A broken commercial cooler or freezer can become a serious problem in a matter of hours.
Restaurants, grocery stores, bars, caterers, food manufacturers, schools, churches, and other businesses depend on reliable refrigeration to protect food inventory. When a walk-in cooler or freezer stops working, waiting several days for a permanent repair may not be an option.
That is where commercial emergency cold storage can help.
JTS Trailers provides refrigerated and freezer trailer rentals throughout the Greater Green Bay, Fox Valley, Door County, and surrounding areas of Northeast Wisconsin. Our trailers can provide temporary, temperature-controlled storage while your business works through an unexpected refrigeration problem.
What Is Emergency Cold Storage?
Emergency cold storage is temporary refrigerated or frozen storage used when a business's normal refrigeration system is unavailable, overloaded, or being repaired.
A refrigerated trailer can provide additional space for products that need to remain cold, while a freezer trailer can provide temporary frozen storage.
Instead of throwing away valuable inventory or scrambling to find another storage facility, businesses can move their products into a temperature-controlled trailer and keep their operation moving.
When Might a Business Need Emergency Cooler or Freezer Storage?
Refrigeration problems don't always happen at convenient times.
A commercial cooler or freezer trailer can be useful during situations such as:
- A walk-in cooler breakdown
- A commercial freezer failure
- Refrigeration equipment repairs
- Replacement of a failed refrigeration system
- Unexpected power outages
- Temporary loss of refrigeration capacity
- A sudden increase in inventory
- Seasonal storage needs
- Catering or food-service emergencies
- Restaurant remodeling or kitchen renovations
- Equipment installation delays
- Temporary overflow storage
For a restaurant, grocery store, caterer, or other food-service business, having a backup plan for refrigeration can make a major difference.
Don't Let a Broken Cooler Turn Into Lost Inventory
One of the biggest concerns when commercial refrigeration fails is the potential loss of inventory.
Food, beverages, ingredients, and other temperature-sensitive products can represent thousands of dollars in inventory. A refrigeration failure can quickly turn into an expensive business interruption if there is nowhere to safely store those products.
Having access to temporary refrigerated or frozen storage gives businesses another option while repairs are being completed.
Instead of asking, "Where are we going to put everything?", the answer can be as simple as:
"We'll put it in a refrigerated or freezer trailer."
Refrigerated Trailer vs. Freezer Trailer
The right trailer depends on what your business needs to store.
Refrigerated Cooler Trailer
A refrigerated trailer is designed for products that need to remain chilled rather than frozen.
It can be useful for:
- Fresh food
- Dairy products
- Produce
- Beverages
- Prepared foods
- Catering inventory
- Restaurant ingredients
- Other temperature-sensitive products
JTS Trailers' refrigerated trailers are designed for temperature-controlled storage and can operate in a range of approximately 15°F to 50°F, depending on the trailer and operating conditions.
Freezer Trailer
A freezer trailer is a better option when products need to remain frozen.
Businesses may need temporary freezer storage for:
- Frozen foods
- Meat
- Seafood
- Ice cream
- Frozen ingredients
- Prepared frozen meals
- Catering inventory
- Other frozen products
If you're unsure which type of trailer is appropriate for your situation, contact JTS Trailers and we can help determine which option best fits your needs.
Emergency Cold Storage for Restaurants
Restaurants can be particularly vulnerable to refrigeration failures.
A restaurant may have thousands of dollars of food in a walk-in cooler or freezer. If that equipment suddenly stops working, the business needs a solution quickly.
A refrigerated or freezer trailer can provide temporary storage while a refrigeration technician diagnoses and repairs the problem.
This can also be useful during kitchen renovations, equipment replacement, or periods when a restaurant needs additional temporary storage capacity.
Emergency Refrigeration for Caterers
Catering companies have another unique challenge: large events can require significantly more refrigeration than normal operations.
A refrigerated trailer can provide additional cold storage for food and beverages before, during, or after an event.
For caterers, event planners, and food-service businesses in Northeast Wisconsin, temporary refrigerated storage can provide valuable flexibility during busy seasons.
Temporary Cold Storage for Grocery Stores and Other Businesses
Restaurants aren't the only businesses that may need emergency refrigeration.
Temporary cold storage can also be useful for:
- Grocery stores
- Convenience stores
- Bars
- Food distributors
- Bakeries
- Meat markets
- Schools
- Churches
- Nonprofit organizations
- Event venues
- Food trucks and mobile food businesses
- Catering companies
Any business that depends on refrigerated or frozen inventory should consider what its backup plan would be if its primary refrigeration system suddenly became unavailable.
Why Use a Refrigerated Trailer?
A refrigerated trailer provides several advantages compared with trying to find permanent cold-storage space on short notice.
It's Mobile
The trailer can be positioned where it is needed, subject to delivery availability and site requirements.
It Provides Additional Capacity
A trailer can give your business additional temperature-controlled storage without requiring permanent construction or installation.
It's Temporary
If your cooler is being repaired or replaced, you may only need additional storage for a few days or weeks.
It Can Help Keep Your Business Operating
The goal during an emergency is to minimize disruption. Temporary cold storage can give you another option while your permanent refrigeration system is being repaired.
Planning for a Refrigeration Emergency
The best time to figure out your emergency cold-storage plan is before your cooler breaks.
Businesses that rely heavily on refrigeration should consider:
- Who will you call if your walk-in cooler fails?
- Where can you temporarily store refrigerated inventory?
- How much inventory would need to be moved?
- Do you need refrigerated or frozen storage?
- How quickly could you get temporary storage?
- Is there enough space at your location for a trailer?
- Does your business have an appropriate power source?
Having a plan in place can save valuable time when an emergency happens.
Emergency Cooler and Freezer Storage in Northeast Wisconsin
JTS Trailers is based in De Pere, Wisconsin, and serves businesses throughout the Greater Green Bay and Fox Valley areas as well as surrounding communities in Northeast Wisconsin.
Our service area includes Green Bay, De Pere, Appleton, Neenah, Menasha, Kaukauna, Door County, Sturgeon Bay, and many surrounding communities. (JTS Trailers)
Whether you're dealing with a broken walk-in cooler, a failed freezer, a refrigeration repair, or simply need additional temporary cold-storage capacity, JTS Trailers can provide a practical option.
Need Emergency Cold Storage?
Don't wait until your inventory is at risk to figure out what to do.
If your commercial cooler or freezer has failed, or you know you'll need temporary refrigerated or frozen storage, contact JTS Trailers to discuss your needs and check trailer availability.
JTS Trailers
De Pere, Wisconsin
Phone: (920) 371-1297
Website: jtstrailers.com
Need a Cooler or Freezer Trailer?
Check availability and submit a rental request through JTS Trailers. Refrigerated and freezer trailers are available for businesses, events, and temporary cold-storage needs throughout Northeast Wisconsin. (JTS Trailers)
Don't let a broken cooler shut down your business. Have a backup plan for your cold storage.