Thermo King Overview
- Year Founded
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1938
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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2
- Investments
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5
Thermo King General Information
Description
Manufacturer of temperature control systems, designed for transport refrigeration purposes. The company includes transport refrigeration, HVAC products, and refrigeration technologies, enabling the logistics industry to transport perishable goods safely and efficiently with precise temperature management, durability, and reliability across trucks, trailers, containers, and rail cars.
Contact Information
Website
www.thermoking.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 314 West 90th Street
- Bloomington, MN 55420
- United States
Corporate Office
- 314 West 90th Street
- Bloomington, MN 55420
- United States
Thermo King Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
|---|
Thermo King Comparisons
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Thermo King Competitors (3)
One of Thermo King’s 3 competitors is ZF Friedrichshafen, a Private Debt Financed company based in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZF Friedrichshafen | Private Debt Financed | Friedrichshafen, Germany | ||||
| BorgWarner | Corporation | Auburn Hills, MI | ||||
| Global Pmx | Corporation | New Taipei, Taiwan |
Thermo King Patents
Thermo King Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB-202210926-D0 | A refrigeration module | Inactive | 26-Jul-2022 | ||
| DE-202022104304-U1 | Cooling module | Active | 26-Jul-2022 | ||
| US-11975595-B2 | Clutch burnishing | Active | 31-Jan-2022 | ||
| US-20230241945-A1 | Clutch burnishing | Active | 31-Jan-2022 | ||
| US-20220381260-A1 | High efficiency axial fan | Active | 28-May-2021 | B60H1/00014 |
Thermo King Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
|---|
Thermo King Acquisitions (5)
Thermo King’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Thermo King Midwest. The deal was made on 08-Sep-2026.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thermo King Midwest | 08-Sep-2026 | Merger/Acquisition | Distributors/Wholesale | ||
| Thermo King Deutschland | 04-May-2026 | Merger/Acquisition | Distributors/Wholesale | ||
| Cstk | 05-Feb-2026 | Merger/Acquisition | Distributors/Wholesale | ||
| Klinge | 01-Aug-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Machinery (B2B) | ||
| Celtrak | 08-Oct-2015 | Merger/Acquisition | Application Software |
Thermo King Affiliates
Subsidiaries (5)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cstk | Overland Park, KS | 1975 | |
| Thermo King Deutschland | Ulm, Germany | 1971 | |
| Thermo King Midwest | Indianapolis, IN | 1957 | |
| Klinge | York, PA | 1948 | |
| The Thermo King Ireland Pension Scheme | Galway, Ireland |
Thermo King FAQs
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When was Thermo King founded?
Thermo King was founded in 1938.
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Where is Thermo King headquartered?
Thermo King is headquartered in Bloomington, MN.
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What industry is Thermo King in?
Thermo King’s primary industry is Other Commercial Products.
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Is Thermo King a private or public company?
Thermo King is a Private company.
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What is Thermo King’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Thermo King is .
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Who are Thermo King’s investors?
Westinghouse Electric Company has invested in Thermo King.
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Who are Thermo King’s competitors?
ZF Friedrichshafen, BorgWarner, and Global Pmx are competitors of Thermo King.
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When was Thermo King acquired?
Thermo King was acquired on 01-Jan-1997.
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Who acquired Thermo King?
Thermo King was acquired by Trane Technologies.
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