Espa Soğutma

What Espa Soğutma does

Espa Soğutma Elemanları San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti is a privately-held Turkish industrial distributor founded in 1987, headquartered in Ankara with a secondary logistics facility in Istanbul. The company imports and distributes refrigeration and HVAC-R components to Turkish manufacturers, operating as the sole or authorized Turkish distributor for more than 30 global brands including Hanbell (screw compressors), Panasonic (scroll compressors), Temprite (oil separators), OLAB (FastLock connection systems), ZEC (thermoplastic hoses), Inficon and Fieldpiece (leak detection instruments), Boyard (rotary compressors), and ebm-papst (fans). Its product portfolio covers compressors, oil separators, fans, heat exchangers, expansion valves, line and pressure-control equipment, service instruments, filter driers, and accessories; the company also owns two registered Turkish sub-brands, Lett (plate heat exchangers and glycerin pressure gauges) and GFM (axial fan motors).

The business model is a B2B, sales-led distribution operation. Revenue is generated primarily through unit sales of imported components, with prices published on the company's website in USD, EUR, and TRY (examples ranging from $6.75 for small fan motors to €577 for leak detectors), supplemented by engineering-support services in which expert-engineer sales staff help manufacturers select appropriately sized products and minimize post-manufacturing technical risk. Distribution reaches customers through direct field sales, an e-commerce storefront, and warehouse pickup across two facilities totaling 6,000 m² of closed space. Marketing relies on a content-rich website, industry trade-show participation (SODEX, FOTEG, Chillventa, Johnson Controls partner meetings), blog content, and WhatsApp Business channels.

The customer base comprises two segments: Turkish manufacturers in industrial/commercial refrigeration and air conditioning (primary), and HVAC-R service companies handling installation, maintenance, and repair (secondary). Management is founder/owner-led, with Board Members Füsun Baysal and Törehan Tetik representing the company at international partnership events. The company claims 38+ years of continuous operation, 1,500+ customers, 9+ countries with active representation, and an average annual growth rate of approximately 20%, with no disclosed revenue, headcount growth beyond 14 employees, or external funding events.

Name

Espa Soğutma

Legal name

Espa Soğutma Elemanları San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti

Website

https://espasogutma.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Espa Soğutma is a Turkish industrial distributor (founded 1987, Ankara) that imports and resells refrigeration and HVAC-R components from 30+ global brands — including Hanbell, Panasonic, Temprite, OLAB, ZEC, Inficon, and Fieldpiece — to Turkish manufacturers and HVAC-R service companies, supported by in-house engineering sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Refrigeration Components Distribution

NAICS

Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740), Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42374), Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423730)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC, Water Heaters & Indoor Air Quality Distribution (CRAOAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH), Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (Foodservice) Wholesale (AFAIALAI)

Keywords

• Industrial refrigeration components
• HVAC-R distribution
• Refrigeration compressors
• Cooling system parts
• Commercial refrigeration equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Ankara

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of imported refrigeration and cooling system components including compressors, heat exchangers, valves, fans, service equipment, and accessories to Turkish manufacturers. The company imports world-renowned brands and makes them available to Turkish industry.
2. Engineering Support Services: Technical support provided alongside products, helping customers select appropriate products and capacities for their projects and manufacturing processes, minimizing risk of technical issues post-manufacturing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Espa Soğutma imports and distributes refrigeration and cooling-system components from more than 30 world-renowned brands—including Hanbell screw compressors, Panasonic scroll compressors, Temprite oil separators, OLAB components, ZEC thermoplastic hoses, and Inficon/Fieldpiece leak detectors—selling them unit-by-unit to Turkish industrial refrigeration, commercial cooling, and HVAC manufacturers. The company also offers two house brands (Lett and GFM) for plate heat exchangers, copper fittings, glycerin pressure gauges, and axial fan motors, and complements its product sales with pre-sales engineering support to help customers select appropriate components and capacities.

Product overview

Espa Soğutma is an industrial refrigeration components distributor founded in 1987, operating in the heating-cooling-air conditioning sector. The company serves as the exclusive Turkish distributor for major global brands including Hanbell (screw compressors), Panasonic (scroll compressors), Temprite (oil separators), OLAB (FastLock connection solutions), ZEC (thermoplastic hoses), Boyard (rotary compressors), ebm-papst (fans), Vibratig (vibration absorbers), and Lett (manometers and plate heat exchangers). Their product portfolio spans compressors, oil separators, fans, heat exchangers, expansion valves, line equipment, pressure control equipment, service equipment (leak detectors, digital manifolds, thermometers, clamp meters), filter driers, and accessories. The company offers both imported international brands and their own Lett and GFM registered Turkish brands. They provide technical engineering support alongside their products to help Turkish manufacturers select appropriate products for their applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lett: Turkish registered brand for plate heat exchangers, established in the refrigeration sector since 2008. Products are used by manufacturers in Turkey, Europe, Middle East, and Russia.
• GFM

Products and services

• Compressors (Scroll and Screw) Distributed brand of refrigeration compressors including Hanbell screw compressors (world's largest screw compressor manufacturer, suitable for continuous 24/7 process cooling with slide valve or inverter capacity control), Panasonic scroll compressors, Copeland scroll compressors, and Boyard horizontal rotary compressors for industrial cooling and heat pumps. Sold to Turkish refrigeration and air-conditioning manufacturers.
• Temprite Oil Separators Temprite oil separators with 99% oil separation efficiency, including 130 Series combined oil separators for transcritical CO2 systems and 239A accessible combined oil separator for transcritical CO2 applications. Reduces oil levels, saves time, reduces noise, holds solidified dirt, and saves energy. Sold to Turkish industrial refrigeration system manufacturers.
• OLAB Cooling and Connection Components OLAB refrigeration components including FastLock connection equipment that enables system connections without welding, preventing 100% of gas leaks. 100% Italian-made products sold to Turkish refrigeration and HVAC-R manufacturers seeking reliable, leak-free connections.
• ZEC Thermoplastic Hoses Special polymer alloy thermoplastic hoses and connection parts from ZEC, combining polyamide (PA) and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) for lower gas permeability, higher flexibility, and excellent barrier effect during gas transmission. Helium Permeability tested in external laboratories. Used in hydraulic, pneumatic, and cooling gas applications by Turkish manufacturers.
• Axial Fans and Fan Motors High-efficiency axial fans and fan motors for condenser air circulation and heat transfer, including ebm-papst brand fans and GFM-registered Turkish brand axial fan motors. Sold to Turkish industrial cooling and HVAC-R manufacturers.
• Plate Heat Exchangers Plate heat exchangers for customized cooling applications, including Lett brand plate heat exchangers and Gökçeler/REFCOMP-manufactured compact, horizontal, and vertical liquid tanks, oil tanks, oil separators, oil filters, suction line accumulators, silencers, and cartridge housings. Sold to Turkish refrigeration and HVAC-R manufacturers.
• Thermostatic Expansion Valves Thermostatic expansion valves (ERVE and ERZE series) for refrigerant flow control in cooling systems. Sold to Turkish refrigeration and HVAC-R system manufacturers.
• Line Equipment (Solenoid Valves and Refrigerant Flow Components) Solenoid valves and other line equipment for directing refrigerant flow in cooling and refrigeration systems. Sold to Turkish industrial refrigeration and HVAC-R manufacturers.
• Pressure Control Equipment Pressure switches, pressostats, and pressure gauges (including Wika manometers and pressure measuring instruments) for protecting compressors from high/low pressure conditions and monitoring system pressure. Sold to Turkish HVAC-R manufacturers and service companies.
• Service Equipment (Leak Detectors, Digital Manifolds, Thermometers) Refrigerant leak detectors (Inficon D-TEK 3 with infrared sensor, Fieldpiece DR58EU heated diode, Fieldpiece DR82EU infrared), wireless digital manifolds (JL3KH6 with 1000 ft range, Job Link System App, A2L compatible), thermometers, clamp meters, and recovery units (MR45). Sold to Turkish HVAC-R service companies and technicians for installation, maintenance, and repair workflows.
• Filter Driers Filter driers that remove moisture and unwanted particles from cooling and compressed air systems, protecting system components and ensuring reliability. Sold to Turkish industrial refrigeration and HVAC-R manufacturers.
• Rectorseal Cleaning Fluids 100% American-made cleaning chemicals from Rectorseal for HVAC-R maintenance and cleaning operations. Sold to Turkish HVAC-R service companies and technicians.
• Vibratig Vibration Absorbers Vibration absorbers that reduce machine vibrations, increase performance, and extend equipment life in cooling and refrigeration systems. Sold to Turkish industrial refrigeration and HVAC-R manufacturers.
• Lett Glycerin Pressure Gauges Lett-branded glycerin pressure gauges for monitoring pressure values in cooling systems. Sold to Turkish industrial refrigeration and HVAC-R manufacturers and service companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% oil separation efficiency with Temprite oil separators
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• RectorsealminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Rectorseal cleaning fluids are available through Espa Soğutma. Founded in 1937 in the United States, 100% American-made. Known for innovative products and brands that increase efficiency and improve reliability.
• OLABcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2024Distribution agreement signed in December 2024. Founded in Italy in 1988, 100% Italian-made. OLAB is an innovative market leader in cooling, carbon dioxide, and fluid control sectors worldwide. OLAB FastLock technology enables connections without welding, preventing 100% of gas leaks.
• Gökçeler SoğutmaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 October 2024Espa Soğutma cooperates with Gökçeler which manufactures under REFCOMP brand. Product range includes compact, horizontal, and vertical liquid tanks, oil tanks, oil separators, oil filters, suction line accumulators, silencers, and cartridge housings.
• Johnson ControlscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2023Espa Soğutma participated in Johnson Controls dealer meeting in Dubai. Board members Füsun Baysal and Törehan Tetik received Partnership plaque from Mr. Rick Van Buren, VP of Johnson Controls. Sale of Johnson Controls' Penn products is exclusively handled by Espa.
• FieldpiececoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016Espa is the sole solution partner in Turkey for Fieldpiece gas leak detectors. Fieldpiece recognized Espa as partner of the month in 2024. Products include DR58EU and DR82EU leak detectors, digital manifolds, clamp meters.
• TempritecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2004Espa has represented Temprite for 20 years with global presence. Temprite oil separators achieve 99% oil separation efficiency, reduce oil levels, save time, reduce noise, and save energy. Products include 130 Series for CO2 systems and 239A model for industrial applications.
• HanbellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1987Espa Soğutma is the sole authorized distributor (tek yetkili distribütör) of Hanbell screw compressors in Turkey. Hanbell is the world's largest screw compressor manufacturer. Products include RC2 Series Vidalı Kompresörler (screw compressors) for industrial refrigeration applications.
• PanasoniccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1987Panasonic scroll compressors are available in all models at Espa Soğutma. Panasonic is described as one of the world's largest scroll compressor brands, offering quality and cost-effectiveness for cooling systems.
• InficoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1987Espa is the sole solution partner in Turkey for Inficon gas leak detectors. Products include D-TEK 3 refrigerant leak detector with heated diode sensor, detecting traditional refrigerants, CO2, and flammable gases.
• LettcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 1987Lett is a registered Turkish brand established since 2008 in the refrigeration sector. Products include plate heat exchangers, copper fittings, and glycerin pressure gauges. Lett products are also used by manufacturers in Turkey, Europe, Middle East, and Russia.
• GFMminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 1987GFM is a registered Turkish brand established since 2008 in the refrigeration sector. Products include axial fan motors.
• ZECcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1987ZEC (founded 1961) is Europe's largest hydraulic-pneumatic hose manufacturer. Specializes in thermoplastic hoses and connection parts for hydraulic, pneumatic, and cooling gases. Products have excellent barrier effect during gas transmission, tested with Helium Permeability tests.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Danfoss: Denmark-based global manufacturer of refrigeration and HVAC components (compressors, valves, controls, sensors). Espa distributes competing component brands but Danfoss's direct Turkey presence and increasing product breadth (especially CO2/heat pump components) is a structural competitor and partial supplier overlap.
• Bitzer: Germany-based global manufacturer of refrigeration compressors (screw, scroll, reciprocating). Espa currently distributes Hanbell as a screw compressor alternative; Bitzer's direct presence in Turkey/EMEA competes for the same industrial refrigeration OEM customers Espa serves.
• Güntner: Germany-based manufacturer of heat exchangers and refrigeration components. Espa distributes complementary heat exchanger products (Eşanjörler) and competes with Güntner for inclusion in Turkish OEM refrigeration system designs — relevant for understanding the supplier-manufacturer power balance.

Broad incumbents

• Beijer Ref: Sweden-based publicly traded refrigeration components distributor (~$1B+ revenue) operating across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. Same business model — wholesale distribution of refrigeration/HVAC components — but at vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach, providing a public-market benchmark for Espa's distribution economics.
• Daikin Turkey: Daikin's direct Turkish subsidiary selling HVAC and refrigeration equipment. Espa also distributes Daikin products but competes for the same end-customers. Daikin Turkey's vertical presence is the structural competitive threat that could reduce Espa's pricing power on Daikin-line items.
• Carrier Enterprise: Carrier's distribution arm serving the Americas and parts of EMEA. Operates a similar authorized-distributor model in HVAC and refrigeration, demonstrating how a manufacturer-tied distribution business scales internationally — a relevant reference for Espa's potential expansion path.
• Johnstone Supply: US-based wholesale distributor of HVAC/R equipment and parts with 450+ branches. Similar business model (exclusive-brand distributor relationship + technical customer support) and similar product breadth, providing a benchmark for HVAC distribution operating leverage at scale.
• Epta: Italy-headquartered global manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment and components. Espa partners with Gökçeler Soğutma (REFCOMP brand) which is a smaller Turkish equivalent; Epta represents the scaled-up M&A/commercial refrigeration consolidation path that Espa could pursue or compete against.
• Watsco: Largest HVAC distributor in the Americas (NYSE: WSO). Sells refrigeration/HVAC components through a branch network to contractors. Useful macro-comparable for HVAC distribution unit economics, working capital intensity, and brand-agreement dynamics — though operating in a far more mature and consolidated market.

Direct peers

• İklimsa: Turkish HVAC distributor (Carrier brand licensee). Most direct comparable in Turkey — same product categories (compressors, HVAC components), same B2B customer base (Turkish manufacturers and contractors), and same geographic focus. Comparing Espa against İklimsa reveals the relative scale and competitive positioning within Turkey's HVAC distribution market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 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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