What Børresen Cooltech AS does

Børresen Cooltech AS is a Norwegian limited company (Aksjeselskap) headquartered in Langhus, Viken, that distributes HVAC and refrigeration equipment, components, and professional tools to technicians and commercial refrigeration businesses across Norway. Founded in 1968, the company operates as an affiliated entity within the Beijer Ref Support Norway AS group, alongside sister entities such as Schløsser Møller Kulde AS, sharing the parent group's webshop platform, logistics infrastructure, brand presence, and emergency service hotline.

The company's product portfolio spans climate and installation equipment, refrigerants, oils and glycols, copper pipes, fittings, insulation, soldering materials, compressors (including aggregates), mechanical and electronic expansion valves, evaporators, heat exchangers, liquid tanks, valves, and professional tools such as Testo manifolds. It distributes these offerings through physical retail stores (including a newly opened location in Trondheim), an integrated B2B webshop, and phone-based sales and support. In addition to hardware sales, Børresen Cooltech AS provides after-hours emergency service with on-call technicians, with a documented call-out fee of 5100 NOK excluding VAT.

The business model is primarily hardware-led (distribution of HVAC and refrigeration components) with a secondary professional services stream from emergency call-outs. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales combined with retail and B2B e-commerce, targeting HVAC/refrigeration technicians and commercial and industrial refrigeration operators on a horizontal, Norway-wide basis. The company employs approximately 15 people and operates as a private subsidiary under the broader Beijer Ref Norway network.

Name

Børresen Cooltech AS

Legal name

Børresen Cooltech AS

Website

https://borresen.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Børresen Cooltech AS is a Norwegian HVAC and refrigeration equipment distributor, founded in 1968 and operating under the Beijer Ref Support Norway AS group. It serves technicians and commercial refrigeration businesses across Norway via retail stores, a B2B webshop, and emergency service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740), Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (423720)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Compressor, Condenser & Evaporator Service (HSAOAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG), Preventive Maintenance Programs for Refrigeration Systems (HSAOAJAL)

Keywords

• HVAC equipment distribution
• Refrigeration components supply
• Commercial cooling systems
• Refrigerant and compressor supply
• Emergency refrigeration service

Headquarters

HQ city

Trondheim

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. HVAC Equipment and Components Sales: Sales of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment including climate units, compressors, refrigerants, copper pipes, fittings, valves, heat exchangers, and tools for installation and service.
2. Professional Services and Emergency Support: After-hours emergency service with on-call technicians available for refrigeration and climate system emergencies, charged at emergency service rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Børresen Cooltech AS distributes HVAC and refrigeration equipment, components, refrigerants, copper piping, compressors, expansion valves, evaporators, heat exchangers, valves, aggregates, and professional installation tools to HVAC technicians and commercial/industrial refrigeration businesses across Norway. The company also provides after-hours emergency call-out service (5,100 NOK excluding VAT) for cooling system breakdowns, operating as an affiliated entity within the Beijer Ref Support Norway AS distribution network.

Product overview

Børresen Cooltech AS, operating under the Beijer Ref Norway umbrella, offers a comprehensive portfolio of HVAC and refrigeration products and services. Their offering encompasses climate and installation equipment, refrigerants, oils and glycols, copper piping systems, compressors, expansion valves (both mechanical and electronic), evaporators, heat exchangers, valves, and aggregates. They also provide professional tools including measurement equipment like Testo manifolds. The company operates retail locations including a recently opened store in Trondheim.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Climate and Installation Equipment HVAC and climate control equipment for commercial and industrial applications, including portable AC units and climate installation tools, sold to HVAC technicians and commercial refrigeration businesses.
• Refrigerants, Oils and Glycols Cooling refrigerants, specialized oils, and glycol solutions for refrigeration and air conditioning systems, supplied to HVAC and refrigeration service professionals.
• Copper Pipes, Fittings, Pipe Clamps, Insulation and Soldering Materials Complete range of copper tubing, fittings, pipe clamps, insulation materials, and soldering equipment for HVAC installations, supplied to installation professionals.
• Compressors Compressor units for refrigeration and air conditioning systems, supplied to HVAC technicians and commercial refrigeration operators.
• Tools and Consumables Professional tools and consumable materials for HVAC installation and maintenance, including Testo measurement equipment such as digital manifolds and clamp thermometers, supplied to HVAC service professionals.
• Expansion Valves (Mechanical and Electronic) Mechanical and electronic expansion valves for precise refrigerant flow control in cooling systems, supplied to refrigeration installation and service professionals.
• Evaporators Evaporator units for cooling and refrigeration applications, supplied to commercial and industrial refrigeration businesses.
• Heat Exchangers and Liquid Tanks Heat exchangers and liquid storage tanks for HVAC and refrigeration systems, supplied to commercial refrigeration operators and installers.
• Valves Various valves for refrigeration and air conditioning systems including service manifolds, supplied to HVAC technicians.
• Aggregates Complete aggregate units for refrigeration systems, supplied to commercial and industrial refrigeration businesses.
• After-Hours Emergency Refrigeration Service Emergency after-hours, evening, and weekend service with on-call technicians for refrigeration and climate system emergencies, charged at an emergency call-out fee of 5,100 NOK excluding VAT. Targeted at commercial and industrial refrigeration operators experiencing critical cooling failures.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Beijer Ref Support Norway AScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBørresen Cooltech AS operates as an affiliated company under the Beijer Ref Support Norway AS umbrella, sharing customer service infrastructure, webshop platform, and brand presence within the Beijer Ref Norway network. The partnership provides access to comprehensive product catalog, logistics, and technical support services.
• Schløsser Møller Kulde ASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated refrigeration company under the same Beijer Ref Support Norway AS group, sharing emergency hotline services and serving similar customer segments in the Norwegian HVAC and refrigeration market.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ahlsell Norge AS: Major Nordic HVAC/R and plumbing distributor serving Norwegian trades professionals with a comparable product portfolio of equipment, components, tools, and consumables. Most direct competitor given overlapping geographic focus and customer base.
• Solar Norge AS: Leading Norwegian electrical and HVAC distributor offering refrigeration and climate control components to installers and contractors. Comparable customer segments and product breadth, with established logistics infrastructure.
• Schløsser Møller Kulde AS: Sister company under Beijer Ref Support Norway AS, sharing emergency hotline services and serving the same Norwegian HVAC/R technicians. Sister affiliated company with closely aligned offerings and shared distribution infrastructure.

Emerging players

• Danfoss Norge AS: Subsidiary of Danish HVAC/R component manufacturer Danfoss, selling compressors, expansion valves, and controls in Norway. Comparable product focus but operates as a manufacturer-direct channel rather than multi-brand distributor.
• Bitzer Schaufler Norge AS: Norwegian representation of German compressor manufacturer Bitzer, distributing refrigeration compressors across the Nordic market. Overlaps directly on Børresen's compressor and aggregate product categories.
• Armacell Norge AS: Subsidiary of global flexible insulation foam manufacturer, supplying pipe insulation products to HVAC/R installers in Norway. Directly comparable on the insulation product line that Børresen distributes.

Broad incumbents

• Carrier Commercial Refrigeration Norway: Global HVAC/R manufacturer with Norwegian operation selling commercial refrigeration systems and components. Comparable commercial customer base but operates as a manufacturer rather than multi-brand distributor.
• Emerson Climate Technologies Norge: Global manufacturer of refrigeration components (compressors, valves, controls) with Norwegian sales operation. Comparable product categories but serves the market through manufacturer-direct and authorized distributor channels.
• Beijer Ref AB: Publicly-listed Swedish parent group operating refrigeration distribution across Europe. Børresen's strategic parent organization; comparable business model executed at much larger scale across multiple countries.

Regional players

• Lindab Norge AS: Norwegian subsidiary of Swedish ventilation and indoor climate solutions provider. Comparable on the ventilation and HVAC distribution side but with less focus on commercial refrigeration components.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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