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Located in the village of Tollesbury, on the Essex coast, the 820-square-metre building is now home to the entire range of Plug&Cool products, as well as a production workshop and testing facility. Since its inception at the beginning of 2017, the Plug&Cool brand has gone from strength to strength, and therefore, the need to expand the production and storage facilities has increased.
A history of fan-building
For over 30 years, Gibbons Engineering has manufactured the UK’s most energy-efficient grain cooling fans, supplying them to the re-sale market. These fans are now produced and tested at Plug&Cool before being shipped directly to customers across the UK, whilst adhering to the prestigious ISO9001, ISO45001 and ISO14001 standards that Gibbons Engineering Group have been accredited with for many years.
When the Plug&Cool brand was created in 2017, the development of a new housing facility seemed necessary to drive the company forward and cement its place as the UK’s leading supplier of grain conditioning products.
The new facility
The new Plug&Cool building houses the entire range of products, from Fans and Pedestals to Aeration Spears and Multi-Zone Control Panels. There’s ample space for stock, but also enough space for the production team to continue working on large fan orders throughout the year. Established for over 55 years, the Gibbons Electric Motor has powered the Plug&Cool aluminium grain cooling fans since day one. Gibbons and Plug&Cool have always supported farmers with additional farm services, including the supply of pumps, motors, and gearboxes, which will now be operating from the new Plug&Cool building.
There are three LGV spaces available, making it easier for deliveries from the Plug&Cool warehouse. As part of Plug&Cool’s commitment to a greener future, solar panels have been installed on the roof to power operations, making the building energy self-sufficient. The installation of EV charge points and solar panels demonstrates Plug&Cool’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and building a greener future. Staff and customers who have already made the switch to an electric vehicle will benefit from these charging stations.
More space for an expanding product range
Since launching Plug&Cool Outdoor last year, demand for space has increased. Many farmers up and down the country have already adopted underfloor cooling, and orders are already being taken for new grain stores. The complete Plug&Cool Outdoor kit includes a 1-metre capped pedestal, a perforated steel base, a steel marker, and a 2.2 kW Plug&Cool Outdoor Fan. The pedestal is made from twin-walled polymer, making them extremely durable compared with other metal alternatives. The pedestal also comes with the popular pedestal adaptor with a grain cap, enabling farmers to switch to standard indoor grain cooling if necessary.
The Plug&Cool Outdoor system is built with farmers in mind, and new features have been added to make life simple. The thick and sturdy steel base plate can be retrofitted to most underfloor grain systems, so farmers can easily make the switch. The pedestals are built to last as they are manufactured from durable plastic. And most importantly, the Plug&Cool 2.2Kw Grain Fan has an additional rain canopy fitted to the motor. The rain canopy prevents rainwater from entering the motor and affecting the performance of the bearings. The outdoor fan can withstand the toughest weather conditions, so there’s less chance of any problems.
