Cooling Tanks for the Production of Artisanal Ice Cream

Van der Poel Ice is a family business that has been making artisanal (scoop) ice cream for four generations. At the helm are brother and sister Pieter and Meike van der Poel, who now run various branches in the eastern Netherlands. Their ice cream has won various awards, including five gold and multiple silver medals. The ice cream parlor in Enschede was named Ice Cream Parlor of the Year in 2010.

The Challenge

IBC tanks were used for liquid storage, but they occupied considerable floor space, lacked integrated cooling, and required frequent movement throughout the facility.

The Journey

Plans for a new production hall created the opportunity to implement a more efficient storage and cooling solution. Following consultation with a Mueller cooling specialist, three O-500 cooling tanks were installed, each with a 2,000-liter capacity, allowing three different mixes to be cooled and stored separately. Pieter van der Poel chose Mueller's cooling tanks in consultation with ice cream specialist Peter ter Laak for several reasons. First of all, because of others' positive experiences.

The Solution

The cooling tank immediately cools and thoroughly mixes the product through its agitator. User-friendly operation and an automatic cleaning process also provide significant improvements over the previous system.

The Result

Working with the Mueller cooling tank is easy, and the system works well. The device does exactly what it is supposed to do. In short, the Mueller cooling tank has made the production process more efficient and less labor-intensive.