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Tackle Cold Chain Challenges with Technology That Keeps Up

Cold storage environments demand more from your technology. Extreme temperatures, condensation, weakened batteries, and connectivity gaps can quickly disrupt workflows and impact productivity across your operation.

Heartland delivers purpose-built cold storage solutions designed to perform where standard devices fail. From rugged handhelds and scanners to industrial printers and tablets, we help you equip your workforce with dependable, cold-ready technology that keeps operations moving.

Cold-Ready Hardware, Purpose-Built for Your Environment 

Specialized environments demand specialized tools. Heartland helps you select, deploy, and support hardware engineered specifically for freezing and refrigerated conditions. Our solutions are designed to maintain performance, visibility, and uptime across every workflow.

From cold storage warehouses to refrigerated trucks, Heartland offers a wide range of rugged solutions and services to empower your cold operations:

Results You Can See Across Every Zone 

When your technology is built for the cold, every part of your operation benefits. Heartland solutions help eliminate common pain points in refrigerated and frozen environments while improving speed, accuracy, and visibility across your facility.

 

Reliable Performance in Cold Conditions

Cold-ready devices are engineered to withstand subzero temperatures, condensation, and thermal shock, ensuring consistent uptime, even in the harshest environments.

Extended Battery Life

Specialized batteries and power management solutions prevent unexpected shutdowns, keeping workers productive through long shifts in low temperatures.

Improved Worker Efficiency

Ergonomic, glove-friendly devices and voice-enabled workflows allow employees to work comfortably and efficiently without slowing down.

Stronger Inventory Accuracy

High-performance, freeze-free scanning and real-time system updates help reduce mis-picks, missed scans, shrinkage, and inventory discrepancies. 

Eased Burden on IT Teams

Heartland’s AlwaysOn full-lifecycle services handles support tickets, device replacement, updates and more, acting as an extension of your IT team

AlwaysConnected and AlwaysOn

Cold storage performance doesn’t stop at hardware. Heartland ensures your entire technology ecosystem stays connected, secure, and optimized with AlwaysOn and AlwaysConnected services.

Facility-Wide Wireless Coverage 

We design and optimize wireless networks to deliver reliable connectivity across freezers, coolers, dock doors, and high-density storage areas. Your team stays connected to critical systems without interruption. 

Proactive Monitoring and Support  

Heartland’s AlwaysOn services can identify and resolve issues before they impact operations. From device performance to network health, we help prevent downtime before it starts. 

AlwaysOn Lifecycle Management 

Our lifecycle services deliver end-to-end device support, including provisioning, updates, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management. Your fleet stays secure, up to date, and operating at peak performance. 

With expert support, responsive service, and a deep understanding of cold chain operations, Heartland helps you maximize uptime and protect your technology investment long term.

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Delivering the Industry’s Best Cold Chain Technology 

At Heartland, we believe that partnerships are everything. That’s why we have strong relationships with leading manufacturers like Zebra and Honeywell; by partnering with the industry’s best, you gain access to best-in-class cold-ready devices designed to keep your operation running without disruption.

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Honeywell Cold Storage Solutions 

Honeywell’s cold storage portfolio helps maintain peak performance in subzero environments. From rugged mobile computers to high-performance scanners and printers, Honeywell devices are built to handle condensation, temperature swings, and extended shifts in the cold. 

Key Benefits:

  • Rugged scanners with integrated heaters
  • Batteries built to perform in cold temperatures
  • Shatter-resistant, condensation-proof housings
  • Honeywell voice solutions for hands-free picking
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Zebra Cold Chain Technology 

Zebra delivers a full ecosystem of cold chain solutions, including ultra-rugged mobile computers, industrial scanners, and cold-resistant printers. Designed for durability and performance, Zebra devices help improve accuracy, connectivity, and visibility across cold storage workflows.

Key Benefits:

  • Pressure sensitive screens for gloved fingers
  • Long-range, IntelliFocus™ scanning technology
  • Rugged scanners built with smart temperature sensors
  • Ergonomic, cold-friendly mobile computers and scanners
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Expert Device Selection

Selecting the right devices for freezer and refrigerated conditions can be complex. Heartland evaluates your workflows, temperature zones, and operational demands to recommend solutions that perform reliably across every part of your facility

 

Seamless Deployment and Configuration

Devices are fully staged, configured, and evaluated before deployment, so they’re ready to perform the moment they hit your floor. This minimizes disruption and accelerates returns on investment.

 

Lifecycle Support with AlwaysOn Services

Heartland’s AlwaysOn services ensure your rugged devices stay operational, secure, and optimized long after deployment, with:

 

      • Full lifecycle visibility and reporting
      • 24/7 help desk and remote troubleshooting
      • Proactive monitoring and alerts
      • OS and Firmware updates
      • Ongoing device security and compliance

One Partner. Total Confidence

Managing cold storage technology doesn’t have to be complex. From initial assessment to long-term support, Heartland simplifies your cold storage technology strategy. With a single partner guiding every phase, you gain consistency, reliability, and results you can count on.

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Your Cold Storage Technology Partner 

Cold storage environments introduce unique challenges that require more than just hardware, they require a partner who understands how technology performs under pressure. Heartland brings deep expertise in cold chain operations, ensuring your investment delivers reliable performance, day in and day out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cold chain?

The cold chain is a temperature-controlled supply chain used to keep products at specific low temperatures from production all the way to the end user. 

How do cold temperatures impact device performance?

Cold environments can reduce battery life, slow screen responsiveness, and cause condensation that damages internal components. Cold-ready devices are engineered to overcome these challenges and maintain consistent performance.

What makes a device “cold storage ready”?

Cold-ready devices are specifically designed to operate in freezing and refrigerated environments. They include features like sealed housings to prevent condensation, screens that respond to gloved input, and batteries that maintain performance in low temperatures. 

What types of devices are used in cold storage operations?

Cold storage facilities commonly use rugged mobile computers, barcode scanners, industrial printers, and tablets that are engineered to withstand extreme temperatures and moisture. 

How does cold storage technology improve efficiency?

Purpose-built devices reduce downtime, improve scanning accuracy, and ensure reliable connectivity, allowing workers to complete tasks faster and with fewer errors. 

Can existing wireless networks support cold storage environments?

Not always. Cold storage areas often require specialized wireless design and optimization to ensure consistent coverage and performance across insulated walls and freezer zones. 

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