# JSI Store Fixtures

> JSI Store Fixtures is a Milo, Maine manufacturer that designs and builds the wooden and refrigerated displays lining the fresh perimeter of supermarkets - produce bins, bakery cases, floral tables, wine racks and now propane-cooled refrigerated cases. Founded in 1991 by the Awalt family, it grew from a rural Maine woodshop into a North American supplier for chains like Whole Foods, Hannaford and Giant, nearly lost its footing overexpanding, pulled production back home, and was bought by LSI Industries for $90 million in 2021.

- **Founded:** 1991
- **Headquarters:** Milo, Maine, United States
- **Founders:** Terry Awalt (Founder & CEO), Mark Awalt (President)
- **Team size:** Roughly 300 employees at acquisition (reported headcount around 230-300)
- **Products:** Produce Displays, Refrigeration & R290 Cases, Bakery Fixtures, Floral Displays, Wine & Beverage Fixtures
- **Notable:** First to market with a patented closed-cell foam merchandising surface for produce, Grew to 800+ unique fixture designs across produce, bakery, floral, wine and convenience, Supplied major North American chains including Whole Foods, Hannaford and Giant

## Products & services

- **Produce Displays** — Dry orchard bins, market-style tables and refrigerated spot merchandisers built to maximize visibility and hold critical temperatures. JSI was first to market with a patented closed-cell foam merchandising surface for produce.
- **Refrigeration & R290 Cases** — Self-contained and remote refrigerated display cases, including a new line using environmentally friendly R290 (propane) refrigerant with a Global Warming Potential of 3.
- **Bakery Fixtures** — Pastry cases, display tables and refrigerated units for baked goods.
- **Floral Displays** — Tables and stands for cut flowers, potted plants and arrangements.
- **Wine & Beverage Fixtures** — Specialized wood displays and racks for wine and specialty beverage departments.
- **Millwork & Specialty / Convenience** — Custom millwork for coffee bars, service counters and convenience-store formats.

## Achievements

- First to market with a patented closed-cell foam merchandising surface for produce
- Grew to 800+ unique fixture designs across produce, bakery, floral, wine and convenience
- Supplied major North American chains including Whole Foods, Hannaford and Giant
- Acquired by LSI Industries for $90 million in 2021 while retaining its brand, leadership and all four facilities
- Opened a new 60,000 sq ft refrigeration-focused manufacturing facility in early 2024
- Shipped its first R290 (propane) refrigerated displays in 2024, with a GWP of 3 versus 1,400+ for common HFCs

## Latest updates

- **2024-02** — Launched a new line of environmentally friendly refrigerated displays using R290 (propane) refrigerant, shipping its first order.
- **2024-01** — Opened a new 60,000 sq ft manufacturing facility dedicated to refrigeration R&D and R290-ready cases.
- **2021-05** — Acquired by LSI Industries for $90 million in cash; Terry Awalt retained as founder/CEO and Mark Awalt as president.

## Links

- Website: https://jsistorefixtures.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jsi-store-fixtures
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jsi_fixtures
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jsi_fixtures/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/jsistorefixtures/

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