Refrigerant

What Refrigerant does

Zhejiang NOF Chemical Co. Ltd., operating under the FRIOFLOR (India market) and MERITAGE (China market) brands, is a B2B refrigerant gas manufacturer and exporter incorporated in 2004 and headquartered in Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province, China. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio spanning three generations of refrigerants: HFCs (R134A, R32, R404A, R407C, R410A, R507, R422D, R438A, R23), HCFCs (R22, R141b), and hydrocarbon refrigerants (R290 propane, R600A isobutane), alongside MAPP gas, industrial helium, and refrigerant service accessories such as manifold gauges. Manufacturing is supported by in-house laboratory testing that guarantees gas purity of 99.93% or higher, and an integrated cylinder production subsidiary that produces both disposable cylinders (6.5–13.6 kg) and refillable cylinders (12–800 L), as well as ISO tanks and ton tanks for bulk delivery.

The company's technology stack centers on regulated chemical production under a pressure vessel production license issued by China's AQSIQ, with quality compliance certified under CE, DOT, KGS, and REACH standards. The firm is recognized as one of the top three refrigerant manufacturers in China, with stated production capacity of 20,000 cylinders of R410A per day and container loading capacity of 1,140–1,150 cylinders per 20-foot container. Its products serve HVAC and air-conditioning manufacturers (including enterprise OEM customers Panasonic and York A/C), automotive and transportation refrigeration, commercial and industrial cold storage, and household appliance manufacturers. Production operates from facilities in Zhejiang and Shandong (Zhengzhou), China, plus a sales office in Gurugram, India.

The revenue model is direct B2B factory-to-enterprise sales of refrigerant gases in a range of packaging formats, priced on a per-unit basis (USD 35–75 per cylinder depending on refrigerant type, with MOQs of ~800 cylinders for SKUs such as R410A). Payment terms follow standard international trade practice (T/T 30/70 against B/L, or L/C). Distribution is handled by an in-house multilingual sales team (English, Spanish, French, Russian), with exports to Europe, the USA, South and Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Japan, and Korea since 2004. In 2024 the company received a significant allocation of HFC production quota under China's Kigali Amendment implementation, positioning it to benefit from tightening regulatory supply.

Name

Refrigerant

Legal name

Zhejiang NOF Chemical Co. Ltd.

Website

https://frioflor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Zhejiang NOF Chemical Co. Ltd. (FRIOFLOR/MERITAGE) is a Chinese B2B manufacturer and global exporter of HFC, HCFC, and HC refrigerant gases plus cylinders, supplying HVAC, automotive, commercial refrigeration, and appliance OEMs worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refrigerant Gas Manufacturing

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512), Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (42469), Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

SIC

Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAEACAG

Electronics & Semiconductor High-Purity Gases

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Industrial Gases

SECONDARYIMAEACAL

Gas Handling Equipment & Storage (Cylinders/Tanks/Valves)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Industrial Gases

SECONDARYIMAEACAE

Specialty & Calibration Gas Mixtures

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Industrial Gases

Keywords

• Refrigerant gas manufacturing
• HFC refrigerant production
• Freon gas export
• Hydrocarbon refrigerant supply
• Pressure vessel cylinders

Headquarters

HQ city

Zhoushan City

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Refrigerant Gas Sales: Direct B2B sales of refrigerant gases (HFC, HCFC, HC types) in various packaging formats including disposable cylinders, refillable cylinders, ISO tanks, and ton tanks. One-time product sales with recurring customer relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Zhejiang NOF Chemical Co. Ltd. (FRIOFLOR) manufactures and exports refrigerant gases across HFC, HCFC, and HC categories, including R134A, R410A, R22, R290, R600A, and specialty blends, packaged in disposable cylinders, refillable cylinders, ISO tanks, and ton tanks. The company also produces Mapp Gas, Helium Gas, and refrigerant manifold gauges, with in-house cylinder manufacturing and laboratory testing to guarantee purity above 99.93%. Products are sold B2B to OEM customers in HVAC, automotive, commercial refrigeration, and household appliance manufacturing across Europe, the USA, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Japan, and Korea.

Product overview

Zhejiang NOF Chemical Co. Ltd. (FRIOFLOR Group) operates as a B2B refrigerant gas manufacturer and exporter established in 2004. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of refrigerant gases across three generations: HFC refrigerants (R134A, R32, R404A, R407C, R410A, R507, R422D, R438A, R23), HCFC refrigerants (R22, R141b), and HC refrigerants (R290 Propane, R600A Isobutane). The company also offers Mapp Gas, Helium Gas, and refrigerant spare parts including manifold gauges. Products are sold under two brands: FRIOFLOR (India) and MERITAGE (China). The offering includes various packaging options ranging from small canisters (80g-1000g) to disposable cylinders (6.5KG-13.6KG), refillable cylinders (12L-800L), and bulk solutions via ISO tanks and ton tanks. Production facilities are located in Zhejiang, China and Haryana, India, with exports to Europa, USA, Asia, Middle East, Africa, Japan, and Korea.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FRIOFLOR: Primary brand for refrigerant gas products; FRIOFLOR brand used for India market.
• MERITAGE

Products and services

• HFC Refrigerant (R134A, R32, R404A, R407C, R410A, R507, R422D, R438A, R23) Hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants for air conditioning, refrigeration, and automotive applications, including R134A (automotive AC), R410A (residential and commercial AC), R32 (inverter AC), and R404A (commercial refrigeration). Sold to HVAC OEMs, automotive manufacturers, and commercial refrigeration operators.
• HCFC Refrigerant (R22, R141b) Hydrochlorofluorocarbon refrigerants including R22 (being phased out under Montreal Protocol) and R141b (used in specific applications). Sold to industrial and commercial refrigeration customers.
• HC Refrigerant (R290 Propane, R600A Isobutane) Hydrocarbon refrigerants with near-zero ODP and low GWP, including R290 (propane) and R600A (isobutane). Sold as natural refrigerant alternatives for household refrigerators and small commercial refrigeration applications.
• Mapp Gas Industrial Mapp Gas product for welding, brazing, and heating applications.
• Helium Gas Industrial helium gas available in 7L, 13.4L, and 22.4L cylinder sizes for industrial, medical, and laboratory applications.
• Refrigerant Spare Parts (Manifold Gauge) Refrigerant service and testing equipment including manifold gauges for measuring pressure and temperature in refrigeration systems.
• Disposable Cylinders Single-use steel cylinders for refrigerant gases in various sizes including 6.5KG, 10.9KG, 11.3KG, and 13.6KG for different refrigerant types.
• Refillable Cylinders Reusable cylinders for refrigerant gases including 12KG, 50KG/118L, 200KG/400L, and 400KG/800L capacities for repeated refrigerant distribution.
• ISO Tank / Ton Tank Large-volume packaging solutions including ISO tanks (10T/24m3) and ton tanks (380KG) for bulk refrigerant transportation and storage.
• Small Canisters Small pressurized cans in 80g, 100g, 120g, 250g, 300g, 420g, and 1000g sizes for consumer and small-scale refrigerant applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gas purity guaranteed at 99.93%+ (up to 99.99%)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PanasoniccoreOthersLong-term supplier relationship for refrigerant gas used in Panasonic air conditioning products. Significant enterprise customer demonstrating quality assurance for OEM applications.
• York A/CcoreOthersSupplier of refrigerant gases for York air conditioning systems. Major commercial HVAC brand customer validating product quality and supply reliability.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Air Products and Chemicals: Industrial gas and specialty chemical manufacturer with global scale and significant presence in helium and high-purity gases. Competes with FRIOFLOR in the helium and specialty gas segment and has far greater R&D and regulatory resources.
• Air Liquide: Industrial gas major with broad chemical and gas manufacturing portfolio including specialty gas mixtures and electronics-grade gases. Comparable high-purity focus (achieved via dedicated QC labs) and global distribution reach.
• Linde: Global industrial gas giant producing atmospheric and processed gases (helium, hydrogen, specialty gas mixtures). Broader portfolio than FRIOFLOR but overlaps in helium gas and specialty gas blending, with greater scale and geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Daikin: Largest HVAC manufacturer globally and a major refrigerant producer (R-32, R-410A equivalents). Vertically integrated like FRIOFLOR but at vastly greater scale, with proprietary low-GWP chemistries driving refrigerant specification in the OEM market.
• Harp International: UK-based independent refrigerant and industrial gas supplier with HFC, HCFC, and HFO portfolio. Comparable mid-size specialty refrigerant manufacturer competing for similar export and OEM accounts.
• Chemours: Global fluorochemicals leader and the producer of the Freon™ brand, the most recognized refrigerant trademark globally. Competes directly with FRIOFLOR across HFC refrigerants (R134a, R410a, R404a) and is the primary Western incumbent in the same product category.
• A-Gas: Specialty refrigerant and refrigerant-recovery supplier with strong UK and European presence. Comparable mid-scale refrigerant specialist competing for the same downstream OEM and service-channel customers.
• Honeywell: Manufactures Genetron® refrigerants across HFC and HFO chemistries (R1234yf, R449A) and is a dominant global refrigerant supplier. Directly comparable product portfolio and customer base, with greater resources for next-generation low-GWP development.
• Orbia (Koura): Fluorinated specialties business (formerly Mexichem/Koura) producing HFC refrigerants and fluoropolymers. Direct competitor in commodity refrigerant gases, particularly in Latin America and Europe where FRIOFLOR also exports.
• Arkema: Produces the Forane® brand of HFC and HFO refrigerants and is one of the major Western refrigerant manufacturers. Competes head-to-head with FRIOFLOR in commodity HFCs and is investing in low-GWP alternatives such as R1234yf.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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