Five Chinese cold storage makers target full-chain logistics demand

Chinese manufacturers are pushing integrated cold storage solutions as global demand for temperature-controlled logistics heads toward $350 billion by 2026. Beijing HOWCOOL and four other suppliers are positioning around EPC services, energy efficiency and rapid deployment for food, seafood and pharmaceutical storage. Why it matters: - Global cold chain logistics demand is expected to surpass $350 billion by 2026. - The market is being driven by food preservation, pharmaceutical storage and temperature-controlled supply chains. - Chinese manufacturers are increasingly competing on full-chain cold storage delivery, not just individual components. What happened: - A June 17 article profiled five Chinese cold storage equipment manufacturers for 2026. - Beijing HOWCOOL Refrigeration Technology Co., Ltd. was presented as a full-service supplier based in Beijing. - The profile also named Moon-Tech Environment Co., Ltd., SQTEG Group Co., Ltd., Snowman Co., Ltd. and FLAND Refrigeration Technology Co., Ltd. as leading manufacturers. - HOWCOOL listed its website as the company site . The details: - HOWCOOL was founded in 2014 and employs about 200 staff. - The company operates a 50,000-square-meter manufacturing facility. - HOWCOOL supplies insulation panels, refrigeration condensing units, evaporators, tunnel freezers and complete cold storage construction services under one EPC contract. - Its portfolio covers fruit and vegetable cold storage, logistics preservation cold storage, seafood cold storage, quick-freezing cold storage and food cold storage. - The HSZL-3000T logistics cold storage model uses 150mm polyurethane insulation boards with 42kg/m³ density and freezes down to -45°C. - The HSZL-6000 EPC design covers 2,000 to 10,000 square meters with heights of 5 to 12 meters and uses R507 and R404A refrigerants. - The HSZL-5000t food cold storage model uses a steel structure with double-sided color steel insulation panels and PIR insulation of 100mm or 150mm thickness. - HOWCOOL says annual production capacity reaches 500 units, and 50% of sales are exported to the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia and South America. - The company says it has completed projects in more than 30 countries. - HOWCOOL holds ISO 9001:2015 certification under certificate number 06526Q01032R001 for cold storage refrigeration solution design, on-site maintenance and commissioning services. - The R&D team includes 40 engineers. - The company says hybrid air-water condensation technology can deliver up to 17% electricity savings compared with traditional air-cooled condensers. - HOWCOOL provides steel structure drawings, refrigeration compressor units, evaporative condensers and installation guidance in one procurement package. - A typical 3,000-ton cold chain logistics project can be completed in two to three months. - Spare parts supply is guaranteed for two years. - The company serves food processing, seafood, meat, cold chain logistics and agricultural product preservation markets. - Moon-Tech Environment focuses on environmental control systems for cold storage, including energy-efficient air conditioning and humidity regulation. - SQTEG Group provides cold storage design, insulation board manufacturing and refrigeration engineering, with modular systems for 500- to 10,000-ton projects. - Snowman is a Shenzhen-listed company under ticker 002639 and manufactures refrigeration compressors and condensing units used in cold storage, industrial freezing and central air conditioning. - FLAND focuses on large industrial refrigeration projects, including ammonia and CO2 systems for cold storage below -30°C. Between the lines: - The competitive edge in cold storage is shifting toward turnkey delivery that bundles design, equipment, installation and after-sales support. - Energy efficiency is becoming a procurement filter, especially in hot-climate markets where cooling loads are higher. - Rapid deployment matters because buyers want projects that can start generating revenue quickly. - Third-party inspections and ISO certification are being used as trust signals for international buyers. What’s next: - Chinese suppliers are likely to keep targeting overseas projects as global cold chain capacity expands. - HOWCOOL is positioning for medium-sized projects up to 20,000 tons per project with lifetime technical service and spare parts support. - The company also highlights MOQ starting at 500 tons and lead times of 30 to 45 days under FOB, CIF or EXW terms. - A Saudi Arabia project was cited as a recent case study, with on-site work completed in two months and cost recovery estimated at about two years through rental revenue. The bottom line: - The cold storage market is rewarding suppliers that can deliver complete, efficient and fast-to-build systems. Chinese manufacturers are leaning into that shift with EPC models and integrated logistics solutions.