What Hubbard Products does

Hubbard Products is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of commercial and transport refrigeration equipment, headquartered in Ipswich and operating as a subsidiary of the Daikin group since its founding in 2007. The company's portfolio spans two segments: commercial refrigeration — including pack systems, condensing units, cellar cooling, monoblock units, and specialised builds — and transport refrigeration covering electric vans, vans, light trucks, trucks, trailers, and the proprietary INPACS eutectic inserts line.

Its product technology is built around scroll and digital scroll compressors, semi-hermetic and hermetic condensing architectures, and CO2-based refrigerant systems, supported by certifications including ECA approval for cellar cooling in the 10–200 m³ range and a stated up to 20% greater cooling capacity for van applications. The proprietary INPACS Eutectic Inserts form a defensible niche within the transport segment, and the company underwrites a 10+ year spare parts availability commitment that materially extends the service life customers can plan around.

The business model combines direct enterprise sales with a UK-wide Service Partner network for installation and aftermarket support, serving end markets across transport/logistics, retail, food processing, cellar cooling, industrial, pharmaceutical, hospitality, funeral services, and refrigeration consultants. Pricing is project/solution-based on specialised capital equipment rather than subscription or usage-based, with revenue tied to unit sales, fleet fit-outs, and aftermarket parts.

Name

Hubbard Products

Legal name

Hubbard Products

Website

https://hubbard.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hubbard Products is a UK-based manufacturer of commercial and transport refrigeration systems — including pack units, condensing units, cellar cooling, and the proprietary INPACS eutectic inserts — serving transport, retail, food processing, pharmaceutical, and hospitality customers as a Daikin group subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial and Transport Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing

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 (3334), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

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 industries

Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH), Automotive Refrigerant Lines, Hoses & Thermal Plumbing (IMACALAG), Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components (IMADANAF)

Keywords

• Commercial refrigeration equipment
• Transport refrigeration systems
• Condensing units manufacturing
• Cellar cooling solutions
• Eutectic cooling inserts

Headquarters

HQ city

Ipswich

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Refrigeration Products: Sale of refrigeration units including Packs, Condensing Units, Cellar Cooling, Monoblock systems, and Specialized custom-engineered refrigeration, blast freezing and heat pump systems
2. Transport Refrigeration Products: Direct drive, alternator drive, diesel drive and standalone electrical units for panel vans, box body vehicles, trucks and trailer combinations including Electric Van refrigeration systems
3. Spare Parts: Spare parts and consumables available in high quantities for at least 10 years after purchase of installation
4. Servicing and Maintenance: Service plans offered together with Service Partners to oversee, manage and monitor installations
5. Warranty Services: Broad range of transparent warranty policies for different products and customer groups

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Hubbard Products designs, manufactures, and supplies commercial and transport refrigeration equipment. Its commercial line includes packaged scroll and hermetic units, condensing units, cellar cooling systems, monoblock systems, and specialised custom-engineered refrigeration, blast freezing, and heat pump systems. Its transport line includes direct drive, alternator drive, diesel drive, and standalone electrical refrigeration units for panel vans, light trucks, trucks, and trailers, plus zero-emission electric van systems and INPACS eutectic inserts.

Product overview

Hubbard Products is a commercial and transport refrigeration company that offers two core product lines: Commercial Refrigeration and Transport Refrigeration. The Commercial Refrigeration portfolio includes Packs, Condensing Units, Cellar Cooling, Monoblock, and Specialised systems for retail, food processing, industrial, pharmaceutical, hospitality, and other commercial applications. The Transport Refrigeration portfolio includes Electric Vans, Vans, Light Trucks, Trucks, Trailers, and INPACS eutectic inserts for vehicles. As a member of the Daikin group, Hubbard provides refrigeration solutions engineered with leading technology for cold chain logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INPACS: Hubbard INPACS™ Eutectic Inserts designed to provide low-cost, versatile and virtually maintenance free, non-mechanical chilling or freezing for transport applications

Products and services

• Commercial Refrigeration Products A range of packaged scroll and hermetic units for commercial refrigeration applications, including Scroll, Digital Scroll, Semi Hermetic and Hermetic Condensing units, Condensers, Evaporators and Control panels, sold to commercial and retail customers.
• Transport Refrigeration Products A wide range of direct drive, alternator drive, Diesel drive and standalone electrical refrigeration units for panel vans, box body vehicles and truck and trailer combinations, sold to transport and logistics operators.
• Packs Innovative range of efficient refrigeration packs designed to meet commercial cooling needs whilst maintaining a low environmental impact.
• Condensing Units Semi-Hermetic Air cooled condensing units offering a comprehensive solution to modern retail and commercial refrigeration requirements.
• Cellar Cooling ECA-approved systems engineered for cooling cellars ranging from 10 m³ to 200 m³, with exceptional efficiency and consistent temperature control, sold to brewery, wine, and pub operators.
• Monoblock Cutting-edge Monoblock refrigeration systems designed to deliver performance with a strong focus on energy efficiency, eco-friendliness, and low running costs.
• Specialised Custom Refrigeration Systems Custom engineered refrigeration, blast freezing, and heat pump systems designed and manufactured for diverse industrial applications.
• Electric Van Refrigeration Systems Powerful, quiet, and efficient zero-emission refrigeration systems built for the demands of electric vehicles.
• Van Refrigeration Systems Transport refrigeration systems designed for vans offering up to 20% greater capacity for increased all-round performance.
• Light Truck Refrigeration Systems Complete range of refrigeration systems for light and box body trucks, including high performance, cost-effective, and reliable systems.
• Truck Refrigeration Systems Complete range of refrigeration systems for straight trucks, including high performance, cost-effective, and reliable systems.
• Trailer Refrigeration Systems Wide range of alternator and diesel driven units for truck and trailer applications, with either front-mounted or undermount condensing units.
• INPACS Eutectic Inserts Hubbard INPACS Eutectic Inserts designed to provide low-cost, versatile, and virtually maintenance free, non-mechanical chilling or freezing for transport applications.
• Spare Parts and Consumables Spare parts and consumables for commercial and transport refrigeration installations, available in high quantities for at least 10 years after purchase.
• Servicing and Maintenance Service plans offered together with certified Service Partners to oversee, manage, and monitor refrigeration installations across the UK.
• Warranty Services A broad range of transparent warranty policies for different products and customer groups, supporting commercial and transport refrigeration installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 20% greater capacity in van refrigeration systems for increased all-round performance
• +2 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DaikincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHubbard is a member of the Daikin group. Daikin is devoted to overcoming ever-evolving challenges in the industry to become the leading manufacturer of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. This membership provides Hubbard access to leading technology and positions them within a global refrigeration and HVAC network.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Carrier Transicold: Major manufacturer of transport refrigeration units for trucks, trailers, and containers. Competes head-to-head with Hubbard in van, truck, and trailer refrigeration, with similar OEM and aftermarket economics.
• Thermo King (Ingersoll Rand): Global leader in transport refrigeration for trucks, trailers, vans, and light commercial vehicles. Directly comparable to Hubbard's transport refrigeration line in product, customer base (fleet operators, OEMs), and channel model (dealer/service network).
• Star Refrigeration: UK-based industrial and commercial refrigeration designer and manufacturer. Directly comparable to Hubbard on commercial refrigeration for food processing, industrial, and cold-storage customers in the UK market.
• Zanotti: Italian manufacturer of commercial and transport refrigeration equipment, including refrigerated vans and trucks. Closely comparable to Hubbard's transport and light-commercial refrigeration product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Daikin: Global HVAC-R conglomerate and Hubbard's parent. Operates broadly across heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration with far greater scale; comparable as the dominant technology and brand umbrella that Hubbard sits within.
• Hoshizaki: Global manufacturer of commercial kitchen and commercial refrigeration equipment, including ice machines and refrigerators. Comparable to Hubbard on the commercial/hospitality refrigeration side, with broader scale and global distribution.
• Danfoss: Global supplier of refrigeration controls, compressors, and components for HVAC-R applications. Comparable through the controls, valves, and refrigeration components that underpin Hubbard's product offerings.
• Emerson (Copeland): Global manufacturer of refrigeration compressors and controls under the Copeland brand. Comparable as a broad incumbent supplying core compressor and condensing unit technology used across commercial and transport refrigeration.

Emerging players

• BITZER: Specialist manufacturer of refrigeration compressors and condensing units. Comparable as a component supplier / equipment peer whose scroll and semi-hermetic compressor technology is embedded in Hubbard's product range.
• Frascold: Italian specialist manufacturer of hermetic and semi-hermetic compressors for commercial refrigeration. Comparable as a niche compressor specialist competing in the same condensing-unit technology stack used by Hubbard.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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