Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a Trane Technologies brand, was recognized at the ETM Awards as the “2021 Best Brand” in the “Refrigeration Units” category for the 17th consecutive year. A true record.

The most important ceremony that delivers the awards voted by readers of commercial vehicle publications in Germany is organized by the publishing house ETM Verlag together with DEKRA, one of the leading testing, inspection and certification organizations in the world. Readers of lastauto omnibus, trans aktuell, FERNFAHRER and eurotransport.de cast their vote in 25 different categories to award the “Best Brand” award, as well as “Best Truck”, “Best Van” and “Best Bus”.

"Since the start of the pandemic, refrigerated vehicles have repeatedly proven how essential the service they perform is, working to meet the growing demand for fresh and frozen perishable products from supermarkets, distribution centers, convenience stores, pharmacies and many other establishments”, said Francesco Incalza, president of Thermo King Europe, Middle East and Africa. “Winning this award for the 17th consecutive year is truly amazing and recognizes how the great efforts made by our teams over this period have had a significant and positive impact. From the way in which the employees of our production plants were able to carry out the work, to the ability of our collaborators and dealers to continue to put the customer first”.

"This award demonstrates that Thermo King remains true to its calling: To be a leader in innovation for our customers and our communities," said Jorge Estelle Caro, regional director for the central and northern region of Thermo King. "During the last, difficult times, we have been close to customers, we have listened to their needs, helping them to face many new challenges and to meet the demanding requirements that the pandemic has placed on the cold chain logistics sector."