A Partnership Rooted in Understanding
CEE’s partnership with Barry Callebaut is a prime example of customer intimacy in practice. From the start, we took the time to understand their production realities, product quality standards, and long-term sustainability ambitions. This trust-based relationship allowed us to co-develop solutions step by step, beginning in Belgium and expanding across multiple countries. Our involvement now spans sites in the UK, Europe, and Africa — always building on previous learnings to unlock new efficiencies and reduce environmental impact. This is not a project-by-project collaboration, but a shared journey toward sustainable chocolate production worldwide.
Intelligent utilities development for multiple sites
- CHP installation and adiabatic cooling in Wieze
- First heat pump in Banbury — COP of 8
- Cooling system optimization across multiple sites
- Long-term partnership expanding beyond Belgium and Europe
A Shared Journey Towards Sustainability
When Barry Callebaut sought to reduce the environmental impact of its chocolate production operations, they chose to look beyond quick wins. Instead, they committed to long-term, integrated improvements. As a trusted engineering partner, CEE helped turn this ambition into a global roadmap — one based on mutual understanding and the relentless pursuit of energy efficiency.
Our collaboration began with in-depth studies of their largest site in Wieze. By immersing ourselves in their production processes, we identified core opportunities that were not only technically sound, but also future-proof. This created a solid foundation for scalable energy solutions.
Today, Barry Callebaut counts on CEE as their go-to partner for sustainable innovation — from CHP and cooling optimizations to high-efficiency heat pumps. Our joint projects span multiple continents, reflecting a partnership built on trust, shared goals, and results.
CHP & Cooling Integration in Wieze
We installed a combined heat and power system tailored to Barry Callebaut’s energy profile. Cooling optimizations, including early adoption of adiabatic cooling, enhanced system performance while reducing water and energy consumption.
Heat Pump Breakthrough in Banbury
CEE engineered a thermal integration project that included the group’s first industrial heat pump. Thanks to process-focused design adjustments, the COP was doubled compared to the original tender requirements — proof that sustainability and performance can go hand-in-hand. Flexibility was added by using the existing cooling installation and adding a backup boiler.
From Belgium to the World
Our hands-on approach started in Wieze and Halle, but has since scaled to sites in the UK, Africa, and across Europe. Each project leverages our deep knowledge of chocolate manufacturing, always aiming to minimize energy use and emissions with the best-fit technologies.
A Shared Journey Towards Sustainability
When Barry Callebaut sought to reduce the environmental impact of its chocolate production operations, they chose to look beyond quick wins. Instead, they committed to long-term, integrated improvements. As a trusted engineering partner, CEE helped turn this ambition into a global roadmap — one based on mutual understanding and the relentless pursuit of energy efficiency.
Our collaboration began with in-depth studies of their largest site in Wieze. By immersing ourselves in their production processes, we identified core opportunities that were not only technically sound, but also future-proof. This created a solid foundation for scalable energy solutions.
Today, Barry Callebaut counts on CEE as their go-to partner for sustainable innovation — from CHP and cooling optimizations to high-efficiency heat pumps. Our joint projects span multiple continents, reflecting a partnership built on trust, shared goals, and results.
