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Keep Your Process Cool and Your Products Safe

Reliable Cooling for Food Safety, Process Efficiency, and Product Quality

Cooling Towers are Essential to Food Processing & Cold Storage Operations

In food processing plants and cold storage facilities, cooling towers do more than just manage heat—they protect product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance. Whether you’re cooling process equipment, refrigeration systems, or production environments, reliable cooling is a critical link in your quality control process.

But cooling towers in food facilities face unique challenges—exposure to organic matter, oils, airborne contaminants, and harsh cleaning chemicals that accelerate fouling, scaling, and corrosion. Add in increasing pressure to reduce energy costs and meet sustainability goals, and it’s clear these systems need specialized care.

That’s where OBR Cooling Towers comes in. We help food processing and cold storage facilities optimize cooling tower performance, protect product quality, and extend equipment life, all while ensuring compliance with food safety standards and energy efficiency targets.

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Maintain Temperature Control

Maintain safe, compliant temperatures for food processing and storage

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Improve Efficiency

Improve cooling efficiency to reduce energy costs
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Reduce Downtime

Prevent costly production delays with proactive maintenance and repairs
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Combat Corrosion

Extend cooling tower service life with corrosion-resistant materials and custom upgrades

Our Core Services

At OBR Cooling Towers, we provide a comprehensive range of services to ensure your cooling systems operate at peak performance. From proactive maintenance to custom-built solutions, our expertise ensures longevity, efficiency, and reliability for your cooling towers. Whether you need routine inspections, new installations, repairs, or high-quality replacement parts, our team is committed to delivering the best solutions for your industry needs.

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Service Group

Cleanings, preventative maintenance, and documentation for performance optimization.

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Construction & Repairs

Tower upgrades, structural repairs, and installation for all makes and models.

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Inspections

Examination of critical mechanical components, structural integrity, and safety requirements.

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Parts Warehouse

High-quality, ready-to-ship OEM and after-market cooling tower components.

By The Numbers

With decades of experience and a nationwide reach, OBR Cooling Towers is the trusted leader in cooling tower solutions. Our dedicated team, expansive resources, and commitment to innovation ensure top-tier service and efficiency for every client.

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Years In Business

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Tower Construction, Upgrades & Installation

Engineering & Design of Cooling Towers for Maximum Efficiency

OBR Cooling Towers specializes in construction, engineered solutions, and upgrades to ensure your cooling systems are optimized for performance and longevity. Whether you're building from the ground up or retrofitting an existing tower, our team delivers cutting-edge solutions tailored to the food and beverage industry, including food processing and cold storage facilities.

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Tower Construction & Repairs

Built for Performance

Our cooling tower construction services provide state-of-the-art designs and materials to meet modern industry standards. For your existing towers or if your facility needs a new modular cooling tower or field-erected tower, OBR ensures precision and efficiency in every project, with a focus on food safety and contamination control.

What We Offer:

  • Custom-Engineered Towers: 
  • Designed to match your facility’s cooling demands for new or existing towers.
  • Modular & Field-Erected Towers: Scalable solutions for food processing and cold storage applications.
  • FRP & Steel Construction: Corrosion-resistant materials designed for food-safe environments.
  • Turnkey Installation Services: From design to commissioning, we handle it all.
  • Corrosion-resistant FRP conversions to withstand chemical cleaning and process water contaminants common in food processing.

Contact Us to discuss your new cooling tower project today.

Upgrades & Repairs

Custom Cooling Tower Optimization

Enhance the performance and longevity of your existing cooling towers with OBR’s upgrade and repair solutions. Our expert technicians evaluate your system and implement strategic enhancements to boost efficiency, reduce energy costs, and prevent costly failures while adhering to the highest food safety standards.

Key Upgrade & Repair Services:

  • Fill Media Replacement: Improve water distribution and heat exchange for precise temperature control.
  • Fan & Motor Upgrades: Enhance airflow and operational efficiency in food processing environments.
  • Structural Reinforcements: Extend lifespan with steel and FRP reinforcements built for food-safe applications.
  • Corrosion Protection: Prevent degradation and maintain long-term reliability in food-grade settings.
  • OEM replacement parts, fan stack replacements, and mechanical system retrofits designed for food-safe environments.

Contact us to schedule an assessment of your cooling tower upgrades and repairs.

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Service Solutions Group

Comprehensive Cooling Tower Maintenance for Maximum Performance

At OBR Cooling Towers, our Service Solutions Group provides comprehensive cooling tower maintenance programs designed to maximize efficiency, extend equipment lifespan, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. With a proactive approach to inspections, cleaning, and preventative maintenance, we help food processing and cold storage facilities prevent costly breakdowns and improve overall performance. Whether you're looking for routine service or emergency support, our team of experts delivers the highest level of care to keep your cooling systems running smoothly.

Cleaning & Decontamination

Maintain Peak Efficiency & Food Safety

Cooling towers in food processing and cold storage facilities are highly susceptible to dirt buildup, scale accumulation, and biological growth, which can lead to efficiency losses and contamination risks. Our cleaning and decontamination services ensure optimal heat transfer, reduce microbial contamination, and extend the longevity of your system while adhering to strict food safety protocols.

Our Process Includes:

  • Hyper-chlorination and surfactant applications for bacteria and algae control
  • Pressure washing to remove debris, scale, and biofilm
  • Fill media deep cleaning to improve water distribution and efficiency
  • Basin and distribution system flushing to prevent blockages
  • Post-cleaning water treatment recommendations

 

By maintaining a clean and decontaminated cooling tower, you reduce downtime, improve energy efficiency, and comply with ASHRAE and OSHA regulations.

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Preventative Maintenance

Maintain Peak Efficiency & Compliance

A well-executed preventative maintenance program helps extend the lifespan of your cooling tower while minimizing operational disruptions. OBR Cooling Towers offers customized maintenance plans tailored to food processing and cold storage facilities, ensuring that minor issues don’t turn into major failures that could jeopardize product safety.

Key Preventative Maintenance Services:

  • Oil & Lubrication Services: Extend the life of fans, motors, and gearboxes critical for temperature-sensitive environments.
  • Belt & Drive System Adjustments: Ensure proper alignment and tensioning for reliable cooling performance.
  • Fan Blade & Pitch Optimization: Improve airflow and cooling efficiency for food-grade applications.
  • Water Treatment & Scale Prevention: Reduce the risk of corrosion, fouling, and bacterial contamination.
  • Comprehensive Performance Logging: Track system health to meet regulatory compliance.
  • Fast mobilization for planned maintenance shutdowns and emergency repairs to prevent production delays.

Regular preventative maintenance significantly reduces energy costs, prevents emergency repairs, and ensures compliance with industry and food safety standards.

Parts Warehouse

High-Quality Components, Fast Delivery

OBR Cooling Towers maintains a fully stocked Parts Warehouse to ensure fast, reliable access to essential cooling tower components. Our extensive inventory includes OEM and aftermarket parts, allowing us to provide tailored solutions for various cooling tower models and configurations used in food processing and cold storage. Whether you need routine replacements or emergency repairs, our parts team ensures minimal downtime and maximum efficiency for your cooling system.

What We Offer:

  • OEM & Aftermarket Parts: Sourced from top manufacturers for guaranteed compatibility.
  • Essential Cooling Components: Nozzles, drift eliminators, fill media, motors, fan blades, and more.
  • Custom Fabrication: In-house manufacturing for specialized cooling tower components.
  • Nationwide Shipping: Fast, reliable delivery from our strategically located warehouses.
  • Expert Support: Our specialists help you find the right parts for your system’s unique needs.


Contact us for assistance in selecting and ordering the right components for your cooling tower.

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Inspections

Ensure System Reliability

Regular cooling tower inspections are critical for identifying potential issues before they escalate into costly repairs. Our inspection services provide a detailed analysis of your system’s condition, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with OSHA, FDA, and industry food safety standards.

What We Inspect:

  • Structural integrity and corrosion risks
  • Water distribution system and fill media condition
  • Mechanical components, including fans, motors, and gearboxes
  • Vibration analysis for predictive maintenance
  • Thermal efficiency evaluations to optimize cooling capacity

 

Our expert team delivers a comprehensive inspection report with actionable insights and repair recommendations to enhance your system’s reliability while prioritizing food safety and compliance.

Reasons to work with

OBR Cooling Towers

A Trusted Partner for Food Processing & Cold Storage Facilities

With decades of experience supporting food production plants, cold storage facilities, and temperature-controlled distribution centers, OBR Cooling Towers understands the unique pressures your industry faces. From HAACP requirements to FDA and USDA audits, we deliver cooling tower solutions tailored to protect both your products and your reputation.

Expertise

Cooling Tower Engineers with Food & Beverage Expertise

Nationwide Service

Nationwide Service & Responsive Support

Comprehensive Inspection

Comprehensive Inspections, Reports & Compliance Documentation

OEM Parts

Access to OEM Parts & Custom Fabrication for Aging Systems

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