cooltrans
Cooltrans AG is a Swiss family-owned commercial vehicle competence center in Rothenburg that sells DAF trucks and transport refrigeration systems and provides maintenance, parts, and 24/7 emergency service to fleet operators in Central Switzerland.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1992
- HeadquartersRothenburg, Switzerland
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What cooltrans does
Cooltrans AG is a Swiss, family-owned commercial vehicle competence center headquartered at the NUFA Center in Rothenburg, Switzerland. Founded in 1992 as Coolmann/Ferrier-Güdel by René Javet, the company has operated continuously for 33 years under family control, with Irene Javet assuming operational management in 2020. Its core business combines the sale and configuration support of DAF trucks (including the new-generation XB, XD, and XG+/XG/XF series), the sale of transport refrigeration systems (Thermo King, Carrier, Govi, proprietary Cooltrans units, and the CT-Hybrid system co-developed with Carbagas), and a full-service workshop covering maintenance, repairs, diagnostics, brake systems (WABCO, Knorr-Bremse), and bus servicing (VDL). A wholly-owned subsidiary, CDC Cooltrans Dieselcenter AG, runs the diesel-injector and pump testing business separately.
The company's revenue model is multi-streamed: one-time vehicle configuration support, hardware sales (cooling systems, parts, diesel components), professional services (preventive maintenance, repairs, diagnostics, ATP recertification testing in partnership with TÜV Süd, DIN EN 13486 temperature calibration), and a 24/7 emergency roadside service operating 365 days per year. Pricing is largely quote-based, with the exception of CDC's publicly listed injector testing (120–360 CHF for 1–6 units) and pump testing (270 CHF per pump). The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, targeting enterprise commercial-vehicle fleet operators and refrigerated transport companies primarily in Central Switzerland.
The company's competitive position rests on official OEM service-partner status with multiple brands (DAF since 2000, Carrier since 2002, VDL since 2015, Govi since 2017), ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, and a ~5,400-line-item parts inventory backed by access to 100,000+ parts through DAF and TRP partnerships. Customer logos are concentrated in transport, logistics, recycling, and cold-chain industries across Switzerland, with named accounts including Hasler Energietransport, Ziegler Recycling AG, Marty Transport & Kühllogistik GmbH, Heller Internationale Transporte GmbH, and several other regional fleet operators. No revenue is publicly disclosed, and the company remains privately held with no external investors.
cooltrans firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- cooltrans
- Legal name
- Cooltrans AG
- Website
- https://cooltrans.ch
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1992
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Cooltrans AG is a Swiss family-owned commercial vehicle competence center in Rothenburg that sells DAF trucks and transport refrigeration systems and provides maintenance, parts, and 24/7 emergency service to fleet operators in Central Switzerland.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
cooltrans industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Vehicle Services
- NAICS
- Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740)
- SIC
- Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Blast Chiller & Specialty Refrigeration Service (HSAOAJAJ), Automotive Coolant & Refrigerant Circuit Components (Pumps/Valves/Reservoirs/Expansion Devices) (IMACALAE)
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Where cooltrans is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Rothenburg
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
cooltrans business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Vehicle Sales Support: DAF truck sales support including configuration assistance and consultation throughout the selection process
- Workshop and Maintenance Services: Preventive maintenance, repairs, and diagnostics for trucks, trailers, refrigeration units, and passenger vehicles. Includes DAF service, WABCO brake systems, VDL bus service.
- Diesel Component Testing and Parts: Testing and supply of diesel injectors and pumps through CDC Cooltrans Dieselcenter AG subsidiary. Testing fees plus parts sales.
- Cooling Systems Sales: Sales of transport refrigeration systems including Carrier, Thermo King, Govi, CTH-Hybrid, and proprietary Cooltrans systems.
- Emergency Roadside Service: 24/7 emergency breakdown service for trucks and refrigeration units, available 365 days per year.
- Certification and Testing Services: ATP (Accord International sur le Transport des Marchandises Périssables) repeat testing, temperature calibration per DIN EN 13486, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Injector Testing (1 unit) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Injector Testing (2 units) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Injector Testing (3 units) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Injector Testing (4 units) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Injector Testing (5 units) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Injector Testing (6 units) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Pump Testing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
cooltrans product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Cooltrans AG is a Swiss family-owned commercial vehicle competence center that supports DAF truck sales, supplies and services transport refrigeration systems (Thermo King, Carrier, Govi, CTH-Hybrid, and proprietary Cooltrans systems), and operates a full-service truck workshop offering preventive maintenance, repairs, parts, ATP recertification, and 24/7 emergency roadside service. Its subsidiary CDC Cooltrans Dieselcenter AG delivers diesel injector and pump testing plus replacement parts for trucks, passenger cars, construction, and agricultural vehicles. The company functions as a single-point partner for commercial vehicle fleet operators across central Switzerland.
Product overview
Cooltrans AG operates as a commercial vehicle competence center offering integrated truck sales, service, and transport refrigeration solutions. The core offerings consist of DAF truck sales (new generation XB, XD, XG+/XG/XF models), transport refrigeration systems (Thermo King, Carrier, Govi, CTH, and proprietary Cooltrans systems), full-service truck workshops (maintenance, repairs, parts), and specialized transport refrigeration workshops (ATP certification, hybrid systems, temperature calibration). A subsidiary, CDC Cooltrans Dieselcenter AG, provides diesel specialist services including injector and pump testing and replacement parts. The company positions itself as a one-stop partner for commercial vehicle fleets, combining sales support, workshop services, and specialized diesel/refrigeration expertise under one organization.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- DAF Truck Sales Sales support and configuration services for new DAF trucks, including the new generation XB (city), XD (distribution), and XG+/XG/XF (long-haul) series. Targeted at commercial vehicle fleet operators and transport companies in Switzerland.
- Transport Refrigeration Systems Sale and installation of transport refrigeration systems including Thermo King, Carrier, Govi, CTH-Hybrid, and proprietary Cooltrans cooling solutions for trucks, trailers, and vans. Targeted at refrigerated transport operators, beverage distributors, and perishable goods hauliers.
- Truck Workshop Services Full-service truck maintenance and repair services including DAF service partnership, WABCO brake service, VDL bus service, MFK preparation, brake inspection, tachograph certification, glass repair, and emergency road service. Targeted at commercial vehicle fleet operators.
- Transport Refrigeration Workshop Specialized workshop for transport refrigeration including ATP recertification testing (TÜV Süd), CT-Hybrid maintenance, temperature calibration (DIN EN 13486), refrigerant conversion, and 24/7 cooling emergency service. Targeted at refrigerated transport operators and perishable goods hauliers.
- 24/7 Truck Emergency Roadside Service Round-the-clock emergency road service for trucks and transport refrigeration units, available 365 days per year. Targeted at commercial vehicle fleet operators needing rapid breakdown response.
- CDC Cooltrans Dieselcenter AG Diesel specialist services including injector and pump testing, Common-Rail component testing, diesel exhaust maintenance, and replacement parts for trucks, passenger cars, construction machines, and agricultural vehicles. Wholly owned subsidiary targeted at diesel vehicle operators across Switzerland.
- Diesel Test Bench Services Injector and pump testing services using modern test benches with detailed inspection reports for trucks, passenger cars, construction machines, and agricultural vehicles. Pricing from 120 CHF per injector to 270 CHF per pump. Delivered via CDC Cooltrans Dieselcenter AG.
Quantifiable outcome
- Parts availability within one day for 100,000+ items through DAF and TRP
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use cooltrans
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
cooltrans technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
cooltrans partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- GovicoreOfficial service point for Govi refrigeration units since 2017. Specializes in trailer refrigeration conversions, turning temperature-insulated trailers into refrigerated units.
- VDL Bus & CoachcoreOfficial VDL Coach service partner for central Switzerland since 2015. Provides maintenance and repairs for VDL travel coaches.
- Carrier TransicoldcoreOfficial service point for Carrier Transportkühlgeräte (transport refrigeration units) since 2002. Provides maintenance, repair, and installation services for Carrier refrigeration products.
- DAFcoreOfficial DAF Service and Parts Partner since 2000. Provides sales support for new DAF trucks, maintenance and repair services, and access to DAF spare parts inventory. Staff receive regular manufacturer training.
- WABCOcoreWABCO Service Partner with latest diagnostic tools, extensive parts inventory, and trained personnel for brake system diagnostics and repairs.
- Bosch Car ServiceminorAffiliated with Bosch Car Service network for passenger vehicle climate control services.
- Thermo KingcoreAuthorized service provider for Thermo King transport refrigeration products. Provides maintenance, repair, and diagnostic services.
- CarbagascoreCollaborated to develop CT-Hybrid transport refrigeration systems combining engine-driven cooling with liquid nitrogen technology.
- TRP (TRuckParts)coreParts collaboration providing access to over 100,000 parts items available within one day.
- TÜV SüdcoreAuthorized ATP (international perishable goods transport) repeat testing station in partnership with TÜV Süd for cross-border commercial transport certification.
- TRL FleischlinminorParts supplier collaboration for commercial vehicle components.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
cooltrans competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- LARAG AG: LARAG is a Swiss commercial vehicle service group operating multi-brand truck and bus workshops across Switzerland, including DAF service partnerships. It is a direct competitor to Cooltrans in the regional authorized-service and maintenance market for commercial fleets.
- Auto AG Group: Auto AG is a long-established Swiss commercial vehicle dealer and service network (VW, MAN, etc.) with multi-brand workshop capabilities. It competes with Cooltrans for fleet maintenance contracts and authorized-service positioning in Switzerland.
- Thermo King: Thermo King (Trane Technologies) is a leading global manufacturer of transport refrigeration units. Cooltrans is an authorized service partner; the comparison is relevant for the refrigeration equipment and aftermarket service business that underpins Cooltrans' cooling operations.
- Carrier Transicold: Carrier Transicold is a major global manufacturer of transport refrigeration systems and the OEM whose equipment Cooltrans is authorized to service. Direct peer relationship: same product category (transport refrigeration), same customer base (cold-chain fleet operators).
Emerging players
- Govi Refrigeration Systems: Govi is a European manufacturer of refrigeration units for trailers and trucks. Cooltrans is its official Swiss service point, making it both partner and adjacent competitor in the transport refrigeration equipment and aftermarket space.
Broad incumbents
- DAF Trucks N.V. DAF Trucks is the OEM whose products Cooltrans sells and services under a long-standing authorized partner agreement. As a broad incumbent, DAF's own dealer/service network is the principal upstream force shaping Cooltrans' commercial vehicle business.
- Scania (Switzerland): Scania operates an integrated sales-service network for trucks and buses across Switzerland. It is a broad incumbent that competes with Cooltrans-attached DAF for fleet operator service contracts in the same regional market.
- Schmitz Cargobull: Schmitz Cargobull is Europe's largest manufacturer of semi-trailers, including refrigerated trailers (S.KO Cool series). It is comparable as a supplier into the same cold-chain transport ecosystem that Cooltrans services.
- Krone Commercial Vehicle Group: Krone manufactures refrigerated trailers and commercial vehicle equipment across Europe. It is comparable as a broad incumbent serving the same refrigerated transport customer segment that Cooltrans supports via service and retrofit.
- TIP Trailer Services: TIP is a large European provider of trailer rental, leasing, and service including refrigerated trailers. It is comparable as a broader aftermarket service operator targeting the same fleet/cold-chain customers Cooltrans serves, though at significantly larger scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance4 records
cooltrans financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
cooltrans leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
cooltrans subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
cooltrans funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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cooltrans M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about cooltrans
What does cooltrans do?
Cooltrans AG is a Swiss family-owned commercial vehicle competence center that supports DAF truck sales, supplies and services transport refrigeration systems (Thermo King, Carrier, Govi, CTH-Hybrid, and proprietary Cooltrans systems), and operates a full-service truck workshop offering preventive maintenance, repairs, parts, ATP recertification, and 24/7 emergency roadside service. Its subsidiary CDC Cooltrans Dieselcenter AG delivers diesel injector and pump testing plus replacement parts for trucks, passenger cars, construction, and agricultural vehicles. The company functions as a single-point partner for commercial vehicle fleet operators across central Switzerland.
Is cooltrans a public or private company?
cooltrans is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was cooltrans founded?
cooltrans was founded in 1992. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is cooltrans based?
cooltrans is headquartered in Rothenburg, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does cooltrans make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Vehicle Sales Support is the primary driver. The others are workshop and Maintenance Services, diesel Component Testing and Parts, cooling Systems Sales, emergency Roadside Service and certification and Testing Services.
Who are cooltrans's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are LARAG AG, Auto AG Group, Thermo King and Carrier Transicold. Govi Refrigeration Systems is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are DAF Trucks N.V., Scania (Switzerland), Schmitz Cargobull, Krone Commercial Vehicle Group and TIP Trailer Services.
Does cooltrans have an API?
No public API is recorded for cooltrans.
What industry is cooltrans in?
cooltrans's product category is Commercial Vehicle Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAKAE, Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment, with a secondary code of HSAOAJAJ, Blast Chiller & Specialty Refrigeration Service. Its NAICS code is 423740 and its SIC code is 3585.