Swisslog Healthcare Expands Partner Network, Adds PharmaSystems

Swisslog Healthcare Expands Partner Network, Adds PharmaSystems

Canadian pharmacy leader to distribute Tenuto Cold Chain portfolio across pharmacy and laboratory segments

September 15, 2026

BROOMFIELD, Colo. (September 15, 2026) - Swisslog Healthcare, a leading supplier in pharmacy and transport automation solutions, has partnered with PharmaSystems, a well-established Canadian supplier of pharmacy products, to distribute the Tenuto Cold Chain portfolio across Canada. As a sales partner, PharmaSystems will offer Tenuto medical refrigerators and freezers to customers across pharmacy, laboratory, and all healthcare and biomedical segments throughout the country.

"Building a trusted partner network is central to our strategy for making the Tenuto Cold Chain portfolio accessible to healthcare facilities around the world," said Cory Kwarta, CEO of Swisslog Healthcare. "Together with PharmaSystems, we will ensure that Canadian pharmacies and laboratories have access to purpose-built cold storage solutions as the demand for specialty medications continues to accelerate."

An Established Partner in Canadian Healthcare

PharmaSystems has served Canadian customers since 1977, building a respected reputation as a pharmacy supplies leader. Swisslog Healthcare already maintains a strong customer base in Canada, with relationships across many of the country's top healthcare systems, making this partnership a natural extension of its presence in the market.

"Swisslog Healthcare's Tenuto Cold Chain portfolio gives our customers access to purpose-built refrigeration equipment that meets the demands of today's pharmacy and laboratory environments," said Hilary Lieberman, Vice President of Business Development at PharmaSystems. "We have spent nearly five decades building relationships with Canadian healthcare facilities, and this partnership allows us to bring them a trusted, high-performance solution that addresses one of the fastest-growing needs in the industry."

Expanding Access to Cold Chain Solutions

According to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists , 43% of new drug approvals between 2018 and 2023 required cold chain storage, placing growing pressure on healthcare facilities to upgrade their refrigeration equipment. By working with trusted regional distributors, Swisslog Healthcare can bring high-quality cold storage solutions to more facilities at competitive prices.

"As more specialty medications enter the market, the need for reliable, high-performance cold storage in hospitals and pharmacies has never been more urgent," said Michael Palone, Pharmacy Affairs Executive, Swisslog Healthcare. "Partnering with established distributors like PharmaSystems allows us to reach more facilities across Canada that are managing increasingly complex and high-value medication inventories, while providing the level of expertise and trust those customers expect."

Organizations interested in bringing the Tenuto Cold Chain portfolio to their customers can contact Swisslog Healthcare to learn more about joining the partner network.

About Swisslog Healthcare

Swisslog Healthcare is a leading supplier of integrated pharmacy automation and transport automation solutions for hospitals and health systems. The company's portfolio includes pharmacy automation, pneumatic tube systems, and cold chain equipment designed to help healthcare facilities improve efficiency, enhance medication safety, and reduce operational costs. Swisslog Healthcare is a member of the KUKA Group, one of the world's leading suppliers of intelligent automation solutions. For more information, visit www.swisslog-healthcare.com .

About PharmaSystems Inc.

PharmaSystems Inc. is a trusted Canadian distributor with almost 50 years of experience providing pharmacy supplies to help enable best practices in pharmacy. Canadian owned and operated since 1977, PharmaSystems Inc. proudly supports a wide range of healthcare and institutional partners across Canada. We have a Medical Device Establishment Licence for Class I and Class II devices, registered with Health Canada, and we are ISO Certified – 13485:2016 MDSAP. Our extensive supply catalogue includes compounding & dispensing accessories, medication delivery systems, temperature monitoring & storage, warning labels, and much more. With decades of experience, a broad supply offering, dedicated bilingual customer care, and a commitment to exceptional service, we make it easy for healthcare professionals to consolidate supply planning through a single source.

Swisslog Tenuto Cool

Swisslog Tenuto Freeze

Swisslog Tenuto Combo Refrigerator/Freezers

Swisslog Tenuto Ultra

Tenuto Advantages

Trusted Temperature Uniformity

Ensures consistent, optimal conditions with rapid recovery after door openings and exceptional temperature uniformity across all storage areas.

Advanced Energy Efficiency

Engineered to significantly reduce operational costs and contribute to sustainability goals with up to 47% energy savings.

Unparalleled Reliability

Built for continuous operation with redundant safety features and long-term durability exceeding 10 years of service life.

Enhanced User Experience

Fully monitored system designed for intuitive operation and streamlined daily tasks, improving workflow efficiency for pharmacy personnel.

Unwavering Precision in Cold Chain Technology

Tenuto Cool

Tenuto Cool

Medical refrigerators designed for stable and reliable cold storage applications
between 2°C to 8°C.

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Tenuto Cool

Tenuto Freeze

Medical freezers designed for dependable frozen storage across professional and scientific environments.

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Tenuto Cool

Tenuto Combo

Combined refrigerator and freezer storage within a single footprint for facilities requiring flexible temperature zones.

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Tenuto Cool

Tenuto Ultra

Ultra-low temperature freezers designed for critical storage applications requiring long-term temperature stability.

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Why Choose Tenuto Medical Refrigerators and Freezers

Stable Temperature Performance
Monitoring & Alarm Protection
Flexible Storage Configurations
Practical Interior Design
Energy-Conscious Operation
Advanced Protection Features

Tenuto Medicine Refrigerators Support a Wide Range of Applications

Pharmacies
Veterinary Clinics
Hospitals
Healthcare Facilities
Laboratories
Blood Banks
Research Institutions
University Laboratories
Biotechnology & Life Sciences
Diagnostic Centers
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about our Medical Refrigerators and Freezers. If you can't find what you're looking for, our bilingual customer service team is always here to help.

 

Stable, uniform 2–8°C storage with microprocessor-based control, multi-level alarm systems (temperature, power, door), optional USB/RS485 data logging for audit readiness, and energy-saving features like smart-inverter compressors — supporting healthcare compliance through monitoring, alarms and data logging
Yes — domestic refrigerators aren't designed for healthcare compliance. Medical fridges use microprocessor-based temperature regulation, multi-level alarms, data logging for audit trails, and are CE marked, none of which standard kitchen refrigerators offer.
Inpatient pharmacy, outpatient pharmacy, laboratory, nurse wards and pharmacies — Tenuto Cool spans countertop and undercounter units for small clinics up to high-capacity systems for hospital pharmacies.
Temperature control and uniformity, recovery speed after door openings, monitoring/alarm/data-logging features, capacity in litres matched to peak stock and delivery schedule, adjustable shelving, secure locks, serviceability, and confirming the unit matches your required storage temperature (2–8°C refrigerators, –10 to –25°C freezers, or –40 to –86°C ultra-low freezers).
Via microprocessor-based temperature control with continuous digital display, high-precision temperature sensors, and a multi-level alarm system covering high/low temperature, power failure, sensor error, and door-ajar conditions. Data is logged via USB or an optional RS485 interface “(model dependent) for compliance reporting and traceability.
Tenuto units are designed to maintain stable and uniform temperatures, helping protect stored medications, vaccines, and temperature-sensitive samples. Continuous monitoring assists in identifying temperature excursions and supports safe storage practices. In addition, Tenuto products offer convenient documentation features such as USB or RS485 data export (model dependent), enabling efficient reporting, traceability, and audit preparation.
Yes — Tenuto Cool is purpose-built for pharmacy and lab use, with models like the 5L126 (undercounter) offering compact sizing to fit easily in smaller spaces/med rooms. Glass-door models offer fast stock checks without repeated door openings.
Tenuto is a dedicated portfolio of medical refrigerators and freezers crafted to deliver exceptional value without premium pricing. Designed for healthcare, laboratory, and research environments, Tenuto ensures reliable temperature control for medications, vaccines, and sensitive samples—offering the ideal balance of performance, usability, and compliance-supporting features.
Yes. Energy efficiency is a core design principle across the entire Tenuto portfolio. Each model is developed to help reduce operating costs while maintaining reliable temperature performance—making Tenuto a practical choice for healthcare and research environments focused on long-term efficiency.
Vaccines, biologics, insulin, and other medications labeled for refrigerated storage at 2–8°C — anything that loses potency outside that range needs medical-grade, not domestic, refrigeration.
View our Features Comparison chart to review all model specifications, and compare details to see what works best for your facility.
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PharmaSystems Your Single Source for Pharmacy Supplies

Your Single Source for Pharmacy Supplies

Canadian owned and operated since 1977, PharmaSystems proudly support a wide range of healthcare & institutional partners across Canada. We have a Medical Device Establishment Licence for Class 1 and Class 2 devices, registered with Health Canada, and we are ISO Certified – 13485:2016 MDSAP.

PharmaSystems Your Single Source for Pharmacy Supplies