THERMO KING OF PITTSBURGH, INCORPORATED

Name

THERMO KING OF PITTSBURGH, INCORPORATED

Legal name

Thermo King of Pittsburgh, Inc.

Website

https://tkpitt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transport Refrigeration Equipment and Services

NAICS

Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740), Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423730)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Cold Chain & Temperature-Controlled Storage Equipment (IMAHAKAJ)

Keywords

• Transport refrigeration equipment
• Truck HVAC systems
• Auxiliary power units
• Fleet maintenance services
• Refrigeration parts distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales (New): Sales of new Thermo King temperature control units including trailers, trucks, buses, rail systems, and auxiliary power units. Also distributes Morgan Bodies and Kidron Bodies truck bodies.
2. Used Equipment Sales: Sales of pre-owned temperature control equipment and units.
3. Parts Sales: Sales of genuine Thermo King parts and competitive parts. Includes parts specials and promotions.
4. Service and Repair: Factory-trained service department providing maintenance, repair, customized maintenance programs, service contracts, mobile truck service, and CARB compliance services.
5. Financing Services: Provides financing options for equipment purchases through credit applications and financing forms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Thermo King of Pittsburgh, Incorporated is an authorized Thermo King Sales, Service and Parts dealership that sells new and used transport temperature control equipment (truck, trailer, bus, rail refrigeration, and HVAC systems), genuine and competitive parts, and provides factory-trained service, customized maintenance programs, CARB compliance verification, service contracts, mobile truck service, and equipment financing across three locations in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The T.R.A.C. Service and Body division additionally distributes Morgan Bodies and Kidron Bodies, liftgates, and provides truck body restoration services.

Product overview

Thermo King of Pittsburgh is an authorized Thermo King dealer offering a comprehensive portfolio of transport temperature control solutions. The company provides refrigeration systems for trucks (V-Series), trailers (Precedent S- and C-Series), buses (Athenia, T-Series, ShuttleAIRE, SLR, RLF, IntelligAIRE), and rail (cargo and passenger LRV systems). Supporting products include TriPac diesel and electric APUs, Heat King heating systems, Coldtainer units, and telematics solutions (TracKing, TempuTrak). The company also distributes Morgan and Kidron truck bodies, liftgates from multiple brands, and offers factory-trained service, parts, CARB compliance verification, and equipment financing. The product lineup serves commercial transport refrigeration needs across multiple vehicle segments including small trucks (29 models), trailers (16), trucks (16), buses (29), rail (17), heating/freezer protection (5), and TriPac APUs (4).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• T.R.A.C. Service and Body Company: Full restoration experts in truck body repair; division offering parts, sales, warranty, and service for Morgan Bodies and Kidron Bodies

Products and services

• Thermo King V-Series Small Truck Refrigeration Units A complete line of small truck refrigeration units including V-200, V-300, V-520, and V-800 models in nosemount, rooftop, and spectrum rooftop configurations for temperature control in delivery and service vehicles.
• Thermo King Precedent Trailer Refrigeration Systems Trailer refrigeration systems on the Precedent platform including S-600, C-600, C-600M, C-600RR, S-700, S-610M, and S-610DE models for reliable, efficient temperature control in semi-trailer transport applications, with direct electrical drive (S-610DE) and multi-temp (S-610M) variants.
• Thermo King Bus HVAC Systems Bus HVAC systems including Athenia AM 1000, T-Series (T-14, T-15), ShuttleAIRE SA-600 and SA-800, SLR Series (SLR-65, SLR-75), RLF Series (227 kg), and IntelligAIRE III for climate control in transit, school, charter, and shuttle buses.
• Thermo King Passenger Rail HVAC Systems (LRV Series) Light rail vehicle HVAC systems including LRV 8T, LRV 10T, and LRV 12T models. The LRV 12T delivers 32/40 kW cooling and 24 kW heating at 6000 m3/hr airflow with a 600 kg unit weight, designed for passenger comfort in train and metro transit applications.
• Thermo King Cargo Rail Refrigeration Systems Development and service of cargo rail refrigeration systems including the Precedent C-600RR rail-specific trailer refrigeration unit for railcar temperature control.
• TriPac Auxiliary Power Units (APU) Auxiliary power units including the TriPac Evolution diesel APU with a Tier IV final compliant 2-cylinder diesel engine, and the TriPac Envidia all-electric APU for zero-emission idle reduction, providing climate control and electrical power while parked.
• Heat King Heating Systems Engine-off heating and freeze protection systems for trucks and trailers, including Heat King 450 (448 lb), Heat King 450 HO High Output (488 lb), and Heat King 450 MAX for demanding commercial fleet freeze protection needs.
• ThermoLite Solar Panels Solar panel systems for transport refrigeration units to maintain battery charge and reduce fuel consumption.
• TracKing Telematics System Fleet management and vehicle tracking telematics solution for monitoring transport refrigeration assets in real time.
• TempuTrak Telematics Solution Temperature monitoring and telematics solution providing fleet visibility and compliance support.
• Coldtainer Temperature Control Units Electric-driven temperature control units for light commercial vehicles and delivery applications.
• Morgan and Kidron Truck Bodies Full line of Morgan Van and Truck Bodies and Kidron Bodies, with parts, sales, warranty, and service offered through the T.R.A.C. Service and Body division.
• Liftgates

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Thermo KingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThermo King of Pittsburgh is an authorized Sales, Service and Parts dealership for Thermo King. Thermo King is described as the world leader in transport temperature control systems for trucks, trailers, buses and rail cars. The company also manufactures auxiliary power units. As part of Thermo King's unmatched nationwide dealer network, they provide expert factory-trained service and a complete line of genuine parts.
• Morgan BodiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFull line distributor offering parts, sales, warranty, and service for Morgan Van & Truck Bodies.
• Kidron BodiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFull line distributor offering parts, sales, warranty, and service for Kidron Bodies.
• T.R.A.C. Service and Body CompanycoreOthersRelated division providing full restoration experts in truck body repair. The company offers the same level of expertise for truck bodies through their TRAC Service and Body division.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Carrier Transicold: Carrier Transicold (a Carrier Global business) is the principal competing manufacturer of transport refrigeration units for trucks and trailers. It is the most direct competitive threat to the Thermo King brand portfolio that this dealership distributes.
• Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company: Major US refrigerated trailer manufacturer. Comparable because Utility reefer units are commonly specified with Thermo King or Carrier refrigeration systems and sold to the same fleet customers this dealership serves.
• Hyundai Translead: Trailer manufacturer offering refrigerated van trailers. Comparable as another source of refrigerated trailer equipment that competes for the same cold-chain fleet buyers in the PA/OH region.
• Thermo King (Trane Technologies brand): The parent manufacturer of the equipment this dealership sells. As both supplier and brand owner, Thermo King sets pricing, dealer terms, product roadmap, and warranty policy that directly govern the subject company's economics.
• Wabash National Corporation: Trailer and truck body manufacturer producing refrigerated trailers and bodies used by temperature-controlled fleets. Adjacent product category sold to the same end customers as Thermo King of Pittsburgh.
• Great Dane Trailers: Manufacturer of refrigerated trailers commonly outfitted with Thermo King or Carrier Transicold units. Comparable because they sell into the same fleet customers installing transport refrigeration systems.

Others

• Kidron (VT Hackney): Truck body manufacturer whose products (Kidron Bodies) this dealership distributes. Comparable as a supply partner whose refrigerated bodies are sold and serviced alongside transport refrigeration units.
• Morgan Truck Body: Truck body manufacturer whose products (Morgan Bodies) this dealership distributes. Comparable because Morgan is a core supply partner and the dealership bundles body sales with refrigeration installations.

Regional players

• Reading Truck Body: Truck body manufacturer and distributor in the Mid-Atlantic region. Adjacent competitor for body work and restoration services that overlap with the dealership's T.R.A.C. Service and Body division.

Direct peers

• Carrier Transicold Service Centers (dealer network): Authorized Carrier Transicold dealerships operate the same business model — sales, service, and parts for transport refrigeration — but representing the competing OEM. Direct comparables in fleet refrigeration distribution and service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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