The Forest Group
Commercial Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Sales, Installation, Service & Maintenance.
Forest Group were recently crowned the National ACR & Heatpump Awards Contractor or the Year 2025
The Forest Group is widely recognised as the commercial refrigeration service and air conditioning provider of choice. Primarily operating in the north of England, Midlands, Wales and Scotland, our directly employed team of engineers work on behalf of Customers ranging from large, contracted Customers to independent, locally owned businesses.
40 Years of Excellence in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Our multi-award winning Group Companies, Forest UK Limited and GB Refrigeration Limited have been supporting our Customers for over 40 years building a reputation for the highest quality of service and reliability. We continue to provide our high standards of service and response even during seasonally high weather through our resource levels which are maintained all year round ensuring you get the stability and support you need when you need it.
Our range of services extend from Refrigeration equipment including walk in fridges, walk in freezers, commercial cabinets, blast chillers, bottle coolers, ice machines, cellar cooling and specialist equipment including retarders and provers, though to air conditioning and catering equipment.
Our regionally based Team of Engineers are best placed to support your needs, with a local understanding of your unique challenges combined with the strength and support of the Group.
With a strong reputation for retaining long term contracts, often being asked to extend our area of coverage at renewal, you can be assured that the high standards achieved throughout our Group are second to none. This enables us to offer market leading quality of service together with highly competitive pricing to every Customer.
Our Services
Ice Machines – Sales, Installation, Service & Support
We specialize in the sale, service, and maintenance of high-quality ice machines from industry-leading manufacturers.
Commercial Refrigeration Services
From walk in fridges and freezers to blast chillers, ice machines, cellar cooling and bottle coolers, we provide the highest quality of reactive service and maintenance.
Air Conditioning
We supply and maintain Air Conditioning equipment from the leading brands including Daikin, Mitsubishi, Toshiba, Fujitsu and Panasonic and our supply chain stocks a huge selection of parts to ensure your equipment is repaired as quickly as possible.
Cold Rooms & Freezer Rooms
Forest Group specialises in the design, sales, installation, service, and aftersales support of cold rooms and freezer rooms.
Heat Pumps
Forest Group specialises in air source heat pump solutions, the eco-friendly and energy-efficient heating solution for your home or business. At Forest Group, we’re committed to promoting sustainable living, and heat pumps are a key part of that mission.
Freezer/Fridge Trailer Hire
At Forest Group, we offer a fleet of mobile walk-in fridge and freezer trailers to meet your refrigeration needs.
Temperature & Energy Monitoring
We provide advanced temperature and energy monitoring systems tailored for Commercial Refrigeration, Cellar Cooling, Catering Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning.
Heat Recovery Solutions
Transform your venue’s energy efficiency by integrating walk-in fridges, freezers, and cellar cooling systems with your venue’s water heating system.
Cellar Cooling
Maintaining the perfect cellar temperature is crucial for preserving the quality of beverages in restaurants and pubs.
Commercial Electrical Services
From initial design and installation to ongoing maintenance and testing, we’re here to ensure your electrical systems are safe, efficient, and built to last.
Solar, Battery & EV Charging
Forest Group is proud to partner with Evolution Solutions to offer exceptional Solar and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging services for both homes and businesses.
Client Testimonials
Forest are a longstanding contractor to Marston’s and we have a great working relationship… After a 2 year trial in a challenging geography, Forest delivered on their promise of raising our expectations and were rewarded with a much enlarged contract. Their introduction to the contractor base has had a positive effect on results nationally.
All representatives of the Forest group of companies, are indeed an important ‘service sector’ part of our supply contracts with major national companies & chains. The ‘ever present’ professional support that ‘Hubbard Ice Systems (Scotsman Ice Systems)’ receives from the Forest Group on a regular basis, is extremely hard to match. We are extremely happy to have an association with all of the service team at Forest Group.
Latest News and Awards
Stay up to date with Forest Group’s latest achievements, industry insights, and company milestones. From award wins to service innovations, our News & Awards section highlights the stories that showcase our 40 years of excellence and ongoing commitment to being the best in the business.
Forest Group shortlisted as ACR News Awards Contractor of the Year and Customer Service Team of the Year 2025
Forest Group has been shortlisted for not one, but two prestigious categories at the ACR News Awards: Contractor of the […]
Forest Group named National ACR & Heat Pump – Contractor of the Year 2025
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Forest Group shortlisted National ACR & Heat Pump Contractor of the Year 2025
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