What Klea does

Klea is a 50+ year-old refrigerant gas brand owned by Mexichem Fluor S.A. de C.V., a Mexican-domiciled subsidiary of the Orbia diversified industrial conglomerate. The company manufactures and sells fluorinated refrigerant gases, including HFO (hydrofluoro-olefin) blends and next-generation low-GWP formulations, to automotive OEMs, HVAC equipment manufacturers, commercial refrigeration operators, and scientific/industrial customers globally.

Its portfolio spans two sub-brands: the legacy Klea® line (e.g., Klea 134a, 410A, 404A, 407C, 507, 508A, 125, 32) — established industry standards across mobile HVAC and commercial refrigeration — and the newer Klea® Edge™ sub-brand, restricted to products with GWP under 150. Recent launches include Klea Edge 444A (a low-TFA direct replacement for R-1234yf targeting automotive aftermarket and EVs), Klea Edge 485A (up to 20% more efficient than CO₂ in chillers), Klea 456A (over 50% GWP reduction vs. R-134a for mobile HVAC), and Klea 473A (85-90% GWP reduction for ultra-low temperature applications down to -75°C). The company tripled its R&D investment starting in 2012 to develop sustainable next-generation refrigerants ahead of HFC phase-down regulations under the Kigali Amendment and EU F-gas frameworks.

Klea operates a B2B enterprise go-to-market: direct sales to major OEMs for factory-fill applications, complemented by a global regional distribution network reaching aftermarket professionals through authorized resellers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Revenue derives from one-time product sales of refrigerant gases across automotive, HVAC, commercial refrigeration, and industrial/scientific segments. The company participates in regulatory advocacy through its membership in the European FluoroCarbons Technical Committee (EFCTC). Revenue, headcount, customer concentration, and pricing details are not disclosed in available data.

Name

Klea

Legal name

Mexichem Fluor S.A. de C.V.

Website

https://klea.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Klea is a 50+ year-old fluorinated refrigerant gas brand owned by Mexichem Fluor S.A. de C.V., a subsidiary of Orbia. It sells HFO and low-GWP refrigerants to automotive, HVAC, and commercial refrigeration OEMs and aftermarket professionals globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refrigerant Gases

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Process Gases & Gas Delivery Consumables (Specialty/Bulk/UHP) (HDAHAGAL)

Keywords

• Fluorinated refrigerant gases
• Low-GWP refrigerants
• HFO blend refrigerants
• Mobile HVAC refrigerants
• Commercial refrigeration fluids

Headquarters

HQ city

Runcorn

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Refrigerant Product Sales: B2B sales of fluorinated refrigerant gases to OEMs, aftermarket professionals, and commercial/industrial customers across HVAC, automotive, and refrigeration sectors worldwide.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Klea manufactures and sells fluorinated refrigerant gases for cooling and refrigeration applications under the Klea® and Klea® Edge™ brands. The portfolio spans legacy HFC refrigerants (e.g., 134a, 410A, 404A, 507, 407C, 32, 125) and next-generation low-GWP HFO blends (Edge 444A, Edge 485A, 456A, 473A) used as direct replacements for higher-GWP legacy fluids. Products are sold to OEMs in automotive HVAC, residential/commercial air conditioning, heat pumps, commercial/industrial refrigeration, and ultra-low-temperature scientific and medical applications.

Product overview

Klea is a comprehensive portfolio of fluorinated refrigerant gas products offered by Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials. The portfolio includes two main sub-brands: Klea® (the legacy brand launched 50+ years ago, trusted globally for quality and reliability) and Klea® Edge™ (the newer next-generation brand for low-GWP, sustainable refrigerants under 150 GWP). The product lineup serves three main market segments: automotive/HVAC (including mobile AC, electric vehicles), commercial refrigeration (supermarkets, food service, transport), and industrial/scientific applications (ultra-low temperature systems). Products range from established standards like Klea® 134a and Klea® 410A to innovative low-GWP alternatives like Klea® Edge™ 444A and 485A, providing solutions for both new system designs and retrofits of existing equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Klea® Edge™: Next-generation, low-GWP refrigerant product brand with products under 150 GWP, including R-444A and R-485A, designed for sustainable cooling applications.

Products and services

• Klea® Edge™ 444A Low-TFA, cost-effective direct replacement for R-1234yf engineered to deliver superior cooling performance, faster pulldown times, and seamless serviceability for automotive aftermarket, electric vehicles, chillers, and stationary appliances.
• Klea® Edge™ 485A Next-generation low-GWP refrigerant for chillers engineered to outperform CO2 with up to 20% greater efficiency, delivering superior heating, cooling, and refrigeration performance across a broad ambient range as a seamless sustainable upgrade for today's systems.
• Klea® 473A Engineered for extreme cold, replaces R-23 and R-508B in ultra-low temperature systems down to -75 °C with 85-90% GWP reduction versus legacy fluids, delivering efficiency and environmental stewardship for cold chain applications.
• Klea® 456A Direct replacement for Klea® 134a in mobile HVAC systems, cutting global warming potential by over 50% while preserving OEM performance, pressure profiles, and service procedures, extending the useful life of 134a vehicles and increasing refrigerant availability.
• Klea® 134a Global standard in mobile HVAC systems trusted for over 30 years; also used as a key component in HFO blends to reduce flammability while maintaining performance expectations.
• Klea® 32 Non-PFAS, low-GWP alternative to R-410A offering high performance for modern air conditioning systems; also used in HFO blends to enhance cooling capacity with minimal decomposition to TFA.
• Klea® 404A Widely trusted refrigerant blend and industry standard for low- and medium-temperature commercial refrigeration, delivering reliable performance across supermarkets, food service, and transport applications.
• Klea® 407A Energy-efficient, lower-GWP refrigerant ideal for medium- and low-temperature commercial refrigeration, offering a reliable solution for both new systems and retrofits.
• Klea® 407C High-performance, energy-efficient refrigerant designed to replace R-22 in residential and commercial air conditioning, heat pumps, and medium-temperature refrigeration systems.
• Klea® 410A Global industry-leading refrigerant for residential and light commercial air conditioning and heat pump systems, offering superior cooling capacity.
• Klea® 507 Trusted, nonflammable refrigerant widely used in commercial refrigeration systems, especially flooded setups, delivering reliable performance and compatibility with R-502 equipment.
• Klea® 125 Versatile, nonflammable refrigerant widely used as primary building block in leading blends like Klea® 410A for efficient and reliable air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Klea® 508A Non-ozone-depleting HFC blend designed for ultra-low-temperature refrigeration systems, typically used in scientific, medical, and industrial applications requiring very low temperatures such as -80 °C laboratory freezers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 20% better energy performance compared to today's standard fluids
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 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

One partnership is on record.

• EFCTC (European FluoroCarbons Technical Committee)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrbia Fluor & Energy Materials is a member of EFCTC, a Cefic Sector Group that monitors legislation related to HFCs and HFOs in the EU and globally. The company works collectively with member companies to fight illegal HFC trade activity and supports the #SayNoToIllegalHFCs pledge.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Gujarat Fluorochemicals: Gujarat Fluorochemicals is an Indian fluorochemicals producer with refrigerant offerings, competing with Klea in HFC and emerging HFO markets, particularly across Asia and emerging economies.
• SRF Limited: SRF is an Indian fluorochemicals manufacturer expanding into HFC and HFO refrigerants, competing with Klea in cost-sensitive and emerging market segments for HVAC and commercial refrigeration.
• Navin Fluorine International: Navin Fluorine manufactures refrigerants and fluorinated intermediates with growing global presence, competing with Klea primarily in HFC blends and select HFO applications for HVAC and refrigeration.

Others

• Mexichem (Orbia): Orbia is the parent conglomerate of Mexichem Fluor (Klea), with diversified chemicals, polymers, and building infrastructure businesses; the broader group provides capital and fluorine supply chain support to Klea.

Direct peers

• Arkema: Arkema's Forane refrigerant line competes directly with Klea in HFC and HFO blends for automotive, HVAC, and industrial cooling, with similar direct-replacement positioning and OEM qualifications.
• Honeywell: Honeywell invented HFO-1234yf and competes head-on with Klea in low-GWP refrigerants through its Solstice brand, with parallel product portfolios in automotive AC, commercial refrigeration, and stationary HVAC applications.
• Chemours: Chemours is a major global fluorochemicals manufacturer and the largest direct competitor to Klea in HFC and HFO refrigerants, serving the same automotive, HVAC, and refrigeration OEM customers with Opteon and Freon brands.
• AGC Chemicals: AGC Chemicals (Asahi Glass) manufactures fluorinated refrigerants including HFCs and HFOs, competing with Klea across automotive, refrigeration, and specialty gas applications globally.
• Daikin: Daikin is a leading global HVAC and refrigerant manufacturer with its own HFC and HFO product lines, competing directly with Klea across automotive, residential, and commercial refrigeration markets.

Broad incumbents

• Air Liquide: Air Liquide is a global industrial gas major with specialty gas offerings that overlap with Klea's refrigerant portfolio, particularly in distribution and bulk specialty gas channels for industrial and scientific applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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