What We Do
Vale Lab is an engineering and research laboratory dedicated to advancing pharmaceutical cold chain systems. We combine deep technical expertise, experimental testing, and data-driven analysis to design, validate, and optimise temperature-controlled solutions for real-world operational conditions.
Our services focus on performance, reliability, and scientific integrity, supporting companies across development, validation, and continuous improvement of cold chain systems.
Cold Chain Engineering & System Design
From concept to real-world performance
We design and engineer high-performance cold chain systems tailored to pharmaceutical requirements. Our work covers thermal architecture, material selection, and system optimisation to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and operationally reliable.
Independent Thermal Testing & Performance Validation
Evidence-based performance you can trust
Vale Lab delivers independent laboratory testing and performance validation of temperature-controlled packaging and cold chain systems. We assess real thermal behaviour, performance limits, and qualification claims using rigorous, data-driven methodologies.
Cold Chain Intelligence & Sensor Mapping
Turning thermal data into actionable insight
We develop advanced sensor mapping and thermal analysis to understand temperature distribution, gradients, and risk points throughout the cold chain. This enables root-cause analysis, system optimisation, and informed, evidence-based decision-making.
About us
Alex Vale
Founder & Chief Engineer
Alex Vale is a mechanical engineer and cold chain specialist with over 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical logistics and temperature-controlled packaging systems. He has led the engineering, validation, and governance of global cold chain solutions for high-value pharmaceuticals, combining deep technical expertise with real-world operational insight.
Vale Lab was founded to advance next-generation cold chain engineering through rigorous testing, intelligent thermal design, and independent performance validation, bridging the gap between theoretical claims and real operational performance.
Adam El-Hout
Non-Executive Director
Adam El-Hout is a Non-Executive Director of Vale Lab Ltd, bringing a strong background in senior leadership, strategy, and governance within complex, regulated environments. He contributes a results-driven, commercially grounded perspective, with a particular focus on aligning technology, people, and processes to support sustainable and responsible growth.
At Vale Lab, Adam supports the Board and leadership team with strategic oversight, governance, and external engagement, helping ensure that the company’s engineering excellence is underpinned by robust decision-making, regulatory awareness, and long-term value creation for clients and stakeholders.
Michelle Alvarez
Marketing & Communications Director
Michelle Alvarez is a communications and marketing strategist with extensive experience in brand positioning, content strategy, and audience engagement across complex and technical domains. Her work focuses on bridging technical depth and clear communication, translating sophisticated concepts into compelling narratives that build trust, clarity, and credibility.
At Vale Lab, Michelle leads brand identity, messaging, and external communications, supporting the company’s engagement with partners, customers, and the wider industry. She ensures that Vale Lab’s values, technical rigor, and innovation are communicated clearly and consistently, connecting advanced engineering with the people and organisations it serves.
Our Focus
Cold Chain
We delve into the complexities of temperature-controlled logistics, ensuring that pharmaceutical products are transported safely and effectively.
Validation
Our validation processes are crucial to establishing the reliability of cold chain systems, guaranteeing compliance with regulatory standards.
Education
We provide educational resources to enhance understanding of cold chain dynamics, empowering industry stakeholders to make informed decisions.
Consulting Services
In addition to research, we offer consulting services that deliver practical insights, helping pharmaceutical companies optimize their cold chain operations.
Collaboration
Through collaboration with industry leaders, we forge pathways to new discoveries and innovations in cold chain management.
