Tech Niagara transforms aging kitchen ventilation and mechanical systems to meet current safety standards and peak efficiency
Don’t let outdated infrastructure bottleneck your kitchen’s potential. Our team excels at the high-stakes work of retrofitting and expanding mechanical systems within existing footprints—ensuring your facility stays safe, compliant, and ready for high-volume production.
A failing fan or a dead MUA unit can shut down a kitchen in minutes. We provide turnkey replacements for rooftop equipment, ensuring your air balance is restored and your kitchen stays pressurized.
High-Efficiency Fan Swaps: Upgrading to modern blower units that provide better draw with lower energy consumption
MUA Modernization: Replacing aged Make-Up Air units with reliable, climate-controlled systems to prevent “negative pressure” issues (like doors whistling or hoods not pulling)
Custom Curb Adaptors: We handle the structural transitions needed to fit new equipment onto existing rooftop openings
Rooftop Exhaust Fan SwapThis old fan had seen it’s day. Time for an upgrade!We replaced it in no time before our client opened his doors for the day.While on the roof, we noticed this old utility fan that serves the pizza oven was struggling. We recorded the specs of it just in case he had any issues.Sure enough, a couple months later on a lovely winter day – it gave up entirely. Due to the age and condition of the unit, we advised that attempting further repairs was not a wise choice.We had already recorded the dimensions last time we were on site, so we were able to fab up a curb adaptor to accommodate a modern fan without making an additional site visit.We showed up with a new fan, custom curb adaptor, and everything else we needed in order to get them back up and operating in a timely fashion.
Hood & Exhaust Modernization
Standards change, and so does your business. If your current hood can’t keep up with your production or fails to meet modern fire codes, we provide surgical retrofits designed to fit your existing footprint.
Code-Compliant Upgrades: Replacing outdated hoods with high-efficiency, stainless steel units that meet NFPA 96 requirements
Ductwork Remediation: Replacing old, leaking, or non-compliant ducting with liquid-tight, welded grease ducts
Fire Suppression Coordination: We ensure your new hood is perfectly integrated with your fire suppression system for a seamless inspection
A Quick New Hood & StainlessWe were so excited to get the new hood into this space, we forgot to take a “before” picture. (Don’t worry, you’re not missing much!)That old backsplash had seen better days. We couldn’t leave it be!Fryer Station Makeover
This client was normally closed one day each week. We took advantage of that to give their fryer station a much needed upgrade without a single minute of downtime on their end. New hood & fan one week, new stainless and an additional fryer on the following visit!
We removed the old hood over these fryers and put in a shiny brand new oneThe old inline wall fan they had been using just wouldn’t do anymore. We upgraded it to this grease rated unit. That fresh stainless backsplash really seals the deal. Looks like they’ve been getting good use of the new hood already!
Outgrowing your current cook line doesn’t always require a new building. We specialize in integrating new ventilation footprints into existing facilities—whether you’re adding a single station or extending your entire exhaust canopy.
Cook Line Extensions: Seamlessly mounting additional hood sections alongside your current setup or in new areas to expand your cooking capacity
New Station Integration: Adding specialized ventilation (like a dedicated pizza oven hood or a dishwasher vent) to areas not originally designed for exhaust
Structural & Utility Tie-ins: From gas manifold extensions to rooftop layout, we manage the technical integration of your new gear. We coordinate with your preferred roofing contractor to ensure all penetrations are sealed to warranty standards
A Matching ExtensionWe ordered a new hood that matches the exact profile of our client’s existing one to extend their cooking spaceTime to make room for some ductwork. It’s always important to be sure you have enough space to protect the duct if there are combustibles nearbyIn an older building, you rarely get a straight shot. That’s ok! We fabricated a custom offset that gently offsets in 2 dimensions at once to ensure airflow is not impeded“Let’s Not Waste Any Space”
This client dreamed of utilizing this small storage space to extend his prep abilities with a couple of extra appliances. After careful clearance considerations and preparations, we were able to strategically install an additional cooking space that, at first glance, even we thought might be unrealistic. We crunched the numbers and determined it was possible – and since we enjoy challenging ourselves, we made it happen!
The Tech Niagara Edge
Strategic Project Scheduling
Retrofitting a live kitchen requires precise coordination. While major mechanical upgrades often inevitably require some degree of scheduled downtime, we plan our phases strategically to minimize the impact on your service. We work with your management team to find the most efficient windows for installation, ensuring you’re back in production as quickly as possible.
