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Product Cooling

Progen Refrigeration stands at the forefront of product refrigeration innovation. Our extensive experience encompasses the design, installation, and upkeep of systems, catering to a wide spectrum of cooling needs, from individual perishables to large-scale storage spanning multiple locations, and everything in between.

Product cooling involves the vital process of extracting heat from items following manufacturing, grading, or harvest of fresh produce.

This cooling process is applicable to a wide range of products, including: Food items, fresh fruits, vegetables, liquids, sauces, beverages, as well as manufactured items like plastic bottles or jet engine turbine blades.

Typically, product cooling is achieved by directing air or a low-temperature fluid, often water, over the product’s surface. The heat within the product is then transferred to the surrounding air or water, which is subsequently cooled by a refrigeration system. Once the product reaches the desired temperature, it is ready for storage or transportation to its final destination.

Our extensive experience encompasses the development, installation, and maintenance of systems ranging from the cooling of individual baked goods to the refrigeration of thousands of tons of products in multiple locations, and everything in between.

Blast Cooling

Blast chilling products is a vital part of the cold chain, especially for a range of products where bacterial growth is rapid at temperatures between 68 oC and 8 oC.  Blast chilling / freezing is the process of rapidly reducing the temperature of a product (such as fresh fruit or prepared vegetables). Many processes are subject to regulation whereby cooling times are set as a vital part of the overall integrity of the manufacture.  Others just benefit the customer and end-user by providing a greater shelf time.  We have a huge wealth of experience, with unrivalled knowledge in high humidity blast chilling.

Rapid Cooling

Rapid cooling is essential for many industries, including fresh produce, manufacturing and moulding.

Post-harvest cooling for fresh produce is the most vital process, which will, to a great extent, determine the ‘whole-life’ quality of a particular crop. Upon harvest, products should be cooled to their optimum storage temperature range as quickly as possible for optimum post-harvest quality. The demands vary greatly across the produce range and the prevailing conditions at the actual time of harvest also have a deep impact on the effectiveness of the post-harvest cooling system.

In-Field Solutions

Progen Refrigeration takes a practical and adaptable approach when addressing customer challenges. We recognize that constraints in space or budget may not always allow for a brand-new cooling facility on-site. In response, we’re prepared to roll up our sleeves (or boots) and provide solutions, whether permanent or temporary, even in remote and unconventional settings. A recent example of our versatility is the installation of a diesel generator-powered blast chiller for freshly picked fruit, strategically positioned in the field where the harvest takes place, showcasing our commitment to resourceful problem-solving.

HVAC

Collaborating with renowned suppliers of air conditioning equipment worldwide, Progen Refrigeration ensures the installation of top-tier systems in the pharmaceutical, technology, and commercial sectors.

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Service & Maintenance

Progen Refrigeration has earned a stellar reputation for consistently delivering high-quality work, installing custom cooling systems within agreed timelines.

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Product Storage

Temperature-controlled storage isn’t limited to food; Progen Refrigeration has extended its expertise to install cooling systems for the cold storage of composites used in the motorsport and aerospace industries.

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