ABOUT OCADO

Ocado is a British online supermarket primarily known for its online grocery delivery services. It was founded in April 2000 and is based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Ocado offers a wide range of groceries, including fresh produce, meat, dairy, frozen items, and household essentials. With a mission to transform the grocery retail market, Ocado is constantly striving to innovate and improve its services to provide its customers with the best possible shopping experience.

CHILLER ROOM INSTALLATION: OUR APPROACH & METHODS

Koolmax has a proven track record of delivering high-quality cold room solutions to businesses of all sizes. When approached by Ocado to provide a chiller room installation, we worked closely with their team to understand their requirements and design a bespoke solution that would meet their specific needs.

Our team of expert engineers conducted a site survey to assess the available space and identify any potential challenges. Based on the findings of the survey, we designed a modular chiller room that could be easily installed within the existing warehouse. The modular design also allowed for future expansion, ensuring that the chiller room could accommodate the company's growing needs.

The chiller room was constructed using high-quality materials and components, including insulated panels, energy-efficient refrigeration systems, and state-of-the-art controls. Our team also installed a backup power supply to ensure that the chiller room would continue to operate in the event of a power outage.

Throughout the installation process, our team worked closely with Ocado's project managers to ensure that the project was delivered on time and within budget. We also provided training to the company's staff on how to operate and maintain the chiller room to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

WHAT WERE THE NECESSITIES OF THE PARTIES CONCERNED?

For Ocado, the need for a reliable and efficient chiller room was crucial to their business operations. With a large inventory of perishable items, they required a solution that would maintain a consistent temperature and prevent spoilage. Additionally, the chiller room needed to be modular to accommodate future growth and expansion.

For Koolmax, the challenge was to design and install a chiller room that would meet Ocado's specific requirements while adhering to industry standards and regulations. We needed to ensure that the chiller room was energy-efficient, reliable, and easy to maintain while also providing the flexibility to accommodate future changes and upgrades.

WHERE IS IT LOCATED?

Ocado has several warehouses located across the UK, with the largest being the Ocado Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) in Andover, Hampshire. The Andover CFC is the company's flagship warehouse and covers an area of 240,000 square feet. It houses thousands of products, which are picked and packed by automated robots and human workers to fulfil online orders.

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