Tippmann Group’s QFR Zone® is the most energy and labor efficient solution for freezing palletized product. The QFR Zone® provides the perfect balance between product freeze quality and utility consumption. The three primary factors in the freezing balance include: product type and packaging, environment temperature, and air flow. Product type is the first factor to […]
At times it may seem like the list of regulatory mandates is never ending. Whether you agree or disagree with the recent regulations, one thing is for sure; compliance is not optional. Since the early 2000’s the warehousing and logistics industry has seen expanding regulations on multiple fronts. Getting ahead of those requirements and having […]
Does your builder truly understand the operations of the temperature-controlled facility they will be building for you? First-hand owner/operator knowledge of the thousands of details going into your construction project is critical to the success of that project. Tippmann Group is in a unique position in the construction and temperature-controlled facility industries. The ability to […]
Proper insurance coverage is a must. This is true in any industry, but even more so in construction. There is always an inherent risk on a construction site as well as any industrial setting. When hiring contractors to work at your warehouse or plant they must provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI), but you shouldn’t […]
Has production at your plant reached its capacity? If so, how will you handle additional production needs? If the need is for a small, but quick increase in capacity, an existing facility retrofit or expansion may be the ideal solution. If a larger increase in capacity is desired, or if there is a need for […]
As a company that consistently builds temperature controlled facilities, there are many similarities that we see on each project. However, as we build on different sites and in different regions of the country, each project presents its own challenges relating to site conditions, budgets, schedules, environmental and other regulatory constraints, state and federal funding programs, […]
In the past, achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for a temperature controlled facility has been a challenging and sometimes problematic task. Founded in 1998 by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the LEED green building program has established itself as the world’s premier benchmark for high-performance sustainable buildings. However, this rating […]
Automated palletizing has seen tremendous advancements over the last several decades. Even though robotic palletizing can pack and palletize everything from the smallest microchips to a 100lb case of beef, conventional palletizing still has a place in the industry and may be the best solution for some applications. If you have long production runs with […]
Keep these key items in mind during the site selection process Constructing and starting up a new refrigerated distribution center can be a daunting process. Before that process can even occur, great effort is placed on selecting the right location. Site selection first starts with understanding the client’s core business. What portion of the business […]
Small adjustments to your refrigeration system can make a big difference One common issue that we see in refrigerated warehouses across the country is excessive humidity levels on docks that lead to condensation issues on the dock and frost problems in freezers. There are many operation and design factors that can play a major role […]
