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This section provides an overview for cooling tunnels as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 cooling tunnel manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked cooling tunnel companies as of December, 2024: 1.Cefla Finishing, 2.Russells Technical Products., 3.TECNICOLL SRL.
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Cooling tunnels are machines designed for cooling coated chocolate. Chocolates on a conveyor belt pass through these tunnels, where they are rapidly cooled by cold air or contact with cooled surfaces. This rapid cooling, typically within the range of 50°F to 68°F promotes swift crystallization of cocoa butter fat, resulting in smooth, high-quality chocolate. Cooling tunnels also increase productivity by shortening cooling times.
In addition to chocolate-coated products, cooling tunnels are used for a variety of confections, including cookies, marshmallows, candies, and even frozen foods.
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Russells Technical Products, founded in 1972 with headquarters in India, is a manufacturer of environmental test chambers and systems. The company's product line includes pre-engineered temperature and humidity chambers, thermal shock chambers, dynamometer chambers, environmental rooms, and industrial cryogenic freezers. Russells Technical's test chambers are found in various industries, including defense, automotive, aviation, renewable energy, and biotechnology. Russells Technical Products also provides custom test chamber design, engineering, and production to meet client needs.
Waltcher GmbH, founded in 2009 and based in Krefeld, Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier of equipment for the confectionery and chocolate industry. The company's product portfolio includes automatic forming machines, cereal bar forming machines, and ultrasonic cutting machines for food. These products find application in various sectors, including confectionery, food processing, and the pharmaceutical industries. The company also offers services including 24/7 online support, staff training, and flexible delivery methods. The company has sales representatives in two countries, including the United States and Syria.
Cefla Finishing, established in 1964 and headquartered in Imola, Italy, is a manufacturer and designer of finishing machines and lines for the wood, ceramic, fiber cement, and composite material industries. The company offers a diverse product catalog, including the BPS sanding machine for moldings, a double unwinding station, a foil heating system, in-line drying ovens for moldings, and a vertical oven for moldings. These machines find applications in various industries, such as acoustic foam panels, corrugated roof panels and sheets, injection-molded parts, thermal acoustic insulation in wood cement, and aircraft structural parts.
Baltic Conveyor Systems SIA is a manufacturer based in Riga, Latvia, operating in collaboration with Lipsia GmbH to develop individual and complete conveyor systems. These systems include belt conveyors for all-purpose transportation needs, roller conveyors for sturdy products, and chain conveyors that can function independently or as part of larger systems. The company also provides other conveyor types, including grid, strap, and modular conveyors. It further offers supplementary equipment such as circular and work desks, gravitational spiral descents, and platforms. The company serves clients across various sectors of the food industry, including bakery and confectionery, fish and seafood, and meat processing.
Tecno-Ind Food Srl, established in 2008 and headquartered in Sala Baganza, Italy, is a manufacturer of agri-food machinery and complete systems. The company, a subsidiary of the Alutec Group, specializes in agri-food machinery and complete systems for processing various products such as garlic, carrots, and fish. Its Campesato project offers solutions from field arrival to packaging, including sorting, calibrating, and packaging processes. Its offerings include single machines and complete processing lines tailored to specific products such as garlic peeling, potato processing, and onion sorting. The company also offers second-hand machines and overhauled systems, maintaining quality standards equivalent to new equipment.
TECNICOLL SRL, established in 1985 and based in Venegono Superiore, Italy, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in cosmetic manufacturing equipment. The company's product portfolio includes dosing systems, molds for castings, and rotary unloading tables. These products are specifically designed for use in cosmetic manufacturing, supporting various processes such as hot dosing, gluing, and powder pressing. The company provides services, including consulting on how the machines will perform and operate, customization, and offers spare parts to ensure the continuous and efficient operation of its machines over time.
The Witte Co. Inc. is a manufacturer of process equipment founded in 1938 and based in Washington, New Jersey, USA. The company produces cooling, drying, and screening equipment used for various processing operations. These products include dewatering screens for moisture removal, fluid bed dryers for powder or granule production, and conveyor systems. The company also offers product customization, field servicing, and in-house laboratory testing. Its products are mainly used by clients in the agricultural, mining, and pharmaceutical processing sectors.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cefla Finishing |
30.8%
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| 2 | Russells Technical Products. |
26.9%
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| 3 | TECNICOLL SRL |
11.5%
|
| 4 | CMH Manufacturing Company |
7.7%
|
| 5 | Baltic Conveyor System SIA |
7.7%
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| 6 | Waltcher GmbH |
7.7%
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| 7 | FROMFROID |
3.8%
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| 8 | The Witte Co., Inc. |
3.8%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the cooling tunnel page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Italy
|
2 | 40.0% |
|
United States of America
|
1 | 20.0% |
|
Germany
|
1 | 20.0% |
| Latvia | 1 | 20.0% |
