FEATURED SUPPLIER PRESENTATION
Amerikooler’s dedication to quality, speed, service, and integrity fuels how the walk-in manufacturer designs products.
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n many ways, Amerikooler is the ideal representation of the American dream. The company was founded in 1985 by Renato Alonso, a Cuban immigrant who learned about fabricating steel by working at his father’s steel fabricating company. Since then, Amerikooler has become one of the fastest growing walk-in manufacturers in the United States, now producing equipment out of its 200,000-square-foot facility in Miami for customers in more than 30 countries. Amerikooler will showcase its core values and innovative spirit as one of the featured suppliers at the FEDA conference.
What makes your company stand out in the market? What are the key values you follow and try to instill in your products? Gian Carlo Alonso, president and CEO: AmeriKooler is the fastest-growing manufacturer of walk-in coolers and freezers in the country, proudly built in the United States. What sets us apart is our commitment to being easy to do business with — from fast, accurate quoting to smooth installation. We focus on quality, speed and service, but most importantly, we stand by our core values: integrity, stewardship, intensity and growth. These values shape not only how we operate but also how we design our products — with the end user’s experience always in mind.
What are two key ways dealers create value for your company? What are some ways you are working to strengthen your company’s relationship with dealers? Dealers are essential partners in our success. They add value by helping end users navigate product selection and design with confi dence, and by providing feedback that helps us continuously improve. We support these relationships with fast, dependable quoting, consistent communication, marketing support, and a team that’s always ready to help. We’re also launching a nationwide installation service to simplify the process and offer dealers a true one-stop-shop solution.
What’s the next big innovation or initiative for your company you’d like to highlight? We’re thrilled to be working on the Smart Kooler, a next-generation, IoT- enabled walk-in solution designed to take the pressure off busy kitchen managers. This innovation includes features like automated temperature logging, door-left-open alerts, smart thaw timing, prep stock notifi cations, and even instant inventory visibility. It’s a game-changer for food safety, effi ciency and waste reduction. We envision the Smart Kooler as part of a larger “fridge-as-a-service” model, combining hardware and software into a hassle- free, intelligent system. With predictive maintenance and 24/7 monitoring — what we call FridgeCare — the future of refrigeration isn’t just cold, it’s smart.
Why is attending the FEDA conference a valuable experience for distributors and manufacturers? What advice would you give attendees who are looking to make the most of the conference’s networking opportunities?
FEDA is one of the most impactful events in our industry. It brings together forward-thinking distributors and manufacturers who want to innovate and grow. It’s a chance to step back from the day-to-day, connect with decision- makers and align on what’s coming next in the market. For attendees, our best advice is simple: Come prepared. Know your goals, listen more than you speak and follow up quickly. The relationships built at the FEDA conference can be transformative if you’re intentional.
GIAN CARLO ALONSO PRESIDENT AND CEO AMERIKOOLER
SESSION INFORMATION
Opening General Session Featured Supplier Presentation Amerikooler
Sept. 11, 10:20-10:25 a.m. Summer 2025 33
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