Tan Long designed, supplied and installed NH3 refrigeration systems and R404a give Agrex Saigon Foodstuff JSC at 10 Ben Nghe, Tan Thuan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Project 1. This has been a long-term partnership across 05 consecutive projects, from a 1,000-pallet cold store through to refrigeration system upgrades for two plants.
Project summary
| Client | Agrex Saigon Foodstuff JSC |
| Location | 10 Ben Nghe, Tan Thuan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Project 1: |
| Industry | Seafood & food processing |
| Refrigerant | NH3 and R404a |
| Projects delivered | 05 projects |
| Cold store size | 1,000 pallets |
| Tan Long scope | Design – Fabrication – Supply – Installation |
Equipment delivered on each project
Project 1 — Panel cold store and refrigeration system
| Device | Brand | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Cold store panel envelope 25 × 17.4 × 5 m | — | 01 warehouse |
| Screw compressor | Bitzer | — |
Project 2 — Refurbishment of Food Processing Workshop No. 2
| Device | Brand | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Ambient air cooling conveyor | — | — |
| Chilled air cooling conveyor | — | — |
| Plate IQF belt, 750 kg/h | — | — |
| Flake ice machine, 10 tonnes/24h | — | — |
| Stainless steel evaporative condensers | Tan Long | 01 unit |
| Screw compressor | Mycom | 03 units |
| Central chiller air conditioning system, R404A refrigeration system | Bitzer | — |
Project 3 — 1,000-pallet cold store
| Device | Brand | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Insulated panel | Cycleworld / Malaysia | 01 batch |
| Loading dock doors and high-speed door | — | 01 batch |
| Screw compressor | Mycom | 02 units |
| Condenser | Güntner (Germany) | 06 units |
| Evaporative condenser | Tan Long | 01 unit |
Project 4 — Refrigeration system upgrade, plant 1
| Device | Brand | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| IQF belt, 750 kg/h | — | 02 units |
| IQF belt, 600 kg/h | — | 02 units |
| Flake ice machine, 10 tonnes/day (R404a system) | — | 01 unit |
| Flake ice machine, 15 tonnes/day (R404a system) | — | 01 unit |
| Plant-wide SCADA monitoring system | — | 01 system |
Project 5 — Refrigeration system upgrade, plant 2
| Device | Brand | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Flat plate IQF belt, 750 kg/h | — | 01 unit |
| Production hall air conditioning system | — | 01 system |
Why the project runs NH3 and R404a side by side
The Agrex Saigon plant runs two refrigerants for two different load groups:
- NH3 for the large cooling loads: the 1,000-pallet cold store and the central refrigeration system. Highest efficiency and lowest operating cost at this scale.
- R404a for the standalone units such as the flake ice machines and some upgraded lines, where adding a branch to the central NH3 system is not economical.
Splitting it this way lets the owner upgrade one area at a time without shutting down the whole plant — which is why the project was delivered in 05 consecutive phases.
What the project demonstrates about Tan Long's capability
Agrex Saigon has come back to Tan Long 05 times — a more reliable indicator than any recommendation. Within that, Tan Long fabricated 02 stainless steel evaporative condensers on Project 2 and Project 3.
The project also demonstrates the ability to work inside an operating plant: refurbishing a processing workshop, upgrading lines and integrating a SCADA monitoring system without interrupting production.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which work packages did Tan Long deliver at Agrex Saigon Foodstuff?
Tan Long designed, supplied and installed NH3 and R404 refrigeration systems for Agrex Saigon Foodstuff JSC at 10 Ben Nghe, Tan Thuan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Project 1.
Which refrigerant does the refrigeration system at Agrex Saigon Foodstuff use?
The system uses NH3 and R404 as refrigerants. NH3 delivers the highest cooling efficiency among the common industrial refrigerants in the evaporating temperature range from -18°C to -40°C, has a low operating cost and does not deplete the ozone layer. In return, NH3 demands a higher standard of safety capability: leak detection sensors, emergency ventilation and strict operating procedures.
Which equipment on the project was manufactured in-house by Tan Long?
Tan Long fabricates its own IQF conveyor, contact plate freezers, air blast freezers, flake ice machines and evaporative condensers at its plant in Duc Hoa 1 Industrial Park, Tay Ninh (formerly Long An) — they are not bought in from a third party.
Can Tan Long deliver a similar project for another plant?
Yes. Tan Long has designed, fabricated and installed industrial refrigeration systems for 29 projects in Vietnam, including seafood, food and beverage processing plants and cold chain logistics centres. See full project list or call 0933 357 058 (Mr. Thinh) for advice.
Need advice on a similar system?
Tan Long provides consulting, design and quotations for industrial refrigeration systems, cold storage and IQF freezing lines. Call 0933 357 058 (Mr. Thinh) or send a quotation request.
Related projects
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- All 29 projects delivered by Tan Long
Actual Images of the Agrex Saigon Refrigeration System (3 IQF Flat Plate Conveyor Belts)
Is the company preparing to launch a large-scale industrial cold storage project?
Tan Long provides comprehensive turnkey solutions: from site planning consultation, refrigeration load design, supply of B1/B2 fire-resistant PIR panel enclosures, Mycom/Bitzer compressor units, Guntner evaporators to ASRS intelligent automation and 24/7 nationwide maintenance.
Engineer Nguyen Toan Thinh (Technical Director)
With over 18 years of practical experience in directing, consulting, designing, and constructing heavy industrial refrigeration systems, ASRS automated warehouses, and IQF freezing systems across more than 29 major national projects.
