PDQ Specialist Couriers is using new Carrier Transicold Units to support vital pharmaceutical deliveries.

The eemperature-controlled LCVs will transport temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical and clinical trial deliveries throughout Europe

The long-standing Carrier Transicold customer has taken delivery of four temperature-controlled light commercials equipped with Pulsor 400 Multi-Temperature (MT) units to transport temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical and clinical trial deliveries across the UK and throughout Europe.

The refrigerated 3.5-tonne Mercedes-Benz Sprinters – comprising two insulated vans and two chassis cabs mounted with temperature-controlled box bodywork – have been put into operation at the courier firm’s headquarters in Bromborough, Merseyside, serving as direct replacements for older vehicles.

The new arrivals mark the continuation of a nearly decade-long relationship between the two businesses.

Zoe Lane, general manager at PDQ Specialist Couriers, said: “We consistently return to Carrier Transicold because their products never let us down.

“We trust that Carrier will consistently deliver quality, reliability and performance – all of which are non-negotiables in our line of work. The technology in the Pulsor unit ensures the vital pharmaceutical cargo we transport is always kept at the precise temperatures required, no matter the delivery routes or external conditions.”

The Pulsor 400 MT system uses Carrier Transicold’s E-Drive technology to transform the van’s engine power into electricity, providing rapid temperature pull-down and full refrigeration capacity at engine speeds as low as 1,000 rpm – ideal for congested city centres. The units offer the ability to simultaneously cool and heat different compartments within the load space at the same time, delivering a versatile solution for PDQ Specialist Couriers’ specific requirements.

The system also offers accurate set point control, maintaining consistent temperatures between minus 25°C and 30°C and designed to perform reliably even in external temperatures ranging from minus 25°C to 50°C, ensuring year-round operations throughout Europe.

PDQ Specialist Couriers’ new units are backed by Carrier Transicold’s BluEdge fixed-cost full-service maintenance package that includes annual temperature control testing and certification in line with pharma goods distribution practice (GDP) requirements, full regulatory checks and access to the company’s OneCall 24/7 pan-European incident management service.

In addition to the new Pulsor-equipped units, the customer has also taken delivery of two Mercedes Benz Citan vans fitted with Xarios 200 systems. Designed with ultra-slim and lightweight evaporators, these ensure optimal load space, along with simple installation and enhanced accessibility for reduced maintenance time.

Each van is expected to clock up to 100,000 miles annually, completing multi-drop deliveries across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.

James Bell, sales & marketing director at Carrier Transicold UK, said: “We understand the importance of precise temperature control for businesses working with pharmaceuticals, where even the smallest deviation can have serious consequences.

“Our relationship with PDQ Specialist Couriers is built on this experience and the trust we’ve built over the years. We’re proud to be part of their success in supporting such a vital industry.”