China cold storage solution provider
Project Overview: Extending Freshness for a Leading Bakery Brand
This project involved the design and construction of a dedicated cold storage facility for Sichuan Aidale Food, a renowned modern bakery enterprise and award-winning consumer brand. The core challenge was to overcome the extremely short shelf life of baked goods and manage the complex inventory of ingredients and finished products.
The 24,000 cubic meter facility was strategically divided into two key zones: a 0-5°C cold storage for preserving finished cakes, pastries, and sensitive ingredients like dairy and fillings; and a -23°C frozen storage for long-term storage of raw materials, pre-made dough, frozen cakes, and seasonal products. This dual-zone approach provided the flexibility needed for modern bakery production and distribution.
Technical Solution: Precision & Reliability for Sensitive Goods
The solution centered on equipment known for stability and precise temperature control, which is critical for maintaining the texture and taste of baked goods.
| System / Zone | Specification | Key Equipment & Features |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Facility | Total Volume: 24,000 m³ | Centralized Siemens PLC Control System. |
| 0-5°C Cold Storage | Insulation: 100mm B1 PUF Panel | Swedish Bahr/Bitzer Piston Compressor Unit, matched high-efficiency air coolers. |
| -23°C Frozen Storage | Insulation: 150mm B1 PUF Panel | Swedish Bahr/Bitzer Piston Compressor Unit (configured for low temp), matched high-efficiency air coolers. |
| Core Advantage | Identical premium compressor brand across both zones simplifies maintenance and ensures consistent reliability. |
Tangible Business Outcomes & Operational Metrics
The facility delivered transformative results by directly addressing the bakery’s key operational bottlenecks:
- Solved Freshness and Waste Management: The cold storage dramatically extends the marketable shelf life of products. It allows for the safe storage of seasonal items (like mooncakes or special pastries) and enables efficient batch production, reducing daily wastage of unsold goods and directly improving profitability.
- Massive, Organized Storage Capacity: The total volume of 24,000 m³ provides an effective storage capacity for approximately 4,000 – 5,300 metric tons of goods (calculated at a volumetric ratio of 4.5-6 m³/ton). This supports a large-scale production operation and a expansive retail network.
- Enabled Supply Chain Flexibility: The frozen storage allows for bulk purchasing and storage of price-volatile raw materials (like butter, nuts, and fruit). Finished frozen products can be distributed to retail outlets where they are thawed and sold, ensuring consistency and quality across all locations.
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