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| Coldroom Solution Ahead Of The Game |
 Williams Refrigeration has answered an unusual call of nature through the use of its coldroom technology. The company has responded to the needs of the Forestry Commission to develop 'transportable deer larders', a storage solution for the safe holding and transition of deer carcasses.
The Forestry Commission, as part of their membership of the Scottish Quality Wild Venison scheme, is responsible for culling deer and ensuring that meat is subjected to a rigid programme of inspected quality standard and traceability from the wilds to storage to the plate. Williams Refrigeration was asked to devise a bespoke solution to ensure deer carcasses are kept in clean, hygienic conditions free from contamination, to meet stringent safety guidelines, prior to them being uplifted by the game dealer for processing, packing and labelling.
The challenges Williams faced were that the coldroom had to be transportable, sizeable and flexible. The coldrooms also had to incorporate a variety of apparatus and equipment to allow stalkers to conduct their day-to-day activities.
A Xm2 modular steel containers insulated with coldroom panels was constructed, which incorporated a preparation area, stainless steel sinks and benches, a hydraulic overhead rail for holding deer carcasses and sealed hydraulic floor with built-in hose and floor gulley and, with a condensing unit for maintaining accurate temperature conditions. Totally portable, the coldroom gives the Forestry Commission the ability to relocate should the need arise to target higher deer densities in other woodland areas. Williams also proved its ability to meet unusual and demanding specification requirements by installing a small-insulated housing box above the running rail. This unusual fixture allows carcasses to be hoisted above the rail thereby avoiding direct contact with the floor.
Mark Duncan, Wildlife Ranger Manager, Forestry Commission Scotland, and comments: 'We were very impressed by the manner in which Williams dealt with this challenge. They responded pro-actively and presented a series of innovative solutions to help us to achieve our aims. We have to operate to a rigid programme of quality and the system provided by Williams allows us to work within strict hygiene conditions, which also addresses important environmental and animal issues.
"The Williams unique transportable deer larder has the capacity to comfortably store hanging deer carcasses in the larder. It also accommodates the number of stalkers who could be working at any one time and due to its portable nature, it can be relocated to ensure best working efficiencies."
For more information about Williams specialist Deer Larders please contact Martin Smith or Ken Robertson at Williams Scotland on 0131 659 6500. |
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