At Wessex Refrigeration Hire, we love seeing local businesses thrive. There is nothing quite like watching a company grow, expand its product range, and reach new customers. But as any business owner knows, growth brings its own set of challenges — especially when you are dealing with premium, temperature-sensitive products.

Recently, we had the pleasure of working with Devon Hampers, an award-winning provider of high-quality local produce. Their story is a perfect example of how the right infrastructure can unlock new opportunities. Here is how we helped them solve a critical cold storage challenge and keep their delicious products in perfect condition.

Devon Hampers has built a fantastic reputation for delivering the very best of the South West to doors across the UK. From clotted cream to artisan cheese, their commitment to quality is second to none.

Recently, they secured a prestigious new contract to distribute a range of artisan ice cream crafted from local Devon milk. This was a fantastic opportunity, but it presented a significant logistical hurdle. Ice cream is notoriously unforgiving — it requires consistent, deep-freeze temperatures to maintain its texture and quality.

Their existing storage capacity wasn’t enough to handle this new volume. They needed a solution that was:

They needed a partner who could move quickly and understand the specific needs of high-value food distribution. That’s where we came in!

We worked closely with the team at Devon Hampers to understand their projected volumes and workflow. It became clear that a standard “off-the-shelf” rental unit wouldn’t quite cut it. They needed a dedicated space that acted as a distribution hub.

We designed and installed a large-scale modular freezer room directly on their site.

The impact was immediate. With the new cold storage facility in place, Devon Hampers could confidently take on the new contract without worrying about storage bottlenecks.