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Whitney Zastrow American Airlines Cargo Fort Worth, Texas, USA +1 817-967-3530 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 6, 2015 AMERICAN AIRLINES CARGO RECEIVES APPROVAL FOR USE OF ENVIROTAINER e1, e2 CONTAINERS First US-based passenger carrier approved by FAA for use of advanced RAP e2 unit FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines Cargo makes another significant enhancement to its temperature- control program by adding the Envirotainer e1 and e2 containers to its lineup of healthcare shipping solutions. Effective Nov. 1, American will begin accepting both containers and is officially the first U.S. passenger carrier to receive carriage approval for the larger RAP e2 unit and offer the full suite of Envirotainer products to customers. “American is extremely excited to have received our approvals for carriage of the Envi rotainer e1 and e2 containers,” said Tom Grubb, manager of cold chain strategy at American. “Envirotainer was our original Active solutions partner at the cold chain launch of the ExpediteTC program, and it’s fantastic to now have the full range of their products available for our customers’ temperature-controlled logistics needs. With these options, American continues enhancement of the ExpediteTC service offerings and can provide the capabilities desired by our customers.” The Envirotainer RKN e1 unit utilizes compressor cooling and electric heating for shipments requiring additional temperature control throughout transport. The larger RAP e2 is an actively temperature-controlled container with an insulated shell designed to provide the superior protection necessary for the global shipment of highly- sensitive healthcare products. The e2 container can handle any desired set temperature between zero and 25 degrees Celsius for the seamless transport of potentially life-saving medicines across the globe, regardless of ambient conditions. Introducing these modernized containers into American’s expanding cold-chain network enables the airline to offer further enhancements to the temperature-control capabilities available to customers. Major benefits include superior insulation properties, extensive internal space and the ability to maintain 35-plus hours of battery life on a single charge in extreme conditions—and up to 100 hours in a typical shipment scenario. "Following the FAA approval of our RKN e1 and RAP e2 containers, this news from our long-standing partner American Airlines Cargo contributes to a growing Envirotainer network, increasing availability and flexibility for our customers,” said Simon Angeldorff, CEO from Envirotainer. “Envirotainer has had a focused effort f or a number of years to grow our network in the Americas, to ensure our best-in-class solutions are available where they are needed." The American Airlines ExpediteTC° program is a provision of world class temperature-controlled shipping, aligning with the airline’s commitment to ensuring any time- and temperature-sensitive services meet customer expectations for both the manufacturer and logistics customers, but, most importantly, for the patient at the end of the supply chain. Unlike other shipment types, pharmaceutical and healthcare customers rely most heavily on the air cargo industry to provide a consistent, transparent and quality experience for these sensitive products shipped by air. American also participated in this year’s Cold Chain Global Forum, where cold chain strategy manager, Tom Grubb, presented on the topic: “Moving from Good to Great: Distribution Practices in the Supply Chain.” About American Airlines Cargo American Airlines Cargo is a division of American Airlines Group, the holding company for American Airlines and US Airways. American provides one of the largest cargo networks in the world with cargo terminals and interline connections across the globe. Every day, American transports cargo between major cities in the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Latin America and Asia. Together with American Eagle and US Airways Express, the airlines operate an average of nearly 6,700 daily flights worldwide to and from hubs in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia and Phoenix.
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Whitney Zastrow American Airlines Cargo Fort Worth, Texas, USA
+1 817-967-3530
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 6, 2015
AMERICAN AIRLINES CARGO RECEIVES APPROVAL FOR USE OF ENVIROTAINER e1, e2 CONTAINERS
First US-based passenger carrier approved by FAA for use of advanced RAP e2 unit FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines Cargo makes another significant enhancement to its temperature-control program by adding the Envirotainer e1 and e2 containers to its lineup of healthcare shipping solutions. Effective Nov. 1, American will begin accepting both containers and is officially the first U.S. passenger carrier to receive carriage approval for the larger RAP e2 unit and offer the full suite of Envirotainer products to customers. “American is extremely excited to have received our approvals for carriage of the Envirotainer e1 and e2 containers,” said Tom Grubb, manager of cold chain strategy at American. “Envirotainer was our original Active
solutions partner at the cold chain launch of the ExpediteTC program, and it’s fantastic to now have the full range of their products available for our customers’ temperature-controlled logistics needs. With these options,
American continues enhancement of the ExpediteTC service offerings and can provide the capabilities desired by our customers.” The Envirotainer RKN e1 unit utilizes compressor cooling and electric heating for shipments requiring additional temperature control throughout transport. The larger RAP e2 is an actively temperature-controlled container with an insulated shell designed to provide the superior protection necessary for the global shipment of highly-sensitive healthcare products. The e2 container can handle any desired set temperature between zero and 25 degrees Celsius for the seamless transport of potentially life-saving medicines across the globe, regardless of ambient conditions. Introducing these modernized containers into American’s expanding cold-chain network enables the airline to offer further enhancements to the temperature-control capabilities available to customers. Major benefits include superior insulation properties, extensive internal space and the ability to maintain 35-plus hours of battery life on a single charge in extreme conditions—and up to 100 hours in a typical shipment scenario. "Following the FAA approval of our RKN e1 and RAP e2 containers, this news from our long-standing partner American Airlines Cargo contributes to a growing Envirotainer network, increasing availability and flexibility for our customers,” said Simon Angeldorff, CEO from Envirotainer. “Envirotainer has had a focused effort for a number of years to grow our network in the Americas, to ensure our best-in-class solutions are available where they are needed." The American Airlines ExpediteTC° program is a provision of world class temperature-controlled shipping, aligning with the airline’s commitment to ensuring any time- and temperature-sensitive services meet customer expectations for both the manufacturer and logistics customers, but, most importantly, for the patient at the end of the supply chain. Unlike other shipment types, pharmaceutical and healthcare customers rely most heavily on the air cargo industry to provide a consistent, transparent and quality experience for these sensitive products shipped by air. American also participated in this year’s Cold Chain Global Forum, where cold chain strategy manager, Tom Grubb, presented on the topic: “Moving from Good to Great: Distribution Practices in the Supply Chain.” About American Airlines Cargo American Airlines Cargo is a division of American Airlines Group, the holding company for American Airlines and US Airways. American provides one of the largest cargo networks in the world with cargo terminals and interline connections across the globe. Every day, American transports cargo between major cities in the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Latin America and Asia. Together with American Eagle and US Airways Express, the airlines operate an average of nearly 6,700 daily flights worldwide to and from hubs in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia and Phoenix.
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Berlinger & Co. AG Clinical material and medical device temperature indicator to reduce waste at the last mile
Westborough, MA, USA 10/23/2015
On Wednesday, October 7th 2015 Berlinger & Co AG began a soft launch of the Mini-‐tag® 3 alarm temperature indicator at the Annual IQPC Cold Chain Global Forum in Boston. “Numerous manufacturer’s and clinical supply directors at the conference explained that they need a product like this to reduce waste due to lack of data in normal handling situations,” says Patrick McGrath – GM at Berlinger USA LLC. There is ever increasing regulatory scrutiny on manufacturers of high priced commercial biologics and narrowly focused biological materials in clinical trials. Regulators want more and more proof that the cold chain has been maintained. Manufacturers often have temperature stability budgets and qualified packaging systems to manage the cold chain, but regulators and supply chain partners need proof to validate that materials were held within specification. Data loggers are expensive and the data is difficult for clinical patient to understand.
The Mini-‐tag® from Berlinger has miniaturized the temperature sensing and processing technology to insure accurate temperature measurements for up to 3 years. Three (3) independent time/temperature alarms enable manufacturers to leverage temperature stability budgets without compromising product integrity. These specifications allow clinical and commercial materials to follow their normal distribution path with a reliable and inexpensive electronic indicator on-‐-‐-‐board. Because they are custom programmed they will alarm according to the specific products temperature profile. If a patient calls with a normal handling issue, manufacturers will be able to say, “press the button and if the light is green it is OK.”
The Mini-‐tag® was designed in conjunction with manufacturer’s who have temperature sensitive clinical materials that are administered by patients outside of the clinic. Currently, clinical patients make handling mistakes like leaving the 2nd syringe on a counter for a few hours. Without an indicator to validate that the materials are within their temperature stability range sponsor companies must scramble to replace materials that are most likely OK for use. With data the materials can remain in the field for proper consumption. Additionally, some medical implant devices require temperature monitoring through their life cycle. A device like the Mini-‐tag@ enables manufacturers to place electronics closer to the product at a reasonable cost.
Contact Berlinger at [email protected] for a demonstration, samples and pricing. Berlinger is also currently seeking industry partners to expand markets and to explore additional product features that will make the Mini-‐tag® appealing to more market applications. The current housing is about the same size as a US postage stamp. Additional housings are in prototype phase for vial and syringe mountings. A global information gathering project is planned for 2016 to connect the Mini-‐-‐-‐tag® information, end user data and manufacturers. Berlinger seeks additional partners for input on this project as well.
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Nicole Stokes Marketing Communications Manager Cold Chain Technologies, Inc. [email protected] 508‐429‐1395 x286
Cold Chain Technologies Introduces the KoolTemp® GTS Evolution 1400 Liter Pallet Shipping System
Thermal packaging thought leader introduces successor to flagship pallet solution
Holliston, Massachusetts – September, 30 2015 – Cold Chain Technologies (CCT), a leading global provider of temperature‐
controlled packaging solutions has announced the commercial release the KoolTemp® GTS Evolution 1400L qualified pallet
shipping system at the 2015 GDP & Temperature Management Logistics Global Forum in Boston, Massachusetts.
Designed specifically for the shipment of high value, palletized pharmaceuticals and other healthcare products, the GTS
Evolution 1400L offers 5+ days of extreme temperature protection and is optimized for companies that demand the highest
performance and greatest ease of use when making long duration shipments experiencing weather extremes.
“The KoolTemp GTS Evolution 1400L provides shippers with unprecedented levels of performance, flexibility, and ease of
use,” states Jamie Chasteen, senior product manager at CCT. “As the successor to our flagship KoolTemp GTS 5420, the GTS
Evolution 1400L expands on its predecessor’s strengths while improving across every single measurable category. The
performance is greatly improved through the use of Koolit® Advanced PCM while simultaneously increasing payload
capacity and simplicity. As a result, system weight, complexity, and total cost is greatly reduced.”
In addition to the commercial release of the GTS Evolution 1400L, CCT also previewed its newest innovations which include
Koolit® Advanced PCM Gel Refrigerants, the KoolTemp® GTS Enshield PCM Pallet Cover and the reusable version of the
popular GTS Excel qualified shipping system.
About Cold Chain Technologies
Cold Chain Technologies (CCT) was founded in 1967 to protect critical, temperature‐sensitive product loads from the ups
and downs of handling, weather and other unpredictable events during shipment. Distributed from multiple U.S. and
international locations, CCT’s trusted brands include KoolTemp® Pre‐Qualified Shipping Systems, KoolTemp® Insulated
Shippers and Koolit® Refrigerants manufactured for pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, healthcare and food service
companies.
For more information, visit www.coldchaintech.com.
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Transport qualification and stability budget two key focus areas in peer-to-peer workshops led by ELPRO
Boston MA – Two workshops held by ELPRO revealed a number areas where pharmaceutical manufacturers can easily solve
common shipping problems by using temperature data correctly; but also highlighted a number of more complex issues including
transport qualification and stability budget.
Many pharmaceutical manufacturers rely on carriers for proof that their shipments are in control, and also more recently how to
carry out their qualification approaches. But participants at the peer-to-peer workshops were asking, how much carrier’s data
should be used to develop such risk-based approaches?
Some manufacturers today consider lane qualification picking the worst case as the rationale, but most agreed rather you need
ongoing empirical data to have a statistically valid approach that regulator’s will accept. With the worst case ‘shot gun’ approach,
you don’t consider new lanes, it’s a moving target. Everyone agreed whatever your approach, the rationale must be documented
and risk-based.
ELPRO’s ‘Supply Chain Mapping & Transport Qualification’ workshop presented a benchmarking study based on input from five
different pharmaceutical manufacturers and how they approach setting up shipping qualifications and how they use stability budget
in their cold chain.
It was revealed that Stability Budget is a complex issue for most pharma companies. In planning stages, some companies use
Distribution approach, but live in transit use a Manual approach.
Technical Report 53 of the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) recommends calculating a stability budget for each product as a best
practice approach by “using scientific data and rationale necessary to determine an appropriate stability budget for a drug product
over the entire lifecycle of a product”. This becomes very important when a product is questionable for release at destination.
Takanori Aasberg Miyashita, System Manager Temperature Control, at Novo Nordisk explains “We manually calculate total time out
of refrigeration against allowable excursion time. The challenge is adding up all deviations across the different supply chain ‘levels’
(manually)”.
In ELPRO’s recent release of elproVIEWER Professional, a temperature data analytics platform, the "join" functionality has been
enhanced and offers now two reports, the Joint Report and the Joint Assessment Report. It allows combining temperature data of
up to 16 PDF reports, e.g. to calculate the life-cycle stability of a batch or to determine the annual MKT. elproVIEWER automatically
calculates the statistics over the life cycle or the entire year and outputs the result in a Joint Report.
Beat Rudolf, CEO, ELPRO describes the recent advances in elproVIEWER, “Customers want to easily manage product stability across
the supply chain, without the manual work. Hence it is possible for QA to check the availability of remaining stability budget of
former transport ‘legs’ and assign unspent stability budget to remaining transport ‘legs’ using elproVIEWER. From a QA perspective,
avoiding using spreadsheets eliminates the possibility of data manipulation because the data is embedded in the PDF and cannot be
altered in the software”.
About ELPRO:
ELPRO, founded in 1986, is a leading Swiss manufacturer of innovative monitoring solutions including a full suite of data loggers,
several analytics platforms, online databases and GxP Services. ELPRO partners with clients to develop solutions that integrate
ELPROs high-quality measurement components into their business processes to monitor environments in labs, production facilities,
warehouses and the cold chain. ELPRO is consistently dedicated to quality, which resonates throughout all facets of our operation –
service, technology and customer support. ELPRO’s US subsidiary has been established in Marietta, OH since 2003.
Contact: ELPRO | Marietta, OH 45750, USA |T +1 740 568 9900 |[email protected] | www.elpro.com
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Jarden Life Sciences Examines Solutions to Temperature-Sensitive Pharmaceutical Sampling Active Temperature-Control Systems Decrease Variability in Pharmaceutical Sampling
Fishers, IN, October 5, 2015 – Jarden Life Sciences today published a white paper discussing available strategies to help to reduce risk and variability in temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical sampling. The paper outlines the advantages of active systems for temperature assurance, which offer decreased risk, increased potential for return-on-investment, and improved efficiencies for temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical sampling when compared to passive systems. Download a complimentary copy of the white paper, “Eliminating Variability: The Solution to Temperature-Sensitive Pharmaceutical Sampling” at www.jardenlifesciences.com/news. In the white paper, Jarden Life Sciences highlights the growing number of biologic pharmaceuticals as a contributing factor to the need for reliable methods of distributing temperature-sensitive products in the last mile of the supply chain. “As the demand for and prevalence of biologic drugs increases, so does the need for effective, efficient and compliant solutions for distributing temperature-sensitive drug samples,” said Scott Dyvig, Program Manager, Packaging Engineering and Technical Services at Jarden Life Sciences. “Active temperature-control systems, like Jarden Life Sciences’ Envirocooler™ ActiVault™, offer a reliable and consistent temperature environment for the last mile of product distribution, increasing efficiencies and reducing costs over time.” Dyvig dove further into temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical sampling during the 13
th Annual Cold Chain
GDP & Temperature Management Logistics Global Forum, where he hosted a workshop on “Best Practices in Sales Representative Sampling”. The alternative to active systems are passive cooling systems, which require additional steps to set up and maintain and are more vulnerable to human operator error when creating the cooling environment needed to sustain the temperature range for certain pharmaceuticals, such as biologics. They are also susceptible to external factors that may impact product efficacy. Active systems, in contrast, rely on a power source that can provide a more reliable and consistent temperature for the transport of biologic samples, substantially decreasing the number of steps taken by the user and reducing variability caused by external environmental changes. Jarden Life Sciences’ Envirocooler ActiVault enables pharmaceutical companies to deliver temperature-sensitive products to healthcare providers efficiently. The Envirocooler ActiVault helps sales representatives protect the safety, efficacy and integrity of samples. It can also lead to a potential of more than 38,000 minutes of sales time saved over a five-year span when compared with passive systems, ultimately strengthening relationships with healthcare providers and improving conversion success rates associated with product launches. “Hand sampling is critical to business success for pharmaceutical companies and their temperature-sensitive products,” continued Dyvig. “Using an active system during hand sampling reduces variability and therefore helps ensure that sample product efficacy and potency are not compromised.” About Jarden Life Sciences Jarden Life Sciences is a leader in the design of thermal packaging solutions, with capabilities in developing customized primary and secondary packaging as well as off-the-shelf solutions. Jarden Life Sciences offers a rich pool of resources, including specialists in thermal science, logistics, applied materials, and engineering, as well as the global resources of Jarden Corporation to offer the industry’s smartest packaging solutions. Connect with Jarden Life Sciences on Twitter @JardenLS and on LinkedIn, at https://www.linkedin.com/company/10107041.
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Contact Information: Anna Julow Roolf BLASTmedia for Pelican BioThermal™ [email protected] 317.806.1900 x134
Pelican BioThermal Exhibits New Temperature-Controlled Offerings at IQPC’s 13th Annual Cold Chain Global Forum
New products and services help to prevent temperature excursions and ensure regulatory compliance
(BOSTON – Oct. 5, 2015) – Pelican BioThermal, a global leader in temperature-controlled packaging solutions serving the life sciences industry, is exhibiting a number of temperature-controlled packaging solutions as part of the IQPC 13th Annual Cold Chain GDP & Temperature Management Logistics Global Forum in Boston. New products from Pelican BioThermal prevent temperature excursions, helping to ensure regulatory compliance, and are supported by the company’s global network of service center facilities, with additional service centers planned for the near future. “With continued growth forecasted for the $10-billion global cold chain logistics industry, we understand that it is important not only to provide thermal technology solutions, but also services and solutions to help manage those assets,” said Kevin Lawler, vice president of sales. “Our expanding global network supports our customers where they are and helps them to leverage total cost of ownership of our innovative, reusable technology.” New offerings include: Chronos™ Express – Designed to ensure maximum protection of valuable payloads, this single use shipper utilizes phase change material and high performance insulation. Benefits include: standardized components for simple, error-free assembly and consistent temperature stability in excess of 72 hours. It joins the complete range of parcel shippers including Crēdo Cube™ and Chronos™ Advance. Crēdo™ on Demand – The Crēdo on Demand bulk rental service provides rental, cleaning and refurbishing for Crēdo reusable passive thermal packaging, allowing pallet-sized, temperature-sensitive shipments to be delivered with efficiency and speed. Crēdo on Demand, which uses passive Crēdo systems, offers a less costly and more manageable, alternative to active pallet shippers. TIC™ Smart Indicator – This exclusive Pelican BioThermal innovation confirms when TIC temperature-controlled panels are safe to pack by providing a colored checkmark. The TIC Smart Indicator comes conveniently attached to each TIC panel, making Crēdo Cube pack-out easier than ever. CoolPall™ Vertos – Designed for high performance, the CoolPall Vertos single-use bulk system includes modular, flat pack design, which allows for easy assembly and saves storage space – minimizing in-bound distribution costs. Key features include: strict temperature control for global distribution and high density molded materials that provide lightweight thermal and mechanical integrity. CoolPall Vertos also accepts full pallets for operation speed and efficiency. Pelican BioThermal is also sponsoring a speaker track session that will share the success that its customer, a major pharmaceutical company, has experienced in deploying the Crēdo™ ProMed soft-sided transporter bag to its pharmaceutical representatives. The session, titled “Enabling a Pharmaceutical Sales Force with the Ability to Hand Carry Cold Chain Sampled Products,” will be presented at 4:20 p.m. on Oct. 7 as part of Track C. Visit http://PelicanBioThermal.com or Booth #617 at IQPC’s 13th Annual GDP & Temperature Management Logistics Global Forum to learn more about Pelican BioThermal’s wide range of reusable thermal shippers, services and asset management solutions.
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About Pelican BioThermal Pelican BioThermal LLC (a division of Pelican Products, Inc.) offers the widest range of temperature-controlled; thermally protect packaging and service solutions to the global life sciences industry. Their products ensure that delicate biological materials arrive intact and effective, despite exterior environments. Pelican BioThermal™ is dedicated to developing innovative products designed to fulfill the complex needs of the global life sciences industry. The company’s customers benefit from extensive expertise in ensuring that temperature stability is maintained throughout the distribution chain. They also offer a complete portfolio of services and software to support end-to-end temperature-controlled packaging asset management. In Europe, the company does business under the name Peli BioThermal™ LTD. To learn more, visit their new website at www.pelicanbiothermal.com or www.pelican.com.
Pelican Products, Inc. is a portfolio company of Behrman Capital, a private equity investment firm based in New York and San Francisco.
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QuickSTAT launches new technology services to monitor and track Vacuum Insulated Panel shippers
The technology will provide Biotech and Biopharm companies
with access to VIP units inventory to ensure faster turn around time and efficient use of returns.
London, UK (October 28, 2015)-- QuickSTAT has developed a major enhancement to its industry leading IT platform that allows for inventory management of Vacuum Insulated Packaging to ensure access and availability of the preconditioned VIP packaging systems. The Inventory Management System, developed by QuickSTAT’s in-house IT team, has the ability to track VIP shippers in transit, monitors the actual time the package is valid from pack out time, and calculates time from pack out to expiration, based on the packaging validation specifications. It also includes a managed inventory, inclusive of returns, therefore providing efficient use of return shippers, which is an environmentally friendly solution. In addition to the VIP Inventory Management System, QuickSTAT has launched QuickOnline Mobile, an application that will allow clients to retrieve all shipment information in real-time right from their smartphones. “QuickSTAT is committed to providing highly customized technology solutions and remain in the forefront of innovation and to provide Life Science Industry with sophisticated tools to ensure product integrity throughout the supply chain” says Eric Bischoff, CITO, QuickSTAT.
About QuickSTAT For 35 years, QuickSTAT has managed global clinical trial logistics for all phases of research and drug development, for all temperature ranges and life science products—from pre-clinical, to clinical, through to commercialization. QuickSTAT specializes in time and temperature shipping of clinical research samples, biologics, investigational drugs, clinical trial supplies, vaccines and dangerous goods, helping to bring important new drugs and medical protocols to market faster. Contacts: QuickSTAT: Jolanta Reynolds, Marketing Manager 718.995.3616 ext. 2284
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2015 IQPC: 1st Place, Excellence Award for “Best Cost Efficiency Project”
Arden, NC, 10/12/2015 RGEES, LLC, the manufacturer of savENRG PCM products, was presented with 1st Place In Excellence, awarded for the “Best Cost Efficiency Project” at the 2015 IQPC Global Forum in Boston, Massachusetts. This Excellence Award was presented for creating Standard 71, a highly cost efficient oncology blood specimen CRT shipper, developed by RGEES LLC jointly with Paradigm Design Solutions, The IQPC Cold Chain Forum brings more than 1,200 supply chain stakeholders together to discuss today’s most pertinent topics in temperature control logistics and management for life science products and biotechnology, and is the largest event of its kind in the world. RGEES, LLC successfully positioned savENRG Cold Chain refrigerants as the most cost efficient refrigerants available on the market, and the use of savENRG PCM in the Standard 71 Ambient shipper bottles contributed to winning the IQPC 1st Place Excellence Award. “Our team is extremely pleased that theStandard 71 Ambient shipper created jointly with Paradigm Design Solutions is recognized as the best.” said Harshul Gupta, CEO of RGEES. “We will continue to create products that are efficient in all aspects.“ RGEES is expanding its market reach and capitalizing on its wide recognition of savENRG PCM products in the worldwide pharmaceutical market. Standard 71, ambient shippers are available for order. www.standard71.com About RGEES, LLC: RGEES, LLC offers PCMbased, sustainable, temperaturecontrol solutions to the global life sciences industry. These products ensure that important, biological materials arrive to their destinations within appropriate temperature ranges, despite harsh ambient temperatures. RGEES, LLC is dedicated to developing innovative products designed to efficiently fulfill the complicated needs of temperature stability within safe limits for life science products and the biotechnology cold chain. Contact: Keith Miller Operations Manager 828.708.2241
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Sofrigam revealed its 2.0 cold chain container
at Cold Chain Global Forum in Boston
Press Release
Sofrigam was sponsoring one of the largest event in the world covering
life science cold chain logistics : GDP & Temperature Management
Logistics. This event brings more than 800 supply chain stakeholders
together to discuss today’s hottest topics in temperature control logistics
for life science products, biotechnology and quality management.
Two years ago, at Cold Chain Global Forum 2013, Sofrigam revealed
the iBox, a high-technology cold chain container equipped with a
temperature regulating system. This ingenious device controls the
payload temperature and is triggered to release or inhibit the cold source
depending on variations in the outside temperature, so as to stabilise the
internal temperature at +5 °C (±2 °C). This system ensures that a
constant temperature is maintained, with traceability of the data, for up to
5 days.
Improved thermal performance
in order to improve resistance to leaks and reduce the risk of thermal bridges. These modifications have
resulted in a more constant temperature – for up to 5 days – of the products in transit, even when exposed to
highly stress-inducing outside temperatures.
A new, more accurate measuring system
The iBox is fitted with a sensor which measures the temperature in the payload area. This sensor checks that
the product temperature is maintained at between +2 and +8 °C throughout the journey. The new sensor
incorporates a more accurate measuring technology. It can be corrected or replaced in the event of a
malfunction.
An e-connected container
With a Bluetooth connection for communicating with tablets and smartphones and for retrieving data via an
Android and Apple application, the latest version of the iBox will be highly connected. Now it will be possible to
follow the container in real time from a mobile phone. The programming software has also been completely
redesigned to be more ergonomic.
October 7-8, 2015, Sofrigam revealed a new generation of its iBox cold chain shipping container at
IQPC’s 13th GDP & Temperature Management Logistics in Boston.
The new generation of iBoxes is even more efficient. The insulating
materials have been strengthened and the assembly method optimised
October 26, 2015 Contact: Brian Risinger
+843-383-7509 [email protected]
Sonoco ThermoSafe Launches a Pallet Shipper Optimizing Wide-Body Aircrafts
Simple, efficient and robust solution for shipping bulk temperature sensitive product loads
Arlington Heights, Ill. –Sonoco ThermoSafe, a unit of Sonoco (NYSE:SON) and a leading global provider of
temperature assurance packaging, has launched a Quarter PMC Pallet Shipper at this year’s Cold Chain Global Forum.
The new pallet shipper features patent pending technologies such as the unique interlocking “L” shaped panels that
eliminate corner leaks and drastically reduce edge leaks while ConvecTECHTM dispersion panels maximizes natural
convection to reduce eliminate side refrigerants, increase payload and simplify packing procedures.
"Our Quarter PMC Pallet Shipper includes our most innovative and evolutionary design advancements since introducing
pallet shippers to the market in the early 1990's. We have been able to reduce weight, increase insulation properties and
bring simplicity to design, resulting in superior temperature control, increased payloads and user efficiencies," said Ben
VanderPlas, global product manager, Sonoco ThermoSafe.
Russell Grissett, vice president of Sonoco ThermoSafe added, "Patent pending features such as ConvecTECH dispersion
panels and our interlocking “L” shaped panels are great examples of our focus and investment into our research and
development program. This progress was based upon valuable customer feedback which helped us incorporate a unique
modular platform in our Quarter PMC Pallet Shipper, making assembly easy through self-standing panels, while sharing
similar packing protocols between multiple temperature ranges.”
The Quarter PMC Pallet Shipper is designed to Sonoco ThermoSafe's ISC Global ambient temperature profiles with
durations in excess of five days. Solutions for 2°C to 8°C, controlled room temperature and frozen will be available in
2016. The product will be available in both U.S. and European facilities. Visit www.thermosafe.com and sign-up for the
PhasePoint Newsletter to receive product development updates.
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Testo Introduces Saveris 2 Wi-Fi Data Logger System with Data Available Anytime, Anywhere
Sparta, NJ (October 26, 2015) – Testo has introduced the Saveris 2 Wi-Fi data logger system, which
precisely measures and records temperature and humidity measurements and transmits them to the testo
Cloud via an existing wireless network. The measurement values are then securely stored online, and can
be called up at any time using a Smartphone, tablet, or PC.
Saveris 2 was highlighted by Testo at the recent Cold Chain Global Forum in Boston, Massachusetts and
was exceptionally well received.
The system is plug and play, with no software needed to be installed. The only requirements are an Internet
connection, wireless LAN, and a normal web browser. In addition to being
able to view and evaluate the data from anywhere in the world, an email
and/or text message immediately notifies users when alarm thresholds have
been exceeded.
Testo Saveris 2 Wi-Fi data loggers have integrated sensors for temperature
and humidity measurement or external probes which can be connected to
meet a wide variety of applications, including pharmaceutical storage, server
rooms, facility management, blood banks, supermarkets, and museums. The data is securely stored on both
the Wi-Fi logger and in the testo Cloud.
Testo, Inc. develops and manufactures handheld test and measurement instrumentation for numerous
markets including HVAC/R, Emission Monitoring, Food, Pharmaceuticals, Energy, Life Sciences and many
other industries. Additionally, Testo is recognized as a leading global manufacturer of portable combustion
analyzers, temperature, pressure, moisture, and thermal imaging instruments. Backed by over 50 years of
test and measurement engineering experience and expertise, Testo’s mission is to provide the best quality,
service and value in test and measurement instrumentation.
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TP3 Global Launches Innovative New Range for Protection of Controlled Ambient Pharmaceutical Cargo
Oct 2, 2015: 08:30 AM ET
SOLIHULL, Birmingham, Oct. 2, 2015 -- TP3 Global announces the launch of its new and innovative product
SilverSkin Quattro™ incorporating SilverSkin BLAK™ technology, a new thermal protective material
specifically engineered to protect ‘controlled ambient’ pharmaceutical cargo in the supply chain.
TP3 Global’s newly developed BLAK technology is so called because of the colour of its unique black resin
formula, engineered to slow down thermal exchange across the materials.
Simultaneously, a larger ‘high capacity’ insulation bubble, with a thermal performance enhancing depth has
been developed, manufactured by TP3 Global, in-house.
The combination of the unique BLAK resin formula and ‘high capacity’ bubble work together to create the
innovative SilverSkin Quattro thermal cover with greatly enhanced thermal protection performance.
Extensive temperature chamber and direct sunlight testing has been carried out to validate the Quattro’s
advantageous thermal performance compared with thicker materials.
The level of insulation provided by Quattro specifically allows it to be used for the protection of 15-25°C
controlled ambient (controlled room temperature) cargo.
Due to the compact nature of Quattro, there are several advantages over thicker materials. Rolls of Quattro
will have approximately double the material compared to rolls of a similar diameter. Shipping volume is
reduced resulting in considerable transportation and storage cost savings.
Available in thermal cover or roll form, Quattro will challenge the currently accepted practice of using thicker
materials to keep cargo within safe temperature limits. Already a number of companies are adopting Quattro
after carrying out their own testing and validation processes.
TP3 Global continues to support the Global Cool Chain Logistics Forum in Boston, which took place this
October 5-9. This is a leading industry event for temperature controlled logistics and supply chain
management professionals across life sciences and a perfect opportunity to launch the BLAK material and
Quattro thermal cover developments to a US and global audience. The entire SilverSkin range is qualified,
GDP compliant and designed for protection of cold chain and controlled room temperature shipments.
------------------------ About TP3 Global - Focusing on passive protection of temperature sensitive cargo during transit, TP3 Global
Ltd was founded in the UK and has bases globally. TP3 Global’s SilverSkin range of thermal pallet covers are
qualified, GDP compliant and designed for protection of cold chain and controlled room temperature
shipments.TP3 works with the world’s largest pharmaceutical, health care and perishable companies who
have qualified SilverSkin insulated thermal pallet covers, blankets and wraps.
For further information visit www.tp3global.com
TP3 Global Ltd
Press Release
For Immediate Release
2nd October 2015
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PRESS RELEASE
Real-time Temperature Monitoring in the Cloud
On October 7th through October 8th, the global provider of cloud temperature monitoring
solutions, TSS, sponsored and exhibited at the Cold Chain Global Forum in Boston. During
the event, TSS showcased one of their most recent additions to their solutions portfolio,
i.e. the real-time monitoring and tracking device, which was fully integrated into TSS’
platform earlier in October.
Temperature Sensitive Solutions (TSS) have been collaborating with Moog Crossbow, a
wholly owned subsidiary of Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), to provide the cold
chain logistics market a seamless cloud based solution for monitoring and tracking of
temperature sensitive shipments.
Tobias Holmer, Product Manager at TSS, commented: ”As internet of things is happening
to life science, we are continuously expanding our partner program. In doing so, we are
not only looking for cutting-edge features but also for solid companies that have proven
their ability to deliver sustainable technology and solutions emphasizing patient safety”.
The device that TSS have integrated is Crossbow ILC2000 and it was designed for ground,
airborne and multi-modal shipments and delivers unprecedented real-time tracking and
condition monitoring for cold chain and global supply chain applications. The ILC2000
provides location information using GPS/LBS, has an advanced sensor array for
monitoring cargo/environment and global wireless communication capability. The
device’s on-board sensors provide temperature monitoring (calibrated to NIST standards)
to protect and certify sensitive cargo. Other on-board sensors can be used to monitor
shipments for excessive shock, tilting and package tampering. The ILC2000 has been
approved for air cargo by the FAA and EASA using a patented “airplane safe mode”
feature to automatically deactivate the radio transmitter when the device is airborne,
yet it still continuously tracks and logs location and cargo/environmental data. Similarly,
the radio transmitter is automatically reactivated when the plane lands.
“Integrating the Crossbow ILC2000 into CCIS enables our customers to monitor their
temperature controlled products in real-time through the cloud, a highly requested
feature. The collaboration is a significant step towards better supply chain visibility and
increased patient safety”, said Holmer.
Contact:
Sanna Persson, Marketing Manager TSS
Email: [email protected]
www.tss.se
Highly innovative packaging at the Cold Chain Global Forum in Boston
Designed for the deviation-free transportation of pharmaceuticals and other sensitive goods
October 2015. At the Cold Chain Global Forum 2015 in Boston, va-Q-tec invited all customers,
partners, and prospects to the Oktoberfest Celebrations at the va-Q-tec booth – with German
Oktoberfest Beer, Lebkuchen Hearts and the va-Q-skeeball game where you could win great
prizes.
va-Q-tec was celebrating
The latest US Airline partnership for direct container rentals,
The US Launch of our largest container type, the va-Q-tainer TWINx,
The success of our va-Q-proof clinical trial packaging, a unique modular system with scalable
thermal performance for the deviation-free transportation of clinical studies worldwide
The va-Q-proof® box is especially developed for the deviation-free transport of sensitive
goods like pharmaceuticals and clinical trial products which need a strict temperature control.
The new va-Q-proof® line features a wide selection of different components. This enables customers
to reach various performance levels with the same basic shipper and even maintain temperatures
for more than 120 hours. Customers only pay for the performance they really need. They can chose
between 8 sizes from 11 to 74 Liters. Our reliable thermal packaging solution keeps the inside
temperature for precious cargo constant – even under extreme outside conditions. Customers can
choose between 5 product temperature ranges from -50 °C up to +25 °C.
Photos:
1. va-Q-tainer TWINx
2. Dominic Hyde, va-Q-tec, and Jan Krems, United Cargo, signing the Global Rental Agreement in Houston
3. va-Q-proof
Contact details:
[email protected], + 49 931 35942-2937
[email protected], + 1 201340-2727
[email protected], +44 1634 868618
