Review of New Products Launched in 2012 for Cold Chain Packaging

As 2012 comes to an end, we take a look at the Cold Chain packaging companies that launched new products in 2012. We collected data sent to us by manufacturers and combined it with our own research of publications and press releases throughout 2012. The list is meant for informational purposes only and is not an endorsement of any product. In alphabetical order, here are the new products launched in 2012:

Acu-Temp/C-Safe

Expanded Frozen Packaging Product Line - The newest addition to the line of AcuTemp frozen shipping solutions focuses on reducing the amount of dry ice required for shipping. AcuTemp’s expanded frozen solution offering is comprised of 27 payload sizes, with durations that range from 24 to 192 hours. http://www.acutemp.com/sites/acutemp.com/files/AcuTemp_Frozen Expansion Web.pdf Less Than Pallet Load Style RKN - The CSafe AcuTemp SVS was designed to meet the growing need of pharmaceutical manufacturers to have a smaller shipping container with the same performance and reliability of the CSafe AcuTemp RKN. http://csafellc.com/sites/csafellc.com/files/CSafe_SVS-Handout.pdf Cold Chain Technologies

1. CRT Shippers - added new products to already the industry's largest selection of pre-qualified room temperature shipping systems. http://www.coldchaintech.com/pdf/KoolTemp-Room-Temperature-Solutions.pdf

2. Ultra Low Frozen Shippers - ultra low frozen shippers capable of maintaining below -70C regardless of orientation in transit. http://coldchaintech.com/products/kooltemp-frozen-shipment.php

CryoPak

TimeSaverCN72™ - the Pre-Qualified Shipper has been tested and pre-qualified against extreme cold Canadian winter profiles for maintaining 2-8°C throughout shipment. http://www.cryopak.com/extreme-cold-pre-qualified-shipper/ TimeSaver24 CRT™ - the Pre-Qualified Shipper keeps product between 20-24 degrees during shipment in hot or cold environments for up to 24 hours. http://www.cryopak.com/timesaver24-crt-prequalified-shipper/ DS Smith Plastics/Cool-Logistics

Zeo-Cool - a range of high performance systems developed for shipping temperature sensitive material between +2°C to +8°C combining both heating and cooling technology. Cooling through evaporation rather than melting as evaporation is seven times more efficient at cooling than using frozen ice packs. http://www.dssmithpackagingeurope.com/c/sca-cool-logistics/temperature-controlled-packaging/ZeoCool/

Intelsius

Thermotrek – these systems are a range of insulated, patient carry cases designed for movement of temperature sensitive medications either being tested in clinical trials or for approved and marketed medicines used by patients. http://www.intelsius.com/product/temperature-controlled-packaging-and-cold-chain-solutions/thermotrek Orca – these solutions range provides superior thermal protection to high value, temperature sensitive payloads over traditional water based and hybrid solutions. Each ORCA solution is ATMOS™ (Analytical Thermal Modeling Software) enabled allowing quick risk assessment for the suitability of ORCA, with varied payloads, on routes around the world. http://www.intelsius.com/product/temperature-controlled-packaging-and-cold-chain-solutions/orca Laminar Medica

Chilltherm® - a Global range of high performance insulated shipping systems, from 4 to 1130 liters product volume, are designed to offer optimal thermal protection for pharmaceutical products when exposed to extreme climates from -20°C to +40°C. http://www.laminarmedica.com/products/chilled/chilltherm/

Minnesota Thermal Science

CREDO DURACUBE™ - a new hard-shell reusable shipper designed to increase payload protection, durability, longevity and enhanced transit and thermal performance while reducing the cost of temperature-controlled container ownership. http://www.mnthermalscience.com/newsroom/news/mts-launches-new-hardshell-reusable-thermal-container

Pelican

BioPharma™ – Hard-sided cases with tele-scoping handles and wheels, these cases specially engineered thermal design exceeds typical performance standards and has shown performance between 2ºC to 8ºC for more than 120 hours and in some cases up to 168 hours. Available in two sizes, the HPX™ resin exterior is engineered to endure rigorous conditions and repeated impact while in transit. http://www.pelican.com/biopharma/about.php

Sonoco/ThermoSafe

Pallet Shipper Series - ThermoSafe has introduced a new series of pallet shippers for bulk shipment of high value temperature sensitive products. Each shipper fits on a standard US pallet size and is available in refrigerated, frozen and controlled room temperature versions. http://www.thermosafe.com/products/readyengineeredsolutions/spspalletshipper.aspx Certis™ CRT Shippers - ThermoSafe added controlled room temperature versions to its high performance pre-qualified Certis Series. The Certis CRT Shippers use PureTemp™ advanced phase change technology to hold temperatures for 54-78 hours. The shippers have a simple packout and a six sided PCM brick design to assure products are kept at 15°C-25°C. The Certis CRT shippers are available in 11L and 14L payloads with a 35L version available by mid-2013. http://www.thermosafe.com/applications/controlledroomtemperature.aspx So as you can see, there have been a lot of new products launched this year, and next year proves to be just innovative based on the feedback we received. Thank you for reading our articles this year, and please have a safe and happy holiday season!