Temperature-controlled storage is one of the most critical requirements within the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. Unlike conventional commercial refrigeration, pharmaceutical freezer rooms must provide precise and consistent temperatures to protect sensitive raw materials, active ingredients, nutritional compounds, and finished products. Even minor temperature fluctuations can compromise product integrity, reduce shelf life, and affect compliance with quality assurance standards.
As manufacturers continue expanding within highly regulated industries, investing in professionally designed refrigeration infrastructure becomes essential. Every refrigeration system must be engineered around the specific storage requirements of the products, while also providing reliable long-term performance and energy efficiency.
This case study showcases how Glotech Group successfully designed and installed a pharmaceutical freezer room for Symbiochem at its facility in Rivergate, Parklands, Cape Town. The installation was engineered to maintain -18°C, providing dependable frozen storage for temperature-sensitive products used across the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, pet nutrition, livestock nutrition, and FMCG sectors.
The project demonstrates Glotech Group’s capability to deliver precision commercial refrigeration systems for industries where temperature control directly influences product quality and operational reliability.
Symbiochem is a leading supplier of premium nutritional gummy solutions and specialist business services that support multiple industries through strategic product development and supply chain solutions.
The company operates across sectors including:
Because many of these products require carefully controlled storage temperatures, dependable freezer facilities form an essential part of the manufacturing process.
As production requirements expanded, Symbiochem required a dedicated freezer room capable of maintaining stable low temperatures while supporting daily manufacturing operations.
Every pharmaceutical refrigeration project begins with understanding the products being stored.
Unlike food storage, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical materials often require tighter temperature control and greater operational consistency.
Before commencing the design, Glotech Group evaluated:
This engineering approach ensured the freezer would consistently maintain the required -18°C operating temperature under real production conditions.
Rather than simply installing refrigeration equipment, Glotech Group engineered the freezer as a complete temperature-controlled environment.
The freezer room was constructed using 150mm polystyrene insulated panels, selected to minimise heat transfer and maintain excellent thermal performance.
This insulation specification helps reduce refrigeration load, improve compressor efficiency, and maintain stable freezer temperatures even during regular door openings.
The refrigeration system was carefully sized according to the room dimensions and expected product load, ensuring dependable cooling performance without unnecessary energy consumption.
Correct refrigeration sizing remains one of the most important factors influencing long-term system reliability.
The project was completed over seven days.
The installation included:
Every stage followed Glotech Group’s commercial refrigeration installation procedures to ensure the freezer performed exactly as designed before handover.
Because pharmaceutical refrigeration demands a high level of precision, the project was led by some of Glotech Group’s most experienced refrigeration technicians.
Their experience ensured:
Attention to detail during installation plays a major role in achieving dependable long-term refrigeration performance.
One of the best measures of a successful refrigeration installation is its performance after commissioning.
More than one year after installation, the freezer continues operating exactly as intended.
The client has reported:
The project demonstrates the importance of combining correct refrigeration design with experienced installation.
Pharmaceutical freezer rooms differ significantly from conventional commercial refrigeration.
Design considerations include:
Every element must work together as a complete engineered refrigeration solution.
This project demonstrates Glotech Group’s ability to design systems that perform reliably within industries where refrigeration cannot be left to chance.
The completed installation delivered:
Most importantly, Symbiochem now operates with confidence knowing its temperature-sensitive products are protected by a refrigeration system engineered specifically for its operational requirements.
With more than 15 years of experience, Glotech Group designs, installs, upgrades, repairs, and maintains commercial refrigeration systems across South Africa.
Our expertise includes:
Every installation is designed around the client’s products, workflow, compliance requirements, and future operational needs.
The Symbiochem project demonstrates Glotech Group’s ability to deliver refrigeration solutions for industries where temperature stability directly influences product quality and operational performance.
By designing and installing a dedicated -18°C pharmaceutical freezer room, Glotech Group provided Symbiochem with dependable temperature-controlled storage capable of supporting its growing operations across multiple specialist industries.
One year after commissioning, the freezer continues to perform exactly as designed without reported issues, reflecting the importance of correct refrigeration engineering, premium workmanship, and experienced installation.
Whether supporting pharmaceutical manufacturers, nutraceutical producers, laboratories, healthcare facilities, or commercial food businesses, Glotech Group continues to deliver expertly engineered refrigeration systems backed by more than 15 years of commercial refrigeration experience throughout Cape Town and South Africa.
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