Logistics and industrial refrigeration:
secure your cold chain
Optimized energy solutions for cold logistics
Expertise dedicated to industrial refrigeration
Soteck Clauger supports logistics providers, food processors and retailers in the optimum management of energy and refrigeration.
From chilled and frozen refrigeration to overall plant operation, our solutions guarantee:
- Maximum energy efficiency for your equipment;
- Consistent reliability of your cold chain;
- Significant reduction in your carbon footprint.
Energy efficiency for your competitiveness.
Committed to uncompromising reliability
Our industrial refrigeration solutions for the logistics sector meet production, quality, and energy-efficiency requirements. They combine needs analysis, control of technical parameters, equipment integration, and optimization of operating conditions. This approach allows us to tailor solutions to specific processes, volumes, production areas, and site priorities.
Our promise: to offer you the most optimized energy costs over time, with maximum plant availability. How? With refrigeration systems designed to minimize energy consumption while reducing environmental impact.
The companies that place their trust in us see savings of up to 30% on their annual energy costs, with an availability rate of over 99%.
Sustainable innovation with natural fluids
We design high-performance refrigeration systems using only natural refrigerants. Low-load NH₃ for proven efficiency, CO₂ for a sustainable, high-performance alternative: our optimized equipment includes:
- Heat recovery for automatic defrosting;
- Next-generation dry storage technologies;
- Consumption reduced by up to 35% compared with traditional systems.
The future of refrigeration is already with you.
Turnkey solutions for your performance
Our comprehensive approach combines insulation and refrigeration for maximum efficiency:- Insulated enclosures and high-performance cold rooms;
- Soundproofed, secure machine rooms;
- Logistics buildings with cladding and fire protection;
- Optimized ductwork for uniform distribution.
The result: a flawless cold chain, from receiving to shipping.
Why leaders choose us
Our recognized expertise in industrial refrigeration makes all the difference. Energy-optimized solutions, strong environmental performance, an integrated approach to insulation and production: we turn your constraints into competitive advantages.
Often with an average ROI of 20 months and a reduction in maintenance costs of up to 35%, your investment quickly becomes your best asset for winning new markets.
FAQ: precise cooling to protect the quality of your products
The challenges of industrial refrigeration in logistics vary depending on the processes, buildings, and production goals. Find answers to frequently asked questions to better understand solutions for air treatment, industrial refrigeration, and energy efficiency.
How can we optimize the logistics cold chain?
It all starts with the actual site conditions: temperatures, humidity, airflow rates, operating hours, and variable loads. We measure these parameters together rather than one by one, because addressing a single issue in isolation often shifts the problem elsewhere. Soteck Clauger’s Flash Audit, conducted in a single day with no obligation, identifies energy losses, potential savings, and the applicable Hydro-Québec and Énergir incentives. Technical priorities are then ranked according to the desired quality, capacity, and reliability.
How can you optimize energy consumption in a cold storage warehouse?
Energy consumption in a cold storage warehouse is first reduced through measurement. The MyPortal3E platform aggregates operational data through SCADA, ERP, and IoT integration, making month-to-month variations visible. We then focus on the areas that have the greatest impact: temperature control, zone airtightness, and airflow management. Our written performance guarantee contractually commits to specific energy-saving results, subject to certain conditions.
How can you choose the best cold storage room?
The choice of a cold room is based on the products being stored, the volume, the set temperatures, and the handling rates. The enclosure, cooling capacity, and refrigerant are then selected. Our systems use natural refrigerants, ammonia (NH₃) and CO₂, rather than synthetic refrigerants. Combining design and construction under a single contract eliminates any ambiguity regarding the equipment, piping, and electrical systems.
How can refrigerated loading docks be optimized?
Loading docks are the weak point in many warehouses. Every time a door opens, hot, humid air enters, which turns into frost, condensation on the floor, and excessive energy consumption. We address the root cause by controlling airflow and ensuring airlock seals are airtight, not just by adding more cooling capacity. An on-site visit measures actual air infiltration before any corrective action is taken.
How can we optimize natural refrigerants in logistics?
Ammonia (NH₃) and CO₂ are the two natural refrigerants we install in logistics applications. They offer excellent thermodynamic performance and are not subject to the restrictions that apply to synthetic fluids. However, their implementation requires careful planning: safety measures, piping designed for the high pressures of CO₂, and training for operating teams. We support the project from the engineering phase through commissioning and into maintenance.
How can we maximize system uptime?
Availability is ensured before a breakdown occurs. A preventive maintenance plan, monitoring of operating parameters, and a few critical spare parts on hand are better than a quick repair. When a breakdown does occur, our emergency service operates 24/7, and a technician will arrive on-site within four hours. In temperature-controlled environments, this response time is the difference between an incident and the loss of goods.
How can heat recovery be optimized?
A cold storage warehouse continuously discharges the heat extracted by its compressors. This energy can be used to heat the premises, provide domestic hot water, or keep concrete slabs from freezing, rather than being lost at the condenser. Where the temperature is insufficient, an industrial heat pump boosts it: the Hi-PAC 85, running on R1233zd, is designed for this purpose. The Flash Audit quantifies the savings and the Hydro-Québec and Énergir incentives available.
How can we coordinate the players in the cold-chain logistics sector?
A logistics refrigeration project brings together the operator, the general contractor, the equipment manufacturer, the electrician, and the piping contractor. Performance issues often arise at the interfaces between these parties. This risk is minimized by consolidating engineering, refrigeration, piping, electrical work, and automation under a single point of responsibility, from design through construction. A single point of contact is accountable for the outcome, which makes it possible to guarantee performance.
Can your logistics cold chain handle peak hours?
An industrial refrigeration project for a logistics warehouse begins with a day of measurements. We record actual temperatures, airflow rates, and material-handling schedules. The Flash Audit then quantifies energy losses, potential savings, and the Hydro-Québec and Énergir incentives available.
The refrigeration of a cold storage warehouse depends on operational details. A set point that is two degrees too low can be costly all year round. Reducing energy consumption in a cold room starts with proper temperature control. Next comes ensuring the areas are airtight.
The management of refrigerated loading docks deserves special attention. Every time the door opens, warm, humid air enters. This leads to frost on the floor and excessive energy consumption. Air inflows are measured before adding refrigeration capacity.
An industrial cold room is sized based on the products and production rates. The choice of refrigerant goes hand in hand with this. At our company, natural refrigerants replace synthetic gases. CO₂ refrigeration in logistics requires high-pressure piping.
The heat rejected by the condensers is used to heat the premises. However, it is still necessary to verify that the need exists at that exact moment. The savings are calculated before purchasing the heat exchanger. MyPortal3E makes these variations visible from month to month.
Have our experts evaluate your system. They will calculate the potential savings and then commit to the results with a written performance guarantee.