (A/C) systems in the Automotive and HVAC/R industries. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into two main market segments (Automotive and HVAC/R) and eight product categories: Research & Repair of A/C Losses (including UV leak detection, electronic leak detectors, and leak stop products), Lubricants Selection (PAG, POE, PAO oils in various viscosities for different refrigerant types including R-744 CO2 systems), Hygienizing & Cleaning Treatment (ozone generators, nebulizers, purifying sprays, condenser and evaporator cleaners), Maintenance & Recharge (recovery units, vacuum pumps, pressure/temperature measurement tools), Cleaning & Washing (flushing units, fluids, sprays, nitrogen kits), R-744 Gas Refrigerant Products (ecological CO2-based solutions), and Not Only A/C products (FAP/DPF cleaning, EGR valve cleaning, throttle body cleaning, automatic gearbox products). The product line is distributed through detailed Automotive and HVAC/R catalogues available in both online and downloadable formats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Research & Repair of A/C Losses (Leak Detection) Products for detecting and repairing refrigerant leaks in A/C systems, including UV fluorescent contrast liquids, electronic leak detectors, hydrogen/nitrogen pressurization kits, and leak stop solutions. Designed for professional automotive workshops and HVAC/R technicians.
• A/C System Lubricants Comprehensive range of A/C compressor lubricants including PAG (Polyalkylene Glycol), POE (Polyolester), and PAO (Polyalphaolefin) oils in ISO viscosity grades 32/46/68/100/150/170, plus vacuum pump lubricants. Available in formulations for both automotive and HVAC/R applications, including specialized PAG 68 for high-pressure R-744 CO2 systems.
• Hygienizing & Cleaning Treatment Products Professional cleaning and sanitization products for A/C systems including ozone generators, nebulizers, purifying sprays, condenser cleaners, evaporator cleaners, conditioner drain cleaners, and anticorrosive sprays. Designed for both automotive and HVAC applications to protect against mold, fungus, and bacteria.
• Maintenance & Recharge Equipment Equipment and tools for A/C system maintenance and refrigerant recharging including refrigerant recovery/recycling units, vacuum pumps, manifold gauges, electronic scales, temperature measurement instruments, electronic leak detectors, gas analyzers, refrigerant identifiers, and gas polymerization protection products.
• Cleaning & Washing of A/C Units Internal washing and cleaning solutions for A/C systems including pneumatic and electrical flushing units, flammable and non-flammable flushing fluids, flushing sprays, wash/dry nitrogen kits, washing kits, and visual diagnosis kits (Diawash) for both automotive and HVAC/R applications.
• R-744 Gas Refrigerant Product Line Complete R-744 (CO2) ecological refrigerant product line including electronic leak detectors for micro-leak detection, professional pressure regulators for 1 and 5 liter cylinders, 2-way manifold gauges, 1500mm reinforced neoprene hoses with 130 bar max pressure (700 bar burst), and PAG/POE lubricants specifically designed for CO2 systems.
• Not Only A/C (Automotive Engine Maintenance) Specialty automotive maintenance products beyond A/C systems including FAP/DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) washing liquid, rinse liquid, dispensers with probes and guns, EGR valve cleaning products, throttle body cleaners, and automatic gearbox cleaning solutions for diesel and gasoline vehicles.
• Refrigerant Gas Analyzers and Identifiers Portable gas analyzer module for analyzing refrigerant gas purity in external cylinders or car systems, detecting contamination levels for HFC R-134a and HFO R-1234yf refrigerants. Includes Mini ID refrigerant identifier certified to UL 61010-1, CSA C22.2, and IEC 61326-1 standards, plus A/C recovery guard products protecting against HFO R-1234yf gas polymerization.
• Automotive and HVAC/R Product Catalogues Comprehensive product catalogs covering both Automotive and HVAC/R product categories with complete technical specifications. Available in online and downloadable formats via the Calameo platform, supporting B2B ordering and product selection for international customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 3 services with 1L nitrogen/hydrogen cylinder, up to 6 services with 2.2L cylinder

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Automotive Aftermarket: Bosch is a broad automotive aftermarket incumbent offering A/C service equipment, diagnostics, and consumables — comparable as an end-to-end supplier competing for the same workshop shelf space as Elke's catalog range.
• Mahle Aftermarket: Mahle is a global automotive parts incumbent offering A/C compressors, condensers, and servicing components — broader portfolio than Elke but overlapping in the automotive A/C aftermarket channel through workshops and distributors.
• 3M Automotive Aftermarket: 3M's automotive aftermarket division sells specialty chemicals, adhesives, and A/C service consumables globally — comparable as a larger-scale specialty chemicals supplier overlapping with Elke's lubricants, cleaners, and UV additives.

Direct peers

• CPS Products: CPS Products manufactures A/C service tools and equipment including recovery units, manifold gauges, leak detectors, and refrigerant identifiers — directly overlapping Elke's Maintenance & Recharge and Research & Repair product categories for both automotive and HVAC/R professionals.
• Cliplight Manufacturing: Cliplight Manufacturing is a specialist in UV leak detection dyes, contrast additives, and HVAC/R diagnostic tools — directly comparable to Elke's UV Additives, leak detection kits, and refrigerant identifier product lines. Both target automotive and HVAC/R workshops with consumable + tool bundles.
• Robinair (SPX Technologies): Robinair is a leading global brand for automotive A/C service equipment (recovery/recycling/recharging units, vacuum pumps, electronic leak detectors) — directly comparable to Elke's Maintenance & Recharge and leak detection portfolio sold through professional distribution.
• RectorSeal (CSW Industrials): RectorSeal is a manufacturer of specialty HVAC chemicals including leak sealants, coil cleaners, and refrigerants — directly comparable to Elke's leak stop products, condenser/evaporator cleaners, and refrigerant consumables for the HVAC/R trade channel.
• Wynns (Illinois Tool Works): Wynns is a long-established brand of automotive chemical additives including A/C system cleaners, leak stop, and lubrication products — directly comparable to Elke's automotive A/C chemical formulation portfolio.
• Hedson Technologies: Hedson (part of Herkules) manufactures UV leak detection lamps, A/C service equipment, and ozone-based sanitization machines for automotive and HVAC/R professionals — directly comparable to Elke's UV Lamps, Ozone Generators, and Nebulizer product lines.

Regional players

• Nussbaum Werkzeug- und Maschinenbau: Nussbaum is a German manufacturer of A/C service equipment, recovery units, and workshop tools for the DACH automotive aftermarket — comparable regional peer serving professional workshops with overlapping A/C service equipment offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCd4HKZMkO2NgvLwCqAbDMJw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elke-s.r.l.
• Instagraminstagram.com/elkesrlac

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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