Cooke Industries

What Cooke Industries does

Cooke Industries is a New Zealand-based mechanical engineering company specializing in the design, manufacture, and distribution of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, founded in 1926 by W L Cooke. Operating from Penrose, Auckland with a reported 1-10 employees, the company is the exclusive New Zealand representative for several international manufacturers — including NAP Silentflo (acoustic solutions, 40+ year relationship), Seibu-Giken Japan (thermal wheel heat recovery, 20+ years), Recuperator Italy (plate heat exchangers, 20+ years), Reflex Winkelmann Germany (pressurisation systems), Varem Italy (expansion tanks), and BlueBox (chillers). Andrew Cooke serves as Managing Director, indicating continuity of family ownership.

The company's flagship product is the AIRPAK brand of premium central station air handling units, manufactured in New Zealand with a 50+ year pedigree and described in source material as the leading AHU supplier in the New Zealand market. The full portfolio covers air handling, heating, cooling, acoustics, dehumidification, heat recovery, air diffusion, and water treatment. Notable technical features include hospital-grade AHUs with direct-drive fans and anti-corrosion coatings for healthcare sites (CMDHB: 110+ units across 30 projects over 12 years), Fresh-Aire UV disinfection systems deployed at 277 Newmarket, 2.4MW of chiller capacity supplied to Sistema's Mangere factory (recognized with the 2017 Property Council Supreme Award), and custom dehumidifiers for the NZ Sugar Company. In-house capabilities include bespoke 3-D AHU configuration software and Trimble Fabshop-driven duct fabrication.

Revenue is generated through HVAC hardware sales and complementary custom engineering, design, commissioning, and project support services. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting healthcare, industrial manufacturing, commercial real estate, education, food processing, and government/infrastructure verticals, supplemented by distribution through consulting engineering firms (Beca Carter, Maunsell/Aecom, APG Thompson) and mechanical contractors (Airpro, Numecon, Proair, 1st Mechanical). Pricing is project-quoted rather than list-priced. The company holds Toitu Environmark Gold certification, signalling investment in sustainable manufacturing practices, but no public funding events, M&A activity, or revenue disclosures are reported in the available data.

Name

Cooke Industries

Legal name

Cooke Industries

Website

https://cookeindustries.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cooke Industries is a New Zealand-based mechanical engineering company, founded in 1926, that designs, manufactures, and distributes HVAC equipment — anchored by its AIRPAK air-handling-unit brand — for healthcare, industrial, commercial, education, and food-processing clients across New Zealand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial HVAC Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG), Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE), Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components (IMADANAF), Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC)

Keywords

• HVAC equipment manufacturing
• Air handling units
• Heat recovery systems
• Acoustic silencers
• Commercial HVAC solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Penrose

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HVAC Equipment Sales: Sale of air handling units, heat recovery systems, cooling equipment, heating systems, dehumidification, acoustic products, and air distribution components. Products include branded ranges (AIRPAK, Liberty Composite, NAP Silentflo acoustic products) and sourced equipment from international manufacturers.
2. Custom Engineering & Design Services: Custom design, engineering, commissioning, and project support services for bespoke HVAC solutions. The Cooke design team provides value engineering advice and technical support throughout project delivery.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cooke Industries is a New Zealand-based mechanical engineering company that designs, engineers, and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of HVAC equipment including the flagship AIRPAK air handling units, heating systems, cooling equipment (chillers, heat pumps, dry coolers), acoustic silencers and treatments, dehumidifiers, heat recovery systems, ductwork, chilled beams, dampers, expansion tanks, and pressurisation systems. The company also distributes complementary products from international partners such as NAP Silentflo, Seibu-Giken, Recuperator, Reflex Winkelmann, and Varem, and provides custom engineering, commissioning, and project support services.

Product overview

Cooke Industries is a New Zealand-based manufacturer of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) equipment offering a comprehensive portfolio of air handling, heating, cooling, acoustic, dehumidification, and air diffusion products. The core product line centers on AIRPAK Air Handling Units (premium central station units manufactured in New Zealand) and Liberty Composite Air Handling Units for extreme conditions, complemented by Fan Coil Units, Desiccant Dehumidifiers, and HVAC Duct Silencers. The heating portfolio includes Hot Water Boilers, Electric Boilers, Expansion Tanks (Reflex and Varem brands), and Pressurisation Systems (pump controlled Variomat and compressor controlled Reflexomat). Cooling products include Low GWP Chillers, R290 Propane Chillers, Multi-Functional 4-Pipe Heat Pumps, Dry Coolers, and Plate Heat Exchangers. Heat recovery solutions comprise Swimming Pool Heat Recovery Units, Energy Recovery Ventilators, Plate Heat Exchangers, and Thermal Wheels from Seibu-Giken. Acoustic products from NAP Silentflo include Silencers, Acoustic Louvres, Acoustic Doors, Acoustic Enclosures, and Acoustic Treatments (Wall Linings, Noise Barriers, Absorptive Panels). Air distribution products include Ductwork, Chilled Beams, VAV/CAV Dampers, and Ancillary Components. The portfolio is complemented by Fresh-Aire UV Lights for UV disinfection, Deaerators & Dirt Separators, Buffer Tanks, and various Ancillary Components for complete HVAC system solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AIRPAK Air Handling Units Premium quality central station air handling units designed, engineered, and manufactured in New Zealand. The flagship brand featuring the latest developments in air movement technology, recognised as best quality and heaviest duty units available on the NZ market. Targeted at healthcare, industrial, and commercial facilities.
• Liberty Composite Air Handling Units Composite construction air handling units designed for extreme conditions, offering robust performance in demanding environments.
• Fan Coil Units Market-leading fan coil units with guaranteed thermal, aerodynamic and acoustic performance, featuring ultra high efficiency and low energy electrically commutated motors for energy saving.
• HVAC Duct Silencers The industry standard duct silencer for over 40 years, available in both rectangular and round configurations for acoustic control in HVAC systems.
• Desiccant Dehumidifiers Desiccant dehumidifiers for low dewpoint commercial and industrial applications, sourced from Seibu-Giken (Japan), the inventor of the industry standard silica gel desiccant wheel.
• Ductwork High quality ductwork from the most automated ductshop in New Zealand, utilising Trimble Fabshop software for precision fabrication.
• Chilled Beams Latest advances in chilled beam technology combining aesthetic flexibility with economic functionality for next generation building services systems.
• VAV/CAV Dampers Wide range of pressure independent supply and exhaust VAV/CAV dampers for demand controlled ventilation applications.
• Swimming Pool Heat Recovery Units Specialist heat recovery units from Air Change Australia for application in indoor pool environments to reduce energy costs, minimise condensation, and improve indoor air quality.
• Energy Recovery Ventilators Compact fresh air ventilators from Air Change Australia featuring recovery of sensible and latent energy available from exhaust air.
• Plate Heat Exchangers for Heat Recovery High efficiency air-to-air plate type heat exchangers for commercial and industrial applications from Recuperator of Italy, with typical single unit efficiencies from 50% to 80% sensible heat recovery.
• Thermal Wheel Heat Recovery Systems High efficiency latent heat recovery with counter flow thermal wheels from Seibu-Giken of Japan, featuring ion adsorption technology for minimal odour transference and efficiencies from 60% to 90%.
• Cross-Talk Silencers Specially designed silencers to solve the problem of transferring air from adjacent areas whilst maintaining acoustic privacy.
• Acoustic Louvres Superior acoustic performance acoustic louvres with low pressure drop and good weather resistance.
• Acoustic Doors Full range of timber and steel acoustic door sets from STC36 to STC60 for interior and exterior use.
• Acoustic Enclosures Acoustic enclosures with modular panel systems for maximum plant access and superior acoustic performance.
• Low GWP Chillers & Heat Pumps BlueBox chillers with R32 or R454B refrigerants offering lower Global Warming Potential for sustainable heating and cooling HVAC systems.
• R290 Propane Chillers & Heat Pumps Natural refrigerant solution using R290 (propane) for the greenest heating and cooling HVAC systems with a future-proof sustainable approach.
• Multi-Functional 4-Pipe Heat Pumps Air source units featuring class leading simplicity and efficiency for total energy recovery and simultaneous independent production of chilled and heating water.
• Dry Coolers & Remote Condensers European designed and manufactured range of heat exchange solutions comprising dry coolers and remote condensers for process cooling applications.
• Pressurisation Systems Dynamic pressure maintenance stations from Reflex Winkelmann (Germany) for automated and monitored pressure maintenance in heating and cooling systems, including pump controlled and compressor controlled variants.
• Expansion Tanks Comprehensive range of static pressurisation tanks for heating, solar, cooling, and potable water systems sourced from Reflex Winkelmann (Germany) and Varem (Italy), with capacities from 5L to 5000L and pressure ranges up to 25Bar.
• Deaerators & Dirt Separators Automated degassing units and mechanical air and dirt separators from Reflex for improving efficiency in heating and cooling water systems, including vacuum spray-tube deaeration systems that provide up to 10% efficiency gain.
• Hot Water Boilers Hot water boilers designed and manufactured in Europe to meet current standards for high efficiency and low emissions.
• Electric Boilers Electric boilers with advanced and reliable technology for high reliability in service applications.
• Fresh-Aire UV Lights UV light systems that improve indoor air quality by reducing microbial growth inside air systems and sterilizing airborne germs as they pass by, featuring chemical-free disinfection with a tubular rack system allowing UVC light radiation throughout entire AHU.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reliability: Only one fan failure in 10+ years of 24/7 operation across 100+ systems at healthcare facility
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NAP SilentflocoreTechnology or IntegrationNAP Silentflo is the only Australasian company with independently laboratory certified acoustic solutions. Cooke Industries has represented NAP in New Zealand for over 40 years and manufactures their entire acoustic products range under license in New Zealand, providing complete acoustic solutions including specialist advice, tailored design, and local manufacture with backup from NAP's factories in Australia, Far East, and Europe.
• Seibu-Giken (Japan)coreTechnology or IntegrationWorld leader in latent heat recovery using counter flow thermal wheel type heat exchangers and desiccant dehumidification. Seibu-Giken is the inventor of the silica gel desiccant wheel. Cooke Industries has 20+ year relationship for heat recovery solutions.
• Recuperator (Italy)coreTechnology or IntegrationWorld leader in design and manufacture of air-to-air plate type heat exchangers with 40+ years in heat recovery field. Offers innovative, quality products with dedicated software, automated production, and Eurovent/TUV certification. Cooke Industries has 20+ year relationship.
• Reflex Winkelmann (Germany)coreTechnology or IntegrationLeading supplier of expansion tanks, pressurisation systems, and water treatment products for heating and cooling systems. Reflex offers extensive range of diaphragm expansion vessels, dynamic pressurisation stations, and separation technologies.
• Varem (Italy)coreTechnology or IntegrationLeading supplier of expansion tanks with internal bladder technology for sealing water from gas compartments. Varem provides solutions for heating, cooling, solar systems, hot potable water, and pressure booster systems with capacities from 5L to 1000L.
• Air Change AustraliaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of specialist heat recovery units for indoor pool environments including PoolPacPlus units. Air Change Australia provides energy recovery ventilators with sensible and latent energy recovery from exhaust air.
• Counties Manukau District Health Board Engineering StaffcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration with hospital engineering staff to customise AIRPAK units for particular site requirements. Features special anti-corrosion coatings, construction options, and special features for reduced maintenance and higher performance.
• SistemacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership spanning almost a decade supplying plant, equipment, and services for Sistema's manufacturing facilities. Cooke worked directly with Sistema and their engineers to understand requirements and fulfil specifications for their high-tech facility.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Daikin: World's largest HVAC manufacturer with strong Australasian presence and growing low-GWP and heat recovery portfolios that increasingly overlap with Cooke's specification offering.
• Johnson Controls: Global building technology and HVAC incumbent (including York brand) competing on integrated solutions in healthcare, commercial, and industrial segments across the Asia-Pacific region.
• Mitsubishi Electric: Major global HVAC manufacturer competing across chillers, air handling, and ventilation with significant NZ/AU distribution — a broad incumbent in many of Cooke's target segments.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC and building systems leader competing in the commercial and industrial segments where Cooke operates, with broader portfolio and stronger digital offering.
• Carrier: Global HVAC incumbent offering chillers, AHUs, and refrigeration equipment — competing with Cooke on larger commercial and industrial NZ projects where global brand and scale matter.

Direct peers

• Temperzone: New Zealand-based HVAC manufacturer producing air handling units, chillers, heat pumps and commercial refrigeration — directly competing with Cooke in the NZ commercial and industrial HVAC market.
• Airmaster: Trans-Tasman air movement and ventilation specialist supplying fans, AHUs, and HVAC equipment across Australia and New Zealand — directly comparable product offering to Cooke's AIRPAK line.
• Stevan Industries: NZ-based custom HVAC and sheet metal manufacturer specializing in air handling units and bespoke ventilation — competing for the same project-based NZ commercial and industrial specifications.
• NAP Silentflo (Acoustic Australia): Australian acoustic products specialist and Cooke's 40+ year technology partner — a peer competitor in the Australasian acoustics space and supplier of the products Cooke manufactures under license.

Regional players

• BlueBox: Italian chiller and heat pump manufacturer whose products Cooke distributes in NZ — a peer competitor for advanced low-GWP chiller technology across the Australasian/European HVAC market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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