Design-Build Industrial Refrigeration
BUILT ON EXPERIENCE. TRUSTED FOR PERFORMANCE.
Wagner-Meinert (WMI) is an industrial refrigeration and mechanical contractor specializing in design-build construction and full system service, with in-house support teams in controls, PSM, training and parts.
WMI is headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with multiple regional offices throughout the Midwest to offer localized support and a quick response. Our centralized team works with customers nationwide to provide comprehensive solutions across food and beverage, cold storage, and pharmaceutical industries.
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Industrial Refrigeration Expertise
WMI has a long history with all refrigeration system types in the food processing, cold storage and industrial application industries—working closely with customers throughout every step of the process to ensure their unique needs are addressed.
Practical understanding of system design and behavior throughout the process.
Real-world insights into safety, efficiency and serviceability.
Smooth integration with service and long-term support teams.
“Whether it’s ammonia for large-scale capacity and efficiency, or CO₂ for its environmental profile and performance, our design-build teams bring expertise to help you make the right decisions.”
Our team has engineered, installed, retrofitted and modified complex industrial refrigeration systems for over 35 years. We approach engineering as a partnership: your operational goals, constraints and growth plans shape the system we design.
Our engineering teams specialize in industrial refrigeration system design, with extensive experience in both ammonia and CO₂ refrigeration systems. We design with constructability, safety and long-term service in mind.
Engineering and Design Capabilities
- Refrigeration
- HVAC/Mechanical
- Plumbing
- Food Process
- Steam and Condensate
- Compressed Air
- Conceptual Budgeting Through Detailed Estimating
- Feasibility Studies/Master Planning
- System Capacity Analysis
- Energy Optimization Audits
- Building Information Modeling
- Single Source Construction
- Energy Recovery
As a leader in design-build contracting, WMI is known for its comprehensive solutions and support. We analyze each client's needs and identify the areas of concern, then design, engineer and build the right answers. We are consultants, engineers, contractors and team players, and we build and protect our reputation through our united mission to provide complete customer satisfaction.
- Capital Improvement Projects
- Maintenance and Upgrades
- Planned Shutdowns and Multi-Shift Outages
- 24/7 Availability
- Self-Performed Construction Services
Our construction teams bring plans to life with field expertise, coordination with trade partners, safety-first execution and attention to detail. Installation isn't an afterthought—it's an engineered process.
WMI has an in-house fabrication facility located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our shop is led by a highly skilled team supporting construction with custom-built components, preassembled systems and fabrication work that's ready for installation before it ever reaches your site.
- Piping Fabrications
- Skid Packages
- Platforms, Stairs and Frames
- Certified Welders and Procedures
- Weld Map Documentation
- Third-Party Non-Destructive Testing
At WMI, we plan and execute retrofits, expansions and upgrades that bring new life and efficiency to existing refrigeration systems, keeping operations running while systems evolve to meet today's production, safety and energy goals. By building long-term customer relationships, we exceed our customers' expectations by consistently providing the most reliable and efficient systems for their needs.
