Business Details
33 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Industrial Refrigeration System Design & Maintenance
Seward Refrigeration specialises in the design, installation, and maintenance of industrial and commercial refrigeration systems. With over three decades of experience since 1993, we deliver tailored solutions using ammonia, CO2, and low-GWP refrigerants for industries including food processing, pharmaceuticals, and cold storage. Our family-run ethos ensures a client-centric approach, combining technical expertise with 24/7 emergency support. We serve UK-wide clients, prioritising efficiency, reliability, and environmental responsibility.Our engineers have over 100 years of combined experience in complex refrigeration projects. Our independence allows unbiased selection of components for optimal system performance. We offer preventative maintenance, remote monitoring, and retrofitting of legacy systems. Our track record includes multimillion-pound projects for blue-chip clients. Clients highlight our professionalism, rapid response times, and cost-effective solutions. We remain at the forefront of refrigeration innovation while maintaining traditional service values.
Services
Industrial Refrigeration
Commercial Refrigeration
Ammonia Systems
CO2 Refrigeration
HFC Phase-Out Solutions
Cold Storage Systems
Glycol Chillers
Blast Freezing
Process Cooling
Emergency Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years' experience in industrial refrigeration system design.
- Our engineers provide 24/7 emergency breakdown cover nationwide.
- We specialise in zero-global-warming refrigerants like ammonia.
- Our independence ensures unbiased, bespoke system solutions.
- Our installations include projects valued over 4 million.
What people say
High standard work
Quick response times
Professional engineers
Energy savings initiatives
Family-run ethos
Services
Industrial Refrigeration
Design and installation of bespoke industrial refrigeration systems using ammonia, CO2, and secondary cooling mediums. We create custom solutions for food processing, pharmaceuticals, and cold storage facilities. Systems range from small chillers to complex installations exceeding 4 million in value.
Ammonia Systems
Specialist ammonia refrigeration systems with zero global warming potential. We design, install, and maintain large-scale ammonia plants for food processing and industrial applications. Systems include glycol secondary loops and cascade configurations for optimal efficiency.
Commercial Refrigeration
Comprehensive commercial refrigeration services including HFC phase-out solutions and low-GWP refrigerant systems. We serve supermarkets, restaurants, and chilled distribution centres, providing future-proof cooling systems compliant with evolving regulations.
Emergency Maintenance
24/7 nationwide emergency breakdown cover with rapid response times. Our engineers provide urgent repairs for industrial refrigeration systems, minimising production downtime for food manufacturers and cold storage facilities.
Cold Storage Systems
Design and construction of temperature-controlled cold storage facilities. We integrate blast freezing, carcass chilling, and ambient storage systems for food producers and logistics providers across the UK and internationally.
People
Leigh Seward
Director
With 30+ years in the refrigeration industry, oversees strategic direction and major projects. Leads installation teams for complex refrigeration systems across the UK.
Mark Culley
Technical Director
Provides expert advice on environmental refrigeration solutions. Leads technical innovation in low-GWP refrigerants and system efficiency improvements for industrial clients.
Graham Jackson
Maintenance Manager
Manages nationwide service contracts and maintenance programmes. Ensures 24/7 operational readiness of refrigeration systems for major food production clients.
Questions
What refrigerants do you work with?
We use ammonia, CO2, HFO, HC, and low-GWP HFC refrigerants, prioritising environmentally friendly options like natural refrigerants.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency support?
Yes, our engineers provide 24-hour emergency breakdown cover across the UK, with rapid response times for critical refrigeration failures.
Can you retrofit existing systems?
We specialise in upgrading legacy systems with energy-efficient components and low-GWP refrigerants to meet modern environmental regulations.
Which industries do you serve?
We primarily serve food processing, pharmaceuticals, cold storage, breweries, and chilled distribution sectors nationwide.
Are you HFC phase-out compliant?
Yes, we design systems using low-GWP alternatives like ammonia and CO2, helping clients transition from phased-out refrigerants.
