Refrigeration Technologies, the Southern California-based manufacturer behind the Viper® line of non-toxic HVACR chemical solutions, today announced its inclusion on the 2026 Inc. 5000, the definitive ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This marks the fifth time the company has earned a spot on the list, landing at No. 3,590 nationally.
The Inc. 5000 evaluates companies based on percentage revenue growth over a three-year period, spotlighting the most dynamic segment of the U.S. economy: Independent, entrepreneur-led businesses. In addition to its overall national rank, Refrigeration Technologies placed No. 110 in the manufacturing sector, No. 202 among companies in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area and No. 489 among all California honorees. This year’s Inc. 5000 honorees represent one of the most competitive fields in the award’s history, with median three-year revenue growth continuing to outpace prior years.
“Five years on this list isn’t luck; it’s the result of a team that keeps innovating for the people who actually use our products,” said Mike Pastorello, president and CEO of Refrigeration Technologies. “We were founded to bring technicians safer products that work just as well as the harsh chemicals they’d been using — and that’s still true of everything we build today. Every product starts with a contractor’s real jobsite headache, not a boardroom guess.”
Refrigeration Technologies has built its reputation by developing tools and chemical solutions that solve persistent, real-world problems for HVACR technicians—from coil cleaning and leak detection to refrigerant line sealants and corrosion prevention. The company’s recent product launches, including its EZDose pan and drain line maintenance system, reflect a broader strategy of translating field-level insight from contractors into practical, purpose-built solutions. Its repeat appearance on the list underscores a consistent growth trajectory as the company has expanded its product line, distribution partnerships and market reach across the HVACR and plumbing trades.
ABOUT REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGIES: Family-run and operated for nearly 40 years, Refrigeration Technologies designs and manufactures specialty chemical solutions built for technicians, by technicians. Founded on the belief that performance should never come at the expense of health, safety or environmental responsibility, the company challenges the long-held assumption that effective HVACR service requires harsh, corrosive or hazardous chemicals. Its portfolio—including Big Blu® leak detection, Nylog® sealants, Viper® coil cleaners and WetRag® heat-protection products—delivers real-world performance while reducing risk to technicians, equipment and surrounding environments. The company develops patented, non-toxic, biodegradable and low-corrosion solutions for coil cleaning, leak detection, fire protection and system maintenance. Refrigeration Technologies products are trusted by more than 100,000 pros worldwide and are widely approved by leading OEMs and global wholesalers. The company has earned industry recognition including five consecutive appearances on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Safer Chemistry Champion Award. All products are manufactured in the United States and distributed globally across North America, South America, Europe, Australia and parts of Asia. For more information, visit https://www.refrigtech.com/.
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