State of the Art -22°C Cold Store Construction

Different Dog is an innovative pet food company based in Telford, focused on delivering freshly cooked, all natural pet food. With rapid growth from a small startup to a robust team of 90 professionals, they needed a state-of-the-art facility to support their expanding operations. Ambrey Baker Construction was tasked with transforming their existing space into a modern kitchen and production hub.
Scope of Work
- Breakout and removal of existing concrete slab
- Excavation and installation of cold-compliant insulated floor system
- Construction of -22°C cold store using insulated wall and ceiling panels
- Installation of rapid rise and personnel access doors
- Civil engineering works to support new services and infrastructure
- Power upgrade infrastructure
- Installation of new refrigeration systems for low-temperature performance
















Challenges & Solutions
Cold Floor Compliance:
Solution: Precision excavation and installation of a cold-compliant floor build-up with heater mat and thermal insulation
Integrating New Services
Solution: Early-stage coordination with M&E engineers to align civils works with refrigeration and power upgrades.
Access & Traffic Flow
Solution: Designed a combination of personnel, autoslide, and rapid-rise doors to support hygiene zones and streamline logistics.
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