Super-premium ice cream maker Hill Station has seen its production rate increase by 50% thanks to a new technologically advanced freezer provided by leading ice cream industry supplier Alfred & Co.

This increase in productivity has been achieved by the WCB Ice Cream MF600 freezer supplied by Alfred & Co after Hill Station had searched extensively for a suitable freezer that would ensure both high quality product and efficiency.

Based in Calne, Wiltshire, Hill Station Ice Cream currently makes eleven flavours of super-premium quality ice cream which is sold through fine food stores, supermarkets and restaurants across the UK. As demand for its products increases - with some 1,000 new stockists coming on board in 2004 - Hill Station has needed high quality machinery and services to support this fast growth.

Steven Cheetham, Hill Station's Production Manager explains, "We needed a piece of equipment that had the functionality to produce super-premium ice cream with low air content. We trialled the freezer against two others, but these did not provide the same texture quality. This new freezer produces a significantly better product and ensures a consistent fill."

"As our business continues to grow and increases its production levels, quality will remain an absolute necessity. High performance machinery, together with first class service and support, is critical in helping us to achieve these levels. We are delighted with the achievement of this latest production target."

Alfred & Co is part of the Moody Group of Companies, the UK's leading supplier of products and services to the dairy and food processing industries. Alfred & Co is the UK agent for Technogel, WCB Ice Cream, Soren and Grafton, providing the best in new and used ice cream equipment. The Moody Group of Companies has been serving the dairy, food and beverage industries for 30 years from its base in Retford, Nottinghamshire.