What Friterm does

Friterm Termik Cihazlar Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. is a privately held Turkish industrial manufacturer founded in 1979 and headquartered in Tuzla, Istanbul, specializing in finned tube heat exchangers, air-cooled condensers, dry coolers, evaporators, blast freezers, heat recovery units, and dehumidification systems for the commercial refrigeration, industrial refrigeration, energy and power, industrial process, data center, heat pump, and HVAC-R sectors. The company operates two production facilities in Turkey — Dilovası/Kocaeli and Tuzla/Istanbul — totaling 51,000 m² of closed manufacturing area and 350+ staff, supported by an R&D Centre approved by Turkey's Ministry of Industry and Technology (2017) with dedicated thermal performance testing laboratories accredited to TS EN 328, EN 327, EN 1216, EN 1048, and ASHRAE 33 standards, and proprietary engineering software (FRTCoils for thermodynamic calculations, FPS for product selection). Friterm generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of custom-engineered thermal equipment priced by quotation on a project basis, supplemented by after-sales services (supervision, commissioning, periodic maintenance, extended warranty), and distributes via a hybrid direct/dealer model covering Turkey domestically and Nordic, Balkans, Benelux, and USA regions internationally. The company holds Eurovent, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, UL, and BREEAM certifications, and positions itself around natural refrigerants (ammonia R717, CO₂) and sustainability credentials including 386,608 kWh of clean energy generated in 2024 from on-site solar.

Name

Friterm

Legal name

Friterm Termik Cihazlar Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Website

https://friterm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Friterm is a privately held Turkish industrial manufacturer founded in 1979 that designs, produces, and markets heat exchangers, condensers, dry coolers, and refrigeration equipment for commercial, industrial, energy, data center, and HVAC-R applications, distributed across Turkey, Europe, and the USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Heat Exchangers and Refrigeration Equipment

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems (IMAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH), Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Industrial heat exchangers
• Commercial refrigeration equipment
• Finned tube heat exchangers
• Air-cooled condensers
• HVAC-R systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Tullamarine

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heat Exchanger Manufacturing and Sales: Friterm generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of heat exchangers and thermal equipment including unit coolers, industrial coolers, condensers, dry coolers, blast freezers, heat recovery units, and dehumidification systems. Products are sold directly to customers and through dealer networks with various capacity ranges (from 500W to 5000kW depending on product type).
2. After-Sales Services: Revenue generated from post-sale services including supervision during assembly and installation, commissioning, periodic maintenance, and extended warranty programs for installed equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Friterm designs, manufactures, and sells commercial and industrial heat exchangers, refrigeration units, condensers, dry coolers, blast freezers, and HVAC-R equipment across HFC, CO₂, DX, ammonia (NH₃), and water/glycol refrigerant families. Capacity ranges span 500 W to over 5,000 kW with design temperatures from −80 °C to +600 °C. The company also provides proprietary FPS and FRTCoils software for product selection and thermodynamic calculations, plus after-sales services covering supervision, commissioning, periodic maintenance, and extended warranty.

Product overview

Friterm is a Turkish industrial refrigeration and HVAC-R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) equipment manufacturer established in 1979. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of heat exchanger products and solutions spanning room coolers, industrial evaporators, condensers, dry coolers, adiabatic cooling systems, heat exchangers, heat recovery units, and dehumidification units. Their product range covers multiple refrigerant types including HFC, CO₂, DX, ammonia (NH₃), and water/glycol systems. Capacity ranges span from 500 W to over 3,000 kW across various product categories. Friterm also provides proprietary software tools including FPS (Friterm Product Selection) for product configuration and FRTCoils for thermodynamic calculations. The company operates across seven business segments: Commercial Refrigeration, Industrial Refrigeration, Energy and Power Systems, Industrial Processes, Data Center Cooling, Heat Pump Applications, and HVAC-R Systems. Supporting their product portfolio, Friterm offers after-sales services including supervision, commissioning, periodic maintenance, and extended warranty programs. The company holds multiple certifications including ISO 9001, Eurovent certification, UL listing, and BREEAM, demonstrating commitment to quality and environmental standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FPS (Friterm Product Selection): Selection and configuration software enabling users to choose heat exchanger products easily.
• FRTCoils

Products and services

• Room Coolers and Industrial Coolers (HFC, CO₂, DX) Room and industrial coolers using HFC, CO₂, and DX refrigerants for commercial and industrial refrigeration. Evaporator capacity 500 W to 78 kW; condenser capacity 6.3 kW to 70 kW. Operating range +25 °C to −25 °C.
• Room Coolers and Industrial Coolers (Water/Glycol) Room and industrial coolers using water/glycol as the cooling medium for chilled water and glycol refrigeration systems.
• Room Coolers and Pumped Evaporators (CO₂ and Ammonia NH₃) Room coolers and pumped evaporators designed for natural refrigerant systems using CO₂ and ammonia (NH₃).
• Blast Freezers (HFC, CO₂, DX) Blast freezers using HFC, CO₂, and DX refrigerants for rapid freezing in food processing and cold storage applications.
• Condensers and Gas Coolers (HFC, CO₂, DX) Air-cooled condensers and gas coolers available in vertical, horizontal, and V-type configurations for commercial and industrial series applications. Capacity range 11 kW to 2,095 kW.
• Ammonia Air Cooled Condensers (NCH, NCV, NCW) Ammonia (NH₃ / R717) air cooled condensers in horizontal, vertical, and V-type configurations. Eurovent certified.
• Dry Coolers and Oil Coolers Dry coolers and oil coolers for industrial process cooling, power generation, and data center applications. Capacity range 20 kW to 2,410 kW.
• Adiabatic Cooling Systems Adiabatic cooling systems including direct spray systems and adiabatic cooling pad systems designed to enhance the performance of dry coolers and condensers.
• Heat Exchangers Custom finned tube heat exchangers including hot-cold water and glycol coils, steam coils, aluminum tube heat exchangers, convector coils, OCI finned tube heat exchangers, and duct-type heating and cooling coils. Design temperature range −80 °C to +600 °C; supported by FRTCoils software for custom design across tube materials (copper, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium) and fin materials including Magnelis-coated steel.
• Heat Recovery Units Heat recovery units including run-around energy recovery systems and high-efficiency water-glycol heat recovery coils. Eurovent certified for HRS category.
• Heat Pipe Dehumidification Units Horseshoe-shaped heat pipe dehumidification units for humidity control in HVAC and industrial applications.
• Display Coolers (HFC, CO₂, DX) Display coolers for commercial refrigeration applications using HFC, CO₂, and DX refrigerants, suitable for retail display cases.
• FPS (Friterm Product Selection) Software Product selection and configuration software enabling users to choose heat exchanger products based on technical parameters. Features simplified menu structure, technical parameter input for capacity simulation, advanced filtering, and smart selection algorithms. Available in Turkish and English.
• FRTCoils Software Thermodynamic and heat transfer calculation software for finned tube heat exchangers. First program in Europe to receive the Eurovent Certified Performance logo. Enables detailed design of heating coils, cooling coils, evaporators, condensers, oil coolers, pumped evaporators, and steam coils.
• Heat Recovery (HRS) and Heat Pipe Calculation Software Specialized calculation software for heat recovery systems and heat pipe products, supporting sizing and selection of HRS-certified equipment.
• Supervision and Commissioning Services Professional guidance during assembly and installation of refrigeration equipment, plus system start-up, testing, and commissioning to ensure equipment operates at optimal performance values.
• Periodic Maintenance and Extended Warranty Services Scheduled inspection and preventive maintenance including cleaning, performance optimization, and worn part replacement, plus extended warranty coverage beyond the standard warranty period with priority technical support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clean energy generation of 386,608.60 kWh in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ESSİAD (Ege Soğutma Sanayicileri ve İş Adamları Derneği)minorOthersESSİAD is the Aegean Association of Refrigeration Industry Manufacturers and Businessmen. Friterm participates in ESSİAD events including general assemblies. İzmir Regional Sales Manager Zülal Davaslı represents Friterm at association meetings. Friterm maintains industry representation through this membership.
• SOSİAD (Soğutma Sanayi İş İnsanları Derneği)minorOthersFriterm's Domestic Business Development Manager Hayati Can serves as Vice President of SOSİAD. The association represents refrigeration industry professionals and participates in industry advocacy including Montreal Protocol and Kigali Amendment discussions.
• ISKID (İklimlendirme Soğutma Klima İşletmecileri Derneği)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFriterm sponsored ISKID webinar on Food Safety and Hygienic Design addressing cold chain management and hygienic design in refrigeration. Friterm participated as speaker and sponsor contributing to industry education.
• ISİB (İklimlendirme Sanayi İhracatçıları Birliği)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerISİB is the Air Conditioning Exporters Association organizing trade delegations. Friterm participated in US/Texas Networking Initiative program in Houston and Dallas (March 1-7), meeting with industry stakeholders and exploring business opportunities in US HVAC-R market. International Business Development Manager Serdar Tumen represented Friterm.
• UNIDO (Birleşmiş Milletler Sınai Kalkınma Teşkilatı)minorOthersFriterm participated in the 25th Ozon Panel organized under Climate Change Presidency coordination in collaboration with UNIDO. Discussions addressed Montreal Protocol and Kigali Amendment implementation for phase-down of fluorinated gases. Hayati Can represented Friterm at this international environmental policy forum.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/friterm
• Facebookfacebook.com/Friterm

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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 →

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