Turn Key Systems

What Turn Key Systems does

Turn Key Systems, operating as TKS Cold Storage Mfg. and Construction, is a California-based, privately held cold storage construction company and OEM panel manufacturer founded circa 1974. The firm designs, engineers, manufactures, and installs temperature-controlled rooms, boxes, and warehouses for commercial and industrial customers across roughly 15 verticals, including food distribution, food processing, restaurants, supermarkets, convenience stores, bakeries, dairies, meat and seafood, produce, breweries, cannabis cultivation, bio-tech rooms, environmental testing chambers, mortuaries, hospitals, and energy/fleet service stations.

The company's core products are built around two proprietary panel processes — Camlock foam-in-place polyurethane and Continuous Line tongue-and-groove panels (polystyrene or polyurethane) — supported by freezer flooring, walk-in cooler and freezer doors, storage pallet racks (including shuttle racking), industrial refrigeration systems (CO2, ammonia, Freon, glycol), and a full range of evaporator coils and condensing units sourced from OEM partners such as Copeland, Heatcraft, Bitzer, Parker, Vilter, and Johnson Controls. End-to-end service delivery covers architectural and MEP design, panel installation, refrigeration installation, electrical, plumbing, concrete, pallet rack installation, and project management under a licensed general contractor structure.

Revenue is generated through project-based sales with custom quote-based pricing, OEM hardware sales of panels and refrigeration equipment, and installation services; financing is facilitated through a network of more than 200 banks. Go-to-market is sales-led: direct phone sales at (800) 370-9907, an online quote request form, local installation across the United States, and content marketing via an industry blog. Operations are anchored in Walnut Creek (corporate), Stockton (manufacturing), and Martinez (sales), with a small disclosed headcount of 11-50 employees. The company shows no public financials, no external funding, no M&A activity, and no disclosed leadership changes.

Name

Turn Key Systems

Legal name

TKS COLD STORAGE MANUFACTURING & CONSTRUCTION

Website

https://tkswalk-in.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cold Room Panels, Doors & Seals Repair (HSAOAJAK)

Keywords

• Cold storage construction
• Insulated panel manufacturing
• Industrial refrigeration systems
• Walk-in cooler installation
• Commercial refrigeration equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cold Storage Construction: Design, engineering, and construction of commercial and industrial cold storage rooms and refrigeration systems. Includes panel installation, refrigeration installation, electrical work, plumbing work, and concrete work.
2. Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: OEM manufacturer offering insulated panels, flooring, doors, pallet racks, refrigeration equipment (evaporator coils, condensers, compressors). Competitive pricing as original equipment manufacturer.
3. Installation Services: Skilled installation services for panels, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, concrete, and general construction work
4. Accessories and Components: Refrigeration controls, lighting, strip curtains, evaporator pans, alarm systems, pass-through doors and roll-away shelves

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Turn Key Systems (operating as TKS Cold Storage Mfg. and Construction) is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) that designs, engineers, manufactures, and constructs commercial and industrial cold storage facilities. The company produces insulated wall and ceiling panels, freezer flooring, walk-in cooler/freezer doors, storage pallet racks, evaporator coils, condensers, and compressors, and delivers them alongside integrated design, engineering, installation, and general construction services for temperature-controlled rooms, boxes, and warehouses.

Product overview

TKS Cold Storage Mfg. and Construction is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) offering a unified cold storage construction and manufacturing platform. The core portfolio spans insulated cooler panels (in stainless steel, baked white, embossed aluminum, and galvanized metal finishes, available in Camlock and Continuous Line processes), freezer flooring (standard and heavy-duty reinforced), walk-in cooler and freezer doors (standard entry, sliding, high-speed, sectional overhead, vertical lift, glass, and traffic doors), storage pallet racks (including shuttle racking automation), industrial refrigeration systems (CO₂, ammonia, Freon, glycol, water chillers), evaporator coils (LCA, TL, Medium Profile, Warehouse LHA, ACM series), and condensers/compressors (Copeland Scroll, Copelametic Discus, and multiple condensing unit models). These products are supported by end-to-end services including design & engineering, installation, construction, and custom work. The company also delivers industry-specific solutions for cannabis, mortuaries/hospitals, food distribution, meat & fish, dairy, bakery, bio-tech rooms, and environmental testing chambers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Insulated Cooler Panels Thermal-insulated wall and ceiling panels manufactured in-house using Camlock (foam-in-place polyurethane) and Continuous Line (tongue-and-groove, polystyrene or polyurethane) processes; available in stainless steel, baked white, embossed aluminum, and galvanized metal finishes and compliant with Title 20 and Title 24 R-value requirements.
• Freezer Flooring Prefabricated insulated flooring for cold storage, including standard floors supporting up to 600 lbs./sq.ft. (galvanized, stainless, or diamond-plate aluminum) and heavy-duty reinforced floors supporting over 1,000 lbs./sq.ft. (1-1/8" reinforced plywood with diamond-plate steel); insulated concrete floors and ramps also offered.
• Walk-In Cooler and Freezer Doors Full line of temperature-controlled entry doors including standard entry, horizontal sliding (up to 20 ft wide), bi-parting horizontal sliding, high-speed (1.25–2 second opening for 8x10 door), sectional overhead, vertical lift, glass (energy-saving and frameless), and single/double-acting traffic doors.
• Storage Pallet Racks Storage pallet racking systems including Shuttle Racking Systems for cold storage automation, Push-Back Shelving, Drive-In/Drive-Thru pallet racks, and structural/shear support racking designed for space optimization and evaporator coil support.
• Industrial Refrigeration Systems Refrigeration engineering and equipment including CO2 systems (Purity CO2, Crystal CO2), ammonia, Freon, glycol, water chillers, and rack systems; featuring OEM components from Copeland, Heatcraft (Larkin, Bohn), Zero Zone, RSI, and Vari Kool.
• Evaporator Coils Evaporator/freezer coil collection including LCA Low Profile Cooler and Freezer Coils, TL Thin Profile coils, Medium Profile coils (10,000–71,000 BTUH), Warehouse Coolers and Freezer Coils (LHA series, up to 135 ft air throw), and ACM Center Mount Low Velocity Coils (+35° to -10°F range).
• Condensers & Compressors Condensing units and compressors including Copeland Scroll (1HP–25HP, to -40°F), Copelametic Discus semi-hermetic reciprocating (1/4HP–80HP), LS, LDV, LD/LZ Discus, SWN water-cooled, Pro3 self-contained, and LDD dual compressor models.
• Shop Products (Pre-configured Cold Boxes) Pre-configured cold storage units available for direct purchase including the 8 Door Reach-in Cold Box and Camelot 6500, along with complete walk-in storage units with integrated refrigeration.
• Cold Storage Construction Services End-to-end cold storage services encompassing design and engineering, panel installation, refrigeration installation, electrical work, plumbing, concrete work, pallet rack installation, and custom work to incorporate structures; also includes permit assistance, plan submittals, and project management.
• Warehouse Coolers & Freezers Large-scale warehouse coolers and freezers for indoor and outdoor applications using USDA-approved 26-gauge steel panels with white baked-on enamel finish; modular design supports standalone or building-attached installation and is expandable and rearrangeable.
• Food Distribution Center Cold Storage Cold storage solutions for food distribution including production walk-in coolers and freezers, blast coolers and freezers for temperature reduction within specified time frames, and customized storage for produce, dairy, meat, and baked goods.
• Cannabis Design & Construction Full-service cold storage design and construction for cannabis and horticulture facilities, including project consulting, site evaluation, architectural and MEP engineering, structural engineering, plan submittal, panel and mechanical installation, general construction, project management, and 100% financial services.
• Mortuary & Hospital Cold Storage Temperature-controlled storage for mortuaries, funeral homes, crematoriums, and morgues; includes body preservation coolers and freezers, organ transplantation storage, and customized interiors for mortuary roll-in carts, caskets, and dressing tables.
• Meat & Fish Cold Storage Cold storage for frozen meat, poultry, beef, lamb, pork, chicken, duck, goose, fish, and seafood; inhibits enzyme decomposition, oxidation, and microbial growth to maintain product quality for extended periods.
• Dairy Storage Equipment Refrigeration solutions tailored for dairy storage, providing rapid cooling for milk and dairy products and optimal storage conditions to prevent bacterial growth and extend shelf life.
• Bakery Cooler Solutions Custom cold storage for bakeries offering chilling and blast freezing, bespoke shelving options, and seamless integration with existing buildings; designed for dough, fillings, and finished product staging.
• Bio-Tech Rooms Advanced temperature-controlled environments for biotechnology companies preserving biological samples, DNA, cell cultures, vaccines, and pharmaceuticals; includes adjustable shelving, modular compartments, monitoring and alarm systems, and inventory management.
• Environmental Testing Chambers Precision environmental testing chambers providing precise temperature, humidity, and environmental controls for testing requirements across industries.

Quantifiable outcome

• Panels can span up to 30 feet without additional structural support (polystyrene panels)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CopelandcoreTechnology or IntegrationTKS offers refrigeration equipment from Copeland, the world's leading manufacturer of refrigeration components. They feature Copeland condensers and compressors including Copeland Scroll and Copelametic Discus compressors in their systems.
• HeatcraftcoreTechnology or IntegrationTKS offers Heatcraft refrigeration equipment including Larkin, Bohn brands. Heatcraft's Thermo-Flex coil design with five-year limited guarantee against refrigerant leaks is featured in their evaporator coils.
• OEM Brands (Parker, Vilter, Bitzer, Johnson Controls)coreTechnology or IntegrationTKS is an OEM dealer procuring products directly from major brands including Parker, Vilter, Bitzer, and Johnson Controls. This enables factory-direct pricing and substantial discounts for customers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Master-Bilt (Ali Group): Direct peer manufacturing walk-in coolers, freezers, and refrigerated warehousing for food service, foodservice distribution, and industrial customers. Comparable product breadth including panels, doors, and refrigeration systems.
• Norlake: Direct competitor in walk-in coolers, freezers, and refrigerated warehouses. Norlake manufactures panels and complete cold storage rooms serving food service, healthcare, and industrial customers — a near-identical product line to TKS.
• Bally Refrigerated Boxes: Direct competitor manufacturing walk-in coolers, freezers, and insulated refrigerated boxes for commercial and industrial applications. Operates with similar product categories (panels, doors, refrigeration) and serves overlapping customer verticals including food service and food distribution.
• Kolpak (Manitowoc Foodservice): Direct peer producing walk-in coolers, freezers, and refrigerated boxes. Kolpak serves similar customers in foodservice and food distribution with overlapping panel and refrigeration offerings.
• Amerikooler: Direct peer manufacturing walk-in coolers and freezers with similar panel construction and refrigeration integration. Competes in the same mid-market segment for food service and light industrial customers.
• Arctic Industries: Direct peer producing walk-in coolers, freezers, and modular cold storage rooms with comparable panel and door offerings. Serves food service, retail, and industrial customers.
• Thermo-Kool: Direct peer manufacturing walk-in coolers, freezers, and refrigerated rooms. Comparable OEM-style panel manufacturing with similar customer base in food service and food distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Hillphoenix: Larger incumbent in commercial refrigeration including display cases, walk-ins, and integrated refrigeration systems. Serves supermarket and food retail customers with broader product portfolio and national reach; overlaps with TKS in walk-in cooler/freezer category.
• Heatcraft Refrigeration Products: Major refrigeration equipment manufacturer and TKS supplier partner. Produces commercial and industrial refrigeration components (evaporator coils, condensers, compressors) — comparable as a broader industry incumbent, though not a direct competitor in cold storage construction.

Others

• Copeland: World-leading compressor and refrigeration components manufacturer and key TKS supplier partner. Not a direct competitor but a critical ecosystem enabler; comparable as the underlying technology supplier for much of the commercial refrigeration industry.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/turn-key-systems

Compliance4 records

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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