● 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.
Getting equipment operational typically involves coordinating multiple trades, and the difficulties can extend beyond the point of delivery. If your supplier only covers delivery, installation risks may fall back on a procurement and operations manager. The equipment may come from one source, but you may still need someone else to lead the integration. These are the kinds of concerns Barry Brown & Sons can help with. We've supplied stainless steel equipment like tanks, industrial water chillers, fittings and custom fabrication to Australian operations since 1970. Our business supports food, dairy, beverage, brewing, chemical and industrial processing sites with reliable gear. We're a family-owned business based in Pakenham, with more than 50 years of experience in Australian industrial equipment supply and fabrication. We do not act as a generalist supplier, as we take time to work through what each site needs before giving recommendations. While others may just supply equipment off the shelf, our team provides hands-on experience in sourcing, modifying and installing gear that matches the operation. That continuity gives you confidence knowing that you won't be left unsupported in your overall search for 'stainless steel fabrication dandenong' and beyond. Plus, quality control is built into the process, with every item tested against internal standards before leaving the facility.
Your requirements for industrial water tanks and other gear can range from small pilot batch processing to large-scale production. Fortunately, Barry Brown & Sons supplies a line of new, refurbished and custom-built stainless steel tanks, from 10 litres through to 100,000 litres, covering various requirements, from industrial processing to milk silo applications. You can specify single skin, insulated, jacketed or dimple-jacketed construction in vertical or horizontal configurations. This range even spans all grades of stainless steel, including food-grade 304 and 316. 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. Pasteurisers & cheese vats are also available for supply and installation in both industrial dairy processing and small artisanal production. We supply industrial water and glycol cooling systems, with air-cooled chillers from 7kW to 217kW and custom-engineered solutions matched to your temperature range, flow rate and cooling capacity needs. What's more, those browsing for 'female pipe nipple' or 'half inch bsp connector' will be pleased to know that our custom fabrication service covers orbital welding, pipe welding, MIG and TIG welding, CNC machining and assembly.
You can submit your specifications via our website enquiry form or contact us by phone or email. This way, our team can provide you with a tailored quote rather than a generic price list. We can help clarify capacity, configuration, stainless grade and cooling specifications before you place an order if you're still sorting out your requirements. Detailed size and specification guides are also available online, offering a way to compare configurations and narrow down suitable tank options before reaching out. We prioritise your convenience, so you can rely on us to deliver Australia-wide. Just remember that custom order lead times are driven by tank size, configuration and complexity, but we confirm timelines when we give you a quote. We can also manage transport, positioning, crane lifts and on-site placement based on your specific site access constraints. Electrical work, control panel setup and on-site wiring can all be handled by the same team that supplies the equipment, which means you get one point of accountability from start to finish. If you've been curious about '1 inch nipple fitting' or '1 inch bsp pipe', know that we reduce the coordination burden and make it easier to get equipment delivered, positioned and ready for operation. To learn more about 'Process tank' and 'Thermal energy storage solutions', contact Barry Brown & Sons to discuss your requirements now.
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