75 Anniversary

Russell Coil Co. Founder, Lewis Russell, started the company in Santa Fe Springs, CA

Lewis Russell develops the first machine to allow variable fin spacing on a coil.

The All-Temp Low Profile Unit Cooler line is created and quickly becomes an industry standard. Updated All-Temp “B” model released in 1950.

Russell introduces Air Handling Units; Air Cooled Condensers (Belt-Driven Vertical Discharge – BDVD, Belt-driven Horizontal Discharge – BDHD and Direct Drive – RAC models); and several new unit coolers (2-Way, Panel, Standard, and Wedge) to add to their growing product portfolio.

ARDCO Glass acquires Russell Coil Co.

Introduces several new unit cooler models to add to the product portfolio (W,X,Y,Z Models, Low Velocity, Ceiling, Corner Ceiling, Two-Way Ceiling, Reach-in Freezer ERF Models, Low Temperature Water Defrost, Hot Defrost, and Louvered Coolers).

Russell moves to 60,000 sq. ft. facility in Brea, CA.

Russell expands product line to include compressorized units with the release of the RussCon and Russ E-Con condensing units.

Introduces several unit cooler models for warehouse applications including the Ultra-Temp and M-Line High Powered Industrial Unit Coolers; launches Eye-Beam Automatic Demand Defrost Control; RussMetic Outdoor Condensing Units, Mini RC Condensing Units; and air cooled condensers and air cooled fluid coolers.

The RUSS ALL-PAK™ is launched. It’s an all in one Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating System custom designed for convenience stores and fast food outlets.

Russell expands and opens new 90,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Yuma, AZ.

Russell changes its name from “The Russell Coil Company” to “Russell, a division of Ardco.” Introduces MultiCon Air Cooled Condensers.

Russell launches Fiberglass Evaporative Condensers and DCU Discus Condensing Units.

Russell increases its product portfolio with the release of the HC Series Centrifugal Air Cooled Condenser, Minicon Air Cooled Condensing Unit, MultiCon Air Cooled Fluid Coolers and MultiCon Computer Room Air Cooled Condensers.

Russell launches Ripening Room Product Coolers, specifically designed for storing and ripening bananas and tomatoes.

Russell introduces the Inter-Temp Medium Profile Unit Coolers and RussCon Discus 20 – 80 HP Condensing Units.

Russell launches the C Line Indoor Air Cooled Condensing Units, MW Series Water Cooled Condensing Units, and Sierra™ Hot Gas Defrost Refrigeration System.

Russell celebrates 50th Anniversary.

New 200,000 sq. ft. manufacturing and warehouse facility opened in Scottsboro, AL. Navigator by Russell – Electronic Refrigeration Control launched.

Russell introduces Minicon R-Series Air Cooled Condensing Units and SAC & SEQ Small Air Cooled Condensers

Carrier sells Heat Transfer Products Group (Russell, Witt, Kramer, and ColdZone brands) to Monomy Capital Partners.

HTPG is sold to Rheem and joins Rheem’s family of brands as the commercial refrigeration segment of their business. Rheem invests in growing the product portfolio, increasing efficiency and quality in manufacturing, and moving the company towards more energy efficient and innovative solutions.

Next-Gen MiniCon ½ – 6 HP Air Cooled Condensers are launched. Models win a Silver in the Dealer Design Awards Program sponsored by The Air Conditioning Heating & Refrigeration News magazine.

Quantum Air™ Remote Air Cooled Condensers are introduced. The product is awarded a Gold in the Dealer Design Awards Program.

Next-Gen II 3-22 HP Condensing Units and Next-Gen All-Temp Low Profile Unit Coolers are added to the product portfolio.

QV-Series 15 to 100 HP Air Cooled Condensing Units™ are launched. The product is awarded a Silver in Dealer Design Awards Program.

HTPG announces the release of the EcoNet® Enabled Unit Coolers and EcoNet® Command Center developed in conjunction with Rheem specifically for commercial refrigeration applications. The product is awarded a Gold in the Dealer Design Awards Program.

Center Mount and Low Velocity Center Mount Unit Coolers are launched. Center Mount EcoNet Enabled Unit Coolers are awarded the Silver in the Dealer Design Awards Program.

Several new unit coolers are introduced that are engineered to meet the Department of Energy’s 2020 Annual Walk-in Energy Factor performance regulations: The Medium Profile and Heavy Duty Unit Coolers designed for medium to large walk-in coolers and freezers, and the Slim-Temp ASLA/ASLE Unit Coolers specifically designed for cooling small walk-in coolers and freezers, and display cases. Slim-Temp ASLA/ASLE Unit Coolers are awarded a Bronze in the Dealer Design Awards Program.

Warehouse Unit Coolers designed exclusively for use in walk-in coolers and freezers 3,000 sq. ft and larger are also launched.

Russell celebrates 75 years of innovation.