How popular isPolar Refrigeration?
In September 2026, people searched for Polar Refrigeration by name about 260 times in New Zealand, a 16.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 20.3% of all New Zealand commercial refrigeration brand searches, placing Polar Refrigeration second out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about commercial refrigeration brands, Polar Refrigeration appeared in two of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the eight.
Polar Refrigeration is the second most searched of 8 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
SKOPEShare of searches 54.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Polar RefrigerationShare of searches 20.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th- BromicShare of searches 8.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Turbo AirShare of searches 5.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
True RefrigerationShare of searches 3.9%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top commercial refrigeration brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Polar Refrigeration was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Polar Refrigeration is the sixth most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
SKOPE4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Atosa4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Bromic3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Williams Refrigeration3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Polar Refrigeration2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
True Refrigeration1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Turbo Air0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Skipio0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about commercial refrigeration brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which commercial refrigeration brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best commercial refrigeration brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best commercial refrigeration brand in New Zealand for food service storage?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“commercial freezer nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“commercial fridge nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which commercial refrigeration brands compete with Polar Refrigeration?
Share of searches by month for SKOPE, Polar Refrigeration, Bromic, Turbo Air, True Refrigeration, Williams Refrigeration, Atosa. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | SKOPE | Polar Refrigeration | Bromic | Turbo Air | True Refrigeration | Williams Refrigeration | Atosa | Skipio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 56.2% | 21.2% | 7.5% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 54.5% | 21.2% | 8.3% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 3% | 0.76% | 2.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 54% | 23% | 7% | 5% | 7% | 2% | 1% | 1% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.9% | 22.1% | 8.1% | 5.9% | 5.1% | 3.7% | 0.74% | 1.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.4% | 19.1% | 8.1% | 5.9% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.8% | 19% | 9.9% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 48.7% | 22.6% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 7.8% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.87% |
| May 2026 | 48.8% | 20.9% | 10.9% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 53.3% | 19.3% | 10.4% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 57.9% | 19% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.4% | 18.7% | 7.9% | 5.8% | 7.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.72% |
| Sep 2026 | 54.7% | 20.3% | 8.6% | 5.5% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 0.78% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 54.7% | 700 | -9.1% | -0.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.3% | 260 | 0% | +1.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8.6% | 110 | 0% | +0.7 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 5.5% | 70 | -12.5% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 3.9% | 50 | -54.5% | -4 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.9% | 50 | +66.7% | +1.7 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.3% | 30 | +50% | +0.9 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.78% | 10 | 0% | +0.1 points |
1.
SKOPE54.7%
Held 1st. 700 estimated branded searches, -9.1% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
20.3%
Held 2nd. 260 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
3.Bromic
8.6%
Held 3rd. 110 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
5.5%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 70 estimated branded searches, -12.5% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
3.9%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 50 estimated branded searches, -54.5% vs prior month. Share -4 points.
3.9%
Held 6th. 50 estimated branded searches, +66.7% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
7.Atosa
2.3%
Held 7th. 30 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
8.
Skipio0.78%
Held 8th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Polar Refrigeration changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Polar Refrigeration in New Zealand fell from 310 to 260.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Polar Refrigeration’s share of searches among commercial refrigeration brands in New Zealand decreased from 21.2% to 20.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Polar Refrigeration’s share of searches among commercial refrigeration brands in New Zealand peaked at 23% in December 2025 and was lowest at 18.7% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand commercial refrigeration brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Williams Refrigeration gained share of searches among commercial refrigeration brands in New Zealand, from 2.2% to 3.9%.

In September 2026, Polar Refrigeration gained share of searches among commercial refrigeration brands in New Zealand, from 18.7% to 20.3%.
In September 2026, Atosa gained share of searches among commercial refrigeration brands in New Zealand, from 1.4% to 2.3%.
In September 2026, Bromic gained share of searches among commercial refrigeration brands in New Zealand, from 7.9% to 8.6%.

In September 2026, True Refrigeration lost share of searches among commercial refrigeration brands in New Zealand, from 7.9% to 3.9%.

In September 2026, SKOPE lost share of searches among commercial refrigeration brands in New Zealand, from 55.4% to 54.7%.
How are Polar Refrigeration’s branded searches counted?
32 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Polar Refrigeration’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- commercial fridge polar
- fridge polar
- nisbets polar
- nisbets polar freezer
- polar bar cooler
- polar bar fridge
- polar bench fridge
- polar cake display
- polar chiller
- polar commercial freezer
- polar commercial fridge
- polar countertop fridge
- polar display freezer
- polar drink fridge
- polar drinks fridge
- polar freezer
- polar freezer upright
- polar fridge
- polar fridge display
- polar fridge freezer
- polar fridge nisbets
- polar fridge undercounter
- polar fridges
- polar g fridge
- polar pizza fridge
- polar prep fridge
- polar refrigeration
- polar refrigeration freezer
- polar refrigeration fridge
- polar undercounter freezer
- polar undercounter fridge
- polar upright fridge
Who owns Polar Refrigeration?
Polar Refrigeration is owned by
Nisbets. Brandwave also tracks Nisbets, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.
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