British refrigeration manufacturer doubles production capacity following big wins in Europe

Fast-growing British commercial refrigeration manufacturer doubles production capacity, expands workforce and delivers big wins in Europe with "characteristically British engineering"

In a move that will effectively double its manufacturing capacity, British refrigeration manufacturer Precision has opened a brand new factory alongside its original site in Thetford, Norfolk.

The new building is part of a £750,000 investment programme, and will house the company’s refrigeration, finishing, testing and storage facilities. It increases Precision’s total production area to 40,000 sq. ft.

"Despite the recession, we’re working flat out to fulfil orders," confirms Precision’s managing director Nick Williams, formerly of Williams Refrigeration. "We’re hiring more factory staff and expanding our sales force."

Precision specialises in commercial catering refrigeration and focuses on the quality end of the market, appealing to leading hospitality businesses and chefs in restaurants, hotels and bars.

As well as building market share in the UK, the company is enjoying significant success overseas. Following major contract wins in France, Precision has teamed up with Marrel Refrigeration, a company supplying many of the country’s top restaurant and fast food chains, with a customer roster that includes McDonalds, Eurest, Autogrill and Disneyland.

"Marrel has worked with many of the UK’s other leading manufacturers, so for them to select Precision as a business partner is a tribute to our growing stature," says Nick Williams. "We believe our success is based on our characteristically British engineering, with reliable, functional designs, quality build and simple operation, as well as our competitive pricing."

Meanwhile in a move that will increase its profile in northern Europe, Precision has appointed another highly respected continental refrigeration professional, Bart W. van der Kruijs, to represent the company in Benelux.

For more information check out the Precision website (www.precision-refrigeration.co.uk), or call the company directly on +44 (0)1842 753 994.

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Who Is Precision?

• British manufacturer Precision supplies robust, dependable refrigeration for commercial catering environments. Precision Refrigeration is run by people who know what matters most in a busy, demanding kitchen. Directors include Andy Fysh, Nick Williams and Jeremy Hall, all ex-Williams Refrigeration.
• Back bar, upright gastronorm cabinets and prep counters are manufactured in stainless steel inside and out – delivering the quality and reliability that you expect from a market leader, but at significantly better prices.
• Precision is about good, solid, functional products that caterers and their customers can depend on, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All products are backed with a straight-talking, no quibble guarantee.