AARDCO Inc. is a full-service ammonia refrigeration company with over 40 years of specialized experience in design, service, parts, and turnkey projects. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, AARDCO has established itself as a trusted partner for various industries, including meat processing plants, chemical plants, cold storage warehouses, food production facilities, ice rinks, and beverage facilities. The company excels in providing solutions for both new projects and retrofits for existing systems, ensuring minimal downtime for its clients.
AARDCO’s commitment to quality service is evident through its well-prepared team of certified welders and RETA-trained service technicians, who adhere to current safety protocols and have undergone ammonia emergency response training. The company prides itself on its experienced team, which includes professionals like Detlev Ohst, who oversees operations, and Charles “Chip” Wood III, the office manager with over 30 years of industry expertise. Tammy Behymer, with extensive knowledge in inside sales and customer service related to ammonia refrigeration, further strengthens the team’s capabilities. This level of expertise enables AARDCO to offer robust maintenance contracts or on-call services tailored to the unique needs of each client.
Understanding the importance of responsive support, AARDCO maintains a healthy stock of common industrial refrigeration valves, controls, and accessories to ensure that client needs are met promptly. The company offers design solutions that capitalize on the latest technologies, focusing on open-architecture control systems that allow clients freedom from proprietary systems. Every design comes with a two-year performance warranty, providing peace of mind and assurance of quality.
AARDCO continues to uphold its reputation of being experienced, stable, and trusted, striving for excellence in all aspects of industrial refrigeration design and service.
