Zoin Srl

What Zoin Srl does

Zoin Srl is an Italian manufacturer of professional refrigerated display counters and cabinets, headquartered in Cervarese Santa Croce (Padova). Founded in the 1980s by Bruno Zoin and acquired by Criocabin S.p.A. in March 2019, the company operates with approximately 14 employees from a single production site inaugurated in May 2022 under the name Luciano Babetto. Its product range comprises 18 distinct refrigerated display models organized into two categories: serve-over counters (Patagonia, Porthos, Kristall, Mesetas, Dekan, Saigon, Barkly, Colorado, VR) and wall/vertical displays (Tibet, Flatey, Chamonix, Cervino, Olimpo, Silver, Mauna, Fujiyama, Sila), all 100% manufactured in Italy.

The underlying technology centers on commercial refrigeration using R290 natural refrigerant with a Global Warming Potential of 3, compliant with EU F-Gas regulation and the Montreal Protocol. Product construction relies on tempered glass structures (including curved caps and lift-up glass), stainless steel display and working surfaces (AISI 316 for seafood applications), and modular counter architectures for flexible store layouts. Annual production capacity exceeds 8,000 display cases.

Zoin's business model is hardware sales through direct B2B channels: a field-sales team of Area Managers handles customer consultation and custom quotations, supplemented by participation in major Ho.Re.Ca trade shows such as HOST Milano. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with configuration customized per customer. Revenue streams include display case sales, spare parts via the dedicated zoin-spareparts.it portal, and technical consulting/support. The customer base is fragmented across SMB food retail segments — gastronomy/delis, butcher shops, pastry shops, fishmongers, sushi bars, and self-service/convenience retail — primarily in Italy with emerging international contacts in Sweden and Norway.

Name

Zoin Srl

Legal name

ZOIN SRL SOCIETA' UNIPERSONALE

Website

https://zoin.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zoin Srl is an Italian manufacturer of professional refrigerated display counters and cabinets for food retail and Ho.Re.Ca SMBs. It produces 18 display models using R290 natural refrigerant, sold directly via Area Managers and trade shows across gastronomy, butcher, pastry, fish, and sushi segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cervarese Santa Croce, Padova

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Refrigerated Display Cases Sales: Zoin manufactures and sells professional refrigerated display counters and display cabinets for food retail and Ho.Re.Ca businesses. Products include serve-over counters, self-service displays, and wall murals. Sales are primarily B2B direct to end customers.
2. Spare Parts & Technical Support: The company generates additional revenue through spare parts sales and technical support services via their dedicated spare parts portal (zoin-spareparts.it).
3. Technical Consulting Services: Zoin provides technical consulting for product selection, installation guidance, and after-sales support through their Area Managers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Zoin designs, manufactures and sells professional refrigerated display counters and wall-display cabinets for food retail and Ho.Re.Ca. businesses such as delis, butcher shops, pastry shops, fishmongers, sushi bars, and convenience stores. The product range comprises approximately 18 distinct models of serve-over counters, self-service displays, and wall murals, all built in Italy using R290 natural refrigerant (GWP=3), tempered glass and stainless steel components. Zoin also provides spare parts and technical support via its dedicated zoin-spareparts.it portal.

Product overview

Zoin Srl is an Italian manufacturer of commercial refrigerated display counters and cabinets. The product portfolio comprises 18 distinct refrigerated display models organized into two main categories: serve-over counters (Patagonia, Porthos, Kristall, Mesetas, Dekan, Saigon, Barkly, Colorado, VR, Porthos) and wall/vertical displays (Tibet, Flatey, Chamonix, Cervino, Olimpo, Silver, Mauna, Fujiyama, Sila). All products utilize the natural refrigerant R290 (GWP=3) and are designed for food retail and Ho.Re.Ca establishments including delis, butcher shops, pastry shops, fish markets, sushi bars, and convenience stores. The company operates with a production capacity of over 8,000 display cases per year, all 100% Made in Italy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Patagonia Refrigerated serve-over counter with curved tempered glass cap, designed to attract customers and ideal for displaying deli products, sandwiches, and ready-to-eat dishes.
• Porthos Modern-style serve-over counter with a wide range of versions, accessories, and customization options, ideal for fashionable concept stores.
• Kristall Display counter with Thermopane glasses with black serigraphy and refrigerated glass shelves for showcasing high-quality products.
• Flatey Modular counter offering great flexibility for creating various layouts, designed for displaying cold meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, take-away, and beverages.
• Tibet Compact refrigerated display counter with a total width of only 78 cm, designed for small spaces to maximize display of cold cuts, cheese, and ready meals.
• Mesetas Contemporary display counter with high technical content and successful design, particularly suitable for environments where maximizing display space is essential.
• Dekan Customizable counter suitable for pastry shops, bakeries, delis, and small stores, with 85 cm width for limited spaces.
• Saigon Refrigerated counter specifically designed for fish display and sale, featuring display area in stainless steel AISI 316 and curved glass.
• Barkly Timeless curved glass display counter for storage, presentation, and sale of cold cuts, cheeses, and deli products.
• Colorado Elegant pastry display case designed to showcase refrigerated or dry pastries with display capacity for cakes and baked goods.
• VR Versatile and economical refrigerated counter suitable for displaying ready-made meals, sandwiches, gourmet products, or fresh fish.
• Chamonix Refrigerated wall display with maximum visibility for products such as cold cuts, cheese, fruits, vegetables, take-away, and beverages.
• Cervino Freshness-to-go refrigerated wall display with attractive design, versatility, and excellent value for money for displaying cured meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, take-aways, and drinks.
• Olimpo Shallow depth (57 cm) refrigerated wall mural for small stores, available with tilting or resting shelves for gastronomic products.
• Silver Robust display counter with all internal tank finishes and components in stainless steel for demanding food display requirements.
• Mauna Large-capacity refrigerated wall display with high performance and load capacity, suitable for medium to large retail surfaces.
• Fujiyama Take-away display counter designed for promotional areas, ideal for preserving sushi characteristics and flavors.
• Sila Semi-vertical mural for self-service display and sale of sandwiches, salads, soft drinks, and food-to-go.
• Zoin Spare Parts & Technical Support After-sales spare parts and technical support service for Zoin products, delivered via the dedicated zoin-spareparts.it portal.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy efficiency through natural refrigerants compliant with new F-Gas regulation

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Iarp S.r.l. Iarp is an Italian manufacturer of commercial refrigeration for food retail and Ho.Re.Ca, including refrigerated multidecks, serve-over counters, and ice-cream displays. It is a direct competitor to Zoin in Italian and Southern European SMB food retail.
• Infrico S.L. Infrico is a Spanish manufacturer of professional refrigerated display cabinets, cold rooms, and food service equipment. It competes with Zoin across Mediterranean and broader European Ho.Re.Ca and food retail customers with overlapping product categories.
• Tefcold A/S: Tefcold is a Danish commercial refrigeration manufacturer and distributor offering display counters, upright cabinets, and ice machines for Ho.Re.Ca and food retail. It competes with Zoin in Northern and Central European markets.
• Frilixa Limited: Frilixa is a UK manufacturer of refrigerated display counters, multidecks, and serve-over cases for food retail and convenience. It is a comparable SMB-focused European refrigeration player with similar product positioning.
• ISA S.p.A. ISA is an Italian manufacturer of professional refrigerated display cases and cabinets serving food retail, Ho.Re.Ca, and bakery. It overlaps almost directly with Zoin's product range (serve-over counters, self-service wall displays, pastry cabinets) and competes for the same Italian SMB and European customers.

Broad incumbents

• Carrier Commercial Refrigeration (Frigo): Carrier Commercial Refrigeration (formerly Frigo) is a leading European manufacturer of refrigerated display cases and cold rooms for supermarkets and food retail. It overlaps with Zoin in refrigerated merchandising but primarily targets larger retail chains.
• Criocabin S.p.A. Criocabin is Zoin's parent company and a broader Italian commercial refrigeration manufacturer offering plug-in cases, cold rooms, and integrated systems. It is comparable as a producer of overlapping refrigeration equipment serving the same end markets, though with a wider product portfolio and enterprise channel reach.
• Hoshizaki Europe B.V. Hoshizaki is a global leader in commercial refrigeration and ice machines with a broad European presence. It addresses the same food retail and Ho.Re.Ca customers as Zoin but on a much larger scale and with a wider portfolio including kitchen equipment.
• True Manufacturing: True Manufacturing is a major US-based manufacturer of commercial refrigeration including display cases and merchandisers. While it does not compete directly in Italy, it is a global incumbent in the same product category with comparable end customers.

Regional players

• Igloo S.A. Igloo is a Polish manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment including refrigerated display cases and cold rooms. It targets Central and Eastern European food retail markets and is a comparable regional competitor to Zoin's product line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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