Patton Named Regional Sales Manager

Mike Patton was named Regional Sales Manager for U.S. Cooler’s South Central Territory including the states of Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.

Mike comes to U.S. Cooler with over 17 years of experience in the industry. He has an extensive commercial foodservice equipment background as well as design work in the convenience and grocery store industry. U.S. Cooler is confident that his abundance of experience, knowledge of the industry, and work ethic will lend itself well toward serving their customer base.

Hunt Named Regional Sales Manager

Darrell Hunt was named Regional Sales Manager for U.S. Cooler’s Mid-Central Territory including the states of Tennessee and Kentucky. Darrell comes to U.S. Cooler with over 35 years of experience in the industry. He has worked in manufacturing, walk-in installation, and sales developing himself as an expert in the industry. U.S. Cooler is confident that his abundance of experience, knowledge of the industry, and work ethic will lend itself well toward serving their customer base.

U.S. Cooler Turns 25

2011 marks U.S. Cooler’s 25^th year of providing exceptional quality and service to the marketplace. 25 years ago, U.S. Cooler set out together to develop a commitment to the basic desire to “provide a quality product at a reasonable price with exceptional attention to the customer’s needs”.  Today, U.S. Cooler still puts the customer first by manufacturing product that fits their specific needs. U.S. Cooler offers several tools and services to help create a positive experience for their customers.

U.S. Cooler is a family owned business dedicated to providing customized solutions for cold storage applications. The company’s “customer first” marketing focus along with producing a high-quality product has resulted in U.S. Cooler’s 25 successful years of business. We look forward to another successful year!

NAFEM 2011: It is Your Choice

U.S. Cooler views NAFEM as the most important show in our industry, allowing us to introduce new products and display existing products. This year at NAFEM some of our new concepts will be showcased as well as our new product launch.
NAFEM will be our first opportunity to introduce the new foamed-in-place product line. We are now leaving it up to you to decide which insulation you prefer in your walk-ins. U.S. Cooler now offers both extruded polystyrene and foamed-in-place polyurethane. Our polyurethane walk-ins offer the same high-quality features and services you have been receiving from U.S. Cooler for over 25 years.
U.S. Cooler has an exciting display again this year. Come visit us at NAFEM booth #843 in Orlando, FL, February 10-12, 2011.

NACS 2010 C-Store Tradeshow

Think Custom. Think Cooler.

U.S. Cooler manufactures standard and custom designed walk-in coolers and freezers.
We understand the importance of producing high-quality, durable, and efficient products. All of our walk-ins are produced using the highest quality products and the most efficient insulation available. U.S. Cooler’s unique progressive manufacturing process allows us to design and build custom walk-in coolers and freezers in the most efficient automated fashion.  This automation provides our customers with custom designed, quality built, walk-ins with no extra cost increase or production times.  U.S. Cooler has the technology and capability to manufacture walk-ins to fit any size or configuration you require. When you need quality and customization, think U.S. Cooler. Come visit our booth, # 8225, at NACS in Atlanta from October 6-8, 2010.

SCHOTT-Gemtron Announces CrossFire LED Lighting at T-8 Pricing

Tim Dye, Director of Sales and Marketing of SCHOTT Gemtron announced today that Tundra™, Sierra™, and Polar™ door models will be offered with CrossFire™ LED lighting at standard T-8 pricing. Dye stated, “SCHOTT Gemtron continues to lead the industry by being the first glass door manufacturer to provide LED technology at this price level.” Dye continued by stating, “LED lighting has been a solution for our customers for the last 5 years, and now we are making it even more affordable.”

CrossFire™ LED lighting has proven to be the solution for the harsh cold environments of the commercial refrigeration industry. This lighting is the perfect application for Super Markets, Convenience Stores, Buying Clubs, Drug Stores, and any other retailer that utilizes glass display doors in their merchandising endeavors.

Dye also stated, “With this major price reduction all retailers can utilize this technology and feel confident that they are maximizing their sales efforts.” Read the rest of this entry »

Proposed Rulemaking for Walk-in Coolers and Freezers

Proposed Rulemaking for Walk-in Coolers and Freezers

Since EISA was passed January 1, 2009, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has been working to mandate a standardized energy efficiency test for walk-in coolers and freezers.  The first step was taken with an informal meeting on February 4, 2009 to discuss comments and suggestions from industry professionals on determining a testing procedure. After nearly a year’s worth of research, DOE has published their proposed testing procedure for walk-in coolers and freezers. A follow-up meeting was scheduled to discuss these proposed rulings, but due to winter weather the meeting was canceled and has not been rescheduled at this time.

In accordance with section 312 of the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA), DOE published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) for the test procedure on walk-in coolers and freezers. The NOPR is the first published document for the test procedure rulemaking process for walk-ins. DOE proposes the procedures explained in the NOPR be used to test walk-in equipment. Once performance standards are accepted, manufacturers will be required to use the accepted test to determine compliance and for all representations regarding the energy use of the product.

DOE proposes to adopt a test procedure that contains two separate testing methods; one for the insulated box and the other for the refrigeration equipment. Each of the two components, the insulated box and the refrigeration system, will be tested separately. The manufacturer will be responsible for testing their product respectively and must provide compliance with all testing standards.  Read the rest of this entry »

Walk-in Freezers Used to Heat Water?

At U.S. Cooler, we strive to bring more value to our customers.  One of the ways we accomplish that is by keeping informed on opportunities to improve your bottom line.

Did you know your walk-in coolers and freezers are potentially capable of doing double-duty?  It’s a well kept secret you may wish to consider.  Depending upon your existing (or hopefully new, from U.S. Cooler) equipment, you may be able to save thousands of dollars annually by capturing the heat rejected from air-cooled condensing units and using it to preheat hot water. Read the rest of this entry »

R-22 Phase out January 1st, 2010

January 1st is just around the corner. Now is the time to start preparing for the R-22 refrigeration phase out. Starting in 2010, manufacturers can only produce R-22 refrigerant to service existing equipment. All newly manufactured units will use an alternate refrigerant.

Food Safety Reform Bill Passes U.S. Senate Panel

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. Senate committee voted unanimously on Wednesday to increase government oversight of food safety but the first significant overhaul in 50 years may not happen until 2010.

Pressure to overhaul the food safety system has grown following several high-profile outbreaks involving lettuce, peppers, peanuts and spinach since 2006 that have sickened thousands and killed several.

However, the full Senate probably won’t vote on the bill until 2010 as Congress is currently mired in debate about overhauling the U.S. healthcare system, said Tom Harkin, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.

“I really, honestly, I just don’t see how we’ll get to it before Christmas,” Harkin said of the food safety bill.

The Senate bill would expand U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversight of the food supply and shift its focus toward preventing, rather than reacting, to foodborne outbreaks. FDA would have the power to order recalls, increase inspection rates and require all facilities to have a food safety plan. Read the rest of this entry »