U.S. Cooler

08/30/2026

🎉 Happy Work-iversary, Sarah! 🎉

Help us celebrate Sarah Barry and another fantastic year on our Sales Support team! We’re so grateful for all the hard work, dedication, and positive energy she brings to the team every day. 💙

Here’s to another great year, Sarah! We appreciate you and all you do.

08/26/2026

When you only turn 40 once, you might as well go all in. 🪙🎲♠️

A huge thank you for helping us celebrate 40 years of U.S. Cooler with a night worthy of Craig Royale. 🍸

Four decades in, and we still know our safest bet: the incredible people behind everything we do. 💙

Here’s to 40 years — and many more to come! 🥂

08/26/2026

🏫 School is back in session—and so are busy cafeteria kitchens!

With deliveries coming in, shelves filling up, and walk-in doors opening all day long, your cooler or freezer is about to get a workout.

A few good habits can go a long way toward keeping things running smoothly. From maintaining proper airflow and organizing inventory to checking door gaskets and watching for ice and moisture, we’re sharing practical tips for school foodservice teams.

📚 Check out our Back-to-School Walk-In Best Practices and start the school year strong!

👉 https://www.uscooler.com/back-to-school/

Keep your school cafeteria walk-in running smoothly with best practices for organization, airflow, cleaning, door maintenance, loading, and daily inspections.

08/22/2026

🎉 Please join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to a US Cooler founder and owner, Ellis Craig!

Ellis, we hope you have a wonderful birthday surrounded by family, friends, and all the people who appreciate you most. We’re incredibly grateful for everything you’ve done for US Cooler over the years and for the foundation you built that continues to bring so many people together today.

From all of us at US Cooler, Happy Birthday, Ellis! We hope it’s a great one! 🎂🎈

08/17/2026

📚✏ School is back in session!🍎🚌

Wishing students, teachers, staff, and families a great start to the new school year. Here’s to full classrooms, fresh starts, and COOL school year! ❄️🎒

08/12/2026

💰 A new walk-in cooler or freezer may be more affordable than you think.

Putting off new refrigeration equipment can end up costing more than you expect—from rising energy bills to unexpected repairs and lost productivity.

That's why U.S. Cooler has partnered with Advantage+ Financing to help qualifying businesses get the equipment they need today while preserving cash for the rest of the business.

With Advantage+ Financing, qualifying customers may be able to:
✅ Finance up to 100% of eligible project costs
✅ Keep working capital available
✅ Get fast approval decisions
✅ Choose flexible financing options
✅ Pay off early with no prepayment penalties

Whether you're replacing aging equipment or expanding your operation, financing could help you move forward sooner.

📖 Learn more:
👉 https://www.uscooler.com/advantage-plus-finance/

08/11/2026

We’re excited to congratulate Eric Thomas on his promotion to Sales Support Supervisor!

Eric has been with U.S. Cooler for seven years, and during that time, he’s worked with seven different sales territories across the country—giving him a wealth of experience as he steps into his new role.

“I’m excited,” Eric said. “Feels like I’ve been training for this position forever, and I’ve always wanted to move up in the company.”

Eric is stepping into a role previously held by Sharon Martz, who recently retired after an incredible 22 years with U.S. Cooler. She was an invaluable part of our team, and her knowledge, dedication, and years of service have left some very big shoes to fill. We’re incredibly grateful for everything she gave to Craig Industries/U.S. Cooler and wish her nothing but the best in retirement.

And Sharon is confident she’s leaving the team in good hands.

“Eric has a lot of energy and will do a great job leading the sales support team,” she said.

For Eric, one of the best parts of his job has always been the people—from the customers he’s gotten to know across the country to the coworkers he works alongside every day. And it will continue to be the aspect he enjoys most.

Please join us in thanking Sharon for 22 wonderful years and congratulating Eric on this well-deserved next chapter! 👏

08/07/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Eric! 🎉

Help us wish a very Happy Birthday to Eric Thomas, our newly-promoted Senior Sales Support Specialist! 🥳

To help keep things moving in Sales Support, you can usually find Eric fueled by *some* form of caffeine—coffee, energy drinks, soda... if it has caffeine, chances are he’s got it nearby. ☕🥤⚡

Outside of work, Eric trades sales support for the soccer field, coaching tiny tots and helping the next generation of athletes learn the game! ⚽

Congratulations again on the promotion, Eric, and Happy Birthday! We hope your day comes with plenty of caffeine and a well-deserved celebration! 🎂🎈

07/23/2026

A clean walk-in does more than look good—it helps your refrigeration system perform better, keeps products safer, and can even reduce operating costs.

Dust, cardboard debris, spills, ice buildup, and clutter all make it harder for air to circulate the way your walk-in was designed to. A few simple housekeeping habits can improve temperature consistency, extend equipment life, and create a safer work environment.

Read the full article for practical tips that can help you get more from your walk-in cooler or freezer.

👉 Link in the comments.

07/15/2026

What's the best floor for your walk-in cooler?

When planning a new walk-in—or replacing an existing floor—the right flooring choice can impact safety, durability, maintenance, and long-term operating costs.

In our latest article, we break down the pros and cons of the most common walk-in flooring options, including:
✔ Aluminum floors
✔ Stainless steel floors
✔ Insulated panel floors
✔ Concrete floors
✔ Slip resistance and durability
✔ When a floor is (and isn't) necessary

Whether you're designing a restaurant, grocery store, school kitchen, brewery, or food processing facility, this guide can help you make the right decision.

Full article in the comments