CTS delivered a complete cold-chain solution for United Drug’s Dublin facility. The project included advanced freezer and chill rooms designed to support high-volume pharmaceutical distribution. Our focus was to increase efficiency, strengthen safety, and protect product integrity across every stage of the workflow.
Biotech
United Drug Dublin
Cold-chain upgrade for freezer and chill environments
Client Challenge
United Drug required a modern cold-chain system that could:
- Maintain strict temperature control across multiple storage zones
- Support rapid product picking with minimal temperature loss
- Provide resilient refrigeration with full duty and standby cover
- Meet FM fire safety standards across the full installation
- Improve operational flow and reduce bottlenecks
- Offer real-time monitoring and alarms for compliance and audit trails
The system needed fault tolerance, speed of access, and high energy stability.
Our Solution
CTS designed an integrated cold-chain package built around performance, resilience, and operational efficiency.
Freezer and chill rooms
Engineered for high stability and consistent temperature performance
Benefit: Protects pharmaceutical products and reduces temperature-related risk.
Full-height dual-glazed product pick glass doors
12 condensation-proof doors installed across the facility
Benefit: Faster picking with reduced cold air loss, improving efficiency and energy performance.
Electronic automatic sliding doors
Horizontal forklift-friendly sliding doors for high-traffic areas
Benefit: Smooth flow for warehouse teams and reduced disruption to temperature zones.
FM-approved insulated panel system
Panels approved to FMRC 4880 Class 1 fire classification
Benefit: Enhanced safety, insurance-approved construction, and long-term durability.
Duty and standby refrigeration systems
100% duty and 100% standby configuration
utomatic changeover included as standard
Benefit: Continuous operation with no downtime, even during equipment failure or maintenance.
Advanced control, monitoring and alarms
Full Danfoss electronic control and alarm architecture
Integrated monitoring for complete environmental oversight
Benefit: Improved compliance, strong traceability, and early fault detection.
Outcome
United Drug now operate a high-performance cold-chain environment designed for speed, reliability, and compliance.
The installation improves workflow efficiency, protects temperature-sensitive stock, and supports the site’s operational goals.
CTS continue to provide ongoing service, remote support, and system optimisation.