Agrofrost
Agrofrost nv is a Belgian manufacturer of active frost protection equipment for commercial agriculture, selling Phase Change-based Frostbuster, FrostGuard, and Wind Machine systems to fruit growers, vineyards, and greenhouse operators in 30+ countries via a 40+ dealer network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersBrussels, Belgium
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Agrofrost does
Agrofrost nv is a Belgian manufacturer specializing in active frost protection equipment for commercial agriculture. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Brussels, with manufacturing and warehousing operations in Poland, the company designs and sells capital equipment that mitigates frost damage in orchards, vineyards, greenhouses, and specialty crop operations. The company claims to be the world's largest producer of frost protection machines, with more than 4,000 units deployed across 30+ countries through a network of 40+ dealers.
The company's core technology centers on a "Phase Change" heat distribution approach, which it positions as more efficient than conventional burners by distributing heat more evenly across the crop canopy. Its product portfolio includes the Frostbuster (a tractor-pulled frost protection unit), the FrostGuard family of stationary autonomous systems — including the FrostGuard Revolution (launched 2016) and the more accessible FrostGuard Basic (launched 2018) — as well as Wind Machines, Frost Alarm monitoring systems, and Auto-Start automation modules. Product evolution has trended toward autonomous, unattended operation with gas-powered burners and remote temperature-triggered activation.
Agrofrost operates a B2B, dealer-mediated go-to-market model, selling one-time capital hardware through 40+ distributors across 30+ countries and supporting these channels with a 9-language commercial website. Revenue mechanics are based on unit hardware sales with no disclosed recurring software, SaaS, or service revenue stream. The company maintains a research partnership with PCFruit, a Belgian fruit research center, for agronomic validation. The company states that turnover increases year over year, but does not disclose specific revenue figures.
Agrofrost firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Agrofrost
- Legal name
- Agrofrost nv
- Website
- https://agrofrost.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Agrofrost nv is a Belgian manufacturer of active frost protection equipment for commercial agriculture, selling Phase Change-based Frostbuster, FrostGuard, and Wind Machine systems to fruit growers, vineyards, and greenhouse operators in 30+ countries via a 40+ dealer network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Agrofrost industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Frost Protection Equipment
- NAICS
- Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)
- SIC
- Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Crop Protection & Application Equipment (Sprayers/Spreaders) (IMAHACAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE)
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Where Agrofrost is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Brussels
- HQ country
- Belgium
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Agrofrost business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Frost Protection Equipment Sales: Sale of frost protection machines including Frostbuster (tractor-pulled), FrostGuard (stationary), Wind Machines, and Frost Alarms. Products sold through global dealer network.
- Propane Gas Burners and Accessories: Sale of propane-powered burners for wind machines and replacement parts. Propane is the required fuel for all Agrofrost machines.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Agrofrost product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Agrofrost manufactures and sells frost protection machines for agriculture, including mobile Frostbuster tractor-pulled units, stationary FrostGuard units with 360-degree rotating outlets, Wind Machines, and Frost Alarm SMS monitoring systems. The product line is based on proprietary Phase Change technology, which controls ice crystal formation and sublimation to protect orchards, vineyards, and other crops during frost events. The company claims to be the world's largest producer of frost protection machines, with over 4,000 units sold globally.
Product overview
Agrofrost offers a comprehensive portfolio of frost protection machines for agriculture, based on phase change technology. The product line includes mobile Frostbuster machines (trailed and 3-point hitch models F501, F330, F252, F152) that are tractor-powered and protect 2-10 hectares per unit, stationary FrostGuard machines (Revolution and Basic variants in S20, S30, B20, B25 configurations) protecting up to 1 hectare each with 360° rotation, Wind Machines (fixed and mobile) protecting 4-7 hectares using inversion-layer mixing, the Frost Alarm SMS-based temperature monitoring system with wet-bulb sensor, and propane burners as accessories for wind machines. The company claims to be the world's largest frost protection machine manufacturer with over 4000 machines sold worldwide.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Frostbuster: Tractor-towed or 3-point hitch frost protection machines that provide the most cost-effective frost protection solution. Available in multiple models including F501 (trailed), F330 (trailed), F252 and F152 (3-point hitch).
- FrostGuard
- Wind Machines
- Frost Alarm
- Auto Start System
Products and services
- Frostbuster A mobile frost protection machine that uses phase change technology (controlling ice crystal formation and sublimation) to protect orchards and vineyards. Tractor-powered with a propane gas burner that heats air to 80-85°C and distributes it through special outlets. Covers 2-10 hectares depending on model.
- FrostGuard A stationary frost protection machine with propane-powered engine driving a gas burner and powerful fan. The outlet rotates 360° to protect oval/round areas. Available in Revolution and Basic versions, protecting up to 1 hectare per unit.
- Wind Machines Wind machines that mix warmer inversion-layer air down to crop level using a powerful propeller. Available as fixed or mobile versions. Can be equipped with propane burners for additional heat. Protection area of 4-7 hectares depending on conditions.
- Frost Alarm A frost warning system that measures wet-bulb temperature and sends SMS alerts to up to 3 mobile phones when a preset temperature is reached. Operates on 12/24V battery with SIM card. Features 0.1°C precision sensor.
- Burners for Wind Machines Propane gas burners designed for use with Agrofrost wind machines. Environmentally friendly alternative to diesel burners. Multiple burners can be placed around a wind machine for better heat distribution.
Quantifiable outcome
- Average payback time of less than 1 year (4x faster than competing systems) - confirmed by PCFruit research center
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Companies that use Agrofrost
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Agrofrost technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature6 records
Agrofrost partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.
- Lowette Agrotechnic N.V.coreAuthorized dealer for Belgium. Located in Borgloon, Belgium. Provides sales and service for Agrofrost frost protection equipment in the Belgian market.
- Agroin – Agro Center Stara ZagoracoreAuthorized dealer for Bulgaria. Located in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. Contact: Rumen Georgiev. Also exhibits at AGRA trade show (Plovdiv, Bulgaria).
- PCFruitcoreAcknowledged center of excellence in fruit research in Belgium. Conducted independent ROI study comparing all frost protection systems over 10 years, showing Agrofrost Frostbuster has average payback time of less than 1 year - 4x faster than competing systems.
- Agrofrost France – Servant E.U.R.L.coreAuthorized dealer for France. Located in Montagoudin. Contact: Simon Peyrie.
- Over the Edge LTD. dba Vigneron Toy StorecoreAuthorized dealer for USA (all states except Texas and California). Located in Sutherland, Virginia. Contacts: Alan Thibault and Kirk Thibault.
- Orchard Agri (Pty) LtdregionalAuthorized dealer for South Africa. Located in Worcester, South Africa. Contact: Diana de Jager.
- Petros Petropoulos S.A.regionalAuthorized dealer for Greece. Located in Athens, Greece. Contact: Dimitris Perlepes.
- All Vineyard s.r.l.regionalAuthorized dealer for Italy. Located in Faenza (RA), Italy. Contact: Gian Luigi Baccarini.
- N.P. SeymourregionalAuthorized dealer for England/UK. Located in Cranbrook, Kent. Contact: Nick Seymour.
- AgrotrustregionalAuthorized dealer for Poland. Located in Warsaw, Poland. Contact: Tomasz Kretowski.
- Agra d.o.o.regionalAuthorized dealer for Croatia. Located in Čakovec, Croatia. Contact: Ivana Ratajec.
- GMP METAL WORKS sp. z o.o.regionalWarehouse and manufacturing partner located in Dobiegniew, Poland. Handles production and logistics for Agrofrost products.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves3 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Agrofrost competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Netafim: World leader in drip and micro-irrigation, including frost-protection sprinklers and orchard irrigation systems. Targets the same fruit, vine, and specialty-crop customers as Agrofrost, with overlapping channel and dealer relationships in many countries.
- Rivulis: Global micro-irrigation and climate-smart agriculture provider selling adjacent crop-input and protection solutions (irrigation, frost mitigation via overhead water) to the same fruit and vineyard growers Agrofrost serves.
Broad incumbents
- John Deere: Largest global agricultural equipment OEM with broad product portfolio covering tractors, sprayers, and crop management solutions relevant to the same orchard and vineyard customers Agrofrost serves, though not specialized in dedicated frost protection.
- AGCO Corporation: Global agricultural equipment manufacturer (Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Valtra) selling tractors and implements to the same fruit and wine growers Agrofrost targets, and capable of entering or bundling climate/crop protection offerings.
- CNH Industrial: Global ag equipment OEM (Case IH, New Holland) with tractor and specialty-crop implements sold to the same orchard, vineyard, and berry customers served by Agrofrost across Europe and the Americas.
- Kubota: Major tractor and specialty-crop equipment manufacturer with strong presence in orchards, vineyards, and smallholder markets — the same customers pulling Agrofrost's tractor-powered Frostbusters in Europe and elsewhere.
Direct peers
- FrostBoss (New Zealand) / Caliber Group: Manufacturer of FrostBoss frost fans used in vineyards, orchards, and berry crops in Australasia and increasingly in other wine regions. Competes head-to-head with Agrofrost's stationary and mobile Wind Machine product range.
- Orchard-Rite: New Zealand-headquartered manufacturer of large wind machines used for frost protection in orchards and vineyards. Closest direct competitor to Agrofrost's Wind Machine line, serving the same growers with similar inversion-layer-based protection technology.
- Amarillo Gear Company: US manufacturer of wind machines for frost protection in orchards. Directly competes with Agrofrost Wind Machines in North American tree-fruit and vineyard markets, with a similar propeller-based, optional-burner product architecture.
- Tow and Blow: New Zealand-based maker of compact, towable frost fans for smaller orchards and vineyards. Targets overlapping small-to-mid-grower segments where Agrofrost's FrostGuard Basic and smaller Frostbuster models are positioned.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Agrofrost subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
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Frequently asked questions about Agrofrost
What does Agrofrost do?
Agrofrost manufactures and sells frost protection machines for agriculture, including mobile Frostbuster tractor-pulled units, stationary FrostGuard units with 360-degree rotating outlets, Wind Machines, and Frost Alarm SMS monitoring systems. The product line is based on proprietary Phase Change technology, which controls ice crystal formation and sublimation to protect orchards, vineyards, and other crops during frost events. The company claims to be the world's largest producer of frost protection machines, with over 4,000 units sold globally.
Is Agrofrost a public or private company?
Agrofrost is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Agrofrost founded?
Agrofrost was founded in 2000. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Agrofrost based?
Agrofrost is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, in the Europe region.
How does Agrofrost make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Frost Protection Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are propane Gas Burners and Accessories.
Who are Agrofrost's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Netafim and Rivulis. Broad incumbents are John Deere, AGCO Corporation, CNH Industrial and Kubota. Direct peers are FrostBoss (New Zealand) / Caliber Group, Orchard-Rite, Amarillo Gear Company and Tow and Blow.
Does Agrofrost have an API?
No public API is recorded for Agrofrost.
What industry is Agrofrost in?
Agrofrost's product category is Agricultural Frost Protection Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHACAC, Crop Protection & Application Equipment (Sprayers/Spreaders), with a secondary code of IMAHAKAE, Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment. Its NAICS code is 33341 and its SIC code is 3580.