What Kaltering AG does

Kältering AG is a Swiss cooperative network of 11 independent, regionally anchored refrigeration and air conditioning companies headquartered in Wilderswil, near Interlaken. Founded in 1966 by Willy Goetz as a purchasing association and incorporated as a stock corporation in 1973, the group spans all four language regions of Switzerland and employs more than 350 people, including 60+ apprentices, with a fleet of 230+ vehicles. It serves as both a centralized contract partner for multi-regional enterprise customers and a distribution network for resellers and refrigeration companies across Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

The company's core offering spans the full lifecycle of commercial refrigeration and climate control: planning, installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair, remote monitoring, and spare parts supply. Its proprietary technology includes CO2-based refrigeration systems (CO2 Mini Booster and CO2 Booster, developed specifically for the Swiss market) and the Swissline by Kältering own-brand product line, alongside equipment from leading international manufacturers under exclusive general agencies. The group has been a pioneer of natural CO2 refrigerant adoption since 2006, positioning it ahead of tightening F-Gas regulations.

Kältering generates revenue through a hybrid model combining one-time equipment sales and installation project work with recurring service contracts, remote monitoring subscriptions, and spare parts distribution. Customer segments are predominantly B2B enterprise and mid-market: retail chains, convenience stores, gas station chains, hotels and restaurants, gastronomy, and industrial food processing. Multi-regional enterprise customers are served directly from headquarters, while regional customers are served by the local member firms, giving Kältering a dense nationwide service footprint that is difficult for smaller competitors to replicate.

Name

Kaltering AG

Legal name

Kältering AG

Website

https://kaeltering.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kältering AG is a Swiss cooperative network of 11 independent regional refrigeration and HVAC firms serving enterprise and mid-market customers across all four language regions of Switzerland with equipment distribution, installation, service contracts, and remote monitoring.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilderswil

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales (Refrigeration and Freezing): Kältering AG distributes refrigeration and freezer equipment from leading international manufacturers to resellers and refrigeration companies across Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Includes proprietary Swissline by Kältering brand products.
2. Installation Services: Planning, installation, and commissioning of refrigeration and air conditioning systems through the network of 11 regional member firms.
3. Service Contracts and Maintenance: Modular service agreements configured to customer needs, from basic notification-based maintenance to comprehensive maintenance contracts including warranty extension, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.
4. Spare Parts Sales: Spare parts supply through an extensive network across Europe. The company maintains a large spare parts inventory in Switzerland for rapid availability.
5. Remote Monitoring Services: Telemonitoring and remote maintenance services for refrigeration and climate systems, providing ongoing monitoring and support.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kaltering AG operates as a Swiss cooperative network of 11 independent regional member firms providing refrigeration and air conditioning services to commercial and industrial clients across Switzerland. The company delivers installation, maintenance, and repair of cooling and climate-control equipment, and distributes refrigeration units through its member firms.

Product overview

Kältering AG operates as a refrigeration and air conditioning services company rather than a software product company. Their offering consists of commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment, air conditioning systems, and heat pumps. They distribute products under their own brand 'Swissline by Kältering' alongside products from international manufacturers. Key products include CO2-based refrigeration systems (Mini Booster and CO2 Booster) designed for Swiss market requirements. The company provides a full lifecycle service offering including planning, installation, maintenance, repair, remote monitoring, and spare parts supply through their network of 11 regional member companies across all language regions of Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Swissline by Kältering: A product brand for refrigeration cabinets and equipment distributed by Kältering AG in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

Products and services

• Refrigeration Services Installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial refrigeration systems for retail, hospitality, food service, and industrial customers in Switzerland, delivered through the network's regional member firms.
• Air Conditioning Services Design, installation, and servicing of air conditioning and climate control systems for commercial and industrial premises across Switzerland.
• HVAC Maintenance and Service Contracts Recurring maintenance, inspection, and repair agreements covering refrigeration and HVAC equipment, including remote monitoring of installed systems, for commercial and industrial customers.
• Refrigeration and Cooling Equipment Distribution Supply of refrigeration units and cooling equipment, including CO2-based systems, distributed through the cooperative's regional member firms to commercial and industrial buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Regular maintenance reduces risk of equipment failures and food spoilage, lowers energy consumption, improves efficiency, and extends equipment lifespan.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IDEAL AKEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIDEAL AKE appointed Kältering AG as its intensified distribution partner for cooling equipment in Switzerland. Kältering guarantees direct, rapid processing of inquiries and complements IDEAL AKE's services with comprehensive Switzerland-wide spare parts and after-sales service. Benefits include Swiss-speaking contact persons, project support by phone/video/on-site, complete transport and customs logistics, assembly and commissioning support, central service center with 11 regional firms, extensive Swiss spare parts inventory, and Swiss guarantee conditions with optional on-site warranty including labor.
• EHI (EHI Retail Technology)minorOthersProfessional industry membership organization for retail technology. Kältering AG is a member, indicating alignment with European retail standards and best practices.
• FCSI (Foodservice Consultants Society International)minorOthersInternational foodservice industry association. Kältering AG holds membership, indicating active participation in the international foodservice consulting community.
• VDH (Vereinigung diplomierter Hoteliers)minorOthersSwiss association of certified hoteliers. Kältering AG holds membership, indicating partnership with Swiss hotel industry professionals.
• SVK (Schweizerischer Verband für Kältetechnik)minorOthersSwiss Association for Refrigeration Technology. Kältering AG is a member, demonstrating compliance and engagement with Swiss refrigeration industry standards and regulations.
• Swiss ShopfittersminorOthersSwiss Shopfitters association membership, indicating collaboration with Swiss retail fitting and store construction industry.
• Leading International Refrigeration Equipment ManufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationKältering AG holds general agencies (Generalvertretungen) and sales partnerships for renowned refrigeration and freezer equipment brands for Switzerland and Liechtenstein, representing multiple well-known international manufacturers.
• Suisse EnergieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKältering member firm Frigotech SA partnered with Suisse Energie on the Pilot project at Hôtel-Restaurant du Cerf in Sonceboz, demonstrating sustainable refrigeration measures supported by the Swiss energy program.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cooltec AG: Swiss refrigeration wholesaler and service network distributing refrigeration equipment to commercial customers in Switzerland through multiple regional branches. Closely comparable to Kältering AG in business model, customer segments (retail, gastronomy, industrial), and Swiss-market focus.
• Coolworld Rentals: Pan-European industrial refrigeration rental and service provider with established Swiss operations, serving commercial and industrial customers. Comparable as a Switzerland-based refrigeration service provider with a recurring-revenue rental and service model overlapping Kältering's offerings.
• KKT Kälte-Klima-Team: German cooperative-style network of independent refrigeration and air-conditioning companies providing sales, installation, and service nationwide. Directly comparable in cooperative-network structure and multi-regional service model to Kältering AG.

Broad incumbents

• CIAT: European HVAC manufacturer (part of Carrier) producing chillers, air-handling, and refrigeration equipment sold through distribution and service networks in the DACH region. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping equipment and service offerings to Kältering's commercial customers.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC and refrigeration major providing chillers, commercial refrigeration, and service contracts to commercial and industrial customers. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping climate-control and service-contract offerings.
• Daikin: Global HVAC manufacturer with Swiss operations selling refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heat-pump solutions to commercial and industrial customers. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping product categories and an active Swiss sales channel.
• Carrier Commercial Refrigeration: Global leader in commercial refrigeration solutions, serving retail and food-service customers worldwide including Switzerland. Comparable as a broad incumbent covering Kältering's customer segments and product categories with greater scale and R&D resources.
• ENGIE Refrigeration: Subsidiary of ENGIE providing industrial and commercial refrigeration, heat pumps, and cooling solutions across Europe. Comparable as a broad refrigeration-services incumbent operating in the DACH region with overlapping product, service, and energy-efficiency offerings.

Others

• Bitzer: German manufacturer of refrigeration compressors and components serving commercial refrigeration OEMs and service companies globally, including Switzerland. Comparable as an ecosystem participant whose products are distributed, installed, and serviced through networks like Kältering.
• Danfoss: Danish manufacturer of refrigeration components, controls, and compressors widely used by European refrigeration service companies including in Switzerland. Comparable as a component and controls supplier adjacent to Kältering's distribution and service business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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