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Thermo King Americas Announces 2023 Dealers of the Year

Thermo King of the Southeast and Videfrigo Implements for Transport and Refrigeration win Thermo King’s top dealership awards for exceptional 2023 performance.

Thermo King Americas Announces 2023 Dealers of the Year

Thermo King of the Southeast was selected as the 2023 Thermo King North America Dealer of the Year.

Photo: Thermo King

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Thermo King, the transport refrigeration brand of Trane Technologies, recognized its top-performing 2023 dealerships at its annual dealer principal meeting. Thermo King of the Southeast was named the 2023 North America Dealer of the Year, while Videfrigo Implements for Transport and Refrigeration was named the company’s 2023 Latin America Dealer of the Year.

Basis of Thermo King Awards

Selections are based on performance and leadership criteria including business growth, brand representation, customer service, and a positive culture that ensures the delivery of dependable solutions, Thermo King said. The Dealers of the Year awards are the highest honor given by Thermo King Americas annually.

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Two Thermo King Winners Create Success

“Thermo King of the Southeast and Videfrigo had outstanding success in 2023,” said Adam Wittwer, president, Thermo King Americas. “Both achieved consistent growth by delivering reliable solutions and services that are centered on customer experience, asset protection, and moving the industry forward. They are leaders in our dealer network and are making an impact with their gold-standard service.”

Established in 2006, Thermo King of the Southeast, operates seven locations in Florida and Georgia, all situated along major interstates to provide 24/7 service. Videfrigo was founded in 1990 and boasts one of the largest dealership footprints in Latin America.

There are 261 independent and authorized Thermo King dealer locations within North America and Latin America.

Implements for Transport and Refrigeration was named the 2023 Thermo King Latin America Dealer of the Year.

Photo: Thermo King

North America Thermo King Dealer Performance Awards

Other North America dealerships that received 2023 performance awards from Thermo King are:

  • Aftermarket Dealer of the Year – Transport Refrigeration (De Pere, Wisconsin)

  • Bus Dealer of the Year – Sanko Thermo King (St. Paul, Minnesota)

  • Western Region Dealer of the Year – CSTK

  • Central Region Dealer of the Year – Transport Refrigeration, Inc. (De Pere, Wisconsin)

  • Eastern Region Dealer of the Year – Thermo King of the Southeast

  • CSI (Customer Service Index) Award – CSTK

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Latin America Thermo King Dealer Performance Awards

Other Latin America dealerships that received 2023 performance awards from Thermo King are:

  • Sales Excellence South Region – Thermo Klima Refrigeração

  • Sales Excellence North Region – Niutec S.A. de C.V. Serviclimas

  • Aftermarket Excellence South Region – H.G. Refrigeraciones

  • Aftermarket Excellence North Region – Friocontrol S.A. de C.V

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