Thermo King West expands, rebrands as Force TK
Thermo King West, an authorized Thermo King sales, service, and parts dealership, recently acquired Thermo King Central Carolinas and its affiliated companies: Thermo King of Roanoke, Triad Thermo King, Mountaineer Thermo King and Mr. Truck Parts.
The transaction is expected to close this month, the company reported.
Additionally, the expanded dealership recently rebranded as Force TK to better encompass the diversified solutions and regions its serves.
The new name took effect on Oct. 14.
“As we have diversified throughout the years, we needed a single brand that unifies our teams and makes it easier for our customers to understand our business model and benefits,” Jeff Riley, Force TK president, said in a news release. “This rebrand reflects the expertise and innovation of everyone here, aligning our identity with the diverse talents that power our company.”
Force TK, which also operates Thermo King Chesapeake, now has 13 locations providing refrigeration equipment and uptime support for the transportation industry across nine states: Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Wyoming, Maryland, Delaware, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. The company now has more than 300 employees, 132 of which are Thermo King-certified technicians. Nine of the 13 locations have been designated Blue Track Select by Thermo King Corporation.
“We are ecstatic to add the Thermo King Central Carolinas family to our team,” Riley said.
“Thermo King Central Carolinas is recognized as one of the premier Thermo King dealers in North America. This is a natural alignment for us, as we are all committed to the highest level of service. Together, we’ll be able to elevate our solutions even further and provide additional support for customers.”
Thermo King Central Carolinas President Jim Christian concured. “We have always regarded Thermo King West as a leading Thermo King dealer,” he said. “We are eager to become a critical part of the organization.”
Thermo King West was founded in 1999 by William Riley, as an authorized Thermo King sales, service and parts provider in Arizona and New Mexico. Within three years, the company added locations in Texas and Wyoming. Operations were expanded into Maryland and Delaware in 2005, operating as Thermo King Chesapeake.
The company has been headquartered in Tolleson, Arizona, since 2014.
