● 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
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.
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 support finishes once the equipment is delivered, you may need to organise electricians, installers and control specialists independently while carrying the risk of anything not fitting or working with your existing systems as planned. Coordinating all of that yourself often adds time and costs to production. The Barry Brown & Sons team in Pakenham has handled the supply, fabrication and installation of stainless steel tanks, fittings, industrial water chillers and related items since 1970, so Australian processing businesses haven't had to deal with that situation. Rather than simply providing stainless steel equipment and other gear, we take a practical engineering approach, considering how each component will operate within your existing process before recommending a solution. Continuous operation has been built on dependable offerings and industry knowledge spanning brewing, food, dairy, beverage, industrial processing and chemical applications for more than 5 decades. Whether you're looking up 'stainless steel barb' or 'stainless steel hose barb', you get to deal with experienced people who understand the demands of processing facilities and the value of getting specifications right from the outset. Equipment is verified against internal quality standards before dispatch, so what arrives on site is ready to move straight into the next stage of your project.
Because your process, available space and production capacity dictate what's required, an equipment range limited to standard specifications won't cut it. 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. Vertical or horizontal configurations are available across single skin, insulated, jacketed and dimple-jacketed designs, each manufactured from food-grade 304 or 316 stainless steel for hygienic applications. 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 'stainless steel barb', 'glycol pipe insulation' or 'stainless steel fabrication Darwin'.
Having one supplier manage equipment supply and installation means you're not left coordinating between multiple contractors or sorting out divided responsibility once work begins. Instead of coordinating separate trades, you get one team managing delivery, electrical work, control panel setup and on-site wiring, working with you from the initial purchase through to the final installation. Plus, we offer Australia-wide delivery, which includes specialist crane transport for large or heavy equipment, with lifting, positioning and site placement coordinated to suit your operating conditions. Compatibility checks are carried out before dispatch to confirm the equipment will integrate with your existing infrastructure and reduce the risk of installation issues. For custom-built systems, lead times depend on size, configuration and fabrication scope, and we confirm realistic timelines at the quotation stage so you can plan accordingly. When you're interested in 'high pressure pasteurization machine' or '2 inch stainless steel union', you can contact us by phone, via email or through the website enquiry form with your specifications, and we'll provide a tailored quote that reflects your application. If your search for 'male to male elbow' or 'food machines Australia' has led you here, contact Barry Brown & Sons today to discuss your requirements.
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