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Custom Reefer Truck Solution for the Frozen Dessert Industry
Custom Reefer Truck Solution for the Frozen Dessert Industry
Client
Leading Frozen Dessert Company
Location
Nationwide rollout from a major metropolitan hub
Product
Custom 3 Reefer trucks
Synopsis
A top frozen dessert company needed new cold storage trucks to keep ice-cream safe from the factory to the shops. With our help, they added a fleet of three reefer trucks, each set at –25 °C. This lower temperature helps the ice-cream stay frozen for longer and prevents melting during deliveries, even in the hot Indian summer.
About the Client:
The company is one of the biggest ice-cream brands in India. They make over 30 million litres every year and sell through 1,000 parlours and 5,000 stores. To protect the taste and texture, the ice-cream must always stay below –18 °C during transport.
Objective:
Keep ice-cream at –25 °C from plant to shop
Avoid manual checks by using IoT (live monitoring)
Use 6-block layout so the first block does not melt and cooling spreads evenly
Meet all frozen food transport rules
Challenges:
High Heat: Road temperatures often go over 45 °C, which can quickly raise box temperature.
Frequent Stops: Deliveries at many stores mean multiple door openings and risk of melting.
Strict Rules: Ice-cream must always be kept below –18 °C during transit.
Our Approach:
Insulated Body:Â Insulated panels that block outside heat.
Strong Refrigeration Unit: A system with dual fans for even cooling.
6-Block Cargo Layout: Divides the load into six sections so cooling is balanced and the first block stays safe.
Phase-Change Plates: plates keep the box cold during stops.
IoT Monitoring: Real-time GPS, door sensors, and temperature logs.
Managed Operations: Compliance, audits, and daily truck management handled by our team.
Solutions Delivered:
Deep Freeze Protection: Trucks maintain –25 °C up to 25 hours, even if the engine is off.
Block Design Advantage:Â Ice-cream in the first block stays frozen and steady during early deliveries.
Regulation Ready:Â All records logged automatically for audits and food safety checks.
Measurable Results
Temperature Excursions
Brought down to zero.
Product Spoilage
Completely eliminated.
Delivery Time
Faster by 19%.
Client Testimonial:
Crystal Group trucks have made a big difference for us. Our ice creams and frozen products always reach customers in perfect condition. Their service is reliable, and we don’t have to stress about delays or spoilage anymore.