Case Studies: Industrial Application of Transcritical CO2

Our client, Avarto Bertelsmann, sought our expertise for a vital temperature-controlled facility designed for a variety of high-value pharmaceutical stock.

Having collaborated with the client previously on a comparable project in Kings Norton, Birmingham, Carter Synergy & Carter Coldstores were perfectly positioned to execute this prestigious undertaking. The facility is located at the East Midlands Gateway site, near Derby, within the Segro development Logistics Park, conveniently situated just off the M1.

In collaboration with the construction partner Uplands Construction Ltd and the crane lift team from DJ Transport, Carter Synergy successfully navigated substantial challenges during a recent refurbishment of a Tesco Metro site in Central Birmingham.

This store occupies the basement, ground, and first floors of a seven-storey building, with the roof identified as the only viable location for the installation of new refrigeration units essential for the project. The site’s central location in the city posed additional challenges, including exceptionally narrow roadways and heavily restricted access.

In late 2021, Carter Synergy was approached to commence operations at Ryecroft Hall Public House in Hambleton. Our team was entrusted with the decommissioning of the site’s existing refrigeration beer cellar systems, air conditioning, natural gas, and electrical services, effectively preparing the location for demolition—this marked the beginning of an ambitious four-year venture.

The objective? To develop a state-of-the-art Central England Co-operative store, complete with residential flats above, spanning 0.55 acres.

However, this was not just another retail development. The vision was to establish an ‘Eco Store’—a flagship project that seamlessly integrates the latest sustainable technologies throughout both the construction and fit-out phases. Carter Synergy played a pivotal role from inception to completion, designing and installing the mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and public health services that would underpin the store’s exceptional green credentials.