Industrial heat pumps are transforming how facilities manage energy, combining heating and cooling into one ultra-efficient system. These aren’t scaled-up residential units; they’re rugged solutions engineered for food processing plants recovering heat from blast freezers, pharmaceutical labs maintaining strict temperatures, and cold storage warehouses repurposing waste energy for defrost cycles.
Modern systems leverage ammonia or CO₂ refrigerants to achieve what traditional boilers and chillers can’t: simultaneous heating at 140°F and cooling at -20°F with 30-50% less energy.
The secret lies in their ability to capture and redirect thermal energy that would otherwise vent to the atmosphere. For Canadian facilities facing volatile energy costs, this means slashing operational expenses while meeting sustainability targets.
Our designs prioritize reliability in harsh conditions, using corrosion-resistant components for coastal seafood plants and winter-rated compressors for prairie operations. Every installation includes smart controls that automatically balance loads across refrigeration and heating demands.
Every project begins by analyzing your facility’s unique thermal demands. We measure heat recovery potential from refrigeration systems, assess your heating loads, and identify integration points with existing ammonia or CO₂ infrastructure.
Using industry-specific modelling software, we create a system that balances heating and cooling needs without compromising performance. For food processors, this might mean designing dual-temperature heat pumps that provide 160°F hot water for sanitation while maintaining sub-zero freezing.
Our certified technicians install with minimal downtime, often staging projects during planned maintenance. We prioritize components like corrosion-resistant evaporators for seafood plants or explosion-proof units for chemical facilities.
Post-installation, we fine-tune controls to automate energy recovery and provide hands-on training for your team. Most systems reach peak efficiency within 30-90 days.
Our heat pump expertise extends beyond standalone installations to fully integrated temperature management systems designed for industrial demands.
We link heat pumps with ammonia or CO₂ systems, enabling smart heat recovery. Cold storage can reuse waste heat for dock heating, while processors get both freezing and hot water.
We design hybrid systems that deliver -20°F freezing and 140°F heating simultaneously, ideal for facilities needing both extremes.
Our support includes seasonal tuning, component upgrades like scroll compressors, and remote monitoring. We train your team to use diagnostics for proactive care.
Our emergency crews handle heat pump failures fast, leaks, control boards, and more, using only approved parts to maintain warranty and efficiency.
They're built for extreme conditions, like converting -20°F freezer waste into 140°F process heat. Our commercial-grade units feature heavy-duty compressors and corrosion-resistant coatings for harsh environments.
Yes. Our Alberta meat processor client runs winter-rated models at -25°C, replacing 80% of their gas boilers. Supplemental heating only kicks in during extreme cold snaps.
Most facilities see ROI in 2-5 years. Seafood plants average 2-3 years due to high energy costs, while cannabis facilities take 3-4 years from climate control savings.
Yes. We've integrated them with legacy systems at multiple Canadian food plants using custom heat exchangers and smart load-balancing controls.
Plan for quarterly coil cleanings, annual refrigerant checks, and five-year compressor overhauls, less than boilers but more than basic chillers.
Failsafe valves isolate refrigeration circuits automatically. For critical operations like pharma storage, we design backup loops tied to your generators.
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