Cold Storage Warehouse 2026: Temperature Control Guide

What is Cold Storage?

Cold storage keeps items cold or frozen. It is for food and medicine. Temperature is always controlled.

Cold storage warehouses are expensive. They need special equipment. This is why financing helps.

Why Use Cold Storage?

• Keep food fresh
• Store medicine safely
• Prevent spoilage
• Meet safety rules
• Longer storage time

Cold Storage vs Regular Warehouse

Feature	Cold Storage	Regular
Temperature	-25C to +15C	Ambient
Insulation	Thick walls, doors	Standard walls
Electric Cost	3-5x higher	Normal
Setup Cost	3-5x higher	Standard
Equipment	Special forklifts needed	Standard forklifts OK

Bank vs Our Financing

Feature	Bank	Ing Heng Credit
Down Payment	10-20%	0%
Interest Rate	4.6-6.0%	Competitive rates
Financing	90% max	100% full loan
Age Limit	Max 5 years	NO age limit
Approval Time	2-4 weeks	24-48 hours

Cold Storage Equipment Prices 2026

Cold Room Construction:

• Small cold room (10x10ft): RM30,000-50,000
• Medium cold room (20x20ft): RM60,000-100,000
• Large cold room (40x40ft): RM120,000-200,000

Refrigeration Units:

• 5 HP unit: RM15,000-25,000
• 10 HP unit: RM25,000-40,000
• 20 HP unit: RM40,000-70,000

Cold Storage Forklifts:

• 1.5 ton cold storage forklift: RM80,000-120,000
• 2.0 ton cold storage forklift: RM100,000-150,000

Insulated Doors:

• Manual door: RM3,000-6,000
• Automatic door: RM8,000-15,000

Types of Cold Storage

Freezer (-18C to -25C)

For ice cream, frozen food, meat. Most expensive to run. Thickest insulation needed.

Chiller (0C to +4C)

For fresh meat, dairy, drinks. Less expensive than freezer.

Cool Room (+10C to +15C)

For fruits, vegetables, wine. Least expensive. Moderate cooling.

Pharmaceutical Cold Storage (+2C to +8C)

For medicine, vaccines. Strict temperature control. Most precise equipment.

0% Down Payment Example

Scenario: Cold storage setup RM180,000

Cost	Bank (10% down)	Ing Heng (0% down)
Setup Price	RM180,000	RM180,000
Down Payment	RM18,000	RM0
Loan Amount	RM162,000	RM180,000
Cash Needed	RM18,000	RM0

Cold Storage Benefits

• Fresh products: Items stay fresh longer
• Less waste: Spoilage reduced
• Year-round supply: Store seasonal items
• Higher prices: Fresh items sell for more
• Compliance: Meet safety standards

ROI Example

Without cold storage:

• 20% food spoilage
• Can only stock short-term
• Lower quality products

With cold storage:

• 2% food spoilage
• Stock long-term
• Higher quality products

Savings: 18% less spoilage = Big money saved

Why Choose Ing Heng Credit?

Since 1985, we've helped 4,000+ businesses.

• 0% down payment - No cash needed
• 100% full loan - Full financing
• NO age limit - Any equipment age
• Fast approval - 24-48 hours
• Easy process - Simple documents

FAQ - Cold Storage Financing

Q: How much down payment?
A: 0% down payment with us. Banks want 10-20%.

Q: Can I finance used cold storage equipment?
A: Yes! NO age limit on used equipment.

Q: How fast is approval?
A: 24-48 hours. Banks take 2-4 weeks.

Q: What interest rate?
A: Competitive rates. Banks charge 4.6-6.0%.