What Colder Products Company does

Colder Products Company (CPC), founded in 1977 and headquartered in Arden Hills, Minnesota, designs and manufactures quick disconnect couplings, fittings, and connectors for plastic tubing used in fluid handling applications. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dover Corporation operating within its Performance Systems Group. CPC organizes its portfolio around four horizontal market segments — Liquid Cooling (Everis brand), General Purpose (DrumQuik, FitQuik, IdentiQuik brands), Medical, and Biotech/Biopharma (CPC Biotech, AseptiQuik brand) — spanning metal and high-performance polymer materials in latched, blind mate, universal (UQD), and non-spill valved configurations. Core technology includes patented non-spill valve designs, multi-lobed redundant seals, RFID-enabled IdentiQuik connectors for process validation, and the Universal Quick Disconnect co-developed with Intel per Open Compute Project specification for hyperscale AI and HPC data center liquid cooling.

The company's commercial model is hardware sales through a hybrid go-to-market: a global distributor network covering 60+ countries (Americas 19, Europe 37, Asia Pacific 18), direct regional sales contacts at three regional headquarters in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, and an e-commerce portal for online ordering. CPC targets engineering and procurement buyers with technical content marketing, CAD model downloads, product specifier tools, and an 'Ask Our Engineers' consultation service; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. End customers span AI/HPC data center operators, server manufacturers, EV charging station OEMs, medical imaging equipment manufacturers, biopharmaceutical and cell/gene therapy manufacturers, and general industrial fluid handling users.

CPC's strategic posture has shifted toward high-growth, high-power-density thermal management applications — particularly AI/HPC liquid cooling data centers, EV fast charging, and large-scale bioprocessing — where its connector expertise, ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality certifications, and OCP-spec embedded position create durable specification wins. Recent product launches (Everis DC Series in July 2026 for AI/HPC; AseptiQuik W Series in April 2023 for bioprocessing at 1.5-inch flow path) and the Intel/OCP UQD partnership underscore an offensive growth strategy riding AI infrastructure capex and bioprocessing scale-up tailwinds, balanced by a diversified horizontal segment base that limits single-market downside risk.

Name

Colder Products Company

Legal name

Colder Products Company

Website

https://cpcworldwide.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Colder Products Company (CPC) designs and manufactures quick disconnect couplings, fittings, and connectors for plastic tubing serving liquid cooling, general industrial, medical, and biopharma customers globally as a Dover Corporation subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fluid Handling Quick Disconnect Couplings

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cooling Systems & Thermal Management (CRAC/CRAH, Chillers, Liquid Cooling) (HDABAKAD), Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer) (IMANALAA)

Keywords

• Quick disconnect couplings
• Liquid cooling connectors
• Aseptic bioprocessing connectors
• Plastic tubing fittings
• RFID-enabled connectors

Headquarters

HQ city

Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

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. Quick Disconnect Couplings and Connectors: CPC generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of quick disconnect couplings, connectors, and fittings for fluid handling applications across multiple market segments including liquid cooling, general purpose, and medical. Product lines include Everis (liquid cooling), AseptiQuik (biotech/sterile), FitQuik (fittings), DrumQuik (drum connectors), and IdentiQuik (RFID-enabled). Revenue is derived from product sales through distributor network and direct sales contacts globally.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Colder Products Company (CPC) designs and manufactures quick disconnect couplings, connectors, and fittings for plastic tubing used in fluid handling applications. The company's product portfolio spans liquid cooling thermal management (Everis brand), general purpose fluid transfer (DrumQuik, FitQuik, IdentiQuik), medical device connections, and sterile bioprocessing connectors (AseptiQuik/CPC Biotech). Products serve data centers, EV charging, medical electronics, industrial manufacturing, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

Product overview

CPC designs and manufactures quick disconnect couplings and connectors across four market segments: Liquid Cooling (Everis® brand), General Purpose (DrumQuik®, FitQuik®, IdentiQuik®), Medical, and Biotech (Aseptic connectors). The portfolio spans metal and high-performance polymer materials in configurations including latched, blind mate, universal quick disconnects (UQD), and non-spill valved designs. Everis® liquid cooling QDs serve data centers, HPC, EV charging, semiconductor testing, and medical electronics. General Purpose products handle chemical handling, additive manufacturing, print/ink, food/beverage, and water filtration. CPC Biotech provides aseptic connectors (AsepticQuik® Series including MicroCNX®) for single-use bioprocessing and cell/gene therapy manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Everis: Quick disconnect couplings specifically designed for liquid cooling applications in computing, data centers, and electronics cooling.
• FitQuik
• DrumQuik
• IdentiQuik
• CPC Biotech

Products and services

• Everis Liquid Cooling Connectors Purpose-built liquid cooling quick disconnect couplings (QDs) for thermal management of electronic systems including data centers, HPC, EV charging, and medical electronics. Includes LQ, BLQ, UQD, and PLQ series in metal and high-performance polymer materials.
• DrumQuik Drum Dispensing Connectors Drum dispensing connector systems (PRO and PUR variants) enabling instant closed-transfer connections to flexible and rigid bulk packaging, protecting workers and maintaining clean environments during chemical handling.
• FitQuik Instrumentation-Grade Fittings Instrumentation-grade connectors and fittings with precise hose barbs and thread forms for reliable, secure fit in demanding general-purpose fluid handling applications.
• IdentiQuik RFID-Enabled Smart Connectors RFID-enabled smart connectors that automatically exchange product data to prevent misconnections and validate process steps in fluid handling operations.
• AseptiQuik Sterile Bioprocessing Connectors Sterile connector technologies for single-use bioprocessing systems used by biopharmaceutical, cell therapy, and gene therapy manufacturers. Includes the Aseptic W Series (1.5-inch flow path for large-scale transfers) and the MicroCNX Series (smallest aseptic connector in the industry).

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% less pressure drop compared to same-sized valved connectors (Everis DC Series)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Chip Manufacturers and Cooling IntegratorscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 July 2026CPC positions itself as a technology partner to chip manufacturers and cooling integrators for liquid cooling solutions in AI data centers. The company collaborates with data center liquid cooling designers, engineers, and integrators throughout component selection and implementation processes.
• Intel (OCP Specification)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPC collaborated with Intel to develop the Universal Quick Disconnect (UQD) per Open Compute Project (OCP) specification. The UQD includes patent-awarded features for enhanced reliability and ease of use. This partnership positions CPC as a preferred supplier for OCP-compliant data center liquid cooling systems.
• Data Center Liquid Cooling Designers/Engineers/IntegratorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPC collaborates with data center liquid cooling designers, engineers, and integrators throughout the entire process of choosing and developing application-aligned systems. From component selection to implementation, thermal management engineers deliver expertise and tools for accuracy, compatibility, and reliable system performance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Boyd Corporation (Aavid): Thermal management specialist serving data center, EV, and industrial markets with cooling solutions and components. Adjacent to CPC in liquid cooling thermal management and shares AI data center and EV charging customer overlap.
• CoolIT Systems: Specialist liquid cooling solutions provider for data centers and high-performance computing. Comparable to CPC as a partner/complement in liquid cooling ecosystems, though it sells complete cooling systems rather than just connectors.

Broad incumbents

• IDEX Corporation: Diversified fluidics conglomerate whose businesses include specialty pumps, dispensing, and fluid handling components. Competes with CPC in select fluid handling niches and shares the bioprocessing customer base.
• Nordson: Diversified precision dispensing and fluid management company serving industrial, electronics, and medical markets. Overlaps with CPC in fluid handling for electronics manufacturing and bioprocessing applications.

Direct peers

• SMC Corporation: Global pneumatics leader with a substantial fluid handling and quick disconnect product line. Comparable to CPC across industrial fluid couplings, particularly in factory automation and process applications.
• Parker Hannifin: Global fluid power leader with a substantial quick disconnect and fitting portfolio serving industrial, aerospace, and increasingly data center thermal management. Directly comparable to CPC across fluid handling couplings, with much broader scale and product breadth.
• Festo: German pneumatics and fluid handling company with a comprehensive quick disconnect and fitting portfolio. Competes with CPC in industrial fluid handling and increasingly in factory automation cooling applications.
• Stäubli: Swiss manufacturer of quick disconnect couplings for fluids and gases across industrial, robotics, and electronics cooling applications. Direct competitor in non-spill quick disconnect technology for liquid cooling.
• CEJN: Swedish manufacturer specializing in quick disconnect couplings for hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluid handling applications. Closely comparable product portfolio and target customer base to CPC's general purpose coupling business.
• Swagelok: Private manufacturer of fluid system fittings, quick disconnects, and valves for industrial, semiconductor, and analytical instrumentation applications. Competes head-to-head with CPC's FitQuik and general purpose connectors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ColderProductsCo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colder-products-company

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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