Cryopak

What Cryopak does

Cryopak (legal entity Cryopak Industries) is a multi-country cold chain packaging manufacturer and engineering services provider founded in 1964 and headquartered in Edison, New Jersey. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Integreon Global, a diversified packaging conglomerate, and operates under the Cryopak, TCP Reliable, and ICEpak sub-brands across pharmaceutical, food and beverage, cannabis, retail/consumer, and specialty-niche customers.

The company's product architecture is built on four integrated pillars: (1) cold chain packaging — insulated containers (TemPak family, available in EPS, PUR, PIR, and VIP chemistries), pre-qualified shippers (BloodSafe 22, TimeSaver series, BoxedIn, Q-Pak), reusable containers (CryoCube family), and pallet-scale systems (CryoArc); (2) refrigerants — gel packs, ice packs and bricks, phase change materials (Phase 22, Phase 5, Sub Zero, 20 Below, Exo Gel), and flexible ice blankets; (3) temperature monitoring — NIST-traceable, 21 CFR Part 11-compliant data loggers manufactured through the Cryopak Digital subsidiary (iLog Series); and (4) services — the managed R3 reuse program, A2LA-accredited package testing at the DDL laboratory, temperature mapping, IQ/OQ/PQ thermal equipment qualification, shipping lane mapping, and CFD modeling using Ansys Fluent. A joint venture with NexKemia (NexTherm/NexBlu GPS, 30% recycled content) and with M. Chasen & Son (Chasen Fiber Technologies, fiber-based packaging) extends the portfolio into sustainable substrates.

Cryopak sells primarily through direct enterprise field sales with custom quote-based pricing — no public price list exists — supported by regional offices in the US, Canada, and France, plus trade-show presence at Asembia, LogiPharma, and TIPS. Revenue streams mix one-time hardware sales (single-use shippers, consumable refrigerants, data loggers), managed services (R3 reuse cycles, qualification services), and consumer e-commerce through IcyCools.com for the ICEpak brand. The primary commercial motion targets regulated industries where audit-ready qualification documentation (GDP, USP, EU Annex 15, 21 CFR Part 11, FSMA, HACCP) is a procurement requirement, embedding switching costs into the customer relationship.

Name

Cryopak

Legal name

CRYOPAK INDUSTRIES

Website

https://cryopak.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cryopak is a multi-country cold chain packaging manufacturer producing insulated containers, refrigerants, and NIST-traceable data loggers for pharmaceutical, food and beverage, cannabis, and retail customers, with in-house testing and qualification services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cold Chain Packaging

NAICS

Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086)

akta.pro primary industry

Cold Chain & Temperature-Controlled Packaging (Insulated Shippers, Gel Packs) (IMALAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Packaging, Insulation & Temperature-Controlled Shippers (Qualified Systems) (HLAGAMAF), Cold-Chain Packaging & Pack-Out Services (Gel Packs, Dry Ice, Insulated Shippers) (TLAIAGAK), Cold Chain, Cryopreservation & Biologics Storage/Handling Technologies (HLAAAJAN)

Keywords

• Cold chain packaging
• Temperature controlled shipping
• Pharmaceutical packaging
• Phase change materials
• Insulated shipping containers

Headquarters

HQ city

Edison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Cold Chain Packaging Products: Sale of insulated shipping containers (EPS, PUR, PIR, VIP), pre-qualified shippers (BloodSafe 22, TimeSaver, BoxedIn, Q-Pak), reusable containers (CryoCube family), and pallet-scale systems (CryoArc family). Products are sold as one-time purchases with qualification documentation included. Both single-use and reusable options are available.
2. Refrigerants: Sale of thermal refrigerants including gel packs (Standard, Elite, No-Sweat, Eco Gel), ice packs and bricks (Ice-Pak, Ice-Pak Brick), phase change materials (Phase 22, Phase 5, Sub Zero, 20 Below, Exo Gel), and flexible ice blankets/mats. Sold as consumables, with reusable and single-use options.
3. Temperature Monitoring Devices: Cryopak Digital business unit sells NIST-traceable data loggers (iLog Series) and environmental monitoring devices for cold chain management, food safety, pharmaceutical, and building management applications.
4. Retail Consumer Products: ICEpak brand reusable ice packs, coolers, ice cubes, cooling neck wraps, and therapy products sold direct-to-consumer through IcyCools.com, as well as to retailers. Made in New Jersey since 1964, BPA-free.
5. R3 Reuse Program: Managed reuse program for reusable CryoCube and CryoArc systems — customers enroll in documented cycle programs with inspection, cleaning, re-qualification, and refrigerant recharge services, generating recurring service revenue per cycle.
6. Engineering and Testing Services: Fee-for-service offerings including package testing at DDL lab (ISTA, ASTM, climatic, dangerous goods), temperature mapping, IQ/OQ/PQ thermal equipment qualification, shipping lane mapping, and CFD modeling. Services are scoped per engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cryopak designs, engineers, manufactures, and qualifies temperature-controlled packaging systems for the cold chain — including insulated containers (EPS, PUR, PIR, VIP), pre-qualified shippers, reusable shippers (CryoCube), pallet-scale shippers (CryoArc), refrigerants (gel packs, ice packs, phase change materials), and NIST-traceable data loggers. The company also operates a managed R3 reuse program, an A2LA-accredited DDL package testing laboratory, and engineering services including CFD simulation, temperature mapping, IQ/OQ/PQ qualification, and shipping lane mapping. Products are sold through direct enterprise sales across US, Canada, and France, with a separate e-commerce channel (IcyCools.com) for ICEpak consumer cooling products.

Product overview

Cryopak is a complete cold chain packaging solutions provider specializing in temperature-controlled packaging. The offering is a platform-plus-modules architecture built around four core product families: (1) Cold Chain Packaging including Pre-Qualified Shippers (BloodSafe 22, TimeSaver series, BoxedIn), Insulated Containers (TemPak family), Reusable Shippers (CryoCube), CryoArc Pallet Shippers, Sustainable Solutions (EcoPak, NexBlu), and Custom Solutions; (2) Refrigerants including Gel Packs, Ice Packs and Bricks, Phase Change Materials (Phase 22, Phase 5, Sub-Zero), and Flexible Ice Blankets and Mats; (3) Temperature Monitoring via Cryopak Digital data loggers including the iLog Series; and (4) Services including R3 Reuse Program, Package Testing (DDL lab), Temperature Mapping, Thermal Equipment Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), Shipping Lane Mapping, and CFD Modeling. The portfolio is backed by engineering services and serves pharmaceutical, food & beverage, retail, and cannabis industries. Cryopak manufactures in the US, Canada, and France and is part of the Integreon Global family.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cryopak Digital: Data-driven business unit committed to design and manufacturing of temperature and humidity data loggers and monitoring devices
• DDL
• NexKemia
• ICEpak
• NexBlu
• EcoPak
• Eco Gel
• CryoCube
• CryoArc
• TemPak
• TimeSaver
• Phase Change Materials (PCMs)
• R3 Reuse Program

Products and services

• Pre-Qualified Shippers Off-the-shelf temperature-controlled shipping systems pre-tested against ISTA summer and winter profiles with qualification documentation included. Includes BloodSafe 22, TimeSaver series, Q-Pak TimeSaver, and BoxedIn for pharmaceutical and biotech applications.
• Insulated Containers (TemPak) Engineered insulated boxes offered in five insulation chemistries: fabricated EPS, molded EPS, PIR, PUR, and VIP, including TemPak Fabricated, TemPak Molded, TemPak PIR, TemPak PUR, TemPak VIP, and PUR-Forma Solutions.
• CryoCube Reusable Shippers Reusable containers engineered for multiple cycles and sized for case-quantity payloads, available in fabricated EPS, molded EPS, PUR, and VIP insulation types, with lower per-shipment cost on fixed routes.
• CryoArc Pallet Shippers Pallet-scale temperature-controlled systems for bulk movement including CryoArc Pallet Shipper, Lite, Plus, Pallet Transporter PUR, and Bulk Pallet Shipper Transporter EPS.
• Sustainable Cold Chain Solutions Packaging engineered for measurable carbon reduction including EcoPak Paper, EcoPak Fiber, EcoPak Cotton, Eco Gel, NexEco, and CryoEco (Europe-exclusive).
• NexBlu R Series Coolers 30% recycled-content coolers using Graphite Expanded Polystyrene (GPS) technology, joint innovation with NexKemia, providing enhanced thermal performance at parity with traditional EPS.
• Cryopak Cube10 Universal Shipper Universal temperature-controlled shipper available in two configurations (standard EPS and sustainable GPS NexBlu), tested under ISTA 7D and 7E profiles, providing up to 96 hours of thermal protection and up to 40% increased payload capacity.
• Gel Packs Water and gel-based refrigerants for refrigerated transport including Standard, Elite, No-Sweat, and Eco Gel formulations ranging from 4 oz to 48 oz.
• Ice Packs and Bricks Rigid and semi-rigid refrigerants including Ice-Pak (foldable, reusable) and Ice-Pak Brick for extended cold-hold applications.
• Phase Change Materials (PCMs) High-performance refrigerants calibrated to specific phase-change temperatures including Phase 22, Phase 5, Sub Zero, 20 Below, and Exo Gel for precise temperature control in cold chain shipping.
• Flexible Ice Blankets and Mats Large-surface-area flexible refrigerants for irregular payload geometries including Flexible Ice Blanket and Flex Ice Mat.
• Cryopak Digital Temperature Monitoring (iLog Series) NIST-traceable temperature and humidity data loggers (iLog Series) designed for cold chain management, food safety, pharmaceutical, and building management applications, with 21 CFR Part 11 compliance for regulated environments.
• R3 Reuse Program Fully managed Reuse, Reduce, Recycle program for reusable CryoCube and CryoArc systems with documented cycles, maintained qualification, and measurable carbon reduction for ESG reporting.
• Package Testing and Validation ISTA, ASTM, climatic, and dangerous-goods testing at DDL laboratory in Edison, NJ — includes ISTA 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, 7D, 7E, ASTM mechanical testing, and cold-chain thermal qualification.
• Temperature Mapping Temperature mapping services for cold-storage facilities from single refrigerators to multi-zone distribution centers, generating audit-ready documentation for regulatory inspection.
• Thermal Equipment Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) IQ/OQ/PQ protocols for cold-storage equipment written to support FDA, Health Canada, and EU regulatory inspection.
• Shipping Lane Mapping Real-world ambient temperature, humidity, and dwell-time profile capture along specific shipping routes to qualify packouts for actual transit conditions.
• CFD Modeling and Thermal Simulation Computational Fluid Dynamics modeling using Ansys Fluent to optimize packouts before physical prototyping; validates shipper designs in days rather than weeks.
• Cryopak Retail / ICEpak Consumer Cooling Products Consumer cooling products including ICEpak Bottles, ICEpak Xtreme, HOTpak, Flexible Ice Blankets, Foam Coolers, Therapy products, and Wooden Coolers. Sold via IcyCools.com. Made in New Jersey since 1964, BPA-free.

Quantifiable outcome

• NexBlu Cube10 GPS configuration increases payload capacity by up to 40% compared to standard EPS
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Vizient Pharmacy Aggregation GroupscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2024Cryopak was selected as a contracted cold chain packaging partner for the Vizient Pharmacy Aggregation Groups, serving specialty pharmacy members across the Vizient network. Cryopak provides prequalified temperature-controlled packaging (2-8°C and CRT) with qualification documentation, supporting Vizient member pharmacies in meeting accreditation standards and sustainability objectives under Vizient contract number RX2075.
• M. Chasen & Son, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2023Cryopak and M. Chasen & Son, Inc. formed a joint venture, Chasen Fiber Technologies, leveraging both companies' core competencies to introduce a full line of sustainable, recyclable, and compostable shipping solutions with insulated box liners made from post-industrial recycled natural fiber blend. The venture utilizes M. Chasen & Son's 80,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Irvington, New Jersey, advancing Cryopak's sustainability and circular economy goals.
• NexKemiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCryopak and NexKemia co-developed NexTherm Graphite Expanded Polystyrene (GPS) and NexBlu 30% recycled coolers — a joint innovation using GPS technology with 30% recycled content to deliver superior thermal performance at parity with traditional EPS. NexKemia also provides EPS recycling through an integrated recycling program, closing the circular economy loop for Cryopak's EPS-based shippers.
• Cryopak DigitalcoreTechnology or IntegrationCryopak Digital is a data-driven business unit of Cryopak / Integreon Global, dedicated to designing and manufacturing NIST-traceable temperature and humidity data loggers (iLog Series) and monitoring devices. These products integrate with Cryopak's cold chain packaging systems to provide complete, documented temperature monitoring across the shipping lifecycle.
• DDL (Design & Testing Laboratories)coreTechnology or IntegrationDDL is Cryopak's A2LA-accredited testing laboratory subsidiary (Edison NJ, Eden Prairie MN, Irvine CA) providing package, product, and materials testing services — including ISTA, ASTM, climatic, and dangerous goods testing — using Cryopak products to accurately record testing data. DDL is co-located with Cryopak engineering under one quality system.
• Integreon GlobalcoreOthersIntegreon Global is the parent company of Cryopak and its subsidiaries (Cryopak Digital, DDL, NexKemia). The integrated family of companies provides a full range of solutions allowing customers to achieve their end goals through a coordinated, single-source approach.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pelican BioThermal: Pelican BioThermal provides passive and active temperature-controlled packaging solutions (including the Credo series reusable shippers) for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Directly competes with Cryopak in qualified passive parcel shippers and reusable cold chain containers for pharma payloads.
• Softbox Systems: Softbox Systems is a UK-based manufacturer of passive temperature-controlled packaging, particularly focused on pharma single-use and reusable parcel shippers using PCM and insulation chemistries comparable to Cryopak's pre-qualified shipper portfolio.
• Va-Q-tec: Va-Q-tec produces high-performance VIP (vacuum insulation panel) temperature-controlled packaging and container rental services for pharma and biotech cold chains. Directly comparable to Cryopak's VIP-insulated TemPak products and CryoCube reusable containers.
• Cold Chain Technologies: Cold Chain Technologies designs and manufactures insulated shipping containers, gel refrigerants, and temperature monitoring products for pharma, biotech, and life sciences. Direct overlap with Cryopak's insulated container, refrigerant, and qualified shipper product families.
• CSafe Global: CSafe Global manufactures active and passive temperature-controlled shipping containers (including the AcuTemp and CSafe Parcel shippers) for pharmaceutical and biotech customers. Overlaps with Cryopak on qualified passive systems while also offering active container rentals that compete for the same enterprise pharma accounts.
• Intelsius (by DGP Pharma): Intelsius, part of DGP Pharma, produces temperature-controlled and regulatory-compliant packaging solutions for clinical trials, pharma, and diagnostics. Competes with Cryopak on qualified passive shippers and clinical trial sample logistics.

Broad incumbents

• Envirotainer: Envirotainer is the global leader in active temperature-controlled air cargo containers for pharmaceutical cold chain. Competes indirectly with Cryopak's passive shipper line for the same pharma logistics buyer, though Envirotainer focuses on active container rental rather than passive packaging manufacturing.
• Sonoco ThermoSafe: Sonoco's ThermoSafe division is one of the largest global providers of temperature-controlled packaging, offering passive parcel shippers, pallet shippers, and active containers across pharma, biotech, and life sciences. Directly overlaps with Cryopak's qualified passive shipper portfolio but operates at significantly larger scale with broader active container capabilities.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific (incl. PPD, Patheon): Thermo Fisher offers an integrated pharma services and cold chain portfolio spanning biologics manufacturing, clinical trial logistics, and packaging. Relevant as a broad incumbent in life sciences that touches cold chain qualification, though not a direct packaging manufacturer competitor.

Emerging players

• Berlinger & Co. Berlinger & Co. manufactures temperature monitoring devices (Fridge-tag, Q-tag) for vaccine cold chains and pharmaceutical logistics. Comparable to Cryopak Digital's iLog data logger business unit serving regulated cold chain customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cryopak

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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