1. Norbec

Norbec is a North American leader in cold rooms well established in the refrigeration industry in Quebec. The company has been in operation for over 40 years. The company is particularly known for its high-quality thermal panels and cold rooms designed to optimize space and energy consumption.

Main products

Custom cold rooms adapted to customer specifications. It also offers doors for cold rooms and insulating architectural panels.

Applications
The products from Norbec are used in the grocery sector, food service, commercial construction, horticulture, refrigerated storage, and much more.

Benefits:

• Turnkey solutions with support throughout the project.

• Quick and simple installation

• Design flexibility

• Superior insulation

• International presence

2. Polar Refrigeration

Polar Refrigeration offers commercial refrigeration services, including the installation of modular cold rooms. The company has been established for over 15 years. Known for its innovation and durability, Polar Refrigeration is a reference in the field of cold rooms in Quebec. It has built a reputation among restaurant and hospitality professionals worldwide.

Main products:

• Positive and negative refrigerated cold rooms and cabinets.

• Cooling cells

• Preparation counters

• Bottle coolers and ice machines.

Polar Refrigeration offers its range of products and cold rooms in three distinct series to meet the different needs of commercial establishments:

• Series C: For low-performance establishments (When you do not plan to open the equipment often).

• Series G: For medium-performance establishments. (When you plan to open the equipment often)

• Series U: For high-performance establishments. (It allows to maintain a temperature up to ambient temperatures of 43ºC while the other ranges operate optimally up to 32ºC)

Applications:
The products from Polar Refrigeration are used by restaurants, hotels, bars and cafes, recreational facilities, grocery stores.

Benefits:

• Complete range: Polar offers a wide selection of refrigerated equipment to meet all needs for preserving and presenting food and beverages.

• Adapted series: The brand offers 3 distinct series (C, G, and U) to adapt to the different levels of use and performance of businesses.

• Established reputation: With over 15 years of experience and over 300,000 units sold worldwide, Polar has built a solid reputation in the cold room sector.

• After-sales support: Polar offers a comprehensive service for spare parts and technical assistance for its products.

3. Coldmatic

Coldmatic is a manufacturer and supplier of cold rooms focused on energy efficiency. The Canadian company has been established for over 50 years. It offers a range of products primarily focused on insulation and refrigerated storage.

Main products

• Insulating panels using modular camlock technology. The insulating panels are used for constructing cold rooms and refrigerated warehouses.

• Insulated doors for cold rooms and storage facilities.

• Modular cold rooms that are designed, manufactured, and installed by Coldmatic.

Applications

The products from Coldmatic are used in the grocery sector. They are also used for the layout of refrigerated warehouses, the establishment of distribution centers, and the creation of controlled temperature storage solutions.

Benefits

• Energy savings: The insulated panel and door systems can save up to one-third on the monthly energy bill.

• Quick installation: The panels are prefabricated in the factory, significantly reducing construction time on site.

• Environmental respect : Little or no waste during the installation of the cold rooms, contributing to environmental protection.

• Flexibility and modularity: Camlock panels are easy to install, remove, and reuse. It is easy to expand or resize the installations.

• Expertise and complete service: Coldmatic is a Canadian cold room manufacturer that offers consulting, design, project management, installation, and construction services.

• Customized solutions: Wide range of options for cold rooms, adapted to the specific needs of grocery stores.

4. Refrigeration Gagnon

Refrigeration Gagnon is a family business located in the Baie-Comeau region. It offers refrigeration services for grocery stores, including the installation of custom cold rooms. It also offers residential air conditioning services. The company is known for its personalized approach and responsiveness. The company does not develop products unlike other suppliers.

Benefits:

• Diverse expertise: The company offers solutions for a wide range of needs in air conditioning, heating, and cold room installation, covering residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

• Experienced team: Refrigeration Gagnon provides a team of experienced technicians to ensure quality services.

• Complete services: This cold room supplier takes care of the installation, maintenance, and repair of all systems offered.

• Local company: As a family business based on the Côte-Nord, Refrigeration Gagnon has an in-depth knowledge of local needs and close service.

5. Frigo L'Entrepôt

Frigo L'Entrepôt, based in Montreal is a company specializing in the design, construction, and renovation of commercial and industrial cold rooms. The company has been a supplier of cold rooms in Quebec for over 30 years.

Here is an overview of their main products:

Main products:

• Commercial and industrial cold rooms: This supplier offers cold rooms allowing temperatures between 0°C and 10°C, suitable for fresh products requiring short to medium-term preservation (dairy products, fresh meat, fruits). Or cold rooms allowing temperatures between -30°C and 0°C, designed for long-term preservation of frozen foods (vegetables, meat, seafood).

• Commercial refrigerators and freezers

• Doors for cold rooms: These are sliding doors for refrigerators or freezers, double door hinged doors, and much more.

• Insulating panels: The company offers polyurethane insulated panels with a camlock assembly system available in several thicknesses.

Applications

Their cold rooms and freezers are used in the restaurant, grocery, events, and distribution sectors.

Benefits:

• High-level expertise : With over 30 years of experience, Frigo L'Entrepôt is a cold room supplier that has become a reference in the field of commercial and industrial refrigeration in Quebec.

• Custom solutions : The company designs cold rooms tailored to the specific needs of each client, whether they are small or large grocery stores.

• Large inventory : The company has one of the largest inventories of cold rooms, refrigerators, and insulating panels in Canada, thus offering a wide variety of choices to customers.

• Rental service : This cold room manufacturer also offers a rental service for freezers and refrigerators for events, possessing one of the largest inventories of refrigeration devices available for rent for events in Quebec.

6. The Cold Barons

The Cold Barons, a company based in Richelieu, is a major supplier of cold rooms and refrigerated equipment in Quebec. They offer rental services, selling custom cold rooms, refrigerated trailers, and containers.

Main products:

• Prefabricated cold rooms: Available in several formats, their cold rooms are perfect for outdoor or indoor use.

• Refrigerated vehicles: The company also supplies refrigerated trailers, semi-trailers, refrigerated vans, and refrigerated trucks.

• Refrigerated containers

Applications

The products from The Cold Barons are used for food preservation, in the events sector and in industries with refrigeration needs.

Benefits:

• Practical solutions: Their equipment and cold rooms are designed to be easy to use, effectively meeting the preservation needs of refrigerated or frozen products.

• Payment flexibility: The company offers rental options for refrigeration equipment, allowing clients to manage their costs without significant investment.

• Local manufacturing: With a factory in Saint-Jean, the company invests in local production, which can translate into better responsiveness and close customer service.

• Custom solutions: Their prefabricated cold rooms can be adapted to different needs, whether for indoor or outdoor use.

7. Protec Group

Protec Group, based in Montreal, is a manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment. The company has been a supplier of cold rooms in Quebec since 1976.

Main products:

• Refrigerated and frozen equipment: These include counters for refrigerated and frozen products, displays, commercial refrigerators, freezers, and cold rooms. These equipment are intended for various types of businesses such as butcheries, fish markets, convenience stores, grocery stores, chocolate shops, and other retail businesses, as well as restaurants.

• Dairy bar equipment: Designed for ice cream shops and dairy bars, this includes ice cream machines, slush machines, and Electro Freeze equipment.

• Cold rooms and refrigerated warehouses: This equipment can be made to measure and adapt to your needs. Whether it's for preserving meat or fruits and vegetables, this cold room supplier has what you need. The company also provides specialized equipment such as meat aging rooms.

Benefits:

• Expertise and experience: With over 40 years of expertise in the field, Protec Group offers informed advice and complete planning service for all types of projects.

• Product quality: Their equipment is made with durable and robust materials, ensuring high quality and longevity.

• Complete service: The company not only sells equipment but also offers installation, preventive maintenance, and repair.

• Financial flexibility: Protec Group offers various financing options, including short- and long-term lease-to-own agreements, tailored to the customer’s budget.

• After-sales service: The company has a vast inventory of parts for many brands and provides a fast and courteous repair service, available 24/7.

• Training: The company offers training for future managers or owners of dairy bars, covering all important aspects of the profession.

• Custom solutions: Protec Group adapts to the specific needs of each client, whether in the commercial, residential, industrial, or institutional sector.

8. Refrigeration Equipment Depot

Refrigeration Equipment Depot is a Quebec company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and sale of commercial refrigeration equipment. Formerly known as Metropolitan Refrigeration, the company was founded in 1979 and is a major player in the field of commercial refrigeration in Quebec.

Main products

• Cold rooms

• Refrigerated displays with and without compressors: Suitable for fresh meats, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, and fish.

• Custom refrigerated equipment: The company offers customized solutions to meet each client's unique requirements.

Applications

Their cold rooms and freezers are used in the commercial sector for preserving food and displaying refrigerated products in grocery stores.

Benefits:

• Custom design : The company specializes in creating refrigerated equipment tailored to each client's specific needs.

• Local manufacturing : As a Quebec manufacturer, Refrigeration Equipment Depot ensures high-quality local production.

• Complete service : The company offers an integrated service from design to sale, including the manufacturing of equipment.

• Flexibility in purchasing options : This cold room supplier also offers used equipment.

9. Zanotti Canada (Kryos)

Zanotti Canada (not to be confused with the fashion brand) specializes in refrigeration systems for transport and commercial/industrial applications. The company became the official and exclusive distributor of all Zanotti products in Canada in 2008. You may have seen their refrigerated trucks making deliveries in your city.

Main products

• Refrigeration system for vehicles: These units provide precise temperature control between -29°C and 15°C (-20°F to 60°F) and are compatible with all types of vehicles.

• Various refrigeration systems: Standalone units for large trucks and insulated containers that can be mounted under the chassis.

• Stationary refrigeration systems and cold rooms: For industrial applications, including rack-mounted units with different types of compressors.

Applications:

The cold rooms and refrigeration systems from Zanotti are used in:

• Refrigerated transport of fresh and frozen products

• Walk-in cold rooms and freezers

• Refrigerated warehouses

• Logistics centers

• Clean rooms

• Catering facilities

• Special applications such as ice rinks

Benefits:

• Precise temperature control : Their units provide total temperature control over a wide range, ensuring optimal preservation of products.

• Versatility : The systems are compatible with all vehicle models and adaptable to various applications.

• Eco-friendly solutions : Zanotti offers units using refrigerants that are more environmentally friendly.

• Expertise and experience : Present in Canada since 2002, they have extensive knowledge of the Canadian market.

• Local support : A network of dealers across Canada ensures the sale, support, and maintenance of the units.

• Customized solutions : They offer modifications of vans into complete refrigerated vehicles, including insulation and refrigeration in single or multi-temperature configurations.