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Commercial Freeze Dryer Systems

At Cuddon Freeze Dry, we manufacture high-quality industrial freeze dryers and premium freeze-drying equipment for a wide range of commercial applications. As a family-owned and operated business, we were established in 1963 and have made a name for ourselves as leaders in innovation, technology and skill. With a trusted team of designers, steel workers, engineers, fitters and more, we optimise the performance of each freeze dryer to ensure unrivalled customer satisfaction and reliability for years to come.

Our four product ranges are expertly designed for performance and scalability. Our collaborative design and build service combines our decades of expertise with your product requirements, helping us to design and build the ideal commercial freeze dryer to give your business a competitive edge - no matter what industry you’re in. Manufactured in New Zealand, we employ an experienced local workforce who guarantee quality throughout the design and build process to create products you can count on.

Our Range

General Purpose Freeze Dryers

  • Flagship General Purpose Range (GPC) of commercial freeze dryer machines
  • Designed and optimised to suit the broadest selection of products and applications.
  • Uses natural CO2 refrigerant.
  • Large commercial freeze dryers combining high performance and large product capacity.
  • Low running costs and a reduced environmental footprint.

 

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Cannabis Freeze Dryers

  • Hi-Lyph Range (HL) is optimised for cannabis and other leafy bulky products.
  • Based on our GPC Range while boasting a few key design changes to optimise it to dry Cannabis.
  • Design features:
    • wider shelf spacing as standard
    • pre-programmed recipes developed specifically for cannabis products.

 

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Low Temperature Freeze Dryers

  • Low-Temperature Range (LT) industrial freeze dryer machines are specifically designed for:
    • products that are difficult to freeze.
    • high sugar or acid content products.
  • Based on the GPC Range, the product capacity remains the same.
  • Ice coil is set at a significantly lower temperature.
  • Operated using R507 refrigerant.

 

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Document Freeze Dryers

  • Document Dryer Range (DD) of industrial freeze dryers have been developed and optimised specifically for document drying and disaster relief.
  • Cartons of documents or books can be placed in the supplied product trolley.
  • Furniture and textiles can also be dried in these large product chambers.
  • Operated using R507 refrigerant.
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Our Process

We work with our clients to design freeze dryers that meet the needs of their business.

Our team of expert builders construct high-quality freeze dryers using the best materials and expert craftsmanship.

To ensure the very best results, we install your brand-new freeze dryer for optimal performance and leave no margin for error.

We go above and beyond to commission your freeze dryer into the very best working condition.

Our team will train you and your team on everything there is to know about your new freeze dryer so you can use it with confidence and ease.

Why talk to Cuddon Freeze Dry?

Over 60 years’ experience
As a leading freeze dryer manufacturer, we design high-quality machines with energy and cost efficiency in mind for sustainability, profitability and consistency in the quality of your product.

Complete turnkey solution
Collaborate, Consult, Design, Build, Install, Training & After Support.

Local teams
Global manufacturing, local support network across the globe.

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Meet the Team

Terry Duff

Chief Executive Officer

Blair Kibblewhite

Freeze Dry Sales Executive

Region: Oceania & Global

Lloyd Parks

Freeze Dry Sales Executive

Region: USA, Canada
& South America

Linc Burgess

Freeze Dry Sales Executive

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Upcoming Trade Events

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Pet Food Forum – Kansas City, USA

Where the global pet food industry does business.

MJBizCon – Las Vegas USA

MJBizCon is where you FUEL YOUR FIRE. Ignite your passion, spark conversations, gain critical insights, and forge the business partnerships needed to achieve fire-status in the cannabis industry. It all starts here.

Pack Expo 2024 – Chicago USA

When you attend PACK EXPO International, you have the opportunity to see the latest and greatest advances in packaging and processing technology first hand.

International Cannabis Business Conference

The ICBC Berlin serves as a crucial platform for professionals in the cannabis industry, offering them a chance to connect, learn, and grow their businesses.

NZ Petfood Association Annual Conference – NZ

NZPFA is to conserve, promote and advance the interests and welfare of Pet Food Manufacturers in New Zealand

International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) – Atlanta USA

IPPE is the world's largest annual poultry, feed, and meat technology exposition. All segments of the industries are represented.