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Open Air Refrigerators

Commercial Open Air Refrigerators in Toronto & Canada

Grab-and-go beverages, dairy, and packaged foods sell better when customers can reach right in — no door to open, no hesitation before they grab. Our Open Air Refrigerators collection covers these merchandisers (also called open air coolers or air curtain coolers) in vertical and horizontal styles, including several low profile cooler options that sit below eye level for convenience store and grocery checkout counters. Most of our lineup is Nordic Air, our proprietary line with standard, low profile, and closed-top display models, alongside Atosa vertical and horizontal merchandisers built for higher-traffic counters. New Air rounds out the mid-range with standard, low profile, and mid profile options across a wide size range, while True Refrigeration open air merchandisers add tighter temperature control and a premium finish for a higher-end storefront. We also carry EFI curved and square glass open air cases and Omcan open air refrigerators for even more configurations. Whether you're stocking a convenience store in Toronto, a grocery aisle in Mississauga, or a deli counter right here in Vaughan, we ship open air refrigerators across the GTA — Markham and Hamilton included — and nationwide across Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions we hear from operators.

What's the difference between a low profile and a standard open air refrigerator?

A low profile open air refrigerator sits lower to the counter, usually under about 40 inches tall, so customers and staff have a clear sightline across the store instead of a tall case blocking the view. A standard-height unit holds more product across more shelf levels, which suits a spot where sightlines matter less. We carry low profile models from Nordic Air and New Air, alongside standard-height units from both brands and Atosa, so you can match the height to your floor plan.

What's the difference between a vertical and horizontal open air merchandiser?

A vertical open air merchandiser stands upright with multiple shelf levels, holding more product in a narrower footprint — a good fit for a tight aisle or checkout counter. A horizontal open air merchandiser lays its shelves out side by side at a lower height instead, giving shoppers a wider, single-glance view of everything on offer, which works well for grab-and-go sandwiches or prepared foods. We carry both styles from Atosa — the AOM Series vertical merchandisers and the ATHOM Series horizontal merchandisers — so you can pick the layout that fits your counter.

What is an island display case?

An island display case is open on all sides instead of just the front, so shoppers can reach in from any angle — a common layout for a grocery island or a self-serve area in the middle of the floor rather than against a wall. Our Kool-It island freezer and refrigerator units come in 80-inch and 100-inch lengths, sized for a supermarket or high-volume grocery deli. We stock Kool-It island cases alongside our full range of wall-mounted open air refrigerators.