IVL Bedrijfskoeling

What IVL Bedrijfskoeling does

IVL Bedrijfskoeling B.V. is a privately held Dutch specialist in industrial cooling, freezing, and climate control, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Wijk bij Duurstede. The company operates three product divisions serving distinct B2B verticals: (1) Zaadveredeling (Seed Breeding), supplying climate chambers, growth chambers, germination and tissue culture cabinets, seed drying cabinets, drum priming installations, and growth rooms to plant breeders including the Seed Valley cluster that produces roughly half of the world's vegetable seeds; (2) Koeltechniek (Cooling Technology), designing ULO (Ultra Low Oxygen) and CA (Controlled Atmosphere) storage systems, HFC-free refrigeration installations, and cold stores for fruit growers handling apples, pears, potatoes, and vegetables; and (3) Klimaattechniek (Climate Technology), acting as a dealer for branded air conditioning systems across residential, office, server-room, and technical-space applications. Underlying hardware is paired with IVL Besturing, a proprietary process monitoring and control platform that enables 24/7 remote supervision from the Wijk bij Duurstede headquarters.

Revenue mechanics are predominantly project-based and quote-driven, with engineering, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of custom installations forming the core revenue stream, supplemented by a recurring service, maintenance, and 24/7 emergency support layer. Distribution is exclusively direct sales to end customers with a consultative, expertise-led motion; no resellers, integrators, or e-commerce channels are indicated. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and each project is sized to customer budget and specification. The company is family-owned by brothers Hans van Leeuwen (Seed Breeding & Cooling Technology) and Leon van Leeuwen (Climate Technology & Air Conditioning), holds F-gas and VCA safety certifications for its service technicians, aligns with NVKL (Dutch refrigeration association) delivery terms, and operates under GDPR-compliant data handling. IVL claims worldwide project delivery despite a single Dutch operating site.

Name

IVL Bedrijfskoeling

Legal name

IVL Bedrijfskoeling B.V.

Website

https://ivl.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IVL Bedrijfskoeling B.V. is a Dutch specialist that designs, installs, and services custom cooling, freezing, and climate control systems for seed breeders, fruit and vegetable storage, and commercial HVAC clients worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Refrigeration and Climate Control Systems

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (49312)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Cold Storage for Seed & Planting Material (AFAOADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seed Storage (Ambient/Climate-Controlled) (AFAOADAH), Seed Storage & Conditioning Facility Temperature Monitoring (AFAOALAE), Sensors & Instrumentation for Drying/Aeration (Moisture, Temp, RH, Airflow) (AFAOAHAJ), Floral & Horticulture Cold Storage (TLALABAI), Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Industrial refrigeration systems
• Climate control solutions
• Seed breeding chambers
• Cold storage installations
• Controlled atmosphere storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Wijk Bij Duurstede

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cooling and Freezing Installation Services: Design, installation, and commissioning of custom cooling and freezing systems for fruit storage, industrial applications, and agricultural facilities. Includes ULO and CA storage systems for produce preservation.
2. Climate Technology Systems: Supply and installation of climate control systems including air conditioning, climate chambers, germination cabinets, seed drying systems, and tissue culture chambers for seed breeding applications.
3. Service and Maintenance: 24/7 emergency service, maintenance, and repair services for cooling and climate installations. Includes troubleshooting, mechanical and electronic repair, and ongoing support for installed systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

IVL Bedrijfskoeling B.V. designs, manufactures, installs, and services custom refrigeration, freezing, and climate control systems for the food and agricultural sectors. Core offerings span three divisions: seed-breeding climate chambers (tissue culture rooms, germination cabinets, plant growth chambers, seed drying and drum priming equipment), AGF-sector cold storage (ULO, CA, and HFC-free refrigeration installations for apples, pears, and vegetables), and commercial/residential climate technology (air conditioning and server room cooling) distributed as dealer of multiple top brands.

Product overview

IVL Bedrijfskoeling is a specialist in commercial refrigeration and climate technology offering a portfolio of interconnected systems for three main sectors: seed breeding (zaadveredeling), fruit and vegetable cooling (koeltechniek), and climate/air conditioning (klimaattechniek). The seed breeding division provides climate chambers, growth cabinets, germination cabinets, tissue culture systems, and seed drying/priming equipment, all controlled by IVL's proprietary monitoring system. The cooling division offers ULO (Ultra Low Oxygen), CA (Controlled Atmosphere), and HFC-free refrigeration systems for cold storage of apples, pears, and vegetables. The climate division supplies various air conditioning models (wall, ceiling, cassette, duct, multi-inverter, server room cooling) as dealer of multiple top brands. IVL delivers custom solutions from design through installation to service and maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Klimaatkamers (Climate Chambers) Climate chambers with shelf cooling, adjustable per-shelf lighting, and LED illumination options for seed germination testing and climate experiments. Designed for seed breeding companies and research laboratories.
• Klimaatkasten (Climate Cabinets) Compact climate cabinets for small-scale seed germination and climate testing experiments. Designed for plant and seed breeders needing reproducible climate conditions.
• Weefselkweekkamers en -cellen (Tissue Culture Rooms and Chambers) Larger-scale tissue culture rooms and chambers for commercial plant propagation following the germination stage. Custom-designed with controlled temperature, humidity, airflow, and air renewal.
• Kiemkasten (Germination Cabinets) Cabinets optimized for seed germination and germination trials, engineered to reproduce optimal germination conditions consistently.
• Zaaddroogkasten (Seed Drying Cabinets) Custom seed drying cabinets providing controlled temperature, humidity, airflow, and ventilation for the drying phase of seed production.
• Trommeldrogers (Drum Dryers) Rotating drum dryers used in seed drying applications within the seed breeding workflow.
• Drumpriming Installaties (Drum Priming Installations) Custom drum priming systems in which seeds are evenly moistened inside a slowly rotating sealed drum and subsequently re-dried, used in seed priming workflows.
• Plantengroeikamers (Plant Growth Chambers) Plant growth chambers with uniform air distribution, precise temperature control, and adjustable LED lighting for seedlings post-germination.
• ULO Koeling (Ultra Low Oxygen Cooling) Ultra Low Oxygen cooling systems for extended storage of apples and pears, controlling ripening via low-oxygen and ethylene management.
• CA Bewaring (Controlled Atmosphere Storage) Controlled Atmosphere storage systems for apples and pears using reduced O2 and elevated CO2 levels to extend freshness and shelf life.
• HFK Vrije Koelinstallaties (HFC-Free Cooling Installations) Refrigeration installations using HFC-free refrigerants for improved product quality and extended storage life, aligned with environmental regulations.
• Koelhuizen (Cold Stores) Industrial cooling installations for storing fruit and vegetables under optimal conditions.
• Airconditioning Systemen (Air Conditioning Systems) Complete air conditioning portfolio supplied as dealer of multiple top brands — wall, twin wall, ceiling/floor, cassette, duct, multi-inverter, and satellite models for residential, office, and technical spaces.
• Computerkoeling Serverruimte (Server Room Cooling) Specialized cooling solutions for server rooms and other technical spaces requiring reliable temperature control.
• Service en Onderhoud (Service and Maintenance) 24/7 emergency service, scheduled maintenance, mechanical and electronic repair, and ongoing support for installed cooling, refrigeration, and climate installations. Includes remote monitoring via IVL Besturing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products stored under perfect conditions with longer freshness guarantee
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Carel Industries: Italian global manufacturer of control solutions and refrigeration components. Comparable to IVL through the IVL Besturing proprietary monitoring system, though Carel operates at much larger scale and broader scope.
• Thermo King (Trane Technologies): Global leader in transport and commercial refrigeration. Overlaps with IVL in industrial refrigeration and cold storage, though Thermo King serves much larger, transport-focused customers and offers broader product portfolios.
• Munters: Swedish global leader in humidity and climate control solutions for agriculture, horticulture, and industrial applications. Comparable on climate technology for seed and produce, but operates at significantly larger scale across broader end markets.

Direct peers

• Conviron: Canadian manufacturer of plant growth chambers and controlled environment rooms for seed breeding, plant research, and agricultural applications. Closely comparable to IVL's seed breeding (zaadveredeling) division in product and customer base.
• BINDER GmbH: German manufacturer of climate chambers, growth chambers, and CO2 incubators serving plant science, seed breeding, and pharmaceutical stability testing. Highly comparable to IVL's climate chamber and cabinet product lines.
• Percival Scientific: US-based manufacturer of plant growth chambers, incubators, and controlled environment rooms for seed/plant research. Directly comparable to IVL's tissue culture chambers, germination cabinets, and seed drying cabinets.
• BESSELING Group (Storex): Dutch specialist in ULO/CA cold storage installations and refrigeration technology for fruit and vegetable preservation. Direct competitor to IVL's koeltechniek (cooling technology) division in the same Dutch and European fresh produce market.
• Rivacold: Italian manufacturer of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems, including cold rooms and process cooling for food preservation. Comparable to IVL's commercial refrigeration and cold storage offerings across European fresh produce markets.

Emerging players

• Frisbo (Frisbo Cool): Smaller European refrigeration specialist offering cold room and process cooling installations. Comparable niche peer to IVL in fruit and vegetable cold storage projects across EU markets.

Regional players

• Ziegra-Eismaschinen: German manufacturer of industrial ice machines and refrigeration solutions for food, produce, and processing applications. Comparable on commercial cooling technology, though primarily serves Germany and DACH-region customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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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