HTMS reports 13% energy reduction at DKSH Malaysia cold storage facility

DUBLIN, Ireland, 19 August 2025: HT Materials Science (HTMS) said it implemented its Maxwell heat-transfer fluid at a pharmaceutical cold storage facility operated by DKSH Malaysia. Making the announcement through a Press Release, HTMS said the installation has resulted in significant energy savings, operational improvements and system performance. According to HTMS, this has positioned the project as one of Southeast Asia’s most effective commercial HVAC retrofits to date.

HTMS said Maxwell is created by suspending sub-micron particles of aluminium oxide in a base fluid of water or glycol; it is a non-toxic, fully recyclable additive that enhances heat transfer in industrial HVAC systems. The company added that Maxwell improves heat transfer and reduces energy consumption while increasing system capacity. For the DKSH Malaysia project, adding Maxwell led to a 13% reduction in the chiller’s energy consumption, for a projected annual savings of 600,000 kWh and a payback period of 2.1 years, HTMS claimed. The installation, HTMS said, was procured and engineered by Tri Quantity, an energy management and audit company based in Malaysia.

HTMS said that based on energy savings alone, the payback period for the project is projected at just over two years. It’s a welcome innovation for a facility with strict temperature and humidity needs and regulations, as installing Maxwell requires no system downtime. In addition to energy savings, DKSH expects reduced wear and tear on the facility’s HVAC equipment, longer system lifespan and lower maintenance costs due to reduced scaling and improved fluid dynamics, HTMS added.

Thomas Grizzetti, CEO, HTMS, said: “This installation demonstrates that smart, science-driven HVAC technologies can deliver immediate cost savings and long-term sustainability benefits. We’re proud to partner with forward-thinking companies like Tri Quantity and DKSH, who are helping to set the standards for energy efficiency in large-scale commercial facilities.”

Joel Solomon, Head, Supply Chain Management, DKSH Malaysia & Brunei, said: “This initiative not only strengthens our operational efficiency but also reaffirms DKSH’s commitment to sustainable, future-focused business practices.”

This project provides a compelling blueprint for how commercial facilities can unlock measurable energy gains through smart retrofits, HTMS said. The results, the company said, are applicable across industries including logistics, education, retail and data centres. HTMS contracts include performance guarantees, with minimum savings thresholds and annual reconciliation.

Grizzetti added: “What makes this so compelling is the speed at which results materialised. Within weeks, we saw verified energy savings – demonstrating just how accessible and impactful these upgrades can be for building operators anywhere in the world.”