Vendors

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PRODUCTS
Thermal Systems
Active	Active thermal systems do not use any phase change materials (PCM) such as water/ice or dry ice. These systems use mechanical or electric systems powered by an energy source, combined by thermostatic control to maintain proper product temperatures.
Passive	Passive thermal systems commonly use phase change materials (PCM) such as water/ice or dry ice. These shipping systems are the most basic and cost effective.
Hybrid	Hybrid thermal systems use a combination of phase change materials (PCM) such as water/ice or dry ice and thermostatic controls. These systems typically use the PCM’s as a source of energy, which is regulated by some type of thermostatic control to maintain proper temperatures.
Temperature Monitors
Digital	Digital temperature monitors provide a highly accurate, traceable means of monitoring product or air temperature while in transit. Several technologies and price points are available.
Chemical	Chemical monitors offer an often simple and cost effective means of monitoring of a product payload during transit. Reduced accuracy when compared to digital monitors exists due to technology limitations.
Mechanical	Mechanical temperature monitors are a low cost means of obtaining temperature information of your product during transit. Accuracy is not as good as digital monitors, but these units can provide time history temperature information unlike chemical monitors.
Insulated Containers
Molded & Flexible	Molded insulated containers are typically composed of two matching components (body and lid) which provides the greatest insulating integrity, especially when subjected to drop and vibration forces. These containers often require tooling and are not typically collapsible. Flexible insulated containers include pallet covers, pouches, box liners, and bags.
Panels	Insulated containers which use panels are typically composed of six matching components (sides, ends and top/bottom) which is typically subject to increased thermal losses, especially when subjected to drop and vibration forces. These containers do not require tooling and are collapsible. Most vacuum panel insulated containers are in this category.
Gel Packs
Rigid/Bricks	Rigid gel packs usually come in the form of ‘bricks’ or bottles. These gel packs are ideal for use when rigidity or reusability are required while also providing a more reliable shape when frozen when compared to flexible film gel packs.
Flexible Bags	Flexible gel packs are the lowest cost type of gel packs. With the low cost typically comes the inability to re-use them and the higher potential for leakage. These requires that the Phase Change Material (PCM) typically be in the form of a gel, which is usually water based.

SERVICES
Design & Engineering	These companies provide design and engineering services relating to cold chain distribution, with the ability to provide custom designs for specific challenges.
Laboratory Testing & Qualification	These companies provide laboratory testing, including thermal testing, cold chain packaging qualification, thermal mapping/validation, and any other cold chain distribution related testing services.
Cold Chain Consulting	These companies offer consulting services for cold chain distribution challenges.
Clinical Supply Management	These companies provide clinical trial management, with a focus or experience in temperature sensitive products.
Logistics Providers & Carriers	These companies provide logistics and shipping solutions for industries with temperature sensitive products, including pharmaceuticals.
Distribution & Wholesale	These companies are distributors or wholesalers of pharmaceutical and other products. Some of the products distributed by them may require cold chain packaging.

SUPPORTING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
RFID	This category includes companies which provide products or services in RFID.
Cold Storage Facilities	Cold storage facilities typically offer refrigerated and frozen temperature for products in pallet quantities.
Thermal Laboratory Equipment	Thermal laboratory equipment includes thermal chambers or environmental chambers, high precision multichannel datalogging equipment and others.
Cold Chain Vehicles	Manufacturers of cold chain vehicles and refrigeration equipment for these vehicles can be found in this section.
Computer Modeling & Simulation	These companies provide software for simulation of cold chain packaging and distribution.