Frilux Cooling Solutions

What Frilux Cooling Solutions does

Frilux Cooling Solutions is a Brazilian manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment headquartered in Mafra, Santa Catarina. Founded in 2001, the company operates from a 13,000m² built facility on 43,000m² of land and claims 23+ years of continuous presence in the Brazilian market. Its product catalog comprises 19 categories — including minicâmaras (commercial and meat-specific), pass-through units, bread fermentation chambers, service counters, draft-beer counters, horizontal and vertical freezers, ice machines, ice cream displays, modular island displays, visibility coolers, self-service cases and tables, vertical beer coolers, meat display cases, buffet lines, and a premium 'Suprema' sub-brand. All units use polyurethane-injected insulation and LED lighting, are certified to INMETRO Portaria 371, and are validated at 32°C and 65% relative humidity per ISO 23953-2 Class 4.

Manufacturing is anchored by a fully automated steel processing line (the company states it was the first in its segment to deploy one), laser cutting machines, automated vacuum and refrigerant-gas charging stations, and a climate simulation laboratory enabling product testing across diverse international conditions. The firm employs 16 people, including engineers, technicians, and designers, some with over 32 years of refrigeration-industry experience.

The business model is hardware-led. Frilux sells equipment via a dual-layer channel of institutional representatives and authorized resellers covering all 27 Brazilian states, plus direct federal/state/municipal public procurement (licitações) and a dedicated international export channel active for 17+ years. Secondary revenue comes from B2B-only replacement parts (CNPJ required) and 6-month warranty plus after-warranty technical service. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; BNDES Card financing is available to end customers. The company is privately held, with no disclosed investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity on record.

Name

Frilux Cooling Solutions

Legal name

FRILUX COOLING SOLUTIONS

Website

https://frilux.ind.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Frilux Cooling Solutions is a privately held Brazilian manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment, founded in 2001 in Mafra, Santa Catarina. It produces 19 product categories — freezers, display cases, beer coolers, ice machines, and specialty units — for food service, retail, beverage, and government customers across all 27 Brazilian states and selected export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems (IMAHAKAA)

Keywords

• Commercial refrigeration equipment
• Cold storage solutions
• Food service refrigeration
• Display cases
• Beverage cooling equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Mafra

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Sales: Frilux generates revenue primarily from the manufacture and sale of commercial refrigeration equipment, including mini-chambers, freezers, display cases, service counters, ice machines, and specialty units. Sales are conducted through a network of institutional representatives, authorized dealers, direct government procurement, and international exports.
2. Replacement Parts Sales: Revenue is generated from the sale of replacement parts to authorized service providers and commercial customers. Parts sales are conducted via email and WhatsApp, with sales limited to business customers (CNPJ required, not sold to individuals).
3. Technical Support and Repair Services: Frilux provides technical assistance and repair services under a 6-month warranty, with after-warranty services available. Services include labor and component replacement for manufacturing defects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Frilux Cooling Solutions manufactures and sells commercial refrigeration equipment, including mini cold rooms, freezers (horizontal and vertical), display cases, service counters, draft beer counters, ice machines, self-service units, modular island displays, and the Suprema-branded premium display line. Products are sold primarily through institutional representatives and authorized resellers covering all 27 Brazilian states, with additional direct sales to government entities via public procurement and international exports to multiple countries. All products carry INMETRO Portaria 371 safety certification and feature LED lighting and polyurethane-injected insulation.

Product overview

Frilux Cooling Solutions offers a comprehensive portfolio of commercial refrigeration equipment manufactured in Brazil. The product lineup spans 19 distinct product categories including mini cold rooms (commercial and meat-specific), pass-through units, bread fermentation chambers, service counters, draft beer counters, horizontal and vertical freezers, ice cream displays with snow cone machines, modular island displays, ice machines, visibility coolers, Suprema-branded premium display cases, vertical beer coolers, self-service display cases and tables, meat display cases, and a complete buffet line. All products feature polyurethane foam insulation and are certified to INMETRO Portaria 371 safety standards. The company serves the Brazilian domestic market and exports to international markets, with products designed for testing at 32°C and 65% relative humidity conditions per ISO 23953-2 Class 4 standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Minicâmara Comercial Compact mini cold room designed for commercial refrigeration storage in retail environments. Provides temperature-controlled storage for food service and retail businesses.
• Minicâmara para Carnes Mini cold room specifically designed for meat storage and refrigeration in butcher shops, meat markets, and food service operations.
• Pass-Through Pass-through refrigeration unit allowing access from both sides, designed for food service operations where workflow requires entry and exit on opposite sides.
• Câmara para Fermentação de Pães Controlled-temperature chamber for bread fermentation in bakery operations, providing optimal conditions for dough proofing.
• Balcão de Serviço e Condimentador Service counter and condiment display unit for commercial food service environments, providing refrigerated workspace and condiment presentation.
• Balcão de Chopp Draft beer counter display unit for bars and restaurants, designed to maintain optimal temperature for draft beer service.
• Freezer Horizontal Horizontal chest freezer for commercial cold storage applications, providing frozen food storage in food service and retail environments.
• Vitrine de Gelatos e Máquina de Raspadinha Ice cream display case combined with snow cone (raspadinha) machine for frozen dessert service in retail and food service establishments.
• Ilha Modular Modular island display case system for flexible retail refrigeration layouts, enabling customizable store floor configurations.
• Freezer Vertical Upright vertical freezer for commercial cold storage and display, providing frozen food storage with vertical merchandising capability.
• Máquinas de Gelo Commercial ice making machines for on-site ice production in food service, beverage, and retail establishments.
• Visacooler e Expositor Vertical Vertical visibility cooler and display case for beverages and perishable goods, providing glass-door merchandising refrigeration for retail stores.
• Expositor Suprema Premium display case under the Suprema sub-brand for high-end retail refrigeration display applications.
• Cervejeira Vertical Upright vertical beer cooler for commercial beverage refrigeration, designed for storing and displaying bottled and canned beer at optimal temperatures.
• Vitrines Suprema Premium display case line under the Suprema sub-brand for retail refrigeration, targeting high-end retail environments.
• Vitrines Autoatendimento Self-service display cases allowing customer-direct product access and selection in retail and food service environments.
• Mesas Autoatendimento Self-service tables for customer-operated food display and selection, enabling grab-and-go merchandising in retail settings.
• Vitrine para Carnes Refrigerated display case specifically designed for meat product presentation in butcher shops and meat markets.
• Linha Buffet Complete buffet line of refrigeration equipment for food service operations, providing a full complement of buffet-service refrigeration units.
• Replacement Parts Service Sale of original Frilux replacement parts to authorized service providers and commercial customers. Sales are restricted to business customers (CNPJ required) and handled via email and WhatsApp.
• Technical Assistance and Repair Services Technical assistance and repair services provided by Frilux under a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects, with after-warranty services available covering labor and component replacement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products tested and certified at 32°C and 65% relative humidity per ISO 23953-2 Class 4 climate standard
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Metalfrio Solutions: Latin American-origin commercial refrigeration manufacturer with global footprint under multiple brands (Metalfrio, Derby, Frilux-adjacent SKUs). Directly comparable to Frilux as a maker of reach-in/display commercial refrigeration equipment serving foodservice and retail across emerging markets.
• True Manufacturing: US-based commercial refrigeration manufacturer producing reach-in refrigerators, freezers, display cases, and prep tables for foodservice and retail. Directly comparable product portfolio and target customer profile to Frilux.
• Turbo Air: Korean/US commercial refrigeration manufacturer focused on reach-in refrigerators, freezers, display cases, and prep equipment for foodservice. Overlaps with Frilux across display cases, freezers, and beverage coolers.
• Hoshizaki: Japanese global manufacturer of commercial refrigeration and ice machines, including reach-in units, display cases, and beer dispensers. Comparable to Frilux across multiple overlapping SKUs in commercial refrigeration and ice equipment.
• Norlake: US-based manufacturer of commercial refrigeration including walk-in cold rooms, reach-ins, and specialty units for foodservice, biomedical, and retail. Comparable cold-room and reach-in product lines to Frilux's mini cold rooms and display cases.
• Beverage-Air: US manufacturer of commercial reach-in refrigerators, freezers, and display cases specialized for foodservice and beverage retail. Comparable to Frilux in product category, channel model, and end-customer profile.
• Master-Bilt: US commercial refrigeration manufacturer producing reach-in coolers/freezers, walk-ins, and specialized refrigeration for foodservice, floral, and industrial customers. Comparable reach-in and walk-in product categories to Frilux.
• Gelopar: Brazilian commercial refrigeration manufacturer producing display cases, freezers, and coolers for foodservice and retail. Direct competitor to Frilux in the Brazilian domestic market with similar product breadth and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Carrier Commercial Refrigeration: Global refrigeration OEM with broad commercial and industrial refrigeration portfolio including display cases, cold rooms, and integrated refrigeration systems. Larger incumbent operating across many segments where Frilux competes selectively.
• Welbilt (Middleby): Global foodservice equipment conglomerate (formerly Welbilt, now under Middleby) producing commercial refrigeration as part of a wider portfolio of cooking, holding, and serving equipment. Broader incumbent with overlapping commercial refrigeration offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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