Business Details
47 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Industrial Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Solutions
Established in 1979, 3CL is a family-run industrial refrigeration and air conditioning contractor with in-house design, build, and consultancy capabilities. Our team of engineers delivers end-to-end solutions from concept to commissioning, supported by a computerised maintenance management system. We specialise in refrigeration plant design, air conditioning systems, and control software, operating under BS EN ISO 9001:2015 quality standards audited by LRQA. With a workforce of 30 employees and an annual turnover of 5 million, we serve food, civil engineering, leisure, and industrial process sectors from our Telford headquarters.Our commitment to environmental responsibility includes promoting natural refrigerants like ammonia and carbon dioxide, alongside solar-powered operations. We maintain local business relationships through targeted client engagement and repeat orders, offering 24/7 emergency support and bespoke service packages tailored to client needs.
Services
Refrigeration Plants
Control Systems
Service Maintenance
Containerised Plants
Condensing Units
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer in-house design and build capabilities for tailored refrigeration systems
- Our ISO 9001 certification ensures quality across all operations
- We provide 24/7 emergency service with dedicated call centres
- Our use of natural refrigerants reduces environmental impact
- We maintain client-specific KPIs and cloud-based service documentation
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
Services
Refrigeration Plants
We design and manufacture custom refrigeration plants using natural refrigerants like ammonia and carbon dioxide. Our systems prioritise energy efficiency to reduce indirect emissions. Clients receive comprehensive maintenance manuals and cloud-based documentation access.
Control Systems
Our Trend BMS-integrated control systems enable real-time monitoring and remote diagnostics. We provide automated alarm handling with SMS/email notifications. Bespoke software solutions optimise system performance and maintenance forecasting.
Service Maintenance
We offer tailored maintenance packages from basic labour to comprehensive contracts. Our 24/7 call centres dispatch engineers with vehicle tracking integration. Services include vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and refrigerant management.
Containerised Plants
We design and build prefabricated containerised refrigeration systems for rapid deployment. These units incorporate energy-efficient designs and natural refrigerants. Complete documentation and training are provided upon installation.
Condensing Units
Our custom condensing units utilise HFC, ammonia, or CO2 refrigerants. Systems include integrated control strategies for optimal performance. We provide full lifecycle support from design to decommissioning documentation.
Questions
What industries does 3CL serve?
We specialise in refrigeration solutions for food processing, civil engineering, leisure facilities, and industrial process sectors.
Do you offer emergency maintenance services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency support with dedicated call centres and on-call engineers available year-round.
What environmental initiatives do you implement?
We promote natural refrigerants like ammonia and CO2, design energy-efficient systems, and operate solar-powered facilities with LED lighting and air source heat pumps.
How do you ensure service quality?
Our ISO 9001-certified processes include computerised maintenance management, cloud documentation, and client-specific KPI reporting for all projects.
Can you handle international projects?
Our Trend BMS integration enables remote monitoring and support for global installations, with alarm systems that notify both our engineers and client personnel.
What documentation do you provide?
We supply comprehensive operating manuals in paper and electronic formats, including risk assessments, maintenance records, and M&E drawings.
