Celsius
At Celsius, we convert vans from all leading manufacturers into high-performance refrigerated van solutions, delivering reliable temperature-controlled vehicles across the UK.
650
Panel vans a year
25
Years of Expertise
45
Permanent Staff
1999
Established
Celsius has more than 25 years’ experience delivering refrigerated van conversions and fulfilling temperature-controlled requirements in the UK, for sectors including fresh and frozen food distribution, agriculture, veterinary services, pharmaceutical logistics, and national refrigerated transport networks.
We specialise in designing and building bespoke van conversion to meet a range of specific operational needs, with the capacity and production flexibility to supply fully finished fridge vans in the UK on short lead times.
Following significant investment in research and development – in partnership with Warwick University – we have developed a more sustainable approach to refrigerated van conversions.
Our methods improve thermal performance and efficiency, supporting the move to zero-emission electric vans and high-performance temperature controlled transport.
The Future of Insulation for Refrigerated Vans and Vehicles
Lightweight | Resilient | Recyclable | Sustainable
Celsius exclusively create lightweight, plastic insulation panels that are made from recycled plastic bottles, which are then themselves fully recyclable at the end of their life.
No Wood, Fiberglass, GRP sheet or metals are used in our conversion. This means that with our sustainable insulation materials we are able to offer superior thermal performance that doesn’t cost the environment.
Leaders in Refrigerated Van Conversions
Celsius converts vans from all the leading manufacturers into chillers, freezers or dual temperature vans. With over 25 years in the refrigerated transport sector, we understand exactly what end users expect from their fridge vans in the UK.
We complete every van conversion in-house at our manufacturing base in Lancashire, and we work in partnership with the van manufacturers and refrigeration experts to deliver optimum technological solutions.
We lead in low-carbon refrigeration, electric vehicle adaptations, and future-proof solutions for sustainable temperature controlled transport.
Our Refrigerated Van Services
At Celsius, we offer two core refrigerated van solutions, each tailored to meet the demands of time-critical and compliance-led transport.
Fridge Vans
Used across the food and drink industry, hospitality, life sciences and pharmaceuticals, our fridge vans UK are built for consistent, flexible, chilled transport. Every van conversion is customised to your loading requirements, access points and daily use.
- Suitable for dual-compartment setups
- Fast turnarounds available
- Ideal for electric or low-emission fleets
Freezer Vans
From local delivery to national distribution, our freezer vans are designed for deep-freeze reliability. We also advise on the best van fridge freezer configurations for mixed loads or dual-temperature use.
- Maintains -18°C to -25°C
- ATP certification available
- Electric vehicle-ready insulation
Innovation in Refrigerated Van Conversion
Our innovative approach to refrigerated van insulation was developed via a UK government-funded research and design project in which we developed a lightweight insulation solution for a zero-emissions refrigerated van.
Working in partnership with engineers from the University of Warwick, control systems specialists from Siemens, and a leading refrigeration engineering company, Celsius’ sister company CoolVan produced a zero-emissions electric refrigerated van for the delivery of fresh food into city centre hospitality venues in low-emission zones.
At the heart of this development was a focus on reducing battery load for both driving and refrigeration, while maximising efficiency through superior insulation.
Driving Towards Net Zero with Refrigerated Vans
Celsius was one of the first converters in the UK to produce a fully operational electric refrigerated van, and continues to trial new insulation methods and systems to improve efficiency.
We invest in research and development to accelerate the delivery of zero-emission refrigerated transport to operate in urban environments where air quality is becoming a priority for local authorities.
Many of Celsius’ existing clients operate in the hospitality and food delivery sectors in the southeast of England, where the charges of delivery into central London have increased significantly since the introduction of the Congestion Charge and the extension of the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ).
Specify your Ideal Van Conversion
Combining in-house 3D design with cutting edge manufacturing techniques to create efficient, durable and environmentally friendly van conversions solutions, we can show you how your van will look, function and meet your needs.
Who We Work With
We work with chilled and frozen food suppliers, pharmaceutical distributors, life science couriers, and businesses running refrigerated vans and refrigerated transport operations.
Speak to Celsius About Your Refrigerated Van Needs
Celsius are experts at designing and installing bespoke van conversion solutions for a wide range of industries, nationwide.
Whether you’re looking for a single refrigerated van or seeking advice on the best fridge van or freezer van set-ups, our team is ready to help.