CoolSys, a refrigeration, HVAC, engineering and energy solutions company, has acquired T&O Refrigeration, an independently owned refrigeration services company in the Southeast region of the U.S. With this acquisition, CoolSys expands its market presence throughout the Southeast with significantly increased market share in Georgia and Nashville, Tennessee. CoolSys is a portfolio company of Ares Management.

“As CoolSys continues to grow its market presence across the country, we’re excited that T&O Refrigeration has joined the CoolSys family of companies,” commented Adam Coffey, CEO of CoolSys. “As a market leader in the Southeast region, T&O Refrigeration and its team have earned a great reputation built on high quality service, efficiency, excellent employee retention, and a focus on the customer experience, which are all priorities and values we share at CoolSys.”

“Our goal has always been to provide service and installations that meet or exceed the customer’s expectations while also providing the best value,” added Steve Tibbetts, president at T&O Refrigeration. “We’re looking forward to joining CoolSys where our team can continue to service our customers with a focus on this goal, while bringing them new resources and capabilities from a national service provider.”