Lithuania has one of the strongest commercial refrigeration manufacturing and engineering bases in the Baltic region. Supermarkets can source complete display cabinets, CO2 systems, packaged refrigeration units, components, design, installation and after-sales support from local companies.
Five companies stand out for supermarket and food-retail relevance: FREOR, REFRA, Baltic Refrigeration Group, Šaltoji banga and Liunitas.
They serve different parts of the market. FREOR manufactures retail display refrigeration. REFRA builds refrigeration and HVAC systems with natural refrigerants. Baltic Refrigeration Group distributes components and systems across the Baltics. Šaltoji banga has more than 30 years of supermarket refrigeration project experience. Liunitas combines shop equipment with refrigeration design and installation.
: Lithuania supports a genuine Top 5 refrigeration ranking. FREOR is the strongest dedicated supermarket display manufacturer in this list. REFRA is the largest specialist engineering manufacturer by disclosed 2025 revenue. Baltic Refrigeration Group is a leading components and systems distributor. Šaltoji banga has deep local supermarket-project experience. Liunitas is a long-established shop-equipment and refrigeration integrator.
Top supermarket refrigeration companies in Lithuania
| Company | Base | Main focus | Scale indicator |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREOR | Vilnius | Commercial display refrigeration | €59.5m standalone 2025 revenue |
| REFRA | Elektrėnai | Custom refrigeration and HVACR systems | €43.9m 2025 revenue; 266 employees |
| Baltic Refrigeration Group | Kaunas region | Components, systems and refrigeration wholesale | €38.0m 2025 revenue |
| Šaltoji banga | Vilnius | Supermarket refrigeration design, installation and service | Founded 1994; about 30 employees |
| Liunitas | Vilnius / Klaipėda | Shop equipment, cold rooms and refrigeration installation | Operating since 2002 |
Why Lithuania has a strong refrigeration industry
Lithuania sits at the centre of the Baltic retail and food-manufacturing market.
Its supermarket chains, dairy processors, meat plants, logistics businesses and food exporters all depend on reliable refrigeration.
The country has also moved quickly towards lower-emission systems.
Lithuania’s national greenhouse-gas reporting notes that a large share of older supermarket systems using R404A have been replaced or modified, with CO2 systems becoming much more common.
That transition gives local engineering and manufacturing companies experience that is increasingly relevant across Europe.
How we selected the five companies
We focused on companies with clear supermarket or commercial refrigeration relevance.
The criteria were:
- real Lithuanian operations;
- commercial refrigeration as a core activity;
- food-retail, supermarket or cold-chain relevance;
- current 2026 products and services;
- manufacturing, engineering or service depth;
- reliable company or financial information.
Generic HVAC businesses were excluded unless supermarket refrigeration was a clear part of their activity.
1. FREOR
FREOR is one of Lithuania’s most recognisable commercial refrigeration manufacturers.
The company was founded in 2000 in Vilnius.
History
FREOR began as a Lithuanian refrigeration company and gradually expanded its range and export business.
By 2008 it had developed a full line of refrigerated cabinets, serve-over counters and freezers.
In 2012 it introduced its Hydroloop glycol-cooled system.
In 2015, it began manufacturing refrigeration equipment using propane R290 as a primary natural refrigerant solution.
Head office and manufacturing
FREOR is based at Katiliškių Street in Vilnius.
The company manufactures commercial refrigeration equipment in Lithuania and exports widely.
What does FREOR make?
The range includes:
- multidecks;
- semi-vertical cabinets;
- serve-over counters;
- upright freezers;
- island freezers;
- promotional displays;
- heated displays;
- plug-in refrigeration;
- remote refrigeration cabinets.
Revenue
FREOR LT reported around €59.49 million in standalone 2025 sales revenue.
Consolidated group revenue was approximately €61.88 million.
Standalone net profit was around €7.82 million.
Employees
Current official group headcount is not presented on the main corporate pages in a directly comparable format.
We therefore do not use a third-party estimate as an exact current workforce figure.
Natural refrigerants
FREOR has built much of its recent product strategy around low-GWP refrigeration.
The company uses:
- R290 propane;
- CO2 systems;
- glycol-based Hydroloop technology.
This matters because European supermarket refrigeration is moving rapidly away from high-GWP F-gases.
Market position
FREOR is described by Lithuania’s national refrigeration association as one of Europe’s leading commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturers.
A precise current share of Lithuania’s supermarket refrigeration market is not publicly disclosed.
Why FREOR matters to supermarkets
FREOR is particularly strong where the retailer needs display equipment rather than only engineering services.
Cabinet design affects:
- energy use;
- product visibility;
- merchandising capacity;
- shopper access;
- temperature stability.
FREOR also publishes supermarket case studies, including NORFA projects in Lithuania and international retailer installations.
2. REFRA
REFRA is a Lithuanian manufacturer of custom refrigeration and HVACR systems.
The company has more than 30 years of experience.
Head office and manufacturing
REFRA is based in Elektrėnai.
The company reports approximately 22,000 square metres of production area.
Its manufacturing model is different from a standard supermarket cabinet supplier.
REFRA builds complete and custom cooling systems for commercial and industrial applications.
Revenue
REFRA reported approximately €43.93 million in revenue in 2025.
Net profit was around €7.29 million.
Employees
Current Lithuanian employment data shows around 266 employees in 2026.
The company itself also describes a team of more than 300 people in broader corporate materials, depending on reporting scope and date.
Natural refrigerants
REFRA has focused on natural refrigerants since 2011.
Its systems use:
- propane R290;
- CO2 R744;
- propylene R1270;
- isobutane R600a.
This gives the company strong technical relevance as EU refrigerant rules become stricter.
Products
REFRA manufactures:
- condensing units;
- compressor racks;
- chillers;
- heat pumps;
- custom refrigeration systems;
- CO2 refrigeration packages;
- industrial cooling equipment.
Valuation
REFRA is privately held.
No public stock-market valuation is available.
Market share
No current percentage of Lithuania’s supermarket refrigeration market is publicly disclosed.
Why REFRA matters to supermarkets
REFRA is relevant when the project needs more than cabinets.
A supermarket central system may require:
- compressor packs;
- CO2 technology;
- heat recovery;
- controls;
- custom capacity design.
REFRA’s engineering and manufacturing depth make it suitable for those technical layers.
3. Baltic Refrigeration Group
Baltic Refrigeration Group, or BRGroup, is one of the leading refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment wholesalers in the Baltic region.
The company has operated since 2005.
Head office and branches
BRGroup is based in Ramučiai in the Kaunas district.
It also has Lithuanian branches in:
- Vilnius;
- Klaipėda.
The wider group operates in several European markets.
Revenue
Baltic Refrigeration Group reported approximately €37.99 million in sales revenue in 2025.
Net profit was about €3.26 million.
Employees
Lithuanian business data shows around 41 employees in 2026.
The national refrigeration association describes the wider BRGroup operation as having more than 60 specialists across its countries.
What does BRGroup sell?
The company supplies:
- compressors;
- evaporators;
- condensers;
- heat exchangers;
- controls;
- refrigerants;
- heat pumps;
- air-conditioning equipment;
- commercial refrigeration components.
Role in the supermarket market
BRGroup often sits behind the installer.
A supermarket may contract an engineering firm while many of the system’s components are sourced through BRGroup.
This makes component availability and technical support very important.
Valuation and market share
The company is privately held.
No public valuation or audited national market-share percentage is disclosed.
Why BRGroup matters
Refrigeration systems need spare parts for years after installation.
A strong local wholesaler reduces:
- downtime;
- waiting for imported components;
- service risk;
- technical uncertainty.
4. Šaltoji banga
Šaltoji banga is one of Lithuania’s longest-established supermarket refrigeration engineering companies.
It was founded in 1994.
History
The company says it designed and implemented some of Lithuania’s earliest modern supermarket and hypermarket refrigeration concepts after independence.
That gives it unusually deep local project experience.
Head office and branches
Šaltoji banga’s main office is in Vilnius.
The company also has a representation in Klaipėda and production/storage capability in the Vilnius district.
Employees
The company reports around 30 employees across:
- design;
- installation;
- service;
- manufacturing;
- sales.
It also operates more than 20 service vehicles.
What does Šaltoji banga do?
Its services include:
- supermarket refrigeration design;
- equipment supply;
- installation;
- commissioning;
- maintenance;
- industrial refrigeration;
- cold rooms;
- smart food-store systems;
- heat recovery.
Supermarket experience
Šaltoji banga describes itself as the company behind Lithuania’s first new-concept supermarket refrigeration standard and the refrigeration system for what was then the largest food hypermarket in the Baltics.
These projects show direct grocery experience rather than generic industrial cooling.
Revenue and valuation
Current official revenue is not published on the company’s own public site in a form suitable for direct comparison.
The company is privately held and does not publish a market valuation.
Market share
No verified national percentage is public.
Why Šaltoji banga matters
Its key strength is local engineering and service experience.
Supermarket systems need maintenance long after installation.
A supplier with decades of knowledge of Lithuanian stores, climate and service conditions can be valuable.
5. Liunitas
Liunitas combines shop equipment and commercial refrigeration.
The company was established in 2002.
Head office and branches
Liunitas is registered in Vilnius and also operates in Klaipėda.
The company has offices in Lithuania and Latvia.
What does Liunitas provide?
Its services include:
- shop shelving;
- store equipment;
- refrigeration equipment;
- cold rooms;
- refrigerators;
- store design;
- installation.
This combination makes Liunitas relevant to supermarket fit-outs where refrigeration and general store equipment need to be coordinated.
Equipment types
The company supplies:
- plug-in refrigeration;
- remote cabinets;
- condensing units;
- cold-room equipment;
- store shelving;
- shopping equipment.
Revenue and employees
Current annual revenue and employee count are not published on Liunitas’s official public site.
We therefore do not estimate them.
Valuation and market share
Liunitas is privately held.
No public valuation or national market-share percentage is available.
Why Liunitas matters
Its strongest advantage is practical store integration.
A new supermarket needs more than refrigeration.
It needs:
- shelving;
- checkout areas;
- cold rooms;
- display cabinets;
- back-of-house equipment.
Combining several procurement areas through one supplier can simplify smaller store projects.
How do Lithuania’s refrigeration companies compare?
| Company | Best fit | Main advantage |
|---|---|---|
| FREOR | Supermarket display refrigeration | Purpose-built cabinets and natural refrigerants |
| REFRA | Central and custom refrigeration systems | Engineering and manufacturing depth |
| Baltic Refrigeration Group | Components and systems supply | Wide stock and Baltic distribution |
| Šaltoji banga | Complete supermarket projects | 30+ years of Lithuanian engineering experience |
| Liunitas | Store fit-out and refrigeration | Shop equipment plus cooling |
Why CO2 refrigeration is important in Lithuania
CO2, or R744, is now a major supermarket refrigerant across the Baltics.
Lithuanian national emissions reporting notes that many older R404A supermarket systems have already been replaced with CO2 systems.
CO2 offers:
- very low global-warming potential;
- good heat-recovery potential;
- future regulatory resilience;
- strong performance when correctly designed.
The technology also requires trained engineers because operating pressures are higher than in many older HFC systems.
Why R290 is growing
R290 is propane.
It is widely used in self-contained commercial refrigeration.
FREOR has used propane as a primary refrigeration option for more than a decade.
R290 offers:
- low global-warming potential;
- good energy efficiency;
- simple plug-in installation.
Its flammability means equipment design and servicing must follow strict rules.
What should supermarkets check before choosing a refrigeration supplier?
- System architecture: central, distributed or plug-in?
- Refrigerant: will it remain compliant?
- Energy model: what is expected annual consumption?
- Cabinet design: open or glass-door?
- Heat recovery: can waste heat serve the store?
- Service coverage: how quickly can technicians arrive?
- Spare parts: are common parts stocked in Lithuania?
- Monitoring: can alarms be viewed remotely?
- Food temperature: can the design hold set points during summer?
- Lifecycle cost: include electricity and maintenance.
Why electricity cost matters
Refrigeration runs continuously.
Even a small efficiency difference becomes significant over ten years.
Energy use depends on:
- compressors;
- doors;
- fans;
- lighting;
- defrost;
- controls;
- condensing pressure;
- store temperature;
- maintenance.
How does refrigeration reduce food waste?
Temperature stability extends shelf life.
Refrigeration problems can cause:
- shorter shelf life;
- quality loss;
- markdowns;
- write-offs;
- food-safety risk.
Remote monitoring can identify faults before product is lost.
Which Lithuanian company is the largest?
By disclosed 2025 revenue, FREOR and REFRA are the largest direct refrigeration manufacturers in this shortlist.
FREOR LT reported about €59.5 million in standalone revenue.
REFRA reported about €43.9 million.
Baltic Refrigeration Group reported about €38.0 million.
Which company is best for display cabinets?
FREOR has the strongest specialist commercial display range in this list.
Its product line is built around supermarket cases, counters and freezers.
Which company is best for custom central systems?
REFRA is strongest where the retailer needs custom compressor packs, CO2 systems or engineered refrigeration units.
Šaltoji banga also has deep project-design capability.
Which company is best for parts and components?
Baltic Refrigeration Group has the strongest wholesale and distribution role among these five.
Its branches in Kaunas, Vilnius and Klaipėda improve local availability.
Which company has the longest local supermarket history?
Šaltoji banga has operated since 1994 and has direct experience designing early modern supermarket refrigeration systems in Lithuania.
How does refrigeration connect to Lithuanian retail technology?
Modern refrigeration is increasingly digital.
Store systems can monitor:
- temperatures;
- alarms;
- energy;
- compressor performance;
- door status;
- defrost cycles.
This connects cooling with the wider Lithuanian retail technology market.
How does Lithuania compare with Estonia and Latvia?
Lithuania has a particularly strong manufacturing base.
FREOR and REFRA both export refrigeration equipment internationally.
That gives the country a stronger production role than a market dependent only on imported cabinets and local installers.
Baltic groups also operate across all three countries, making regional service models common.
What is changing next?
Five trends stand out:
- more CO2 central systems;
- more propane plug-in equipment;
- glass doors on chilled cabinets;
- better heat recovery;
- remote energy and fault monitoring.
For supermarkets, refrigeration procurement is becoming an energy and data decision as much as a mechanical one.
Frequently asked questions
Does Lithuania manufacture supermarket refrigeration?
Yes. FREOR manufactures commercial display refrigeration and REFRA manufactures custom refrigeration systems in Lithuania.
Which Lithuanian company uses CO2?
REFRA develops CO2 systems, while FREOR also offers natural-refrigerant solutions and low-GWP retail technology.
Which company has the highest disclosed revenue?
FREOR LT reported about €59.5 million in standalone 2025 sales revenue.
How many employees does REFRA have?
Current Lithuanian employment data shows around 266 employees in 2026.
When was Šaltoji banga founded?
It was established in 1994.
What does Baltic Refrigeration Group do?
It distributes refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, components and systems across the Baltic region and other European markets.
Does Liunitas build cold rooms?
Yes. It supplies refrigeration equipment and installs cold rooms alongside other shop equipment.
Is CO2 common in Lithuanian supermarkets?
Yes. National reporting shows that many older R404A systems have already been replaced or modified towards CO2-based systems.
What is the best refrigerant?
There is no one answer. CO2 is strong for larger central systems, while R290 is widely used in self-contained cabinets.
What matters most when choosing a supplier?
Lifecycle cost, service response, energy use, system reliability, refrigerant choice and local technical support matter more than equipment price alone.
Editor’s Note: Revenue, employment and company capability were checked against current official and business-register information.
