December 2021
901 7th Avenue South • Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
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As we close out 2021, we have over 150 employees working for JAX nationwide. JAX Refrigeration, Inc. holds 50+ Professional Engineering & Contracting Licenses throughout the US & other Foreign Jurisdictions.
 
Our SIX major Industry Departments: JAX Refrigeration, MEAS (Mechanical Engineering and Solutions), JAX Mechanical, JAX Piping, JAX Ind, and RHVACS (Restaurant HVAC Specialty) work symbiotically to ensure a seamless process from start to finish.
Fun Christmas Trivia to Get You in the Holiday Spirit
  1. "Jingle Bells" was the first song played in space.
  2. If you gave all the gifts listed in the "Twelve Days of Christmas," it would equal 364 presents.
  3. Santa has a postal code in Canada. If you are in Canada and want to become pen pals with Santa Claus, you can send him a letter via the Canada Post mail system. The address? Santa Claus, North Pole, HOH OHO, Canada. And don't be surprised when you get a letter back! He has some helpers who keep up with his correspondence.
  4. The Christmas tree pickle is a tradition to keep eager kids calm on Christmas morning. According to Today, the Christmas pickle is more than just a common ornament, it's a tradition. As the quirky tradition goes, the first child to find the glass pickle hidden in the tree on Christmas morning either wins a prize or the privilege of opening the first gift. The goal? To keep kids from rushing through the process of opening presents, and instead take the time to enjoy each one.
  5. Eggnog dates back to medieval times. A drink called "posset." was made with sweetened and spiced milk curdled with ale or wine and served hot.
  6. Americans expect to spend around $850 on Christmas gifts each year.
  7. Thomas Edison and his business partner invented Christmas lights.
  8. The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree features more than 25,000 lights.
  9. Over a billion and a half Christmas cards are sent each year in the U.S.
  10. Christmas Day boasts the lowest number of relationship breakups and it's the most popular day to get engaged.
  11. The largest gingerbread house ever made was as big as a real house! In 2013, a group from Traditions Club in Bryan, Texas, constructed a gingerbread house that was 160 feet long, 42 feet wide, and 10.1 feet tall. Made with a wood base, it reportedly took 1,800 pounds of butter, 7,200 eggs, 3,000 pounds of sugar, 7,200 pounds of flour, and over 22,000 pieces of candy to cover the record-breaking structure!
  12. Americans spend nearly $2 billion on holiday treats every year.
  13. Home Alone is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time.
  14. Decorating Disney World involves 8.5 million lights.
  15. Santa has more than 30 different names. In Hungary, for instance, he goes by Mikulás, while those in Brazil refer to him as Papai Noel. He'll also answer to Hoteiosho in Japan, Julenisse in Norway, and Père Noël in France. And those are just a few of Kris Kringle's 30-plus international names.
  16. The day after Christmas is National Candy Cane Day.
  17. The man who wrote The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is credited with creating the modern view of Christmas. "Among Irving's biggest contributions to Christmas in America was his promotion of St. Nicholas as a beloved character, laying the groundwork for the figure we'd eventually embrace as Santa Claus," the National Endowment for the Humanities notes.
  18. Children have been leaving cookies and milk out for Santa since at least 1896.
  19. Tens of thousands of people go to the ER each year with decorating-related injuries.
Have a safe & happy holiday season!
Lemuel started with the #JAXFamily on March 10, 2010. He's a Sr. Design Analyst for the MEAS department.

When he first started working in the industry, over 23 years ago, he was placed in the position but has truly grown to love what he does. If he could switch careers, though, he'd be a race car driver. His car of choice? A Porsche 911 or anything Chip Foose builds. Lemuel enjoys traveling, playing tennis and spending time with his friends and wife, Maribel. He dreams of visiting Greece and Argentina. Christmas is his holiday of choice and he loves the movie, Dirty Dozen. Watching soccer is a favorite past time of his. If he could dine with anyone, he'd choose Karol Jozef Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II). It's been great getting to know you a little better, Lemuel. 
Department Updates
We are experts in the engineering, design, installation, maintenance and service of industrial and commercial refrigeration systems. Our ability to be a single-source for multiple industry disciplines allows us to stay one step ahead, reducing scope gap between trades and alleviating potential conflicts with a strength of communication our competitors can’t match. Serving multiple industries, we offer industry-leading design and construction, with a dedicated focus on SAFETY and RESPONSIVENESS. JAX Refrigeration has earned a strong reputation on the national stage as a Top Design/Build Refrigeration and Specialty Contracting Firm.
Primary Markets
Food + Beverage
Process Industries
Cold Storage + Blast Freezing
Pharmaceutical
Chemical/Petrochemical
Refrigerants
Ammonia • CO2 • Freon
Glycol • Alternative Refrigerants + Combinations
First units being installed for warehouse project. Four down forty-nine to go!
The only constant there is, is change. As the seasons change so does your refrigeration requirements. Can your system meet the changing needs of the seasons or even future expansion? From Greenfield systems to small additions, MEAS-JAX covers the gambit of refrigeration design.

MEAS (Mechanical Engineering and Solutions) offers the best in Mechanical Engineering and Design solutions. MEAS is led by one of the most experienced design teams in North America. Our competitive advantage lies with our experience in providing the latest innovation in design and Design/Build services. Our degreed and licensed professional engineers each have more than 20 years’ experience in the industrial refrigeration industry.
System design
  • Schematic documents – Conceptual
  • Design documents – 30% Design
  • Construction documents – fully signed and sealed designs
Technical solutions
  • System assessments
  • Piping code compliance
  • Peer reviews
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Energy efficiency
  • Natural and chemical Refrigerants
  • Low charge System Designs
  • Cascade systems (both compression and volatile brine)
  • Single-stage, Multi-stage and Economized Systems
  • Flow down Systems, utilizing electronic or mechanical floats
Package systems
  • Hydronic System Design, including process glycol

Process Safety Information
  • Mass and energy balance
  • Fit for Service assessments
  • Piping and instrumentation diagrams
  • Refrigeration inventory calculations
  • Engine room ventilation calculations
  • Safety relief header calculations
  • Mechanical integrity inspections
  • Standard operating procedures

Products
  • Underfloor package systems
  • Packaged chiller systems
  • Packaged refrigeration systems
From custom design-builds to skilled maintenance, our departments work symbiotically to provide a seamless process throughout every project phase.
The Mechanical department has started construction on a local ice rink project. As a collaboration, this project will consist of two phases, the second to be completed in September 2022. Currently our team has installed 80% of the hangers for phase 1 and plan to begin installing ductwork in the next two weeks. Our team will be replacing 7 RTUs, 2 DOAS units, 2 Dehumidifiers, and 15 exhaust fans. 
Our JAX Mechanical
department lives and breathes our core values every day:
Safety • People-focused • Quality
JAX – Commercial and Industrial Plumbing Services
Whether your project requires retrofitting an existing commercial/industrial facility, or installing a plumbing system in a new facility, you can count on the plumbing team at JAX Refrigeration. Our installation capabilities are performed by a group of quality-focused plumbers.

JAX offers full Commercial/Industrial Plumbing services, including installation of interior Plumbing systems, sewers and drain systems, vents, water piping, fixtures, finishes and related equipment for specific building projects of any size.

Our team of experienced plumbing professionals are with you from the design phase through installation and subsequent maintenance, strictly adhering to industrial safety and building code standards on all plumbing projects.
"I'm honored to be welcomed into the JAXFamily heading up the JAX Piping department. Please contact me today for any of your plumbing and piping needs. I look forward to working with you!"

John Cogburn
Director of JAX Piping
JAX Refrigeration, Inc.
Main: 904.249.1400
Mobile: 904.334.3853
JAX Mechanical Makes it Snow in Florida!
Great job by the Tampa, Florida JAX Mechanical Service team in making the snow for Tampa area theme park. The JAX team headed up by Regional Manager, Chad Ungrodt, and his service team of Anthony Valle, Justin Irwin, Kyle Wagener and Chris Hartshorn put in the engineering, time and technical know how to make this all possible every year.

This theme park great JAX customer and we thank them for their partnership.

5 Tips to Prep Your HVAC Unit for Winter
In order to keep your HVAC’s heat pump working properly, here are a few tips from us to maximize efficiency, safety, and comfort:
 
1. Replace the Air Filter
Replacing the air filters all year long is a good habit to improve the health of your HVAC unit. An air filter serves two purposes: keeping particulates and dust out of your HVAC unit as well as filtering the air in your home. Replacing your air filter regularly can drastically prolong the life of your HVAC unit, and using an allergen filter can also improve your indoor air quality. We recommend that you replace your air filter every month for optimum filtering.
 
2. Clean the Air Ducts
Even with the best filters, the air ducts in your home can collect dust, allergens, mold, and other contaminants throughout the year. When you turn on the heat, these contaminants may react with the heat and their effects can become more severe. Fall is the perfect time to schedule a duct cleaning service to ensure your ducts are ready for the heat.
 
3. Examine the Belt
Inside your HVAC unit, there is a belt that powers the blower, moving the air through the outdoor compressor. You can check this belt for issues such as cracks or damage. If you see any of these signs, it will need to be replaced. These belts wear down over time, especially in states like Florida, with its high temperatures and prolonged AC use.
 
4. Inspect the Vents
It’s easy to forget that the vents in your home are an important piece of your HVAC system. Make sure that the vents in your home aren’t blocked by furniture or other items that could obstruct the airflow. Poor airflow to your HVAC unit can cause it to work harder to pump the air, putting unnecessary stress on your unit.
 
5. Schedule Maintenance
As the winter season approaches, the wisest choice you can make to protect your HVAC unit is to schedule maintenance with a qualified HVAC technician. A technician can inspect all aspects of your unit and knows where to find potential issues that may lead to problems or danger down the line.
 
Call JAX Mechanical Services for Winter HVAC Preparation
JAX Mechanical Services has served Florida and Dallas Texas for years. We offer services that range from HVAC maintenance, HVAC installation, as well as HVAC repair. Our main focus is to keep your facility safe and comfortable all year long, while providing honest service with integrity. If you have any questions about your HVAC unit and prepping it for the winter, give us a call. (904) 435-9010

*** We are currently looking to hire rack technicians,
if you know of any in the Texas area please let us know***
JAX Mechanical Service would like to welcome aboard the following new clients:
  1. Teriyaki Madness in Dallas Texas for quarterly preventive maintenance and re-active service.
  2. My Eye Doctor in Corsicana Texas for quarterly preventive maintenance and re-active service.
  3. St. Vincent’s Hospital in Jacksonville Florida for all re-active refrigeration service.

JAX Mechanical Service – (904) 435-9010.
You can expect the best from our well-trained and
COVID-19 ready technicians.
Restaurant HVAC Specialty (RHVACS) centers its services on the supply and installation of heating, refrigeration, air conditioning systems and kitchen hood ventilation for restaurants. RHVACS provides economical turnkey designs, and when combined with the full range of industry-related services at JAX Refrigeration, offers comprehensive one-stop service solutions for your entire project.
 
Our Restaurant HVAC Specialty Team wrapped up a project for a design studio chain in Miami, FL. RHVACS began the project in August and this location is being turned over to the owner this month.
Advantage
JAX Ind is a turnkey engineering procurement and manufacturing department underneath the JAX Refrigeration umbrella and is focused on manufacturing new and existing skid solutions for the power, fuel and gas industries. JAX Ind operates at our 30,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and carries D1.1 and ASME Section IX welding qualifications.

All material and equipment is thoroughly inspected and inventoried upon receipt as it moves through our production/manufacturing facility. As we continue to move toward certification, JAX Ind still operates with inspection and test plans in line with ISO 9001. We perform full QA/QC and FAT prior to shipment to validate acceptance and final approval.
Our Focus
JAX Ind is focused on providing integrated skid solutions, with a focus on safety, quality and design efficiency. Our team’s core, from inner management to the fitters and welders in the shop, operates in unity with a similar process flow as ISO compliance, in order to ensure product satisfaction is provided.
Merry Christmas from all of us at JAX!
With locations in Jacksonville, Tampa, South Florida,
Dallas, and all over the Southeastern US, JAX Refrigeration
is here and ready to help!
Call us today for a quote: 904-249-1400
Work Anniversaries & Birthdays
Happy December
Work Anniversary!
Seventeen Years
(RHVACS)
Robert Smith

One Year
Brandon Linton
Happy December Birthday!
Sean Smallwood  12/3
Mark Rassano 12/6
Nicholas Ray  12/6
Mark Lowery 12/14
David Bailey 12/19
Cole Preiss  12/19
Travis Kisner 12/23
Ekle Small  12/27
Mike Gebhard 12/27
Each month, JAX offers a new list of refrigeration HVAC and mechanical parts at a discounted rate for a limited time. Remember, parts purchases always count toward our Customer Rewards Program for eligible clients. Learn more HERE!