History
Advanced Refrigeration and Air, Inc. was established in October 1986 by its owner, Matt Thurman. Working out of his only truck and a small office in his home, Matt made a name for himself providing quality service to his customers. When Matt opened his refrigeration company, he insisted on quality workmanship and customer service from himself and the people who worked for him. While things have not changed in that regard, the technology of refrigeration and air conditioning has changed drastically.
Matt strived to keep up with the latest technology and industry standards, which is still true to this day. The company is now coming up on its 20th year anniversary. What started in that small office in his home has grown into a distinguished company. Not only has the company grown out of that small office, it has also expanded throughout the state of Florida and continues to expand into Georgia.
Timeline of Events
- 1986 |
- Company established with 12 service stores and 1 construction job
- 1987 |
- 13 service stores, 5 construction jobs
- 1988 |
- 26 service Stores, 6 construction jobs
- 1992 |
- 34 service stores, 12 construction jobs
- 1994 |
- 40 service stores, 16 construction jobs
- 1995 |
- 42 service stores, 12 construction jobs --- Became licensed in Georgia
- 1996 |
- 44 service stores, 13 construction jobs
- 1997 |
- 59 service stores, 18 construction jobs --- Tallahassee branch opened
- 1998 |
- 59 service stores, 24 construction jobs --- Corporate location (Winter Park), pictured above
- 1999 |
- 81 service stores, 24 construction jobs --- Gainesville branch opened
- 2002 |
- 105 service stores, 36 construction jobs --- Corporate location (Narcoossee Road) --- Became licensed in Alabama
- 2004 |
- 149 service stores, 20 construction jobs --- West Coast branch opened
- 2005 |
- 170+ service stores, 20+ construction jobs