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Menomonee Falls-based Cold Core Group Acquires Florida Contractor
The acquisition of Farley's Frigeration strengthens Cold Core Group's industrial refrigeration services.
Mar. 10, 2026 at 5:07pm
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Cold Core Group, a national provider of industrial refrigeration services based in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, has acquired Astatula, Florida-based Farley's Frigeration, a supplier and contractor specializing in ammonia refrigeration. The acquisition will allow the two companies to cross-sell complementary products and services, with Cold Core Group gaining access to Farley's technical parts expertise and Farley's customers gaining access to Cold Core Group's broader industrial refrigeration offerings.
Why it matters
The acquisition strengthens Cold Core Group's position as a leading provider of industrial refrigeration services in the United States, allowing the company to offer a more comprehensive suite of products and services to its customers. It also represents continued consolidation in the industrial refrigeration industry as companies look to gain scale and technical expertise.
The details
Under the terms of the deal, Farley's Frigeration will become a Cold Core Group company. The acquisition will allow the two firms to cross-sell their respective products and services, with Cold Core Group gaining access to Farley's technical parts expertise and Farley's customers gaining access to Cold Core Group's broader industrial refrigeration offerings.
- The acquisition was announced on March 10, 2026.
The players
Cold Core Group
A national provider of industrial refrigeration services based in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
Farley's Frigeration
An Astatula, Florida-based supplier and contractor specializing in ammonia refrigeration.
Jim Kopczynski
The CEO of Cold Core Group.
Jake and Arlie Farley
The executive vice presidents of Farley's Frigeration.
What they’re saying
“Industrial refrigeration is a complex, specialized industry. Technical expertise is paramount, as is access to the right parts at the right time. Farley's Frigeration brings that and more.”
— Jim Kopczynski, CEO of Cold Core Group
“We have a great team of people who have helped build a strong culture. That has been a significant part of our success. As we look to the next phase for Farley's, we are excited to move forward with the team at Cold Core Group. They also have great people and a strong culture. It truly is a great fit.”
— Jake and Arlie Farley, Executive Vice Presidents of Farley's Frigeration
What’s next
The companies did not disclose the financial terms of the acquisition, but it is expected that the integration of Farley's Frigeration into Cold Core Group will be completed in the coming months.
The takeaway
This acquisition demonstrates the continued consolidation in the industrial refrigeration industry as companies seek to expand their technical expertise and service offerings to better serve their customers. The combination of Cold Core Group's scale and Farley's specialized expertise is expected to create a stronger, more comprehensive provider of industrial refrigeration solutions.
