What Frigotherm does

Frigotherm (legal name Société Frigotherm) is a family-owned refrigeration and HVAC services company headquartered in Mouscron, Belgium, founded in April 1979 by Christian François and joined in 1995 by his son David François. The company is certified by the Walloon Region as an approved refrigeration contractor (entreprise frigorifique certifiée, registered under BE0419.376.431), an authorization that permits refrigerant handling and regulatory leak testing. Its service perimeter covers approximately 40-80km around Mouscron, spanning Wallonia and the broader Hainaut region.

The company's offering bundles installation, emergency repair, and maintenance across six core categories: air conditioning and heat pumps (including air-water and water-heater variants), industrial cold rooms, industrial kitchen design and equipment, self-service display furniture, hygiene equipment, and funeral industry equipment. Underlying technologies are largely procured from third-party manufacturers — Electrolux, Liebherr, Midea, Frascold, Robot Coupe, Infrico, Bravilor and others — with Frigotherm providing integration, design, compliance audits (HACCP), installation, and after-sales service. A spare-parts inventory supports rapid 7-day-a-week emergency response, and a separate online channel sells parts and self-installation materials beyond the geographic service radius.

Revenue is generated through professional services (installation and maintenance contracts), equipment sales, and e-commerce spare-parts revenue. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales for commercial clients (restaurants, hotels, cafeterias), direct field sales for residential heat pump and air conditioning installations, and online storefront for parts. Multiple end markets (commercial, residential, funeral) and a recurring-maintenance model provide some diversification, while geographic concentration in Wallonia/Hainaut constrains total addressable scale.

Name

Frigotherm

Legal name

Société Frigotherm

Website

https://frigotherm.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Frigotherm is a family-owned Belgian refrigeration and HVAC services company, founded in 1979, certified by the Walloon Region, that designs, installs, and maintains air conditioning, heat pumps, cold rooms, commercial kitchens, and funeral equipment for commercial and residential clients in the Mouscron/Wallonia region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Refrigeration and HVAC Services

NAICS

Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Refrigeration Systems Maintenance (Commercial/Industrial) (BPABACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refrigeration & Cold-Chain Equipment Service (IMAIABAE), Emergency Refrigeration Service (24/7) (HSAOAJAM)

Keywords

• Industrial refrigeration
• Commercial refrigeration
• Air conditioning systems
• Heat pump installation
• Cold room design

Headquarters

HQ city

Mouscron

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Installation Services: Professional installation of refrigeration systems, air conditioning, heat pumps, industrial kitchens, and self-service equipment for commercial and residential clients
2. Repair and Maintenance Services: 24/7 emergency repair services with an important stock of spare parts for all types of machines, along with regular maintenance contracts
3. Equipment Sales: Sale of refrigeration equipment, air conditioning units, industrial kitchen equipment, hygiene products, and funeral equipment. Also includes online sales of spare parts and materials for self-installation

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Frigotherm designs, installs, and maintains industrial and commercial refrigeration systems, air conditioning, heat pumps, industrial kitchens, self-service display solutions, hygiene equipment, and funeral industry refrigeration equipment. The company operates as a field service provider within approximately 80km of Mouscron, Belgium, offering 24/7 emergency repair, free on-site quotes, and an online channel for spare parts and accessories for self-installation projects.

Product overview

Frigotherm is a family-owned refrigeration and HVAC company founded in 1979, offering a comprehensive suite of services centered around industrial and commercial cooling, air conditioning, and kitchen equipment. The core portfolio comprises six main service categories: Climatisation & pompes à chaleur (air conditioning and heat pumps), Chambres froides (cold rooms and refrigeration), Cuisines industrielles (industrial kitchens), Self-services (self-service display solutions), Hygiène (hygiene equipment), and Matériel funéraire (funeral equipment). Beyond installation services, the company provides consulting for kitchen design, HACCP compliance audits, and commercial store construction. The company also operates online retail of spare parts and accessories for self-installation projects. Product offerings span multiple equipment categories including various air conditioner types (consoles, cassette, ducted, wall-mounted), cooking equipment, preparation machines, and stainless steel ventilation solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Climatisation & pompes à chaleur (Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps) Installation, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning systems and heat pumps (air-water and water heater) for residential and commercial clients, providing year-round comfort through reversible climate control systems.
• Chambres froides (Cold Rooms and Industrial Refrigeration) Industrial cold rooms and refrigeration units designed for optimal storage of perishable goods, pharmaceutical products, and other temperature-sensitive items with precise temperature and humidity control.
• Cuisines industrielles (Industrial Kitchens) Custom industrial kitchen design and installation services including cooking equipment, refrigeration, ventilation, and stainless steel solutions for restaurants, hotels, and commercial establishments.
• Self-services (Self-Service Display Solutions) Self-service display solutions including heated, refrigerated, and neutral furniture, and checkout counters for maintaining food at optimal temperatures in grocery stores, cafeterias, and buffets.
• Hygiène (Hygiene Equipment and Products) Hygiene equipment and maintenance products including cleaning stations, insect control devices, knife sterilizers, vacuum cleaners, air purifiers, and hand dryers for commercial food environments.
• Matériel funéraire (Funeral Equipment) Funeral equipment including refrigerated cells, funeral carts, stretchers, funeral tables, and professional installation services for mortuary and funeral complex facilities.
• Dépannage et entretien (Repair and Maintenance Services) 7 days per week emergency repair services within approximately 40-80km of Mouscron, with extensive spare parts inventory for rapid response on all types of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
• Planification et conception de cuisines (Kitchen Planning and Design) Design planning and specifications development for complete kitchen and workshop layouts, including material selection, equipment placement, and workflow optimization.
• Audits et mise en conformité HACCP (HACCP Compliance Audits) Compliance audits and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) implementation services to ensure food safety standards are met in commercial food preparation environments.
• Réalisation de magasins commerciaux (Commercial Store Construction) Complete commercial store design and installation services, including cash register systems and full retail space fit-out for all commercial surface sizes.
• Vente de pièces détachées (Spare Parts Online Sales) Online sales of spare parts for refrigeration and HVAC equipment, along with hardware and accessories for DIY kitchen installation projects, with option for study and pre-assembly by Frigotherm.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls: Global building technologies and HVAC/refrigeration solutions provider active across Europe. Comparable to Frigotherm's commercial refrigeration and facilities work, but at enterprise scale with integrated controls and service contracts.
• Carrier Belgium: Global HVAC and refrigeration manufacturer with service operations in Belgium. Overlaps significantly with Frigotherm's commercial refrigeration and AC service offering, but with national/international reach and manufacturer-direct support.
• Lennox EMEA: HVAC manufacturer and service provider with European operations. Comparable in commercial refrigeration and AC service, but distributed through a wider dealer/installer network rather than a single regional service company.
• Daikin Europe: Global HVAC and heat pump manufacturer with European service network and Belgian operations. Overlaps with Frigotherm's AC and heat pump installation business, but as a manufacturer-affiliated service organization rather than an independent local contractor.
• Trane Technologies (Belgium): Global HVAC manufacturer and service provider with commercial refrigeration capabilities. Comparable in commercial climate control, but operates at significantly larger scale and as part of a multinational portfolio.
• ENGIE Refrigeration: Large energy and facility services group with industrial refrigeration offerings across Europe. Comparable to Frigotherm's commercial refrigeration design and installation work, but at far greater scale and as part of a broader energy services portfolio.

Direct peers

• Star Refrigeration: UK-based industrial refrigeration design, installation, and service company serving food processing, cold storage, and industrial clients. Directly comparable to Frigotherm's industrial cold rooms and commercial refrigeration service business, with a similar end-to-end service model.
• ICS Cool Energy: European temperature control solutions provider combining equipment rental, installation, and service. Comparable to Frigotherm's commercial refrigeration and HVAC service offerings, with overlap in industrial cold-chain service.
• Axima Refrigeration (Equans): Equans/Axima is a major European refrigeration and HVAC service provider for commercial and industrial clients. It is directly comparable to Frigotherm's commercial refrigeration installation and service business, but operates at substantially larger national/European scale.
• HTS Group (Heat Transfer Solutions): European industrial refrigeration and heat transfer specialist serving food, beverage, and industrial customers. Comparable to Frigotherm's industrial cold room and commercial refrigeration service business, with overlap in cold-chain applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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