Cold storage solutions for the beverage industry

Key refrigeration considerations for beverage facilities

Different packaging materials respond differently to rapid temperature changes. Glass bottles and PET packaging require carefully controlled cooling conditions to prevent condensation, label damage, and packaging deformation. Keg and draught storage areas require stable +2 °C to +6 °C temperatures with minimal air stratification across stacked storage heights.

Syrup and concentrate rooms may require tighter temperature tolerances to maintain viscosity and Brix consistency prior to blending and dilution processes.

Process-related cooling systems — including wort cooling, chilled water circuits, and flash pasteurization support — are typically hydraulically separated from hygienic storage refrigeration systems to minimize contamination risks during maintenance or service operations.

Room types we engineer

• Finished-Goods Distribution Cold Stores — High-bay pallet racking systems, FIFO-compatible storage layouts, and rapid-roll doors designed to reduce warm air infiltration during peak dispatch periods.
• Keg, Cask, and Draught Service Cellars — Uniform airflow distribution, anti-stratification fan systems, and floor coatings resistant to aggressive cleaning chemicals used in beverage line sanitation.
• Wine and Specialty Beverage Maturation Rooms — Stable temperature-controlled environments with optional low-vibration configurations and UV-controlled lighting systems where required.
• Syrup and Mixing Rooms — Stainless-steel-compatible interior finishes, spill-management drainage systems, and close temperature control for ingredient stability and viscosity management.
• Process Chilled Water and Glycol Systems — Plate heat exchanger stations, buffer vessels, and redundant cooling systems supporting critical production processes.
• Loading Dock Buffers and Airlocks — Staged transition zones between ambient and chilled areas to minimize condensation, fogging, and label wrinkling on packaged products.

Typical temperature ranges

• +2 °C to +8 °C — RTD beverages, kegs, sensitive soft drinks, and chilled beverage products.
• +10 °C to +15 °C — Selected wine storage applications and intermediate bulk beverage storage (depending on product requirements).
• -25 °C and below — Frozen concentrates and ice-storage logistics applications.

Energy efficiency and sustainability

We implement EC fan technology, floating suction pressure control under partial load conditions, and heat rejection systems optimized for local summer ambient temperatures. Where practical, recovered condenser heat can be reused to preheat CIP systems or domestic hot water circuits within bottling and production facilities.

Information required to engineer your facility

• Room dimensions — Pallet configurations, AGV clearance requirements, aisle layouts, and door heights suitable for full truck loading operations.
• Target temperatures — Required temperatures by product category, allowable tolerances during defrost cycles, and any night setback operating strategies.
• Product information — Packaging formats including kegs, PET bottles, glass bottles, and cans, along with daily pallet throughput and peak seasonal loading conditions.
• Process cooling requirements — Peak cooling loads for pasteurizers or chilled water systems, including required leaving-water temperatures (LWT) and glycol ΔT values.
• Utilities and site constraints — Available electrical capacity, water treatment requirements, rooftop condenser noise limitations, and site-specific operational constraints.

Facility layouts, load profiles, and historical peak-dispatch data help us accurately size refrigeration equipment and optimize long-term system performance from the beginning of the project.