● 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.
Years trading
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Delivery & install
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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.
Getting equipment operational often means coordinating more than one trade, and the challenge does not always end when the product arrives. Procurement and operations managers can be left managing installation risks themselves when a supplier only handles deliveries. You may secure the equipment from one source but still need someone else to oversee the integration. Barry Brown & Sons is here to assist with these problems. We've supplied stainless steel equipment like tanks, industrial water chillers, fittings and custom fabrication to Australian operations since 1970. Our business has reliable gear that supports food, dairy, beverage, brewing, chemical and industrial processing sites. As a family-owned, Pakenham-based business, we have spent more than 50 years in Australian industrial equipment supply and fabrication. Rather than acting as a generalist supplier, we work through what each site needs before making recommendations. Hands-on experience in sourcing, modifying and installing equipment sets our team apart from those who only deliver off-the-shelf gear. That continuity gives you confidence knowing that you won't be left unsupported in your overall search for 'stainless metal fabrication' and beyond. Quality control is built into the process as well, with every item tested against internal standards before leaving the facility.
We have new, refurbished and custom-built stainless steel tanks from 10 litres through to 100,000 litres, which means we can support pilot systems, large-scale industrial processing and milk silo applications. Configurations for these industrial water tanks include single skin, insulated, jacketed, dimple-jacketed, vertical and horizontal tanks in all grades of stainless steel, including food-grade 304 and 316. In line with this, our farm milk tanks can be set up around herd size, milking frequency, milk flow rates and collection schedules. Meanwhile, chilled water and glycol cooling systems are available to support the cooling requirements of the site, whether your focus is on pasteurisers & cheese vats or other compatible equipment. The range also includes air-cooled units from 7kW to 217kW, with custom-engineered systems for specific cooling capacity, temperature range and flow rate requirements. Where a turn-key cooling solution is required, we can supply stainless steel tanks, heat exchangers, chillers and a customised control panel as a single coordinated package. This scope all under one roof isn't something most Australian suppliers can deliver. If you were searching for 'custom stainless steel fabrication near me' or 'custom stainless steel manufacturing', our refurbished stock inventory gives buyers a cost-effective alternative to new equipment without buying second-hand from other channels.
To get started, call, email or submit an enquiry form with your specifications, and the team will prepare a tailored quote, not just forward a generic price list. If you're still unsure about your requirements, we can discuss tank capacity, configuration, stainless steel grade, cooling needs and installation conditions before you place an order. Australia-wide shipping is also available, and we'll handle delivery logistics for your convenience once your equipment is ready. Large or heavy equipment can be shipped through specialist crane transport, positioned and placed on site as part of the delivery. The same team handling on-site placement can also manage electrical work, control panel setup, on-site wiring and equipment integration where required. For instance, a dairy installation may involve connecting the site's existing pumps, pipelines and milking systems to the new milk tanks. Before delivery, the team checks each order's compatibility with the existing site infrastructure to reduce installation issues. Trusted local contractors are also brought in to manage delivery and get large equipment installed with minimal downtime, particularly in a regional or remote location with limited site access. Whether you're looking up 'bsm union' or 'chiller system', you can turn to us for clear timelines provided during the quoting process. If you've been interested in 'Water cooled water chiller' or 'Milking vat', call us at (03) 5941 6111 to learn more.
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