Transport Refrigeration Repair Service Business

A reputable business providing transport refrigeration services, including unit installation, repair and maintenance. Serving various clients such as commercial dealerships and food distributors, it maintains a client database of 2,000 with an annual revenue exceeding $1 million.

Annual takings of $1M+
Client database of 2,000 clients 
70-75% repeat client rate  
Convenient industrial locations for both sites 
Easy access and parking for large vehicles at both locations 
Training provided for the new owner

Simon Sheridan and the team at LINK Melbourne are thrilled to present a well-established transport refrigeration service business in Southeast Melbourne and Southwest Sydney to the market.

This business provides fiberglass-insulated vans and UTE bodies, installs refrigeration units and services and repairs older systems in Victoria. It operates from two locations: Southeast Melbourne and Southwest Sydney, both in industrial areas with easy access and parking for large vehicles.

Major clients are commercial van dealerships and food distribution companies, which make up 80% of the business. The remaining 20% comes from pet transport and other markets.

Staff includes two fiberglass installers and, one refrigeration specialist in Southeast Melbourne and one full-time employee in Southwest Sydney handling refrigeration and ordering. The owner manages the business with part-time help for client relationships, estimates, quotes, ordering and purchasing. The owner’s partner handles bookkeeping and payroll as needed.

The business has reliable suppliers, with the leading supplier accounting for 30-35% of procurement. Systems include refrigeration installation processes, QuickBooks for invoicing and a mechanic desk platform for managing the diary, invoicing and ordering parts. The new owner will receive training.

Marketing is done through a website and word-of-mouth. The business has a database of 2,000 clients, with 70-75% repeat clients. 

The ideal buyer is an owner-operator skilled in mechanics and refrigeration, with basic refrigeration training and an Australian refrigeration license (renewable in 2027). Knowledge of transport refrigeration is beneficial. 

Listing ID: ME02797
Broker: Simon Sheridan
Phone: 0400 858 900
Email: simon.sheridan@linkbusiness.com.au