Thermal Energy Storage™
Efficiency, Flexibility, Resiliency Across the Global Cold Chain
Viking Cold Solutions is a thermal energy management company focused on making the world’s refrigeration and cold storage systems more efficient, flexible, and resilient. Expanding rapidly through the U.S, and internationally, Viking Cold provides environmentally friendly Thermal Energy Storage technology that is proven to significantly reduce operational costs and business risk for cold storage facilities, supermarkets, and restaurants with refrigeration-based energy loads. With deep expertise in cold storage energy management, supermarket energy efficiency, as well as resiliency for pharmaceuticals and other high value products, Viking Cold Solutions understands the business and operational challenges faced throughout the global cold chain and is committed to delivering clear and impactful benefits for both our clients’ businesses and the planet.
Our History
The origin of Viking Cold’s Thermal Energy Storage (TES) in freezers came from the need for improved energy efficiency and food protection in the low-temperature cold chain. Starting with frozen shipping containers, Paul Robbins, our founder, developed a method of combining Phase Change Materials (PCM), intelligent controls, and monitoring software which could integrate with existing refrigeration systems across the cold chain and patented that innovation.
In 2011, with a patented and proven solution borne of operational necessity, Paul established Viking Cold Solutions, Inc. in Jacksonville, Florida, a shipping and logistics hub. He quickly recognized the opportunity beyond shipping containers and applied the technology to cold storage warehouses in Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, and Bermuda, where electricity rates were high and the environment and temperatures very demanding.
In 2012, Viking Cold was expanding in the continental U.S. market and by early 2013 had developed new clients in cold storage and supermarkets, as well as new partners and financing to drive this expansion. The company relocated to Houston, Texas, to be positioned more centrally in the supply chain and to more easily access a growing list of global clients.
Over the next few years, Viking Cold completed multiple third-party validation studies for numerous utilities, the DoE, DoD, and the California Public Utilities Commission, amongst others. These studies, combined with a decade long track record of strong results and client satisfaction, confirmed TES technology’s benefits, earned acceptance and incentives from numerous entities, and helped to successfully deploy TES technology from coast to coast.
Currently, the company’s technology is being installed in cold storage warehouses, supermarkets, restaurants, sensitive product storage, and food processing facilities throughout the U.S., Latin America, the Caribbean, Australia, Europe, and Asia.
Viking Cold Solutions’ innovative TES technology has won numerous industry awards and is transforming the energy efficiency of the cold chain while protecting the world’s food supply and reducing the carbon footprint of the food industry and refrigeration around the globe.
Energy Savings For Our Customers:
Viking Cold has saved clients tens of thousands of MWh, reduced carbon footprint by tens of thousands of metric tons, and mitigated over $16M of product loss. Efficient installation processes ensure that systems are installed with no significant impact on ongoing operations, and industry-leading technology delivers outstanding cost savings and environmental benefits, with a swift return on investment.
Meet the Viking Cold Leadership Team
James has over 30 years of experience building and leading high performing teams in energy services, finance, and the U.S. Military. He is a recognized expert in energy storage and the cold chain.
With leadership roles in several global companies, James helped create value in the private and public markets and took numerous companies through the IPO process.
James graduated from Texas A&M University and deployed for over a decade around the world as a Marine Pilot and Forward Air Controller. He worked in finance and investment banking on Wall Street and earned a joint TRIUM MBA from NYU Stern, HEC School of Management in Paris, and the London School of Economics.
He currently lives in Houston with his wife Kimberly where he serves on the boards of the Houston Symphony, the Houston Food Bank, and the Hope and Healing Center and Institute.
Rich is a results-oriented, innovative technology expert with a track record of leveraging disruptive, emerging technology to drive business success. He excels as an executive communicator, dedicated team member, mentor, prolific inventor, and strategic thinker.
With a history of launching successful products in robotics, IoT, machine learning, and other emerging technologies, Rich stands out as a versatile polyglot programmer, team builder, and architect who delivers high-quality systems in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Rich’s notable technology achievements include Computerworld’s Premier 100 IT Leaders recognition, dual reception of the Symantec CEO Star award, co-invention of the featured home social robot Jibo, and securing US patents for his innovative work in desktop, cloud, and affective computing.
Rich lives in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, and is a lifelong musician and music fan. He and his life partner, Sue, are dedicated dog lovers who have rescued several dogs and provided them with their forever homes.
John has 30 years of technical sales experience delivering engineered solutions to customers in the Energy and Food Equipment industries. He has 15 years of Sales Director experience managing teams of technical salespeople and application engineers.
John’s management approach is to adopt lean principles in the sales organization allowing data-based decision making, increasing order volume and flow, while efficiently scaling up the business. He has 20 years of international experience including multi-year expat assignments in Asia and Australia.
John graduated from Clarkson University in New York with a degree in Interdisciplinary Engineering & Management.
He lives in Houston with his wife, Katrina, and teenage daughter, Emilee.
Bill has served in numerous sales leadership positions during his 40+ years in transportation and logistics, providing ocean transportation, trucking, and stevedoring services for clients in retail, manufacturing, frozen foods, and 3PL markets.
His experience and network of contacts has allowed him to help clients – both large and small – build highly dependable and cost-effective transportation programs across the United States and internationally.
Bill received his Bachelor of Science degree from The College of Charleston and has continued his education through various programs offered by The Harvard School of Business, University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Dale Carnegie, and Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits programs.
He lives in Jacksonville, Florida, with his wife Christina, where they raised their 2 daughters and have very recently been blessed with their first grandson!
Roger possesses 40 years of expertise in the areas of refrigeration, refrigeration controls, and building automation.
His professional career encompasses a broad range of leadership roles such as Project Engineer, Chief Engineer, and Engineering Manager, in various manufacturing and contracting companies. His extensive knowledge and contributions to these fields have culminated in eight awarded patents.
Roger holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio State University and is a proud buckeye. He makes it a point to return to his home state, Ohio, every summer.
The Viking Cold Solutions board is comprised of prominent industry executives. The board collectively has over one hundred years of relevant industry leadership and actively promotes our company’s market advantage.
President and CEO, Viking Cold Solutions
President Liberty Venture Group LLC
Founder & Managing Partner, GEC
Chairman, Viking Cold Solutions
Former President and COO The Kroger Co.
Family of Stores (NYSE: KR)
Founder and Co-CEO,
Avista Capital Partners
CEO, Bonar Engineering & Design
Viking Cold’s founder, Paul V. Robbins, founded and led several cold chain and logistics businesses, including Caribbean Shipping Services, Caribbean Cold Storage, JT Transportation, and Triad Terminals over his 51-year career. Paul also served on the boards of Isla Frio Refrigeration Company, Hunger Fight, and CoPassion.
Known for his integrity and vision, Paul was a dedicated entrepreneur, community leader, and man of faith. Born in Rumford, Maine, Paul made Jacksonville, Florida his home and is survived by his wife of 31 years Julie, their four children, and many grandchildren. Paul’s legacy lives on through his family, his work, and the countless lives he touched.
