As Australia’s largest almond growers and the country’s leading manufactures of health snacks and muesli, exceptional refrigeration plays a vital part in ensuring the quality and freshness of Select Harvests’ paddock to plate products.
After inspection and consultation of their Mildura based warehouse, it was determined replacement of a new chiller was the best solution to improve reliability and efficiency to Select Harvests’ operations. Opting for an ammonia (NH3) based product (as opposed to a synthetic refrigerant), the financial and environmental benefits were enormous. In addition, Hoctor installed a DST dryer dehumidifier (with hot water heat recover coil), which came with its own business advantages.
THE HOCTOR DIFFERENCE
AMMONIA CHILLER
- 61% reduction in electrical consumption
- Reduced plant costs
- Less carbon dioxide output (20 tonnes less per week)
- Zero global warming potential
DST DRYER DEHUMIDIFIER
- Increased efficiency
- Saving of 75,000 kWh per annum
Holgate Brewhouse has been synonymous with craft beer for over two decades, and it’s easy to see why. Over time, the pioneers in microbrewing have forged an international reputation for world-class beer and Hoctor are proud to be chilling the amber nectar they’re celebrated for.
Seeking to capitalise on the burgeoning beer industry and expand to an overseas market, Holgate Brewhouse sought the experience and expertise of Hoctor to solve their operational conundrum. Keeping capital investment low but benefits high, Hoctor provided a world-class German made brewing system and equipment, delivering the chilled glycol plant to Holgate Brewhouse on our popular hire agreement. Comforted by the understanding that all maintenance, service, and troubleshooting is covered, Holgate Brewhouse not only increased brewing capacity and improved product consistency, but also put themselves in good stead to keep the locals happy whilst strengthening their international brand and exports.
With innovative technology, exceptional systems, and great country-style service, JDK has a reputation to uphold as one of Victoria’s finest cold storage warehouses. With cold storage facilities ranging from -18°C to 8°C, JDK blast freeze and chill a broad variety of products – and Hoctor is with them every step of the way.
Over the past ten years, we’ve helped JDK almost double their facility’s refrigeration capacity. With reliability, efficiency, and low energy costs always at the forefront of our minds, Hoctor has installed and upgraded refrigeration equipment, and systems to support JDK’s expanding operations. Projects include upgrade of the Programmable Logic Controller and improvement to JDK’s plant and equipment (featuring variable speed drive, receiver, condenser, and LT accumulator).
Hoctor is proud to be helping JDK cool and freeze regional Victoria’s favoured products, in true paddock to plate style.
