There are many things to consider when choosing a new cold room for your business. At J&M Refrigeration we can design, manufacture and install a vast range of cold rooms and walk-in freezers.

We work with a variety of businesses from varying industries who each benefit from the modular cold rooms we supply. The products we supply include those from industry-leading, world-renown brands so our customers can rest assured that they are receiving a cold room or walk-in fridge of the highest quality.

While we offer cold rooms with exceptional levels of performance and efficiency there are many things to contemplate when choosing the right type for your business. This blog takes a look at the things you need to consider before making a final decision or purchase.

Space

A massive advantage of a cold room is that you create a singular refrigerated room that you can store a vast amount produce in one place. Ideal for restaurants, hotels, or pubs who serve food, it saves the people working for your business from having to go from fridge to fridge or freezer to freezer looking for the food items they require at that particular time.

It is therefore important to consider the space you have accessible in your premises to ensure you install a cold room of optimal size for your business. To organise your stock, you can even place shelving inside your walk-in fridge or freezer depending on the size and space you have available.

Efficiency

As well as the space you will save through the use of cold rooms compared to several fridges you will also reap the reward of a greater efficiency. You will only have to refrigerate one room, which leads to a reduction in bills and the general expenditures of your business.

It is much more energy efficient to only have to cool one unit or in this case one room. The temperature will also be more stable, so you can rest easy knowing that your goods are being stored at the temperature you require.

Uses

Many, many businesses and industries can benefit from choosing a cold room from J&M Refrigeration. Hotels, cafes, hospitals can all make fantastic use of a walk-in fridge or freezer. Due to their versatility and ability to store a variety of items such as food and pharmaceutical products the cold room is the ideal cold storage facility for many companies.

A cold room is also incredibly easy to maintain and can be effortlessly accessed – look no further than the range from J&M. The range we offer each has a massive variety of temperature ranges at which they can operate. Regardless of the sector your business is in and the temperature your products require, you will be able to find the ideal cold storage unit within our collection.

To discuss cold rooms or any of our other products, please call us on 0121 544 0555 or send to an email to sales@jamrefrigeration.co.uk to speak to a member of our experienced, supportive team. You can also visit our ‘request a call back’ form or you can go to our contact us page.

At J&M Refrigeration, as one of the country’s leading commercial refrigeration providers, we provide our services to a number of varying industries and businesses. We feel that it is the sign of a premier refrigeration company to be able to cater for the needs of businesses from different sectors and regardless of the sector, we are working with we pride ourselves on being able to offer the same level of exceptional service expected of a company like J&M.

This blog details each industry, and the type of businesses, we offer our services to and how they can each benefit from using our services. Check each section out below to see how a range of firms in varying sectors can take advantage of the products and provisions we provide.

Bars and Pubs

Nobody wants to go into a bar and drink a beverage that should be ice-cold but instead is not sufficiently refrigerated. If a bar or pub serves drinks like that then it will not be long before they lose a massive amount of custom. People will simply choose to drink elsewhere.

With our selection of bar fridges and cabinet systems, we are able to offer various bar refrigerator solutions for pubs, clubs and bars. Regardless of the needs of the business, we can provide the ideal bar refrigeration products.

Butchers, Farm Shops and Fishmongers

For businesses such as butchers or farm shops, it is imperative that the stock they have is kept fresh in order to maximise sales. No customer wants to buy food which is not fresh or food that has begun to spoil due to it being housed in the wrong refrigeration solution or one of insufficient quality.

We offer a massive collection of refrigeration display cabinets which are perfect for use in a butcher’s or a farm shop. They ensure the meat and fish products on offer are properly refrigerated whilst remaining visible to the business’ customers.

Convenience Stores and Supermarkets

Another similar group of businesses that require constant, efficient commercial refrigeration solutions of convenience stores and supermarkets. Due to the extensive amount of fresh stock they hold and sell to their customers, it is paramount that the correct type of refrigeration is used by companies from this sector.

J&M can provide various multi deck chillers and glass door freezers which are perfect for use in a supermarket or a small store. Without properly storing their food and drinks the businesses run the risk of losing customers and therefore losing money.

Hospitality

When providing hospitality, it is common that a business will have to cater for a lot of people at once. This could be in at an event, conference, in a hotel or a run of the mill tourist attraction. J&M can help to find you the perfect refrigeration solution regardless of the industry or business you work in.

Our cold rooms and serve over counter fridges can be the ideal solution for your hospitality needs.

Restaurants and Cafes

For an establishment, such as a restaurant or café, who relies on providing food to their customers it is incredibly important that food is either refrigerated or frozen as required. We offer an assortment of commercial refrigeration solutions to suit the demands and requirements of the restaurant and café business.

We supply sandwich units and island freezers which allow these types of businesses to be able to properly house their stock and fresh products. Without them, their takings and reputations could suffer as a consequence.

If you require more information about the industries and business that need commercial refrigeration please get in touch with our friendly, knowledgeable team by calling us on 0121 544 0555 or by sending an email to sales@jamrefrigeration.co.uk. Alternatively, you can fill out and submit our ‘request a call back’ form or you can visit our contact us page.

If you own a small café, deli, butchers or bakers then it important to choose the correct type of display case to house the products you have for sale. Your business will not be able to reach its full potential without the use of the correct countertop fridge – they allow you to showcase your stock to your customers while keeping them fresh.

For the past 30 years, J&M Refrigeration has offered an assortment of serve over counters and display fridges to various businesses who need to showcase their stock to people who come through their door.

There are many things to consider when buying display cases and we have put together a list to help our clients to choose the countertop fridge which best suits their needs and requirements.

Shelving Options
The amount of shelves that are used with your serve over counter fridge will determine the amount and size of food and drink products you can display to your customers. We stock various styles that come with numerous shelving options.

J&M can provide glass shelving to allow for maximum visibility of all your stock. This is made possible because light can more easily pass through the display case compared to one that has solid shelving. Tiered shelving is another choice we offer so you are sure to find something to suit your needs.

Display Case Size
When it comes to deciding the size of your serve over counter display fridge there are a few things you need to consider. These are the floor space you have at your business premises, the quantity of stock you have and the stock’s shelf life.

It is no good purchasing a display case that cannot reasonably fit on your shop’s floorspace without making it cluttered or dangerous for your customers. You also need to have a display fridge which can house the correct amount of stock for how quickly you sell your products, while if the majority of your produce has a low shelf life then it might be advisable to go for a smaller case which will save you money and energy.

Lighting Styles
When displaying any type of food or drink product, lighting is of the utmost importance. If your customers cannot properly see your stock, then they cannot be expected to buy them. With the correct lighting inside your display case or service over counter fridge you can massively increase the chances of someone making a purchase.

Like our shelving and size options, we also stock designs that have a variety of lighting choices. We offer both fluorescent lighting and the energy efficient models which incorporate LED interior lighting. The lighting you decide on for your display fridge will play an important role in the amount of sales you have.

Along with shelving, the size and lighting of the display cabinet you purchase you will also most likely wish to have a colour scheme that is in keeping with the rest of your café, shop or deli. For further information about what you need to consider when buying a display case please do not hesitate to get in touch with our expert, helpful team. You can complete our ‘request a call back’ form to the right of the page, you can visit our contact us page or by calling us on 0121 544 0555.

If you are a business owner who runs a bar, then you will know that a successful service revolves around a pub fridge that is perfect for your setting. Without one, the bar will simply not function in the way you intend it to, and you’ll quickly find your sales dipping as the high quality you advertise simply isn’t there.

At J&M Refrigeration, we have been providing bar refrigerators to numerous businesses who need to both chill and display their drinks for more than three decades. So it is safe to say that we have “been around the block” and are experts in this field! We stock a huge range of back bar coolers, which are ideal for installation to be used at any pub, club or restaurant that requires one of these systems.

There are many factors behind choosing the right pub fridge for your bar, and thanks to our many years of experience, we know exactly what makes the ideal beer fridge. We have put together some tips on how to choose the perfect bar cooler for your business.

Bar Chiller Size and Capacity

When it comes to deciding on the right bar fridge size, there are two things you must consider. Firstly, you must ask yourself about the amount of stock you wish to simultaneously chill and display to your customers. How quickly do you sell drinks? How busy is the bar?

These are the questions that you should take some time to consider. If you have a busy bar you will need a larger bar cooler to ensure you always have enough cold stock. Nobody wants to have to wait for their drink to chill because there was no room for it to chill in the beer fridge, do they?

Next, you must consider where on the floor space the chiller will fit. It is no good purchasing a bar cooler than cannot reasonably fit in where you would like it to go or could potentially be a hazard to your customers. Also, consider ventilation requirements when measuring where your fridge will go.

Bar Cooler Design

There are several types of beer fridges available. Amongst the most popular are back bar refrigerators which stock and refrigerate the beer you have for sale whilst allowing your customers to see what is on offer through the glass doors when they approach the bar.

You can also opt for a solid door beer fridge which is ideal if you require further storage for the products you wish to sell in your bar. The styles we offer vary in design, such as if they stand vertically or horizontally and if their doors or sliding or hinged. Sliding doors are considered easier to use and more energy-efficient which again is something to consider when choosing the right fridge for your bar. Our range offers exceptional energy and performance output.

Bar Refrigerator Temperature

It is extremely important to consider the temperature range of the bar fridge you are buying. If you purchase a fridge that cannot correctly store beer or other beverages at the right temperature, then you will almost certainly comprise their taste and texture of the product. That is something which your customers will not appreciate and in the long run, it will lead to people no longer wishing to drink at your club, bar or restaurant.

Consider which products you are going to have in stock and what the optimum temperature for them to be stored in is. Different forms of drinks need to be stored at different temperatures. Thankfully, we have a huge selection of back bar refrigerators that can be set to a wide range of temperature, which is hugely helpful when you are choosing the right fridge for your bar.

If you would like to hear more about bar chillers and coolers then please do not hesitate to get in touch by either submitting our ‘request a call back’ form to the right of the page, by visiting our contact us page or by calling us on 0121 544 0555.

J&M Refrigeration has more than thirty years’ experience supplying multideck display fridges to the catering industry. Multideck refrigerators and display units are used in shops, cafes and restaurants up and down the country and their use has many advantages, not only for the business owner but for the customers too.

No food business is complete without a multideck fridge, as not only can you safely and securely store your stock you can display it to your customers at the same time. Below the J&M team have taken a look at the benefits of multideck fridges in the catering industry.

Visually Appealing
If your customers cannot see the products they are looking for in your store, then they simply will not be able to purchase them. However, if they can see the products and they are shown in a visually appealing and presentable way then they are much more likely to make a purchase. That is why the multideck fridge is so useful in the catering industry – all your stock can be easily accessed and viewed by your customers. They will be able to see the array of products you have for sale thanks to our collection of multideck chillers.

Utilising Storage Space
A common misconception about multideck display fridges is that they take up vast amounts of floor space. However, thanks to the sleek design of the units J&M provide you can rest assured there will still be plenty of room for your customers to negotiate around your shop floor.

While our huge range differs in specification, shape and style, we assure all our clients that each of our multideck chillers allows them to benefit from a massive amount of quality and ability, which will only help your firm to improve and to grow. As well as this, the multideck fridge has the additional benefit of being the perfect unit to organise your produce into more specific groups.

Enhanced Shelf Life of Food
You can improve the shelf life of your produce by using the multi-deck chiller at the optimum temperature that the food you are selling requires. Our units’ temperatures can be easily adjusted by our clients, so they are at the level they need. This is done to ensure the integrity and quality of the food produce inside the multi-deck chiller and it is one of the main benefits of this particular unit.

High-Quality Materials
As with all the units, fridges and freezers supplied by J&M Refrigeration, each multideck fridge we provide is made using only materials of the highest quality – another massive benefit to their use in the catering industry. We believe that if a unit is not made with high-end materials then there is always the risk that the product will not be of the required quality – and that is not a risk we are prepared to take. The performance and efficiency of the units we provide to our clients is of paramount importance to us.

To find out more information about our multideck fridges and their benefits to the catering industry please get in touch by either submitting our ‘request a call back’ form to the right of the page, visiting our contact us page or by calling us on 0121 544 0555.

A commercial refrigerator or freezer that is in need of parts will not be able to run efficiently or perform to optimal levels. At J&M Refrigeration we have a massive amount of spare parts which can meet your business needs as and when you require them.

For more than three decades we have helped companies to recover and to still run their refrigeration equipment resourcefully by providing them with the spare commercial refrigeration parts they require. They could need them as a result of a lack of maintenance, the original parts breaking or general wear and tear.

But why should you get your commercial refrigeration parts from J&M Refrigeration?

Nationwide Service
As with all the products and work that J&M provide, our commercial refrigeration parts are available nationwide so no matter where in the country you are you will be able to benefit from services. As well as this, we have a maintenance and repair provision that means we can give our clients and customers servicing and repairs 24 hours a day, every day of the year so no matter the time of day you need commercial refrigeration parts we are at your beck and call.

Variety
We offer a massive range of refrigeration units therefore when collating our spares stock we saw it necessary to also bring together a huge selection and variety of commercial refrigeration spare parts. Our collection includes the following:

• Refrigeration Door Handles
• Fridge Door Seals and Gaskets
• Refrigeration Cabinet Spares
• Refrigerator Fan Motors

J&M also offer refurbishment of cooling equipment that has no longer works to the levels it should.

Product Quality
Despite being spare commercial refrigeration parts, there is no compromise in the quality of the products we supply to our customers. There is no difference between the quality and performance provided by our spare parts and the parts we would use to design an original unit. Along with this, all the parts we provide are installed at your business premises by one of our fully trained, fully qualified engineers.

Longevity
By using commercial refrigeration parts you can prolong the lifespan of the unit itself. Our parts have been chosen and designed to work in complete conjunction with the original unit. Without these parts, you may find yourself having to buy a replacement refrigeration unit a lot sooner, which could, of course, prove costly.

For any further details regarding our collection of commercial refrigeration parts, or to talk about any of our other refrigeration stock or units, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our knowledgeable, helpful team by either going to our contact us page or by calling us on 0121 544 0555. You can also email us at sales@jamrefrigeration.co.uk. Our staff will be more than happy to answer any questions you have.

While making sure you have the highest level of refrigeration equipment and units available is imperative to the success of your business, you could come undone if you do not have an adequate level of commercial refrigeration service cover set up to protect you in the event of something requiring maintenance or repair.

At J&M Refrigeration we provide a vast number of planned refrigeration maintenance contracts, which will help you to look after the wellbeing of your refrigeration and air conditioning units. Each of the contracts we provide can be personalised to meet your specific needs and can reduce the chance of equipment failure along with ensuring the optimal performance by allowing the equipment to run more efficiently.

Commercial Refrigeration Service

The reason why planned commercial refrigeration maintenance is so important is that without it your equipment may reach a point where it cannot perform to optimal levels and in turn may begin to work inefficiently. Should that happen it will not be long before you notice a drop-in sales or the number of customers entering your store or café. Without regular planned refrigeration maintenance, your fridges and freezers may not cool to the correct temperature, something which could be detrimental to keeping your stock and products as fresh as possible.

Our experienced engineers will ensure that, as planned as part of your contract, all your units are correctly maintained, serviced and repair as required. Through planned refrigeration maintenance, available as part of our complete commercial refrigeration service, we can make sure all of your equipment is in working order, with a reduced output cost and a prolonged lifespan.

Our maintenance provision is available nationwide so wherever it is in the country that you run your hotel, restaurant, café or foot retail outlet from you can rest safe in the knowledge that you can benefit from our planned maintenance service.

In addition to our refrigeration planned maintenance contracts, which allow you to regularly schedule for our engineers to visit your business premises to perform any maintenance or repairs you require, we also offer a reactive breakdown cover. With this service, J&M Refrigeration are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for a call out service intended to quickly resolve any issues you have with your refrigeration or air conditioning units. Our vans arrive fully stocked, although if we do not have any required specialist parts to hand, thanks to our nationwide supply network we can usually source the fittings you need in less than 24 hours.

To discuss our commercial refrigeration service in further detail, do not hesitate to contact us by calling 0121 544 0555. The J&M Refrigeration team are more than happy to help with any queries you may have.

The team here at J&M Refrigeration know exactly what it takes when it comes to providing a serve over fridge or serve over chillers for your food business, be that a small shop, café or restaurant. Our range of serve over chillers can also be used in butchers and bakeries.

We offer several types of serve over fridges, each of which can perfectly suit your business requirements and needs. Check out our full selection below.

Flat Glass
Our flat glass serve over fridge counters allow your stock to be easily seen by your customers and all while keeping them refrigerated to your required temperature. This is of much more benefit to your business than a traditional fridge as it allows people entering your store to more easily see your stock. This, in turn, increases the likelihood of them completing a purchase – if your customers cannot see your produce how can you expect them to make a decision on what it is they want to buy?

Curved Glass
Similar to the flat glass counter, the curved glass serve over chiller is a little more out there, a little more stylish, yet it still offers the same about of visibility for your stock. Like all over products, our curved glass serve over fridges can be purchased in a range of sizes and design to ensure they fit perfectly in with the decoration and floor plan of your business premises.

Mobile
As well as your regular business do you also cater for events and functions? Our mobile serve over fridges allow you to easily transport food and drinks and also to easily display what you have on offer once you arrive. Again, available in a variety of shapes and sizes you can rest assured if you are looking for a serve over chiller to use on the move that J&M Refrigeration have the ideal type of serve over fridge for you.

Thin or Slim
While fridges and chillers are normally bulk by nature, we offer a sleek range for those business owners looking to save room in what perhaps could be a business property of limited space. Built to fit through a standard doorway without any fuss, our slim serve over fridges still offer an area of a substantial size for you to display the items you have on sale. A slim serve over counter is not a compromise on display space, you save space from a thinner exterior rather than interior.

The selection we offer allows your business to make a statement as soon as a customer walks through the door. You can showcase your firm’s purpose and each of our serve over refrigeration units with a counter can be easily maintained and serviced thanks to our 24/7 nationwide provision. For any further information on our collection, or to discuss any of our other refrigeration products do not hesitate to get in touch with our experienced team by either going to our contact us page or by calling us on 0121 544 0555.

When selecting the commercial ice machine for your business, it is first important to consider what type of ice you would like to produce. Different types of ice are more suitable for specific applications, therefore, knowing the ice you want to make is vitally important.

Types of Ice

There are three basic types of ice ideal for commercial production: cube ice, flake ice and nugget-style ice.

Cube Ice

Cube Ice is the form most commonly used in commercial business for one simple reason. it takes longer to melt compared to nugget and flake ice. Due to its slower melting rate, cube ice potentially reduces customer ice consumption and therefore can save your business money.

Flake Ice

Flake ice is most widely recognised for being used in displays for chilled meats or salads yet is also used in blended juices or cocktails. Flake ice also carries the characteristic of being softer than cube ice.

Nugget Ice

Nugget ice is most commonly known to be used in health facilities and is also regularly named ‘chewblet’ ice. Nugget ice is softer than that of cube ice and acknowledged as ideal for making smoothies and cold beverages.

Things to Consider with a commercial ice machine?

So now you know what type of ice you’re looking for. its time to consider what commercial ice machine it is you want to bring in for your business. there are four different types of commercial ice machine we will discuss: Modular Ice Machines, Undercounter Ice Machines, Ice Maker/Dispenser and Ice Dispensers.

Positioning

The location of your ice machine is of vital importance when working out which ice machine is the one for you. Once you remove your ice form the storage bin within your commercial ice machine, it will begin to lose temperature. For this reason, it is important to position your ice machine in an easily accessible location- reducing transportation and therefore wasted ice.

Air or Water Cooled?

Most commercial ice machines often reveal if they are air or water cooled. this simply refers to how the compressor is cooled and as a result, how well the machine copes when room temperatures rise.

• Air cooled machines require few obstructions around them to allow the flow of air to pass through its vents.
• Water cooled ice machines require a mains connection to reduce the heat of the condenser. Due to this, water cooled commercial ice machines are more expensive to run yet can be placed in areas with obstructions and a restricted air flow.

Amount of Ice?

When purchasing a commercial ice machine, a key factor to consider is how much ice your business is going to use. You want to produce the right amount of ice for your average consumption while making sure that you don’t run out on busier days.

When researching the different types of commercial ice machines, make sure you consider all these components before making a purchase. You need to know where you’re going to put your machine, what type of ice you want and how ice you want. At J&M Refrigeration we have dealt with many businesses looking to buy commercial ice machines. Don’t hesitate to call us on 0121 544 0555 and ask us for our advice!