● FAMILY OWNED & OPERATING SINCE 1970
New, refurbished and custom-built stainless steel equipment for food, beverage, dairy and industrial processing. Specified around your process, built or sourced to suit, then delivered and installed on site, across Australia and overseas.
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Whether you need equipment on site next month or a system engineered from scratch, we supply across the full range. Tell us the application and we will point you at the option that fits your budget and timeline.
Current-model equipment supplied with full specification, warranty and support.
New, refurbished and custom-built stainless steel processing equipment supplied to food, beverage and industrial processors in Australia and overseas.
Milk tanks, silos, pasteurisers, cheese vats and cooling systems built for hygiene and temperature stability.
Fermentation, storage, mixing, chilling and temperature-controlled production equipment.
Hygienic tanks, food processing equipment and CIP cleaning systems for ingredients and prepared foods.
316 grade vessels, fittings and control systems for corrosive and demanding environments.
Custom equipment for ice baths, recovery systems and specialist liquid handling.
Barry Brown & Sons has supported customers with stainless steel tanks, chillers, fittings, fabrication, and equipment solutions for over 50 years. Customer reviews can help show the quality of service, practical support, and reliable equipment the team provides.
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Ian DelmenicoAugust 4, 2026
Brought the 1000 Lt Stainless Tank to be used as a cooling water source for a still operation. Excellent quality product and service in getting it freighted. 👌👍Posted on Google
Aziz İsgorenJuly 30, 2026
👌 best quality+0Posted on Google
Lorraine AbouchedidNovember 11, 2024
In all my years of being in the dairy industry I have never found anyone quite like Scott Brown. He is efficient honest and knows his stuff and my experience has wonderful and stress free. I recommend Scott to anyone needing vat, cooking and heating services.+0Posted on Google
Phil WalkerJune 21, 2022
Scott and the guys are very knowledgeable and their quality of work is second to none. Delt with them for years and they have always been great.Posted on Google
Rob CallinApril 7, 2022
Always great service and product! We originally bought second hand 1000litre tanks to start our brewery at great prices. More recently we have Had custom 5000litre tanks made. Great quality and workmanship. Highly recommend.Posted on Google
Josh McAllisterApril 7, 2022
Barry Brown and Sons have a comprehensive knowledge of all things stainless steel, as well as process heating and cooling. They have been a vital part in many of our projects.Posted on Google
Christopher GambleJuly 23, 2018
Great to talk to, happy to help
Yes. Barry Brown provides Australia-wide delivery and installation, including specialist crane transport and commissioning support.
AISI 304: Suitable for most food and dairy applications.
AISI 316: Enhanced corrosion resistance for aggressive cleaning or chemical environments.
Yes. All tanks are engineered-to-order, with extensive customisation options including fittings, insulation, integrated pipework, agitators, valves, sensors, and heating or cooling jackets.
Chiller sizing depends on your total heat load, including tank volume, product temperature, ambient conditions, and process heat inputs. To ensure stable temperature control and energy efficiency, Barry Brown assesses your full process requirements rather than relying on generic rules of thumb.
Water chillers are suitable for cooling applications above 7ºC, while glycol chillers use a water-glycol mixture to prevent freezing in low-temperature systems and provide greater temperature stability.
Yes. Barry Brown manages full installation, setup, and commissioning, ensuring minimal disruption to existing operations.
Yes, including stainless steel tank fittings, weld-on fittings, and bulkhead fittings.
Yes, we integrate accessories into the tank design for seamless operation.
We stock a wide range of hygienic stainless steel fittings and accessories, including Tri-Clover fittings, BSP and BSM connectors, sprayballs, butterfly valves, sample taps, tube bends, and tees for industrial and food-grade applications.
Yes, you can order individual accessories, replacement parts, and fittings as needed to maintain or upgrade your systems. Just contact us with part details.
You can contact Barry Brown & Sons by phone, email, online enquiry form, or by visiting our Pakenham facility.
For the fastest response, please include details about the equipment you need, your application, preferred size or specifications, site location, and whether you require delivery, installation, or custom fabrication support.
It's not just the replacement price that matters when your ageing equipment starts losing performance, as the broader costs can add up. When a chiller's output drops or a stainless steel tank starts to degrade, production suffers, and the hours lost finding a supplier can end up costing more than the gear. You deserve a supplier that evaluates your operational needs and recommends accordingly, rather than pointing you towards generic inventory. Barry Brown & Sons is one such provider, bringing more than 50 years of experience across dairy, food, beverage, brewing, chemical and industrial applications. Based in Pakenham and family-owned, we combine practical industry knowledge with hands-on experience in stainless steel equipment, giving you access to people who can cater to your operational requirements and the details behind them. Our team maintains direct accountability for what we deliver as well, backing it with ongoing support that reflects a commitment to lasting customer relationships. Every item is built using high-grade materials and skilled fabrication, then tested against our internal quality standards before dispatch. So, if you're interested in 'chilled glycol system' or 'beer chiller', rest assured that we can recommend a suitable direction.
Your equipment requirements can vary significantly depending on the process, available space and production capacity, so the range needs to accommodate more than standard specifications. We supply new, refurbished and custom-built stainless steel tanks from 10 litres through to 100,000 litres, supporting everything from pilot-scale development to large industrial processing and milk silo applications. The range includes specialised farm milk tanks designed to meet the demands of dairy operations, alongside industrial water tanks used across a variety of processing applications. Designs are available in single skin, insulated, jacketed or dimple-jacketed configurations, oriented vertically or horizontally and manufactured from food-grade 304 or 316 stainless steel for hygienic processing requirements. Where standard equipment is not suitable, custom fabrication covers orbital welding, pipe welding, MIG and TIG welding, CNC machining and assembly for one-off or ongoing production requirements. For dairy processors, we also supply and install pasteurisers & cheese vats suitable for both large-scale industrial production and smaller artisanal operations. Supporting components, including Tri-Clover fittings, BSP and BSM connectors, sprayballs, butterfly valves, sample taps, tube bends and tees, are available as well, so you can turn to us, no matter if you're searching for 'chilled glycol system', 'stock feed mixing equipment' or 'brewery glycol chiller system'.
When you're getting started, there's no need to have all your equipment details finalised before contacting us. Capacity, configuration, stainless steel grade, cooling specification and site requirements can all be worked through before you place an order, while online size and specification guides can help you compare suitable options. Australia-wide delivery can be arranged upon confirmation, covering specialist crane transport as well as lifting, positioning, and on-site placement for large or heavy units. Electrical work, control panel setup, wiring and system integration can all be managed by the same team as well, giving you a single point of accountability from supply through to commissioning. When it comes to dairy installations, the scope can cover plumbing and electrical connections to the pumps, pipelines and milking systems you already have. For regional or restricted-access sites, trusted local contractors can even be involved where necessary. When looking up 'industrial refrigeration' or 'chiller', rest assured that we check equipment compatibility against the existing site infrastructure before dispatch to reduce integration issues. For custom orders, lead time estimates can vary based on tank size, configuration and complexity. These estimates are also confirmed during the quoting stage, so you can enquire about 'Stainless water tank', 'Process tank' or other topics with confidence. Contact Barry Brown & Sons now to discuss your requirements.
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