News 7 Star quality cooling for Brakes Distribution
BRAKES, a leading supplier to the UK food service industry, has invested in a bespoke cooling system from Star Refrigeration for its landmark multi-temperature distribution centre in Berkshire.
Brakes recently established a modern temperature- controlled storage and distribution centre near Reading, which forms part of the company’s continued drive for sustained growth. With an overriding commitment to reduce environmental impact, Brakes awarded the refrigeration contract to Star following a competitive tender process. A leader in cooling and heating system innovation, Glasgow- based Star designed, supplied, installed and commissioned a bespoke refrigeration plant for cold and chill stores at the new facility.
Star’s director of sales – food market, James Ward, said: “Energy efficiency and reduced carbon footprint were key
incorporated four LPR (low pressure receiver) refrigeration units. The packaged LPR plant has an ultra low charge of ammonia and is designed with energy saving features for highly efficient operation. The plant features two direct ammonia LPR systems, which supply cooling to a frozen food cold store (-21ºC) through four ceiling evaporators.
factors in securing the cooling contract for the new Brakes facility in Reading. “As well as offering a competitively priced bespoke system, we selected high quality components and built-in design features such as reverse cycle defrost and floating head pressure control, to maximise efficiency and significantly reduce energy consumption.” He added: “Rising energy
costs are putting increasing pressure on temperature controlled storage and distribution businesses. “With refrigeration
accounting for up to 80% of total energy consumption in warehouse facilities, plant design and efficiency is key to cost saving and energy management.”
Star’s multi-temperature cooling system for Brakes
Two ammonia/glycol chillers supply cooling to a chill store for meat products (+1ºC), a banana store (+13ºC) and vehicle loading bays through 13 ceiling mounted air coolers. Star has a long standing working relationship with Brakes, installing systems in depots across its UK network. As well as supplying cooling solutions for Brakes over many years, Star’s nationwide refrigeration engineering team continues to deliver planned, preventative maintenance support to ensure ongoing plant safety, reliability and efficiency.
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