June 2026

Wilson E. Bradley, Chairman Emeritus of EVAPCO, co-founded the company in 1976 alongside Bill Kahlert and helped grow it into a global leader in heat transfer technology. A pioneer in engineering innovation, Bradley holds 35 U.S. patents and more than 200 international patents. His leadership and dedication have also left a lasting impact on the International Institute of All-Natural Refrigeration, where he served as Standards Review Chair, Chairman, Honorary Life Member, and NRF Trustee. The NRF Legacy 100 Club honors individuals whose contributions have helped shape the future of the cooling

A gentle breeze brings refreshing coolness, with pleasant weather as a soft, soothing wind brushes across every smiling face. EVAPCO employees, dressed in custom-made T-shirts, arrived at the 50th anniversary celebration venue with their families. Through fifty years of trials and triumphs, we chose the warmest way to mark this milestone—by inviting our employees and their loved ones to share in this glorious moment together. Shanghai Venue The celebration kicked off at 10 a.m. James Horsnell delivered a speech, reviewing EVAPCO’s 50-year global journey, paying tribute to all employees and

EVAPCO, Inc., an industry‑leading, employee‑owned manufacturer of heat transfer solutions, is celebrating its 50th anniversary on June 14, 2026, marking five decades of innovation, customer partnerships, and global growth. Founded in 1976 by Wilson E. Bradley and William E. Kahlert, the company began as a small refrigeration‑focused business at 3120 Frederick Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, with a team of about five employees and a single product line of evaporative condensers using ammonia as a refrigerant. “When we started the company, we really planned to stay just in the refrigeration