What NaturalRefrigerants.com does

NaturalRefrigerants.com is a privately held B2B digital platform founded in 2006 and based in Brussels, Belgium, operating a content-and-marketplace model focused exclusively on natural refrigerant-based cooling and heating technologies. The platform comprises four product surfaces: an industry news and insights publication covering regulatory developments, technology trends, and case studies; a B2B digital marketplace listing products from compressors, heat pumps, control systems, valves, heat exchangers, and gas detection equipment; a Partner Directory of 40+ verified solution providers including GEA, Güntner, Danfoss, Copeland, Arneg, Alfa Laval, Panasonic, and Sanhua; and Expert Consultation Services providing specialized insights on technology, market, and regulatory trends. The platform is published in association with ATMOsphere, which also administers the ATMOsphere Label industry award.

The company monetizes through three primary streams: marketplace commissions or listing fees on transactions between buyers and providers, advertising and sponsorship placements (formalized through Typeform lead-capture), and professional services via expert consultation bookings accessible by email. Its go-to-market is content-driven: SEO-optimized industry articles and newsletter sign-ups generate top-of-funnel traffic, event coverage and partnerships serve mid-funnel engagement, and direct consultation booking closes bottom-of-funnel advisory engagements. The platform targets industrial buyers worldwide seeking natural refrigerant solutions alongside the solution providers seeking global visibility and lead generation.

NaturalRefrigerants.com positions itself as the leading global information source for the natural refrigerant ecosystem, with a self-described claim as the "World's No1 source" in the niche. The business operates without disclosed headcount, revenue, funding, or external investment, and there is no evidence of a public listing, M&A activity, or management team visibility beyond the general [email protected] contact channel. The site is actively publishing and maintaining partnerships, indicating ongoing operations rather than dormancy, but the absence of disclosed financial metrics limits visibility into scale and growth velocity.

Name

NaturalRefrigerants.com

Website

https://naturalrefrigerants.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

NaturalRefrigerants.com is a Brussels-based B2B platform founded in 2006 that publishes news and operates a global marketplace connecting industrial buyers with providers of natural refrigerant-based cooling and heating technologies, monetizing via listings, advertising, and expert consultations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Refrigeration Marketplace

NAICS

Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (423720)

akta.pro primary industry

Wholesale/B2B Generalist Marketplaces (CRAFAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Chemicals, Ingredients & Raw Materials Marketplaces (CRAFAHAK)

Keywords

• Natural refrigerants marketplace
• Cooling heating news
• HVAC industry insights
• Refrigerant solutions directory
• Sustainable cooling technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Marketplace Commission: The platform connects buyers with providers of natural refrigerant products and technologies, likely generating revenue through marketplace transactions or listing fees.
2. Expert Consultation Services: The company offers expert consultation services to provide special insights on technology, market and regulatory trends.
3. Advertising and Sponsorship: The platform offers advertising opportunities for companies to promote their natural refrigerant products and solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NaturalRefrigerants.com is an online B2B marketplace and content platform that connects global buyers with providers of natural refrigerant-based cooling and heating solutions (CO2, ammonia, hydrocarbons). The platform combines a product marketplace, industry news and regulatory coverage, a partner directory, and paid expert consultation services focused on technology, market, and regulatory trends. It has operated as the world's No. 1 news and insights source in this niche since 2006 and is published by ATMOsphere.

Product overview

NaturalRefrigerants.com is a B2B digital platform and marketplace operating since 2006, providing news, insights, and a product directory for natural refrigerant-based cooling and heating technologies. The platform consists of the Natural Refrigerants Marketplace (connecting buyers with providers of natural refrigerant products), Natural Refrigerants News (industry news and market intelligence), a Partner Directory, and Expert Consultation Services. Featured products on the marketplace include compressors (XK Compressor CO2 Scroll Compressor), control systems (Eliwell EWCM 9000 PRO, AK-CC 55 Controller), heat exchangers (SWEP B185), valves (Sanhua EBVC-EBD Electric Ball Valve, NDL CO2 Check Valves), sensors (Senko SGT-P Gas Detector, TTLLS Liquid Level Sensor), and heat pumps (ARKREF CO2 Air Source Heat Pump).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Natural Refrigerants Marketplace A B2B digital marketplace connecting buyers worldwide with providers of natural refrigerant-based cooling and heating solutions, featuring product listings from manufacturers across compressors, heat pumps, heat exchangers, control systems, valves, sensors, and other components.
• Natural Refrigerants News Industry news and insights platform covering technology developments, policy and regulatory updates, and market trends in natural refrigerants and sustainable cooling technologies, published continuously since 2006.
• Partner Directory A directory listing organizations and companies working to accelerate the adoption of natural refrigerants globally, including leading OEMs and component suppliers.
• Expert Consultation Services Specialized consulting services providing insights on technology, market, and regulatory trends for natural refrigerant solutions, booked directly via email with the platform's team of experts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trusted by the world's leading brands since 2006

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

44 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• XK CompressorcoreTechnology or IntegrationCO2 compressor manufacturer.
• ARKREFcoreTechnology or IntegrationCO2 air source heat pump manufacturer.
• KriwancoreTechnology or IntegrationElectronics and control systems for refrigeration applications.
• GEAcoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman-based large-scale refrigeration manufacturer and partner providing coverage of ammonia refrigeration installations and case studies on the platform.
• GüntnercoreTechnology or IntegrationHeat exchanger manufacturer specializing in natural refrigerant solutions, founding member of Coalition for PFAS Free Cooling and Heating.
• DanfosscoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading manufacturer of refrigeration components and solutions using natural refrigerants.
• CopelandcoreTechnology or IntegrationCompressor and cooling technology provider for natural refrigerant applications.
• ArnegcoreTechnology or IntegrationItalian manufacturer of commercial refrigeration solutions including CO2 systems.
• Alfa LavalcoreTechnology or IntegrationHeat exchanger manufacturer with thousands of units installed in data centers globally.
• FenagycoreTechnology or IntegrationCO2 heat pump manufacturer under Beijer Ref, experiencing record-high growth.
• SCM FrigocoreTechnology or IntegrationTranscritical CO2 refrigeration system manufacturer delivering particularly strong results in Australia.
• PanasoniccoreTechnology or IntegrationAir conditioning and heating solutions provider offering CO2 solutions.
• EliwellcoreTechnology or IntegrationController and control systems manufacturer for refrigeration applications.
• SanhuacoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of valves and components for refrigeration systems.
• NDL IndustriescoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of stainless steel components including check valves for CO2 systems.
• SWEPcoreTechnology or IntegrationHeat exchanger manufacturer for refrigeration applications.
• EptacoreTechnology or IntegrationCommercial refrigeration solutions provider.
• HillphoenixcoreTechnology or IntegrationCommercial refrigeration manufacturer.
• FrickcoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial refrigeration solutions provider.
• Hanon SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationThermal management solutions provider.
• CastelcoreTechnology or IntegrationRefrigeration components manufacturer.
• VitaliscoreTechnology or IntegrationCommercial refrigeration solutions provider.
• Snowman GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationRefrigeration equipment manufacturer.
• Record SpacoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustrial refrigeration solutions provider.
• RefracoreTechnology or IntegrationRefrigeration solutions provider.
• TempritecoreTechnology or IntegrationRefrigeration components manufacturer.
• RefrigeracoreTechnology or IntegrationRefrigeration solutions provider.
• M&M CarnotcoreTechnology or IntegrationHeat exchanger solutions provider.
• Shanghai HighlycoreTechnology or IntegrationHeat exchanger manufacturer.
• BfreshcoreTechnology or IntegrationCommercial refrigeration solutions provider.
• AdvansorcoreTechnology or IntegrationCO2 refrigeration system manufacturer.
• TekocoreTechnology or IntegrationRefrigeration solutions provider.
• HB ProductscoreTechnology or IntegrationRefrigeration components and solutions provider.
• Westermeyer IndustriescoreTechnology or IntegrationRefrigeration components manufacturer.
• LYDcoreTechnology or IntegrationRefrigeration solutions provider.
• Secon GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationRefrigeration solutions provider.
• CarlycoreTechnology or IntegrationRefrigeration components manufacturer.
• ZudekcoreTechnology or IntegrationRefrigeration solutions provider.
• Mueller Streamline CocoreTechnology or IntegrationHeat transfer and refrigeration components provider.
• Henry GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationRefrigeration solutions provider.
• International Gas Detectors (IGD)coreTechnology or IntegrationGas detection solutions provider for ammonia and other refrigerant safety applications.
• CCR Commercial RefrigerationcoreTechnology or IntegrationCommercial refrigeration solutions provider.
• MAN Energy Solutions SEcoreTechnology or IntegrationLarge-scale industrial refrigeration and energy solutions provider.
• Typhon TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationLiquid level sensor manufacturer for refrigeration applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• R744.com: R744.com is a dedicated online news and information platform focused specifically on CO2 (R744) refrigeration and natural refrigerant technology. It is the closest direct competitor to NaturalRefrigerants.com, serving the same buyer and provider audiences with overlapping editorial coverage of CO2 systems, regulations, and manufacturer news.
• Hydrocarbons21.com: Hydrocarbons21.com is a specialized news portal covering hydrocarbon-based refrigerants (propane, isobutane, propylene) as alternatives to HFCs. Like NaturalRefrigerants.com, it serves the natural refrigerant ecosystem with news, case studies, and policy coverage, making it a direct peer in the niche refrigerant media landscape.
• Cooling Post: Cooling Post is an independent trade publication covering refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump technologies with a strong focus on natural refrigerants and environmental policy. It competes directly for the same professional readership and advertiser base as NaturalRefrigerants.com.
• ATMOsphere: ATMOsphere is the publisher of NaturalRefrigerants.com and operates as an independent market accelerator for natural refrigerants, running conferences (ATMOsphere Europe, America, Asia), the ATMOsphere Label certification, and consulting services. It is both a parent/affiliated entity and a direct peer in the natural refrigerant media and events space.

Broad incumbents

• ACHR News (The Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News): ACHR News is one of the largest and most established trade publications serving HVAC/R contractors, wholesalers, and manufacturers in North America. It is a broad incumbent peer that overlaps with NaturalRefrigerants.com's editorial coverage of cooling and heating technology, regulatory trends, and manufacturer news, though it covers the entire HVAC/R spectrum rather than focusing exclusively on natural refrigerants.
• HPAC Magazine (Heating, Piping, Air Conditioning): HPAC Magazine is a long-established B2B media brand covering engineering, design, and operation of HVAC, hydronics, and refrigeration systems. It competes for advertising spend from the same manufacturer base as NaturalRefrigerants.com and covers natural refrigerant technology as part of a broader mechanical systems portfolio.
• Thomas Publishing / ThomasNet: ThomasNet is a leading generalist B2B sourcing platform and marketplace connecting industrial buyers with North American suppliers across categories including HVAC and refrigeration equipment. It is a broad incumbent peer that competes for the same industrial buyer traffic and provider advertising/listing revenue, but at vastly greater scale and category breadth.
• GlobalSpec: GlobalSpec is a major B2B search, sourcing, and supplier directory platform serving engineers and technical buyers across industrial categories including HVAC, refrigeration, and fluid handling. It competes with NaturalRefrigerants.com as a discovery and supplier-evaluation channel for industrial buyers evaluating natural refrigerant equipment and components.
• Alibaba.com: Alibaba.com is the world's largest generalist B2B e-commerce marketplace, listing suppliers across virtually every industrial category including refrigeration compressors, heat exchangers, valves, and HVAC components. It is a broad incumbent peer competing for global buyer traffic and provider listings in the natural refrigerant equipment space.

Emerging players

• HVAC.com: HVAC.com is a digital platform helping residential and commercial customers find, compare, and connect with HVAC contractors and equipment. While it focuses more on contractor matching than industrial refrigerant sourcing, it is an emerging peer in the broader digital HVAC marketplace category where NaturalRefrigerants.com operates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NatRef

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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