New Construction Industrial Refrigeration Contractors
Discovery Designs Refrigeration is the Midwest’s trusted industrial refrigeration contractor for new construction and expansion projects. As a full-service industrial refrigeration company in Wisconsin, we offer tailored design-build services for businesses whose success hinges on precise, safe and reliable temperature control.
Whether you’re interested in a custom refrigeration system for a new facility or looking to expand production at an existing plant, Discovery Designs Refrigeration will bring your ideal system to life on time and within budget.
Located at W264S8470 Oakdale Dr., Mukwonago, WI, Discovery Designs Refrigeration provides expert industrial refrigeration services across the Midwest. Call us at 262-373-6500 to get started.
Design-Build Capabilities 
System Installations Parts Manufacturers Certifications & Associations
Design-Build Industrial Refrigeration Capabilities
Discovery Designs Refrigeration is the Midwest’s leading industrial refrigeration design company, specializing in turnkey design-build systems for large-scale new construction and facility expansions. Our team manages every stage of the industrial refrigeration construction process, from initial engineering to final installation.
Discovery Designs excels in challenging projects, whether for new systems or old. We’ll work with your company directly or partner with the involved engineering and architectural firm to create an ideal industrial refrigeration build. Hire our expertise to design a refrigeration system that maximizes performance while balancing cost control and long-term reliability.
Ammonia (R-717) Refrigeration System Design
DDREF’s ammonia refrigeration contractors specialize in the design and construction of R-717 systems that deliver unmatched efficiency without sacrificing safety or reliability. We engineer ammonia systems that meet the strictest IIAR and OSHA compliance standards and produce long-term performance in food processing, cold storage and manufacturing.
CO2 (R-744) Refrigeration Design
CO₂ refrigeration systems are a growing option for businesses seeking sustainable, energy-efficient cooling alternatives. Discovery Designs Refrigeration provides design-build services for R-744 systems to help facilities reduce greenhouse gas impact while maintaining precise temperature control. Our team integrates CO₂ technology with existing infrastructure or new construction projects for both regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
Cold Storage Construction
DDREF’s refrigeration contractors have extensive experience in cold storage construction for Midwest businesses. Our cold storage design-build services produce systems optimized for temperature consistency, product safety and energy savings. Whether you’re building a new cold storage facility or upgrading an existing one, we create turnkey solutions that integrate with refrigeration equipment for maximum reliability without issue.
Process Cooling System Design
Design-build team engineers at Discovery Designs Refrigeration design process cooling systems that keep production lines running at peak efficiency. From food and beverage manufacturing to pharmaceuticals, we deliver process cooling solutions for precise temperature control and energy efficiency.
Industrial Blast Freezing Solutions
Blast freezing is essential in processing plants to rapidly cool and preserve food products. We specialize in blast freezer construction that locks in product quality while reducing energy costs. Whether integrated into a new cold storage facility or an existing operation, our design-build approach ensures reliable, high-capacity freezing performance that supports long-term operational goals.
Supplying Industrial Refrigeration for all Major Industries
Grocery stores 
Food processing & manufacturing 
Restaurants & Kitchens 
Science labs & research centers 
IT & data centers (AC) 
Hospitals & Clinics 
Casinos 
Sports Complexes 
Factories 
Breweries 
Seamless Industrial Refrigeration System Installations
Combining deep technical expertise with project management skills earned over decades of practice, trust Discovery Designs Refrigeration to ensure your new refrigeration system is installed right the first time. Our team of industrial refrigeration installers will coordinate seamlessly with construction teams and facility managers throughout the build process to ensure a smooth installation process.
Pipefitting & Refrigeration System Retrofitting
Discovery Designs Refrigeration enhances your operational efficiency through specialized pipefitting services for new constructions and existing industrial refrigeration systems. We also provide comprehensive retrofitting services to modernize older systems, upgrading them with energy-efficient technologies that meet current environmental standards and significantly boost performance.
Why Choose DDREF for Industrial Refrigeration Construction?
- Seamless integration with existing refrigeration systems and infrastructure.
- Proven experience working alongside systems installed by Grunau, Bassett Mechanical, Kuhlman, Midwest Refrigeration and Summit Refrigeration.
- Expertise in industrial refrigeration new construction, expansions and upgrades.
- Specialization in high-performance ammonia refrigeration systems.
- Design-build approach focused on efficiency, safety and reliability.
Quality Refrigeration Parts & Supplies Sourced from Leading Manufacturers
Discovery Designs partners with proven industry leaders in industrial refrigeration manufacturing to ensure every system component meets our exacting standards. Our established relationships with top-tier manufacturers ensure your industrial refrigeration system is built with components you can trust. Discovery Designs Refrigeration uses parts and supplies from these certified manufacturers:
- Parker
- SABROE
- Alfa Laval
- Cyrus Shank
- Danfuss
- and more
Certifications & Associations
Discovery Designs maintains active partnerships with the industry's most respected certification bodies and professional organizations in industrial refrigeration. Our team's extensive certifications and organizational memberships ensure we stay at the forefront of industry innovations while adhering to the highest safety and performance standards.
Industrial Refrigeration Specialists Serving the Midwest
Discovery Designs Refrigeration is the Midwest’s trusted industrial refrigeration contractor for the new construction or expansion of complex refrigeration systems. We service businesses and organizations across the Midwest, including in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Kenosha, Madison and beyond.