Tefcold in the Spotlight

TEFCOLD are a leading force in the commercial refrigeration industry offering quality products, performance and style at prices that won’t blow the budget. Supplying not only their own brand - Tefcold, they have also built strong relations with other manufacturers around the world to bring a greater range of choice to the UK market.

With such a far reaching range of products available, their units are a popular addition in cafes, shops, bars and restaurants ensuring that these brands have cemented themselves as the go-to mid-range brand for thousands of businesses the length and breadth of the country.

FFD are the UK's leading distributor of TEFCOLD commercial refrigeration. Our team has extensive knowledge regarding all available commercial refrigeration and have successfully helped tens of thousands of customers to realise their fullest potential with the help of their products.

 ✅ Warranty options for all businesses
 ✅ Hold high levels of stock in centrally located warehouses - more than 70,000 units in stock
 ✅ Excellent nationwide delivery and logistics network
 ✅ Installation services available
 ✅ Specialist engineers available to cover UK addresses
 ✅ Customer collection of orders can be arranged
 ✅ Personalised equipment branding available
 ✅ Stock and supply of spares and accessories
 ✅ Next day delivery available
 ✅ Recycling services
 ✅ Unpack and position services
 ✅ Range of graded stock available
 ✅ Suited equipment available
 ✅ Controlled on site equipment testing facilities

Tefcold UK (as it is now known) has over 50 years of experience in the design, manufacture and distribution of quality commercial refrigeration. Formed in 1967, the UK arm of the Tefcold Group (formerly Interlevin Refrigeration) have developed a catalogue of more than 850 products, each piece expertly designed to fulfill its purpose with precision and efficiency.

Interlevin Refrigeration was acquired by the Tefcold Group in 2018, and since then have continued to expand and grow under the guidance and direction of new management. With new equipment ranges being introduced across the full product portfolio of the TEFCOLD brand, efficiency, performance and design remain a priority. Progressing in synergy with the changing styles and demands of the hospitality industry, the development team has proved that it has its finger firmly on the pulse of what customers are looking for.

Based in Castle Donnington near Derby, tefcold uk enjoy a centrally located position giving them strong access links to every area of the country for rapid and reliable deliveries. Tefcold UK also supply a number of other well regarded commercial refrigeration brands, each representing the same core values of quality, performance and reliability.

What began as a single site in Viborg, Denmark, dedicated to supplying commercial refrigeration that would consistently perform to high standards but that didn't blow the budget, Tefcold has now expanded throughout Europe, with warehouses in Denmark, Belgium, Germany, Spain, France, Czech Republic and UK.

A Brief Timeline...

TEFCOLD A/S - Denmark - the original Tefcold warehouse founded in 1987

Interlevin Refrigeration Ltd - UK - acquired in 2018

TEFCOLD CZ S.R.O  & TEFCOLD SK S.R.O - Ostrava, Czech Republic & Slovakia - originally Nosreti Velkoobchod, acquired in 2020 (name changed in 2022)

Capital Cooling Ltd - UK - acquired in March 2022

TEFCOLD BE - Belgium - originally Topcold, acquired in 2022

TEFCOLD FR - France - originally Mondial Groupe, acquired in 2022

Horeca Global Solutions - Spain, Portugal & the Canary Islands, acquired in 2024

Eureka - Germany - to be renamed TEFCOLD GE GmbH, acquired in 2024

To be continued...?

Although TEFCOLD are renowned for their vast range of equipment, their dedication to customer satisfaction doesn’t stop there. Offering a full range of other services, they look after the customer and offer support and advice throughout the whole buying process.

Warranty Options for all Businesses

Warranty cover is a critical element of any commercial refrigeration purchase. While many manufacturers offer a standard term, Tefcold believe that every customer should have the opportunity to tailor their level of cover to meet their individual business needs. With a standard 24 months parts and 12 months labour warranty applicable to every product, yu can also add an extra 12 months labour to bring cover to deliver a full 2 years parts AND labour, should it be required. Whether businesses need to keep costs low and so opt out of paying extra for additional labour warranty or have access to their own engineers, Tefcold fridge warranty is accessible to all budgets and to meet every level of requirement.

Dedicated Warehouses

Having a large warehouse space and showroom located centrally in the UK, TEFCOLD hold high levels of stock so that when a customer places an order they can receive delivery in the shortest time possible, no waiting for shipments from elsewhere in the world.

Customer Collection

Sometimes time is of the essence when getting hold of equipment. Although many products across the range are available with an optional next day delivery, there are occasions when even this won’t suffice. Unlike many manufacturers, Tefcold will allow customers to collect their order after payment has been completed, by prior arrangement directly from site, perfect when taking receipt of equipment is of the utmost urgency.

Branding

Supply of Spares and Accessories

Unlike some manufacturers, TEFCOLD hold large stocks of spares and accessories for their full range of equipment, ready for immediate dispatch when needed. This means that in case of fault or damage, refrigeration downtime is minimised.

Next Day Delivery Options

Why wait 2-5 days for a standard delivery? Next day delivery is available on a wide range of selected products.

Recycling Services

A gleaming brand new piece of refrigeration has been delivered but what happens with the old unit? Let Tefcold take care of that with an optional recycling service* available on many products. Read more about commercial refrigeration recycling services from FFD.

*Recycling services not available where a next day delivery option has been selected. All equipment to be recycled must be outside the building and ready for pick up on the day of collection. Where possible recycling services are carried out at the same time as delivery however this is not always possible and a separate date may be arranged.

Unpack and Position Services

Graded Stock Available

Every piece of commercial refrigeration sold and dispatched from TEFCOLD is brand new and unused, however not all equipment purchases go according to plan. Whether customers have ordered incorrectly or have discovered a minor scratch or dent that has occurred during transport, customers will understandably want to return their order.

When an order has been dispatched from the warehouse, delivered and then ultimately returned, this equipment cannot be resold as new, falling into a category classed as ‘graded’ stock. This offers canny customers the opportunity to grab a bargain and bag the latest models at a discounted price. Tefcold are constantly updating their list of graded stock so we always advise getting in touch to see what’s available. Find out more information on how, why and what you should consider when you buy graded commercial refrigeration with FFD.

Suited Ranges

FFD offer site surveys for businesses looking to suite refrigeration and undertake larger projects to ensure that customers always get the level of support they deserve.

If a business needs refrigeration then Tefcold can supply the perfect commercial fridge or freezer for the job. With a massive range of equipment from quality brands, every area can be kitted out and equipped to a high standard whether that’s front of house in cafes, bars, shops and supermarkets or back of house in catering kitchens, food storage areas and pubs.

All commercial refrigeration equipment is designed and manufactured to get the job done, reliably chilling or freezing foods with features and specifications to guarantee optimum performance. There are, however, a few products that definitely stand out against the rest of the market depending on what businesses are looking for, each offering specific advantages.

Best Selling Display Refrigeration from Tefcold at FFD

The Tefcold SC381B glass door fridge is a product always in high demand, proving a best seller at FFD. Delivering build quality and reliability with an attractive price tag for the budget conscious, Tefcold aim to stock circa 1000 of these units at all times to guarantee they can meet the large customer appetite for this product and promise rapid delivery.

Looking for strong, reliable bar refrigeration? The Tefcold DB201S Sliding Double Door Bottle Cooler with two sliding doors delivers accurate cooling and dependable performance. It offers four adjustable shelves, two per door, and the capacity to hold 276 x 330ml cans or 143 s 330ml bottles.

Need large capacity display refrigeration?

The Tefcold LGC glass door fridge and matching LGF glass door freezer ranges deliver one of the largest capacities on the market for this type of equipment and are definitely worth investigation. These display refrigeration units are available in single, double and triple door models to cater for every sized business with 496 litres, 1108 litres and 2050 litres gross capacity respectively. Need help choosing the ideal glass door fridges and freezers for your business? Take a look at FFD's Complete Display Refrigeration Buying Guide.

Want durability, strength and reliability?

All commercial refrigeration is manufactured using high grade materials to withstand tough, heavy duty use in busy catering and service environments however Arcaboa display chest freezers deliver these key features in abundance and are distributed by Tefcold. Including CHV and Super DE ranges, these glass lid island chest freezers are strong, durable and reliable whilst guaranteeing a solid performance and precision freezing. Find out more about choosing the best chest freezer for your business in the Ultimate Buying Guide to Commercial Chest Freezers by FFD. 

Need the benefits of a display chest freezer with added flexibility?

Looking for equipment that can offer more flexibility to your shop display? A number of products from Arcaboa and Tefcold are available that can be utilised as either a chiller or freezer.

Island freezers with added energy efficiency

Island freezers are often seen in large supermarkets and shops, either as a single unit or multiplexed as a run of multiple pieces of equipment. The Arcaboa Dupla island freezers not only offer the durability that Arcaboa is renowned for but also a unique design with low energy consumption. Read more about how you can create a frozen display paradise with island freezers.

It’s not just black and white

Typically there’s not much choice when it comes to the colour available for commercial refrigeration. While the functional designs and standard specifications will offer variation, finishes often stop with white or stainless steel. But times are changing and the style of refrigeration and the image it projects about a business is becoming more and more important.

Interlevin TEFCOLD are one of the few manufacturers that offer luxurious anthracite finishes on a wide range of equipment. Introducing a new edge to designs with modern, sleek and stylish dark grey colours, front of house display fridges and freezers have never looked so good.

TEFCOLD - Distribution of More Quality Commercial Refrigeration Brands

Tefcold, while established as a manufacturer and brand in their own right, with their own lines of commercial refrigeration, also distribute a number of other brands including Elcold, Elstar, Framec, ISA, Arcaboa, Promek, Staycold and Trimco. Working closely with manufacturers worldwide, they strive to bring high quality and innovative products to the UK market from brands whose core values and aims align with their own.