Kelvin Group acquires PermaCold Engineering to expand national refrigeration services
Key takeaways
- Kelvin expands into the Pacific Northwest, broadening national mechanical refrigeration coverage for mission-critical clients.
- PermaCold’s expertise in ammonia and CO2 systems strengthens fleets’ industrial refrigeration and process safety capabilities.
- Kelvin’s acquisition of PermaCold adds the company’s technical team and customer base to support combined operations coast-to-coast.
Kelvin Group recently acquired PermaCold Engineering, an industrial refrigeration company based in the Pacific Northwest. The company, which provides ammonia and CO2 refrigeration systems and industrial solutions, joins Kelvin’s family of mechanical services brands to support mission-critical clients nationwide.
The integration of PermaCold into Kelvin Group’s portfolio, which includes ARC Mechanical, Refrigeration Design & Service (RD&S), RC&E, HCG Associates, and JS Compliance, strengthens Kelvin’s ability to deliver mechanical refrigeration, process safety management, and environmental compliance services across the country.
The acquisition marks Kelvin’s fourteenth since partnering with Southfield Capital and expands the company’s geographic footprint into the Pacific Northwest.
"Kelvin's acquisition of PermaCold represents an exciting milestone as the company continues its national expansion strategy by entering the Pacific Northwest,” said Harry Gray, CEO of Kelvin Group. “PermaCold's deep technical expertise, admired technician team, and customer service focus make them a natural partner for Kelvin. Together, we look forward to offering an enhanced set of capabilities to support our combined customer base."
