Dairy & Food Processing

Why Dairy & Food Processing Chooses Furphy

Food safety, hygiene, and reliability are crucial in dairy and food processing. Anything less won’t do. J. Furphy & Sons Group has been trusted to fabricate stainless steel tanks and vessels for Australia's food and beverage sector for decades, and we take that responsibility with serious pride. Our Shepparton facility located in the heart of Australia's dairy country is purpose-built for stainless manufacturing to the exacting and strict standards food processing demands.

The Furphy Advantage for Dairy & Food Processing

Furphy combines a deep history and experience in the dairy sector with our renowned engineering capability and local manufacturing capabilities to deliver only the best for our dairy and food industries.

We work tirelessly to provide food processors equipment that meets hygiene standards, fits your production, and is built bot for high demand and the long haul.

Our Shepparton location puts us at the centre of Australia's dairy industry, with the valued relationships and local knowledge to match.

Food-grade stainless fabrication We fabricate in 304 and 316 stainless steel to meet food safety requirements, with finishes specified for product contact, non-contact, and washdown surfaces.

Deep dairy sector experience Situated in Victoria’s dairy processing capital, Shepparton, we have longstanding relationships with major dairy companies and have a deep understanding your operational needs and regulatory environment.

Custom design and engineering Every tank and vessel is designed to your specification – capacity, fittings, jacket type, insulation, and integration with existing plant equipment.

CIP and hygiene design capability Vessels are designed for clean-in-place compatibility, with internal geometry and finish specifications that minimise harbouring points and support effective sanitation.

Reliable Australian manufacturing Locally designed and built with no extended lead times from overseas, and full traceability of materials and workmanship.

Services for Agriculture & Rural

Stainless Steel Tanks & Vessels 

Custom-fabricated stainless steel storage tanks, process vessels, silos, hoppers, and mixing tanks for dairy, beverage, and food manufacturing. Designed and built at our Shepparton facility to your specifications.

Fabrication

Stainless and mild steel fabrication for food processing plant accompanying our stainless steel tanks and vessels including platforms, walkways, equipment frames, and support structures.

Industrial Blast & Paint 

Protective coatings for non-contact steel in food processing environments -external frames, plant structures, and building steelwork requiring chemical-resistant finishes.

Hot Dip Galvanizing

For non-contact structural steel and plant infrastructure within food processing facilities where long-term corrosion protection is essential.

Challenges & Solutions  

Dairy & Food Processing Challenges: How Furphy Helps

Food safety and hygienic design We design tanks and vessels to HACCP principles, minimising harbouring points, specifying appropriate internal finishes, and ensuring weld quality and surface treatment meets food contact requirements.
CIP compatibility Our vessels are designed and fabricated for clean-in-place compatibility, with self-draining geometry, appropriate spray coverage, and smooth internal welds to support effective sanitation.
Product contamination risk 316 stainless steel is specified for product contact surfaces where chloride resistance is required. Internal surface finishes are specified to suit the product, from mechanical polish to electropolish where required.
Tight commissioning windows Food processing plants operate on tight turnaround windows. Our project management and fabrication planning all happens in-house and is geared to meet installation deadlines, including staged delivery where required.

Recent Dairy & Food Processing Projects

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Resources

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Frequently Asked Questions

We work primarily with 304 and 316 stainless steel, with grade selection driven by the application -product type, cleaning chemical exposure, and environmental conditions.

Yes. Our engineering team works from your process parameters such as capacity, temperatures, pressures, fittings, and CIP requirements to produce a vessel designed for your specific application.

Yes. We fabricate fermenters, conditioning tanks, bright beer tanks, and associated brewery vessels. Brewing is a signature part of our stainless tank business.

We offer a range of mechanical finishes from 2B through to No. 4 and mirror polish. Electropolishing is available through specialist subcontractors where required.

Yes. Insulated and clad tanks for temperature-sensitive dairy and food processing applications are part of our standard offering. We can specify insulation thickness and cladding material to suit your requirements.

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