Rainy Season Maintenance Checklist for Refrigerated Trucks
Humid summer days out, rainy season in! While the cold weather is a welcome relief for many, the rainy season brings challenges for businesses relying on refrigerated transport. Heavy rains and flooded roads endanger not just the state of refrigerated vans, but businesses themselves, too.
For businesses to ensure their fleet can handle the rainy weather, Coolaire lists these essential rainy season maintenance tips built on decades of truck refrigeration expertise:
How Coolaire Sustainably Powers Truck Refrigeration Operations
QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Coolaire Consolidated Inc. (Coolaire) reaffirms its commitment to sustainable business practices aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 13 Climate Action, and SDG 14 Life Below Water.
JRT Foundation’s Hapag Kalinga Program Provides Food Support for Coolaire Employees
QUEZON CITY, Philippines — JRT Foundation, the charitable arm of Coolaire Consolidated Inc. (Coolaire), distributed over close to 1,000 kilograms of fresh vegetables to Coolaire employees through its Hapag Kalinga Program as part of its commitment to promoting employee welfare.
JRT Foundation Partners with UP for Scholarship
QUEZON CITY, Philippines — JRT Foundation, the charitable arm of Coolaire Consolidated Inc. (Coolaire), recently concluded a Memorandum of Agreement with the UP Engineering Research & Development Foundation Inc. (UP ERDFI) and the UP Diliman College of Engineering (UP COE) at the Coolaire Head Office in Quezon City in support of educational scholarship for deserving students.
JRT Foundation Allots PHP 2.5M for TIKYO Scholars
QUEZON CITY, Philippines — In its mission towards democratizing access to education, JRT Foundation, the charitable arm of Coolaire Consolidated Inc. (Coolaire), has allotted a total of PHP 2.5M so far to its TIKYO Scholarship Program since 2021.
Coolaire celebrates first truck turnover with Thaco Auto
QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Coolaire, a transport refrigeration pioneer, officially marked its first truck turnover with vehicle company THACO AUTO and distributor BJ Mercantile Inc. at the BJ Mercantile Showroom in Quezon City last Friday, May 8, 2026.
Shaping Leaders: Coolaire Logs 1,800 Training Hours in 2025
QUEZON CITY, Philippines — In a push for workforce improvement, Coolaire Consolidated Inc. (Coolaire) completed 1,800 hours of technical and soft skills trainings in 2025 as part of its commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) specifically SDG 4 Quality Education, SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth and SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities.
JRT Foundation Inc.: Preserving Dreams, Building Communities
Coolaire Consolidated Inc., the country’s leading refrigerated truck supplier, has officially launched its charitable arm, the JRT Foundation Inc., on October 14, 2025, at the Left Wing, Celebrity Sports Plaza.
The event marked a significant milestone for the Coolaire family as it formalized its long-standing commitment to community building, quality education, and environmental sustainability through a foundation that embodies the legacy of the late Jerry R. Tugade, Coolaire’s visionary president.
Coolaire Supports PH’s First SDG Effectiveness Summit
On September 11, 2025, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), through its SDG Committee, held the first-ever SDG Effectiveness Summit at Dusit Thani Manila. The event gathered business leaders, changemakers, and stakeholders to accelerate the country’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the halfway point to the 2030 target.
The discussions highlighted the vital role of small and medium enterprises (SMEs)—w
Coolaire and SB Rental Forge Strategic Partnership to Empower Filipino Entrepreneurs
Coolaire Consolidated Inc. has officially partnered with SB Rental, the leasing arm of Security Bank, to launch a co-marketing initiative aimed at helping Filipino small and medium enterprises (SMEs) gain easier access to refrigerated trucks through flexible leasing options.
Coolaire and Volkswagen Partner to Revolutionize Refrigerated Transport in the Philippines
March 20, 2025 – Manila, Philippines – Coolaire Consolidated Inc., the nationwide leader in refrigerated truck solutions, has officially sealed a partnership with Volkswagen Philippines to launch the Volkswagen Delivery 9.170 equipped with Coolaire’s refrigerated van.
Tulong Aral – TIKYO Scholarship: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures
Coolaire Consolidated Inc. began the Tulong Aral – TIKYO Scholarship in 2021 as part of its corporate commitment to reducing educational inequalities and empowering the next generation. Starting
Enhancing Cold Chain Logistics in the Philippines
In the Philippines, an archipelago with unique logistical challenges, Coolaire has become the leading brand in refrigeration systems for delivery vans. With over 55 years of expertise, Coolaire provides innovative solutions tailored for the transportation of perishable goods, including meat, poultry, produce, dairy, and ice cream.
From sea to serving plate: preserving life’s bounty with Coolaire refrigerated vans
Life in the Philippines is blessed with our thousands of kilometers of coastline, rich in aquatic resources from Luzon to Mindanao. Enjoying nature’s bounty and sharing them with the rest of the country and the world has been Coolaire Consolidated Inc.’s mission for the past 55 years. Founded in 1969, Coolaire is the longest continuously-operating refrigeration business in the Philippines.
HARVESTING HOLIDAY CHEER | Savoring the season with Coolaire Consolidated Inc.
As the holidays approach, Coolaire Consolidated Inc. is prepared to keep all your seasonal favorites fresh, safe, and full of flavor. With over 55 years in the industry, Coolaire stands as a trusted manufacturer of high-performance refrigerated vans, engineered to preserve the quality of food as it journeys from farm to market.
Coolaire Consolidated Inc. wins ASEAN Business Award
Coolaire Consolidated Inc. was recently recognized with the ASEAN Business Award at the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit in Laos, celebrating its enduring legacy of innovation, dedication, service and corporate social responsibility.
Coolaire Consolidated Inc. Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Recertification, Reinforcing Commitment to Quality and Innovation
Coolaire Consolidated Inc. is proud to announce that we have achieved ISO 9001:2015 re-certification, underscoring our continuing commitment to deliver the highest standards of quality in the refrigeration and cold storage industry.
This re-certification comes at a momentous time as we celebrate our 55th year, marking over five decades of leadership and innovation.
Coolaire unveils its new tagline: “Preserving Your Dreams”
Coolaire Consolidated Inc. celebrates its 55th Anniversary
Coolaire Consolidated Inc., the leading provider of the country’s most widely used refrigeration systems, just recently celebrated its 55th anniversary with a press conference and campaign launch held at Quezon City.
Celebrating a decade of success: Coolaire and Isuzu Pasig partnership
What makes Coolaire a truly exceptional place to work
Coolaire participates in Food Rescue Program in Taguig City
Karunungang Pangkabuhayan Pangkababaihan project sponsored by Coolaire.
Coolaire Consolidated Inc. recently helped to sponsor the Karunungang Pangkabuhayan Pangkababaihan project of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, aiming to empower 150 women with haircutting and styling skills, along with education on the significance of RA 1148 Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act and free tuberculosis screening for seniors and individuals aged 50 and above. This was held on April 23 at Bagong Silang, Caloocan.
Coolaire sets the standard for quality in the Philippine refrigerated van industry
Coolaire Consolidated Inc., a renowned refrigerated van manufacturer in the Philippines, has recently achieved a significant milestone in the industry. Celebrating its 54-year anniversary, the company proudly announces its ISO 9001:2015 certification, becoming the first and only refrigerated van manufacturer in the country to receive this esteemed accreditation.