● FAMILY OWNED & OPERATING SINCE 1970

Commercial Processing Equipment

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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50+ Years Experience

WORLDWide Delivery

Custom Builds & Fittings

Refurbished Options Available

CURRENT STOCK

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A snapshot of what is on the floor. Stock moves quickly, so send an enquiry to confirm availability and price.
1,800lt stainless steel, single skin Brew Tank
Capacity 1,800 lt.
Height 2400mm
Diameter 1200mm
NEW Stainless Steel 100lt Food Grade Tank
Capacity 100 lt
Height 536mm
Diameter 600mm
Your Options

Three Ways to Buy

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.

Buy new

Current-model equipment supplied with full specification, warranty and support.

Buy refurbished

One of the largest inventories of quality second-hand stainless steel equipment, assessed and verified before supply.

Build custom

Designed, fabricated and modified in-house to suit your process, site access and compliance requirements.
Not sure what you need?
Send us your process and volumes and we will spec it around them.
INDUSTRIES

Built for the way you process

New, refurbished and custom-built stainless steel processing equipment supplied to food, beverage and industrial processors in Australia and overseas.

Dairy production

Milk tanks, silos, pasteurisers, cheese vats and cooling systems built for hygiene and temperature stability.

Beverage & brewing

Fermentation, storage, mixing, chilling and temperature-controlled production equipment.

Food manufacturing

Hygienic tanks, food processing equipment and CIP cleaning systems for ingredients and prepared foods.

Chemical processing

316 grade vessels, fittings and control systems for corrosive and demanding environments.

Wellness & specialty

Custom equipment for ice baths, recovery systems and specialist liquid handling.

Tell us the application. We will spec the equipment.

Quotes on new, refurbished and custom builds, with delivery and installation arranged.

Trusted by customers across Australia

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 Delmenico
August 4, 2026
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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. 👌👍
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Aziz İsgoren
July 30, 2026
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👌 best quality
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Lorraine Abouchedid
November 11, 2024
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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.
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Phil Walker
June 21, 2022
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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.
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Rob Callin
April 7, 2022
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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.
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Josh McAllister
April 7, 2022
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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.
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Christopher Gamble
July 23, 2018
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Great to talk to, happy to help

FAQs

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.

Visit Us or Contact Our Pakenham Team

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.

Address

12 Drovers Place, Pakenham VIC 3810

More About Commercial Processing Equipment

The specific requirements of a processing site aren't always met by off-the-shelf equipment. The right capacity, jacketing configuration, fittings layout and hygienic grade should align with your operation. When they don't, you may have to compromise on performance or pay for modifications after delivery. That's the gap Barry Brown & Sons can help fill. Since 1970, we have been supplying Australian businesses with stainless steel equipment, including stainless steel tanks, industrial water chillers, fittings and custom fabrication. With over 50 years of experience across dairy, food, beverage, brewing, chemical and industrial operations, we start by understanding your requirements before suggesting the right equipment based on your site and application. Our team uses high-grade materials and skilled fabricators across every order to support consistent quality control, giving you more peace of mind. On top of this, every item is tested against internal quality standards before it leaves our facility. As a family-owned business based in Pakenham, we remain available to provide ongoing support when you need it. So, whether you're searching for 'commercial processing equipment' or 'food processing plant', you can trust that you'll be working with a team that continues to support you beyond the initial purchase.

Process type, available space and production capacity all influence what you need in terms of equipment, which is why the range has to go well beyond 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. You can specify single skin, insulated, jacketed or dimple-jacketed designs in vertical or horizontal configurations, manufactured from food-grade 304 or 316 stainless steel to suit hygienic processing requirements. Our custom fabrication service steps in when standard configurations fall short, covering orbital, pipe, MIG and TIG welding, CNC machining and assembly across both single-run and 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 'commercial processing equipment', 'anti vacuum valve tank' or 'process cooling water system design'.

To get started, contact us by phone, email or our website enquiry form with your specifications to receive a tailored quote rather than a generic price list. Our team can help determine the right capacity, configuration, stainless grade and cooling specification if you're still working through your requirements. Australia-wide delivery is also available, with specialist crane transport for large or heavy equipment. To help manage every stage of the installation process, transport, crane lifts, positioning and on-site placement are coordinated around your site access requirements. Plumbing and electrical integration even form part of our milk tank installation service, helping ensure your tank is operational rather than merely positioned on site. For sites with restricted access, we can work with trusted local contractors to help manage delivery and minimise downtime during installation. Every order comes with compatibility checks to make sure your equipment will integrate with your existing site infrastructure, so you can rest assured whether you're interested in 'fittings for stainless steel tubing' or 'stainless steel fabrication dandenong'. And during the quoting process, we'll confirm the expected lead time based on the tank size, configuration and complexity of your custom order. So, if you've been researching 'temperature controlled fermenter' or 'high pressure pasteurization machine' or you have questions about something else, call us now at (03) 5941 6111 to learn more.

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