What Fagor Commercial does

Fagor Commercial is a manufacturer of commercial kitchen and laundry equipment serving the hospitality, foodservice, healthcare, and self-service laundry industries. The company is part of ONNERA Group S. COOP, a Spanish cooperative headquartered in Oñati, Gipuzkoa, with the US subsidiary FAGOR COMMERCIAL, INC. operating from Opa-Locka, Florida. Founded in 1960, Fagor Commercial claims over 60 years of experience and operates four manufacturing plants worldwide, including one dedicated exclusively to the North American market. Its product portfolio spans dishwashing (CONCEPT+ and CONCEPT ranges with EVO Generation technology, EFFI-WASH/EFFI-RINSE, and optional heat recovery systems), commercial refrigeration (reach-ins, merchandisers, prep tables, undercounters), and commercial laundry (KARE washer-extractors with TP2 touch controls, industrial dryers, ironers, and self-service solutions including KRS water recovery). Notable technology differentiators include energy-efficient designs delivering documented 20% utility cost reductions and 25-35% energy savings on glass-door refrigeration variants.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market model combining direct enterprise field sales to major hotel chains, restaurant groups, and institutional buyers with a global distributor network spanning over 1,000 distribution points. Channel partners such as Summit Laundry Equipment provide value-added services including store planning, equipment selection, and operational consultation. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The customer base spans Michelin-starred restaurants (Arzak, Eneko Bilbao), major international hotel chains (Hilton, Marriott, Iberostar, NH, Melia), healthcare facilities, and SMB laundromat operators. Recent strategic activity includes multiple 2026 product launches (Symphony Kitchen Line, Speed Oven, Dynamic Preparation Solutions) and strategic partnerships with the Basque Culinary Center and Gastronomy Open Ecosystem (GOe) to anchor the brand in culinary innovation. The company is self-financed through its cooperative ownership structure with no external institutional investment.

Name

Fagor Commercial

Legal name

ONNERA Group S. COOP

Website

https://fagorcommercial.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fagor Commercial, part of Spain's ONNERA Group cooperative, manufactures commercial kitchen and laundry equipment (dishwashers, refrigeration, washer-extractors) for hospitality, healthcare, and self-service laundry operators globally through four plants and over 1,000 distribution points.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Foodservice & Laundry Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

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)

Keywords

• Commercial dishwashing equipment
• Commercial refrigeration systems
• Professional laundry machinery
• Foodservice equipment manufacturing
• Industrial kitchen appliances

Headquarters

HQ city

Opa Locka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of commercial kitchen appliances including dishwashers, refrigeration units, cooking equipment, and laundry machinery. Revenue generated through direct sales and distributor networks to professional foodservice operators, hotels, and laundromats.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fagor Commercial manufactures and sells commercial kitchen and laundry equipment, including CONCEPT+ and CONCEPT dishwashers, a full line of commercial refrigeration (reach-ins, merchandisers, prep tables, chef bases), KARE washer-extractors, industrial dryers, ironing/flatwork ironers, wet cleaning systems, and self-service laundry solutions. Products are sold directly and through distributors to professional foodservice operators, hotels, laundromats, and healthcare facilities worldwide.

Product overview

Fagor Commercial is a comprehensive commercial kitchen and laundry equipment manufacturer offering a unified portfolio of foodservice and laundry solutions. The foodservice division includes CONCEPT+ and CONCEPT dishwasher lines (undercounter, hood-type, and glasswashers) featuring EVO Generation technology with EFFI-WASH, EFFI-RINSE, and heat recovery systems, plus complete commercial refrigeration equipment. The laundry division centers on the KARE washer-extractor generation with TP2 touch controls, supported by Compact Range washers, Industrial Dryers (single and stacked), Wet Cleaning Systems, and Self-Service Laundry Solutions. Key technology differentiators include the TP2 control system with USB connectivity, KRS water recovery, and specialized solutions like Wet Cleaning for delicates and Sanitary Barrier Washers for healthcare applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Heat recovery system reduces energy consumption in dishwashers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gastronomy Open Ecosystem (GOe)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2026Strategic agreement between Fagor Professional Food Service and GOe, a global initiative driven by the Basque Culinary Center. Partnership aims to build the gastronomy of the future through collaboration on culinary innovation, professional development, and shared facilities at the GOe in San Sebastian. Fagor participated in the first strategic sales congress at GOe in January 2026.
• Basque Culinary CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2026Collaboration with the Basque Culinary Center on culinary training, professional development, and gastronomic innovation. The center's director Joxe Mari Aizega shared synergies and opportunities for mutual growth. Fagor conducts training events at BCC facilities including low-temperature cooking workshops.
• The Merkatu (Teknei Group)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerExternal strategic support partner for Fagor's new sales and communication strategy. Part of the support structure for Fagor's more aggressive go-to-market approach.
• Imagen LímiteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExternal strategic support partner for marketing and communication initiatives as part of Fagor's enhanced market strategy.
• Summit Laundry EquipmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey distributor for Fagor Commercial laundry equipment in the US market, specifically serving Long Island and surrounding areas. VP Alex Badea provides equipment selection guidance, store location consultation, lease negotiation support, and operational insights to laundromat customers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• JLA Group: UK-headquartered provider of commercial laundry equipment and services to hotels, healthcare, and laundromats — directly comparable to Fagor's laundry machinery business.
• Dexter Laundry: US-based commercial laundry equipment manufacturer focused on vended/self-service and OPL segments — directly competes with Fagor's KARE and Compact washer lines.
• Middleby Corporation: Largest US-listed commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer with broad foodservice and refrigeration portfolios serving hotels, restaurants, and institutions — directly comparable in product categories and customer base to Fagor Commercial.
• True Manufacturing: US-based manufacturer of commercial refrigeration including reach-ins, merchandisers, and prep tables — closely comparable to Fagor's commercial refrigeration portfolio.
• Electrolux Professional: Swedish-listed manufacturer of professional kitchen and laundry equipment for hotels and restaurants — direct competitor with similar product breadth across cooking, dishwashing, refrigeration, and laundry.
• ITW Food Equipment Group (Hobart): Division of Illinois Tool Works manufacturing commercial food equipment including dishwashers, cooking, and refrigeration under the Hobart brand — directly competes with Fagor in professional kitchen equipment.
• Hoshizaki America: Major manufacturer of commercial ice machines and refrigeration for foodservice — directly comparable in Fagor's commercial refrigeration product line.
• Rational AG: German-listed global leader in combi-ovens for professional kitchens serving hotels, restaurants, and catering — comparable premium commercial cooking equipment peer.

Broad incumbents

• Dover Corporation: Diversified industrial conglomerate with foodservice refrigeration and equipment exposure (Hillphoenix, etc.) — broader incumbent with overlapping product categories.
• Ali Group: Italian-owned global leader in commercial foodservice and laundry equipment (includes Welbilt and several legacy brands) — operates across overlapping categories at greater scale than Fagor Commercial.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzUVdlHldG5tX9RvK5xT9DQ
• Xx.com/FagorPro_Eng
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fagorcommercial

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 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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