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ICS expands into new Birmingham facility

UK: Temperature control solutions company ICS Cool Energy has moved its Birmingham operations to a new, purpose-built facility in Erdington Industrial Park. 

The new full-scale depot, warehouse and modern office space, totalling more than 42,000ft2, have been designed to mirror the operational capacity of the company’s headquarters in Totton. 

By consolidating equipment hire, service and sales operations under one roof and closer to customers in the region, the facility is expected to reduce lead times, improve logistics, and increase the availability of units for hire and purchase, ultimately enhancing service across the country.

The site features racking for efficient storage of process-dedicated chillers and cold store units and a dedicated production space to allow ICS Cool Energy engineers to tailor equipment to individual customer requirements. 

The Birmingham depot will also include a testing infrastructure to verify unit performance.

“By enhancing our service capability in one of the UK’s most important industrial regions, ICS Cool Energy is positioning itself for continuous growth and reinforcing our commitment to delivering fast, flexible, and sustainable temperature control solutions,” said Dave Palmer, ICS Cool Energy’s country leader. 

Selected for its strategic location and high environmental standards, the new site has achieved BREEAM Excellent certification. Sustainability features include solar energy generation, water catchment systems, and electric vehicles charging stations.

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