Fic S.p.a. – Eastern Europe Edition

Precision thermal control for milk, ice cream and industry: FIC solutions
Across dairy, ice cream and process industries, precise thermal management is a key factor in ensuring product quality, safety and operational efficiency. Temperature stability directly affects microbiological control, sensory consistency and production continuity, making thermal performance a strategic asset for modern production environments.
FIC S.p.A. is an international reference in thermal control systems for dairy, food and industrial refrigeration. With 75 of experience in heat exchange technologies, the company develops reliable and well-engineered solutions designed to support farms, milk collection centres, laboratories and industrial plants with standardized, high-performance equipment.
At the core of FIC’s technology offering is Pillow Plate: a high-efficiency, laser-welded heat exchange system that guarantees uniform thermal distribution, fast response times and optimized energy consumption. In addition to being integrated into FIC tanks and systems, Pillow Plate surfaces are also supplied as components to manufacturers of processing lines, machines and tanks, allowing seamless integration into third-party equipment. This flexibility makes Pillow Plate a proven solution for both dedicated systems and existing production lines requiring reliable thermal control.
Frigomilk: Effective cooling immediately after milking
Preserving raw milk quality begins immediately after each milking. Rapid cooling is essential to limit bacterial growth and maintain freshness between successive milkings. The Frigomilk range is designed to ensure fast and uniform temperature reduction, combining robustness, efficiency and ease of operation.
Frigomilk tanks are available in different capacities to suit medium-sized farms, larger operations and milk collection centers, ensuring consistent performance across varying volumes. Beyond direct cooling, Frigomilk systems can be integrated with precooling solutions, using chilled water produced by EVEREST systems or mains water recovered and pre-heated for use in the cowshed. This approach helps reduce energy consumption, optimize cooling cycles and improve overall farm efficiency, while enhancing sustainability through heat recovery.
Chilled water at 0.5–1°C: EVEREST, RED and falling film systems
To support a wide range of food and industrial processes, FIC offers complete solutions for the production of chilled water at 0.5–1°C, designed to ensure stability, energy efficiency and operational continuity even under variable demand.
EVEREST systems use ice storage to stabilize outlet temperatures and reduce peak electrical loads, making them particularly suitable for applications with intermittent consumption, such as milk precooling. RED systems provide continuous chilled water through direct cooling: RED units with remote condensers are intended for fixed installations, while RED Compact offers a plug & play solution, ready to operate and ideal where space is limited. For high-throughput and intensive applications, falling film chillers exploit vertical Pillow Plate surfaces, enabling continuous and highly efficient heat exchange.
Ice cream tanks: reliability and process consistency
For industrial ice cream production, FIC designs pasteurizers and aging vats that combine hygienic construction with reliable thermal performance. Pasteurizers equipped with double Pillow Plate jackets heat mixes up to 85°C with precise temperature control, while aging vats maintain the mixture at around 4°C with gentle agitation. This controlled process ensures uniformity, safety and repeatability, preparing the mix for subsequent freezing operations.
All FIC tanks are manufactured in AISI 304 stainless steel, fully inspectable, easy to sanitize and designed for straightforward integration into structured production environments.
Efficiency, standardization and sustainable design
FIC solutions are developed around a rationalized and standardized product offering, ensuring reliability, ease of installation and consistent performance across applications. Installing systems indoors helps protect equipment, reduce energy losses and extend service life. Sustainability is embedded in FIC’s design philosophy, with energy-efficient technologies and low-impact processes applied throughout the product range.
To explore the complete portfolio of FIC thermal control solutions, visit www.fic.com.