HT Materials Science (HTMS), a global leader in cooling technology, has successfully implemented its breakthrough heat-transfer fluid, Maxwell, at a pharmaceutical cold storage facility operated by DKSH Malaysia.
The installation resulted in significant energy savings, operational improvements and system performance—positioning the project as one of Southeast Asia's most effective commercial HVAC retrofits to date.
Created by suspending sub-micron particles of aluminium oxide in a base fluid of water or glycol, Maxwell is a non-toxic, fully recyclable additive that enhances heat transfer in industrial HVAC systems.
That improved heat transfer reduces energy consumption while increasing system capacity. For the DKSH Malaysia project, adding Maxwell led to a 13 per cent reduction in the chiller's energy consumption, for a projected annual savings of 600,000 kilowatt hours and a payback period of 2.1 years.
This installation was procured and engineered by Tri Quantity Sdn Bhd, an energy management and audit company based in Malaysia.
Based on energy savings alone, the payback period for this 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 CEO, Thomas Grizzetti, 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,” Grizzetti said.
"What makes this so compelling is the speed at which results materialized. Within weeks, we saw verified energy savings—demonstrating just how accessible and impactful these upgrades can be for building operators anywhere in the world."
The head of supply chain management, DKSH Malaysia & Brunei, Joel Solomon, said this initiative not only strengthens 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.
The results are applicable across industries including logistics, education, retail and data centres. HTMS contracts include performance guarantees, with minimum savings thresholds and annual reconciliation.