Industry-leading providers of a diverse range of standard and bespoke controlled environment design & build solutions, as well as a wide array of high-quality cleanroom-related products and services
Summary
The Guardtech Group’s five divisions deliver high-performance custom cleanroom design and construction solutions alongside first-class controlled environment commissioning. Guardtech have sup
plied the Life Science and High-Tech Engineering industries throughout Europe since 2000. Profile
The Guardtech Group, newly established in January 2022, is comprised of five subsidiary companies:
Guardtech Cleanrooms – catering specifically to the modular cleanroom market. Cleanroom Solutions – acquired by the Guardtech Group late in 2021 – the Sussex-based firm renown for high-quality controlled environment design & build services are responsible for Guardtech’s larger turnkey construction projects. Isopod Rapid Cleanrooms – offering a quicker, more flexible and cost-effective alternative, with standardised models made from stock held by Guardtech, available for ‘flat-pack’ delivery and with the option for self-assembly installation. Isoblok Pre-Fabricated Cleanrooms – pre-configured ‘plug and play’ cleanroom units and pods constructed off site. CleanCube Mobile Cleanrooms – high-quality portable controlled environment solutions for businesses all over the world. Guardtech have a rich history in providing turnkey solutions for clients looking to create, improve, upgrade or relocate a critical environment, they manage the design and installation of all structural, mechanical and electrical elements of our projects, to provide a hassle-free experience. Whatever the project, Guardtech approach it with the same passion, dedication and focus, delivering a high-end client experience throughout the process, resulting in lasting relationships and impressive testimonials. Guardtech design & install bespoke cleanroom environments including:
Pharmaceutical cleanrooms & containment suites
Aseptic production suites
Semiconductor ballroom cleanrooms
IVF labs & embryology suites
Guardtech provide modular cleanrooms and turnkey cleanrooms for the following industries:
Aerospace, Automotive, Digital Printing, Electronics, Embryology, Food, Healthcare, Injection Moulding, Medical Device, Micro-Electronics, Optical, Packaging, Pharmaceutical, Semiconductor, Universities. Guardtech also supply a wide range of standard and bespoke cleanroom equipment and furniture, in addition to cleanroom validation, service and maintenance, testing and cleaning. From bespoke turnkey cleanrooms to modular cleanrooms, our brilliant design ideas focus on the perfect balance of five factors:
Process requirement
Space optimisation
Budget maximisation
Time limitations
Client desires
Guardtech focus on providing exceptional value; accommodating the boundaries and restrictions of every project to provide clients with the best possible outcome – a controlled environment that meets all needs and exceeds all expectations. CLEANROOM CONSTRUCTION
Cleanroom installation is performed by experienced Guardtech engineers supported by approved, fully trained sub-contractors for specialist services. The Guardtech Cleanrooms Installation Engineers are professionally trained in controlled environment construction and have years of experience, not only installing critical environments but also servicing and operating within them. With an in-house structural and electrical team, utilising the Guardtech Installation Engineers offers far tighter control of the project combined with a quicker and more consistent installation, whilst presenting substantial cost savings. CLEANROOM COMMISSIONING
We are specialists at testing controlled environments with clean air devices to ensure ongoing ISO14644-1:2015 certification or cGMP compliance. Guardtech take care of the following key areas:
Installation/operation qualification (IQ/OQ)
Cleaning & facility decontamination
Validation & testing
Plant maintenance & servicing
ACCREDITATIONS
All Guardtech Installation Team members are expected to comply with strict site health & safety regulations and a comprehensive Guardtech Health & Safety Policy can be read on www.guardtechcleanrooms.com. Common sense is of course championed, and a risk-management approach is adopted onsite to ensure that jobs can be carried out in the most practical, effective, efficient and safe manner. Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) are produced for every job and will be shared in advance of any work being conducted for client review. Installation Managers are in place for every installation and Site Managers are in place for projects that fall under CDM coordination. Guardtech accreditations/certifications are listed on www.guardtechcleanrooms.com – current certificates are available upon request. We help you design the cleanroom you need
Designing a new environment or redesigning an existing space is an exciting prospect for your business and its future growth – however, getting the perfect design requires a good deal of knowledge, forward planning, foresight and compromise. Whether you’re starting from a blank canvas, have a concept that needs fleshing out, or have fully prepared drawings, Guardtech will work with you to find the best balance for your budget and deliver a cleanroom design that meets the demands of your process while enhancing your facility and providing a safe, comfortable working environment for your operators. Guardtech will design in adherence with Building Control, MHRA & FDA Requirements, CDM Regulations, Health and Safety, ISO 14644 and all relevant industry guidelines and standards. Our expert installation team always deliver the best results
Installation is performed by experienced Guardtech engineers and approved, fully trained sub-contractors. The Guardtech Installation Engineers are professionally trained in cleanroom construction and have many years of experience, not only installing controlled environments but also servicing and operating within them. Utilising the Guardtech Installation Engineers offers far tighter control of the project and a quicker and more consistent installation, while presenting substantial cost savings. Guardtech have been installing cleanrooms and laboratories for over a decade – including cleanroom refurbishments, cleanroom extensions and even cleanroom relocations. With our validation process, you can rest assured
Guardtech offer a full cleanroom validation process to ensure that your controlled environment is performing to specification. Offering in-house or independent testing, Guardtech can assist with the full validation life cycle including Design Qualification (DQ), Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ) documentation. Testing includes:
• Air velocity and volumetric flow rate measurement
• Room differential pressure testing
• Filter integrity leak testing (DOP method)
• Airborne particle counting
• Airflow visualisation
• Airflow balancing
• Temperature monitoring
• Lighting and noise levels checks
• Pressure and flow gauge calibration
We take care of all your cleanroom equipment, so you don’t have to
Guardtech offer a wide range of cleanroom equipment that can be supplied and installed alongside a turnkey cleanroom project. Whether it’s devices for personnel or product protection or transfer hatches that can improve your material flow, Guardtech are well positioned to advise you on the best solution. The range includes air showers, laminar flow units, desiccators, fume cupboards, downflow booths, nitrogen generators and much more. Our history
Guardtech have been successfully designing, installing and commissioning bespoke cleanrooms and laboratories for more than a decade – executing in excess of 100 projects during that time frame. As a former member of the Guardline Group, the company has a long history in cleanrooms dating back to the early 1980s. Guardtech was born from customer demand for a flexible and knowledgeable cleanroom design and build contractor and those qualities remain in place to this day.
