Thermo King recognized its top-performing 2023 dealerships at its annual dealer principal meeting in early February. Thermo King of the Southeast (TKSE) was named the 2023 North America Dealer of the Year (above), while Videfrigo Implements for Transport and Refrigeration Ltd. was named the company’s 2023 Latin America Dealer of the Year. The two companies topped the list of 261 independent and authorized Thermo King dealer locations in North America and Latin America.
Thermo King based its selections on performance and leadership criteria including business growth, brand representation, customer service and positive culture that ensures the delivery of dependable solutions.
“Thermo King of the Southeast and Videfrigo had outstanding success in 2023,” said Adam Wittwer, president of 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, TKSE 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.
Other dealerships that received 2023 performance awards from Thermo King are:
North America
- Aftermarket Dealer of the Year – Transport Refrigeration, Inc (De Pere, Wisc.)
- Bus Dealer of the Year – SANCO Thermo King (St. Paul, Minn.)
- Western Region Dealer of the Year – CSTK, Inc.
- Central Region Dealer of the Year – Transport Refrigeration, Inc. (De Pere, Wisc.)
- Eastern Region Dealer of the Year – Thermo King of the Southeast (TKSE)
- CSI (Customer Service Index) Award – CSTK, Inc.
Latin America
- Sales Excellence South Region – Thermo Klima Refrigeração Ltda.
- 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
