Storing and shipping pharmaceuticals with BITO products
The BITO range includes everything you need for handling pharmaceutical products in compliance with GDP guidelines: storage containers and racks, cupboards for medicines, safety cabinets as well as passive cool boxes.
Passive cool boxes designed for transporting pharmaceutical products
BITO provides two innovative solutions for the medical and pharmaceutical sector: Multi-use MB distribution containers complete with thermal insulation set and MB PharmaBoxes. Our MB tote comes with a thermal insulation set which is made of Neopor and is equipped with three Ice catch solid Isolated cold packs. This combination ensures passive cooling of medical and pharmaceutical products in a temperature range between 2 and 8°C for at least twelve hours. The high-performance PharmaBox from BITO maintains temperatures in a range between 2 and 8 degrees for as long as 80 hours. Vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) and gel-based PCM accumulators are used as extremely efficient cooling units. Non-water-based accumulators minimise the risk of freezing due to low temperatures. In addition to their outstanding cooling performance,
Versatile storage containers for the pharmaceutical industry
Pharmaceutical wholesalers and manufacturers often need to keep extensive stocks. Clinical pharmacies, hospitals, online pharmacies and retail pharmacies also have to keep considerable quantities of medicines and pharmaceutical products in their storage rooms. A wide variety of (conveyor-capable) storage boxes and transport boxes are needed for this purpose. BITO Multi-purpose MB containers from polypropylene with a hinged two-part lid are very popular with pharmaceutical wholesalers and hospital pharmacies. They are used as a storage, transport and order-picking container as they are robust, strong (admissible load capacity of up to 200 kg), extremely temperature-resistant, stackable and recyclable.
BITO SK and PK shelf bins are also used in the pharmaceutical industry to enable quick and easy access to medicines and to small-sized pharmaceutical items. Even when stacked, storage bins with front opening and optional dividers are particularly suitable for controlling stock levels and for fast order picking.
BITO Euro stacking containers with lid and pick opening are the larger option. The European standard dimensions enable efficient use of space during transport and storage. Another versatile box is our small parts KLT container, which is ideal for use with conveyor technology, for storage and picking as well as for transport and manual handling. Full volume utilisation is achieved thanks to snag-free surfaces. The storage box can also be used in automated warehouses. EQ folding boxes and U-Turn stack and nest containers have a similar capacity to our MB containers. The reduced space requirement when nesting empty containers saves a lot of money during transport and storage. Pallet boxes and containers are extremely sturdy and intended for heavy-duty applications. The size matches that of Euro pallets and UK standard pallets. The large storage box is available with runners, feet, wheels and a long side pick opening.
Safety and medicine storage cabinets
When furnishing surgeries or laboratories, cabinets for hazardous substances and chemicals as well as laboratory cabinets are a must. Particularly in doctors' surgeries, laboratories, research facilities, pharmacies and hospitals where hazardous substances are handled, certain regulations are stipulated for safety storage cabinets. The requirements for design, construction and testing are primarily governed by the standards DIN EN 14470-1 and EN 14470-2. Our safety cabinets meet all the requirements for the safe storage of flammable liquids, gas cylinders, chemicals, solvents, acids and alkalis and comply with the aforementioned standards to help ensure a safe working environment.
Shelving for storing medicines and pharmaceutical products
A variety of shelving and racking systems are suitable for storing medicines and pharmaceutical products, such as pallet racking, boltless shelving, live storage racks, wide span shelving, order picking racks, bin shelving, drive-in racking, mobile racking, automated systems and shuttle-serviced storage installations.
Shelving and racking in the pharmaceutical industry are used under extreme conditions, including very low temperatures. They must fulfil the requirements for corrosion resistance, chemical resistance to alkalis, oils, acids and other substances as well as for hygiene. Hygienic shelving is used in special areas in the pharmaceutical industry, such as sterile rooms and operating theatres in hospitals or laboratories. These special storage racks are sterile and resistant to water and corrosion. They are gap-free and are easy to clean to ensure the highest standards of hygiene. They meet the demanding requirements for use in sensitive pharmaceutical environments where cleanliness and sterility are key.
Healthcare logistics is subject to strict regulations
BITO supplies products for GDP-compliant transport and storage of pharmaceutical products.
Good Distribution Practice guidelines ensure safe transport and storage of pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutical warehouses are subject to strict regulations, including the EU Good Distribution Practice 2013 (GDP) guidelines. The central role of the GDP guidelines is to guarantee the integrity of medicinal products and maintain control over the distribution chain. The guidelines include directives on premises, equipment, quality management, transport, internal inspections in pharmaceutical companies and process documentation. Warehouses in the pharmaceutical industry must be certified to the ISO 9001 quality management standard. Pharmaceutical production is subject to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines. The pharmaceutical industry must observe strict regulations for warehouses and comply with demanding quality standards, which include temperature control and hazardous substances classification, which often requires a special warehouse design and organisation. In view of the increasing number of medicines that need to be kept refrigerated during transport and storage, there are manyregulations and guidelines to be observed along the entire supply chain. This development has resulted in changes in the distribution and handling of medicines in recent years.
What are the benefits of handling pharmaceuticals with a BITO storage and transport solution?
BITO is a trusted partner for pharmaceutical logistics
We design your pharmaceutical store or supply chain in compliance with GDP guidelines and supply the necessary material storage and handling equipment. Our experts know all about the requirements for storage and transport in the pharmaceutical industry. Of course, when designing your solution, we take into account the different hazardous substance classes, toxicity levels and other properties, prohibitions on co-storage and we also integrate different fire hazard and storage zones for each temperature range. BITO supplies all necessary shelving and racking systems, storage containers and other storage equipment. We also have appropriate cooling boxes in our portfolio for transporting pharmaceuticals.
High-performance boxes for sensitive medicines and vaccines
In collaboration with Tec4med Life Science GmbH, BITO has developed the digital high-performance transport box for shipping sensitive medicines and vaccines. Offering runtimes of over 100 hours, our thermally insulated transport containers for various temperature ranges (-80°C, 2-8°C and 15-25°C) are an environmentally friendly, resource-saving and returnable solution. The Internet of Things enables seamless integration into your operations, real-time traceability along the entire supply chain with cloud software, and provides digital, theft-proof sealing with SmartLock technology. These features clearly set us apart from all other solutions on the market, both in terms of thermal reliability and product safety.
Quality products from our own factories
At BITO, we manufacture premium shelving and racking systems as well as plastic totes, trays and containers in our own state-of-the-art production facilities. Our steel products are manufactured at our company headquarters in Meisenheim, BITO bins and containers are produced in Lauterecken. Both production sites work in compliance with the latest technological standards and use modern, energy-efficient machines. This not only guarantees the outstanding quality of our products, but also ensures that production is resource-efficient and meets the most demanding standards of technology and environmental compatibility.
BITO is a specialist with long-standing expertise in the field of pharmaceutical logistics
BITO has been realising projects in the pharmaceutical industry for decades and also supplies the relevant material storage and handling equipment. As a general contractor, we also handle large-scale projects for customers in the pharmaceutical industry. The BITO shop offers shelving, transport and storage containers, cooling containers, medicine cabinets as well as healthcare furniture, laboratory and surgery equipment and first aid kits.
Optimum solutions are achieved through active listening and transparent communication
At BITO, we value clear communication. Whether you are planning or building a new, fully equipped logistics centre or require a temperature-controlled shipping solution for the pharmaceutical sector – we are thoroughly convinced that the best solutions come about through constructive dialogue.
No compromise on quality
We offer our customers a comprehensive BITO warranty for all products and services. As a renowned company in the field of warehouse storage equipment and conveyor technology, we are fully committed to delivering premium products and services. The BITO brand name is synonymous with outstanding quality and reliability.
Wide range of accessories
We offer a wide variety of components and accessories for pharmaceutical logistics in our BITO Online Shop.