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CoolKit We're an award-winning manufacturer of temperature controlled vehicles, now considered the UK's market leader in this field.

Established in 2005, CoolKit is widely recognised by fleet operators, fleet funders, OEMs, and motor dealers as the foremost provider of equipment for producing industry-leading temperature-controlled and refrigerated light commercial vehicles (LCVs). CoolKit’s range of products includes van conversions, ready-converted vans, kit-form conversions, and rigid insulated box bodies – all of which are designed and manufactured in-house. A range of portable refrigerators for partial load applications completes the line-up. All these products are supported by a network of specialist mobile technicians dedicated to maximising vehicle uptime. Employing a valued team of more than 120, CoolKit’s 70,000 square feet workshops enable up to 60 vans to be worked on simultaneously, facilitating output of more than 2,000 converted units per annum for markets in both the UK and overseas. By upholding excellence in quality, value, and integrity, by listening passionately to customers’ needs, and by continually re-imagining their diverse range of complementary products and services, CoolKit solves complex transportation problems which optimise their customers’ vehicle productivity, whilst minimising their owning and running costs. CoolKit has recently pioneered conversions for electrically powered vehicles (EVs), addressing the challenges of payload, range and total costs of ownership that vehicles of this type present. A holder of numerous OEM accreditations including Ford, Volkswagen, Renault, Toyota and Stellantis, the company that incorporates Citroen, Peugeot and Vauxhall brands in the UK, as well as numerous Awards for innovation, engineering, technical excellence, and quality, no other converter presents such a diversity of accolades. Caring about colleagues, customers, and the environment, CoolKit is committed to the highest standards of quality, safety and environmental management as bearer of numerous enviable standards including ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO27596.

23/10/2026

"Frozen and chilled products. One vehicle.

Take a closer look at this dual-temperature Nissan Interstar with a payload of up to 816kg.

Powered by a Thermo King V300 Max 50 Spectrum dual evaporator system, it also features overnight standby for pre-cooling when the vehicle is parked.

The Interstar shares its platform with the Renault Master. At CoolKit, we hold MWB and LWB Renault Masters in stock, with a rolling supply of vehicles arriving directly from the factory, allowing us to offer shorter lead times and quicker turnaround on similar conversions.

Watch the video for a closer look 👇

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We’re proud to have retained our title at the TCS&D Awards 2026. That’s back-to-back wins and our sixth in the category,...
21/10/2026

We’re proud to have retained our title at the TCS&D Awards 2026. That’s back-to-back wins and our sixth in the category, following 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023 and 2025.

It’s been a challenging period for our sector, so this one means a great deal to the whole team. As our CEO and Founder Rupert Gatty put it, “It’s not only a testament to the hard work everyone has put in over 12 months, but also to sustained, long-term graft to maintain the high standards we’ve set.”

Thank you to TCS&D and the judges, and congratulations to all this year’s winners and finalists.

Read the full story by hitting the link in the comments

Most customer relationships start with a procurement process. This one started with a phone call.When Peter Beck was set...
20/10/2026

Most customer relationships start with a procurement process. This one started with a phone call.

When Peter Beck was setting up Woodbine Dairies from a small farm in Barrow-in-Furness, he needed temperature-controlled vans quickly, so he called someone he already knew, CoolKit founder Rupert Gatty. Two Ford Transit vans were ready at very short notice.

20+ years on, that responsiveness has built one of our longest-standing partnerships. CoolKit has supplied Woodbine with more than 26 temperature-controlled vehicles, now supporting a 21-van fleet that makes 30+ drops a day across the North West and into Scotland, delivering fresh milk, cheese, eggs and more.

The partnership has also shaped how we build. When our standard anti-slip flooring wasn't right for some of Woodbine's loads, we brought the vehicles back to the factory and changed it, adapting our approach around the reality of their operation.

From small farm to major regional dairy operation, CoolKit's been along for the ride since day one.

You can read more by clicking the link down in the comments

We're excited to share our very first issue of CoolNews, our new quarterly magazine bringing together customer stories, ...
16/10/2026

We're excited to share our very first issue of CoolNews, our new quarterly magazine bringing together customer stories, industry insight and the latest products leaving the factory.

The first edition has just landed, and it includes:

▶️ 21 years of CoolKit with our CEO and Founder, Rupert Gatty
▶️ Cameron Javed on why pharmaceutical fleets need to set up for the extremes
▶️ It's time to BoxClever, our new standardised box body range
▶️ 20 years with Woodbine Dairies
▶️ Meet the Team: Ben Lupton

You can read that and a lot more in the full issue by clicking the link down in the comments.

We're at the Telford International Centre for the second and final day of Cold Chain Live 2026!The event has brought tog...
14/10/2026

We're at the Telford International Centre for the second and final day of Cold Chain Live 2026!

The event has brought together industry leaders to discuss the latest developments and challenges facing the UK's temperature-controlled supply chain.

It's been a great opportunity to catch up with customers, partners and industry colleagues, and explore the future of refrigerated transport.

21 years of CoolKit, and what a night to celebrate it! The whole CoolKit team came together last week at Turf Moor to ma...
13/10/2026

21 years of CoolKit, and what a night to celebrate it!

The whole CoolKit team came together last week at Turf Moor to mark the occasion; it was amazing to see everyone celebrate together in one room.

It all started in 2005 with five people and a lot of determination. Today there are 130 of us, and every single person has played a part in getting us here.

Thank you to our founder and CEO, Rupert Gatty, for his speech, taking us through some great stories and an eventful 21 years.

And also to our Managing Director, Daniel Miller, for taking us through our very own Eras Tour, thanking everyone who’s been along for the journey in style.

Whether you’ve been with us from the very beginning, or you’ve recently joined us, we wouldn’t be where we are today without you.

Here’s to the next 21 years!

Read more about our celebrations: https://www.coolkit.co.uk/coolkit-21st-anniversary/

Electrifying a refrigerated van takes more than swapping the drivetrain. Our Founder and CEO Rupert Gatty sat down with ...
07/10/2026

Electrifying a refrigerated van takes more than swapping the drivetrain.

Our Founder and CEO Rupert Gatty sat down with Dylan Robertson for the Q4 issue of Automotive Business Magazine by Business Motoring.

They talked about what it really takes to electrify specialist LCVs, from payload and range to OEM integration, refrigerants and Euro 7.

Read the full interview on pages 84–87: https://lnkd.in/eymmevrS

Last week, our Head of Marketing, Emma Hargraves, and Gillian Hayes attended the Women in Cold Chain event in Manchester...
28/09/2026

Last week, our Head of Marketing, Emma Hargraves, and Gillian Hayes attended the Women in Cold Chain event in Manchester.

Hosted by , it provides a platform for female university graduates and school leavers to consider exploring a career in the temperature-controlled storage and distribution industry, which is traditionally very male-dominated.

It was inspiring to hear from women across the sector sharing such candid, personal stories about their journeys into high-level roles. A brilliant reminder of the value of women sharing their experiences and supporting each other to succeed.

The hardest part of ordering a refrigerated box body is often knowing when it will actually turn up. Today, we’re launch...
15/09/2026

The hardest part of ordering a refrigerated box body is often knowing when it will actually turn up.

Today, we’re launching BoxClever, a range of standardised refrigerated box bodies built to change that.

Developed by CoolKit’s dedicated engineering team using data gained from hundreds of previous box body builds, the BoxClever range is engineered to balance payload, thermal performance, durability and everyday usability, and is available across Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and Renault chassis.

Because the specifications are standardised, we can plan production with greater certainty. That means shorter, more predictable lead times and a delivery date you can build your own commitments around.

BoxClever is available to order now.

Explore the range, specifications and pricing: https://bit.ly/3UG4Do9

21/05/2026

A closer look at the groundbreaking Kia PV5 👀

This game-changing refrigerated van is purpose-built for electric operation and chilled distribution that fleets can depend on.

Key features include the advanced PBX Ecos M24 refrigeration unit:

• Maintenance-free operation – no routine servicing required
• 4-year warranty for long-term reliability
• Natural R290 refrigerant – F-Gas free and environmentally friendly
• Lower power demand, helping protect EV range
• Lightweight design, improving payload efficiency

Interested in transitioning your cold-chain fleet to electric? Hit the link in our stories to find out more 👆

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Thronley Avenue
Blackburn
BB13HJ

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

0845 459 5418

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