Hke Solutions

What Hke Solutions does

HKE Solutions, LLC is a privately held wholesale distributor of commercial foodservice and hospitality equipment headquartered in Aurora, Colorado, serving dealers, government agencies, and service agents across the Denver and Colorado Front Range market. The company operates a 20,043 square foot facility that combines office, warehouse, and a 1,600 square foot demonstration showroom, with a dedicated parts warehouse stocked for immediate customer response. Founded in July 2004 (originally as KD Supply, LLC), HKE generates revenue by reselling and distributing equipment from a portfolio of third-party manufacturers rather than developing any proprietary technology or IP.

HKE's catalog spans ice makers, commercial refrigeration, frozen treat equipment, food preparation equipment, water filtration, and commercial electronics. Authorizations with Hoshizaki America (ice makers and refrigeration, Energy Star Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence 2016-2017), Stoelting (soft serve, shake, batch, custard, and frozen beverage), Prince Castle (food prep), Silver King (milk dispensers and fountainettes), LG (commercial TVs, digital signage, menu boards, monitors, and PTACs), and 3M (water filtration) form the core of the offering. The company supplements product distribution with an annual Hoshizaki Training School and monthly email newsletters covering new equipment releases.

The business model is a traditional hardware-distribution channel: HKE purchases equipment from manufacturers, holds inventory in its Aurora warehouse, and sells into a dealer network, government accounts, and service agents. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled via direct sales contact. Marketing is concentrated on the company's website, social media, the showroom for hands-on demonstrations, and training events, with no disclosed headcount, no venture or external funding, no app or API, and no disclosed revenue figures.

Name

Hke Solutions

Legal name

HKE Solutions, LLC

Website

https://hkesolutionsllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

HKE Solutions is a privately held wholesale distributor of commercial foodservice and hospitality equipment, serving dealers, government agencies, and service agents across the Denver and Colorado Front Range market from its Aurora, Colorado warehouse and demonstration showroom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Distribution: HKE Solutions generates revenue by distributing commercial foodservice and hospitality equipment to dealers, government agencies, and service agents. They carry products from multiple manufacturers including Hoshizaki, Stoelting, LG, Prince Castle, Silver King, and 3M.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HKE Solutions is a wholesale distributor of commercial foodservice and hospitality equipment, supplying dealers, government agencies, and service agents across Denver and Colorado's front range. It resells a multi-brand portfolio of ice makers, refrigeration, frozen treat equipment, food prep tools, commercial LG displays, and water filtration products from manufacturers including Hoshizaki, Stoelting, Prince Castle, Silver King, LG, and 3M. The company backs this distribution with a 1,600 sq ft demonstration showroom, a dedicated parts warehouse, and an annual Hoshizaki training school.

Product overview

HKE Solutions is a wholesale distributor of commercial food service equipment serving dealers, government agencies, and service agents in the hospitality industry across Colorado's front range. The company offers a diverse portfolio of equipment from multiple manufacturers: Hoshizaki ice makers and refrigeration (reach-ins, undercounter units, prep tables, storage bins); Stoelting frozen treat equipment (soft serve machines, shake/batch/custard freezers, frozen beverage dispensers); Prince Castle food prep equipment (slicers, toasters, holding bins, dispensers); LG commercial displays (TVs, monitors, digital signage, menu boards, PTAC); and 3M water filtration systems. Services include a 1,600 sq ft demonstration showroom and dedicated parts warehouse. The company was formed in July 2004 (F.K.A. KD Supply, LLC) and operates a 20,043 square foot facility in Aurora, CO.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hoshizaki Ice Makers & Storage Bins Commercial ice making equipment from Hoshizaki including KM Crescent Cubers, AM Cube Ice Machines, Cubelet Ice Machines, Flaker Ice Machines, and IM Square Cubers with production ranges from 250 to 1,715 lbs per 24 hours, plus ice storage bins from 250 to 1,605 lbs capacity. Distributed to dealers, government agencies, and service agents in the foodservice industry.
• Hoshizaki Refrigeration Equipment Commercial refrigeration equipment including reach-in refrigerators/freezers, undercounter units, prep tables, and specialty items, featuring ENERGY STAR certified models with stainless steel construction, ducted airflow, and EasyCheck controls. Distributed to commercial foodservice dealers and government agencies.
• Silver King Milk Dispensers Silver King Majestic Series hands-free milk dispensers with drip-less operation, adjustable temperature options, and configurations to accommodate 3, 5, and 6 gallon bags in single, double, or triple valve setups. Distributed to foodservice operators and dealers.
• Stoelting Soft Serve & Frozen Yogurt Machines Commercial-grade gravity and pressure-fed soft serve and frozen yogurt machines from Stoelting in floor and countertop models, available in single flavor, twin twist, or double cylinder designs with Derlin food grade plastic blades and self-closing spigots. Distributed to commercial foodservice operators and dealers.
• Stoelting Frozen Beverage & Cocktail Dispensers Stoelting A118 and D118 frozen beverage and cocktail dispensers for margaritas, slushes, coffee drinks, and dairy-based products, with sleek modern design, small footprint, quiet operation, and autofill capability. Distributed to foodservice and bar operators and dealers.
• Stoelting Shake Freezers Stoelting compact design shake freezers with high-capacity output, featuring unique auger delivery for smooth creamy shakes and optional spinners for multiple flavor blending. Used for milkshakes, frozen beverages, smoothies, and frozen cocktails. Distributed to foodservice operators and dealers.
• Stoelting Batch Freezers High-capacity and energy-efficient Stoelting batch freezers for premium ice cream, gelato, custard, sherbet, sorbet, and water ices, featuring clear acrylic freezing cylinder cover, time-controlled freezing cycle, and NSF approved plastic beater blades. Distributed to foodservice operators and dealers.
• Stoelting Custard Freezers Stoelting Frozen Custard Continuous Flow Freezer Machines using Quick-Freeze Technology for fast barrel freezing and minimal ice crystal formation, with direct drive train, integrated controls with enhanced diagnostics, and visual custard ribbon characteristics. Distributed to frozen custard and ice cream operators and dealers.
• Dipping Cabinets & Fountainettes Silver King Fountainettes for high volume frozen beverage operations and dipping cabinets designed for use with Ross frozen custard machines, featuring stainless steel design, digital temperature control, and heavy-duty swivel casters. Distributed to frozen treat and beverage operators and dealers.
• Prince Castle Food Prep Equipment Prince Castle food preparation equipment including slicers and cutters, frying equipment, dispensers, grill tools, timers, toasters, holding bins, and organization products for commercial kitchen operations. Distributed to commercial foodservice operators and dealers.
• LG Commercial TVs LG commercial TV solutions including LED, LCD, and Plasma types in various sizes, with Digital Signage meets television functionality via LG's EzSign TV for restaurants, bars, hospitality, healthcare, and education industries. Distributed to dealers and end users.
• LG Digital Signage LG commercial digital signage solutions in multiple types and sizes for business display needs. Distributed to dealers and end users in foodservice, hospitality, healthcare, and education.
• LG Menu Boards LG commercial menu board solutions available in several types and sizes for restaurant and retail environments. Distributed to dealers and end users in foodservice and retail.
• LG Commercial Monitors LG commercial monitor solutions available in LED, LCD, and Plasma types in various sizes for business environments. Distributed to dealers and end users in foodservice, hospitality, healthcare, and education.
• LG Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) LG PTAC products with ultra-quiet operation, low decibel levels, efficiency ratings up to 11.6 EER, Gold Fin technology for corrosion protection, and standard connections for remote thermostat and front desk controls. Distributed to dealers and hospitality end users.
• 3M Water Filtration Products 3M water filtration products for commercial foodservice applications including solutions for coffee and tea, espresso, cold beverage, ice, steam, and combination applications to reduce equipment maintenance and replacement costs. Distributed to dealers and foodservice operators.
• Demonstration Showroom 1,600 square foot fully functional demonstration showroom displaying product lines including separate areas for beverage equipment and refrigeration equipment (reach-ins, ice makers, soft serve), LG LED TVs with EZ Sign functionality, and hosting manufacturer training meetings. Available to dealers, government agencies, and service agents.
• Parts Warehouse & Support Dedicated parts warehouse stocking parts for immediate customer response, with contact via phone or email for any part needs. Available to service agents, dealers, and end users in the foodservice and hospitality industry.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hoshizaki AmericacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHoshizaki is a key equipment partner for ice makers and refrigeration equipment. Hoshizaki is the world's largest manufacturer of commercial ice equipment and was awarded 'Partner Of The Year-Sustained Excellence' by Energy Star in 2016 and 2017. HKE offers their full line including ice makers, storage bins, reach-ins, undercounter units, and prep tables.
• StoeltingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStoelting provides frozen treat equipment including soft serve ice cream, frozen yogurt machines, shake freezers, batch freezers, custard freezers, and frozen beverage dispensers. Stoelting is recognized as a top manufacturer with state-of-the-art engineering and the strongest warranty in the industry.
• LGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHKE Solutions distributes LG commercial equipment including TVs (LED, LCD, Plasma), monitors, digital signage, menu boards, and PTAC (Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners). LG solutions target restaurants, bars, hospitality, healthcare, and education industries.
• Prince CastlecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrince Castle is a global food service equipment manufacturer specializing in quality products for premier restaurant operators. HKE offers their food prep equipment including slicers, cutters, frying equipment, dispensers, grill tools, timers, toasters, holding bins, and organization products. Prince Castle won the 2018 Kitchen Innovations Award.
• Silver KingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSilver King provides specialty items including milk dispensers (Majestic Series) and fountainettes. Products feature hands-free operation, drip-less design, and accommodate various bag sizes.
• 3M Water FiltrationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3M provides water filtration products for commercial foodservice applications. Solutions available for coffee & tea, espresso, cold beverage, ice, steam, and combination applications to reduce equipment maintenance and replacement costs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Sam Tell Companies: Sam Tell is a regional foodservice equipment distributor focused on the Northeast; comparable to HKE in distribution model and equipment categories, but with a different geographic footprint.
• Johnson-Lancaster and Associates: Johnson-Lancaster is a regional commercial foodservice equipment dealer/distributor serving the Southeast — comparable to HKE in product mix and dealer/customer orientation, but in a different geography.

Direct peers

• Mission Restaurant Supply: Mission Restaurant Supply is a foodservice equipment and supplies distributor serving Texas and the Southwest — directly comparable to HKE in equipment-catalog breadth and dealer-service model.
• Boelter Companies: Boelter is a regional commercial foodservice equipment and supplies distributor serving dealers, chain operators, and government accounts across the Midwest — directly comparable to HKE in product mix (refrigeration, ice, cooking, frozen treat) and channel approach.
• Tundra Restaurant Supply: Tundra is a national broadline foodservice equipment and smallwares distributor, selling online and through reps to dealers and operators — directly comparable to HKE in product breadth and channel.
• TriMark United East: TriMark United East is a regional foodservice equipment and supplies distributor serving Northeast dealers and operators — directly comparable to HKE in equipment lines, dealer channel, and value-added services.
• Central Restaurant Products: Central Restaurant Products is a broadline foodservice equipment and supplies distributor serving independent operators and chains — comparable to HKE in product category coverage and dealer/wholesale positioning.
• KaTom Restaurant Supply: KaTom is a wholesale and online distributor of commercial restaurant equipment and smallwares, carrying Hoshizaki, Stoelting, and similar brands — directly comparable to HKE in core product categories and dealer-direct sales motion.

Broad incumbents

• Webstaurant Store: Webstaurant Store is a national online-first foodservice equipment and supplies distributor with a far larger catalog and footprint — overlaps with HKE in refrigeration, ice, and frozen treat equipment, but operates at much broader scale and direct-to-operator.
• Imperial Dade: Imperial Dade is a large broadline distributor of foodservice disposables and equipment to operators nationwide — overlaps with HKE in foodservice equipment and parts/replacement demand, but at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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