Our mission
To develop practical refrigeration and cold-chain solutions that help preserve food, support businesses and strengthen technical skills in Guinea-Bissau.
GUINEA-BISSAU · COLD CHAIN & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
Building a future
with cold chain.
Cooling Bissau is developing an integrated refrigeration and cold-chain initiative in Guinea-Bissau. Our vision brings together cold storage, ice systems, local manufacturing and engineering support.
DESIGN. BUILD. SUPPORT.
01 / About Us
Engineering for Guinea-Bissau’s future.
Cooling Bissau is the public brand of a planned industrial initiative dedicated to refrigeration and cold-chain development. We aim to strengthen food preservation, support local businesses and develop manufacturing skills in Guinea-Bissau, with a long-term ambition to serve West Africa.
- ↗Local skills and progressive manufacturing development
- ↗Equipment designed for tropical operating conditions
- ↗Safety, serviceability and long-term customer support
Preserve more. Build locally. Support growth.
Our vision
A stronger local cold chain, supported by the capacity to design, build and maintain refrigeration equipment, with the ambition to serve West Africa.
Our approach
Start with real operating needs. Consider products, temperatures, site conditions and maintenance requirements, then develop manufacturing capability in achievable stages.
The principles behind our work.
Practical engineering
We aim to match each solution to its application, considering tropical conditions, power availability, energy use and ease of maintenance.
Safety and quality
Safe operation, appropriate materials, clear documentation and operator understanding guide our planned engineering approach.
Local capability
Our ambition is to develop local technical skills, create pathways for training and progressively build manufacturing and service capacity.
Clear commitments
We discuss scope, responsibilities and availability before making a project commitment. Proposed facilities and future capabilities are identified as such.
02 / Services
From a requirement to a reliable system.
Enquire about your requirements. Scope, availability and delivery timing will be confirmed for each project.
Design & engineering
Discuss cooling loads, system design, equipment selection and project planning for your application.
↗Installation & commissioning
Enquire about cold-room installation, refrigeration systems, start-up planning and operator handover.
↗Maintenance & spare parts
Discuss maintenance needs, troubleshooting, equipment upgrades and spare-parts sourcing.
↗03 / Solutions
A complete cold-chain vision.
Our planned portfolio spans equipment, facilities and engineering support. Product availability and project scope are confirmed on enquiry.
Cold rooms & cold storage
Chilled and frozen storage, refrigerated warehouses, blast chilling and blast freezing for food and other temperature-sensitive products.
Ice machines & ice systems
Block, flake, tube and cube ice machines, ice plants and storage systems for fisheries, food handling and commercial applications.
Panels & local manufacturing
Progressive development of insulated panel and cold-room door production, followed by broader refrigeration equipment manufacturing.
Commercial refrigeration
Planned refrigerators, freezers, display cabinets and cooling solutions for retail, hospitality and food service.
Explore your refrigeration requirements.
01 / Cold storage
Cold storage
Plan the right environment for your products, from chilled holding rooms to frozen storage and blast freezing. The design discussion starts with the product and its handling requirements.
Discuss your project ↗
- Applications: fisheries, fresh produce, food processing and distribution.
- Design inputs: storage capacity, incoming product temperature, daily throughput, target temperature and door openings.
- Site considerations: insulation, power supply, drainage, access and maintenance space.
02 / Ice systems
Ice systems
Explore block, flake, tube and cube ice systems for fisheries, food handling and commercial use. Ice type and production capacity should match the intended application.
Discuss your project ↗
- Define the required daily output and peak demand.
- Review water quality, water supply, electrical capacity and ambient conditions.
- Plan hygienic handling, ice storage and distribution alongside production.
03 / Local manufacturing
Local manufacturing
The proposed industrial park aims to develop local production progressively, beginning with viable capabilities and expanding as demand, financing and skills are established.
Discuss your project ↗
- Planned areas include insulated panels, cold-room doors and refrigeration equipment.
- Long-term ambitions include technical training, testing and component manufacturing.
- Manufacturing facilities, capacities and launch dates remain in planning; supplier and development enquiries are welcome.
04 / Commercial refrigeration
Commercial refrigeration
Discuss refrigeration requirements for shops, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants and food-service operations. The planned portfolio includes refrigerators, freezers and display cabinets.
Discuss your project ↗
- Match equipment to the product, display or storage needs and available floor space.
- Consider temperature recovery, opening frequency, ventilation and ease of cleaning.
- Product availability, installation needs and after-sales arrangements must be confirmed for each enquiry.
05 / Engineering & support
Engineering & support
Start with a technical discussion of your new installation, equipment upgrade or maintenance requirement. Scope and service availability are confirmed individually.
Contact engineering ↗
- Design topics include heat loads, equipment selection, controls and system layout.
- Implementation planning covers installation, commissioning and operator handover.
- Support enquiries can cover fault diagnosis, preventive maintenance and spare-parts identification.
Built around the needs of local businesses.
- Fisheries & seafood
- Agriculture & food processing
- Retail & supermarkets
- Hotels & restaurants
- Healthcare cold chain
04 / Projects
The Cooling Bissau industrial park.
Our proposed industrial park brings cold-room, insulated-panel, ice-machine and commercial refrigeration manufacturing together with engineering, warehousing and technical support. Development is planned in stages as demand, financing and capability are established.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT · PLANNING STAGE
A phased path to local manufacturing.
Foundation
Engineering, cold rooms, installation, service and spare-parts capability.
Manufacturing development
Expand insulated panels and doors, ice machines and commercial refrigeration as each stage becomes viable.
Long-term growth
Technical training, testing, research and development, component manufacturing and regional exports.
The park and future factories are planned developments. Dates, production capacities and investment requirements are still being defined.
05 / Engineering Tools
Engineering starts with better questions.
Future calculators will support cold-room heat loads, refrigeration sizing and equipment selection. They are part of our ambition to build practical engineering knowledge alongside manufacturing capability.
Contact engineering ↗Cold room heat load
In developmentRefrigeration system sizing
In developmentEvaporator & airflow selection
In developmentHow we develop your enquiry.
Understand the need
Tell us what you handle, your location, daily volumes and required temperatures. For ice systems, include the ice type, intended use and daily output.
Review the site and options
Discuss storage or production needs, electricity and water availability, space, access and operating conditions. A site assessment may be needed.
Define the proposal
Discuss equipment options, scope, exclusions and support requirements. Prices and schedules depend on an agreed specification and confirmed availability.
Plan implementation and support
For an agreed project, define installation responsibilities, commissioning checks, operator handover and maintenance arrangements before work begins.
06 / Request a Quote
Let’s plan your cooling project.
Tell us whether you need cold storage, an ice system, equipment or engineering support. We will use your enquiry to discuss scope and availability.
quotes@cooling-bissau.com ↗Before you start your project.
Is the industrial park already operating?
The park and its manufacturing facilities are proposed developments in the planning stage. Operations, production capacities and opening dates have not been confirmed.
Which ice system should I choose?
The choice depends on the application, daily demand, storage and handling needs, water quality and available power. Share these details so suitable options can be discussed.
What should I include in a cold-room enquiry?
Include the product, room dimensions or storage capacity, target temperature, incoming product temperature, daily throughput, door usage and site location. If these are not yet known, describe your operation.
Can I discuss a partnership or supplier opportunity?
Send a short introduction, relevant capabilities and the opportunity you would like to discuss to info@cooling-bissau.com. Development partnerships remain subject to review and agreement.
07 / Contact
Let’s talk.
Find the right team for your enquiry.