India’s demand for cold storage is exploding because food businesses, dairy units, seafood exporters, and pharma supply chains cannot afford spoilage. Yet traditional RCC-based cold storage construction takes too long, costs more, and becomes difficult to scale. This is why PEB cold storage solutions are becoming the new standard across India.
A PEB cold storage is not just a shed with insulation. It is a high-performance temperature-controlled warehouse engineered for thermal stability, faster execution, and lower operating cost. For businesses in Odisha and across India, this directly improves margins by reducing wastage and enabling consistent supply.
A PEB cold storage is a Pre-Engineered Building made using engineered steel structure members that are fabricated off-site and assembled quickly at the project location. The building envelope uses PUF sandwich panels for roof and wall cladding to reduce heat gain/loss.
Core components typically include primary framing (columns and rafters), secondary framing (purlins and girts), insulated panels, vapor barriers, dock shutters, and HVAC/refrigeration systems. Compared to conventional construction, PEB cold storage projects are faster, lighter on foundations, and easier to expand.
India is one of the world’s largest producers of fruits and vegetables, but a significant share of produce is lost due to weak cold chain infrastructure. Cold storages play a critical role in stabilizing price, improving shelf life, and enabling year-round distribution.
Cold storages are essential for fruits and vegetables, dairy products, seafood and meat, frozen foods, and even pharmaceuticals. With government focus on logistics parks and cold chain development, demand is accelerating faster than conventional building methods can deliver.
Speed: PEB cold storage construction is faster because fabrication runs parallel with foundation work.
Thermal performance: PUF sandwich panels and proper sealing reduce temperature leakage.
Lower capex: reduced civil work, optimized steel usage, and controlled fabrication reduces cost.
Scalability: modular design allows easy future expansion.
Durability: engineered steel structure with coatings offers long life and low maintenance.
Sustainability: steel is recyclable and energy efficiency reduces operational carbon footprint.
In each case, AB Engineering focused on fast execution, robust insulation, and future-ready structure planning.
A temperature-controlled facility supporting a food processing workflow where quick delivery and hygiene were critical.
An insulated storage facility designed to protect materials and support rapid distribution.
Multi-commodity cold storage supporting farmers and traders by extending shelf life and reducing distress selling
A PEB cold storage typically reduces construction time by 30–50% compared to RCC. This allows earlier commissioning and faster revenue generation.
Cost savings come from optimized material use, reduced labor duration, lighter foundations, and long-term energy efficiency through superior insulation.
For many businesses, the biggest savings is not only capex, but reduced spoilage and improved supply stability.
PEB cold storage buildings deliver long-term value: low maintenance, high durability, easy expansion, and better lifecycle ROI. Insulation upgrades, solar-ready roofs, and efficient ventilation help reduce operating cost.
For coastal regions like Odisha, corrosion-resistant coatings and proper detailing ensure long life in humid environments.
Most projects complete in 3–4 months depending on size and refrigeration scope.
Usually yes. It offers 20–30% lower construction cost and better operational efficiency.
Yes. Modular expansion is one of the strongest advantages.
PUF sandwich panels are commonly used for high thermal performance.
Food processing, dairy, seafood, FMCG distribution, and pharma.
PEB cold storage is becoming the preferred approach for India’s modern cold chain infrastructure. It delivers speed, cost savings, thermal efficiency, and scalability.
If your business needs a reliable temperature-controlled warehouse, AB Engineering can deliver a turnkey solution from design and fabrication to erection and commissioning.
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