Discover Our History & Tradition
In business to keep you in business since 1938.
In 1938, Samuel S. Benedict started this family-owned business in an Eau Claire, Wisconsin shop.
In 1938, Samuel S. Benedict started this family-owned business in an Eau Claire, Wisconsin shop.
In 1942, Sam's son, John, joined the family business.
In 1942, Sam's son, John, joined the family business.
Samuel's other sons, Edward and Robert, joined the business in 1943.
Samuel's other sons, Edward and Robert, joined the business in 1943.
More quality products became available such as radios, televisions, refrigerators and freezers.
More quality products became available such as radios, televisions, refrigerators and freezers.
Samuel Benedict retired in 1957, selling the business to his sons.
Samuel Benedict retired in 1957, selling the business to his sons.
Growth dictated that Edward and John divide the company in 1963. Edward took over the domestic home appliance lines and John continued working with the expanding commercial products in west-central Wisconsin.
Growth dictated that Edward and John divide the company in 1963. Edward took over the domestic home appliance lines and John continued working with the expanding commercial products in west-central…
In the family tradition, John's son, Timothy, joined Benedict Refrigeration in 1977.
In the family tradition, John's son, Timothy, joined Benedict Refrigeration in 1977.
Tim became a partner in 1982.
Tim became a partner in 1982.
Tim added bar and restaurant lines, improved the sales and service departments, and thus positioned the company to expand.
Tim added bar and restaurant lines, improved the sales and service departments, and thus positioned the company to expand.
After graduating college, Tony joined the family business.
After graduating college, Tony joined the family business.
In 2006, Benedict's experienced a total loss fire. Techs had vans at home and were able to still be operational.
In 2006, Benedict's experienced a total loss fire. Techs had vans at home and were able to still be operational.
After graduating college, Luke joined the family business.
After graduating college, Luke joined the family business.
After 30 years in the legal field, Amy decided to join the family business.
After 30 years in the legal field, Amy decided to join the family business.
Benedict's wins Small Business of the Year through the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce.
Benedict's wins Small Business of the Year through the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce.
Benedict's celebrates 75 years.
Benedict's celebrates 75 years.
In 2017, the family acquired Schomburg Refrigeration in Onalaska, Wisconsin.
In 2017, the family acquired Schomburg Refrigeration in Onalaska, Wisconsin.
Benedict Refrigeration transitioned into Benedict Sales & Service
Benedict Refrigeration transitioned into Benedict Sales & Service
Luke and Tony become 4th generation owners of the family business.
Luke and Tony become 4th generation owners of the family business.
Benedict Sales & Service Acquires Thorne’s Refrigeration in Winona, MN.
Benedict Sales & Service Acquires Thorne’s Refrigeration in Winona, MN.
Benedict Sales & Service wins Chamber Business of the year.
Benedict Sales & Service wins Chamber Business of the year.
Benedict Sales & Service Wins Chamber Best place to work for YPs.
Benedict Sales & Service Wins Chamber Best place to work for YPs.