Resfab Equipment Inc.

What Resfab Equipment Inc. does

Resfab Equipment Inc. is a privately held Canadian commercial foodservice equipment manufacturer founded in 1983 and headquartered in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. The company originally operated as a multi-industry engineering and manufacturing firm serving railway, aeronautics, defense, and food service clients before pivoting in 1999 to focus exclusively on foodservice equipment. Its product portfolio is organized around three core lines: commercial auto-lift fryers (AT series) and ventless auto-lift fryers (ATV series), NextGen hot food merchandisers (GM-PN series), and the trademarked Yogurt-Matic frozen yogurt/ice cream blending system, supported by an accessory ecosystem of oil caddies, breading and landing tables, sinks, and stainless-steel cabinets.

The underlying technology centers on automated lifting fryers with touchscreen controls (99 programmable menus), forced filtration and paperless filter systems, integrated ventless hoods exceeding EPA Standard 202 and NFPA 96 with integrated Ansul R-102 fire suppression, and precision-machined auger blending systems for frozen desserts. Resfab's fryers hold the top ten EnergyStar rankings among all fryers manufactured in North America, and the company serves customers in more than 40 countries.

Resfab operates a direct enterprise sales model with no disclosed dealer or distributor channel, supported by a certified trainer network that conducts on-site staff training and menu programming. Revenue derives from hardware sales of fryers, hot cases, and Yogurt-Matic units, accessory and parts sales, and post-sale professional services including a 24/7 technical support hotline and warranty coverage. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The customer base spans convenience stores, fried chicken QSR operators, frozen dessert retailers, and co-operative retail food programs across SMB and enterprise tiers.

Name

Resfab Equipment Inc.

Legal name

Resfab Equipment Inc.

Website

https://resfab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Resfab Equipment Inc. is a privately held Canadian manufacturer founded in 1983 that designs and builds commercial auto-lift and ventless fryers, hot food merchandisers, and Yogurt-Matic frozen dessert systems, selling directly to c-stores, fried chicken operators, and frozen dessert retailers in over 40 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Foodservice Equipment

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Food Preparation Equipment & Smallwares Wholesale (AFAIALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (Foodservice) Wholesale (AFAIALAI)

Keywords

• Commercial fryers
• Ventless fryers
• Foodservice equipment
• Hot food merchandisers
• Frozen yogurt machines

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-jean-sur-richelieu

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Food Equipment Sales: Sale of commercial fryers (autolift and ventless), hot food merchandisers, and frozen dessert equipment to food service operators.
2. Accessories and Parts: Sale of accessories including oil caddies, breading tables, landing tables, stands, and replacement parts for core equipment.
3. Service and Support: Post-sale technical support including 24/7 hotline, warranty services, and ongoing customer support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Resfab designs, manufactures, and sells commercial foodservice equipment, principally Auto-Lift and Ventless commercial fryers (AT and ATV series), Yogurt-Matic 920/925 frozen yogurt and ice cream blending machines, and NextGen hot food merchandisers/holding cases (GM-PN series). The company also sells a supporting accessory ecosystem (oil caddies, breading tables, landing tables, stands, sinks, cabinets) and provides 24/7 technical support, a 2-year parts and labor warranty, and certified in-store training to commercial food operators globally.

Product overview

Resfab Equipment Inc. is a commercial food equipment manufacturer offering a diverse product portfolio centered on two core product lines: Yogurt-Matic frozen dessert blending technology and commercial fryers. The Yogurt-Matic 920/925 represents the company's foundational product—manufactured and sold globally for over 25 years with customers in over 40 countries. The fryer line includes the AT Series Autolift Fryers (MB-50AT, MB-85AT, MB-502AT) with touch screen controls and built-in filtration, and their ATV counterparts with integrated ventless hood systems for locations without traditional ventilation. The MB-85B High Volume Fryer offers basic controls with Energy Star certification. Supporting these core products are NextGen Hot Food Merchandisers (GM-3PN, GM-4PN, GM-5PN) with LED lighting and efficient heating systems. An accessory ecosystem includes oil management (OM-80 Oil Caddy), breading stations (BT-2, BT-2C), landing tables (TD-6P), and Yogurt-Matic-specific equipment (YS-900 Stand, YM Sink). The company backs most equipment with a 2 Year Parts and Labor Warranty and 24/7 Service Hot-Line.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Yogurt-Matic: Frozen yogurt and ice-cream blending technology; Resfab's original food service product line with over 25 years of history and customers in over 40 countries.

Products and services

• Yogurt-Matic 920/925 Frozen yogurt and ice cream blending technology for producing blended frozen desserts including frozen yogurt, ice cream, and custards, sold globally with over 25 years of commercial deployment.
• MB-50AT Autolift Fryer Multi-Basket, High-Volume Auto-Lift Fryer with Touch Screen Controls, Built-in Filtration, 99 Programmable Menus, Idle Mode, Sleep Mode, and zero recovery time for high-volume commercial kitchens.
• MB-85AT Autolift Fryer Multi-Basket, High-Volume Auto-Lift Fryer with Touch Screen Controls and Built-in Filtration, higher capacity than the MB-50AT for high-volume operations.
• MB-502AT Autolift Fryer Multi-Basket, High-Volume Auto-Lift Fryer with Touch Screen Controls and Built-in Filtration, the highest capacity model in the AT series for demanding high-volume operations.
• MB-50ATV Ventless Autolift Fryer Multi-Basket, High-Volume Auto-Lift Fryer with integrated ventless hood system, Touch Screen Controls, Built-in Filtration, Integrated Fire Suppression System (Ansul R-102), Integrated Alarm System, HEPA filter monitoring, and air-flow sensor safety features.
• MB-85ATV Ventless Autolift Fryer Multi-Basket, High-Volume Auto-Lift Ventless Fryer with integrated ventless hood system, Touch Screen Controls, Built-in Filtration, and comprehensive safety features including integrated fire suppression and alarm systems.
• MB-502ATV Ventless Autolift Fryer Highest capacity Multi-Basket, High-Volume Auto-Lift Ventless Fryer with integrated ventless hood system, Touch Screen Controls, Built-in Filtration, and full safety feature suite including fire suppression and alarm systems.
• MB-85B High Volume Fryer Multi-Basket, High-Volume Fryer with basic controls and Energy Star approval at 93% efficiency, lift-up heater for easier cleaning, insulated pot, and multi-basket configuration supporting three 1/3 sized or two 1/2 sized baskets.
• GM-3PN Hot Case NextGen Hot Food Merchandiser with LED lighting, ceramic heaters for top heat, Calrod heating for bottom, Euro-Style curved glass front with pneumatic opening, accommodating 3 full-size pans in all stainless-steel construction.
• GM-4PN Hot Case NextGen Hot Food Merchandiser with LED lighting, ceramic heaters for top heat, Calrod heating for bottom, Euro-Style curved glass front with pneumatic opening, accommodating 4 full-size pans in all stainless-steel construction.
• GM-5PN Hot Case NextGen Hot Food Merchandiser with LED lighting, ceramic heaters for top heat, Calrod heating for bottom, Euro-Style curved glass front with pneumatic opening, accommodating 5 full-size pans in all stainless-steel construction.
• OM-80 Oil Caddy Mobile oil management system with 115 lb capacity, all stainless steel construction, ergonomic pump handle, quick disconnect hose, and safety features including lower hose connection position and oil grooves.
• BT-2 Breading Table Stainless steel breading station with organized stations for flour, egg wash, and breading, including upper shelf, reversible side shelf, dipper, breading pan with drain, sifter, bottom shelf, and 4 casters with 2 full lock.
• BT-2C Breading Table Compact stainless steel breading and dipping table with heavy duty construction, lower-profile design with stainless steel breading and dipping pan.
• TD-6P Landing Table Heavy duty stainless steel landing table with 6 shelves, each holding one full size pan and grate, 4 casters with 2 full lock.
• YS-900 Stand Heavy duty stainless steel stand with casters (2 locking) for Yogurt-Matic, ready to hook to plumbing with integrated stainless steel sink, incoming water line 1/4" and drain line 1-1/2".
• YM Sink Single bowl sink with rim back (Model QS1113/6N) manufactured from 20 gauge stainless steel with mirror finished rim and satin finished bowl, fully undercoated, installation kit included, and limited buyer lifetime warranty.
• CBT-3/4/5 Stainless Steel Cabinets Heavy duty stainless steel cabinets (304 gauge) designed to house corresponding GM hot cases: CBT-3 for 3-pan cases, CBT-4 for 4-pan cases, CBT-5 for 5-pan cases, with weights ranging 250-310 lbs depending on model.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 10 EnergyStar ranking among all fryers manufactured in North America - representing highest energy efficiency
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Carpigiani: Carpigiani is a global leader in commercial ice cream, gelato, and frozen yogurt equipment, directly comparable to Resfab's Yogurt-Matic blending line. Both serve frozen dessert retailers in international markets.
• Hatco Corporation: Hatco manufactures hot food holding and merchandising equipment for foodservice operators, directly comparable to Resfab's NextGen GM-NextGen hot cases and warmers. Both target c-stores, QSRs, and prepared-food retail displays.
• Pitco (a Middleby company): Pitco designs and manufactures commercial fryers and pasta cookers for global foodservice, with strong energy-efficient offerings. Comparable to Resfab in product category, though with broader international distribution and Middleby backing.
• Electro Freeze (a Hoshizaki company): Electro Freeze manufactures commercial frozen beverage, soft-serve, and shake equipment for foodservice and retail, comparable to Resfab's Yogurt-Matic frozen dessert blending technology in both product category and target customer base.
• Henny Penny Corporation: Henny Penny is a US-based manufacturer of commercial fryers, combi-ovens, and holding equipment specializing in the foodservice industry, with deep penetration in the fried chicken QSR vertical — directly comparable to Resfab's core fryer customer base and product line.
• Stoelting (a Vollrath company): Stoelting manufactures frozen dessert and food processing equipment including soft-serve, batch freezers, and shake machines, directly comparable to Resfab's Yogurt-Matic technology in frozen dessert processing.
• Taylor Company (a Middleby company): Taylor manufactures commercial frozen dessert equipment including shake, soft-serve, and frozen beverage machines, directly comparable to Resfab's Yogurt-Matic frozen yogurt/ice cream blending technology. Both target frozen dessert retailers globally.

Broad incumbents

• Vulcan (a Middleby company): Vulcan manufactures a broad range of commercial cooking equipment including fryers, ranges, and ovens, with overlap to Resfab's fryer line but as part of a much wider portfolio serving broader commercial kitchen needs.
• Frymaster (a Middleby company): Frymaster, owned by Middleby, is one of the largest commercial fryer manufacturers globally, offering built-in filtration, oil management, and auto-lift systems across a broad product range. Comparable to Resfab's AT series but with greater scale, dealer network, and Middleby portfolio integration.
• Blodgett (a Middleby company): Blodgett manufactures commercial cooking equipment including ovens, fryers, and ranges for foodservice. Comparable to Resfab in the fryer category but operates as a broad foodservice OEM with extensive distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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