New refrigerated transport solutions

New refrigerated transport solutions for the food and pharmaceutical professionals

The “Cold Chain”

Temperature sensitive products (food, pharmaceuticals) must be refrigerated or frozen

after processing and before shipment to inhibit spoilage, growth of pathogen or loss of

potential (vaccines).

From production to consumer a temperature-controlled supply chain (the “Cold Chain”)

shall be settled.

An unbroken cold chain is an uninterrupted series of storage and distribution activities

which maintain a given temperature range.

Food hygiene and food transport legislation

For us Europeans, the main regulator about food hygiene , pharmaceutical distribution and Cold

Chain related issues is the European Union.

The main norm about food hygiene is the Directive 93/43/EEC (The “HACCP” Directive: Hazard

analysis and critical control points) updated the Regulation (EC) 852/2004

Annex II, Chapter IV of 93/43/EEC is dedicated to transport:

1. Conveyances and/or containers used for transporting foodstuffs are to be kept clean and

maintained in good repair and condition to protect foodstuffs from contamination and are, where

necessary, to be designed and constructed to permit adequate cleaning and/or disinfection.

7. Where necessary, conveyances and/or containers used for transporting foodstuffs are to be

capable of maintaining foodstuffs at appropriate temperatures and allow those temperatures to be

monitored

Another norm of interest is the Directive 89/108/EEC, about quick-frozen foodstuffs for human

consumption

Article 5 1. The temperature of quick-frozen foodstuffs must be stable and maintained, at all points

in the product, at −18ºC or lower, with possibly brief upward fluctuations of no more than 3ºC

during transport.

Another very important norm about the transport of perishable items is the ATP agreement

(United Nations / European Commission Inland Transport Committee: Agreement on the

International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs and on the Special Equipment to be Used for such

Carriage, ECE/TRANS/165).

The ATP applies to the carriage of perishable foodstuffs performed on the territory of at least two

Contracting States not only by road, but also by rail and by sea. In addition, a number of countries

(like France, Italy, Spain) have also adopted the ATP as the basis for their national legislation.

The ATP establishes the appropriate temperatures under which the various types of perishable

foodstuffs should be carried.

It also lays down the requirements for the equipment, including its refrigerating capacity,

insulating capacity (“K” insulation coefficient) and efficiency of thermal appliances as well as the

methods and procedures for measuring and checking them.

The ATP agreement is the only norm that is setting “performance” values about the construction

and insulation of “isothermal” vehicles and cargos.

For such a reason ATP is becoming more and more a reference for the market.

Pharmaceutical logistic legislation

An increasing number of medicinal products require controlled storage and transportation

conditions of between +2ºC and +8ºC.

Meanwhile, the effect of elevated temperatures on the chemical stability of medicines is well

recognized by those in the supply chain, but elevated temperatures can also have an adverse

effect on the physical properties of some formulation types. Separation of emulsion systems and

sedimentation of active ingredients in suspensions and semi-solids are among the changes that

can occur.

Some companies do not pay sufficient attention to monitoring and controlling temperatures in their

warehouses - nor do they have the right knowledge of the temperature distribution therein. On a

sunny day in Summer, temperatures in a van can vary reach up +45ºC near the roof.

European Legislation about the transport of pharmaceuticals is not so stringent like the one about

food hygiene.

The norm of reference is the Directive 92/25/EEC, with the relevant “Guidelines on Good

Distribution Practice of Medicinal Products for Human Use” (94/C 63/03):

21. Medicinal products requiring controlled temperature storage should also be transported by

appropriately specialized means.

About blood products the norm of reference is the Recommendation R (95) 15 “Guide to the

preparation, use and quality assurance of blood components”:

Blood components are stored at +20°C to +24°C, at +2°C to +6°C or at different temperatures

below 0°C. The containers used in transport should be well insulated, easy to clean and easy to

handle.

After collection, blood should be kept at a controlled temperature, between +2°C and +6°C.

Validated transport systems should ensure that at the end of a maximum transit time of 24 hours

the temperature should not have exceeded +10 °C.

Alternatively, whole blood can be kept up to 24 hours in conditions validated to maintain

temperature between +20°C and +24°C, a prerequisite for the production of platelet preparations

from whole blood.

Red cell components should be kept between +2°C and +6°C. Validated transport systems should

ensure that at the end of a maximum transit time of 24 hours the temperature should not have

exceeded +10°C. Transport by a non-refrigerated vehicle requires a cooled and insulated

container.

Up to now the solution of choice for the transport of perishable items was

the conversion of vans, with the use of insulated linings and refrigeration units.

Costly solution if you have to transport only limited volume of goods, considering also the

financial immobilization involved and the limited resale value of the used refrigerated van.

A new solution for the transport of perishable items:

the use of a mobile fridge/freezer, with professional specifications and 12-24V compressor on

board of a standard van: flexibility and intelligent use of resources at its best.

The professional mobile fridge can be used for the purpose loaded on the van, connected to the

battery and properly fixed with straps to anchoring rings inside the van.

Then easily unloaded to allow the use of the van for purpose others than for the transport of

perishables.

The Euroengel concept To mix together the best DC

compressor technology (Danfoss), the high insulation efficiency requested by “ATP” International norm, the ease of cleaning and hyigienization requested

by HACCP norms, the set and control of internal temperature requested by

“Cold-chain” norms, also adding clever details to help professional operators to

manage their daily business. The result is a range of models with inner volumes from 22 to 915 litres, 12-24Vdc and 100-240Vac 50-60Hz

voltage, reinforced PU insulation with thickness from 65 to 130 mm, internal

temperatures adjustable down to - 24°C (according to the models) with

digital controller, based on rotomoulded single piece sturdy containers, easy to be cleaned, with internal dimensions

according to food industry norms (Gastronorm, Euronorm).

Who are the potential users?

The Euroengel concept has already convinced several type of customers:

‒ Catering & Banqueting companies

‒ Vending operators for mixed ref/no-ref transport

‒ Van rental companies

‒ Food industries for transport of samples by sales reps

‒ Small food producers for direct transport to selected shops or restaurants

‒ Food distributors for direct deliveries to selected shops or restaurants, specially in traffic

restriction areas

‒ Small ice cream laboratories for transport of ice cream and sorbets to selected hotels &

restaurants

‒ Home delivery services (web shops or supermarkets)

‒ Health Authorities for transport of samples of biological products to Central Laboratories or

transport of blood or plasma at stable temperature

‒ Pharmaceutical logistic companies for deliveries to pharmacies of vaccines and +4°C

medicines by use of standard vans

‒ Army and Emergency Medical Detachments and Logistic Corps

The 2011 product range: the top

loaders, from 22 up to 82 liters:

all able to reach -24°C (conform to

89/108/EEC) with +32°C ambient

Automatic cooling/heating version

available as anti-freeze for transport

of pharmaceuticals in cold ambient

conditions

12-24Vdc and 100-240Vac 50-60 Hz

high PU insulation (70 to 80 mm)

digital thermostat with display for an

easy set and check of internal

temperature

T0022 and T0032 are the best solution for

transport of refrigerated or frozen

samples, while the T0056 and T0082 are

perfect multipurpose units.

The 2011 product range: the 140 liters:

available as both front opening and top

loader

/FDN versions able to reach -21°C (conform

to 89/108/EEC) with +32°C ambient

automatic cooling/heating version available

as anti-freeze for transport of

pharmaceuticals in cold ambient conditions

12-24Vdc and 100-240Vac 50-60 Hz

high PU insulation (80 -100 mm); “K” =

0,349 W/m2K

digital thermostat with display for an easy set

and check of internal temperature

Internal accessories for Gastronorm and

60x40 pans available

The 2011 product range: the 330 liters:

available as both front opening and top loader

/FDN versions able to reach -21°C (conform

to 89/108/EEC) with +32°C ambient

automatic cooling/heating version available

as anti-freeze for transport of

pharmaceuticals in cold ambient conditions

12-24Vdc and 100-240Vac 50-60 Hz

high PU insulation (100 mm); “K” = 0,286

W/m2K

digital thermostat with display for an easy set

and check of internal temperature

Internal accessories for 60x40 crates

available

The new large models, F0750/NDN, F0785/NDN, F0915/NDN

The 2011 product range:

the large models:

750, 785 and 915 liters

the real alternative to the

conversion of small vans

12-24Vdc and 100-

240Vac 50-60 Hz

high PU insulation (130

mm); “K” = 0,285

W/m2K

digital thermostat with

display for an easy set

and check of internal

temperature

side door for an easy

access to the load

shelf system available

Euroengel is in full control of all the know-how required

to develop and produce a quality insulated container

using the rotational molding technology.

The technical staff of Euroengel is managing every step

of the development of a new mobile professional

refrigerator:

– the definition of technical specifications together with

the management and prospective customer

– the 3D CAD design of the unit

– the 3D CAD design of the production tools (for both

rotational moulding and foaming)

– the co-ordination of the production of the

manufacturing tools

– the definition of the production cycle instructions

– the functional tests on prototypes

– the homologation process, when required

The Euroengel’s production

facility is ISO 9001:2008

certified.

Samples of models were tested

by TÜV SÜD Italy according to

electric safety norms; the

“Production monitored – Safety

tested” Certification Mark was

granted.

The partnership is also developing with

Peugeot Professional

Peugeot Italy has this launched month

a marketing campaign focused on the

“package” Partner van plus F0785.

Over the last few years the Euroengel units were tested and acquired by several top

international customers, that were looking for professional tools able to satisfy their need of

high performance flexible transportation of small quantity of perishable items in accordance

to the Norms and Regulations of their market segment.

Euroengel has been collaborating with Ferrero SpA since 2005.

Hundreds of the 22 and 32 liters models are normally used by

Ferrero’s lab personnel and by sales reps for the safe transportation of

samples at the required temperature.

120 small Euroengel top loaders were acquired by SAAB Aerotech in

2009 and supplied to the Swedish Defence Forces; they are used for

the transportation of blood and plasma bags by mobile medical

detachments. Another lot is planned for 2011.

Autorisierter Fach- Großhändler: GBS-COOL STAR® GmbH Kühlfahrzeug Technologie Herr Stephan C. Großmann Finkenweg 9 55237 Bornheim Deutschland Tel. +49 6734 914 729 0 fax +49 6734 914 729 3 [email protected]

http://www.euroengel.de