Transcold New Zealand

What Transcold New Zealand does

Transcold New Zealand is a privately held specialist distributor and service provider of temperature-controlled transport equipment, founded in 1976 and headquartered in Takanini, Auckland, with additional service centres in Hamilton and Christchurch. The company operates as the authorized Carrier Transicold dealer and Dhollandia tail lift distributor for New Zealand, and in 2025 added AddVolt plug-in electric auxiliary power systems to its portfolio. Its customer base spans small transport operators through to large logistics enterprises across New Zealand, with publicly named customers including foodservice distributor Martin Brower (seven-year-plus partnership).

The company's product portfolio centers on three lines: Carrier transport refrigeration units for refrigerated trucks, trailers, and vans; Dhollandia hydraulic tail lifts ranging from 150kg light-duty to 32,000kg heavy-lift systems; and AddVolt electric auxiliary power systems designed to reduce diesel consumption, emissions, noise, and maintenance costs. These products are backed by an in-house technical sales, engineering support, and 24/7 service network that extends nationwide through authorized service agents. Notable technical differentiators include Dhollandia's in-house manufactured mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components and corrosion-resistant Protection PLUS and Hot-Dip Zinc Plated finishes.

Transcold monetizes through a combination of hardware sales (refrigeration units and tail lifts), professional installation services, and recurring servicing and repairs supported by a 24/7 service network. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through direct enquiry via phone (0800 246 244), email, and website forms, with a field sales force including a National Sales Manager and regional service managers engaging enterprise fleet customers. The company distributes directly from its three branches and through a nationwide authorized service agent network.

Name

Transcold New Zealand

Legal name

Transcold

Website

https://transcold.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Transcold New Zealand is a privately held specialist distributor and service provider founded in 1976, supplying Carrier refrigeration units, Dhollandia tail lifts, and AddVolt electric auxiliary power systems to transport and logistics fleets across New Zealand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transport Refrigeration Equipment

NAICS

Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740), Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42374)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Refrigerated Truck/Bus Systems Service (Transport Refrigeration Units) (TLAKABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refrigeration & Cold-Chain Equipment Service (IMAIABAE), Trailer/Container Modifications & Conversions (Liftgates, Linings, Vents, Custom Builds) (TLAKACAM)

Keywords

• Transport refrigeration systems
• Hydraulic tail lifts
• Refrigerated truck equipment
• Temperature-controlled transport
• Commercial vehicle equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Refrigeration Equipment Sales: Sale of Carrier transport refrigeration units for trucks, trailers, and vans. Products are sold directly to transport companies and logistics operators as core temperature-controlled transport equipment.
2. Tail Lift Equipment Sales: Distribution and sale of Dhollandia hydraulic tail lifts ranging from 150kg light-duty to 32,000kg heavy-lift systems for various transport needs.
3. Installation Services: Professional installation of refrigeration units and tail lifts on transport vehicles.
4. Servicing and Repairs: Ongoing maintenance, servicing, and repair services for Carrier refrigeration units and AddVolt systems, supported by 24/7 service network and nationwide authorized service agents.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Transcold New Zealand sells, installs and services temperature-controlled transport equipment for commercial fleets across New Zealand, acting as the authorized Carrier Transicold refrigeration dealer, Dhollandia hydraulic tail lift distributor, and AddVolt electric auxiliary power partner. The portfolio covers Carrier refrigeration units for trucks, trailers and vans; Dhollandia tail lifts from 150 kg light-duty to 32,000 kg heavy-lift models; and AddVolt systems that cut diesel use and emissions on refrigerated trucks. The company also delivers professional installation, ongoing maintenance, repairs and a 24/7 nationwide authorized service agent network.

Product overview

Transcold New Zealand provides a unified portfolio of temperature-controlled transport solutions, combining three distinct product lines: Carrier transport refrigeration units for maintaining precise temperatures in trucks and trailers, Dhollandia hydraulic tail lifts for efficient cargo loading and unloading, and AddVolt electric auxiliary power systems for clean energy integration that reduces emissions and operational costs. These products are sold, installed, and serviced through Transcold's nationwide network with 24/7 support, positioning the company as a one-stop provider for refrigerated transport needs rather than a single unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Carrier Transport Refrigeration Units

Quantifiable outcome

• Dhollandia has over 1 million units sold worldwide with production sites across five countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AddVoltcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Transcold partnered with AddVolt in 2025 to offer clean energy solutions for transportation. AddVolt provides plug-in electric auxiliary power systems for refrigerated trucks that reduce diesel consumption, CO2 emissions, noise, and maintenance costs. This partnership represents Transcold's expansion into sustainable transport solutions.
• DhollandiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2002Transcold is the distributor for Dhollandia in New Zealand. Founded in 1968, Dhollandia is Europe's number one manufacturer of tail lifts with over 1 million units sold worldwide. The partnership began in 2002, built on shared values of quality, reliability, and innovation.
• Carrier TransicoldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1976Transcold is the authorized dealer for Carrier Transicold in New Zealand. Carrier is a global leader in transport refrigeration providing cutting-edge technology for refrigerated trucks and trailers. This partnership has been foundational to Transcold's business since their establishment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Dhollandia: Transcold's NZ-exclusive distribution partner for Dhollandia hydraulic tail lifts. Included as a peer/principal because Dhollandia's product is one of Transcold's three core revenue lines, and the partnership economics directly shape Transcold's tail lift gross margin.
• AddVolt: Transcold's 2025 strategic partner for plug-in electric auxiliary power systems on refrigerated trucks. Included as a peer/principal because AddVolt's electric transport refrigeration product is Transcold's newest and most strategically important line for sustainability-led growth.
• Great Dane (refrigerated trailers): Manufacturer of refrigerated and dry van trailers. Comparable as a complementary supplier in the temperature-controlled transport value chain where Transcold operates; trailer OEMs and TRU dealers co-sell to the same fleet customers.
• Schmitz Cargobull: Europe's largest refrigerated trailer manufacturer and a major buyer/integrator of TRU equipment. Comparable as a downstream customer of transport refrigeration OEMs that influences specification choices Transcold must support.
• Wabash National (refrigerated trailers): Major North American refrigerated and dry van trailer manufacturer. Comparable as a fleet-side customer/integrator of transport refrigeration systems; like other trailer OEMs they affect specifications and dealer economics for TRU distributors.

Broad incumbents

• Carrier Transicold: Parent OEM of Transcold's core refrigeration product line and the global leader in transport refrigeration. Comparable as the brand Transcold exclusively represents in NZ; Carrier's broader portfolio (container, trailer, truck) is the upstream counterparty to Transcold's dealer business.

Direct peers

• Thermo King (Ingersoll Rand): Global manufacturer of transport refrigeration units and the principal competitor to Carrier Transicold. Comparable because Transcold is a Carrier dealer, and Thermo King has its own global dealer network selling and servicing essentially the same product category (TRUs for trucks/trailers).
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Thermal Transport): Mitsubishi competes in transport refrigeration alongside Carrier and Thermo King through regional distributors. Comparable as another major TRU OEM whose dealer/distributor economics mirror Transcold's Carrier franchise.
• Daikin (Reefer / Transport Refrigeration): Daikin has expanded into refrigerated transport equipment via its acquisition of Zanotti and other brands. Comparable as a competing transport refrigeration OEM that distributes through regional dealers in the same category Transcold serves.

Regional players

• Hubbard Refrigeration: Established NZ-based refrigeration services provider (commercial and industrial). Comparable as another NZ-focused refrigeration specialist competing for similar service customers and workforce, though focused on stationary HVAC/industrial refrigeration rather than transport.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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