What Ecochillers does

Ecochillers is a family-owned industrial HVAC and process cooling manufacturer founded in 1995, headquartered in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico, with a US corporate entity in Austin, TX (established 2010) and a warehouse in Laredo, TX. The company designs and builds custom chillers from 1 to 2,500 tons (TUV-listed) spanning scroll, screw, magnetic centrifugal, and semi-hermetic compressor technologies, alongside complementary products including air handlers (ECT Hurricane Multiplex), ASHP and WSHP heat pumps, package units, condensing units, adiabatic and dry coolers, heat recovery systems, thermoregulators, heat exchangers, and VRF/mini splits under sub-brands Ecogreen, Lev-Air, NH3Eco Pack, and Engineered Cooling Technologies. Differentiated offerings include Aero-Lift bearing oil-free centrifugal chillers (with Copeland compressors) for mission-critical data center and healthcare cooling, DOAS units featuring Copeland HMX liquid desiccant technology, and a growing portfolio of low-GWP refrigerant systems.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise field sales with a regional distributor network (Air Reps, AC Engineered Systems, Gemaire in the US; HVAC Systems & Solutions in British Columbia) and direct export to Latin America, the Caribbean, Guam, Hawaii, Saudi Arabia, and Kenya. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time custom hardware sales supplemented by system design and consulting services, with quote-based pricing and no publicly disclosed tiers. End markets include data centers, healthcare/medical imaging, plastics, food and beverage (brewery, winery, bakery, tequila, juice), laser cutting, and general industrial HVAC. Premium components are sourced from partners including Copeland, Guntner, Ziehl-Abegg, Carel, Alfa Laval, Kelvion, and Bitzer, and Ecochillers additionally resells York and Carrier branded chillers as a channel offering.

Name

Ecochillers

Legal name

Ecochillers, Inc.

Website

https://ecochillers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ecochillers is a family-owned Mexican manufacturer of custom industrial chillers (1-2,500 tons), heat pumps, and process cooling equipment, serving data centers, healthcare, plastics, and food and beverage customers across the Americas and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial HVAC and Process Cooling Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB), Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG), Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Industrial chillers
• Process cooling systems
• HVAC heat pumps
• Centrifugal compressors
• Air handling units

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Chiller Sales: Custom-made industrial HVAC and process chillers from 1 to 2,500 tons including scroll, screw, magnetic centrifugal, and semi-hermetic compressors. One-time hardware sales with delivery from Laredo, TX warehouse.
2. Heat Pump Systems: ASHP (Air Source Heat Pump) and WSHP (Water Source Heat Pump) systems for industrial heating and cooling, decarbonization, and heat recovery applications.
3. Air Handler and Package Units: Air handling units, package units, condensing units, dry coolers, and adiabatic coolers for HVAC applications.
4. System Design Services: Consulting and system design services offered either on a consulting basis or as part of system purchase, including application review, facility assessment, and optimal system design.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ecochillers designs and manufactures custom-made industrial HVAC and process cooling equipment, with chillers from 1 to 250 tons (modular up to 2,500 tons, TUV listed) using scroll, screw, magnetic centrifugal, and semi-hermetic compressors. The portfolio also includes air handlers, package units, condensing units, adiabatic and dry coolers, ASHP/WSHP heat pumps, heat recovery systems, thermoregulators, heat exchangers, VRF/mini splits, and protective coatings, complemented by selective resale of York and Carrier branded chillers.

Product overview

Ecochillers is a family-owned manufacturer and distributor of industrial HVAC and process cooling equipment, founded in 1995 with headquarters in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and operations in the US (Laredo, TX warehouse; San Antonio, TX office). The company manufactures custom-made, special design chillers ranging from 1 to 600 tons (modular up to 2,500 tons, TUV listed), along with a comprehensive portfolio of complementary products including ASHP heat pumps, air handlers (ECT Hurricane Multiplex, ECTAHUO), package units, condensing units, adiabatic/dry coolers, heat recovery systems, thermoregulators, heat exchangers, VRF/mini splits, and protective coatings. The product line spans multiple compressor technologies (scroll, screw, centrifugal, semi-hermetic) and serves diverse applications including data centers, healthcare, plastics, food/beverage, breweries, wineries, laser cutting, and industrial process cooling. Ecochillers also distributes York and Carrier branded chillers, and partners with component suppliers including Copeland, ZIEHL-ABEGG, Carel, Guntner, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ecogreen: Eco-friendly product line focusing on energy efficiency, heat pumps, and sustainable HVAC solutions with low GWP refrigerants
• NH3Eco Pack
• Lev-Air
• Hurricane Multiplex
• Engineered Cooling Technologies (ECT)

Products and services

• NH3Eco Pack Ammonia Chiller Package Ammonia-based eco-friendly chiller package designed for industrial HVAC and process cooling applications with low environmental impact. Targeted at industrial buyers seeking natural-refrigerant solutions.
• Centrifugal Oil-Free Chiller (Lev-Air) Mission-critical oil-free centrifugal chiller equipped with Copeland compressors and Aero-Lift bearing technology, available in 1- and 2-circuit configurations from 80 to 600 tons, operating with low-GWP refrigerants (R-1234ze, R-515B, R-513A). Targeted at data centers, healthcare facilities, and other mission-critical applications.
• Ecogreen Screw Chiller Variable speed screw chiller offering capacities from 1 to 375 tons for comfort cooling, heat pump, process cooling, and thermal storage applications. Targeted at industrial and commercial HVAC buyers.
• Ecogreen Chillers (Custom Scroll, Screw, Centrifugal, Semi-Hermetic) Custom-designed industrial HVAC and process chillers ranging from 1 to 250 tons (modular up to 2,500 tons, TUV listed) including scroll, screw, magnetic centrifugal, and semi-hermetic configurations. Targeted at industrial buyers with custom specification needs.
• Inverter Chillers (Variable Speed Scroll and Screw) Variable speed scroll and screw chillers with inverter technology for improved energy efficiency and precise temperature control, ranging from 1 to 600 tons. Targeted at industrial buyers prioritizing energy efficiency and precise temperature control.
• Water and Air-Cooled Scroll VSD Chillers Water-cooled variable speed scroll chiller from 1 to 350 tons (1,225 kW), capable of going down to 22°F with glycol for air conditioning and process applications, plus air-cooled variable speed scroll chiller for industrial and commercial cooling applications. Targeted at commercial and industrial HVAC buyers.
• Water and Air-Cooled Screw VSD Chillers Water-cooled variable speed screw chiller from 60 to 600 tons (210-21,000 kW), and air-cooled variable speed screw chiller capable of going down to -40°F with glycol. Designed for comfort cooling, heat pump, process cooling, and thermal storage applications. Targeted at large industrial facilities.
• York Chillers (Reseller Line) Full range of York brand chillers spanning air-cooled scroll (15-175 tons), screw (100-500 tons), water-cooled scroll (50-200 tons), water-cooled screw (120-300 tons), magnetic centrifugal (215-560 tons), and large centrifugal (250-6,000 tons) configurations. Targeted at industrial buyers seeking proven York-brand equipment distributed by Ecochillers.
• Carrier Chillers (Reseller Line) Full range of Carrier brand chillers including AquaSnap 30RAP/RB/MP (scroll 10-300 tons), AquaForce 30XV/HX/XW (screw 75-500 tons), and AquaEdge 17DA/19DV/19XR/23XRV (centrifugal and variable speed screw 175-5,000 tons). Targeted at industrial buyers seeking proven Carrier-brand equipment distributed by Ecochillers.
• ECT Hurricane Multiplex Air Handling Units Air handling units designed for extreme outdoor conditions and saline environments, with capacity of 25 to 250 tons and 10,000 to 100,000 CFM. Targeted at industrial and coastal environment buyers.
• ECTAHI / ECTAHO Indoor/Outdoor Air Handling Units Indoor/outdoor air handling units with cooling only, heat pump, or chilled water configurations. Capacity: 25-250 tons and 10,000-100,000 CFM with EC or VFD-controlled motors. Targeted at commercial and industrial HVAC buyers.
• Retrofit Air Handlers ECO (Fan Retrofit) Fan retrofit solutions for existing ventilation systems, replacing old fans with modern EC fans to improve efficiency and reduce energy consumption by up to 50%. Targeted at existing facility owners seeking energy savings.
• ECTAHUO Package Air Handler Units Air handler units with capacity 5 to 250 tons and 500 to 100,000 CFM, featuring centrifugal direct drive fans, EC motors, and options for water-cooled and direct expansion configurations. Targeted at commercial and industrial HVAC buyers.
• ECCAM / ECCAMO / ECCAMI Condensing Units and Package Systems Condensing units and package systems with Copeland/Danfoss scroll compressors: ECCAM 5-100 ton for indoor, ECCAMO 5-500 ton for outdoor, and ECCAMI 5-1000 ton capacity ranges. Targeted at commercial and industrial HVAC buyers.
• ASHP Air Source Heat Pump (Screw and Semi-Hermetic) Industrial grade air source heat pumps with screw and semi-hermetic compressors. Capacity: 25 to 360 tons operating down to -5°F ambient with refrigerants including R134a, R404A, R513A, R1234yf. Targeted at industrial decarbonization and heating applications.
• Air Source Scroll Heat Pump Inverter Scroll compressor-based heat pumps with 2-pipe, 4-pipe, and simultaneous heating/cooling configurations. Capacity: 12.5 to 300 tons with Copeland, Danfoss, or Bitzer compressors using R410A or R454B refrigerants. Targeted at commercial and industrial heating/cooling applications.
• Ecogreen Heat Recovery Systems Heat recovery systems providing simultaneous cooling and heating, capable of reaching water temperatures up to 180°F. Reduces electricity or fuel use for heating by approximately 70% or more. Targeted at industrial buyers seeking energy efficiency and decarbonization.
• Water Cooled Scroll Condensing Units Water-cooled scroll condensing units with 1 to 250 ton capacity supporting R-410A, R404A, and R454B refrigerants. Targeted at industrial refrigeration and process cooling applications.
• Water Cooled Screw Condensing Units Water-cooled screw condensing units with 60 to 600 ton capacity using refrigerants R134a, R404A, R513A, and R1234. Targeted at large industrial refrigeration buyers.
• Condenserless Semi-Hermetic Reciprocating Chiller Units and Recip Compressor Condensing Units Condenserless semi-hermetic reciprocating chiller units (3-150 ton capacity) for retrofit applications, plus open compressor condensing units (20-250 ton capacity) supporting R134a, R407, R513A, and R404A refrigerants. Targeted at industrial retrofit and refrigeration buyers.
• Semi-Hermetic Retrofit Chillers and Racks Water-cooled semi-hermetic retrofit chillers (1-250 ton capacity, medium and low temperature options using R-410A and R404A) plus condensing unit racks (10-145 ton). Targeted at refrigeration retrofit projects.
• Ecogreen Adiabatic Coolers Closed circuit adiabatic coolers with pre-cooling pads achieving lower cooling temperatures than dry coolers while using only 30% of water consumed by cooling towers. Up to 300°F fluid temperatures with Ziehl-Abegg/Rosenberg fans and Carel controls. Targeted at industrial buyers needing water-efficient process cooling.
• Dry Coolers Dry coolers for applications where water usage must be limited, offering reliable cooling performance with minimal environmental impact. Targeted at industrial buyers with water conservation or restricted water usage needs.
• VRF and Mini Splits (Midea, Trane, Carrier) Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems and mini-split air conditioning units from Midea, Trane, and Carrier brands for residential and light commercial applications. Targeted at small commercial and residential HVAC buyers.
• Thermoregulators Temperature control units for circulating water or liquids through industrial processes, available in water and oil variants with microprocessor-based temperature controllers. Targeted at plastics, food processing, and other process manufacturing buyers.
• Heat Exchangers (Plate and Shell-and-Tube) Plate heat exchangers (gasket and brazed types) and tube-and-shell heat exchangers for HVAC and industrial process applications, suitable for high-pressure applications up to 30 bar and 260°C. Targeted at industrial HVAC and process heating/cooling buyers.
• Bronz Glow Protective Coatings Bronz Glow protective coatings for chiller corrosion protection in coastal areas, refineries, chemical plants, and other corrosive environments. Targeted at industrial buyers operating cooling equipment in corrosive environments.
• DOAS (Dedicated Outdoor Air System) with Copeland HMX Liquid Desiccant Dedicated outdoor air system featuring Copeland HMX liquid desiccant module for high-performance buildings, providing single-step cooling and dehumidification with up to 40% energy savings. Uses R-454B low-GWP refrigerant. Targeted at commercial high-performance building ventilation buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70% reduction in electricity/fuel use for heating through heat recovery systems
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Air RepscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Strategic distribution partnership for ASHP heat pump and heat recovery products. Joint development of ASHP heat pump strategy announced at AHR Expo 2023. Air Reps represents Ecochillers products in key markets.
• Copeland (Emerson subsidiary)coreTechnology or IntegrationKey technology partner providing compressors including oil-free centrifugal compressors with Aero-Lift bearing technology, scroll compressors, and variable speed compression solutions. Ecochillers features Copeland HMX liquid desiccant technology in DOAS units.
• GuntnercoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Guntner for adiabatic dry cooler technology. Guntner V-shape coil equipment with finoox technology (75-1700 kW brine capacity) featured in Ecochillers systems.
• Ziehl-AbeggcoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium fan supplier providing EC and AC VSD axial and centrifugal fans for chillers, air handlers, and dry coolers. Ziehl-Abegg ECblue fans with Bluetooth communication modules are featured.
• CarelcoreTechnology or IntegrationElectronic control systems partner providing advanced controllers for adiabatic coolers, dry coolers, and HVAC systems. Carel controllers featured for variable speed fan control and system management.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Trane Technologies: Trane Technologies is a global HVAC leader with extensive chiller portfolios (CenTraVac, Series R, RTAC), data center cooling solutions, and broad service network. Competes with Ecochillers across nearly every vertical but at substantially larger scale, broader geographic reach, and stronger institutional sales channels.
• Daikin Applied: Daikin Applied manufactures chillers, air handlers, and HVAC systems including the Pathfinder air-cooled screw and Magnitude magnetic-bearing centrifugal chiller lines targeting data center and decarbonization applications. Competes directly with Ecochillers' mission-critical oil-free centrifugal Lev-Air platform and low-GWP refrigerant strategy.
• Carrier Global: Carrier is a global HVAC and refrigeration major whose AquaEdge centrifugal, AquaForce screw, and AquaSnap scroll chillers directly compete with Ecochillers' Lev-Air, Ecogreen Screw, and inverter chillers. Ecochillers actually resells Carrier-branded chillers, highlighting their direct competitive overlap in mid-market commercial and industrial projects.
• Vertiv Holdings: Vertiv is a leading provider of critical digital infrastructure including precision cooling, chillers, and thermal management for data centers. A key broader competitor for Ecochillers' mission-critical data center positioning, with deeper relationships with hyperscale and colocation operators.
• Johnson Controls (York): Johnson Controls' York brand offers YK centrifugal, YVWA/YVAA screw, and YCAL/YLAA scroll chillers across capacity ranges that overlap heavily with Ecochillers' portfolio. Ecochillers also resells York chillers and the founder's early career was as a York contractor, illustrating deep product and customer overlap.
• Lennox International: Lennox manufactures commercial HVAC equipment including chillers, air handlers, and condensing units, with growing emphasis on energy efficiency and refrigerant transitions. Broad incumbent competitor to Ecochillers across commercial and light industrial segments in North America.
• Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US: Mitsubishi Electric produces VRF systems, chillers, and commercial HVAC equipment and competes with Ecochillers' VRF/mini-split and commercial chiller lines. Relevant broader incumbent particularly in decarbonization and electrification-related HVAC categories.

Direct peers

• AAON: AAON is a US-based manufacturer of custom and semi-custom commercial HVAC equipment including chillers, air handlers, and condensing units serving data center, healthcare, and industrial customers. Highly comparable to Ecochillers in customization approach, vertical specialization, and mid-market positioning, though AAON is larger, publicly traded, and US-manufactured.
• Multistack: Multistack specializes in modular water-cooled and air-cooled chillers (scroll and screw) for commercial and industrial applications, with strong presence in modular plant designs. Direct competitor to Ecochillers' modular 2,500-ton TUV-listed chiller platform and similar mid-size, engineering-driven positioning.

Emerging players

• Motivair Corporation: Motivair specializes in liquid cooling and chiller solutions for high-performance computing, AI, and data center applications. A focused emerging competitor in the same niche where Ecochillers positions its Lev-Air oil-free centrifugal line, though Motivair's portfolio is narrower and more HPC-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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