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LSI Industries Enters Into Strategic Partnership With Carter Thermal Industries Group, Expands Refrigeration Solutions Offering

  • LSI Industries Inc. announced a strategic partnership with Carter Thermal Industries Group to become the exclusive U.S. & Canadian partner for Carter's advanced refrigerated display solutions effective May 28, 2026.
  • The agreement expands LSI's portfolio into remote refrigeration, where centralized cooling systems regulate multiple cold-storage cases, contrasting with its current focus on self-contained systems.
  • LSI will market, manufacture, & sell co-branded remote refrigeration units across its 23 North American manufacturing sites to ensure scalable production & competitive lead times.
  • The partnership provides an immediate, capital-light entry into the remote refrigeration market through a licensing agreement for Carter's certified, market-tested units.
  • This collaboration supports LSI's single-source retail branding strategy by integrating lighting, graphics, display fixtures, & refrigeration into a unified offering for multi-site customers.
  • LSI CEO Jim Clark stated the partnership leverages Carter's engineering expertise with LSI's manufacturing footprint to accelerate profitable growth.
  • Carter CEO Chris Hufflett emphasized the shared commitment to quality, innovation, & customer service between the two organizations.
  • Both companies aim to provide grocery & retail customers with a broader range of sustainable, energy-efficient refrigeration solutions from a single North American partner.