San Miguel, Buenos Aires · Argentina
About Civiair
Argentine manufacturer of transport refrigeration systems and heat exchangers. In-house production since 1980.
Since 1980
manufacturing in Argentina
San Miguel
Buenos Aires
300 units/year
refrigeration systems produced
45+ years
of technical experience
Who we are
In-house manufacturing from day one
Since the 1980s, Civiair has manufactured the core components of its refrigeration systems in-house. This decision allowed us to develop deep technical knowledge across materials, processes and real-world operating conditions.
Today, our production model is built on process control, continuous improvement and direct ownership of the product — from the first cut to the final leak test.
We produce approximately 300 refrigeration units per year for the Argentine market, with a network of representatives and technical support across the country.
What we make
Two product lines
Transport refrigeration
EDF — Refrigeration Systems
Complete refrigeration systems for trucks, vans and transport vehicles. Two product lines:
- MBT Series — Medium temperature (0°C), R-134a. Models MBT-100 to MBT-400.
- CVR Series — Low temperature (-18°C), R-404a. Models CVR-410 to CVR-500.
Available in Mechanical and Dual configurations (with standby electric mode). Full in-house production: laser cutting, forming, assembly, wiring harnesses and leak testing under one roof.
OEM components
Heat Exchangers
Custom evaporators, condensers and heat exchangers for companies that integrate our components into their own equipment.
- Copper tube Ø 3/8" with mechanically expanded aluminium fins
- 6–14 FPI configurable spacing
- Applications: transport refrigeration, agricultural machinery, buses, road machinery
No minimum order quantity. Custom designs developed from drawings or physical samples.
Why Civiair
Built in Argentina. Owned end to end.
01
In-house design and manufacturing
Structures, sheet metal and heat exchangers are designed and produced at our plant in San Miguel. Every unit carries our engineering from the inside.
02
Complete process under one roof
Laser cutting, forming, assembly, mechanical expansion, welding, wiring harnesses and leak testing — no subcontracting of critical stages.
03
Continuous improvement culture
We apply lean manufacturing practices — standardisation, process control and waste reduction — to sustain operational stability and product consistency.
04
Direct technical support
When there is a problem, it is handled by someone who built the equipment. No escalation chains, no delays.
Get in touch
For technical enquiries, OEM components or general information about Civiair.