● 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.
When ageing equipment starts losing performance, the replacement price is just one part of the cost you have to manage. Production can slow down when a chiller can't operate at full capacity or a stainless steel tank starts deteriorating, and the time spent sourcing a qualified supplier can extend the risk of further downtime. The value of lost production can exceed the cost of the equipment itself, particularly in a processing operation where output hinges on equipment you can count on. You need a supplier that can assess the application properly and recommend stainless steel equipment based on what your site requires, rather than simply directing you towards available stock. Enter Barry Brown & Sons, which has supported Australian dairy, food, beverage, brewing, chemical and industrial processing operations since 1970 by supplying stainless steel tanks, industrial water chillers, fittings and associated gear. With us having more than 50 years in the industry as a family-owned, Pakenham-based business, we reassure you that you won't be left unsupported. After all, behind each order are skilled fabricators who use high-grade materials, so if you've been looking up 'chiller for water', trust that we'll work through your operating conditions and equipment needs before recommending a suitable option for your site.
From tanks and chillers through to custom fabrication, Barry Brown & Sons supplies a broad collection of equipment. From 10 litres to 100,000 litres, our tanks are available as new, refurbished or custom-built units in a variety of configurations, including various grades like food-grade 304 and 316 stainless steel. The applications for this range of equipment can include farm milk tanks and storage, as well as brewing and fermentation and chemical handling. We can configure air-cooled water and glycol chillers to meet particular temperature, flow rate and cooling specifications, and these are available in industrial capacities from 7kW to 217kW. As one of the few Australian suppliers offering this scope under one supplier, we can also combine industrial water tanks, heat exchangers, chillers and control panels into a single coordinated system. Modifications to existing tanks are even available after assessment, and fabrication is done in-house and includes MIG and TIG, orbital and pipe welding as well as CNC machining and assembly. No matter if you're browsing for 'chiller manufacturers in Australia' and 'chiller cooling system', our supporting products and systems also include Tri-Clover fittings, butterfly valves, sprayballs, pasteurisers & cheese vats, with options for control panels. What's more, buyers looking for a cost-effective alternative to new equipment will appreciate our refurbished stock inventory of stainless steel tanks and chillers, with each unit assessed before listing.
Keeping one supplier accountable for everything from equipment supply through to installation reduces the number of separate trades you need to coordinate on site. We take care of delivery, electrical work, control panel setup and on-site wiring as part of one job, providing you with a clear chain of responsibility throughout the process. We deliver across Australia, and for large or heavy equipment, we organise specialist crane transport, with positioning, lifts and on-site placement planned around site access conditions. Before dispatch, compatibility checks are completed to confirm the equipment will work with the current site infrastructure. Custom equipment lead times are driven by size, configuration and overall complexity, but we'll verify the timeframe during the quoting process, so you can schedule with your production commitments in mind. If you're searching for 'stainless steel union', '1 inch nipple fitting' and more, you can start by providing your specifications by phone, email or through the website enquiry form, and we'll give you a quote tailored to your needs rather than a generic price list. Whether you've been curious about 'Pasteuriser' or want to learn more about topics like 'Custom stainless steel fabrication', contact Barry Brown & Sons to discuss your requirements today.
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