How Cold Storage is Increasingly Going Hi-Tec
Introduction
With the demand for cold storage at record highs, it comes as no surprise that novel technologies are being incorporated by cold room manufacturers in this space to the maxim.
Kendall, as not only a leading refrigeration system manufacturer but also a cold storage room manufacturer, is definitely doing its bit to be at the forefront of such novel and innovative technology incorporation.
In this article, we discuss various facets of advanced technology being incorporated by cold storage manufacturers especially in terms of cold storage design and construction. As you will discover, this is making a big difference to the way goods are being transported and stored, in a far more efficient and effective manner.
Ultimately, it is amply clear that it is a win-win situation for everyone concerned.
Background
We can only appreciate this influx of advanced technology in cold storage, when we have a little background perspective to it; exactly what is driving this surge in demand for cold storage, to the extent that those in the business are compelled to bring various technical advancements within its fold?
ü Consumer penchant for fresh foods, including exotic ones from distant locales. A customer in Poland, for example, seeking a fresh Ecuadorian banana, would be a simple but relevant example of such customer demand.
ü Besides fresh, there is a surge in customer preference for food which is healthy and nutritious. Cold storage ensures this.
ü Beyond customer preferences, it is simply the ever-increasing distance between producers and consumers which necessitates cold storage.
ü A lot of places around the world have limited scope for growing produce, especially due to harsh weather conditions. Countries like Canada, Russia, and even the USA are prime examples where large swathes of land cannot grow any produce for much of the year. Naturally, they have a pent-up demand for cold storage.
ü A final but very relevant point would be the extent to which we have all spread out far and wide; the more we spread out and dwell in various places, greater the need for cold storage so that items reach those in these places in fine condition.
Capital-Intensive
Some of you might wonder that when there is clearly so much pent-up demand for cold storage, then why it hasn’t been done much earlier – especially advanced technology infusion.
Well, the answer is very simple; this is an extremely capital-intensive space.
Moreover, technology incorporation would invariably mean doing things all over again, bringing on a whole new set of challenges, and of course – huge expenses.
How is Kendall doing it?
That is a good question!
In Kendall’s case, it really has been about the vision that its management has had from the outset.
When you have the requisite vision, you know that it would only be a matter of time before advanced technologies would be required in the cold storage space.
Accordingly, Kendall pre-emptively ensured the inclusion of various technology elements into its cold storage output.
So whether you are looking at:
v Cold room doors, or
Among a whole host of cold storage requirements, you can always be assured that Kendall has only the most technically advanced, proprietary items on offer.
Technical Advancements
Having stressed on the fact that cold storage has gone hi-tech, it is only appropriate that we highlight the exact ways in which that has happened.
Accordingly, in this section, we share instances of such hi-tech advancements in cold storage. That will help you appreciate all the initiatives that we at Kendall – among others, are taking to be proud, integral members of this stellar industry.
Automated Temperature Control
A major technical advancement has been the way in which cold storage has managed to garner automated temperature control. Otherwise, doing this manually, especially given increasingly large haulage sizes, was proving to be a formidable challenge.
In this instance, notwithstanding the temperature variations that are required in case of diverse items being placed in cold storage, temperature control for that would be done on an automated basis.
So you could have a:
o Cold room for fruits
o Cold room for vegetables such as a potato cold storage room
o Chicken cold room
o Cold room for fish or a fish storage cold room as some might want to call it
o Other seafoods cold room such as a seafoods freezer room
o Frozen food storage room in general
Along with a whole host of other non-food items such as a medicine cold storage room or miscellaneous items meant for logistics cold storage, all stored in cold storage seamlessly, thanks to automated temperature control.
Auto Recognition of Cold Storage Items
This may seem really hi-tech (which it is!) to the extent that some might find it unreal; yet, truth is, this is becoming quite a norm today.
Without having to specify the items being put in cold storage – or making a lot of adjustments or preparations for it, cold room systems are able to auto-determine the items being stored.
Not only that, on that basis, they are able to make all the necessary adjustments required to be made automatically so that the stored items are kept in the desired optimal way.
Versatile Cold Storage Capabilities for Multiple Items in a Single Location
Previously, there were compulsions around the extent to which various items could be stored in a single cold storage location.
But today, thanks to various hi-tech advancements, you could have items with varying temperature requirements being stored at a single location.
To give you an example, you would perfunctorily believe that ice cream cold storage room and fresh fruit would have different cold storage requirements since the temperature at which they are to be stored is different.
But what if we told you that today, it is indeed possible – and happening, that such diverse items are being stored together.
Advancements like these are not only helping in bringing storage costs down but also ensuring optimal use of available space, by making the most of all that is available.
Conclusion
Clearly, there have been prolific hi-tech advancements in cold storage.
Some of the instances we cited above were virtually unimaginable even a few years ago.
This is no doubt a fast-moving space, and Kendall is very proud to be a part of it at every step.