Keizer Refrigeration and Mid-States Utility Trailer Sales Open Their New Facility in Sioux City, Ia, and Receive “Growing Sioux City” Award
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Keizer Refrigeration and Mid-States Utility Trailer Sales Open Their New Facility In Sioux City, IA, And Receive “Growing Sioux City” Award
SIOUX CITY, IA, Oct 15, 2018. Keizer Refrigeration, a distributor for Carrier Transicold, a global leader in transport refrigeration, and Mid-States Utility Trailer Sales, a dealership of Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company refrigerated trailers, dry vans and flatbeds, hosted a Grand Opening of their new facility at 5220 Harbor Drive off the I-29, with a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce last Thursday October 11th.
Left to right: Kolby Keizer, Mackenzie Keizer, Brooklyn Keizer, Kayla Bricker, Stacy Bricker, Shane Keizer, Shawn Keizer
Guests included the Mayor of Sioux City Bob Scott, the President of the Iowa Motor Truck Association Brenda Neville and the President of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce Chris McGowan who all gave welcome speeches and praised the business owners for their passion to grow the companies and contribute to the local industry. As part of the ceremonies Mayor Bob Scott presented a “Growing Sioux City Award” which recognizes the company’s growth and investment in Sioux City. Company officials received Sioux City wind breakers and a new tree was planted on the property signifying the company’s commitment to growing Sioux City. “We appreciate the investment made by Keizer Refrigeration and Mid-States Utility Trailer Sales in Sioux City,” said Mayor Bob Scott. “Their impressive new facility will allow continued success as they serve the region.”
“We are honored to be selected for this special award” the President of Keizer companies Shane Keizer said. “My Dad started Keizer Refrigeration with his partner Jackie back in 1976, servicing equipment from the back of their pickup truck. The company grew and today we employ over 160 staff in our four locations and we are still recruiting more. I know that Dad would be proud.” The Treasurer and Secretary of Keizer companies Stacy Bricker said “Our new 55,000 sq ft facility has doubled the size of our parts and service departments. We have a two-floor office area for trailer sales, showroom for truckers to purchase truck and trailer parts, a service center with 16 service bays and a new drive-through wash station. Our Dad firmly believed in reinvesting in the local economy and Shane and I follow in his legacy. It is an honor to be recognized and to be selected for this prestigious award.”
The Siouxland Chamber of Commerce and their team of Ambassadors assisted with a ribbon cutting ceremony, which was followed by BBQ lunch, facility tours and yard games. The raffle included many exciting prizes, including the Grand Prize by Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Dinner for 2 at their Main+Abbey restaurant, 2 tickets to the Anthem concert arena, and a hotel stay at the Hard Rock Hotel.
Paul Trujillo, Utility Trailer’s Western Division Sales Manager, Tom Ondo, Vice President of Carrier Transicold, and many Keizer Companies customers, vendors, employees and local contacts also attended the Grand Opening.
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Ribbon Cutting – Sioux City Store 5220 Harbor Drive
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