Vilter Industrial Solutions
Industrial solutions engineered for demanding applications since 1867.
Engineered for critical industrial performance. Built for uptime.
For more than 150 years, Vilter has helped industries operate with confidence through reliable industrial solutions engineered for demanding environments. From food processing and cold storage to renewable energy and district heating, Vilter systems are built to support continuous operation where uptime matters most.
Backed by Copeland, a global leader in sustainable heating, cooling and refrigeration compression technologies, Vilter combines proven compression expertise, durable equipment, and lifecycle support to help customers reduce risk, protect long-term performance and meet sustainability goals.
Industries served
- INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION
- INDUSTRIAL GAS
- INDUSTRIAL HEATING
Rugged refrigeration built for demanding environments
Mission-critical refrigeration systems demand more than reliable equipment. Vilter combines proven refrigeration technology with commissioning expertise, startup assistance, OEM parts availability, and responsive lifecycle support to help contractors and operators protect uptime long after installation.
Industrial refrigeration solutions engineered to protect product integrity, maximize uptime, and support cold chain reliability.
Industrial cooling solutions designed for precise temperature control, process reliability, and consistent production performance.
Reliable refrigeration solutions that help preserve product quality, protect food safety, and maximize production throughput.
Compression solutions designed to protect ROI and lower lifecycle costs
Gas compression systems play a direct role in operational performance, profitability and the transition to lower-carbon energy. Vilter helps operators, developers, EPCs and facility owners balance CAPEX requirements with dependable long-term performance. Through proven compression technology, application expertise and responsive lifecycle support, Vilter helps customers optimize production, reduce total cost of ownership, minimize downtime and advance sustainability goals across renewable natural gas, carbon capture and other critical gas applications.
Rugged gas compression solutions built for demanding landfill environments and reliable long-term operation.
Proven compression solutions that optimize production, lower total cost of ownership and support long-term ROI.
Gas compression solutions that raise fuel pressure to support efficient combustion and stable CHP performance.
Industrial heat pump solutions built for sustainable performance
Industrial heat pump technology creates new opportunities to reduce emissions while improving energy efficiency and supporting long-term sustainability goals. Vilter combines proven compression expertise with a structured approach to help customers evaluate opportunities, protect production and build confidence in system performance and long-term ROI. Backed by application expertise and responsive lifecycle support, Vilter helps organizations achieve their decarbonization goals and establish reliable implementation.
Industrial heat pump solutions designed to reduce emissions, improve efficiency, and protect production performance.
High-efficiency heat pump solutions designed to support reliable district heating and long-term energy sustainability.
Recover and reuse waste heat to reduce emissions, improve efficiency and support food and beverage production.
OEM parts and expertise help identify the right components, reduce risk and keep critical systems running.
Factory tested and certified remanufacturing restores performance, extends equipment life and helps reduce operational risk.
Hands-on technical training helps teams effectively operate, service and maintain Vilter equipment with confidence.
Access OEM expertise by phone or in the field for troubleshooting, optimization, startup and ongoing support.
Latest Vilter news
Proven single‑screw compression technology delivers robust uptime, lower total cost of ownership
Acquisition enhances Copeland’s industrial heating portfolio
Project expected to reduce carbon emissions by 30,000 tonnes annually.
Frequently asked questions about Vilter
What is Vilter known for?
For more than 150 years, Vilter has helped industrial facilities maximize uptime with dependable compression solutions for refrigeration, gas compression and industrial heat pump applications.
What industries does Vilter serve?
Vilter serves industries that demand rugged, continuous-duty compression, including industrial refrigeration, food and beverage processing, cold storage, brewing, oil and gas, renewable natural gas and industrial heat pump applications. Any operation that depends on reliable, high-capacity compression can benefit from Vilter technology.
Key end markets include:
- Cold storage and warehousing: Large-scale ammonia refrigeration systems for temperature-controlled facilities
- Food and beverage processing: Compression solutions for meat packing, dairy, brewing and produce handling
- Oil and gas: Compression for natural gas treatment, vapor recovery and wellhead applications
- Renewable energy: Systems designed for biogas and landfills
What types of compressors does Vilter manufacture?
Vilter manufactures three primary compressor platforms—single screw, reciprocating and twin screw—each engineered to meet different industrial refrigeration and gas compression requirements. Whether the priority is maximum uptime, low-temperature performance or application flexibility, Vilter offers a solution designed to match the operating demands of your facility.
- Single screw compressors (VSS/VSM/VSH Series): Designed for exceptional reliability, balanced internal forces reduce wear on critical components to help maximize uptime, extend equipment life and improve part-load efficiency.
- Reciprocating compressors (VMC Series): Ideal for low-temperature industrial refrigeration applications where precise capacity control and dependable performance are essential.
- Twin screw compressors: Well-suited for high-capacity industrial refrigeration and gas compression applications that require robust performance across a broad range of operating conditions.
All three platforms are available as standalone compressors or complete packaged systems with integrated controls and supporting components, allowing Vilter application engineers to configure a solution tailored to your specific requirements.
What refrigerants are compatible with Vilter systems?
Vilter compressors are compatible with a wide range of refrigerants, including ammonia (R-717), carbon dioxide (R-744), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and hydrocarbon-based refrigerants. Ammonia is the primary refrigerant for Vilter's industrial refrigeration product lines, given its superior thermodynamic efficiency and zero global warming potential.
Vilter is also at the forefront of the refrigerant transition. The brand has introduced CO2 transcritical compressor technology for industrial applications, enabling facilities to shift away from high-global-warming-potential refrigerants without sacrificing system performance or capacity.
Is Vilter a part of Copeland?
Yes. Vilter is a brand within Copeland, a global leader in sustainable heating, cooling and cold chain solutions. Copeland acquired Vilter to strengthen its industrial compression portfolio, bringing Vilter's more than 150 years of compression expertise under a company with over 18,000 employees and a presence in more than 40 countries.
How do I determine if a Vilter compressor or heat pump is right for my facility?
The right Vilter solution depends on your facility's refrigerant type, suction and discharge pressure requirements, required capacity range and ambient operating conditions. The easiest way to find out is to contact Vilter.
For complex applications or new system designs, Vilter's application engineering team provides direct technical support. Key factors to evaluate include:
Operating temperature range: Low-temperature applications often favor reciprocating compressors. Mid- to high-temperature applications suit single-screw platforms
Capacity modulation needs: Vilter compressors offer continuous capacity control to match variable load profiles Refrigerant selection: System refrigerant will determine the appropriate compressor model and materials of construction
Is Vilter manufactured in the United States?
Yes. Vilter compressors are manufactured in the United States. Production is based in Cudahy, Wisconsin, several miles from Milwaukee: the same city where Peter Weisel established the original Vilter job shop in 1867. U.S.-based manufacturing supports rigorous quality control standards and enables Vilter to respond to domestic market demand with the precision and consistency its industrial customers require.
Where are the Vilter factories located?
Vilter's primary manufacturing operations are located in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area, where the company has been producing industrial compressors for more than 150 years. The Cudahy facility serves as the center of Vilter's engineering, production and quality assurance activities.
As part of Copeland, Vilter also benefits from a broader global manufacturing and distribution network. Copeland operates facilities and service locations across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific and India, the Middle East and Africa, ensuring that Vilter-branded products and components are accessible to customers worldwide.
What countries does Vilter serve?
Vilter serves customers globally, with industrial refrigeration and gas compression installations across North America, South America, Europe, the Asia Pacific region and the Middle East. As part of Copeland's worldwide network, Vilter has access to distribution and service capabilities in more than 40 countries.
How do I contact Vilter?
You can contact Vilter through the Copeland website at Copeland.com/en-us/brands/vilter/contact-vilter. The page connects you with Vilter's sales, application engineering and customer service teams.
What aftermarket support does Vilter offer?
Vilter offers comprehensive aftermarket support with genuine OEM parts, factory remanufacturing, technical training, scheduled maintenance programs and direct access to the service team. These resources help minimize downtime, extend equipment life and keep Vilter compressors operating at peak performance.
Aftermarket support includes:
Genuine OEM parts: Replacement components designed specifically for Vilter compressors to maintain performance
Factory remanufacturing: Restore compressors to like-new performance using OEM components, factory processes and rigorous testing.
Scheduled maintenance: Preventive maintenance programs and planned service intervals that help maximize uptime and extend equipment life.
Technical training: Courses led by experienced technicians on teardown, reassembly and operation of single-screw, twin-screw and reciprocating compressors
Service support: Direct access to Vilter's technical team
