Amerikooler, walk-in cooler and freezer manufacturer, joins AFS network

By AFS REPS

Amerikooler, makers of the most reliable and well constructed walk-in coolers and freezers for everyday businesses, has joined the Anderson Food Services (AFS) Reps network.

For more than 30 years, Amerikooler has been leading the industry with the most reliable walk-ins for the everyday foodservice and retail business because of its quality construction, the most efficient insulation, the highest quality energy efficient refrigeration system, expedited customer service and the longest running warranties in the industry.

“Their lead times are some of the best in the country and are competitively priced,” said Joe Anderson, president of AFS Reps. “They’re committed to growth; they’re committed to working with the dealers in our network. They’re all about their customers and stand behind what they do.

“They have a very strong network and are excited to be in this market.”

Amerikooler was founded by Renato M. Alonso, a Cuban immigrant. In 1975, Alonso began working at his father’s company after finishing college, fabricating steel and designing bridges for the islands.

In 1981, Alonso created a company called Metal Equipment of Florida which focused on fabricating stainless steel food service equipment.

In 1985, he started Amerikooler in a small office and hires two employees.

By 1997, Amerikooler grows into an 80,000 square-foot facility and develops an automated robotic router system that cuts and order to exact dimensions.

In 2017, Amerikooler becomes the fastest growing walk-in cooler and freezer company. It operates out of a 200,000 square-foot facility.

“It’s a great product with great workmanship,” said Ray Hicks from Subway. “AmeriKooler is a great company to deal with.”

AFS is a manufacturers' representative group providing innovative food service equipment and supply solutions to the Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan marketplace. Our company was founded in 1969 by industry icon Bill Loveless. In 1992, Kim Woolsey partnered with Bill and the company became known as Loveless-Woolsey Associates. In 2002, Loveless-Woolsey became Woolsey Associates, and in 2013 Joe Anderson partnered with Kim to continue the tradition of representing the finest factories in the food service industry.