When it came to finding an answer to excessively high temperatures at its Cheshire bakery, Frank Roberts & Sons turned to CoSaf Environments to provide it with an effective cooling system. CoSaf specified the Breezair Evaporative Air Cooling System from Seeley International (Europe), which has been installed to provide effective spot cooling throughout the bakery including the mixing, production, slicing, packaging and despatch areas.

One of the largest and oldest independent bakeries in the UK, Roberts Bakery produces over two million bakery products weekly for retail, catering and food service customers throughout the UK and Europe. Prior to the Breezair system being installed, its premises in Northwich, Cheshire used general ventilation, which was introduced into the bakery via outside air ducting and fans. As this system relied on outside temperatures being between 12 and 14C when these rose to over 20C, the air being introduced was far less beneficial. CoSaf Environments conducted an in depth survey of the bakery to ascertain the best method of improving overall thermal comfort. The company observed that the high roof collected heat, which was then radiated down, into the interior of the building causing the temperature of the entire space to rise. At the same time people, the ovens and bakery products were also heating the enclosed air so that the temperatures within the building exceeded the ambient temperature of 21C by between10 and 16C, depending on the location of the temperature reading. “Refrigerative air conditioning, apart from being prohibitively expensive, was unsuitable for this application as hot air from the ovens and gas fed equipment would have been circulated around the bakery”, said Bob Sullivan, Director, CoSaf Environments. “By installing Breezair we were able to utilise the existing extraction system whilst at the same time introducing cooled, fresh air into the building” To kick off the project Cosaf initially installed four Breezair units into the Morning Goods Production Area. The coolers were installed outside the building, with air being distributed via aluminium ductwork to air grille diffusers and then into the production area to provide temperature relief. Such was the success of this initial installation, with temperatures dropping by around 6C below outside ambient temperature, that Chris Daniels, Chief Engineer at Roberts Bakery decided to install a further 24 units throughout key areas within the bakery. “The Breezair system has drastically reduced working temperatures”, says Chris Daniels. “The introduction of cooled, clean fresh air has benefited both the bakery and our personnel who are enjoying a more comfortable and healthier working environment.” Further installations of the Breezair system to other areas of the Bakery are planned for 2006. The Breezair system is housed in a simple, clean, ultra-modern designed plastic casing specially developed to withstand all weather conditions. The Breezair's state-of-the-art components include an innovative water distribution system, which delivers continuous, balanced water coverage to all the pads. The world-patented system ensures maximum cooling efficiency and minimal maintenance problems. An innovatively designed, aerodynamic fan provides a constant, even flow of air over the pads to provide a welcome cool breeze with minimal noise and low energy consumption. Other pioneering components include a highly efficient water pump that guarantees constant and reliable cooling when most needed, and a long lasting variable speed motor that gives maximum comfort level control. The only company to provide a full range of evaporative coolers for a cross section of industries and applications, Seeley International’s RPX, EA, TBA, ICON and Mobile air coolers incorporate the most advanced evaporate cooling technology in the world. Manufactured to the highest standards, the Breezair is backed by Seeley International's 30 years of experience in climate control and the company's commitment to excellence in customer service. Ends About Seeley International (Europe) Seeley International is an innovative global leader in the design and manufacture of portable and ducted natural climate control solutions for the home, commercial and industrial markets. The company’s award-winning air conditioning products are sold in more than 60 countries under the Breezair and Convair brands. A strong focus on research and development – over £2 million spent annually – ensures Seeley meets its corporate mission of leading the industry through continuous innovation and technological advancements to ensure its products are the finest evaporative coolers in the world. About Cosaf Environment From its offices in Leigh, Lancashire and Fareham, Surrey CoSaf Environments provide independent specialist design, installation & commissioning of all types of industrial and commercial heating, evaporative cooling, process/production cooling, air conditioning and smoke/fire ventilation systems. The company’s customer base includes factories, warehouses, production spaces, offices and commercial premises. About Roberts Bakery The Roberts family has been baking premium quality bread since 1887. Today Roberts Bakery employs over 800 personnel and produces over two million of the finest bakery products weekly for retail, catering and food service customers throughout the UK and Europe. The majority of its fresh daily lines are distributed to customers from a fleet of over 60 specially designed delivery vehicles.

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