Fridge Spares Wholesale

What Fridge Spares Wholesale does

Fridge Spares Wholesale (FSW) is a private, Ireland-domiciled wholesale distributor of refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pump, and HVAC/R components, tools, and chemicals serving trade customers in Ireland and the United Kingdom. The company operates 28 branches providing call-and-collect service, supported by dedicated delivery vehicles in the Greater Dublin area from its Glasnevin headquarters and third-party courier coverage across all of Ireland. Its catalog spans five product categories — Air Conditioning, Components, Heat Pumps, Refrigeration, and Tools — populated primarily by authorized distribution of leading OEM brands including Danfoss (40+ year relationship), Copeland, Eliwell, J&E Hall (Daikin Group), Advanced, Errecom, Henry Technologies, and Veto Pro Pac, plus an in-house FSW EZ Range of electronic controllers manufactured to FSW specification by Eliwell.

The customer base comprises primarily RAC (refrigeration and air conditioning) engineers and installers transacting through branches and digital channels, plus a commercial refrigeration vertical covering supermarkets and cold stores, and an enterprise retail-sector segment serviced through FSW group entities NRW fm (with City Refrigeration) and Just One Call, supporting named accounts such as Asda, BP, Costco, Booker, CO-OP, and Sainsbury with 24/7 emergency spares service. The company sells on a quotation-based model with 30-day price validity and end-of-month-following-invoice credit terms, operating on an ex-works basis with transport charges billed separately.

FSW is led by Managing Director Derek Byrne and sits within the broader FSW UK group, alongside FSW UK, Beacon Design and Engineering, NRW fm, Equipment Spare Parts, and Just One Call. The business generates no proprietary technology products and earns revenue through one-off wholesale distribution of branded HVAC/R hardware, spare parts, consumables, and related service contracts; it exhibits the profile of a long-tenured, distributor-led B2B trade supplier rather than a technology or platform company.

Name

Fridge Spares Wholesale

Legal name

Fridge Spares Wholesale Limited

Website

https://fridgespareswholesale.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fridge Spares Wholesale (FSW) is a private Ireland-based wholesale distributor of refrigeration, air-conditioning, heat-pump, and HVAC/R components and chemicals operating through 28 branches in Ireland and the UK, serving RAC engineers, commercial refrigeration operators, and retail-sector enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refrigeration and HVAC/R Parts Distribution

NAICS

Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740), Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423730)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (Foodservice) Wholesale (AFAIALAI)

Keywords

• Refrigeration parts distribution
• HVAC components wholesale
• Air conditioning spares
• Heat pump components
• Commercial refrigeration supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Parts Distribution: FSW generates revenue through wholesale distribution of refrigeration and air conditioning components, spare parts, tools, and equipment to trade professionals including RAC engineers, installers, and contractors. Sales are conducted through 28 branches with in-person collection and delivery services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Fridge Spares Wholesale (FSW) is a wholesale distributor of refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pump, and HVAC/R components, consumables, and tools supplied to trade professionals through 28 branches across Ireland and the United Kingdom. The company stocks and distributes products from major manufacturers including Danfoss, Copeland (Emerson), Eliwell, J&E Hall, Henry Technologies, Errecom, Advanced, and Veto Pro Pac, and offers its own FSW EZ Range electronic controllers. Core commercial activities include Call & Collect from branches, dedicated Greater Dublin delivery, nationwide courier shipping, and specialised 24/7 emergency service for retail-sector customers via its NRW fm and Just One Call partnerships.

Product overview

Fridge Spares Wholesale (FSW) is a refrigeration and air conditioning products distributor serving Ireland and the UK with 28 branches. The company operates as a wholesale distributor of physical HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) products rather than a software platform. The product portfolio spans five main categories: Air Conditioning, Components, Heat Pumps, Refrigeration, and Tools. FSW distributes products from multiple branded suppliers including J&E Hall (commercial condensing units, cellar coolers), Eliwell (controllers and electronic management systems), Advanced (cleaning chemicals), Errecom (cleaning products), Copeland (compressors and condensing units), Danfoss (valves, compressors, and control components), Veto Pro Pac (professional tool bags), and Henry Technologies (pressure vessels, valves, and accumulators). The company also offers its own branded FSW EZ Range Electronic Controllers manufactured to FSW specifications by Eliwell. Products range from complete units like condensing units and compressors to individual components including valves, filters, driers, controllers, and maintenance supplies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Conditioning Products Wholesale air conditioning components and units for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, distributed to trade professionals across Ireland and the UK.
• Refrigeration Products Commercial and industrial refrigeration components including compressors, condensing units, and spare parts distributed to trade professionals across Ireland and the UK.
• Heat Pumps Heat pump components and systems for residential and commercial heating applications, distributed wholesale to trade professionals.
• Refrigeration Components Individual components for refrigeration and air conditioning systems including valves, filters, driers, and controllers, distributed wholesale to trade professionals.
• RAC Industry Tools Professional tools and equipment for refrigeration and air conditioning engineers including measuring instruments and tool bags, distributed wholesale to trade professionals.
• FSW EZ Range Electronic Controllers Private-label FSW electronic controllers manufactured to FSW specification by Eliwell, available in three variants (EZ-HT, EZ-MT, EZ-LT) for high, medium, and low temperature refrigeration applications.
• Just One Call Service Support (24/7 Emergency Service) Specialist 24/7 emergency spare parts service for retail-sector customers, with auto POD on core stock items, unique logistical solutions, and a 24/7 online stock portal, operated by the FSW group's Just One Call entity.
• NRW fm Retail Sector Procurement Service Procurement and service support offering for retail sector customers, delivered in partnership with City Refrigeration, providing equipment, spares, and dedicated procurement servicing to UK retail chains.

Quantifiable outcome

• 28 branches providing local access across Ireland and UK

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• J & E HallcoreTechnology or IntegrationJ & E Hall is a worldwide multi-divisional refrigeration and HVAC company and member of the Daikin Group. They provide commercial condensing units and cellar coolers. FSW features their products prominently on their website with downloadable brochures.
• EliwellcoreTechnology or IntegrationEliwell is a world-leading manufacturer of refrigeration and air-conditioning controls, now part of Schneider Electric group. FSW is an Eliwell Authorised Distributor in Ireland, stocking their full range of controllers and solutions.
• DanfosscoreTechnology or IntegrationDanfoss is a global leader in climate and energy solutions. FSW has been a proud supplier of Danfoss products for over 40 years, stocking compressors, pressure switches, TEVs, solenoid valves, and filter driers.
• Copeland (Emerson)coreTechnology or IntegrationEmerson/Copeland is the world's leading provider of HVAC-R solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. FSW stocks Copeland compressors, condensing units, and spares.
• Advanced (Aspen Pumps Group)coreTechnology or IntegrationAdvanced is the recognized market leader in specialist HVAC/R cleaning chemicals with nearly forty years of industry experience. They are a range of world-class cleaning chemicals for the sustained protection of people, buildings and equipment.
• Henry TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationHenry Technologies Ltd is a Glasgow-based manufacturer and distributor of premium range components for commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Products include AC&R components (pressure vessels, oil separators), HENRY valves and safety devices, and Chil-Con heat transfer products.
• City Refrigeration (NRW fm)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRW fm is a partnership with City Refrigeration providing dedicated procurement team and comprehensive service support. Provides equipment and spares for major UK retailers including Asda, BP, Costco, Booker, CO-OP & Sainsbury.
• Just One CallcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJust One Call is a service support specialist within the FSW group, reducing costs of parts and administration for retail sector. Provides specialized 24/7 emergency service for non-trading assets, unique logistical solutions, and auto POD for core stock items with 24/7 online stock portal.
• FSW UK GroupcoreOthersFSW UK group includes FSW UK, Beacon Design and Engineering, NRW fm, Equipment Spare Parts, and Just One Call. The Ireland operation is part of a broader UK and Ireland distribution network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Reece Group: Australia and US-focused plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration products distributor with a branch-led model serving trade professionals. Comparable to FSW in trade-counter distribution, product categories, and target customer, though geographically regional.
• Watsco: Largest US distributor of HVAC/R products, serving residential and commercial contractors through a vast branch network. Operates a comparable trade distribution model at much greater scale, providing a public-market benchmark for FSW's business model.
• Travis Perkins: UK-listed builder's merchant and trade distribution group with an extensive branch network serving contractors. Overlaps with FSW in trade distribution of HVAC-related supplies, though FSW is a focused specialist while Travis Perkins is a broad-line merchant.
• Ferguson UK (formerly Wolseley UK): Large UK distributor of plumbing, heating, and HVAC products with an extensive branch network serving trade customers. Overlaps with FSW in HVAC/R parts distribution but with a much broader product portfolio and significantly larger scale.
• Winsupply: US-owned HVAC, plumbing, and industrial distribution group with a decentralised branch model serving trade contractors. Comparable to FSW in local-branch-led distribution of HVAC/R products to professional customers.

Regional players

• Gemaire Distributors: US-focused HVAC distributor and subsidiary of Carrier, serving contractors with products from major manufacturers. Comparable business model and customer base to FSW, but operates in a different geography and is owned by a manufacturer.

Direct peers

• Hughes Refrigeration Parts (HRP): UK-based specialist wholesaler of refrigeration and air conditioning spares, serving RAC engineers through a multi-branch network. Directly comparable to FSW in product mix, target customer, and call-and-collect distribution model.
• R&S Northern: UK-based refrigeration and air conditioning parts distributor with branch network and same-day delivery service. Closely comparable to FSW in target customer, product mix, and trade counter distribution model.
• Johnstone's Supply (Johnstone's HVAC-R): Specialist HVAC/R spares and equipment distributor serving contractors across the UK and Ireland. Directly comparable to FSW in product range, customer base of RAC engineers, and wholesale distribution model.

Emerging players

• City Refrigeration Group (NRW fm partner): UK facilities management and refrigeration services provider that is also FSW's key channel partner into major retailers. Comparable in its use of FSW for parts procurement and its focus on retail-sector refrigeration maintenance.

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

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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