Ultracold

What Ultracold does

Ultrafroid SA is a Swiss commercial refrigeration and climate-control specialist serving French-speaking Switzerland (Romandie) since its founding in 2008 by Laurent Marin and Christophe Tavernier. The company designs, installs, and services commercial refrigeration systems (display cases, cold rooms, custom-built machines), air conditioning solutions (reversible units, VRV systems, chilled water production), and heat recovery systems, with explicit specialization in CO2 transcritical refrigeration technology and multiple dozen CO2 installations completed in the region. Its customer base spans supermarkets, hospitals, industrial facilities, wine cellars, food processors, and educational institutions, supported by named logos including Migros (multiple locations), Manor Lausanne, HRC Hôpital Riviera Chablais, SICPA, Eclair Vuilleumier, and Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne.

The company operates through two legal entities — Ultrafroid VD SA (headquartered in Bussigny) and the independently operated UltraFroid GE SA (Plan-les-Ouates, created around 2019) — with approximately 75 collaborators across Vaud, Geneva, and Lower Valais. Revenue is generated through equipment sales, professional installation services (including custom electrical schematics and regulation systems), recurring maintenance contracts in three tiers (Type A, Type B, Full), 24/7 emergency repair services, and refrigerated trailer rentals through partner Remorque Center Sàrl. GTM is direct field-sales led by named regional sales manager Dominique Berthoud (covering VD-GE-VS), backed by a technical office of five specialized technicians, an online ticket-based service platform for intervention tracking, and seasonal promotional campaigns on equipment lines such as KoXka LED-lit display cases, HOKKAÏDO reversible air conditioners, and SAGI stainless-steel cabinets.

Ultrafroid is a member of Kältering AG, a purchasing and technical-cooperation network of 11 independent regional Swiss refrigeration companies that provides collective buying power, technical exchange, and exclusive supplier pricing. The firm participates in Swiss federal energy-efficiency programs (SuisseEnergie / Froidefficace) and conducts periodic tightness controls compliant with the ORRChim ordinance, positioning itself around energy-efficient and environmentally compliant refrigeration. Pricing is predominantly quote-based; only discrete promotional SKUs (e.g., SAGI GN2/1 cabinet at 1,900 CHF) carry published price points.

Name

Ultracold

Legal name

ULTRAFROID SA

Website

https://ultrafroid.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Founded in 2008, Ultrafroid SA is a Swiss commercial refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat recovery specialist serving French-speaking Switzerland. The company designs, installs, and services CO2 and conventional cooling systems for supermarkets, hospitals, industry, and wine producers across Vaud and Geneva.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Refrigeration Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems (IMAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refrigeration & Cold-Chain Equipment Service (IMAIABAE), Preventive Maintenance Programs for Refrigeration Systems (HSAOAJAL), Refrigeration Installation & Replacement (Commercial) (HSAOAJAD), Compressor, Condenser & Evaporator Service (HSAOAJAG), Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Commercial refrigeration
• Air conditioning systems
• Heat recovery solutions
• Refrigeration maintenance
• Cold storage equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Bussigny

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of commercial refrigeration equipment, air conditioning systems, and custom-built refrigeration machines. Includes display cases, refrigeration units, and climate control systems.
2. Maintenance Contracts: Three-tier maintenance contract offering: Type A (basic annual service), Type B (with emergency call-out coverage), and Full (all-inclusive with parts and consumables). Recurring revenue stream providing priority service.
3. Installation Services: Complete installation services from planning through technical office (5 technicians) to on-site installation teams. Includes custom electrical schematics and regulation system implementation.
4. Emergency Repair Services: 24/7 emergency repair services with on-call technicians. Rapid response with workshop-equipped vehicles carrying spare parts for quick interventions.
5. Refrigerated Trailer Rental: Rental of refrigerated trailers with temperatures ranging from +10°C to -21°C. Includes delivery, installation, and temperature setup services through partner Remorque Center Sàrl.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ultrafroid designs, installs, and services commercial refrigeration systems, air conditioning installations, and heat recovery solutions for businesses across French-speaking Switzerland. The company supplies custom-built refrigeration machines, display cases, cold rooms, VRV air conditioning, and CO2 transcritical systems, complemented by 24/7 maintenance contracts (Type A, B, and Full tiers), emergency repair services, and refrigerated trailer rentals.

Product overview

Ultracold is a commercial refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat recovery solutions provider operating in French-speaking Switzerland. The company offers a unified portfolio comprising commercial refrigeration systems (custom-built refrigeration machines, display cases, cold storage), air conditioning (reversible units, VRV systems, chilled water production), heat recovery systems (heat pumps, free-cooling), and comprehensive after-sales services including 24/7 emergency repairs, preventive maintenance contracts (three tiers: A, B, Full), and refrigerated trailer rentals. Key product brands include KoXka display cases, HOKKAÏDO air conditioners, and SAGI stainless steel cabinets. The company also provides an online ticket tracking platform for service requests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Refrigeration Solutions (Froid Commercial)
• Air Conditioning Systems (Climatisation)
• Heat Recovery Systems (Récupération de chaleur)
• Maintenance Contracts (Contrats d'entretien)
• Emergency Repair Services (Dépannage 24/7)
• Refrigerated Trailer Rental (Remorque Frigorifique)
• KoXka Display Cases
• HOKKAÏDO Mono-Split Reversible Air Conditioners
• SAGI Stainless Steel Cabinet GN2/1

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings up to 65% with LED-lit KoXka display cases
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kältering AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization composed of 11 independent regional refrigeration companies, some with over 100 years of experience. Provides purchasing power through collective buying, technical exchange, ongoing training, and exclusive pricing on equipment and materials. Membership enables Ultrafroid to offer competitive prices while maintaining regional expertise.
• ASF Section RomandeminorOthersSwiss refrigeration industry association for French-speaking Switzerland. Industry representation and professional network participation.
• SVK (Schweizerischer Verband für Kältetechnik)minorOthersSwiss Association for Refrigeration Technology. Industry representation and professional standards body.
• SuisseEnergie / FroidefficaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss federal energy program promoting energy-efficient refrigeration. Ultrafroid participates in SuisseEnergie programs for financial incentives on ecological refrigeration installations and promotes efficient refrigeration practices.
• Remorque Center SàrlminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for refrigerated trailer rentals providing temporary cold storage solutions. Located in Pampigny. Customers are referred to Remorque Center for rental services with mention of UltraFroid association.
• BiagginiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment supplier partnership for refrigeration components and systems. Part of the supplier network accessible through Kältering AG purchasing group.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Daikin: World's largest HVAC manufacturer with growing commercial refrigeration and heat pump operations. Comparable to Ultrafroid on air conditioning (VRV/reversible systems) and increasingly on natural refrigerant solutions, though as an equipment OEM rather than regional service contractor.
• Lennox International: Global HVAC and commercial refrigeration manufacturer and service provider. Comparable to Ultrafroid on commercial cooling equipment and service networks for retail and food service customers, though Lennox's reach is far broader and primarily North American.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC and refrigeration equipment manufacturer with a strong commercial and industrial service network in Europe. Comparable to Ultrafroid on HVAC, chillers and commercial cooling, but with a much broader portfolio and service geography beyond Switzerland.
• Carrier Commercial Refrigeration: Global manufacturer and service provider of commercial refrigeration, HVAC and cold-chain equipment. Comparable to Ultrafroid as a full-stack provider of refrigeration systems, installations and after-sales service for supermarkets and food retail — though at vastly larger scale and with its own manufacturing footprint.
• ENGIE Solutions (formerly Axima / Ineo): Major European HVAC, refrigeration and energy services contractor operating across Switzerland and France. Closely comparable to Ultrafroid on commercial refrigeration installations, CO2 / natural refrigerant retrofits and long-term maintenance contracts, but with national French/Swiss coverage.
• Johnson Controls: Diversified building technologies company offering HVAC, refrigeration and controls with extensive service operations across Europe. Directly comparable to Ultrafroid on commercial refrigeration installation, service contracts and 24/7 maintenance offerings, but with global scale.

Others

• Danfoss: Global supplier of refrigeration components, controls and heat exchangers, with a strong portfolio for CO2 transcritical systems. Comparable to Ultrafroid as a critical technology provider whose products underpin Ultrafroid's commercial refrigeration installations and remote-monitoring offering.
• Bitzer: Global manufacturer of refrigeration compressors and components widely used in commercial refrigeration systems. Comparable to Ultrafroid as an enabling supplier in the same value chain — Ultrafroid specifies and installs Bitzer-based systems for its CO2 and HFC customers.

Regional players

• Frigo-Group (Frigo-Kälte AG): Swiss refrigeration and cold-chain contractor offering commercial refrigeration installations, service and energy-efficiency retrofits. Closely comparable to Ultrafroid on project-based CO2/natural refrigerant installations and recurring maintenance for supermarkets and industry in Switzerland.
• Frisag AG: Swiss refrigeration and HVAC specialist serving commercial and industrial customers. Directly comparable to Ultrafroid as a regional Swiss contractor offering installation, service and maintenance, primarily operating in German-speaking Switzerland.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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