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Delivering Resilient, Energy-Efficient Cooling for the Future of Food Processing
Here at Newsome, we understand just how critical temperature control is to food processing operations. Whether you’re producing chilled ready meals, dairy products, baked goods, or beverages, reliable process cooling isn’t just about compliance – it’s about consistency, product quality, and efficiency. As we look ahead to the future of food manufacturing, we’re seeing more businesses under pressure to manage increasing energy costs, deliver on sustainability targets, and respond quickly to unpredictable demand. It’s why we’ve developed an integrated approach to industrial cooling – combining the latest high-performance equipment with practical hire and purchase solutions that are adaptable, efficient, and fully supported by our engineering team.
Built-In Resilience with Hire and Backup Options
In an industry where downtime is never an option, resilience is essential. Our chiller hire services are trusted across the UK food sector to bridge seasonal spikes, cover breakdowns, or support production trials and new lines. From short-term emergencies to long-term support, we provide flexible temporary cooling systems that match your operational requirements.
We work closely with site and facilities managers to deploy complete chiller hire packages, including chiller installation, commissioning, glycol dosing, and ongoing maintenance. You can rely on us to keep your production lines running, whatever the conditions. Our hire fleet includes modern, Ecodesign-compliant chillers, air handling units, and air conditioning equipment – capable of supporting everything from small-scale operations to large production halls. We also offer dehumidification systems, fan coils, and temporary air conditioning, especially valuable during warmer months and summer heatwaves when indoor temperatures can become critical for both product quality and staff comfort.
Permanent Process Cooling for Long-Term Efficiency
For facilities looking for a long-term capital solution, we also offer the design, supply, and installation of fixed process cooling and HVAC systems. This includes everything from packaged air-cooled chillers and glycol circuits to full ventilation and humidity control systems tailored to food-safe environments. We’ve delivered turnkey HVAC and cooling projects for some of the UK’s best-known food and beverage manufacturers, and our systems are built with energy efficiency, hygiene, service access, and future expansion in mind. All of our cooling systems are engineered for the realities of food processing – including 24/7 operation, strict environmental controls, and the need for rapid temperature pull-down in high-throughput environments.
Energy Efficiency Without Compromise
Energy consumption in cooling systems can represent a significant portion of operational costs for food producers. That’s why we prioritise high Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) ratings across both our hire fleet and permanent installations. We work with the latest refrigerants, such as R454B, R513A and R32, to help reduce Global Warming Potential (GWP) while maintaining performance in demanding conditions.
As regulations evolve and the industry continues to focus on Net Zero goals, investing in low-GWP, high-efficiency cooling technology is more than a compliance issue – it’s a commercial advantage. Our systems are specified to reduce running costs, limit environmental impact, and improve system controllability, ensuring you get the performance you need with the lowest total cost of ownership.
Nationwide Service, Maintenance, and Support
Every system we supply or hire is backed by our UK-wide support network. Our experienced service engineers are based strategically around the country, offering planned maintenance, rapid response breakdown cover, and remote technical support. We know that food production can’t afford delays – so our focus is always on keeping you operational. Whether you’re expanding capacity, reviewing your energy usage, or planning your next phase of production upgrades, we’re here to help with expert advice, engineering insight, and practical cooling solutions that deliver results.
Let’s talk about your cooling needs.
Call us today 01422 371711 to explore our full range of chiller hire, process cooling, and HVAC services for the food industry.