| 65 T T Bernadette Cooney Holding the highest MPI score achievable Its highly skilled team includes forklift operators and a dedicated quality assurance team. Realcool Cold Storage STORAGE Realcool Cold Storage of Mount Manganui sets the standard in cold storage, having consistently achieved the highest level of compliance requirements from the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI). A three-way family partnership with a legacy spanning 30 years, Realcool Cold Storage offers a comprehensive suite of cold storage services, including storage at temperatures ranging from -20 to +20 degrees Celsius, blast freezing, export reefer packing, import reefer unloading, and transitional facility services. Its general manager Graeme James says they currently hold the highest MPI score achievable of 6.2 indicating the highest levels of cold storage compliance and handling. “Our clients can rest assured our cold storage services are carried out to the highest standards,” says Graeme. “To maintain this score, we must undergo audits every six months, so we’re consistent and experienced and you can rely on us 100 percent.” Additionally, Realcool is Biosecurity NZ Certified, MPI RMP Registered (S250), USFDA Registered, CN Certified, and EU Certified. These certifications ensure that they meet the strictest quality and safety standards, providing peace of mind for their clients. The company’s services are versatile, catering to both importers needing MPI-approved unloading and exporters preparing products for shipping and transit. They also offer transitional biosecurity services, ensuring that imported goods meet New Zealand’s stringent biosecurity requirements. “We’re an MPI approved transitional facility which means we are accredited to receive containers needing inspection before they’re cleared for entry into the country.” “To maintain this score, we must undergo audits every six months, so we’re consistent and experienced and you can rely on us 100 percent.” Realcool specialises in storing chilled and frozen products. They handle a variety of products, from meat and dairy to seafood and fruit. They serve a wide range of primary producers and food manufacturers, including Bakel, AFFCO, and Silver Fern Farms. Realcool Cold Storage at the corner of Triton Ave and Mark Road, boasts a significant storage capacity, with 5,000 pallet space of storage and freezing capacity for 400 tonnes of product per week. “We efficiently load out about 15 containers a week,” says Graeme, “that’s 20-to-40-foot containers in preparation for export.” This capability is bolstered by their advanced refrigeration technology, including blast-freezing, which can freeze over 120 tonnes of product within 24 hours. Their location near the Port of Tauranga, New Zealand’s largest port, provides logistical advantages, saving time and money for clients. The company’s strength lies in its highly skilled team, which includes supply chain managers, forklift operators, and a dedicated quality assurance team. “Our employees are experienced, responsive, and respectful, ensuring that all products are handled with the utmost care. The company employs a team of 20, covering everything from office administration to day and night shift supervisors, and MPI compliance assessors.” They also provide management solutions for inventory stock control and MPI electronic certification. Realcool’s commitment to quality is evident in their continuous investment in the latest technology and facilities upgrades. Offering unparalleled convenience for businesses looking to store and transport products, Realcool are also committed to community wellbeing by reserving 13 pallet spaces to store frozen goods at no charge, on behalf of the Good Neighbour Bay of Plenty charitable trust community foodbank. Your Business, Your Industry, Your News. Each edition priority delivered to your door. i i i i li . www.waterfordpress.co.nz/subscriptions . t f . . / i ti 03 983 5525 Stay informed; we work with business owners and decision-makers across all economic sectors, profiling their success. t i f r ; r it i r i i - r r ll i t r , r fili t ir . businessnorth From chilled for blasting, storage, and loadout to most export destinations‒Realcool has you covered. Licenses include China, USA, EU, and many more; Transitional facility for imports. 21 Mark Road, PO Box 5112, Mt Maunganui 3150 07 575 4821 | www.realcool.co.nz Full service transport & storage facilities based in Mt Maunganui, centrally located to the Port of Tauranga & surrounding areas. Full MPI approved transitional facility, reefer & dry storage available with the ability to store 70 containers on power. PROUDLY SUPPORTING REAL COOL 07 574 4241 info@raymondtransport.co.nz www.raymondtransport.co.nz
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