VAN FROID

What VAN FROID does

Van Froid Climatisation is a privately held French HVAC/R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration) installation and maintenance company founded in 1986 by Mr. Van Tinh and headquartered in Saint Maur des Fossés (Val de Marne), Île-de-France. The company serves professional B2B clients across at least 11 verticals — industrial, hospitality, medical, office, government, retail, education, heritage/culture, social care, collective catering, and (more recently) individual homeowners — with a focus on the Paris and petite couronne region, while extending nationwide reach through its shareholder position in the ARINNA network of 19 climate engineering companies.

Its core offering spans air conditioning (reversible systems), heat pumps (air-to-air and air-to-water), industrial refrigeration and cold rooms, controlled mechanical ventilation (VMC, including double-flux with up to 95% heat recovery), air handling units (CTA), and in-house GTC/GTB building management systems with KNX-certified interoperability. A differentiator is the integrated in-house electrical and regulation department — a design bureau, control cabinet wiring workshop, and on-site connection teams — that enables turnkey delivery without subcontracting regulation work. The company is brand-agnostic, holding approved-installer status across major equipment manufacturers (Daikin, Mitsubishi, Atlantic, Hitachi, Carrier, CIAT, GEA, Trane, Airwell, France Air, Aldes, LTB).

The business model blends one-time project revenue (installation) with recurring revenue (tiered maintenance contracts: Privilège, Privilège+, Excellence, Élite, the last offering up to 7-year total warranty and GTC-connected monitoring) plus transactional premium emergency repair at publicly disclosed hourly and travel rates (€90–€190/hr and €110–€190 per travel). Marketing is sales-led via direct field sales, the company website, organic search, and word-of-mouth referrals; the RGE QUALIPAC certification routes residential customers to Van Froid via state energy subsidies. The company is a member of SNEFCCA and operates independently, with no disclosed external institutional investment.

Name

VAN FROID

Legal name

Van Froid Climatisation

Website

https://vanfroid.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC and Refrigeration Services

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial HVAC Maintenance Agreements & PM Programs (HSAOAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air Conditioner (AC) Repair & Maintenance (HSAOAHAF), New Construction HVAC Rough-In & Final Set (Residential/Light Commercial) (HSAOAGAL)

Keywords

• HVAC installation services
• Industrial refrigeration
• Heat pump systems
• Building management systems
• Climate control maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Maur des Fossés

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HVAC Installation (Equipment + Labour): One-time installation of air conditioning (reversible units, heat pumps, chilled water systems), ventilation systems (VMC, CTA), and industrial refrigeration. Equipment sourced from brand partners (Daikin, Mitsubishi, Atlantic, Hitachi, Carrier, CIAT, GEA, Trane, Airwell, France air, Aldes, LTB) and installed by the company's own field technicians. Revenue is one-time per project.
2. Maintenance Contracts (Privilège, Privilège +, Excellence, Élite): Recurring maintenance contracts providing regular servicing of HVAC and refrigeration installations. Contract levels range from Privilège (1–2 annual visits, basic checks) to Élite (comprehensive coverage with GTC-connected monitoring and up to 7-year total guarantee on parts and labour). Contracts generate predictable recurring revenue and lock in clients for ongoing service.
3. Emergency Repair and On-Demand Labour (Hors-contrat / Astreinte): Hourly labour and travel fees charged at premium rates for out-of-hours emergency callouts, night/weekend/holiday interventions, and ad-hoc repairs outside of contract scope. Revenue is transactional and episodic, driven by breakdowns and urgent needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Van Froid Climatisation provides turnkey HVAC and refrigeration solutions for professional clients in Île-de-France, including study, installation, commissioning, and tiered maintenance of air conditioning systems (reversible units, heat pumps), ventilation (VMC, CTA), industrial refrigeration/cold rooms, and centralized building management (GTC/GTB). Services are delivered with in-house electrical, regulation, and design bureau capabilities, complemented by 24/7 emergency repair and tiered maintenance contracts.

Product overview

Van Froid Climatisation is a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) service company founded in 1986, offering a comprehensive portfolio of climate control solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial clients across Greater Paris. The core offering spans air conditioning systems (including reversible units), heat pumps (air-to-air and air-to-water), industrial refrigeration and cold rooms, ventilation systems (VMC and air handling units/CTA), and building management systems (GTC-GTB). These products are complemented by installation, maintenance, and 24/7 emergency repair services through tiered maintenance contracts (Privilège, Privilège+, Excellence, and Élite). The company operates its own electrical and regulation department, in-house design office, and wiring workshop to deliver integrated, turnkey solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Climatisation (Air Conditioning Installation) Professional air conditioning installation services for commercial, industrial, hospitality, medical, office, and residential clients in Île-de-France, including study, supply, installation, and commissioning of cooling-only and reversible systems.
• Heat Pump Systems (Pompe à chaleur)
• Reversible Air Conditioning Reversible air conditioning systems providing both summer cooling and winter heating via heat pump technology, including DRV (VRF) modular systems for hotels and multi-zone commercial applications.
• Industrial Refrigeration (Réfrigération industrielle) Custom industrial and commercial refrigeration installations including cold rooms, chilled water systems, and process temperature control for industrial and food service clients.
• Air Handling Units (CTA) Centralized air handling units (CTA) for heating, cooling, humidification, and dehumidification of commercial and industrial spaces, including dual-flow configurations with heat recovery up to 95%.
• Controlled Mechanical Ventilation (VMC) Single and dual-flow controlled mechanical ventilation (VMC) systems for air renewal and indoor air quality control in residential and commercial buildings.
• Building Management Systems (GTC/GTB) Centralized technical management (GTC/GTB) services providing remote monitoring, alarm management, and data logging of HVAC and refrigeration installations via a Building Management System.
• Maintenance Contracts (Privilège, Privilège+, Excellence, Élite) Recurring preventive maintenance contracts with multiple tiers (Privilège, Privilège+, Excellence, Élite) offering regular servicing, priority intervention, 24/7 on-call service, and extended warranties up to 7 years.
• Emergency Repair Service (Service Dépannage) 24/7 emergency repair services with on-call support, offering tiered hourly labour rates (90-160 EUR HT) and travel fees (110-190 EUR HT) based on time of day and contract status.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 75% energy savings compared to traditional electric heating systems through reversible heat pump installation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ARINNAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVan Froid is a shareholder of ARINNA, a French climate engineering network founded in 2004 that groups 19 companies covering the entire French territory. ARINNA enables Van Froid's enterprise clients with multiple sites to receive a single point of contact for installation and maintenance nationwide. This partnership allows Van Froid to bid on and execute large-scale multisite contracts across France that would otherwise be beyond the reach of a single Île-de-France company. Van Froid's actionnaire status indicates a significant long-term strategic commitment.
• EDF Bleu CielminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner under EDF's Bleu Ciel programme, which promotes energy efficiency solutions and heat pump installations to EDF's customer base. Van Froid is positioned as an authorised installer eligible to serve EDF customers seeking RGE-certified heat pump installation and to access EDF-linked subsidy programmes.
• DaikincoreTechnology or IntegrationVan Froid is an 'Expert Confort Habitat Daikin', a certified expert partner recognised by Daikin for technical expertise in installing Daikin air conditioning and heat pump systems. Daikin is one of the world's leading HVAC brands and a flagship supplier for Van Froid. The company also benefits from Daikin's brand reputation and technology (inverter technology enabling reversible heating/cooling with the same system).
• AtlanticcoreTechnology or IntegrationVan Froid holds 'Installateur Agrée' (approved installer) status for Atlantic, one of France's leading manufacturers of heat pumps and air conditioning systems. This certification confirms that Van Froid's technicians are trained and approved by Atlantic to install and maintain Atlantic products.
• KNX AssociationcoreTechnology or IntegrationVan Froid holds KNX Partner status and KNX certification. KNX is the only global open standard (ISO/IEC 14543-3) for building automation and home/building control systems. As a KNX-certified installer, Van Froid can design, install, and integrate KNX-compliant building management systems that interoperate with products from any KNX member manufacturer.
• SNEFCCAminorOthersVan Froid is a member of SNEFCCA (Chambre Syndicale des Entreprises du Froid et du Conditionnement d'Air), the French trade chamber for refrigeration and air conditioning companies. SNEFCCA membership provides industry representation, professional networking, and standards advocacy.
• Mitsubishi ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationVan Froid is approved by all major equipment brands and works with Mitsubishi as one of its key suppliers. Mitsubishi is described as the second most popular HVAC brand, known for its automotive-quality manufacturing standards applied to climate control equipment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• SPIE: Major European multi-technical services group (headquartered in France) with a dedicated HVAC, refrigeration, and energy-efficiency practice serving industry, healthcare, and tertiary customers. Competes for the same B2B HVAC install/maintenance contracts as Van Froid, but offers a full multi-technical stack.
• Atlantic (Groupe Atlantic): French HVAC equipment manufacturer with which Van Froid holds 'Installateur Agréé' status. Important OEM partner; comparable in that both operate under French energy-efficiency frameworks, but Atlantic is a manufacturer rather than a competing service provider.
• Daikin France: Leading HVAC equipment manufacturer and one of Van Froid's core OEM partners (Van Froid holds 'Expert Confort Habitat Daikin' status). Not a direct competitor in installation, but a key supply-side counterpart whose pricing, channel strategy, and subsidy programs shape Van Froid's go-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• Eiffage Énergie Systèmes: French division of Eiffage providing electrical, HVAC, and energy services to industrial, commercial, and public-sector clients. Directly comparable customer base and HVAC installation/maintenance capabilities, with substantially larger geographic reach and resources.
• ENGIE Solutions (formerly Cofely / Ineo / Endel): Large French facilities services and HVAC arm of ENGIE providing design, installation, and multi-year maintenance of HVAC, refrigeration, and energy systems for enterprise and public-sector clients. Overlaps Van Froid's tertiary HVAC offering but at national/international scale with a much broader service portfolio.
• SNEF: French multi-technical services firm specializing in electrical, HVAC, and instrumentation for industrial, energy, and tertiary clients. Overlaps Van Froid's HVAC service offerings as part of a broader electrical-and-mechanical portfolio.

Direct peers

• Hervé Thermique: French HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical service company serving industrial, tertiary, and healthcare clients across multiple regions. Highly comparable in scope (install + maintenance + multi-sector B2B) and business model to Van Froid, only at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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