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TRUE HISTORY

Our Path to World-Class

With over 75 years of award-winning refrigeration, we’re just getting started. Our Midwest roots and family values carry through as we continue innovating today.

1940

1940s

Bob, Frank & Art Trulaske develop the first Upright Freezer in their garage and True Refrigeration is born.

1950

1950s

Roll-Top units become more popular and True expands into international sales with coolers sold in the Caribbean and Central America.

1960

1960s

New GDM® Upright Glass Door Merchandisers developed and bottler business continues to grow.

1970

1970s

True enters the Foodservice industry and develops new fan motor technology.

1980

1980s

Continued success in the Foodservice industry backed by two core models, T-Series® Traditional Reach-In and the Sandwich/Salad Food Prep Tables.

1990

1990s

Orders from U.S. chain accounts continue to grow and walls fall in Berlin accelerating True’s growth internationally.

2000

2000s

True introduces Spec Series® lineup and pioneers a more efficient and sustainable R290 Hydrocarbon refrigerant.

2010

2010s

True introduces Curved Glass Display Merchandisers and unveils a state-of-the-art powder coating facility offering a customized look to True’s lineup.

2020

2020 – Today

True introduces Premier Bar Series and offers new Grab ’n Go® Open Air Merchandisers.

The industry's best warranty Service Bill Free for 7 years

The industry's best warranty Service Bill Free for 7 years