The Peak May Be Over — But the Heat Isn’t Done Yet. As the January sun bears down, fresh produce facilities and warehouses across Australia are still working hard. For the fruit and vegetable sector (including grape processors prepping for the next vintage) the work doesn’t stop just because the festive chaos has.
But here’s the kicker: your warehouse might be sweating harder than you are - and you’re footing the bill for it.
At wineries, this means more than discomfort. It can throw off fermentation stability, reduce cooling efficiency, and threaten wine quality, especially in older facilities where access points aren't up to spec.
For fruit and veg distributors, heat exposure can quietly shorten shelf life, stress your refrigeration systems, and leave workers frustrated (and fatigued).
Where’s all that heat coming from? Spoiler: Your doors.
Aging or poorly sealed warehouse doors are often the silent culprits behind temperature spikes, energy waste, and unexpected downtime.
Think of them as an open invitation for heatwaves to stroll in - and for your electricity bill to cook up a storm.
But it’s not just about cost. When critical climate zones are compromised, it’s your product, and reputation, that’s at stake.
One Door. Multiple Problems.
Let’s say you’ve got a roller door that’s seen better days. It rattles. It doesn’t close fully. It’s slow. Maybe it’s warped from a few too many forklift incidents. It might seem like a minor nuisance…
But it’s bleeding time, energy, and dollars every week.
It’s 2026. Time to Take the Heat Seriously.
Smart operators are stepping back and asking: “What’s my facility really costing me?”
The answer might lie in a surprisingly small part of your infrastructure, and one that’s easy to upgrade with long-term ROI.
Our Movidor Rapid Roller Doors are built for all kinds of environments well suited to fresh produce processing, from Ambient Areas, Coolroom Environments , Freezer Environments and will resist impact, self-reset after collisions, and maintain climate control effortlessly, even during non-stop harvest activity or vintage processing. Temperature control is not the only factor
Will Your Facility Stand Up to an Audit?
Temperature control is not the only expense at risk - have you considered the risks and costs involved with non-compliance? Click here to read 'The Auditor Walks in- Will Your Facility Stand Up To the Test?
Plan Now. Beat the Heat Later.
The festive season may be over, but planning for the next festive season starts today. Because downtime in January and February is one thing. Downtime when harvest rolls around? That’s a risk no one wants to ferment.
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