logo

About Us

We are Australia's exclusive national rail dealer for Thermo King, Whiting Doors, and Anteo.

Additionally, we serve as the primary sales and service dealer in Victoria and Tasmania.

Meet the team

Cyril Taylor

DEALER PRINCIPAL

Cyril has spent the past 52 years working as a pioneer within the transport refrigeration industry.

With humble beginnings which began at American Refrigeration Co., India, Cyril worked as a technician and service manager gaining a plethora of experience working at Quirks Refrigeration, Mayne Nicolas/Templo and Transpec.

In 1983 Cyril Taylor Refrigeration and Air-conditioning services P/L was formed, where he worked as an independent service provider to many Transport Refrigeration and Bus companies around the country. In 1993 he was approached by an old associate Roger Partington to start Southern States Thermo King. Cyril still oversees the technical operations division of the business and continues to assist with the training of the new generation.

Wayne Taylor

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Wayne has worked with Southern States since its inception.
Wayne eventually joined Roger in 1996, working under him as a Sales representative.

In 1997 he was awarded International Thermo King Sales Manager of the year and was appointed as the Southern States Group Sales Manager in 1998. Since, Wayne has worked hard to advance Southern States Group to be Australia’s market leading dealer for Thermo King and Anteo products.

He succeeded in his pursuit and as such was appointed General Manager of Southern States Group in 2008. He established Thermo King Rail Australia and Whiting Australia, and is accountable for the strategic direction, profitability, growth and continued retention of the company’s long term and new relationships.

Testimonials

  • “My relationship with Southern States Group goes back many years and I can honestly say that the Southern States team have been supportive, responsive and competitive in all of our dealings. I have no hesitation in recommending them to my colleagues.”
    Craig Phillips
    Superior Food Services
  • "Being in a regional location, it is important for us to have equipment that is reliable and well supported in regional areas. We have been using Thermo King equipment for over 10 years now and the partnership between Southern States Group and Mildura Truck Centre means I can get parts and service today - not tomorrow."
    ANGELO LAMATTINA
    ROCKY LAMATTINA & SONS
  • "In Transport Refrigeration, it is critical that the equipment keeps working with a minimal downtime. We have been dealing with Southern States Group for the past 20 years because they understand this. That should give anyone confidence in the products they sell, and in the service they provide. That’s why we wouldn’t go anywhere else."
    SCOTT DOUGLASS
    DOUGLASS TRANSPORT SERVICES
  • "SCT Logistics have been dealing with SSG for many years now. We value the service and expertise Southern States provides us, both in purchasing reliable new refrigeration gear, and maintaining and servicing existing units."
    PETER LYNGBERG
    SCT LOGISTICS
  • "Thank you for the help involved in getting our vehicle back on the road and looking after us. Stuart and the ladies from the service team were all really helpful, they all deserve gold stars. For our next vehicle refrigeration unit, we will continue to consider Southern States as our first choice and recommend it to others."
    ANSELM LU
    O'SMILE

Our Story

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt. Neque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt ut labore et dolore magnam aliquam quaerat voluptatem.

Our Values

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

Our Team

Ricky Todd
Managing Director
Elisa Freeman
Management Accountant
Kristian Sparks
Construction Manager
Ian Steele
Project Manager
Brent Doyle
Foreman
Lightbox
CONTACT US FOR ENQUIRIES

Get in touch with us

contact us
logo
12 Acacia Street,
Ballarat, VIC 3350,
Australia.
Copyright © 2025. Design 2 About Today. All rights reserved
crosschevron-upchevron-down