Preventing Freezing During Transit
When the subject of cold chain comes up, many people assume that its sole mission is to keep certain products from getting too warm during shipping. In truth, the exact opposite is also an issue that the cold chain industry must address, especially during the colder weather seasons. There are many products that can suffer from freezing, and many options that are available to prevent this. The Problem of Freezing Many products that cannot stand overheating also lose value with freezing. Grocery stores cannot sell fresh produce that has been frozen solid. For pharmaceutical companies that ship tissue samples, a Read More
Getting Your Perishable Gifts…Home For The Holidays
With the arrival of the holiday season comes the anticipation of giving and receiving gifts. One popular option is the gift basket of specialty foods that is filled with chocolates, fruits, or cheeses. However, unlike a new sweater or a fancy watch, these gifts are perishable items. So, how do these delicacies make it to your holiday table intact? For the common specialty foods that are given during the holidays, there are different temperature requirements needed to keep them in top condition. Chocolate, for example, is best kept at body temperature for solid pieces and at room temperature for thinner Read More
Introducing the CryoArc brand of Pallet Shippers and Transporters
Cryopak is building on its successful large shipper series of pallet shippers and transporters by introducing the CryoArc brand. In addition to the existing EPS Pallet Shipper and EPS Pallet Transporter, the CryoArc line has expanded to include the: * CryoArc Pallet Shipper Lite * CryoArc PU Pallet Shipper PLUS PIR * CryoArc PU Pallet Transporter These systems have been designed with one goal in mind – transporting products requiring temperature control packaging for up to 120 hours in a 2-8°C temperature range (other durations and temperature ranges available). These bulk pallet and shipping systems have been pre-qualified against some of Read More
Cryopak – Winner of the 2021 Asia Pacific Vaccine Excellence Awards for “Vaccine Excellence in Temperature Control Packaging”
Cryopak is proud to be announced as the winner of the 2021 Asia Pacific Vaccine Excellence Awards for "Vaccine Excellence in Temperature Control Packaging". When the COVID-19 vaccine was introduced, we knew we had an important part to play in ensuring that this vital medicine would reach people all over the world safely and effectively. We are proud that our efforts have helped keep others safe and healthy in the wake of the pandemic. We would like to thank AVEA for this honor, and all the world leading pharmaceutical companies, countries, and government agencies we worked with to make this Read More
Conditioning (Freezing) Services – Q&A with William Boulay
Cryopak, a leader in temperature control packaging and temperature monitoring devices offers freezing conditioning services from its Maromme, France location. We sat down with the General Manager of the Cryopak Maromme location, William Boulay, to gain insight into this topic in something we call: "Q&A With William Boulay". Cryopak - William, could you tell us more about conditioning, why someone would be interested in this, and what some of the issues are? WB – Conditioning, simply stated, is a service that we provide which consists of the freezing of large volumes of refrigerants or a customer’s products for a defined Read More
Cybersecurity – Everyone’s Responsibility
To mark Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Cryopak dives into the importance of being digitally secure in the cold chain industry. The cold chain industry is one that incorporates several different processes, from manufacturing to logistics. All of these use the latest technological systems to ensure the best quality and service for its customers. But what if that technology is threatened in some way? In this article, we discuss why the issue of cybersecurity is important to the cold chain and what can be done to make sure that a system is able to defend a company’s technology. Why Cybersecurity Matters in Read More
