What Aerfrigor Srl does

Aerfrigor Srl is an Italian private limited company founded in 1954 and headquartered in Peschiera Borromeo, Milano, that designs, manufactures, and services vehicle-mounted refrigeration units and isothermal vehicle conversions for temperature-controlled road transport. The company's product portfolio comprises five proprietary refrigeration unit series (Micro, Strada, Shark, Top, and K5000) spanning small vans to medium-duty isothermal trucks, each available with multiple power configurations including 12V DC, 230V single-phase, and 400V three-phase electric mains connections. Underlying technology is based on conventional vapor-compression refrigeration using R404a and R134a refrigerants, multi-cylinder engine-driven compressors, eutectic plate systems for sub-zero transport down to -40°C, and HACCP-compliant insulation. Aerfrigor also serves as an accredited testing laboratory under Italian Ministry of Transport Certificate 17024 for ATP (Accord Transport Perishable) certification of perishable-food transport vehicles.

The company operates a sales-led go-to-market through direct sales from headquarters and a national network of authorized installers and maintenance workshops across Italy. Revenue is generated from four streams: (1) hardware sales of proprietary refrigeration units, (2) complete isothermal and refrigerated vehicle conversion services for major commercial vehicle brands, (3) ATP inspection and certification services (initial 6-year certification plus 3-year renewals), and (4) recurring technical assistance and maintenance contracts. Customer segments span food transport and distribution (primary), pharmaceutical cold-chain, agricultural logistics including chick transport with air quality control, and grocery home delivery fleets. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified for design, production, and assistance activities, and F-GAS certified for handling fluorinated greenhouse gas equipment. The registered share capital is €122,440, consistent with a small-to-medium Italian industrial enterprise with no disclosed external investors, parent entity, or M&A history.

Name

Aerfrigor Srl

Legal name

Aerfrigor Srl

Website

https://aerfrigor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aerfrigor Srl is a 1954-founded Italian manufacturer of vehicle refrigeration units and isothermal vehicle conversions, serving food transport, pharmaceutical, and agricultural fleet operators across Italy through direct sales, an authorized installer network, and accredited ATP testing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Refrigeration Equipment

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems (IMAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cold Chain & Temperature-Controlled Storage Equipment (IMAHAKAJ), Refrigerated Transport (Reefer) Temperature Recorder Calibration & Validation (TLAKANAM)

Keywords

• Vehicle refrigeration units
• Cold chain transport
• Isothermal vehicle setups
• ATP certification services
• Temperature-controlled logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Peschiera

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Refrigeration Unit Sales: Sale of proprietary refrigeration units (Micro, Strada, Shark, Top, K5000 series) for installation on commercial vehicles. Units are sold with various power options and configurations to suit different vehicle sizes and transport requirements.
2. Vehicle Setup and Conversion: Isothermal and refrigerated vehicle conversions including insulation, eutectic plates, multi-temperature compartments, HACCP-compliant linings, and turnkey solutions for all major commercial vehicle brands.
3. ATP Inspection and Certification: Aerfrigor is an accredited laboratory by the Ministry of Transport (certificate 17024) for ATP (Accord Transport Perishable) certification and renewal for temperature-controlled food transport vehicles. First certification valid for 6 years, renewals every 3 years thereafter.
4. Technical Assistance and Maintenance: Technical assistance services, maintenance contracts at company headquarters and through network of authorized workshops throughout Italy. Includes spare parts and repairs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Aerfrigor designs, manufactures, and sells vehicle refrigeration units (Micro, Strada, Shark, Top, and K5000 series) for temperature-controlled transport of perishable goods in trucks, vans, and cold rooms. The company also delivers turnkey isothermal and refrigerated vehicle conversions, accredited ATP testing and certification services as a Ministry of Transport laboratory, and technical assistance through its authorized workshop network across Italy.

Product overview

Aerfrigor Srl is a manufacturer of vehicle refrigeration units and isothermal vehicle fittings established in 1954. The company offers a portfolio of five refrigeration unit series (Micro, Strada, Shark, Top, and K5000) designed for temperature-controlled transport of perishable goods in vehicles ranging from small vans to medium-duty trucks. Beyond hardware, Aerfrigor provides complete isothermal vehicle fittings, ATP testing and certification services as an accredited Ministry of Transport laboratory, and vehicle accessories such as temperature recording systems. The products serve various commercial vehicle brands including Fiat, Iveco, Mercedes, Ford, Volkswagen, Nissan, Opel, Renault, Peugeot, and Citroen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SEA (Smart Energy Area): An innovative project for the development of 'green' areas in cities, allowing users to rent light electric vehicles, recharge electric vehicles, or collect goods purchased online.

Products and services

• Micro Series Refrigeration Units

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Webasto: German manufacturer of vehicle HVAC and refrigeration systems for commercial vehicles including electric-truck-compatible units — directly comparable to Aerfrigor's van/truck refrigeration portfolio.
• Hubbard Products: UK-based manufacturer of vehicle and transport refrigeration systems — comparable product line to Aerfrigor with focus on small-to-medium commercial vehicles and pharma transport.
• GAH Group (Global Appliance Holdings): European refrigeration equipment manufacturer serving commercial and transport refrigeration — comparable mid-tier player competing in similar European truck-refrigeration segments as Aerfrigor.
• Incold / Industria Componitori Refrigerazione: Italian manufacturer of refrigeration equipment for cold rooms and transport vehicles — a domestic peer directly competing with Aerfrigor in isothermal and refrigerated transport installations.
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Transport: Produces transport refrigeration systems for trucks under Mitsubishi and partners — competes with Aerfrigor in medium-duty truck refrigeration with broader Asian and European distribution.
• Thermo King (Trane Technologies): Global leader in transport refrigeration units for trucks, trailers, vans, and rail — directly comparable to Aerfrigor across Micro-class to medium-duty truck refrigeration, with deeper telematics and OEM integration.
• Zanotti (Zanotti Group): Italian manufacturer of refrigeration units for transport and commercial refrigeration with a strong domestic presence — a head-to-head Italian competitor in vehicle refrigeration and isothermal conversions.
• Carrier Transicold: Major global manufacturer of refrigerated truck and trailer units serving food, pharma, and last-mile fleets — directly competes with Aerfrigor's product range and shares Italian and European dealer networks.
• Frigoblock: Manufacturer of diesel and electric refrigeration units for trucks and trailers — directly comparable product line to Aerfrigor's engine-driven and electric-mains series (Top, K5000).

Broad incumbents

• Dometic: Broad incumbent in mobile climate, refrigeration, and food service equipment with extensive truck-refrigeration offerings — overlaps with Aerfrigor but spans a much wider product portfolio including marine and RV.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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