Tecno Refrigeration
Tecno Refrigeration S.r.l. is an Italian designer and manufacturer of condensing units, multi-compressor cascade refrigeration systems, and water/glycol chillers serving commercial refrigeration, industrial cold storage, food processing, and naval/rail transport customers, operating as part of Galletti Group since 2001.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersEste, Italy
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Tecno Refrigeration does
Tecno Refrigeration S.r.l. is an Italian designer and manufacturer of commercial, industrial, and transport refrigeration equipment, founded in 1999 and operating as a subsidiary of the diversified Galletti Group since 2001. The company's core product portfolio spans condensing units (HT, ST, KA, KA2, KT SC), multi-compressor systems with cascade-cycle technology (MC SE, MA, MC SC, MC SE C, MCO2), compression units (UC, UT SC), integrated refrigeration/air-conditioning units (All in Box), and large water/glycol chillers (TWA 100–1,000 kW air-cooled; TWW 150–1,100 kW water-cooled). Its technology stack combines scroll, screw, and semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors with microprocessor-based control and optional inverter capacity adjustment. Differentiated offerings include the MCO2 cascade system using CO2 (R744, GWP=1) in subcritical cycle for low-temperature stages combined with HFO R1234ze (GWP=6) for medium-temperature stages, heat-recovery plate condensers, optional EC fans with free-cooling, and specialized units certified to RINA and Bureau Veritas standards for naval and rail transport.
The company serves four primary verticals — commercial refrigeration (supermarkets, hypermarkets, megastores), industrial refrigeration (pharmaceutical, food storage, cold rooms), food processing (bakeries, ice cream, charcuterie, catering), and transport refrigeration (naval and railway). Go-to-market is direct sales-led, supported by a quote-based pricing model driven by high product customization through in-house mechanical and electrical design departments with internal prototyping. Distribution leverage comes from the Galletti Group ecosystem (sister companies Cetra, Galletti, Hiref, Eneren, Hidew, GH Service), a Reserved Area/Galletti Download Center hosting 1,700+ technical documents for engineers and specifiers, and participation in industry events such as ExpoClima. The company is registered in Italy as a società a responsabilità limitata with a share capital of €11,000 (the Italian S.r.l. statutory minimum), holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, and discloses no public revenue, headcount, or external funding.
Tecno Refrigeration firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Tecno Refrigeration
- Legal name
- Tecno Refrigeration S.r.l.
- Website
- https://tecnorefrigeration.it
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Tecno Refrigeration S.r.l. is an Italian designer and manufacturer of condensing units, multi-compressor cascade refrigeration systems, and water/glycol chillers serving commercial refrigeration, industrial cold storage, food processing, and naval/rail transport customers, operating as part of Galletti Group since 2001.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Tecno Refrigeration industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)
- 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), Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG)
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Where Tecno Refrigeration is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Este
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Tecno Refrigeration business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing: Design and production of condensing units, refrigeration systems, and low-temperature glycol water chillers for commercial refrigeration, industrial refrigeration, transport, and food processing applications. Revenue generated from equipment sales with high degree of product customization.
- Custom Engineering Solutions: Custom product development according to specific customer requirements. Solutions developed and prototyped internally through mechanical and electrical design departments, with production departments working with craftsmanship attention.
- Technical Documentation Services: Provision of technical documents, installation manuals, sales brochures, technical sheets, and software through Galletti Download Center for registered professionals.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Tecno Refrigeration product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Tecno Refrigeration designs, manufactures, and sells customized refrigeration equipment including condensing units, multi-compressor systems, refrigeration plants, and low-temperature glycol water chillers. Products are built around scroll, screw, and semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors and serve commercial refrigeration, industrial refrigeration, transport (naval and rail), and food processing applications. The company places strong emphasis on low-GWP refrigerants and cascade cycle technology to meet F-Gas Directive requirements.
Product overview
Tecno Refrigeration is a refrigeration equipment manufacturer that designs and produces condensing units, multi-compressor systems, compression units, and water chillers for commercial refrigeration, industrial refrigeration, transport (naval and rail), and food processing applications. The product portfolio includes HT, ST, KA, KA2, and KT SC condensing units for commercial use; UC and UT SC compression units; MC SE, MA, MC SC, MC SE C, and MCO2 multi-compressor systems with cascade technology; All in Box integrated refrigeration and air conditioning units; TWA and TWW water chillers for industrial use; and specialized products for naval (HW condensing units, FCC hydronic terminals) and rail (HA condensing units) transport sectors. The company focuses on low-GWP refrigerants including natural CO2 (R744) and HFO refrigerants (R1234ze), compliant with F-Gas Directive requirements.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- HT Condensing Unit Uncovered condensing unit for indoor use with a single scroll or semi-hermetic piston-operated compressor and air-cooled condenser. Power range: TN 3-50 kW, BT 2.3-21 kW. Targeted at commercial refrigeration indoor installations.
- ST Condensing Unit Covered condensing unit designed for outdoor use with a single scroll or semi-hermetic compressor and axial fan condenser. Power range: TN 2-45 kW, BT 1-20 kW. Targeted at outdoor commercial refrigeration applications.
- KA Condensing Unit Covered and silenced condensing unit with single scroll or semi-hermetic compressor and separate compressor compartment for noise reduction. Power range: TN 3.5-52 kW, BT 3-21 kW. Targeted at commercial refrigeration applications where low noise is required.
- KA2 Condensing Unit Dual-circuit covered condensing unit with two semi-hermetic reciprocating or scroll compressors and air-cooled condenser. Power range: TN 10-90 kW, BT 9-42 kW. Targeted at higher-capacity commercial refrigeration applications.
- KT SC Condensing Unit Covered and silenced condensing unit with two parallel scroll compressors and air-cooled axial fan condenser. Power range: TN 3-64 kW, BT 2-26 kW. Targeted at commercial refrigeration installations requiring redundancy or higher capacity with low noise.
- UC Compression Unit Uncovered compression unit with a single scroll or semi-hermetic reciprocating compressor for indoor or outdoor use with remote condenser connection. Targeted at commercial refrigeration installations requiring remote condenser placement.
- UT SC Compression Unit Covered compression unit with two scroll compressors in parallel; silenced version available; suitable for outdoor use. Power range: TN 1.5-32 kW, BT 1-13 kW. Targeted at commercial refrigeration installations requiring redundancy with quiet operation.
- MC SE Multi-Compressor Unit Multi-compressor system with two or more semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors in direct cycle configuration, with up to 6 parallel compressors available on request. Targeted at commercial refrigeration and industrial applications requiring scalable capacity.
- MA Multi-Compressor Unit Covered condensing unit with two or more semi-hermetic reciprocating or scroll compressors and air-cooled condenser. Power range: TN up to 280 kW, BT up to 102 kW. Targeted at high-capacity commercial and industrial refrigeration applications.
- MC SC Multi-Compressor Unit Multi-compressor system with two or more scroll compressors in direct cycle configuration. Power range: TN 17-180 kW, BT 11-50 kW. Targeted at medium to large commercial and industrial refrigeration applications.
- MC SE C Multi-Compressor Unit Multi-compressor system with cascade refrigeration cycle for two different thermal levels using HFC refrigerants. Power range: TN 11-230 kW, BT 5-86 kW. Targeted at applications requiring two distinct temperature levels with HFC refrigerants.
- MCO2 Multi-Compressor Unit Multi-compressor system with cascade refrigeration cycle using CO2 in subcritical cycle for low temperature stage combined with HFC for medium temperature stage. Targeted at applications requiring F-Gas compliance and high efficiency cascade operation.
- All in Box Multi-Compressor Unit Faired machine combining refrigeration and air conditioning with two or more semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors, integrated condenser, and hydronic pumping station. Power range: TN 17-150 kW, BT 10-50 kW. Targeted at food industry, restaurants, bars, and applications needing combined refrigeration and HVAC.
- Chiller TWA Air-cooled chiller with one or more scroll, screw, or semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors and air-cooled condenser. Optional EC axial fans and free cooling technology available to increase efficiency and decrease noise. Power range: 100-1000 kW. Targeted at industrial refrigeration applications.
- Chiller TWW Water-cooled chiller with one or more scroll, screw, or semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors and water-cooled condenser, with heat recovery capability through plate condenser for heating or domestic hot water production. Power range: 150-1100 kW. Targeted at industrial refrigeration applications requiring heat recovery.
- HA Condensing Unit for Rail Industry Refrigerating system consisting of an air-cooled condenser for railway industry applications. Targeted at railway wagon air conditioning and refrigeration.
- HW Condensing Unit for Naval Industry Multi-compressor system with two or more semi-hermetic reciprocating or scroll compressors and water-cooled condenser for naval industry applications. Designed to meet Rina and Bureau Veritas regulatory standards with minimized refrigerant load and installation in dedicated technical rooms. Targeted at naval vessel refrigeration.
- FCC Hydronic Terminals for Naval Industry Fan-coil units for air conditioning technical rooms in the naval industry. Targeted at temperature and humidity control in naval vessel technical rooms.
Quantifiable outcome
- F-Gas Directive compliance with GWP<1500 for TN fluid in cascade cycle units from January 2022
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Tecno Refrigeration
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Tecno Refrigeration technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Tecno Refrigeration partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Galletti GroupcoreTecno Refrigeration has been part of Galletti Group since 2001. The company operates as a key member of the group specialized in design and production of condensing units, refrigeration systems and low temperature glycol water chillers. The group includes sister companies Cetra, Galletti, Hiref, Eneren, Hidew, and GH Service.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Tecno Refrigeration competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Carrier Commercial Refrigeration: Major global manufacturer of commercial refrigeration systems and condensing units for supermarkets and food retail; direct overlap with Tecno's commercial refrigeration segment at much larger scale.
- Thermo King (Trane Technologies): Global leader in transport refrigeration for trucks, trailers, rail and marine; directly comparable to Tecno's transport refrigeration (naval and rail) segment at significantly larger scale.
- Copeland (Emerson Climate Technologies): Global incumbent in refrigeration compressors and condensing units (including Copeland and DWM Copeland brands); overlaps directly with Tecno's condensing unit and multi-compressor product lines across commercial and industrial refrigeration.
- Bitzer SE: Global German manufacturer of refrigeration compressors and condensing units for commercial and industrial applications; comparable on core compressor/refrigeration product range, with broader scale, geography and brand reach than Tecno.
- Danfoss Climate Solutions: Global supplier of refrigeration components, controls, and compressors with strong positions in CO2 and low-GWP systems; comparable as an enabler/competitor in the F-Gas-transition market Tecno addresses.
Direct peers
- Frascold S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of hermetic and semi-hermetic compressors and condensing units for commercial refrigeration; highly comparable to Tecno in product range (compressors, condensing units) and target applications (supermarkets, cold rooms, food processing).
- Dorin S.r.l. Italian manufacturer of refrigeration compressors for commercial and industrial refrigeration; comparable on compressor technology (semi-hermetic, CO2 subcritical), industry segments, and European customer base.
- Refcomp S.r.l. Italian manufacturer of semi-hermetic, screw and CO2 refrigeration compressors and condensing units; directly comparable on product portfolio (scroll, semi-hermetic, CO2) and European customer base.
- Galletti S.p.A. Sister company within Galletti Group, also Italian-based, manufacturing HVAC and refrigeration units for commercial and industrial markets; directly comparable on product categories, distribution channels, and customer base within the same corporate ecosystem.
Emerging players
- Refrion S.r.l. Italian manufacturer of industrial and commercial refrigeration condensers and heat exchangers; adjacent peer with overlapping European industrial refrigeration customer base.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Tecno Refrigeration compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Tecno Refrigeration financial estimates
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Tecno Refrigeration leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Tecno Refrigeration funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Tecno Refrigeration M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Tecno Refrigeration
What does Tecno Refrigeration do?
Tecno Refrigeration designs, manufactures, and sells customized refrigeration equipment including condensing units, multi-compressor systems, refrigeration plants, and low-temperature glycol water chillers. Products are built around scroll, screw, and semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors and serve commercial refrigeration, industrial refrigeration, transport (naval and rail), and food processing applications. The company places strong emphasis on low-GWP refrigerants and cascade cycle technology to meet F-Gas Directive requirements.
Is Tecno Refrigeration a public or private company?
Tecno Refrigeration is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Tecno Refrigeration founded?
Tecno Refrigeration was founded in 1999. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Tecno Refrigeration based?
Tecno Refrigeration is headquartered in Este, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Tecno Refrigeration make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are custom Engineering Solutions and technical Documentation Services.
Who are Tecno Refrigeration's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Carrier Commercial Refrigeration, Thermo King (Trane Technologies), Copeland (Emerson Climate Technologies), Bitzer SE and Danfoss Climate Solutions. Direct peers are Frascold S.p.A., Dorin S.r.l., Refcomp S.r.l. and Galletti S.p.A.. Refrion S.r.l. is listed as an emerging player.
Does Tecno Refrigeration have an API?
No public API is recorded for Tecno Refrigeration.
What industry is Tecno Refrigeration in?
Tecno Refrigeration's product category is Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAKAA, Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems, with a secondary code of IMAHAKAH, Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors). Its NAICS code is 333415 and its SIC code is 3585.