Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Transport Europe GmbH

What Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Transport Europe GmbH does

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Transport Europe GmbH (MTTE) is the European distribution, sales, and service subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, headquartered in Osnabrück, Germany, and operating as a private limited company (GmbH) since 2018. The company specializes in fully electric transport refrigeration systems for commercial vehicles, positioning itself as the pioneer in this category in Europe and targeting fleet operators, logistics companies, and transport businesses serving cold chain, pharmaceutical, and retail distribution segments.

Its core product portfolio centers on the MITSUBISHI TE30 and TEJ130 all-electric units, the TE20/TE30 plug-in hybrid series with automatic mode switching and battery backup operation, and larger semi-trailer units including the TFV150, TFV2000, TDJ, TDJS, and TU. These systems operate independently of the vehicle engine, use R410A refrigerant, and integrate with truck OEMs including MAN (eTGM), Mercedes-Benz (Sprinter), Fiat (Ducato), and trailer OEMs such as Schmitz Cargobull and Kiesling. Service revenue is generated through the Coolline 24-hour breakdown service, maintenance contracts, and a telematics offering for fleet monitoring.

The company goes to market through a mix of direct national and international sales, distributor partners (e.g., Plastoblok in Italy), OEM partnerships, an authorized service partner network, demo vehicles for customer testing, and trade fair participation (notably IAA Transportation 2022). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and appears to be quote-based given the B2B nature of commercial transport refrigeration equipment. As a wholly-owned subsidiary within the larger Mitsubishi Heavy Industries ecosystem, MTTE benefits from the parent group's thermal engineering capabilities, brand recognition, and financial backing without independent external funding.

Name

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Transport Europe GmbH

Legal name

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Transport Europe GmbH

Website

https://mhi-tte.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Transport Europe GmbH is the European subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, selling fully electric and plug-in hybrid transport refrigeration units (TE30, TEJ130, TFV150, TFV2000) plus 24h service, maintenance contracts, and telematics to fleet operators, logistics companies, pharmaceutical distributors, and retailers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transport Refrigeration Systems

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems (IMAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refrigerated Truck/Bus Systems Service (Transport Refrigeration Units) (TLAKABAI), Automotive Refrigerant Lines, Hoses & Thermal Plumbing (IMACALAG)

Keywords

• Transport refrigeration systems
• Electric refrigeration units
• Cold chain logistics
• Commercial vehicle cooling
• Trailer refrigeration equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Osnabrück

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transport Refrigeration Unit Sales: Sale of fully electric and plug-in hybrid transport refrigeration units including TE30, TEJ130, TFV150, TFV2000 models. These are physical products sold to fleet operators and logistics companies.
2. Aftermarket Services and Spare Parts: 24-hour service support, maintenance contracts, and spare parts supply for installed refrigeration systems.
3. Service Partner Network: Breakdown service and maintenance contracts through a network of service partners across Europe.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Transport Europe manufactures and sells fully electric and plug-in hybrid transport refrigeration systems for commercial vehicles, including bulkhead, undermount, and semi-trailer configurations. Its product range spans the TE30 urban distribution unit through the TEJ130 for larger electric trucks and the TFV150/TFV2000 semi-trailer units, supplemented by Coolline 24h breakdown service, telematics, and maintenance contracts. Customers are fleet operators, logistics providers, and cold-chain businesses across Europe seeking engine-independent, climate-friendly refrigeration.

Product overview

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Transport Europe (MTTE) is a pioneer in fully electric transport refrigeration systems. The company offers a portfolio of all-electric refrigeration units including the TE30 (for urban distribution), TEJ130 (for larger vehicles), TFV150 and TFV2000 (for semi-trailers), TDJ/TDJS, and TU (underfloor units). These products are available as nose mount, undermount, and semi-trailer configurations. The offering is complemented by Coolline 24-hour service, telematics solutions, and maintenance contracts, providing complete temperature-controlled transport solutions for the pharmaceutical, retail, and electrical cooling industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Coolline: 24-hour service support brand for their transport refrigeration fleet.

Products and services

• MITSUBISHI TE30 All-electric transport refrigeration system designed for urban distribution vehicles such as the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Fiat Ducato. Operates independently of the vehicle engine, uses R410A refrigerant, and provides quiet operation for city deliveries.
• MITSUBISHI TEJ130 Fully electric transport refrigeration unit designed for larger vehicles such as the MAN eTGM electric truck, supporting sustainable cold-chain transport for heavy commercial vehicles.
• MITSUBISHI TFV150

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy consumption reduced by 14-54% compared with conventional units
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• MAN Truck & Bus SEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2021Strategic partnership with MAN Truck & Bus SE featuring the MAN eTGM electric truck equipped with MITSUBISHI TEJ130 fully electric refrigeration unit. The partnership was highlighted through the BRLO ZERO beer delivery demonstration to the Greentech Festival 2021, showcasing sustainable cold chain transport solutions.
• PlastoblokregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 April 2020Italian distributor partner that installs MITSUBISHI TE30 refrigeration units. Plastoblok completed the first TE30 installation in Italy, representing the company's distribution network expansion in the Italian market.
• Schmitz CargobullregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership featuring Schmitz Cargobull SKO 24/L semi-trailer equipped with MITSUBISHI TFV150 refrigeration unit as a demo vehicle for customer testing and evaluation.
• KieslingregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment partnership where Kiesling cooling bodies are combined with MITSUBISHI TE30 units in demo vehicles such as the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for customer demonstrations.
• Mercedes-BenzregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVehicle partnership for demo truck program featuring Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with Kiesling cooling body and MITSUBISHI TE30 all-electric refrigeration system for urban distribution demonstrations.
• FiatregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVehicle partnership for demo truck program featuring Fiat Ducato with MITSUBISHI TE30 all-electric refrigeration system for urban distribution demonstrations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Webasto: Webasto is a broad automotive thermal management and HVAC supplier with truck and e-mobility thermal products, making it a wider-portfolio competitor in vehicle thermal systems.
• Dometic: Dometic is a broad refrigeration and climate-control specialist serving commercial transport, RV, and marine, with transport refrigeration units that overlap with MTTE's offerings.

Direct peers

• Zanotti (Zanotti S.p.A.): Zanotti manufactures transport refrigeration units for trucks and trailers, including electric models, and is a direct competitor in the European commercial vehicle refrigeration market.
• GAH (Groeneveld): GAH supplies transport refrigeration and cooling systems for commercial vehicles in Europe, overlapping with MTTE's refrigerated truck and trailer product lines.
• Thermo King (Ingersoll Rand): Thermo King is the other dominant incumbent in transport refrigeration, offering both diesel and electric TRUs and the largest service network in Europe, directly competing with MTTE.
• Carrier Transicold: Carrier's transport refrigeration division is the global market leader in truck and trailer refrigeration units, directly competing with MTTE's electric TRU portfolio across Europe.
• Frigoblock: Frigoblock specializes in electric transport refrigeration units, competing head-to-head with MTTE's TE30/TEJ130 in the European all-electric TRU segment.

Emerging players

• Hubbard Products: Hubbard Products designs transport refrigeration and cooling systems for niche commercial applications, overlapping with MTTE's refrigerated transport portfolio.
• Engico (HZPT Group): Engico and similar equipment specialists are emerging in refrigerated transport bodies and cooling integrations, providing alternative channels for fleet operators.

Regional players

• Hwasung Thermo (Korea): Hwasung Thermo is an Asian-based manufacturer of transport refrigeration units; while primarily regional, it represents cross-border competition in the global TRU 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

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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