Les Entreprises Dauphinais inc

What Les Entreprises Dauphinais inc does

Les Entreprises Dauphinais inc is a Quebec-based, privately held manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment founded around 1979–1980, specializing in refrigerated display cases and service counters for the North American food retail industry. The company designs and produces both remote-compressor cases for stores with centralized refrigeration infrastructure and self-contained plug-in units with integrated compressors, with product families spanning vertical multidecks, semi-vertical grab-and-go units, islands, serve-over counters, promotional merchandisers, freezers, hot cases, and specialty equipment for bakeries, butcher shops, fishmongers, cheese shops, and pharmacies. Technology differentiation is anchored by two partnership-based platforms: the LEAP low-temperature refrigeration system developed with Novum, which positions the evaporator outside the food chamber to enable short, infrequent defrost cycles and stable humidity, and the Areco nebulization system, which uses ultrasonic water mist to extend fresh-food shelf life. The company also offers integrated R290 propane natural-refrigerant cases and the Rivercity IoT temperature and humidity monitoring platform with AI-integrated predictive analytics.

The business model combines hardware sales with an aftermarket services stack, including parts supply, on-road repair technicians, in-store refurbishing and reconditioning, preventive maintenance, and a refurbishing-driven green-solutions portfolio. Revenue is generated through custom quote-based pricing under multi-year enterprise contracts with major grocery and retail chains, including Costco, Walmart, and Loblaws, supplemented by mid-market customers in specialty food retail. Distribution is executed through a direct field sales team with a 48-hour quote turnaround, supported by an Ontario warehouse, regional sales offices in Winnipeg and British Columbia/Alberta, and the Dauphinais Go rapid-delivery program offering three-day fulfillment of in-stock product across North America. The company has nearly tripled revenue over the past five years and is committing $25 million to a new 100,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Sherbrooke to scale capacity for a planned Mexican market entry by 2025 and ongoing North American expansion.

Name

Les Entreprises Dauphinais inc

Legal name

Les Entreprises Dauphinais inc

Website

https://dauphinais.co/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dauphinais is a leading manufacturer of commercial equipment for the food service industry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385)

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 industry

Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Wholesale (AFAIALAB)

Keywords

• Commercial refrigeration
• Refrigerated display cases
• Food service equipment
• Retail refrigeration
• Food merchandising

Headquarters

HQ city

Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Refrigerated Display Case Sales: Dauphinais designs, manufactures, and distributes refrigerated display cases and counters. Products include vertical display cases, islands, semi-vertical multidecks, serve-over counters, and promotional displays. Both remote compressor and plug-in configurations are available.
2. Parts Sales and Repair Services: Vast inventory of replacement parts for all brands of refrigerated display cases, including electrical parts, shelves, lighting, defrosting elements, and honeycombs. On-road technicians available for part replacement and repairs.
3. Refurbishing and Reconditioning: Refurbishing and reconditioning services give used display cases a second life. Includes in-store refacing (capping) and factory refurbishment with parts replacement, structural repairs, painting, and electrical testing.
4. Nebulization Systems: Nebulization technology systems for food preservation, available as an add-on to refrigerated display cases or as standalone equipment for fresh produce departments.
5. Maintenance Services: Maintenance services including cleaning of honeycomb and bottom pan, performed by in-store service team to extend equipment life and ensure proper hygiene.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Les Entreprises Dauphinais designs, manufactures, and distributes commercial refrigerated display cases, counters, and islands for food retail environments. The company sells both remote compressor and plug-in integrated compressor configurations, including verticals, semi-verticals, islands, serve-over service cases, promotional merchandisers, and hot cases. Beyond equipment, Dauphinais provides parts, repair, refurbishing, nebulization, and maintenance services, plus the Dauphinais Go rapid-delivery program for in-stock units.

Product overview

Les Entreprises Dauphinais inc is a Canadian manufacturer of refrigerated display cases and counters. The company offers two main product lines: Remote Compressor Display Cases (for installations with external compressor infrastructure) and Plug-in Display Cases (self-contained with integrated compressors). Their portfolio includes vertical multidecks (Cellier, Garmo, Glacier, Kaukaz, Gerlach, Medium), semi-vertical display cases (Atlanta, Danois, Magog, Andy, Tangor, Kangourou, Elegant, Cuisinier), islands (Pamir, Idea, Everest, Elbrus, Grand Cayman, Aran Range, Line Range, Alaskan, Dubliner), serve-over/service cases (Lhotse, Grazia, Bavarois, Saguenay, Elizabeth, Cascade, Panino, Parma, Pane, Express, Cook, Rupert, Minestrone, Pho), promotional display cases (Fiji series, Orchard Bin), specialty products (Tour Angus dry-aged beef cases, Cutting tables, Cold rooms, Sashimi), and complementary products (EZ-Mini Rollers, Rivacold, Rivercity). Services include parts/repairs, nebulization, refurbishing, maintenance, and green solutions. The Dauphinais Go program offers rapid 3-day delivery for in-stock products across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dauphinais Go: Ready-to-deliver refrigerated display cases program offering quick delivery within 3 days throughout North America
• Rivercity
• Rivacold
• EZ-Mini Rollers

Products and services

• Remote Compressor Refrigerated Display Cases (Compresseur à distance)
• Plug-in Refrigerated Display Cases (Compresseur intégré)
• Dauphinais Go Rapid Delivery Program
• Rivercity Temperature and Humidity Monitoring System
• Rivacold Compact Cold Room and Freezer Units
• EZ-Mini Rollers Gravity-Fed Product Fronting System
• Parts Sales and On-Site Repair Services
• Nebulization Food Preservation Systems and Service
• Refurbishing and Reconditioning Services
• Preventive Maintenance Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced energy consumption through LEAP technology
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NovumcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for LEAP technology - the most energy-efficient low-temperature commercial refrigeration technology globally. LEAP evaporator is located outside the food chamber with short defrost cycles spaced at 1 time per 24 hours, maintaining stable temperature and controlled humidity.
• ArecocoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for nebulization technology - innovative food preservation system using water filtration and ultrasonic vibrations to produce fine mist of filtered, chemical-free water. Ensures continuous cold-steam for better humidity control and food homogeneity.
• SoracminorOthersSorac (Société de récupération des appareils commerciaux) is a non-profit organization responsible for the recycling program for refrigeration and freezer appliances in Quebec. Dauphinais is a member and offers drop-off for refrigerated display case recycling at their Sherbrooke factory.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hussmann Corporation: Hussmann is a leading North American manufacturer of refrigerated display cases and merchandisers for food retail, directly competing with Dauphinais across grocery, convenience, and specialty retail segments. Both companies serve large enterprise grocery customers and compete on energy efficiency and merchandising formats.
• Heatcraft Refrigeration Products: Heatcraft is a major manufacturer of commercial refrigeration products including display cases and components for food retail and foodservice. It is one of the few North American manufacturers at Dauphinais's scale and competes directly on integrated refrigeration systems sold to grocery and convenience chains.
• True Manufacturing: True Manufacturing produces commercial refrigerators, freezers, and display cases for foodservice and retail. While strongest in back-of-house, its merchandiser line competes with Dauphinais's serve-over and specialty display cases in convenience and specialty retail.
• Turbo Air: Turbo Air manufactures commercial refrigeration equipment including display cases for food retail and foodservice. It competes directly with Dauphinais in plug-in and remote merchandisers, particularly for mid-market and specialty retail customers in North America.
• Hillphoenix: Hillphoenix designs and manufactures commercial refrigeration systems and display cases for supermarkets and food retailers. As one of the five major North American manufacturers, it is a direct competitor to Dauphinais in enterprise grocery display case deployments.

Broad incumbents

• Carrier Commercial Refrigeration: Carrier Commercial Refrigeration, part of Carrier Global, supplies integrated refrigeration systems and display cases globally. It overlaps with Dauphinais in refrigerated merchandising for food retail but operates at a much larger scale across many adjacent HVAC and refrigeration categories.
• Hoshizaki America: Hoshizaki is a global manufacturer of commercial ice machines, refrigerators, and display cases serving foodservice and retail. While broader in product range than Dauphinais, it competes directly in commercial refrigeration display cases for the same end customers.
• EPTA Group: EPTA is a European refrigeration group encompassing brands such as Costan, Bonnet Névé, and Henry, supplying display cases and refrigeration systems for retail. While Europe-centric, it represents the type of larger, multi-brand competitor Dauphinais is positioned against as it scales in North America.

Emerging players

• Frigoglass: Frigoglass is a global manufacturer of commercial refrigeration and ice-cold merchandising solutions, particularly strong in emerging markets and beverage retail. It is comparable to Dauphinais in commercial display cases but serves a different geographic mix, primarily outside North America.
• AHT Cooling Systems: AHT, a subsidiary of Daikin, manufactures plug-in refrigeration and freezer merchandisers, including energy-efficient units that compete directly with Dauphinais's integrated compressor line. AHT has particular strength in convenience store and supermarket formats globally.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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