Sterling Expands GPL and LHE Chiller Lines for Use in Food and Beverage Production

New Berlin, Wis. – Sterling announced it has expanded its range of GPL Packaged Chillers and LHE Central Chillers with features for use in food and beverage production.

GPL and LHE chillers support applications including chocolate, candy, baked snacks, fruit, ingredients, grain, dairy, meat, beer brewing, wine fermentation, distilleries and pet food. 

Both lines of chillers can use R-410A or more environmentally friendly R-454B refrigerant, the company said. R-454B is a “low GWP” (Global Warming Potential) refrigerant that meets the stricter environmental requirements of 12 U.S. states and Canada, according to Sterling. 

For its GPL chillers, Sterling has added a “remote-cool” option that will be available in 10 to 60 tons of capacity. The remote-cooled option allows heat to be released outdoors by locating the chiller condenser outside production facilities while the chiller remains indoors. The GPL line expansion complements the air- and water-cooled GPL models released in 2025, Sterling reported. The capacity of those models is 5 to 60 tons. All GPL chillers can also be adapted for full outdoor use, with both chiller and condenser located outside the production facility. GPL chillers operate in a fluid temperature range from 20 degrees Fahrenheit to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Sterling said it redesigned its GPL chillers to include new features:

• Easier access to components for faster maintenance.
• New color touch screen for the controller.
• Standard audible/visual alarm.
• Lower height for larger models to facilitate shipping. 

LHE Central Chillers are available in 20- to 60-ton sizes. These chillers are for indoor use only, the company said. 

“At Sterling, we specialize in delivering comprehensive process solutions that power productivity and precision across a wide range of manufacturing industries,” said Bill Bruhn, senior product manager at Sterling. “We serve a diverse array of industries, including highly regulated markets like food and beverage, pharmaceutical and plastics.”