Starfrost has appointed Austral Pack, a leading South American packaging specialist, as its exclusive representative in Chile for its automated freezing and chilling equipment. Renowned globally for its highly efficient Spiral Freezers and IQF Tunnels, this partnership represents a significant step for Starfrost in strengthening its presence in the Chilean market.
This collaboration builds on Starfrost’s established presence in the region and is set to further expand its reach within the Chilean food processing sector, which includes industries such as seafood, meat, poultry and bakery. As the local partner, Austral Pack will provide comprehensive support to food manufacturers, offering expert sales assistance, project design capabilities and technical services—from installation and startup to ongoing service and maintenance.
Jonathan Fox, Global Sales Manager at Starfrost, commented:
“Chile is a key market for us, and Austral Pack brings the local knowledge and technical expertise we were seeking in a partner. Their strong relationships within the food processing industry and their commitment to customer service align with our core values. This partnership is an important step in strengthening our service offering and expanding our customer base in the region.”
Saul Soto, Co-owner and Commercial Director of Austral Pack, added:
“The partnership with Starfrost allows us to offer Chilean food manufacturers even greater access to Starfrost’s cutting-edge freezing and cooling solutions. Starfrost’s equipment is perfectly suited to the changing needs of modern food processors, helping to improve efficiency, product quality and overall production performance across all food sectors. We are delighted to be able to offer these advanced systems to our customers in Chile.”
Starfrost, based in the United Kingdom, is internationally recognised for its precision-engineered, energy-efficient IQF and spiral freezing systems. Serving a global customer base, the company continues to lead the industry through innovation, offering reliable, high-performance freezing and cooling solutions tailored to a variety of food processing applications.
Austral Pack, headquartered in Puerto Montt with a branch in Santiago, has a highly skilled team with extensive experience in the development and implementation of packaging and process automation solutions for the food industry. The company specialises in offering tailor-made solutions, with a strong focus on efficiency, sustainability and excellent after-sales service.