What Cooliance does

Cooliance is a privately held US-headquartered designer and manufacturer of thermal management solutions and precision sheet metal products, founded in 2017 and operating from Warwick, Rhode Island with a European subsidiary (Cooliance GmbH) in Ettlingen, Germany. The company serves LED lighting manufacturers, power electronics/PCB-level customers, and emerging verticals including automotive/electric vehicles, medical devices, and renewable energy, with named customers such as Bridgelux, Cree, Citizen Electronics, Xicato, Luminus, Tridonic, Vossloh Schwabe, and LED Engin.

The company's core technology stack combines cold-forged LED heatsinks (elliptical wing-shaped fins outperforming extruded alternatives), the proprietary Coolstrate active cooling sub-brand (integrated industrial double-bearing fans rated for 60,000+ hours of silent operation), heatpipes, vapor chambers, liquid cooling systems, and BGA/pin-fin/straight-fin heatsinks for power electronics. Manufacturing is in-house and ISO-certified, with the company emphasizing advanced equipment, fast tool development, and low tooling costs as competitive levers for custom work.

The business model is predominantly B2B hardware sales, with over 50% of revenue coming from custom-engineered products and the remainder from a broad standard catalog spanning 5W passive to 500W active cooling solutions. Go-to-market combines a network of sales representatives and distributors for standard products with direct enterprise field-sales and engineering collaboration for OEM custom engagements, supported by trade show presence (Strategies in Light, LIGHTFAIR International), a substantial content/SEO website, and a product overview brochure program. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quoted per customer specification.

Name

Cooliance

Legal name

Cooliance

Website

https://cooliance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cooliance is a private US-German thermal management specialist that designs and manufactures LED heatsinks, heatpipes, liquid cooling systems, vapor chambers, and custom precision sheet metal products for LED lighting, power electronics, automotive/EV, medical, and renewable energy OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Thermal Management Hardware

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermal Management Components (Heat sinks, TIMs, fans/blowers, thermal pads) (IMAGAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cooling & Thermal Solutions (Air/Liquid, fans, thermal paste) (HDACAGAF), LED Drivers, Ballasts & Power Modules for Lighting (Constant-current/voltage drivers, ballasts, control gear) (IMAGAIAJ), Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI), Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems (BPABAGAC)

Keywords

• LED heatsinks
• Thermal management solutions
• Cold forged heatsinks
• BGA heatsinks
• Precision sheet metal

Headquarters

HQ city

Warwick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Heatsink Products: Sale of standard and custom LED heatsinks including passive and active (Coolstrate) solutions. Products range from 5W to 500W applications. Includes pin fin forged heatsinks, cold-forged heatsinks for COB LEDs, and high-power passive LED coolers (CHP Series 150W-250W).
2. Electronics Cooling Products: BGA heatsinks (elliptical, radial, pin fin, straight fin) for power electronics and PCB level thermal management solutions.
3. Custom Thermal Solutions: Custom-designed thermal management products. Over fifty percent of Cooliance sales are in custom products, including precision sheet metal products ranging from aesthetic lighting fixtures to high-strength enclosures for electric vehicles.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cooliance designs and manufactures thermal management solutions and precision sheet metal products for LED lighting, power electronics, and industrial OEM applications. Core offerings include passive and active LED heatsinks (5W to 500W), BGA heatsinks for electronics cooling, heatpipes, vapor chambers, liquid cooling systems, and custom-engineered thermal assemblies produced via proprietary cold forging and advanced manufacturing processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Coolstrate: Active LED cooler brand with integrated cooling fan technology

Products and services

• LED Heatsinks (Passive and Active) Passive and active LED heatsinks designed for COB LED modules, COB LED holders, Zhaga-compatible modules, grow lights, streetlights, and standard lighting fixtures. Range spans 5W to 500W applications and supports OEM thermal management for high-power LED arrays from major LED manufacturers. Intended for LED lighting OEMs and luminaire manufacturers.
• Coolstrate Active LED Coolers Active LED heatsinks with integrated industrial cooling fans covering 50W to 500W applications, featuring double-bearing fans rated for over 60,000 hours of trouble-free operation, silent performance at one meter, and high-density pin fin design that prevents internal dust build-up. Sold under the Coolstrate sub-brand for high-power luminaire OEMs.
• CHP Series High-Power Passive LED Coolers High-power passive LED coolers for high-bay and high-power spot applications, initially offered in 150W, 200W, and 250W versions with bonded-fin aluminum construction, nickel plated finish, and precision machined 10mm thick flat base. Designed for high-bay lighting and high-power spot luminaire OEMs.
• BGA Heatsinks (Elliptical, Radial, Pin, Straight Fin) Precision-manufactured BGA heatsinks in elliptical, radial, pin fin, and straight fin geometries for power electronics and PCB-level thermal management. All-aluminum construction covering BGA package sizes from 19mm to 45mm. Target customers are power electronics manufacturers and PCB-level thermal solution specifiers.
• Heatpipes Heatpipe-based thermal transfer solutions enabling remote heat dissipation away from the heat source. Used in OEM thermal architectures where heat must be moved to a more favorable location. Targeted at engineering teams designing LED, power electronics, and industrial thermal systems.
• Vapor Chambers Vapor chamber thermal solutions for direct, high-efficiency heat transfer in demanding electronics and LED cooling applications. Intended for OEMs needing uniform heat spreading at high power densities.
• Custom Liquid Cooling Systems Custom-designed liquid cooling systems for high-power electronics and industrial thermal applications. Engineered to OEM specifications as part of Cooliance's custom thermal solutions portfolio. Used by OEMs in LED, power electronics, automotive/EV, and industrial markets.
• Custom Precision Sheet Metal Products Custom-to-type precision sheet metal products ranging from aesthetic lighting fixtures and retail-finished products to high-strength enclosures for electric vehicles. Represents over 50% of Cooliance sales and is supplied to customers seeking engineered sheet metal components.

Quantifiable outcome

• CHP Series passive LED coolers support 150W-250W applications
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Zhaga ConsortiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationCooliance is a member of the Zhaga Consortium and offers Zhaga-compatible LED heatsinks. Zhaga defines interface specifications for LED light engines, and Cooliance provides heatsinks compatible with Zhaga Book 10 specifications for 35mm/25mm and 50mm/35mm LED modules. The company also participates in IoT-Ready Alliance initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rittal: Rittal is a large German enclosure and climate control manufacturer with liquid cooling and air conditioning solutions for industrial and IT applications. Comparable to Cooliance's precision sheet metal enclosure and liquid cooling capabilities for EV and industrial customers.
• Cooler Master: Cooler Master is a global leader in thermal management, primarily known for PC and consumer cooling, but also serves industrial and LED segments. Overlaps with Cooliance's heatpipe, vapor chamber, and active cooling capabilities, though more focused on consumer/PC channels.
• Sunonwealth Electric Machine: Sunon is a major manufacturer of cooling fans, blowers, and thermal modules used in industrial, LED, and electronics applications. Comparable to Cooliance's Coolstrate active cooling technology, though Sunon supplies the fan component itself rather than integrated heatsinks.

Direct peers

• Fischer Elektronik: Fischer Elektronik is a European manufacturer of heatsinks, LED cooling solutions, and thermal management components. Comparable to Cooliance's EU operations and product portfolio, particularly in extruded and custom LED heatsinks.
• Advanced Thermal Solutions: Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) specializes in heat sinks, heat pipe assemblies, and liquid cooling for electronics and LED applications. Directly comparable to Cooliance in custom and standard heatsinks for LED and power electronics cooling.
• Wakefield-Vette: Wakefield-Vette designs and manufactures LED heatsinks, liquid cold plates, and thermal management solutions for lighting and electronics OEMs. Closely comparable to Cooliance in LED thermal solutions, with deeper presence in extrusion-based heatsinks.
• Aavid (Boyd Corporation): Boyd Corporation, parent of Aavid, is one of the largest thermal management and heatsink manufacturers globally. Directly competes with Cooliance across LED, power electronics, automotive, and industrial thermal solutions, with a much broader product portfolio and global footprint.

Emerging players

• Mecc Alte (Elektron): Smaller European thermal solutions specialist serving industrial and LED lighting OEMs with extruded and custom heatsinks. Comparable to Cooliance in product scope, though with smaller scale.
• Cambridge Thermal Solutions: Cambridge Thermal Solutions provides thermal management products including heatsinks and cold plates for LED, medical, and industrial applications. Comparable niche thermal specialist serving similar OEM customer profiles.
• Ohmite Manufacturing: Ohmite manufactures resistive and thermal management components including heatsinks for power electronics. Partial overlap with Cooliance in BGA and power electronics thermal solutions, though Ohmite is more component-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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