● 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.
More installation risk tends to fall on procurement and operations teams when a supplier stops at delivery. Even though a tank or chiller arrives on site, the buyer must still manage trades, coordinate integration, and resolve any mismatch between the equipment and the process. Ageing equipment can also be a concern, particularly when cooling capacity drops or tank wear starts to affect production and replacement decisions become urgent. Barry Brown & Sons addresses these issues by assessing site requirements first, then recommending suitable equipment. As a family-owned Pakenham business, we have supplied, installed and fabricated stainless steel equipment since 1970, with a range that includes steel tanks, industrial water chillers, fittings and custom builds for different processing operations across Australia. Instead of relying on standard catalogue options, the team works through capacity, jacketing configuration, fittings layout, stainless steel grade and process conditions. Buyers can therefore select equipment that more closely reflects how their site actually operates. Skilled fabricators use high-grade materials throughout each order, and all finished equipment is tested against internal quality requirements before it leaves the facility. If you're looking up 'chilled glycol' or 'beer chiller' for more information, know that we also support modifications, installations and integrations beyond simple equipment supply.
Barry Brown & Sons supplies new, refurbished and custom-built stainless steel tanks from 10 litres through to 100,000 litres. Therefore, you have access to options that are appropriate for various applications, such as milk silo needs or industrial processing requirements. You can specify single skin, insulated, jacketed or dimple-jacketed construction in vertical or horizontal configurations, with food-grade 304 and 316 stainless steel available to suit the application, whether you need industrial water tanks or something else. For dairy operations, farm milk tanks can be built from food-grade 304 stainless steel and configured around herd size, milking frequency, milk flow rates and collection schedules, with chilled water or glycol cooling incorporated where required. Plus, whether you need them for industrial dairy processing or small artisanal production, you can turn to the pasteurisers & cheese vats that we supply and install. As you browse for 'chilled glycol', 'brewery chillers' or 'beer chiller system', you may find it hard to find equipment options that suit your specific process. This is why we also offer orbital, pipe, and MIG and TIG welding as well as CNC machining and assembly as part of our custom fabrication services. On top of that, existing tanks can be assessed for modification, such as when you need to add agitators, inlets, outlets and connections to meet changed requirements.
Get in touch with Barry Brown & Sons by phone, email or through the website enquiry form to get started. From there, we discuss your equipment requirements and send a tailored quote. Before you place an order, our team can work through requirements such as capacity, tank configuration and site conditions with you if you're still finalising the details. Size and specification guides are available on the website, so you can compare tank options before getting in touch. Australia-wide delivery can be coordinated after you confirm the equipment, including specialist crane transport, lifting, positioning, and on-site placement for large or heavy units. From electrical work and control panel setup to on-site wiring and system integration, our team can manage these services while giving you one point of contact from supply through to commissioning. On dairy installations, for instance, the team can connect milk tanks to existing pumps, pipelines and milking systems, including the required plumbing and electrical work. For your reassurance, we assess equipment compatibility against the existing site infrastructure before delivery. If you're searching for 'food processing equipment' or 'stainless steel shop' in regional or restricted-access locations, the team can coordinate trusted local contractors where required as well. We confirm lead times when providing quotes for custom orders, so you can enquire about 'Pasteuriser' or 'Where to buy propylene glycol' without hassle. Contact us to discuss your requirements now.
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