Kelvin Group announced today its acquisition of PermaCold Engineering, Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

"Founded more than 30 years ago by Steve Jackson and Randy Cieloha, PermaCold is recognized for its expertise in ammonia and CO₂ refrigeration systems as well as its ability to deliver complex, high-performance solutions to clients across the western United States."

This move aims to strengthen Kelvin's capabilities and reinforces its leadership in delivering refrigeration systems and services nationwide, extends Kelvin's geographic density to the Pacific Northwest and grows the company's portfolio of brands, which includes ARC Mechanical; Refrigeration Design and Service; RC&E, LLC; HCG Associates; and JS Compliance. With this transaction, Kelvin has now completed more than 10 acquisitions since partnering with Southfield Capital in 2017.

"When we decided to sell, Randy and I were adamant in locating an organization that shares our company's culture and values relating to customers and employees, and Kelvin more than achieved this goal," said Jackson, president of PermaCold. "We're excited to leverage Kelvin's national footprint to better serve our customers while staying true to the values that have guided us for more than 30 years."

"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. "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 national customer base."

As part of the transition, Brian Cronk, PermaCold's Chief Operations Officer, will assume the role of President.