Every successful commercial refrigeration project is measured by more than the day it is installed. The true test of a refrigeration system is how reliably it performs years later. For restaurants, dependable refrigeration protects stock, supports daily operations, reduces maintenance costs, and provides peace of mind that valuable frozen products remain at the correct storage temperature.
While many businesses believe that purchasing brand new refrigeration equipment is the only way to achieve long term reliability, this project demonstrates that carefully selected pre owned equipment, combined with expert engineering, can deliver exceptional performance while significantly reducing capital expenditure.
This case study showcases how Glotech Group helped Bin Rashied Pizza Restaurant establish its new Diep River branch by sourcing, installing, and commissioning a high quality second hand walk in freezer that continues to perform flawlessly more than three years after installation.
The project is an excellent example of how technical expertise, industry relationships, and honest advice can create outstanding value for a client without compromising quality or reliability.
Glotech Group has proudly provided commercial refrigeration services to Bin Rashied for many years.
Our relationship extends beyond emergency repairs and routine servicing. Through preventative maintenance, technical support, refrigeration upgrades, and new installations, we have helped ensure the restaurant group continues operating with dependable refrigeration systems across multiple locations.
When Bin Rashied planned to open its new branch in Diep River, the owners required a reliable walk in freezer capable of supporting the restaurant’s growing demand for frozen food storage.
As with any business expansion, managing capital expenditure was an important consideration.
Rather than simply recommending the purchase of a brand new freezer room, Glotech Group explored every available option that would deliver the greatest long term value.
One of the advantages of working in commercial refrigeration for more than 15 years is building trusted relationships throughout the industry.
At the time Bin Rashied was searching for a freezer installation, Glotech Group was also assisting another long standing client who had unfortunately decided to close their business.
Their commercial refrigeration equipment was relatively new, professionally maintained, and remained in excellent operating condition.
Instead of allowing quality refrigeration equipment to be sold without consideration, Glotech Group immediately recognised an opportunity that would benefit both businesses.
We recommended that Bin Rashied inspect the equipment before making a purchasing decision.
Following a detailed assessment, it became clear that the freezer represented exceptional value.
The refrigeration system was structurally sound, mechanically reliable, and ideally suited to the client’s operational requirements.
At Glotech Group, our objective is not simply to sell new equipment.
Our responsibility is to recommend the solution that best serves the client’s operational and financial interests.
Although supplying a brand new freezer would have been the easier commercial decision, it would not necessarily have been the best decision for the client.
Because the available equipment remained in outstanding condition, we confidently recommended purchasing the pre owned freezer instead.
This advice allowed Bin Rashied to obtain a commercial refrigeration system capable of delivering years of dependable service while dramatically reducing the initial investment.
Before committing to the installation, every major refrigeration component underwent detailed inspection.
Our technicians carefully assessed:
Only after confirming that the equipment met our engineering standards did we proceed with the installation.
This inspection process ensures that every refrigeration system installed by Glotech Group, whether new or pre owned, is capable of delivering reliable long term performance.
Once the equipment arrived on site, the installation was carefully planned to ensure efficient commissioning.
The project included:
Every stage of the installation followed recognised refrigeration engineering practices.
Careful attention was given to insulation quality, refrigeration airflow, door sealing, and electrical safety to ensure the freezer would operate efficiently from the first day of service.
Once commissioned, the freezer quickly demonstrated stable operating temperatures and dependable refrigeration performance.
The system integrated seamlessly into Bin Rashied’s daily kitchen operations, providing reliable frozen storage for ingredients while supporting the restaurant’s growing customer demand.
From the very beginning, the refrigeration system operated exactly as intended without requiring corrective adjustments or unexpected repairs.
Perhaps the greatest measure of this project’s success is its performance over time.
Today, more than three years after installation, the freezer continues operating exceptionally well.
During this period:
The only maintenance carried out has been scheduled preventative servicing twice each year.
This demonstrates that quality installation, proper commissioning, and regular preventative maintenance remain the foundation of long term refrigeration reliability.
Commercial walk in freezer installations represent a significant investment for restaurants.
The cost of purchasing a brand new 4 metre by 4 metre walk in freezer has increased substantially over recent years due to higher equipment prices, manufacturing costs, and imported component pricing.
Through Glotech Group’s industry network and technical evaluation, Bin Rashied secured a refrigeration system that delivered outstanding value.
Compared with purchasing an equivalent new installation, the client saved more than 80 percent of the expected capital cost.
These savings allowed the business to allocate investment towards other areas of the new restaurant while still obtaining a commercial refrigeration system capable of delivering dependable long term performance.
The project demonstrates that cost effectiveness should never be confused with lower quality.
When equipment is properly selected, professionally inspected, and correctly installed, pre owned refrigeration systems can continue operating successfully for many years.
Although the freezer has never required repairs, it has continued receiving scheduled preventative maintenance every six months.
These routine service visits include:
Preventative maintenance allows minor issues to be identified before they develop into costly breakdowns while helping maximise equipment lifespan and operating efficiency.
With more than 15 years of experience, Glotech Group provides commercial refrigeration solutions for restaurants, hospitality groups, supermarkets, food manufacturers, seafood processors, butcheries, pharmaceutical facilities, warehouses, and industrial businesses throughout South Africa.
Our services include:
Our experience allows us to recommend practical, cost effective solutions based on the client’s operational requirements rather than simply selling equipment.
The Bin Rashied walk in freezer installation in Diep River demonstrates that successful refrigeration projects are built on technical expertise, honest advice, and long term thinking.
By recommending a carefully selected pre owned freezer that met our engineering standards, Glotech Group helped the client achieve exceptional value while avoiding unnecessary capital expenditure.
More than three years later, the results speak for themselves. The freezer continues to operate without repairs, requiring only routine preventative maintenance while providing dependable performance every day.
The project remains one of the most cost effective commercial refrigeration installations completed by Glotech Group and reflects our commitment to delivering solutions that create lasting value for our clients.
Whether sourcing new equipment, relocating existing refrigeration systems, or identifying quality pre owned solutions, Glotech Group combines more than 15 years of commercial refrigeration experience with practical engineering expertise to deliver installations that perform reliably for years to come across Cape Town and throughout South Africa.
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