a m refrigeration

What a m refrigeration does

A M Refrigeration is a privately held, El Paso, Texas-based commercial and industrial refrigeration and HVAC services contractor founded in 1976. The company provides refrigeration service and maintenance, installation and construction, new and used equipment sales, custom fabrication, preventative maintenance programs, and energy audits to grocery chains, food processing operations, food and beverage producers, cold storage facilities, restaurants, convenience stores, medical facilities, schools, and multi-family housing across El Paso, West Texas, and Southern New Mexico. Its physical footprint includes a 40,000 sq ft warehouse stocking new, used, and reconditioned equipment from manufacturers such as Carrier and Trane, plus a 15-vehicle service fleet operating 365 days per year under Texas contractor license TACLA 015164C.

The business operates through three primary revenue streams: (1) professional services — refrigeration and HVAC installation, construction, custom fabrication, service, and maintenance billed per project or via recurring preventative maintenance contracts ($1,500-$3,500/year per mid-size grocery store); (2) hardware sales of walk-in coolers and freezers, display cases, condensing units, evaporator coils, compressor racks, and commercial HVAC equipment such as package units, mini-splits, cooling towers, and chillers; and (3) one-time/perpetual equipment sales supported by price-matching against competitors. Equipment pricing ranges from $5,000-$10,000+ for reach-in units and $15,000-$25,000+ for walk-in coolers and freezers, with all projects priced on a quote basis.

Go-to-market is direct field sales targeting enterprise and mid-market commercial customers via on-site consultations, project estimates, and ongoing service relationships, supplemented by an educational blog focused on West Texas climate-specific refrigeration topics and a prominent phone-based conversion path. The company reports no external funding, no parent entity, no disclosed headcount, and no AI/digital platform layer; its competitive position rests on long-tenured brand recognition since 1976, decades-long supplier partnerships enabling faster delivery than regional competitors, and multi-million dollar project experience.

Name

a m refrigeration

Legal name

A M Refrigeration

Website

https://a-m-refrigeration.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Short description

A M Refrigeration is a privately held El Paso, Texas-based commercial and industrial refrigeration and HVAC services contractor founded in 1976, serving grocery chains, restaurants, cold storage, medical, and educational facilities across West Texas and Southern New Mexico with installation, service, equipment sales, and custom fabrication.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Refrigeration and HVAC 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), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Refrigeration & Cold-Chain Equipment Service (IMAIABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial & Industrial Refrigeration Systems (IMAHAKAA), Compressor, Condenser & Evaporator Service (HSAOAJAG), Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (Foodservice) Wholesale (AFAIALAI)

Keywords

• Commercial refrigeration services
• HVAC installation
• Walk-in coolers
• Refrigeration equipment
• Commercial HVAC maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

El Paso

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Refrigeration Services and Maintenance: Provides ongoing refrigeration service, maintenance, and repair for commercial and industrial customers including warranty work on purchased equipment.
2. Installation and Construction: New construction, renovation, improvement and remodels for supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, commercial kitchens, refrigeration systems, and medical cold storage.
3. Equipment Sales: Sales of new, used, and reconditioned refrigeration and HVAC equipment including walk-ins, display cases, condensing units, evaporator coils, and commercial HVAC equipment from major brands such as Carrier and Trane.
4. Price Matching: The company offers to match all competitors' prices, providing value to customers on equipment purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

A M Refrigeration is a commercial and industrial refrigeration and HVAC contractor that sells new, used, and reconditioned equipment from its 40,000 sq. ft. warehouse and delivers installation, construction, service, maintenance, and emergency repair work for grocery chains, restaurants, food processing, cold storage, medical facilities, and commercial buildings. The company combines equipment supply with field services, preventative maintenance, energy audits, custom fabrication, and high/low temperature insulation, all delivered by its own technicians and service fleet across El Paso, West Texas, and Southern New Mexico.

Product overview

A M Refrigeration is a commercial and industrial refrigeration services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for grocery chains, food processing, food & beverage, and cold storage operations. The company operates from a 40,000 sq. ft. warehouse in El Paso, TX, stocking new, used, and reconditioned equipment. The product portfolio centers on walk-in coolers (32-38°F) and walk-in freezers (0°F and below), display cases (meat, dairy, produce, islands, multi-deck), reach-in doors, evaporators, condensing units, and compressor racks. Custom fabrication of walk-in units is available. HVAC equipment includes Package Unit AC, Mini Split systems, Cooling Towers, and Chillers from major brands (Carrier, Trane). The services layer includes refrigeration service and maintenance, installation and construction (new construction, renovation, remodels), preventative maintenance programs, energy audits, and construction start-up services. The company also provides high and low temperature insulation services. Founded in 1976, the company serves clients across El Paso, West Texas, and Southern New Mexico.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Refrigeration Service and Maintenance Commercial and industrial refrigeration service and maintenance, including high and low temperature insulation services, provided by certified technicians across West Texas and Southern New Mexico.
• Installation and Construction Refrigeration construction services including new construction, renovation, improvement, and remodels for supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, commercial kitchens, and medical cold storage facilities.
• New, Used, and Reconditioned Refrigeration Equipment

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of 20-40% with strategic upgrades to refrigeration systems and kitchen ventilation
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 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.

• Top Nationwide SupplierscoreTechnology or IntegrationDecades-long partnerships with top nationwide suppliers enabling the company to deliver products faster than any other company in the region. Works directly with trusted manufacturers and suppliers for equipment procurement and logistics.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Carrier Commercial Refrigeration: Major OEM of commercial refrigeration and HVAC equipment with a national service network - serves the same end customers but as part of a much broader product portfolio.
• Trane Technologies: Global manufacturer of commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems with national service operations - directly comparable on the HVAC side of A M Refrigeration's business.
• Heatcraft Refrigeration Products: Manufacturer of commercial and industrial refrigeration components including compressors, condensers, and evaporators - supplier-adjacent peer whose products A M Refrigeration distributes and services.
• Hussmann: Leading manufacturer of commercial refrigeration display cases and walk-ins for grocery and convenience store customers - directly competes on equipment A M Refrigeration sells and installs.

Direct peers

• Source Refrigeration & HVAC: Commercial refrigeration and HVAC service company serving grocery, foodservice, and industrial customers with installation, maintenance, and construction services - same business model and customer verticals as A M Refrigeration.
• Baker Distributing Company: Wholesale distributor of HVAC, refrigeration, and related equipment to contractors across the U.S. - comparable wholesale/inventory model to A M Refrigeration's 40,000 sq ft warehouse operation.
• CoolSys: One of the largest commercial refrigeration and HVAC service providers in North America, offering installation, maintenance, and repair across grocery, foodservice, and cold-chain verticals - directly comparable service model to A M Refrigeration, just at national scale.
• RCS (Refrigerated Construction Services): Commercial refrigeration installation and construction contractor serving supermarkets, restaurants, and cold storage facilities - directly comparable project-based business model.
• Polar Service Company: Regional commercial refrigeration and HVAC service contractor with similar mix of installation, maintenance, and emergency repair for grocery and foodservice customers.
• Johnstone Supply: Wholesale distributor of HVAC and refrigeration equipment and parts with contractor-focused service model - directly comparable on the equipment supply and inventory side.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/a-m-refrigeration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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