Carter Thermal Industries Group

What Carter Thermal Industries Group does

Carter Thermal Industries Group is a privately held UK engineering conglomerate founded in 1945 and headquartered at 90 Lea Ford Road, Birmingham. Operating as a family of complementary subsidiaries, the group manufactures energy-efficient refrigerated display cabinets, cold store structures, site-assembled water storage tanks, water-cooling systems, and galvanised steel silos for grain storage. The group employs approximately 900 people across 140,000 square feet of manufacturing space and serves retail, commercial, and industrial markets in the UK and internationally. Its nine operating brands include Carter Synergy (refrigeration, electrical and mechanical engineering), KB Refrigeration (regional services for Scotland and Northern England), Carter Retail Equipment (refrigerated display cabinets), Carter Coldstore Systems, CPC(UK) (refrigerant leak detection and controls), Franklin Hodge Industries (liquid storage tanks), Carter Environmental Engineers (water-cooling systems), Brice Baker (galvanised steel silos), and Carter Group International (worldwide export).

The company's revenue model blends hardware manufacturing with engineering services and turnkey project delivery. Revenue streams include product sales through wholly-owned manufacturing subsidiaries, installation and maintenance services delivered by Carter Synergy and CPC(UK), coldstore construction projects, and international exports of Carter Retail Equipment cabinets via Carter Group International. The customer base is segmented across three verticals: retail (supermarkets and food retailers requiring refrigerated display and cold storage), commercial buildings (refrigeration and mechanical engineering for built environments), and industrial markets (large-scale cold storage, liquid storage, and grain handling). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and revenue is not reported, consistent with the company's private, family-controlled status.

Go-to-market is enterprise field sales through direct engagement from the Birmingham headquarters, complemented by a regional subsidiary (KB Refrigeration) and a global export division. Customer logos are not publicly disclosed, but the company states it is trusted by "some of the largest retailers across the globe" for display cabinets and serves "various UK and European Businesses" in food distribution and industrial applications. Distribution combines direct sales for enterprise projects, regional coverage through subsidiary companies, and international export channels reaching every continent.

Name

Carter Thermal Industries Group

Legal name

Carter Thermal Industries Ltd

Website

https://cti-ltd.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carter Thermal Industries Group is a UK engineering conglomerate manufacturing energy-efficient refrigerated display cabinets, cold stores, water storage tanks, water-cooling systems, and grain silos. It serves retail, commercial, and industrial customers domestically and internationally through nine wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Refrigeration and Cold Storage Equipment

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems (IMAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH), Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Commercial refrigeration equipment
• Cold storage solutions
• Water storage tanks
• Refrigerated display cabinets
• Grain storage silos

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacturing and sale of refrigeration display cabinets, water storage tanks, galvanised steel silos, and water-cooling systems. Products are sold directly to customers and through export channels globally.
2. Engineering Services: Industry-leading refrigeration, electrical and mechanical engineering solutions including system design, installation and maintenance for the built environment.
3. Coldstore Construction: Design, construction and aftercare of cold store structures from small convenience operations through to distribution centre scale and industrial process chambers.
4. Service and Maintenance: National provider of refrigeration, mechanical and electrical service solutions, along with specialist refrigerant leak detection and system optimisation services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Carter Thermal Industries Group manufactures and supplies commercial refrigeration equipment, refrigerated display cabinets, cold store structures, water storage tanks, galvanised steel grain silos, and water-cooling systems. The group also delivers refrigeration, electrical, and mechanical engineering services including system design, installation, maintenance, refrigerant leak detection, and carbon-reduction solutions to retail, commercial, and industrial customers in the UK and internationally.

Product overview

Carter Thermal Industries Group is a family of companies offering complementary products and services to the built environment, specialising in refrigeration, cold storage, and liquid storage solutions. The group employs around 900 people across 140,000 square feet of manufacturing space. Core offerings include Carter Synergy (refrigeration, electrical and mechanical engineering solutions), KB Refrigeration (regional services for Scotland and Northern England), Carter Coldstore Systems (cold store design and construction), CPC(UK) (refrigerant leak detection and carbon reduction), Carter Retail Equipment and Carter Group International (energy-efficient refrigerated display cabinets for retail and export), Franklin Hodge Industries (site-assembled water storage tanks), Carter Environmental Engineers (water-cooling systems), and Brice Baker (galvanised steel silos for grain storage). These products serve the retail, commercial, and industrial markets, with global reach across every continent.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Carter Synergy: Industry-leading refrigeration, electrical and mechanical engineering solutions to the built environment. From system design through to installation and maintenance.
• KB Refrigeration
• Carter Coldstore Systems
• CPC(UK)
• Carter Retail Equipment
• Carter Group International
• Franklin Hodge Industries
• Carter Environmental Engineers
• Brice Baker

Products and services

• Carter Synergy Industry-leading refrigeration, electrical, and mechanical engineering solutions covering system design, installation, and maintenance for commercial and industrial built environments in the UK.
• KB Refrigeration Regional provider of refrigeration, electrical, and mechanical engineering solutions for Scotland and Northern England, delivered in partnership with Carter Synergy.
• Carter Coldstore Systems Design, construction, and aftercare of cold store structures ranging from small convenience operations through distribution centre scale and industrial process chambers.
• CPC(UK) Specialist refrigerant leak detection, refrigeration controls, and system optimisation services with a range of carbon reduction solutions for refrigeration equipment owners.
• Carter Retail Equipment Energy-efficient refrigerated display equipment for retail, covering manufacturing, design, development, project management, installation, and after-sales service.
• Carter Group International Worldwide export of energy-efficient Carter Retail Equipment refrigerated display cabinets to global retailers.
• Franklin Hodge Industries Site-assembled liquid storage tanks installed globally in virtually every climatic condition, recognised as setting the quality standard for the water tank industry.
• Carter Environmental Engineers Bespoke energy-efficient, environmentally friendly water-cooling solutions for commercial and industrial applications, including in-house design, manufacture, on-site installation, service, maintenance, and spares.
• Brice Baker Galvanised steel silos providing complete grain handling and food security storage solutions in the UK and worldwide.
• National Refrigeration, Mechanical & Electrical Service Solutions National provider of refrigeration, mechanical, and electrical service solutions to all forms of industry, delivered as ongoing maintenance and aftercare.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hubbard Products: UK manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment including display cabinets, cold rooms, and ice machines. Closely matches Carter Retail Equipment's commercial display and Carter Coldstore Systems' cold-room offerings.
• Foster Refrigerator: UK manufacturer of commercial refrigerated cabinets, blast chillers, and cold rooms for foodservice and retail. Direct competitor to Carter Retail Equipment in the UK commercial refrigeration display market.
• Star Refrigeration: UK-based industrial refrigeration engineering company providing refrigeration plant, heat pumps, and cooling solutions to industrial and commercial customers. Directly comparable in scale and end markets to Carter Synergy and KB Refrigeration.
• Heatcraft Refrigeration Products: North-American manufacturer of commercial refrigeration components and systems including display cases, condensing units, and evaporators. Closely comparable in product portfolio to Carter Retail Equipment and CPC UK's refrigeration components business.
• Hussmann (Panasonic): Global manufacturer of commercial refrigeration display cases and merchandising solutions owned by Panasonic. Directly comparable in product category (retail refrigerated display cabinets) and customer base (major supermarket chains) to Carter Retail Equipment.
• Hoshizaki Europe: Manufacturer of commercial refrigeration, ice machines, and display cabinets serving foodservice and retail customers across Europe. Direct overlap with Carter Retail Equipment on refrigerated display and ice equipment categories.

Emerging players

• SPX Cooling Technologies: Global manufacturer of evaporative and air-cooled heat exchange equipment for industrial and commercial cooling applications. Closely comparable to Carter Environmental Engineers' water-cooling systems product line.

Broad incumbents

• Daikin Applied UK: UK arm of Daikin Industries, a global HVAC and commercial refrigeration manufacturer. Overlaps with CTI's commercial refrigeration, water-cooling, and refrigeration engineering offerings but as part of a much broader global product portfolio.
• Trane Technologies: Global manufacturer of HVAC, refrigeration, and building automation systems. Competes broadly with CTI's commercial refrigeration and water-cooling offerings as part of a much larger diversified industrial portfolio.
• Carrier Commercial Refrigeration: Global refrigeration equipment manufacturer part of Carrier Global, offering display cases, cold rooms, and refrigeration systems to retail and foodservice customers. Overlaps with multiple CTI subsidiaries including Carter Retail Equipment and Carter Coldstore Systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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