What You Don’t See… Matters Most If everything’s working perfectly, you probably won’t notice us. No emergency calls, no frantic site visits, no panic. Just systems running as they should. But that kind of calm doesn’t happen by accident. Behind the scenes, our engineers are busy — not reacting to breakdowns, but preventing them. We’re […]
Client Overview Haskell & Co, a Nottinghamshire-based refrigeration contractor, operates a critical facility providing cold storage and blast freezing services to a variety of clients in the food supply chain. Known for their dependable service and robust operational standards, Haskells’ Nottinghamshire site plays a key role in ensuring products remain in prime condition throughout the cold chain.
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In an industry under increasing regulatory pressure to innovate, Ultra Refrigeration has taken a bold step forward with the introduction of its new A2L-ready condensing unit range. But this launch isn’t just about a product—it’s about a philosophy. A way of thinking that places technical rigour, real-world application, and long-term sustainability at the heart of
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In-House Upgrades for Exceptional Service It’s been a short while since our last newsletter because we’ve been exceptionally busy improving our systems and delivering outstanding projects! While our service team remained available over the Christmas holiday period, we used this quieter time to enhance our internal systems. These upgrades ensure a smoother, faster, and more
In the world of business, true innovation often requires a leap of faith. It’s not enough to follow the well-trodden path; real success frequently demands the courage to step into the unknown, to take risks, and to embrace change with passion and conviction. This is particularly true in industries like cold storage, where traditional methods
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Dean Carpenter, Regional Refrigeration Supervisor at Ultra Refrigeration, shares his thoughts about his role as an experienced refrigeration service engineer. A Day in the Life – Refrigeration Service Engineer My morning routine generally starts around 5.30AM. Waking early allows me to get a head start on the day and ensure everything is in order. The first thing
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Ultra’s Commitment to Excellence At Ultra Refrigeration Ltd, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of innovative refrigeration solutions. However, as our industry evolves, we face a growing challenge: a shortage of skilled engineers. The refrigeration sector, like many technical fields, is grappling with a talent gap that threatens to hinder our progress and
As summer temperatures are finally with us, ensuring your commercial refrigeration systems run efficiently becomes more critical than ever. We understand the challenges that warm weather brings and are here to help you maintain optimal performance and prevent costly breakdowns and stock losses. Breakdowns are an unwelcome but accepted a part of the day-to-day running
The rapid cooling of fresh and cooked food products to a frozen or chilled state is an essential process in the food chain, enabling food to be stored, distributed and consumed safely. Steve Shipp, Managing Director of Ultra Refrigeration, looks at the science behind this process and explores ways in which innovations can lead to
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In the fast-paced world of logistics, maintaining optimal storage conditions is critical. Ultra has risen to the challenge, leveraging innovative solutions to enhance the efficiency and reliability of large cold storage facilities for a major logistics company. The Challenge Logistics companies handle vast amounts of perishable goods, requiring precise temperature control to ensure product quality
