As technology advances, the wine industry is beginning to embrace smart automation to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and maintain the highest product quality. Wineries are no longer just looking for equipment that works—they want systems that think ahead. From temperature sensors in...

Last month at the ATMO Summit (June 11, 2025), our COO, Scott Timms, hit the stage to share a real-world case study featuring our Elite 290 propane chiller in action at New Belgium Brewing. It was a great chance to show how natural refrigerants—especially R290 (aka propane)—aren’t just better for...

Buying used industrial equipment is common, and chillers are no exception. With potentially lower costs and faster availability, it can seem like a great deal. But is it the right move for your operation? Let’s walk through it together. The Refurbishment Process for Chillers Not all used industrial...

What size disconnect and breaker should I install? Sizing the electrical service is usually the first question we are asked. Manufacturers of chillers provide specification stickers, also known as data plates, that are generally located on the electrical enclosure. The spec sticker will list the...

G&D Chillers is excited to be a part of this virtual trade show. 30 years ago, when Oregon first received international acclaim for its wine, we were there. Like your vines, our roots run deep. G&D was originally founded by a grape farmer, who recognized the need for a quality packaged chiller...

The process of making wine is deeply influenced by several factors, including grape fermentation, yeast strain, and fermentation temperature. Among these, temperature control methods are essential for achieving a well-balanced and high-quality finished wine. Attempting to ferment wine in extreme...

G&D Expands its ‘Elite 290’ Propane Chillers with NEW Microseries March 7, 2025 – Junction City, Ore. – G&D Chillers, known for producing the most reliable premium chillers used in commercial brewing, wine, cannabis, food processing, biogas and other manufacturing industries for more than 30 years,...

Many manufacturing and processing companies rely on industrial chillers to provide cooling for everything from machinery to finished goods. However, these systems use a lot of electricity, accounting for a large portion of energy use. Finding ways to make chillers run more efficiently is more...

With over 50 years of collective experience in the refrigeration industry, G&D’s Chiller expertise goes far beyond the design and implementation of cutting-edge glycol chilling systems. Many of the leading wineries, here in the USA and around the world, turn to us for innovative Glycol Chillers....

Come talk to us about our new Elite 290 propane series, utilizes propane as a natural refrigerant with near zero global warming potential. G&D Chillers takes pride in being the first in the chiller industry to introduce propane as a natural refrigerant offering. A safer, more effective, and...