CONDENSER SPOTLIGHT FANS


Dunstaple Farm leads the way with Panasonic


Dunstaple Farm has become the fi rst to use Panasonic’s 20HP sustainable cold chain condensing unit outside of Japan.


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unstaple Farm, based near Holsworthy in Devon, home of the award-winning Farmer Tom’s Ice Cream, sought to replace their


existing freezer system with a more reliable, sustainable and energy effi cient solution to reduce their carbon footprint and increase productivity. A Panasonic 20HP cold chain solution that utilises the natural refrigerant R744 (CO2


), was specifi ed –


the fi rst of its kind in the UK and outside of Japan – installed by experienced and cooling specialists, Keep It Cool Refrigeration, along with the support of the Panasonic team and Mervin Chumun, technical and applications manager for distributors Hawco. Farmer Tom’s Ice Cream was fi rst established


over 25 years ago at Dunstaple Farm in Devon by Tom James. Now working with his two daughters, Beth and Molly, along with an enthusiastic team of 8 colleagues and chief taste tester Ted the dog, around 15,000 litres of top-quality ice cream in 45 diff erent fl avours are produced weekly during the summer season, utilising locally sourced Devon cream and milk. Farmer Tom’s products can be found in many outlets across the Southwest of England. The business is committed to growing sustainably, both in its production and operations processes.


As the ice cream business has expanded, Dunstaple Farm extended its cold room facilities 18 months ago, installing two Panasonic 10HP LT CO2 systems into their new low temperature ice cream cold store. Impressed with the energy effi ciency, reliability and sustainability of the Panasonic units, it was decided to replace another low temperature system used for ‘blast freezing’ the ice cream with a similar unit. Tom James of Dunstaple Farm said: “The new 20HP Panasonic unit has not only helped to increase our energy effi ciency but has additionally increased our productivity by reducing the time it takes to freeze the ice cream by as much as 6 hours each day.”


Neil McCourt, technical manager at Keep It


Cool, knew that Panasonic had recently launched a new 20HP cold chain unit, which perfectly met with Dunstaple Farm’s requirements and further


complimented the two Panasonic 10HP units already in operation. McCourt commented: “As a business we have


extensive experience across a wide range of customers when using refrigerant R744 (CO2


)


technology and have great confi dence in the adaptability and reliability of the Panasonic solution, making this an easy choice for Dunstaple Farm and Farmer Tom’s Ice Cream.” The Panasonic systems provide the


environmental benefi ts of using a low GWP refrigerant in the form of CO2


, also off er greater


energy effi ciency, exceptionally low sound levels, the lowest refrigerant charges and the smallest footprint size currently in the marketplace. McCourt further added: “The Panasonic units are


very reliable and provide a proven system that is easy to install and commission. All the equipment for the project was delivered on time, and ready for us to install. The installation process was straightforward, and the support provided by the Panasonic technical team was fantastic.” The Panasonic R744 (CO2


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have a GWP (Global Warming Potential) of only 1, are suitable for both refrigerated and freezer cold rooms, as well as showcases and walk-in freezers – off ering a solution for all commercial refrigeration needs. The technology has been specifi cally developed for small to medium capacity applications within the retail and food service sectors. Additionally, the units are capable of functioning in outdoor temperatures as low as -20ºC, ensuring consistent performance in challenging conditions. These units are engineered to redefi ne industry


standards and environmental concerns, where new legislation is requiring the adoption of ‘alternative’ refrigerants of which R744 (CO2


) is one.


Ensuring seamless integration, these units are compatible with the most relevant control solutions from the market, supporting RS485 Modbus. With over 15 years of experience in Cold Chain production, Panasonic has established a reputation for excellent quality control, underscoring the reliability of its products.


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