When it comes to pharmaceutical product storage, precision is everything.

Whether you’re operating a warehouse, manufacturing site, or research facility, the integrity of your stored products depends on maintaining strict temperature conditions.

Even minor deviations can result in wasted stock and regulatory non-compliance.

To get it right, you need a trusted and reliable air conditioning and refrigeration contractor like ICE.

Why choosing the right contractor matters

Pharmaceutical temperature control is different to cooling for food or retail.

A stringent regulatory environment means that the design requirements are more exacting, and the consequences of failure are much higher.

A specialist contractor can ensure your systems are fully compliant, resilient, and capable of maintaining stable conditions.

Want to understand more about temperature-controlled warehousing for medicines? Read on here.

Five things to look for in a service partner

Proven experience in the pharmaceutical sector

Your chosen provider should be able to show that it can design, install, and maintain pharmaceutical cold rooms and HVAC systems.

They should possess the know-how and experience to meet stringent MHRA mapping and validation requirements.

At ICE, we have a proven track record of delivering pharmaceutical projects that are robust, reliable, and always compliant.

Specialist design knowledge

There’s more to designing a cold room than ensuring the correct temperature setpoints.

Proper design needs to consider how the cold room is used as well as what is stored.

This means attention should be paid to:

  • Frequent door openings
  • Loading and unloading cycles
  • Defrost cycles
  • Air distribution patterns
  • Sensor placement and calibration
  • Product volumes and temperatures

Your contractor ought to understand these complexities and build systems that perform consistently, rather than merely meeting the specifications on paper.

At ICE, we design and install pharmaceutical cold rooms that take every operational factor into account.

Rapid emergency response

Everything should be done to reduce the risk of downtime in a pharmaceutical facility.

It’s essential contractors offer guaranteed rapid response times, as well as preventative maintenance, to minimise the consequences of temperature deviations.

At ICE, we understand the catastrophic consequences that can follow from an unexpected shutdown at a pharmaceutical facility.

That’s why we offer a four-hour response guarantee for breakdowns to ensure your stock is protected and your systems continue to remain compliant.

Asking the right questions and attention to detail

Any competent contractor will have an extensive range of questions to ask about your facilities and operations.

These will typically include:

  • What products will be stored and at what volumes?
  • What are the maximum entry temperatures and turnover rates?
  • How many times are doors opened daily?
  • How many staff use the facility, how do they use it, and for how long?

These kinds of questions help to ensure any system is designed to be reliable under real operational conditions.

Proven results through case studies

Real world examples and case studies can not only highlight best practice, but also what needs to be avoided.

Your contractor should understand some of the most common mistakes made with pharmaceutical refrigeration systems.

At ICE, we’ve corrected failed chill stores and cold rooms that were poorly designed or installed by non-specialists.

Every solution we install, from high-quality controls to fully insulated enclosures, consistently pass mapping and validation first time.

Why choose ICE?

You can’t afford to take chances with your choice of temperature control partner.

With specialist experience, proven design expertise, rapid response times, and meticulous attention to operational details, ICE is a trusted partner in the pharmaceutical sector.

We safeguard your products, compliance, and reputation

Take a look at our maintenance contracts for pharma to ensure ongoing compliance and peace of mind.

To find out more about our work in the pharmaceutical sector, contact us today.