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Tay Valley Forest District commissioned Williams Scotland to design a transportable deer processing and larder unit that can be moved according to need. Williams’ unique solution is a purpose built heavy duty, steel container with a modular construction preparation area and cold store to rear. Up to 40 carcases are moved on heavy duty hanging rails and carriers.
As you would expect the preparation area meets with the current Safe Food Certification requirements with stainless steel sinks, tabling and washhand basin, and heavy duty fully sealed, non slip flooring. Provision for a hot water supply complete with knee operated valves for safe performance and for areas without mains water supply, a UV water filter is fitted as standard as is an electric insect-o-cuter. Since the installation of the Tummel Bridge larder, a further two have been supplied to Scottish National Heritage at Craig Meagadh and Buchan Forest District at Huntly. The company has also responded to the needs of the Forestry Commission to develop ‘transportable deer larders’, a storage solution for the safe holding and transition of deer carcases. The Forestry Commission, as part of its membership of the Scottish Quality Wild Venison scheme, is responsible for culling deer and ensuring that meat is subjected to a rigid programme of inspected quality standard and traceability from the wilds to storage to the plate. Williams Refrigeration was asked to devise a bespoke solution to ensure deer carcasses are kept in clean, hygienic conditions free from contamination, to meet stringent safety guidelines, prior to them being uplifted by the game dealer for processing, packing and labelling. The challenges Williams faced were that the coldroom had to be transportable, sizeable and flexible. The coldrooms also had to incorporate a variety of apparatus and equipment to allow stalkers to conduct their day-to-day activities. Williams built a modular steel container insulated with coldroom panels. It incorporates a preparation area, stainless steel sinks and benches, an overhead rail for holding deer carcases and sealed hydraulic floor with built-in hose and floor gulley and, with a condensing unit for maintaining accurate temperature conditions. Totally portable, the coldroom gives the Forestry Commission the ability to relocate should the need arise to target higher deer densities in other woodland areas. Williams also proved its ability to meet unusual and demanding specification requirements by installing a small-insulated housing box above the running rail. This unusual fixture allows carcasses to be hoisted above the rail thereby compying with health and safety legislation, avoiding double handling and contact with the floor. Mark Duncan, Wildlife Ranger Manager, Forestry Commission Scotland, and comments: ‘We were very impressed by the manner in which Williams dealt with this challenge. They responded pro-actively and presented a series of innovative solutions to help us to achieve our aims. We have to operate to a rigid programme of quality and the system provided by Williams allows us to work within strict hygiene conditions, which also addresses important environmental and animal issues. “The Williams unique transportable deer larder has the capacity to comfortably store hanging deer carcasses in the larder. It also accommodates the number of stalkers who could be working at any one time and due to its portable nature, it can be relocated to ensure best working efficiencies.” Following the success of the steel container lardrer, Williams has developed a lightweight version and has supplied 15 of this type to the FC. More details on Williams’ extensive range of products from commercial refrigeration to bakery equipment and local distributors are available on freephone 0800 526517 or visit www.williams-refrigeration.com Other larder solutions Dawson will rent cold storage to you from £50/week, including 24/7 maintenance support. 0117 937 3310 www.dawsongroup.co.uk Deer larder built for a Perthshire estate, holds more than 20 carcases with prep room, £20,000. 01672 512586 www.tarrant-aircon.com Built into clients’ building, capacity 15 carcases, costs around £25,000 from Williams Refrigeration 0800 526517 or visit www.williams-refrigeration.com Williams refrigeration’s internal deer larder accommodates ten carcases with package and equipment. It costs around £12,000. 0800 526517 or visit www.williams-refrigeration.com External weatherproof larder erected on client concrete base, capacity 20 carcases, costs around £32,000 from Williams Refrigeration. 0800 526517 or visit www.williams-refrigeration.com
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