Guangzhou Koller Refrigeration Equipment Co.

What Guangzhou Koller Refrigeration Equipment Co. does

Guangzhou Koller Refrigeration Equipment Co., Ltd. is a privately held Chinese industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 2004 (originally as Guangzhou Vista Electronic Equipment Co., Ltd., renamed in 2010) and headquartered at No.120 Qinlong Street, Liye Road, Dongchong Town, Nansha District, Guangzhou. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a comprehensive portfolio of industrial and commercial ice-making equipment — tube, flake, cube, direct-cooling and clear block, ball, plate, and slurry ice machines, including specialized salt-water and seawater variants — alongside cold storage solutions (walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, blast freezers, cold room panels, refrigeration units) and matching accessories (evaporators, crushers, water treatment systems, automatic packing machines, digital scales). Production capacities scale up to 30 tons per unit for ice-factory deployments, with a flagship 180-ton LNG cold-energy ice block machine project delivered in 2021. Technical differentiation rests on a smart PLC control system, water-recycle design, eco-friendly refrigerants (R404A/R507/R449A), stainless-steel construction, and integration of globally sourced components (Siemens, Bitzer, Emerson, Copeland, RefComp), supported by over 30 patents and a research collaboration with Tsinghua University.

Koller operates a B2B direct-sales model selling customized, quote-based turnkey ice-production and cold-room solutions to enterprise customers across fishery, food processing, catering, agriculture, construction, pharmaceutical, and laboratory verticals in 180+ countries. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of ice machines and cold-room equipment, complemented by professional installation, commissioning, training, and on-site engineering services. The company reaches customers via a multilingual (12-language) website, WhatsApp and email inquiries, a 2018-established Indonesia regional branch for Southeast Asia, and a wholesaler/distributor channel offering factory-direct pricing. Named reference customers include the London and Beijing Olympics, Guangzhou Asian Games, Shanghai World Expo, Coca-Cola, Carrefour, COFCO International, Ajisen Ramen, and the 2021 LNG natural gas cold-energy project, with the company holding ISO, CE, and ASC certifications.

The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or acquisition activity; it operates as an independent manufacturing enterprise with 101–250 employees, over 30 R&D engineers, and a wholly-owned subsidiary (Guangdong Guangda New Energy Co., Ltd., established 2020) signaling an emerging extension into the new-energy vertical.

Name

Guangzhou Koller Refrigeration Equipment Co.

Legal name

Guangzhou Koller Refrigeration Equipment Co., Ltd.

Website

https://gzkoller.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Guangzhou Koller Refrigeration Equipment Co. is a privately held Chinese industrial manufacturer of ice-making machines and cold-room equipment, selling customized B2B solutions to enterprise customers across fishery, food processing, catering, construction, pharmaceutical, and event verticals in 180+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Refrigeration Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), 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

Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH), Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Industrial ice machines
• Cold room equipment
• Commercial refrigeration
• Ice making systems
• Cold storage solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Guangzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 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. Ice Machine Sales: Sale of industrial and commercial ice making equipment including tube ice machines, flake ice machines, ice cube machines, ice block machines, ball ice machines, plate ice machines, and slurry ice machines
2. Cold Room Equipment Sales: Sale of cold room equipment including walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, blast freezers, cold room panels, and refrigeration units
3. Matching Products and Accessories: Sale of complementary products including ice machine evaporators, ice crushers, water treatment systems, automatic ice packing machines, digital scales, sealing machines, and ice storage systems
4. Professional Services: Installation, commissioning, training, and technical support services including on-site engineer support (accommodation and round-trip ticket costs only)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Guangzhou Koller Refrigeration Equipment Co. manufactures and sells industrial and commercial ice making machines (tube, flake, cube, block, ball, plate, and slurry ice types) and cold room equipment (walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, blast freezers, cold room panels, refrigeration units). The company offers turnkey solutions with supporting accessories (evaporators, ice crushers, water treatment, automatic ice packing machines, digital scales, and sealing machines), along with installation, commissioning, training, and worldwide technical support services.

Product overview

Guangzhou Koller Refrigeration Equipment Co. is an industrial ice machine and cold room manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of ice making and refrigeration solutions. The product portfolio centers on commercial and industrial ice machines producing various ice types (tube, flake, cube, block, ball, plate, and slurry ice), complemented by cold storage solutions (walk-in coolers, freezers, blast freezers), supporting equipment (evaporators, ice crushers, water treatment systems), and packaging machinery (automatic ice packing machines, digital scales, sealing machines). The company serves diverse industries including fishery, catering, agriculture, food processing, construction, and pharmacy/laboratory applications. Koller provides large production capacities up to 30 tons and operates with energy-saving, eco-friendly systems featuring smart PLC control. The product ecosystem allows customers to source complete turnkey solutions from a single manufacturer, with matching logistic services and comprehensive technical support worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tube Ice Machine Industrial tube ice machine producing transparent ice with aesthetic appearance, suitable for various commercial and industrial applications requiring edible ice.
• Flake Ice Machine Flake ice machine producing smooth-edged ice flakes without damaging seafood preservation, ideal for fishery and food processing industries.
• Ice Cube Machine Ice cube machine producing cubed ice for edible applications, popular choice for beverages and food service with efficient production process.
• Direct Cooling Ice Block Machine Versatile ice block machine using direct cooling technology to meet diverse industrial size requirements for ice storage and preservation.
• Clear Ice Block Machine Clear ice block machine producing transparent, firm ice blocks for various industrial and commercial applications requiring high-quality ice.
• Ball Ice Machine Ice ball machine producing crystal-clear spherical ice balls popular for cocktails and premium beverage service.
• Plate Ice Machine Plate ice machine producing ice in flat plate form for industrial cooling applications.
• Flake Ice Machine for Salt Water Specialized flake ice machine designed for use with salt water, suitable for marine and seafood processing applications.
• Slurry Ice Machine for Salt Water Slurry ice machine producing flowable ice slurry with maximum surface contact area for rapid cooling in marine and industrial applications.
• Walk-in Cooler Walk-in cooler with various temperature settings and storage sizes for commercial and industrial cold storage needs.
• Walk-in Freezer Walk-in freezer providing low-temperature storage solutions for perishable goods and frozen product preservation.
• Blast Freezer Blast freezer for rapid freezing of food products, maintaining hygienic levels and extending shelf life of poultry and meat.
• Automatic Ice Packing Machine Fully automatic weighing, filling, and sealing machine for packaging ice produced by Koller ice cube machines and tube ice machines, with advanced reprogrammable operating system.
• Installation, Commissioning, Training & Technical Support Services Professional services including on-site installation by engineers, commissioning, operator training, and ongoing technical support worldwide. Customer covers accommodation and round-trip ticket costs; spare parts and repair warranty included for 1 year.

Quantifiable outcome

• 180+ countries served worldwide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered regional, major and core.

• Indonesia Branch OperationsregionalOthers · 1 January 2018Indonesia branch established in 2018 for regional market coverage and customer support in Southeast Asia.
• London OlympicsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Strategic partner for first Olympic ice supplier in London (2012). This was a significant international event partnership.
• Guangzhou Asian GamesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Strategic partner for Guangzhou Asian Games edible ice supplier (2010). Koller provided ice making equipment and solutions for the sporting event.
• Shanghai World ExpomajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Strategic partner for Shanghai World Expo edible ice supplier (2010). Provided ice solutions for this major international exhibition.
• Tsinghua UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership for innovation. Collaboration with Tsinghua University to strengthen innovative capabilities and develop advanced ice making technology.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Focusun Refrigeration Corporation: Shanghai-based Chinese industrial ice machine and cold room manufacturer. Closest direct Chinese competitor to Koller, with overlapping product lines in tube, block, flake, plate and slurry ice plus cold rooms, and a similar export-led business model.
• Ice-O-Matic: US manufacturer of commercial ice machines (cube, flake, nugget, pearl) and related refrigeration. Comparable to Koller in product mix and target customers (foodservice, hospitality, light industrial) but with a stronger North American distribution footprint.
• North Star Ice Equipment: US maker of commercial flake and cube ice machines for foodservice and industrial buyers. Comparable in product type and customer base to Koller, though with a more US-centric distribution model.
• Kold-Draft: US maker of clear ice cube machines primarily for premium foodservice and beverage applications. Competes with Koller's ice cube and ball ice machine lines in the same premium edible ice niche.
• Icesnow (Guangzhou Icesnow Refrigeration): Guangzhou-headquartered Chinese manufacturer of industrial ice machines (tube, block, flake, cube, plate) and cold rooms. Direct domestic rival to Koller with comparable product portfolio and global export ambitions.
• MAJA-Werke (MAJA Ice Machines): German manufacturer of industrial ice machines including flake and tube ice. Direct competitor to Koller in European industrial ice markets with strong presence in food processing and fishery.

Broad incumbents

• Scotsman Ice Systems: US-based commercial ice machine manufacturer (part of Ali Group). Competes directly with Koller across cube, flake, nugget and undercounter ice machines for foodservice and industrial customers in North America and Europe.
• Hoshizaki Corporation: Japanese global leader in commercial ice machines and refrigeration equipment. Hoshizaki is the dominant incumbent in commercial ice makers worldwide and competes head-to-head with Koller in cube, flake and specialized ice machines, though at much larger scale and with a denser service network.
• Manitowoc Ice (Middleby Corporation): Long-established US ice machine brand now under Middleby. Direct competitor to Koller in modular cube and flake ice machines for foodservice and large-scale industrial customers.

Regional players

• ITV Ice Makers: Spanish industrial and commercial ice machine manufacturer. Comparable product range (cube, flake, nugget, gourmet ice) to Koller, primarily serving European and Latin American markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• TikToktiktok.com/@kollericemachine

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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