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