ASTONISH in-line cooling tunnel

Client: Astonish

Expertise: X-Stream Product Cooling Tunnel

Introduction

Pennine Refrigeration Services was commissioned to design, build, and install a bespoke X-Stream Cooling Tunnel at Astonish’s Bradford manufacturing facility. The system was engineered to optimise product cooling, streamline production, and uphold the exceptional quality standards Astonish is renowned for.

Project Background & Objectives

Astonish, a leading UK manufacturer of premium cleaning and household products, faced growing demand for their expanding product range. Traditional cooling methods were slow and inconsistent, limiting throughput, affecting product quality, and creating bottlenecks in production.

Pennine delivered a fully integrated solution tailored to Astonish’s needs, covering the complete design, supply, installation, and commissioning of the X-Stream Cooling Tunnel, a high-performance system capable of rapid, uniform cooling across a high-volume production line.

Key Production Challenges

Astonish required a modern, reliable cooling solution that could deliver consistent cooling across all product types, reduce production cycle times, maintain the highest standards of product quality, and support a high-output manufacturing environment.

Partnering with Pennine, Astonish sought a solution that could keep pace with growth while enhancing efficiency and maintaining product excellence across their high-output production line.

Our Approach & Solution

Using advanced design applications, our in house team created a full-scale processing image. Key features included:

Consultation & System Design
Installation & System Integration
Performance Tuning & Operator Training

Ongoing Support & Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)

As part of our long-term partnership, Pennine continues to provide tailored maintenance and optimised services to ensure the system operates at peak performance and minimises downtime.

The implementation of the X-Stream Cooling Tunnel represents more than just an equipment upgrade; it was a strategic improvement to Astonish’s production process, enabling:

Faster throughput with shorter cooling cycles
Improved product consistency and shelf readiness
Lower energy usage through targeted cooling
Greater operational reliability with reduced manual handling

Results &
Long-Term Strategic Impact

The successful delivery of the X-Stream Cooling Tunnel demonstrates Pennine Refrigeration Services’ ability to provide technically robust, turnkey solutions that align with operational goals and growth ambitions.

Results include:

Improved Operational Efficiency
Product Quality & Consistency
Increased Productivity & Flexibility
Operational Cost Savings
Efficiency & Financial Impact

From design and installation to commissioning and aftercare, Pennine provided a tailored, future-ready solution that aligned perfectly with Astonish’s commitment to innovation and quality.

Testimonial

Pennine provided a bespoke and unique solution, which we incorporated into our new production line. They also worked closely with us during commissioning to ensure the tunnel met our specifications.

Andrew Ellams – Production Director