{"id":86491,"date":"2026-05-29T12:09:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T12:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.icscoolenergy.com\/ie\/?post_type=case_study&p=86491"},"modified":"2026-05-29T12:09:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T12:09:58","slug":"efficiency-and-sustainability-at-work","status":"publish","type":"case_study","link":"https:\/\/www.icscoolenergy.com\/ie\/case-studies\/uncategorized\/efficiency-and-sustainability-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Efficiency and Sustainability at Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Process-Dedicated Chillers and Free Cooling Installed at High-Volume Photo Printing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A leading business-to-business photo print fulfilment centre, with over 30 years of industry experience produces millions of print-on-demand photo products annually for many of the most recognised retail and app-based photo services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To meet the ever-increasing demand for rapid, high-volume production, they partnered with\u00a0ICS Cool Energy to future-proof its processes, implementing process-dedicated chillers alongside free cooling technology, supporting both efficiency and sustainability goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Challenge<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
As our customers operations scaled to print up to two million photos a day and thousands of customised gifts – often dispatched within hours of order – temperature regulation in production zones and IT environments became increasingly critical. The company\u2019s advanced digital print and server equipment is highly sensitive to temperature fluctuations, and any instability puts both throughput and product quality at risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Given their sustainability-focused business approach, traditional chiller-only cooling could not deliver the combination of energy efficiency and environmental performance required. To maintain its industry-leading standards for efficiency and competitive pricing, they needed a solution that would reliably support its demanding production schedule, minimise energy consumption, and align with its environmental objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cEfficiency and sustainability are integral to our customer promise. Conventional cooling methods simply weren\u2019t enough, we needed a solution that could keep pace with our rapid turnaround while also meeting our energy and environmental goals,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0explained our customer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHigh-volume fulfilment relies on dependable, process-grade temperature control. Our goal was to help our customer achieve both operational reliability and measurable sustainability gains, aligning technical proficiency with their business priorities,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0said ICS Cool Energy’s Project Engineer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Solution<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
ICS Cool Energy analysed operational data and long-term cost models from the outset. Rather than defaulting to an all-chiller approach, ICS Cool Energy proposed a system design combining process-dedicated i-Chillers with additional free coolers. This flexible system automatically switches between mechanical and air-based cooling in response to changing outdoor conditions and production loads, optimising energy use throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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“Rather than defaulting to standard cooling methods, we worked with our customer to model future savings and environmental impact. We detailed the potential savings over three-, five-, and seven-year horizons, helping our customer weigh the initial investment against projected operational benefits,\u201d <\/em>said ICS Cool Energy’s Project Engineer<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Throughout the process, our customer received hands-on consultation, support with technical approval, and transparent insights for internal stakeholder review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Results<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The integration of process-dedicated chillers and free cooling delivered measurable improvements. Energy consumption for cooling was significantly reduced, supporting the business\u2019s cost savings and environmental responsibility goals. The process-dedicated cooling system keeps production areas and IT infrastructure stable, ensuring fast, error-free fulfilment even at peak capacity. The reduced reliance on mechanical refrigeration also aligned with our customers desire to lower its carbon footprint and enhance equipment longevity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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“We\u2019ve seen a real impact: the new cooling system has reduced our energy consumption and carbon footprint, while maintaining the reliability we need for fast turnarounds. It has set our facility up for long-term sustainable growth. The successful partnership with ICS Cool Energy highlights the value of proactive engineering and data-driven decision making for any business seeking targeted efficiency and sustainability improvements,”\u00a0<\/em>concluded our customer.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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