FrostBoss® has launched its capabilities to manufacture three times its previous capacity, solidifying its position as a global leader in frost fan manufacturing.
“To coincide with this milestone, we are launching a refreshed FrostBoss® brand and elevating it to be our global trading name,” said Andrew Priest, CEO of FrostBoss.
FrostBoss exports a significant volume of frost fans worldwide each year.
“As well as manufacturing blades and assembling machines right here in Hawke’s Bay, we have installation and service teams throughout Australia and New Zealand close to our key customers and growing areas,” Andrew added.
“With international growth a priority, we have recently opened an office in Europe to spearhead our sales and business development efforts across the region.”
New technology & robotics
The new technology with robotics has transformed labour-intensive tasks into automated processes, improving product consistency and enhancing health and safety standards.
“The facility itself has been designed to eliminate, substitute, and isolate a number of significant hazards, so is a fundamentally safer and healthier work environment compared to the old factory.”
Proven value
At a time when climate change has resulted in more unpredictable weather conditions worldwide, FrostBoss frost fans have proven their value for high-value crops that are frequently affected by severe frosts.
“Our products and services are now in a dozen countries protecting wine and table grapes, nuts, citrus, stone fruit, pome fruit, berries, kiwifruit, avocados, mangoes, even instant lawn and grass—anything that can be damaged by frost.”
FrostConsult™ & FrostSmart®
FrostBoss® machines are complemented by FrostConsult™ & FrostSmart® services, providing a holistic solution to growers.
FrostConsult offers bespoke in-depth climate field studies assessing frost risk, climate data analysis, advice on frost protection frost fan placement.
FrostSmart monitoring services provide powerful insights and can be used to check if Frost Fans are armed and ready before a frost, check on operation during a frost event and to analyse historical data.
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