Motion-controlled
Frozen fruit and vegetable specialist Ardo UK is benefiting from energy saving LED lighting installed at its new £4m cold store, which opened in late 2014. After completing a £6.7m cold store and packing hall for Ardo in 2009 over a 44-week period, high-care construction specialist Chalcroft was called upon in late 2013 to partner the Kent-based business on the design and build of a new extension to the facility.
The new cold store adds almost 1900m² of storage space to Ardo’s portfolio, bringing the site total to nearly 9700m². Capable of holding 4200 pallets, space-efficient mobile racking has been installed along with LED lighting controlled with motion sensors to reduce energy consumption.
Jon Barnes, Ardo UK’s supply chain and inventory director, says: “Our overall storage capacity now exceeds 22,500 pallets and, with more space and improved handling facilities, we are well placed for continued growth in the years to come. Additionally, the efficient sealing of the building and motion-controlled lighting have contributed to our energy efficiency targets, saving us 97% of our electricity usage on lighting alone.”
