Our Story
Message from the President - Kevin Johnson
At the same time Eskimo Refrigeration served the Alberta and Saskatchewan market with similar purpose as the Carrier & Webasto dealer.
These two dealerships forged their legacies in Western Canada beginning in the mid-sixties, growing and thriving in our western economy over the past half century.
In 2018 we were very pleased to announce that Hiway Refrigeration had acquired Eskimo Refrigeration from the Fleming family. By building on the strong legacies of the Eskimo and Hiway teams, and now uniting them as one team we have the opportunity to deliver a consistent and predictable customer experience across Western Canada.
We are a customer-focused business that provides certainty for customers needing responsive, expert support of innovative temperature control solutions for transport and industry.
Our Path Forward
It became clear to us very early on that this merging of businesses, cultures and most importantly people had resulted in something that was much larger and significant than a just corporate transaction. It was an opportunity to strive for something special and unique for our employees, vendor partners and customers that would differentiate us in our space.
ColdFront® was founded out of this opportunity to bring two great organizations together under a single brand that demonstrates our commitment to future growth while providing an environment where client partnerships and employee careers grow and flourish. This crystallization of industry expertise and positive momentum positions ColdFront® at the leading edge of transport refrigeration and heating by providing high-performing products and support to move your business forward.
Our Values
Certainty
We manifest trust, confidence and certainty, always. We strive to eliminate risk, internally, with regard to safety and business decisions and, externally, with regard to the service and assurance we extend to our customers and partners.
Responsiveness
We provide support for employees, customers and partners when support is required, not only when it is available. Our employees, customers and partners have our full attention, and we learn from the critics and leaders among them.
Partnership
We believe in people, handshakes and honouring our word. We take pride in delivering on our promises, and earn trust through frank conversations, demonstrating genuine interest in mutual success, and repeatedly exceeding expectations.
Knowledge & Innovation
Constant improvement is in our DNA, and the advancement of our people, products and protocol is as second to none. We are subject matter experts encouraging betterment from within our organization, and are early adopters of outside invention. Our reputation is built on doing the best that can be done.
