1966
In October, John R Sims starts to work for himself with one van, using his house in Hawthorndene being his work office, working on refrigeration in Hotels, Clubs and domestic applications.
1970
Jenny Sims starts to work from home, running the office and using a two-way radio.
1971
Wayne Herbert is the first apprentice to work for John R Sims.
1973
John R Sims & Co PTY LTD is registered as a company.
1980
Sims Refrigeration has moved out of the house in Hawthorndene to a new office at 190 Main Road Blackwood.
1980
Sims Refrigeration are Frigrite Agents in South Australia and move into service, maintenance and installation in supermarkets.
1985
David Sims starts work as a apprentice.
1988
Sims Refrigeration has 15 staff members and 5 vans.
1992
Sims Refrigeration has out-grown 190 Main Road Blackwood and moves into a new building next door with a show room.
1996
Sims Refrigeration are appointed the SA & NT Agents Linde supermarket cases.
2001 David Sims is appointed Managing Director.
2002 John Sims announces his retirement. Work commences at Pooraka workshop.
2005 John Sims officially retires from day to day activities and takes up non executive
Director and advisor to the Company.
2006 JSims Refrigeration and Air Conditioning NT opens in Darwin.