Project Overview
Piramal, a major pharmaceutical manufacturer, required a specialist HVAC system to support their strict temperature and humidity-controlled production processes. This project involved the design, build, and installation of modular heat pump skids, each consisting of 8 to 12 Toshiba heat pumps. The system was assembled at a factory in Cramlington, fully tested, and then shipped to Piramal’s facility in Stevenage for final installation and commissioning.
Scope of Work
This pharmaceutical HVAC installation required:
- Custom skid design and build – Developing modular, pre-engineered HVAC units tailored to pharmaceutical production needs.
- Integration of 8-12 Toshiba heat pumps per skid – Ensuring high-efficiency heating and cooling across production areas.
- Factory pre-assembly in Cramlington – Building the complete HVAC skids in a controlled environment to improve efficiency and precision.
- Logistics and shipping to Stevenage – Coordinating the safe transport of the skids for installation at Piramal’s production facility.
- Final installation and system commissioning – Integrating the HVAC units with existing infrastructure and carrying out full operational testing.
Project Execution
Given the critical environmental control requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing, this project followed a structured and precise installation process:
- Engineering and system design – Developing modular skid units tailored to Piramal’s strict climate specifications.
- Factory-based installation and testing – Assembling the complete HVAC systems in Cramlington to allow for thorough quality assurance.
- Performance validation and pre-shipment checks – Conducting full operational tests to confirm system efficiency before transportation.
- Logistics and delivery to Stevenage – Carefully coordinating the shipment of pre-built skids to the final installation site.
- On-site integration and final commissioning – Connecting the HVAC systems at Piramal’s facility and ensuring all units met pharmaceutical-grade standards.
Project Outcome
- Precision climate control – Maintaining strict temperature and humidity levels essential for pharmaceutical production.
- Efficient pre-built installation – Factory assembly reduced installation time on-site, minimising downtime for the client.
- Energy-efficient system – Toshiba heat pumps provided reliable and cost-effective climate control.
- Seamless deployment and testing – Off-site assembly ensured a smooth and efficient installation upon arrival in Stevenage.
Delivering Specialist HVAC for High-Care Industries
This project highlighted our ability to design and implement tailored HVAC solutions for pharmaceutical and high-care environments. By combining modular engineering, pre-site testing, and precision installation, we delivered a high-performance, compliant system that met Piramal’s operational and regulatory requirements.
