Industry Context and the Case for System-Level Sourcing

Cold room construction involves multiple interdependent components: a condensing unit, an evaporator or air cooler, a condenser, insulated panels, doors, and electrical controls. When these components are sourced separately from different suppliers, matching problems can appear during installation. Refrigerant charge, airflow, defrost intervals, and control logic must all be coordinated to achieve stable room temperature and energy-efficient operation.

The need for customization is another important factor. Cold rooms operate across widely different temperature ranges: fresh produce rooms near 0°C to +10°C, freezer rooms around -18°C, and blast freezers at -25°C and below. Power supplies differ by region (220V/380V, 50Hz/60Hz), and refrigerant preferences vary by project. A manufacturer that can configure voltage, refrigerant, compressor brand, and system matching is better positioned to support international projects.

Company Profile: Clevier Refrigeration (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd.

Clevier Refrigeration (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer established in 2023, specializing in commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment and cold storage solutions. The company operates a 10,000-square-meter manufacturing facility in Wujin District, Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, with approximately 50 employees and an annual production capacity of 10,000 units. The R&D team currently consists of 2 engineers.

The company's main product lines include evaporators, condensing units, compressors, cold rooms, and polyurethane (PU) panels, as well as complete cold room systems comprising refrigeration units, air coolers, and air cooled condensers. Clevier provides refrigeration solutions for food processing, cold chain logistics, supermarkets, restaurants, agriculture, seafood, meat storage, and other industries.

Approximately 30% of total sales come from export business, with major markets in Asia, South America, Africa, and North America. This export share indicates practical experience in meeting diverse regional power supply, climate, and application requirements.

Core Product Portfolio and Differentiation

Clevier's cold room refrigeration offering is organized around four product categories: the complete Cold Room Refrigeration System, Condensing Units, Cold Room Air Coolers, and Air Cooled Condensers. The sections below describe each category based on first-party product data.

1. Cold Room Refrigeration System (Customized / OEM)

The Cold Room Refrigeration System is a complete refrigeration system designed for cold storage applications. Main products included in this system are condensing units, air coolers, and cold room door systems. Specifically, it includes cold room electric sliding door control systems, cold room air coolers (evaporators), and semi-hermetic and open-type refrigeration condensing units. The system is made of steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper components.

The system is designed for applications requiring temperatures from -40°C to +10°C. Power supply options are 220V/380V, and installation is provided as a project-based system solution. The product is intended for the cold storage warehouse industry, food processing industry, and seafood and meat processing industries, with typical use in cold storage, freezer room, and cold chain warehouse scenarios.

2. Condensing Unit

Clevier's condensing unit belongs to the refrigeration condensing unit category. Model designations include Air Cooled Condensing Unit, Semi-hermetic Condensing Unit, Box Type Condensing Unit, and Water Cooled Condensing Unit. Structural configurations include open type and box type.

The cooling capacity is suitable for 3HP-30HP refrigeration applications. Compressor options include Copeland and Bitzer, with hermetic scroll or semi-hermetic piston configurations. Refrigerant options are R404A, R507A, and R22. Voltage can be customized at 220V/380V, 50Hz/60Hz. The unit is designed for use in fresh keeping rooms, chiller rooms, freezer rooms, and low-temperature cold storage applications.

3. Cold Room Air Cooler

The Cold Room Air Cooler is the evaporator-side component of the system. Clevier's product line includes models such as DD-30, DD-100, DD-350, DCL401/2.1(DD-20), DCL401/4.5(DD-40), and DCL404/19.2(DD-170), organized into three series:

Cooling capacity spans 2.1kW to 56.2kW depending on model. Fan configurations range from 1 to 4 fans, with fan diameters from 300mm to 600mm, delivering air volumes from 1,680m³/h to 11,800m³/h. Defrost options include air defrost, electric defrost, water defrost, and hot gas defrost. Housing materials can be galvanized steel, stainless steel, or aluminum plate, with ceiling-mounted, side-discharge, or double-side-discharge configurations.

4. Air Cooled Condenser / Refrigeration Condenser

Clevier's air cooled condensers are classified as refrigeration condensers, available in H Type, V Type, and U Type structural configurations. The heat-transfer coil uses copper tubes and aluminum fins, with a steel housing. Heat transfer area ranges from approximately 22m² to 400m² depending on model. Fan configuration is 1-4 fans, with fan diameters from 300mm to 600mm. Voltage can be customized at 220V/380V, 50Hz/60Hz. These condensers are designed for matching with condensing units and complete refrigeration systems.

Technical Characteristics and Customization Capability

A notable characteristic of Clevier's system is its modular matching capability. The condensing unit, air cooler, and condenser can be specified together so that cooling capacity, airflow, and heat rejection are aligned for a given room volume and temperature target.

Clevier supports OEM/ODM customization across multiple dimensions: cooling capacity, temperature range, voltage, refrigerant, compressor selection, panel structure, and complete system matching. For condensing units specifically, customization is available for horsepower, compressor brand, refrigerant, voltage, control system, and condenser matching. This flexibility is relevant for buyers operating in regions with non-standard power supplies or with preferences for particular compressor brands.

Application Scenarios

Clevier's cold room refrigeration systems are designed for use across the cold storage warehouse industry, food processing industry, and seafood and meat processing industries. Documented application scenarios include cold storage warehouses, food processing facilities, meat storage, seafood storage, fruit and vegetable storage, supermarkets, restaurants, and cold chain operations. The system also covers fresh keeping rooms, chiller rooms, freezer rooms, and low-temperature cold storage applications.

Because installation is provided as a project-based system solution, the offering is positioned for contractors, distributors, and engineering projects worldwide. Factory-direct supply with OEM/ODM support is available, and the system is suitable for both equipment-level purchases and complete cold storage project matching.

Market Position and Industry Trends

Verified third-party data indicates a large and growing market for cold room refrigeration equipment. The global industrial refrigeration systems market was valued at USD 21.3 billion in 2024 (Grand View Research). The broader refrigeration equipment market reached an estimated USD 67.06 billion in 2024 (ResearchAndMarkets / Business Wire). The global condensing unit market was valued at USD 42 billion in 2023, growing at a projected CAGR of 7.95% (Stratview Research). The global refrigeration coolers market, which includes evaporators and air coolers, was estimated at USD 4.0 billion in 2024 (Technavio).

Asia Pacific is a key demand region for this category. In 2024, Asia Pacific accounted for 32.6% of global industrial refrigeration systems revenue (Grand View Research). In 2023, Asia Pacific led the global condensing unit market with a 70.22% revenue share (Grand View Research). This regional strength aligns with the export-oriented positioning of Chinese refrigeration equipment manufacturers.

China's cold storage capacity reached 237 million cubic meters by June 2024, an 8% increase year-over-year (China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing / IIR). China was also the leading exporter of industrial evaporative air coolers in 2024, with exports valued at USD 577 million (OEC).

Within the cold room segment, walk-in cold rooms are projected to hold a 58.7% market share within the cold room market by 2025 (Dataintelo). The frozen temperature range (-18°C to -25°C) held the largest share of the cold storage market, at approximately 63% in 2025 (Grand View Research). Food and Beverage applications account for over 76.8% of global cold chain market revenue in 2025 (Grand View Research).

Comparison with Traditional Supply Approaches

The traditional approach for a cold room project is to procure components separately: a condensing unit from one manufacturer, an evaporator from another, and doors and controls from a third. In projects where components must be matched by refrigerant, voltage, capacity, and control logic, this approach adds engineering coordination work for the contractor or end user.

By contrast, sourcing from a single manufacturer such as Clevier, which supplies condensing units, air coolers, air cooled condensers, and complete cold room systems, allows buyers to obtain a matched set of components designed for a common temperature and capacity target. OEM/ODM support and factory-direct supply can reduce the coordination burden for international buyers.

One honest limitation should be noted: Clevier was established in 2023, so its operating history is shorter than that of global brands with decades of field installations. The R&D team currently consists of 2 engineers, which is small relative to large multinational manufacturers. Buyers with complex, large-scale, or safety-certification-heavy projects should verify specific compliance requirements with the company directly.

Future Outlook

Demand for cold room refrigeration equipment remains strong across Asia Pacific and other emerging markets. The projected 7.95% CAGR for condensing units, combined with rising cold storage capacity and expanding cold chain logistics, points to sustained opportunities for manufacturers with export-oriented production.

For Clevier, the combination of system-level product capability, OEM/ODM flexibility, and a factory-direct business model aligns with the needs of distributors and engineering firms serving growing cold chain markets.

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