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Carrier Transicold has named Atlantic Carrier Transicold the 2024 Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada and Refrigeración Especializada para el Transporte de Occidente (RETO) Dealer of the Year for Latin America, recognizing their exceptional performance in sales, service, market penetration, customer satisfaction, business investment and growth.
“Atlantic Carrier Transicold and RETO are prime examples of the consistent service and dedication you’ll find throughout our dealer network,” said Alice DeBiasio, vice president & general manager, Climate Solutions Transportation Americas, Carrier. “We’re proud to celebrate their exceptional performance and support of Carrier Transicold.”
Atlantic Carrier Transicold, a division of Reefer Sales & Service in Brampton, Ontario, boasts a dedicated team of more than 40 employees serving New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland.
“Winning Dealer of the Year is a huge honor and a testament to the hard work, dedication and expertise of the staff at Atlantic Carrier Transicold,” said Steve Henwood, President of Reefer Sales & Service. “Our team, managed by Domenic Barbuto, knows how to make every customer feel valued and supported.”
RETO, based in Jalisco, Mexico, was named Dealer of the Year for the second year in a row and has won the award five times in 16 years. The company is led by General Manager Rubén Almaráz, and its sustained success underscores its leadership in transport refrigeration solutions within Latin America.
“RETO continues to set the standard for excellence, and we’re proud to recognize them as our Dealer of the Year once again,” said Alejandro Genera, general manager of Latin America Operations, Carrier Transicold. “Their deep product knowledge, unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction and consistent performance make RETO a standout partner year after year.”
Other 2024 dealer and individual awards
Carrier Transicold also presented CT Power of Commerce City, Colorado, and Delta Termicos de Nicaragua, of Managua, Nicaragua, with its Extra Mile Award for outstanding customer service. Additionally, Carrier Transicold honored seven individuals for outstanding performance:
- Sales Managers of the Year: Royal Richards, Carrier Transicold of Utah, Salt Lake City; Adolfo Calderon, Clima Ideal. San Jose, Costa Rica.
- Service Managers of the Year: Chuck Hovis, W&B Service Company, Oklahoma City; Edwin Gil, Coldtruck Solutions Panama City, Panama.
- Parts Managers of the Year: Nick Grimaldi, Carrier Transicold of Southern New England, Springfield, Massachusetts; Azrael García, RETO, Guadalajara, Mexico.
- 20 Series Champion of the Year: Tyrone Johnson, W&B Service Company, Duncanville, Texas.