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Introduction

If you’re building a cold room, your panels are the foundation. They determine efficiency, durability, and performance. So, what are Africhill’s cool room panels made of?

At Africhill, our panels are engineered using high-density EPS cores bonded to Chromadek steel. This combination delivers exceptional insulation, structural strength, and long-term reliability.

We don’t just build cold rooms. We engineer high-performance cold storage solutions that work for Africa’s industries, from farming and pharma to fisheries and retail.
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What Are Cool Room Panels Made Of?

Cool room panels are modular building blocks designed to form the walls, floors, and ceilings of cold rooms and freezer rooms. Their job is to keep temperatures stable, prevent energy loss, and create an efficient cold storage environment.

Africhill panels are:

  • Insulated with fire-retardant polystyrene (EPS)
  • Clad with Chromadek steel for strength.
  • Thermally resistant, reducing heat transfer to keep cold rooms and freezer rooms efficient.

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Why Panel Construction Matters

The quality of your cold room panels affects:

  • Energy bills: Panels with poor insulation leak cold air and waste electricity.
  • Product safety: Inconsistent temperature can ruin food, pharmaceuticals, or medical supplies.
  • Durability: Low-grade panels bend, warp, or degrade under African conditions.

Africhill panels are built to withstand these challenges, providing long-term stability and efficiency.
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How Africhill Panels Outperform Others

Here’s why Africhill panels are trusted across Africa:

1. Tailored solutions
We’ve worked across agriculture, pharma, fisheries, and retail. Our panels are built for Africa’s industries and climates.

2. Customised designs
We design exactly what you need, from blast freezers to DIY modular cold rooms.

3. Fast installation
A 9 m × 9 m cold or freezer room can be completed in as little as three days.

4. Neat, safe builds
Our modular construction is quieter, cleaner, and safer for your workplace.

5. Energy efficiency
Superior insulation means year-round savings on electricity.

6. Quality materials
Manufactured in-house with Chromadek steel and high-density polystyrene for strength and performance.

7. Durability
High-density cores bonded with steel for maximum lifespan.

8. Low maintenance
Our panels require almost no upkeep, freeing you to focus on your business.

9. Trusted service
With over 20 years of experience, we support your business at every stage.

10. Flexible delivery
End-to-end solutions or DIY kits, delivered across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Case Studies Across Africa

In Zimbabwe’s dairy sector, Africhill delivered freezer rooms that extended the shelf life of milk products, protecting farmers’ profits.

In Angola, we installed cold storage for fruit exporters, using our insulated panels to ensure consistent quality for overseas markets.

In Malawi’s fisheries, our modular builds helped fishermen preserve their catch in extreme heat, opening access to new buyers.

Every project proves the strength of our panels in real African conditions.
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FAQ

What materials are Africhill’s cool room panels made of?

They’re made of fire-retardant polystyrene (EPS), bonded to Chromadek steel for durability and insulation.

What thickness are Africhill panels available in?

From 40 mm to 300 mm, depending on the panel type and application.

What are cool room panels used for?

They form the insulated walls, ceilings, and floors of cold rooms and freezer rooms, keeping products fresh and stable at the right temperature.

Can Africhill deliver panels outside South Africa?

Yes, we deliver modular cold and freezer rooms anywhere in Sub-Saharan Africa directly from our Kempton Park factory in South Africa.

How fast can Africhill install a cold room?

A standard 9 m × 9 m unit can be fully operational in as little as three days.

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Build Your Cold Storage Future With Africhill

Your cold room is only as strong as the panels it’s built from. At Africhill, we manufacture our panels in-house, using the highest-quality materials to deliver long-term durability, maximum energy efficiency, and rapid installation.

Whether you need a cold room, freezer room, or blast freezer, we’ll design it for your products, build it faster, and deliver it anywhere in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Don’t compromise your cold storage future. Fill in the form below, and let’s build your solution with Africhill panels today.