What ISA does

ISA S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of professional refrigerated display cases and commercial furnishings, founded in 1963 and headquartered in Bastia Umbra (Perugia), Italy. The company designs, produces, and globally distributes refrigerated display cabinets, counters, and furniture for gelaterias, pastry shops, bakeries, bars, restaurants, supermarkets, and food retail chains across 107 countries. It operates through five market-facing brands — ISA (core), COF (Food & Beverage), TASSELLI (supermarket), ABACO (stainless-steel semifinished), and HIZONE (luxury, designed by Antonio Citterio) — addressing Gelato & Pastry, Food & Beverage, Market/Supermarket, Lab, and Shopfitting segments.

The product portfolio rests on proprietary technologies including ISA Connect (IoT platform for 24/7 remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, and operating analytics), Smartflex (touchless mobile-flap opening), Ventilazione Plus (multi-config airflow), Power Unit (plug-and-play autonomous refrigeration), and the ARIA initiative deploying natural refrigerants R290 and R744 ahead of EU F-GAS regulation. Manufacturing is centered on a 62,000 sqm covered facility on a 280,000 sqm plot inaugurated in 2017, with a 2,500 sqm headquarters showroom and a Milan-based SpazioISA experience showroom opened in 2024.

ISA generates revenue through direct enterprise sales and an international distributor network, with quote-based pricing on customized equipment and multi-year refresh contracts with major retail and foodservice chains. The company reports revenue exceeding €120 million and is privately held with no disclosed external investors or parent entity.

Name

ISA

Legal name

ISA S.p.A.

Website

https://isaitaly.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ISA S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of professional refrigerated display cases and furnishings founded in 1963, serving gelaterias, pastry shops, restaurants, supermarkets, and food retail chains across 107 countries through five brands including the Antonio Citterio-designed HIZONE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740)

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

Display Case & Merchandiser Refrigeration Service (HSAOAJAI), Food & Beverage Cold Storage (Fresh/Chilled) (TLALABAA)

Keywords

• Professional refrigeration equipment
• Refrigerated display cases
• Commercial refrigeration systems
• Gelato display cabinets
• Supermarket refrigeration units

Headquarters

HQ city

Bastia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Refrigeration Equipment Sales: ISA generates revenue primarily through the sale of professional refrigerated display cases, furniture, and equipment for gelato shops, pastry shops, food & beverage establishments, and supermarkets. Products are sold under five brands: ISA, COF, TASSELLI, ABACO, and HIZONE. The company operates with over 120 million euros in revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ISA S.p.A. manufactures and sells professional refrigerated display cases, counters, and commercial furnishings for gelato shops, pastry shops, food service establishments, and supermarkets under five brands (ISA, HIZONE, COF, TASSELLI, ABACO). The product range includes ice cream and pastry display cases, frozen food and fresh product displays, beverage coolers, supermarket serve-over counters, multidecks, island displays, back counters, blast chillers, and stainless steel semi-finished refrigeration modules, complemented by IoT-enabled remote monitoring through the ISA Connect platform and natural refrigerant technology (R290/R744).

Product overview

ISA S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of professional refrigerated display cases and commercial furnishing established in 1963 in Umbria, operating under five brands: ISA (main brand), Hizone (luxury, designed by Antonio Citterio), COF (Food & Beverage), ABACO (stainless steel semi-finished products), and TASSELLI (supermarket refrigeration). The portfolio spans Gelato & Pastry display cases, Food & Beverage refrigerated displays, Market supermarket refrigeration (serve-over counters, multidecks, islands, back counters), Lab equipment (blast chillers, refrigerators, refrigerated counters), and Shopfitting. Key technologies include ISA Connect IoT platform for remote monitoring, Smartflex touchless technology, Ventilazione Plus advanced airflow, and the ARIA initiative using natural refrigerants R290 and R744. The company serves over 107 countries with revenue exceeding 120 million euros.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HIZONE: Luxury brand designed by Antonio Citterio: an innovative system for furnishing gelato shops, pastry shops, delis, and restaurants. Product range includes wine cellars, blast chillers, and refrigerated and neutral cabinets and tables.
• COF
• ABACO
• TASSELLI

Products and services

• ISA (main brand) Main brand covering professional refrigerated display cases, counters, and furniture for gelato shops, pastry shops, food service, and retail environments. The core product line spans Gelato & Pastry, Food & Beverage, Market, Lab, Semifinished, and Arredamento categories.
• HIZONE Luxury brand designed by Antonio Citterio featuring modular systems for professional blast chillers, refrigerated cabinets, wine cellars, and neutral counters for gelaterias, pastry shops, delis, and restaurants. HIZONE includes wine cellars, blast chillers, and refrigerated and neutral cabinets and tables.
• COF Complete and diversified line of plug-in and remote display cases and conservators for bars, gelaterias, pastry shops, and restaurants, with various refrigeration types and high performance.
• ABACO Stainless steel semi-finished products for bar, pastry, gelateria, deli, and lab furnishing, enabling designers and architects to create custom layout solutions.
• TASSELLI Supermarket, hypermarket, and retail furnishing brand with multiple cold technologies for frozen foods, cheeses, meats, fruits, and vegetables, serving retailers for over 60 years.
• Metro Combi Multi-functional showcase with one display case, two expositive compartments (upper ST for operator service and lower self-service), and three services: refrigerated (-1/+7°C), non-refrigerated, and heated (+65/+80°C). Features natural refrigerant R290, plug-in or remote installation.
• Metro ST / Metro ST Self Small footprint, high capacity versatile showcase for pastries, beverages, and packaged products. Available in ventilated refrigeration (-1/+5°C ST, -1/+7°C Self), chocolate cooler (+14/+16°C), heated (+65/+80°C), and non-refrigerated versions. Features R290 natural refrigerant and CO2-blown foam insulation.
• Tornado 1000 MY23 Plug-in vertical display for frozen foods, especially ice cream and packaged pastries. Features Power Unit autonomous refrigeration system, R290 refrigerant, ventilated cooling, -18/-16°C product temperature.
• Tornado 470 Plug-in vertical display for frozen foods, ice cream, and packaged pastries with Power Unit. Available in TN (positive), TB (negative), or combined TN-TB configurations.
• Kaleido Professional ice cream display case combining refined functional design with solid steel and glass materials. Features three refrigeration systems: PLUS (single evaporator, dual airflow from front), PLUS 1 (dual evaporator, single rear airflow), PLUS 2 (dual evaporator, dual rear airflow).
• Cristal Tower Four-sided viewable ice cream, pastry, and chocolate display case with generous glass surfaces. Features dual temperature capability (-15/-18°C frozen to +1/+10°C fresh), adjustable LED lighting with tunable color via smartphone app, and heated glass panels.
• Pentagram Deli Exclusive served display case for fresh meats, cold cuts, and premium dairy products in supermarket settings.
• Amber Cutting counter with flat glass for display of cold cuts, dairy, and meats in supermarket deli environments.
• Galaxy Backcounter Open remote back counter for supermarkets transforming Galaxy into a back-of-store solution with up to 5 adjustable shelves, illuminated top, and customizable finishes.
• Sky Display for fresh products and beverages with Italian design for food service and retail environments.
• ISA Connect IoT (Internet of Things) technology platform enabling remote monitoring of display cabinet operation 24/7, remote maintenance of main functions, operating statistics, and data analysis. Applies to ISA's full product range from gelato shops to supermarkets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 10% energy savings with natural refrigerant systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Costa Group s.r.l.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISA signed a commercial agreement with Costa Group s.r.l., a leading company in design and production of furnishings for Food Entertainment. This partnership aims to strengthen ISA's presence in international markets through combined expertise in professional refrigeration and food entertainment design.
• Antonio CitteriocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenowned Italian architect Antonio Citterio designed the HIZONE luxury brand - an innovative system for furnishing gelaterias, pastry shops, food delicatessens, and restaurants. The brand includes wine cellars, blast chillers, refrigerated and neutral cabinets and tables.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• True Manufacturing: True Manufacturing is a US-based commercial refrigeration manufacturer producing display cases, reach-ins and supermarket equipment. Comparable to ISA as a broad-line professional refrigeration manufacturer serving foodservice and grocery retail customers.
• AHT Cooling Systems: AHT Cooling Systems (part of the Daikin group) is an Austrian manufacturer of plug-in refrigerated multidecks and freezer islands for supermarkets and convenience stores. Comparable to ISA's supermarket and convenience-store display portfolio and a direct competitor in energy-efficient plug-in cabinets.
• Frilixa: Frilixa is a UK-based manufacturer of refrigerated display and merchandiser cabinets for foodservice and convenience retail. Comparable to ISA as a specialist in multi-deck and serve-over displays sold through distributor networks.
• Hoshizaki Corporation: Hoshizaki is a Japanese global leader in commercial refrigeration, ice machines and display cases. It is directly comparable to ISA as a manufacturer of professional refrigerated displays and ice equipment for foodservice, supermarket and HoReCa customers worldwide.
• EPTA Group (Costan, Bonnet): EPTA Group is an Italian-headquartered owner of Costan, Bonnet and George Barker, manufacturing refrigerated display cases for supermarkets and HoReCa. It is the closest direct European competitor to ISA's TASSELLI supermarket line and overall display case portfolio.
• Frost-Trol: Frost-Trol is a Spanish manufacturer specializing in refrigerated display cases for ice cream, pastry and supermarket channels. Directly comparable to ISA's gelato/pastry Kaleido, Cristal Tower and Tornado product lines and a key European competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Liebherr-International (Commercial Refrigeration): Liebherr's commercial refrigeration and freezing division produces professional refrigerators, freezers and display cabinets for foodservice and retail. Comparable to ISA as a much larger global appliance and refrigeration manufacturer overlapping in professional cabinets and freezers.
• Carrier Commercial Refrigeration: Carrier Commercial Refrigeration is a global incumbent in commercial and industrial refrigeration, including display cases for supermarkets. Comparable to ISA as a much larger player overlapping in supermarket and HoReCa refrigeration but with a broader portfolio beyond display cases.

Regional players

• Brema Group: Brema is an Italian manufacturer of ice makers and professional refrigeration equipment. Comparable to ISA as a fellow Italian mid-market refrigeration OEM serving HoReCa and foodservice customers, though focused more on ice machines than display cases.
• Fridge-Walther: Fridge-Walther is a German manufacturer of refrigerated display cabinets for bakeries, patisseries and HoReCa. Comparable to ISA as a regional European competitor in bakery and pastry display cases, though with a smaller geographic footprint than ISA.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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