Inducol
Inducol is a Colombian commercial refrigeration manufacturer founded in 1952, producing NO FROST display cases, freezers, beverage coolers, ice makers, and water dispensers for SMB retail and foodservice customers across Colombia via e-commerce, WhatsApp, phone, and physical retail.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1952
- HeadquartersSoledad, Colombia
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Inducol firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Inducol
- Legal name
- Industrias Colombia Inducol S.A.S
- Website
- https://inducol.com.co
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1952
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Inducol is a Colombian commercial refrigeration manufacturer founded in 1952, producing NO FROST display cases, freezers, beverage coolers, ice makers, and water dispensers for SMB retail and foodservice customers across Colombia via e-commerce, WhatsApp, phone, and physical retail.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Inducol industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
- NAICS
- Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740)
- 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
- Refrigeration & Freezer Retail (Refrigerators, Freezers, Wine/Beverage Coolers) (CRACACAB)
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Where Inducol is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Soledad
- HQ country
- Colombia
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Inducol business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Sales: Inducol generates revenue through one-time sales of commercial refrigeration equipment including vertical display cases, horizontal display cases, vertical freezers, horizontal freezers, horizontal coolers, ice makers, and water dispensers. Products are sold at various price points in Colombian Pesos.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Horizontal Freezers: $2,300,000 - $6,900,000 COP |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Vertical Freezers: $9,100,000 - $13,600,000 COP |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Vertical Display Cases: $2,650,000 - $15,600,000 COP |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Horizontal Display Cases: $12,200,000 COP |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Horizontal Coolers: $4,820,000 - $7,300,000 COP |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ice Makers: $7,300,000 COP |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Water Dispensers: $3,550,000 COP |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Inducol product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Inducol manufactures and sells commercial refrigeration equipment — including vertical and horizontal display cases, vertical and horizontal freezers, horizontal beverage coolers, ice bag makers, and water dispensers — built with galvanized steel, NO FROST technology, electronic digital controls, LED lighting, and eco-friendly R290 refrigerant. The company sells directly to small and medium Colombian retail and foodservice businesses through its own e-commerce site, WhatsApp, telephone sales, and physical stores in Soledad and Bogotá, with a 2-year warranty and nationwide service coverage.
Product overview
Inducol (Industrias Colombia Inducol S.A.S) is a Colombian commercial refrigeration company offering a comprehensive portfolio of refrigeration and freezing equipment for retail businesses. The product line consists of five main product families: (1) Vitrinas Verticales - vertical display cases for beverages and pre-packaged products ranging from 168L to 1982L, available in standard and slim profiles; (2) Vitrinas Horizontales - horizontal display cases including mixed temperature units for butcher shops and bakeries; (3) Congeladores Verticales and Congeladores Horizontales - vertical and horizontal freezers for frozen product storage ranging from 208L to 1105L, including exhibitor, semicurved, and swing-door models; (4) Enfriadores Horizontales - horizontal beverage coolers with ice bag production capability ranging from 566L to 1048L; (5) Cubeteros - ice bag makers for commercial ice production; and (6) Fuentes de Agua - water dispensers. All products feature galvanized sheet metal construction, LED lighting, digital electronic controls, and eco-friendly R290 refrigerant gas. The company sells directly through its e-commerce platform with payment integrations including Mercado Pago, Addi financing, PSE, Nequi, Daviplata, and Efecty.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Vitrina Vertical de 1217 Litros (VV-42DBL1PV) Three-door vertical display case for conservation and exhibition of beverages, equipped with 12 zinc-coated shelves, LED illumination, digital electronic control, and a low-energy consumption condenser unit (174 kWh/month) using ecological R290 refrigerant gas. Net volume: 816 L.
- Vitrina Vertical de 1195 Litros (VV-39DBL1PV) Served display case for refrigerated and frozen packaged products with counter-type cover system, internal LED lighting with low energy consumption, and digital electronic control.
- Vitrina Vertical de 168 Litros (VV-9DBL1PV) Compact served display case for refrigerated and frozen packaged products with LED under-counter lighting, digital electronic control, and temperature range of 0°C to 7°C.
- Vitrina Vertical de 285 Litros (VV-300BL1) Compact vertical refrigerator with safety lock door handle, temperature adjustment, mobility wheels, and net volume of 285 liters. Ideal for businesses requiring refrigerated storage.
- Vitrina Vertical de 337 Litros (VV-15DBL1PV) Beverage and pre-packaged product conservation unit with 3 zinc-coated shelves with electrostatic paint finish, internal LED lighting, digital electronic control, NO FROST type, and 92 kWh/month energy consumption.
- Vitrina Vertical de 424 Litros (VV-20DBL1PV) 431-liter vertical display case for beverages and pre-packaged products with 4 zinc-coated shelves, internal LED illumination, digital electronic control, NO FROST technology, and 92 kWh/month energy consumption.
- Vitrina Vertical de 707 Litros Slim (VV-25DBL1PV) Two-door slim vertical display case for beverages with 8 zinc-coated shelves, LED lighting, digital electronic control, low-energy consumption condenser unit (183 kWh/month) with ecological R290 refrigerant, and net volume of 539-540 L.
- Vitrina Vertical de 1982 Litros (VV-70DBL1PV) High-performance vertical display case for beverages and pre-packaged products with zinc-coated galvanized shelves and electrostatic paint finish, dual 1/2 HP compressors, and 620 kW/month energy consumption.
- Vitrina Horizontal Inducol Mixta de 39 Pies Cúbicos (VH-PM-39BL1CDVC) Professional served display case for refrigerated and frozen packaged products, ideal for butcher shops, bakeries, and delicatessens. Features LED internal lighting, digital electronic control, dual temperature zones (refrigeration 0°C to 4°C, freezing -6°C to -10°C), and 4 trays.
- Congelador Vertical de 566 Litros (CV-20BL1DICD) High-efficiency vertical freezer with NO FROST technology for frost-free operation, digital electronic temperature control, internal LED lighting, zinc-coated shelves with electrostatic paint finish, and temperature range of -24°C to -18°C.
- Congelador Vertical de 1105 Litros (CV-39DBL2PV) Large-capacity vertical freezer with 755 L net volume, 1 HP compressor, 5.7 A amperage, and 868 kW/month energy consumption. Designed for efficient frozen product conservation.
- Congelador Horizontal de 509 Litros Exhibidor (CH-E-18BL1CD) Horizontal freezer with spacious interior for frozen food storage, temperature adjustment, elegant design, mobility wheels, 6 baskets, and temperature range of -18°C to -24°C.
- Congelador Horizontal de 208 Litros Exhibidor (CH-H-208BL1VC) Compact horizontal freezer/ice cream display with 3 baskets, 52 kg weight, temperature range of -18°C to -22°C, and 70.5 kWh/month energy consumption. Ideal for ice cream shops.
- Congelador Horizontal de 500 Litros Semicurvo (CH-SC-500BL1) Served display case for refrigerated and frozen packaged products with counter-type cover system, digital electronic control, 5 baskets, and wide temperature range of 8°C to -22°C.
- Congelador Horizontal de 700 Litros Semicurvo (CH-SC-700BL1) Dual-function refrigerator-freezer horizontal unit with wide temperature adjustment (0°C to -22°C), security lock door, 6 baskets, and 165 kWh/month energy consumption.
- Congelador Horizontal 700 Litros (CH-DPB-700BL1) Double-lid horizontal freezer with 700-liter capacity for frozen product storage. Features 3 shelves, 701 L net volume, temperature range of 0°C to 10°C, and 96 kW/month energy consumption.
- Congelador Horizontal de 850 Litros de Puerta Batiente (CH-PB-28BL1CD) Swing-door horizontal freezer with 776 L net volume, 2 doors with 2 divisions, temperature adjustment, security lock, mobility wheels, and 211 kW/month energy consumption.
- Enfriador Horizontal de 566 Litros (EH-500-20BL1) Horizontal cooler with 566 L capacity for refrigerating up to 500 bottles. Features specialized top tray for ice bag production, temperature range of -7°C to 5°C, and 60 kWh/month consumption.
- Enfriador Horizontal de 1048 Litros (EH-1000-37BL1CD) Large-capacity horizontal cooler with 1048 L capacity for up to 1000 bottles. Features specialized top tray for ice bag production, 777 L net volume, 6.2 A amperage, and 150 kW/month energy consumption.
- Cubetero Inducol para 120 bolsas de hielo (CU-12DBL1PS) Ice bag maker designed for rapid and uniform freezing of popsicles, ice cream, and other pre-packaged products. Features 120 L volume, 11 divisions, 3/4 HP compressor, temperature range of -18°C to -10°C, and 458 kW/month energy consumption.
- Fuente de Agua (Water Dispenser) High-capacity water cooling dispenser with chrome faucet, stainless steel anti-splash top tray, low-consumption condenser unit with ecological R290 refrigerant gas. Designed for offices, industries, gyms, or high-traffic spaces. Maximum water pressure: 2 bar (29 PSI).
Quantifiable outcome
- Energy consumption as low as 92 kWh/month for some models
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Companies that use Inducol
Customer profileSegments7 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Inducol technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
Feature5 records
Inducol partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- AddiminorAddi is a payment financing partner that enables customers to purchase Inducol equipment in installments. Addi offers credit for purchases with just ID and WhatsApp, as well as debit via PSE. Customers are directed to Addi financing options on multiple product pages.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Inducol competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- True Manufacturing: US-based global manufacturer of commercial refrigeration (display cases, freezers, prep tables). Competes in the same product category globally and into Latin America via distributors; broader portfolio and larger scale than Inducol.
- Carrier Commercial Refrigeration: Global refrigeration and HVAC manufacturer with a substantial commercial refrigeration portfolio serving food retail and foodservice. Same category as Inducol but with multinational R&D, financing, and service capabilities.
- Hussmann: Panasonic-owned global commercial refrigeration manufacturer (display cases, walk-ins, refrigeration systems). Competes in the same category but at significantly larger scale and with a global R&D and distribution footprint.
- Midea Commercial Refrigeration: Chinese global appliance manufacturer with a fast-growing commercial refrigeration business that exports into Latin America. Competes in the same product category with significant cost advantages at global scale.
Regional players
- Frilux: Colombian/Latin American commercial refrigeration manufacturer focused on display cases and freezers for retail and foodservice. Direct regional overlap with Inducol in the Colombian SMB market, though with somewhat narrower product breadth.
Direct peers
- Metalfrio Solutions: Brazilian-headquartered manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment (display cases, freezers, beverage coolers) serving Latin American food retail and foodservice. Closest direct comparable to Inducol by product line, customer base (tiendas, minimercados, foodservice), and Latin American footprint.
- Imbera: Mexico-based commercial refrigeration manufacturer producing display coolers, freezers, and ice-makers for retailers across Latin America. Direct comparable in product category, customer verticals, and geographic market, though at a larger multi-country scale.
- Indurama: Ecuadorian manufacturer of home appliances and commercial refrigeration equipment serving Andean and broader Latin American markets. Comparable product mix and SMB customer base, operating in a similar regional regulatory and economic context.
- Fricon: Brazilian manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment (vertical and horizontal display cases, freezers). Comparable product portfolio and target customer base in Latin American food retail, similar SMB-led go-to-market.
- MABE Comercial: Latin American appliance and commercial refrigeration manufacturer with a strong presence in Colombia and the Andean region. Directly comparable on product category, regional presence, and SMB food retail customer base.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about Inducol
What does Inducol do?
Inducol manufactures and sells commercial refrigeration equipment — including vertical and horizontal display cases, vertical and horizontal freezers, horizontal beverage coolers, ice bag makers, and water dispensers — built with galvanized steel, NO FROST technology, electronic digital controls, LED lighting, and eco-friendly R290 refrigerant. The company sells directly to small and medium Colombian retail and foodservice businesses through its own e-commerce site, WhatsApp, telephone sales, and physical stores in Soledad and Bogotá, with a 2-year warranty and nationwide service coverage.
Is Inducol a public or private company?
Inducol is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Inducol founded?
Inducol was founded in 1952. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Inducol based?
Inducol is headquartered in Soledad, Colombia, in the Latin America region.
How does Inducol make money?
One revenue line is on record: commercial Refrigeration Equipment Sales.
Who are Inducol's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are True Manufacturing, Carrier Commercial Refrigeration, Hussmann and Midea Commercial Refrigeration. Frilux is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Metalfrio Solutions, Imbera, Indurama, Fricon and MABE Comercial.
Does Inducol have an API?
No public API is recorded for Inducol.
What industry is Inducol in?
Inducol's product category is Commercial Refrigeration Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAKAA, Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems, with a secondary code of CRACACAB, Refrigeration & Freezer Retail (Refrigerators, Freezers, Wine/Beverage Coolers). Its NAICS code is 333415 and its SIC code is 3585.