Tulip pork pie rack coolers

Pork pie pre-coolers upgrade for leading food manufacturer

The Outcomes:

  • New hygienic installation with future-proof capacity
  • Foot print of existing plant retained
  • Installed on time and within budget with minimum disruption to the factory

The Challenge:

Tulip, one of the UK’s leading food manufacturers, needed to replace and upgrade their existing pork pie coolers located within the heart of their fully operational factory in Lincolnshire.

The Solution:

We were asked to undertake a comprehensive survey of the existing plant and produce an outline proposal. The project we devised involved the careful removal of the existing evaporating coils and its associated framework.

New enclosures, coils and associated stainless steel frames were installed, the cooling tower was extended and associated pumps were replaced.

The use of evaporative cooling to pre-cool pies is a very efficient method with a COP (coefficient of performance) being three to four times quicker than that of mechanical cooling.

In its completed form, our client was very happy with the technology we supplied and installed for them.

Testimonials

We are very happy with the cooling tunnels designed and supplied by Penmann. All projects have been undertaken in an extremely efficient manner and have been delivered on time and on budget, and we have been particularly pleased with the performance of the tunnels.

Stephen Graves Factory Engineering Manager, Müller Dairy

The service you provide through Penmann is always thorough, thoughtful and designed for a duty and service level that reflects the demanding 24/7/364 days operation we run here, and we therefore always call you first when manufacturing problems need specialised and bespoke HVAC solutions.

Robin Wright, Projects Manager, Bakkavor Desserts Newark

We have worked with Penmann on projects across all our UK sites. Their attention to detail is evident throughout each project.

The phrase ‘Turnkey Solution’ is used extensively in projects, but never has it been better suited than for describing a project by Penmann.

Tom Mitson, Lantmännen Unibake

We found Penmann to have an excellent understanding not only of air conditioning and refrigeration but also of the production process and the logistics that surround it. All timescales were achieved and the systems are working well. I would have no hesitation in recommending Penmann to others.

David Underdown, Sales Director, Rachels Dairy

Arla was pleased to engage the services of a locally based company on such a prestigious project. Penmann were able to work seamlessly with us to deliver a high quality product.

Tim Hutchinson, Project Manager, Arla Foods Stourton

All installation work was performed on time and to a high standard. The installation team, ensured that they worked safely and that the safety of others around the working area was considered at all times.

Michael Clifford, Engineering Manager, Britvic Soft Drinks

“This project was my first experience of working with Penmann and I found them to be extremely knowledgeable and flexible, particularly at design stage. The project delivery was very good with great attention to detail paid to the design, overseen by an exceptional project management team. The build quality was excellent. We would certainly use Penmann again on future projects”.

James Clayton, Engineering Services Manager, Hotel Chocolat