For many businesses in Uganda, especially supermarkets, hotels, and restaurants, maintaining product freshness or shelf-life is crucial. For instance, hotels in Kampala, fish processing factories in Entebbe, butcheries in Mbarara, and even fresh produce dealers in Gulu all need reliable cold storage.
As the name suggests, a commercial cold room is larger than a typical refrigerator as it can store large amounts of perishables and is equipped with advanced temperature control mechanisms. It can be set to deep freeze (below 0 degrees Celsius) or chilling, depending on the products stored.
We customize and implement commercial cold rooms according to a client’s needs whether it be foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, cut flowers, or even industrial products. Refrigeration systems and the climate in Uganda can be very challenging, however, insulated panels, powerful refrigeration systems with user-friendly controls and reliable performance provided by Fern Engineering & Supplies aids in counteracting the heat to ensure optimal temperature is maintained.
We offer different types of cold rooms such as walk-in chillers for temporary storage of fresh products, walk-in freezers for long-term storage, and combination units which can chill and freeze simultaneously. Every cold room we offer is energy-efficient, rugged, and customized for your operating environment. This enables you to save on operating costs while protecting your goods.
Without a commercial cold storage facility, perishables like meat, dairy, and vegetables have a short shelf life in Uganda’s warm climate. Maintained below a certain temperature, meat, dairy products, vegetables and other perishables can retain their freshness for an extended period.
A cold room can reduce waste and losses fresh produce that spoils before sale can financially hurt businesses. With temperature-controlled storage, products can be kept in a sellable condition which greatly reduces waste.
A commercial cold room fosters business growth. Having bulk storage space allows for managing larger orders, serving more clients, and a consistent supply to be maintained.
To meet health and safety regulations, various industry players like hotels, supermarkets, food processing plants, and pharmacies require a certain temperature-controlled environment for storing perishables and cold storage.
Proper temperature control from the moment products arrive to the time of sale preserves the flavor, texture, nutritional value, and overall product integrity which is essential for good business.
Gives convenience for procurement and holding inventory. During high demand periods, you can buy inventory in bulk, stock it, and sell it gradually, maintaining its quality shelf value.
Builds trust with customers. Businesses with a reputation for offering fresh and high-quality products develop trust and loyalty with customers.
Cold rooms provide significant bulk storage savings over time. The expense of operating cold rooms is more efficient than using multiple small refrigerators or freezers.
Fern Engineering & Supplies works with you from the design stage to the final installation of the cold room. We ensure it is tailored to your current requirements, and also consider your future growth.
A site survey is performed to check for adequate space, storage requirements, and the kind of products handled. From these, we suggest the cold room size, temperature range, and the layout.
We provide cold rooms made from insulated panels with efficient retention of cold air, heavy-duty refrigeration units, and easy to adjust temperature controls.
Comprehensive installation of the cold room panels, refrigeration system connections, and system testing is performed by our installation team. Your cold room is tested to be fully functional prior to hand over.
Our team also offers maintenance and repair services to ensure your cold room operates optimally. This, for example, cleaning coils, checking seals, refrigerant charging, and performing fault repairs. In the case of any stored goods suffering from downtime, we have technicians on stand-by to rapidly respond and aid in storage restoration to protect your goods.
What is the difference between a cold room and a large refrigerator?
A cold room is a walk-in unit for bulk storage and is easier to manage large quantities. In comparison to large refrigerators, cold rooms also offer better precision temperature control over a wider range.
Can a cold room be set for dual functions for chilling and freezing?
It is advisable to have separate cold rooms for chilling and freezing since both functions have different operational temperature ranges. However, we can custom design combination cold rooms with both functions.
What is the installation duration for a cold room?
It varies with the complexity and size, but the majority of standard cold rooms have a one-to-two-week installation timeframe.
What is the determining factor for cold room size?
This depends on the kind of product, quantity, and the storage turnover. We analyze your requirements to recommend a size that optimizes operation without resulting in wasted space or overcapacity.
What locations can you provide installation services to?
Yes. We located all over Uganda, even remote areas, as long as there is sufficient space and power supply for the cold room.
What can be done when the cold room ceases to function?
For any incidents that result the cold room malfunctioning, contact us and we will send a product loss minimization team onsite to assist.
How effective are your cold rooms from an energy efficiency perspective?
Insulated panels and modern compressors are offered with the cold rooms supplied to us, making them more energy-efficient to lessen the electricity expenditure.
Do I need special flooring?
Yes, you do need floors that are cold resistant, insulated, and can endure moisture while withstanding heavy loads. If you need, we shall offer installation of this flooring as part of the cold room package.
Can the cold room run on solar power?
Absolutely. For businesses located in regions with electricity supply erratic, we offer solar power or solar hybrid systems to ensure cold room operation.
What industries use your cold rooms?
We currently offer cold room services to hotels, supermarkets, abattoirs, and dairy processors as well as other pharmaceutical companies and flower exporters.
In Uganda, where the weather is hot and cold storage reliability makes a business stand out, a cold room is not just a storage space but a business investment that defends the products from waste and supports growth.
Getting a cold room is easy with us at Fern Engineering & Supplies. We provide the cold rooms to clients alongside the installation and maintenance. Regardless of the industry, location, or budget, tailored solutions can be provided. With the provided solutions and expertise ranging from small to large industrial businesses, the customers guaranteed freshness that makes them happy.
If you are prepared to safeguard your stock with a reliable cold storage solution, go to our office or call us today to discuss your needs. We will aid you in picking the ideal commercial cold room and guarantee that we will install it to the highest industry standards, enabling you to run your business as we securely and reliably preserve your products.
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