thermo refrigeration

What thermo refrigeration does

Thermo Réfrigération designs, installs, and maintains industrial refrigeration and air treatment systems for French and international professional customers. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of VINCI Energies (since 2007) and, as of 2025, operates under the UBBAK network alongside 19 other refrigeration companies and 700 collaborators. It employs 47 people across five regional agencies in Luceau (headquarters), Angers, Saumur, Orléans, and Montauban, plus a dedicated export team. Customer segments span fruits and vegetables (primary), mushrooms (primary), viniculture, vegetables, agri-food processing, logistics, general industry, and horticulture and seeds — with named engagements including Bonduelle, La Blottiere Fruit Station, Novacoop, multi-site red berry producers, Ferme de la Motte, Champimar (Martinique), Champicarde, Picardie Fresh Produce, and Xenothera biotechnology.

The company's core technology portfolio rests on three pillars. First, controlled atmosphere storage systems with O2/CO2 analyzers, nitrogen generators, CO2 absorbers, and ethylene management supporting ULO (Ultra Low Oxygen) and XLO (Extreme ULO) techniques for long-term fruit preservation. Second, exclusive French distribution of Weber Cooling vacuum cooling technology, which reduces cooling time by 75% or more versus conventional methods for fresh produce, herbs, flowers, mushrooms, and bakery products. Third, GTC ThermoVision, a proprietary web-based building management system providing remote monitoring, temperature control, humidity management, energy metering, alarm management, and process optimization. Supporting capabilities span refrigerating equipment (compressors, condensers, evaporators, air handling units), engineering and design services, preventive and corrective maintenance with 7-day coverage, energy performance optimization (floating HP/LP, variable speed drives, heat recovery), and CEE (Certificats d'Économies d'Énergie) subsidy advisory.

Thermo Réfrigération's business model is primarily project-based turnkey delivery — consulting, design, installation, commissioning — supplemented by recurring maintenance contracts, energy performance services, and equipment sales. Pricing is custom and quote-based, structured around multi-year contracts with dedicated business managers per agency. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales, supported by trade show presence (notably SIVAL in Angers), the UBBAK channel for larger collaborative projects, and a dedicated export team for international engagements in North Africa and other markets. Leadership sits with Xavier FARRUGIA (company director since 2009), continuing the family ownership lineage from founders Alain and Christian Farrugia.

Name

thermo refrigeration

Legal name

Thermo Réfrigération

Website

https://thermorefrigeration.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Thermo Réfrigération designs, installs, and maintains industrial refrigeration and air treatment systems for French agricultural cooperatives, food processors, logistics firms, and biotech and industrial clients. It leverages proprietary GTC ThermoVision BMS and exclusive Weber Cooling vacuum technology across five regional agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Refrigeration and Air Treatment Services

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

Refrigeration Installation & Replacement (Commercial) (HSAOAJAD), Preventive Maintenance Programs for Refrigeration Systems (HSAOAJAL), Compliance, Refrigerant Regulations & Documentation (HSAOAJAN), Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH)

Keywords

• Industrial refrigeration systems
• Controlled atmosphere storage
• Vacuum cooling technology
• Cold storage installation
• Refrigeration maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Luceau

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Refrigeration Projects: Turnkey project delivery including consulting, design, installation, and commissioning of industrial refrigeration and air treatment systems. Revenue recognized over project duration.
2. Maintenance Contracts: Preventive and corrective maintenance services for industrial refrigeration equipment. Includes regulatory compliance (F-Gas leak testing), performance optimization, and 7-day/week emergency support. Contracts with dedicated service teams across 5 agencies.
3. Energy Performance Services: Energy audit, optimization, and performance monitoring services. Includes ThermoVision GTC subscription, energy consumption analysis, and energy efficiency consulting. Performance-based contracts and CEE (Certificats d'Économies d'Énergie) advisory services.
4. Refrigeration Equipment Sales: Sale of refrigeration equipment including compressors, evaporators, condensers, air handling units, and control systems. Equipment sourced from manufacturers and configured for specific client requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Thermo Réfrigération designs, installs, and maintains industrial refrigeration and air treatment systems for professional customers across agricultural, food processing, logistics, and industrial sectors. Its offering spans turnkey project delivery including consulting, design, equipment supply, installation, commissioning, and ongoing preventive/corrective maintenance with 7-day coverage through five regional agencies in France.

Product overview

Thermo Réfrigération offers a unified portfolio of industrial refrigeration and air treatment solutions centered on their proprietary GTC ThermoVision building management system. Core offerings include refrigerating equipment (cold production, condensers, compressors, evaporators), vacuum cooling technology (exclusive Weber Cooling distributor), and controlled atmosphere systems for long-term produce storage. Services encompass consulting and design, maintenance with 7-day coverage, energy performance optimization, and CEE (Energy Efficiency Certificate) assistance. The company serves sectors including fruits and vegetables, mushrooms, viniculture, horticulture, agri-food processing, logistics, and general industry across France with 5 regional agencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ThermoVision: Centralized Technical Management system (GTC) for managing energies and equipment, including configuration, programming and remote control of all equipment operations.

Products and services

• GTC ThermoVision Proprietary Building Management System (BMS) for centralized control and monitoring of refrigeration equipment, energy consumption, and industrial processes. Features real-time supervision, temperature modulation, heat recovery management, and multi-energy metering with web-based access from PC, smartphone, and tablet without dedicated software licenses.
• Vacuum Cooling Systems (Weber Cooling) Vacuum cooling technology for rapid pre-cooling of fresh produce including vegetables, herbs, flowers, mushrooms, and bakery products. Thermo Réfrigération is the exclusive French distributor for Weber Cooling vacuum coolers, reducing cooling time by 75% or more compared to conventional methods. Includes installation, commissioning, and maintenance services.
• Controlled Atmosphere Storage Systems Controlled atmosphere storage technology for long-term preservation of fruits (apples, pears, kiwis). Includes O2/CO2 analyzers, nitrogen generators, carbon dioxide absorbers, ethylene analyzers and eliminators. Supports ULO (Ultra Low Oxygen) and XLO (Extreme ULO) techniques for premium preservation extending storage life to 6+ months.
• Refrigerating Equipment Industrial refrigeration equipment including cold production units, condensers, compressors (scroll, piston, screw), evaporators, and piping networks. Supports refrigerants including HFC, NH3, CO2, and HFO for diverse industrial applications.
• Consulting and Design Services Engineering and design services for refrigeration projects including technical studies, financial analysis, equipment sizing, refrigerant selection (CO2, ammonia, propane), and installation planning. Provides consulting for new builds and modernization projects across agricultural, food processing, and industrial sectors.
• Maintenance and After-Sales Service Preventive and corrective maintenance services for industrial refrigeration systems with 7-day-a-week coverage across 5 regional agencies. Includes regulatory compliance (F-Gas leakage testing), sensor calibration, extranet-based intervention tracking, and emergency support.
• Energy Performance Services Energy optimization services including floating HP/LP regulation, variable speed drives, heat recovery systems, free cooling, electronic expansion valves, and ThermoVision-based consumption monitoring. Achieves up to 25% energy savings from floating HP regulation, 20% reduction in compressor power with electronic expansion valves, and 10% motor consumption reduction with variable speed drives.
• Energy Efficiency Certificate (CEE) Advisory Services Assistance with Energy Efficiency Certificate (CEE) programs, including eligibility assessment for government subsidies and energy performance contracts for industrial refrigeration installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% power increase achieved in arboriculture station remodeling project
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Weber CoolingcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive French distributor for Weber Cooling vacuum cooling systems. Weber Cooling provides the broadest range of vacuum coolers with the shortest cooling times and best price/performance ratio. Thermo Réfrigération offers installation, commissioning, and maintenance of Weber systems for fresh produce, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and bakery applications in the French market.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ENGIE Refrigeration: European industrial and commercial refrigeration provider (formerly Cofely). Comparable in industrial refrigeration projects and energy efficiency services, backed by ENGIE group.
• Lennox International: Global HVAC and refrigeration provider with commercial/industrial offerings. Overlaps in commercial refrigeration equipment, particularly for food retail and cold storage.
• SPIE: Major French multi-technical services group with refrigeration and HVAC capabilities. Comparable by French B2B industrial services delivery and VINCI-adjacent positioning, though refrigeration is one of many service lines.
• Daikin: Global HVAC and refrigeration manufacturer with growing industrial refrigeration footprint. Comparable in refrigeration equipment and refrigerants (including low-GWP), though far larger and more diversified.
• Carrier Global: Global leader in HVAC, refrigeration, and cold chain solutions. Comparable in commercial and industrial refrigeration, with significantly deeper product portfolio and global reach.
• Johnson Controls: Global building technologies and industrial refrigeration incumbent. Comparable in industrial refrigeration and building automation/control systems (similar in concept to ThermoVision), with much broader portfolio.
• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC and commercial/industrial refrigeration incumbent. Overlaps in commercial refrigeration equipment and industrial process cooling, but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Bessière: French industrial refrigeration company serving cold storage and food industry. Comparable by project-based industrial refrigeration delivery and French regional agency model.
• Petit Forestier: French refrigeration services leader specializing in cold chain logistics, refrigerated rental, and commercial/industrial refrigeration. Comparable by service-heavy model, French presence, and recurring maintenance revenue.
• Clauger: French industrial refrigeration specialist serving food processing, cold storage, and industrial process cooling. Most direct domestic comparable by industry vertical, project-based delivery model, and French regional footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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