The History of El Campo Refrigeration
The roots of El Campo Refrigeration trace back to 1968, when J.W. Kennedy, then owner of RC Bottling Company in El Campo, Texas, recognized a growing need among his customers for higher-quality beverage and reach-in coolers. To meet that demand, he established a new venture: El Campo-Cooler Co.
In 1974, J.W. entered into a partnership with his son, Gene Michael “Mike” Kennedy. The father-son team proved successful, steadily expanding the company by adding new equipment lines and working with a variety of manufacturers.
In 1986, Mike purchased the business from his father and took the next step by incorporating it as El Campo Refrigeration in 1987.
By 2012, the company had grown into a true family enterprise, with three generations of the Kennedy family working together to support and drive its continued success. In 2016, El Campo Refrigeration expanded its footprint by opening a branch in Houston to better serve customers in the region.
In 2020, the company moved into its current state-of-the-art facility and showroom, conveniently located on US 59 — a testament to its ongoing growth and commitment to excellence.
