What Allcool (NW) does

Allcool (NW) Ltd is a UK-based HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical services contractor headquartered in Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire. Founded in 1977 by Mike Talarczyk and Bob Richardson, the company is now family-run under Paul and Jodie Talarczyk, with operating history of more than 45 years. Core service lines include air conditioning (domestic, commercial, and transport applications including trams and helicopters), commercial and industrial refrigeration (cold rooms, freezer rooms, blast chillers, medical fridges, bottle coolers), heat pumps (air source and ground source, MCS-certified), boilers (LPG, oil, biomass), heating systems, and renewable energy integration including offshore wind platform HVAC and onshore substation climate control. The company is a Daikin D1+ Partner and Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Quality Partner, with top-tier accreditations across Gas Safe, CHAS, MCS, REFCOM, and BESA.

The business operates a 22-van field service fleet across the North West of England, with 24/7 emergency response and a workforce pipeline of 11 apprentices on multi-year HVAC courses. Revenue is generated through project-based installations, recurring maintenance contracts, breakdown/repair services, and direct sale of commercial refrigeration equipment from manufacturers such as Labcold, Blizzard, Foster, Williams, Sterling Pro, and Tefcold. Customer base spans NHS, Merlin Entertainment, Domino's, Winter Gardens, Lancaster University, hotels, schools, food processors, and offshore renewable energy platforms, supported by case studies ranging from £10k single-room installations to a £300k full mechanical re-fit. In January 2026, Allcool entered a strategic acquisition and partnership with Nordic Climate Group, a Swedish HVAC company, while retaining its name, structure, and management. The company has no disclosed AI/ML capabilities and operates as a traditional field-services business.

Name

Allcool (NW)

Legal name

Allcool (NW) Ltd

Website

https://allcoolnw.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Allcool (NW) Ltd is a Lancashire-based, family-run HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical services contractor founded in 1977, serving commercial, industrial, and domestic clients across North West England via a 22-van fleet, 24/7 emergency response, and recurring maintenance contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC and Refrigeration Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740), Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42373)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Heating Equip, Except Elec & Warm Air; & Plumbing Fixtures (3430)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC & Industrial Ventilation (Chillers, AHUs, Exhaust, Filtration) (EUAEAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hard Services (MEP/HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing) (BPABAAAA)

Keywords

• Commercial HVAC services
• Commercial refrigeration
• Heat pump installation
• Mechanical services
• Renewable energy systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Poulton-le-Fylde

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Installation Services: Supply and installation of air conditioning, refrigeration, heating systems, and mechanical services for commercial and domestic clients. Revenue generated from project-based installation work.
2. Maintenance and Service Contracts: Ongoing maintenance contracts for air conditioning, refrigeration, boilers, and gas safety. Provides recurring revenue through regular service visits and preventative maintenance programs.
3. Breakdown and Repair Services: Emergency and non-emergency repair services for HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical systems. Charged per service call with parts as needed.
4. Product Sales: Sale of commercial refrigeration equipment including cabinets, cold rooms, freezer rooms, ice machines, and medical fridges from manufacturers like Labcold, Blizzard, Foster, Williams, Sterling Pro, and Tefcold.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Allcool (NW) Ltd is a specialist HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical services company based in Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire. The company supplies, installs, maintains, and repairs air conditioning systems, commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment, MCS-certified heat pumps (air source and ground source), LPG/oil/biomass boilers, and heating systems across the North West of England. Allcool also delivers renewable energy climate-control solutions for offshore wind farms and substations and supplies commercial-grade refrigeration equipment, with 24/7 emergency breakdown cover and ongoing preventative maintenance contracts underpinning recurring service revenue.

Product overview

Allcool (NW) Ltd is a specialist HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical services company providing a comprehensive portfolio of services since 1977. The company operates as a single unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core services include air conditioning (domestic, commercial, and transport applications), refrigeration (commercial and industrial equipment), heat pumps (air source and ground source certified to MCS standards), boilers (LPG, oil, and biomass), heating systems (underfloor heating, radiators, plumbing), renewable energy solutions (offshore and onshore applications), and 24/7 breakdown/repair services. The company also offers maintenance contracts and bespoke project management services. In addition to service provision, Allcool supplies commercial refrigeration equipment including bottle coolers, upright cabinets, under counter cabinets, ice machines, display cabinets, counter cabinets, blast chillers, pizza prep fridges, serve over cabinets, and medical fridges, sourced from manufacturers including Labcold, Blizzard, Foster Gamko, Williams, Sterling Pro, and Tefcold. Allcool is a certified installer for Daikin (D1+ Partner) and Mitsubishi Electric (Diamond Quality Partner) and operates across the North West of England.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Conditioning Services Supply, installation, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning systems across domestic, commercial, and transport (trams and helicopters) applications. Work is supported by a 7-year parts and labour warranty and 24/7 emergency response.
• Commercial Refrigeration Services Supply, installation, service, and repair of commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment including cold rooms, freezer rooms, mortuary equipment, and bespoke controlled-temperature facilities for food processing, hospitality, and retail customers.
• Heat Pumps (Air Source and Ground Source) Supply, installation, and servicing of MCS-certified air source heat pumps (ASHP) and ground source heat pumps (GSHP) for residential and commercial renewable heating, eligible for Boiler Upgrade Scheme government support.
• Boiler Services Installation, maintenance, and repair services for LPG boilers, oil boilers, and biomass boilers, including support accessing Boiler Upgrade Scheme government grants of up to £7,500.
• Heating Systems Comprehensive heating solutions covering underfloor heating, radiators, and general plumbing services for industrial and commercial environments.
• Renewable Energy Services Renewable energy climate-control solutions covering offshore wind platform HVAC and onshore substation HVAC, plus design, supply, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of associated equipment.
• 24/7 Breakdown & Repairs Round-the-clock emergency breakdown and repair services across air conditioning, refrigeration, boilers, gas systems, and mechanical services with rapid on-call response.
• Maintenance Contracts Planned preventative maintenance programmes for air conditioning, refrigeration, boilers, gas safety, and TM44 inspections to ensure regulatory compliance and equipment longevity.
• Installations Expert installation of air conditioning, refrigeration, and mechanical services including ventilation and heat recovery systems for residential and commercial environments.
• Bespoke Projects Bespoke project management for standalone and one-off HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical installations, covering consultation, design, costing, execution, and post-project support.
• Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Sale of commercial-grade refrigeration equipment including bottle coolers, upright and under-counter cabinets, display cabinets, counter cabinets, ice machines, pizza prep fridges, and serve-over cabinets from manufacturers such as Tefcold, Labcold, Blizzard, Foster, Williams, and Sterling Pro for bars, restaurants, retailers, and hospitality environments. Optional unpack, position, and removal/disposal add-ons available.
• Blast Chillers Commercial blast chillers for rapidly cooling large quantities of food in restaurants, bakeries, and catering operations.
• Medical Refrigeration Equipment Premium medical-grade refrigerators for storing vaccines, medications, blood, and biological products in healthcare facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2-hour emergency response window for key accounts like Winter Gardens
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Nordic Climate GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2026Strategic acquisition and partnership announced January 2026. Nordic Climate Group is a large, well-established Swedish company. Allcool remains operating under the same name, structure, and identity with all existing staff and management remaining in place. Partnership provides access to expanded resources, advanced systems, international expertise, enhanced training, and greater operational support.
• Daikin (D1+ Partner)coreTechnology or IntegrationDaikin D1+ Partner status - highest level dealer certification for air conditioning systems. Allcool installs Daikin equipment including wall mounted systems, cassette systems, ducted systems, VRV/VRF systems, and Daikin Zeas refrigeration units.
• Mitsubishi Electric (Diamond Quality Partner)coreTechnology or IntegrationMitsubishi Electric Diamond Quality Partner certification for air conditioning and heat pump systems. Authorized installer status for Mitsubishi equipment.
• Chorley GroupminorOthersAssisted with the purchase of 3 new vans added to the fleet in October 2024.
• AutographixminorOthersVehicle wrap design and installation company for Allcool fleet vehicles.
• Blackpool Design Coach BuildersminorOthersVan racking installation for Allcool fleet vehicles.
• AE EngineeringminorOthersProvided crane lift services for installation of Daikin chiller at Royal Preston Hospital.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Briggs & Forrester Specialist Services: UK mechanical and electrical building services contractor with HVAC, plumbing, and maintenance offerings. Comparable to Allcool as a specialist MEP contractor serving commercial clients across multiple UK regions with project and recurring service revenue.
• Dodd Group: UK MEP services contractor providing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building maintenance to commercial and public-sector customers. Directly comparable to Allcool in service portfolio (heating, cooling, maintenance contracts) and mid-market customer profile.
• Andrews Sykes Group: UK provider of temporary and permanent HVAC, cooling, and heating solutions with a national service network. Comparable to Allcool on commercial HVAC and refrigeration service delivery, though with stronger presence in the hire/rental segment.
• JTomlinson: Mid-sized UK integrated building services contractor delivering mechanical, electrical, and HVAC services across commercial, residential, and public-sector customers. Closely comparable to Allcool in service mix (HVAC, refrigeration-adjacent, maintenance contracts) and UK regional delivery model.

Emerging players

• Vital Energi: UK specialist in low-carbon and renewable heat networks, heat pumps, and district heating schemes. Comparable to Allcool's renewable/heat-pump line and MCS-certified offerings, but focused on larger-scale heat networks rather than distributed commercial HVAC.

Regional players

• Airedale International Air Conditioning: UK-based manufacturer of commercial cooling, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment with global sales. Adjacent to Allcool's refrigeration and HVAC business but operating as an equipment manufacturer/supplier rather than an installer, with a similar UK heritage.
• Foster Refrigerator: UK manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment (cabinets, cold rooms, blast chillers). Allcool is both a customer and complementary service provider for Foster equipment in the North West, sharing the same UK commercial refrigeration customer base.

Broad incumbents

• NG Bailey: One of the UK's largest independent MEP and building services contractors, with a significantly broader portfolio and national footprint than Allcool. Overlaps heavily on commercial HVAC installation and maintenance but operates at materially larger scale.
• Spie UK: UK arm of Spie SA, formed in part through the acquisition of Imtech UK, providing multi-technical facility services including HVAC, refrigeration, and energy services. Competes with Allcool in commercial HVAC maintenance but as part of a much broader national facilities-services platform.
• Dalkia UK: UK subsidiary of Dalkia (EDF group) delivering heating, cooling, and energy-efficiency services to commercial and public-sector customers. Comparable service offerings to Allcool but at national scale with deeper energy-services capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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