Stancold delivers bespoke and efficient cold store construction projects for multiple sectors, including food, beverage and pharmaceuticals, constructing industrial freezer and chiller rooms, or large-scale 10,000+ pallet facilities engineered for continuous, zero‑downtime operation.
We assemble insulated freestanding PIR whitewall panels on site to create bespoke temperature‑controlled spaces tailored to your operations and accommodating phased expansion plans.
As trusted industrial cold room builders across multiple UK sectors including food and pharmaceuticals, Stancold supports national manufacturers and distributors with custom, site‑specific solutions.
Stancold’s in‑house project managers and installation teams deliver solutions that match your process needs, minimise disruption and hit your operational targets, with expert installation of the necessary cold storage systems.
We will work closely with you to achieve the required pull-down period or holding temperature relevant to the product and adhere to an N+1 specification where applicable to integrate a 100% back-up refrigeration system, guaranteeing product integrity.
How Stancold Drives Success in Cold Store Construction Projects:
- Bespoke layouts tailored to your specific processes and operations.
- Precision panel installation and joinery to eliminate thermal bridges, maintain insulation performance and prevent condensation.
- Safe removal, replacement or expansion of existing cold storage areas, including upgrades from outdated panel systems such as polystyrene.
- Site surveys and consultations to plan the most efficient, least disruptive build and the right materials.
- Live-site installations and phased construction programmes to cause the least disruption possible to site operations.
- Dedicated design and project management for seamless coordination and consistent communication with your in-house team or preferred contractors.
- Providing detailed drawings for the client to sign off on so every stakeholder is aligned before work begins.
- Future‑proof build that supports operational growth and accommodates later expansion plans.
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With 75+ years’ experience, Stancold works with producers and distributors nationwide to provide them with high-quality cold store solutions from full fit-out projects to remedial works on existing cold storage environments.
Stancold utilises hygienic, freestanding, insulated panel systems and door types provided by the UK’s market leading manufacturers, including Kingspan Quadcore.
We guide you through technical specification, identify value‑engineering opportunities, and manage the project end‑to‑end so your cold storage is tailored to your operations and ready for future growth. Where needed, we coordinate specialist contractors for additional elements of your project.
Through our experience delivering projects for the pharmaceutical and medical industries, our team also possess an unrivalled understanding of the high-value and critical nature of pharmaceutical and medical product storage, so can confidently undertake a design-and-build temperature-controlled project to meet your needs.
Additional specialist services for cold store project delivery:
- Refrigeration: coordination with trusted refrigeration partners.
- Floor Covering: hygienic, durable finishes specified to suit load and traffic.
- Kerbing: concrete curbs to protect whitewall panels from forklifts or other potential impacts.
- Edge Protection: railings on the top of a cold store to support workers performing maintenance.
- Racking: coordination with specialist contractors to provide your cold storage space with bespoke configurations of racking units for your products and materials.
- Project Integration: delivering your cold store construction project as part of wider cleanroom or food production facility fit-outs.
Have a look at our case studies to better understand the solutions we can deliver!
As members of the Cold Chain Federation and the British Frozen Food Federation, Stancold are able to confidently demonstrate significant technical expertise of cold storage construction and remain up-to-date on the latest legislative and industry changes across the UK.
If your facility has a cold storage fit-out project in the works, get in touch with the Stancold team to learn more about how we can apply our almost 80 years of expertise to your site.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Where does Stancold work?
Stancold works across mainland UK.
What elements of cold store construction does the Stancold team handle?
Stancold installs insulated partitioning to create bespoke temperature-controlled environments. We can also rely on our network of industry partners to delivery additional elements such as refrigeration, floor covering, kerbing, edge protection, and racking as part of your cold storage build project.
Does Stancold only fit out cold storage areas on new build sites?
While we are more than equipped to fit-out a new build facility with bespoke temperature-controlled environments, we can also fit-out a facility extension, newly acquired sites or a repurposed area of your existing facility.
When is the right time to get in touch with Stancold regarding a cold store construction project?
The best time to get in touch with our team is when you are in the planning stages of creating a new temperature-controlled space either in your existing facility or as part of a new site
What type of panel technology does Stancold use to build temperature-controlled areas?
Stancold uses insulated composite panels (also known as whitewall panels, cold store panels or sandwich panels) to build bespoke internal environments for UK producers and distributors. These panels are free-standing, can have a hygienic finish and can be used to construct chillers, freezers and other temperature-controlled environments.
Does Stancold handle groundworks for new builds?
Our part of a new build project is the internal fit-out once the facility shell is constructed.
What size cold storage installation projects do Stancold handle?
While we handle a range of project scopes for UK facilities, our solutions are typically not as cost-effective for spaces under 25m².
Can my site still be operational while a cold storage build is taking place?
Yes! Our team have the project expertise to either conduct live-site installation work or schedule the project to take place during your facility’s scheduled shutdown periods.
Does Stancold sell cold store panels directly?
Stancold is an insulated panel contractor, so we supply and then install whitewall panels to create bespoke internal environments. If you are looking for supply only, we recommend going straight to the panel manufacturer rather than a cold room installation company.
Does Stancold provide prefabricated or flat-pack cold store units?
Stancold’s team of cold store contractors work to build bespoke industrial temperature-controlled spaces rather than provide prefabricated units.
Does Stancold install fridges and freezers in restaurants or hospitality environments?
Stancold’s cold storage solutions are engineered for large‑scale production or distribution sites, so they aren’t the right fit for hospitality or retail environments. For these spaces, a refrigeration contractor or a prefabricated unit would be more suitable.
Are Stancold’s cold storage construction solutions applicable where N+1 specifications are required?
Yes! Stancold can work with our refrigeration partners or your chosen refrigeration contractor to ensure your cold storage space has N+1 or further backup.
What timescale can Stancold provide for my cold store construction project?
Since our insulated panel packages are made-to-order, the current lead time is 8-10 weeks.
