COOLSYS APPOINTS CHRIS SCHULKEN AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
BREA, Calif. – Nov. 4, 2020 – CoolSys™, the parent of market-leading refrigeration and HVAC services companies nationwide, announced today it has appointed Chris Schulken as chief operating officer (COO). As COO, Chris oversees day-to-day administrative and operational functions at CoolSys and serves as a member of the executive management team, steering the company on […]
CoolSys Creates Relief Fund to Support Employees Impacted by COVID-19, Natural Disasters and Emergencies
BREA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CoolSys has created a relief fund to provide financial support for employees during the pandemic and other unexpected life challenges. Initially created to help employees who were furloughed due to COVID-19, the CoolSys Cares Employee Relief Fund has now been expanded to assist employees who are financially impacted by a natural or manmade disaster or […]
COOLSYS ACQUIRES CAROLINA REFRIGERATION
Leading HVAC and Refrigeration Company Continues Expansion into Southeast BREA, Calif. – September 30, 2020 – CoolSys™, the parent of market-leading refrigeration and HVAC services companies nationwide, announced today that it has acquired Carolina Refrigeration Services Inc, a commercial HVAC and refrigeration company, which serves customers in South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia. […]
CoolSys Partners With ECMC Education to Launch Online HVAC-R Technician Training Program
BREA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As it expands its growing team of HVAC-R technicians, CoolSys™, a parent of market-leading refrigeration and HVAC services companies nationwide, has partnered with ECMC Education to launch a multi-faceted, online training program for its technicians. With courses scheduled to begin in September, technicians can enroll and attend interactive online courses and complete evaluations […]
HVAC and COVID: Standards for Virus Protection
by Allan Samuels As we learn more about COVID-19, it’s becoming clear that the virus can spread through the air. HVAC systems can play a role in mitigating this airborne transmission—if they are properly configured. The WHO, the CDC and ASHRAE have released guidelines for proper HVAC operation and maintenance in these current circumstances. There […]
FAST-GROWING BREA FIRM ACQUIRES 2 AT END OF JUNE
CoolSys Restarts HVAC, Refrigeration Co. Buys By Peter J. Brennan CoolSys Inc., the Brea-based parent of a collection of refrigeration and heating companies that’s been among Orange County’s fastest-growing private firms the past few years, is back in the acquisition market after snapping up two East Coast firms. “CoolSys is excited to relaunch our M&A growth […]
CoolSys Acquires Richmond Refrigeration
Leading HVAC and Refrigeration Firm Expands Footprint in Mid-Atlantic Region and Continues M&A Growth Backed by Ares Management BREA, Calif., June 29, 2020 – CoolSys™, a parent of market-leading refrigeration and HVAC services companies nationwide, has acquired Richmond Refrigeration Service, an established commercial refrigeration and air conditioning service serving Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and West […]
CoolSys Hires Jamie Williams as Chief Information and Technology Officer
BREA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CoolSys™, the parent of market-leading refrigeration and HVAC services companies nationwide, announced that Jamie Williams has joined the company as chief information and technology officer (CITO). In this executive role, Jamie will be responsible for developing and executing the CoolSys information technology vision and strategy. “As CoolSys accelerates its growth and leverages technology […]
HONG HELPS COOLSYS IN PUSH FOR $2B VALUATION
General Counsel Finds Cool Career Burton Hong, executive vice president and general counsel at CoolSys Inc., has always been quick on his feet—whether managing a nine-figure private equity sale in three weeks or returning a ball on the tennis court. Throughout his two years with the Brea-based HVAC and refrigeration firm, he has led a […]
Goodbye 2019 and Welcome 2020
Adam Coffey’s New Year Message to CoolSys Employees It’s hard to believe that it is already 2020! What an amazing year 2019 was in CoolSys Land. Last year, we grew a ton; made a new private equity partner in Ares Management; we welcomed new additions to the CoolSys family with the acquisitions of Arjae, ABC, […]
