What Thermogard does

Thermogard is a privately held, family-owned cool-chain packaging company headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, that designs and manufactures temperature-controlled packaging solutions for perishable goods. Its product portfolio centers on insulation materials — wool felt liners, paper-based PaperShield, foil-based EnviroFoil and SilverShield, and cartons — combined with coolant formats including gel, water, and plant-based BioGel ice packs. Pre-qualified bundles such as PaperShippers for pharmaceutical transit indicate the company also packages validated complete kit solutions rather than selling components only. The firm operates regional manufacturing in New Zealand, the United States (California and Pennsylvania), and Australia, with sales offices in the UK/Europe and Australia, serving enterprise customers across perishable eCommerce, seafood, and life sciences and healthcare, including Mainfreight, HelloFresh, King Salmon, Baxter, and DHL.\n\nThe company goes to market through a B2B, sales-led motion with regional sales teams, regional e-commerce storefronts in AU, NZ, and the US, and a consultative 'Listen, Design, Deliver' methodology that includes in-house thermal testing and validation. Revenue is generated primarily through transactional hardware sales at pallet-based volume pricing, supplemented by the Expedite Service for urgent delivery and the Pallet Return Scheme. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with a $20 per-pallet returnable charge in AU/NZ.\n\nThermogard's strategic positioning is anchored in sustainable alternatives to expanded polystyrene (EPS), offering recyclable, compostable, and reusable formats including FSC-certified paper and 100% compostable wool and BioGel options. The company holds APCO membership, partners with multiple soft-plastics recyclers across Australasia, and emphasizes closed-cycle solutions in its public messaging, aligning with tightening packaging and recycling regulation in its core markets.

Name

Thermogard

Legal name

Thermogard

Website

https://thermogard.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Thermogard is a New Zealand-based, family-owned manufacturer of temperature-controlled packaging — including wool, paper, and foil insulation plus gel ice packs — selling validated cool-chain solutions to enterprise customers in perishable eCommerce, seafood, and life sciences across Oceania, the US, and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cold Chain Packaging

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing (322212), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Temperature-Controlled & Insulated Shippers (Coolers, Gel Packs, PCM Systems) (IMALAFAI), Cold-Chain Packaging & Pack-Out Services (Gel Packs, Dry Ice, Insulated Shippers) (TLAIAGAK), Passive Temperature-Controlled Packaging & Insulated Shipper Services (TLACAMAK)

Keywords

• Cold chain packaging
• Temperature-controlled packaging
• Insulated shipping solutions
• Pharmaceutical cold chain
• Gel ice packs

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cool-chain Packaging Products: Thermogard generates revenue through the sale of temperature-controlled packaging products including gel ice packs, wool liners, Envirofoil pouches, PaperShield, SilverShield, and cartons. Products are sold in standard ranges and custom configurations. Revenue is transactional, with pricing based on pallet quantities and volume.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Thermogard designs and manufactures temperature-controlled (cool-chain) packaging products including gel ice packs, wool felt liners, foil and paper insulation pouches, and standard cartons for perishable food, seafood, pharmaceutical, and e-commerce delivery applications. The company sells complete kit solutions, pre-qualified pharmaceutical paper shippers, and offers value-added services such as expedited delivery and a pallet return program. Products emphasize recyclable, compostable, and reusable materials as sustainable alternatives to expanded polystyrene.

Product overview

Thermogard is a cool-chain packaging company offering temperature-controlled packaging solutions for perishable goods, pharmaceuticals, seafood, and e-commerce delivery. The product portfolio centers on insulation materials (Wool Liners, EnviroFoil, SilverShield, PaperShield, PaperShield Ultra) and coolants (Gel Ice Packs, Water Ice Packs, BioGel Ice Packs) paired with cartons/boxes in standard sizes. The company provides complete kit solutions for chilled and frozen transit, pre-qualified pharmaceutical shippers, and value-added services including Expedite Service for urgent delivery and Pallet Return Scheme for sustainability. Products emphasize recyclable, compostable, and reusable materials as alternatives to polystyrene.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Compostable Film Wool Felt Liner 100% natural wool fiber insulation liner wrapped in compostable film for cool-chain packaging. Reutilizes wool offcuts from other industries, absorbs moisture, provides mechanical cushioning, and can be composted or disposed of in garden.
• Gel Ice Packs Reusable ice packs with super-absorbent polymer gel encased in soft plastics film. Freeze quicker than water and thaw more slowly, providing extended cooling performance for cold chain transit.
• Water Ice Packs Sealed plastic packs filled with 100% spring water and encased in soft plastics recyclable film for cool-chain applications. Reusable ice pack alternative to gel technology.
• BioGel Ice Packs 100% compostable, drain-safe plant-based gel ice packs. Gel contents can be added to gardens or poured down drains; outer film is soft plastics recyclable. Sustainable cold-chain coolant solution.
• SilverShield Pouch Recycled content foil insulating bag, the sustainable evolution of EnviroFoil. Made from recycled foil content meeting new recycling regulations. Available in ultra-thin and bubble variants for cool-chain packaging.
• EnviroFoil Pouch Bubble foil pouch insulation with internal bubble layer and reflective outer layer for cost-effective thermal performance. LDPE plastic composition, soft plastics recyclable.
• PaperShield 100% paper insulation made from multiple thin layers of tissue paper backed by kraft paper. FSC certified, recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable. Lightweight construction for space optimization in cool-chain packaging.
• PaperShield Ultra Advanced paper insulation reutilizing waste paper with comparable thermal performance to expanded polystyrene. FSC certified and used as a core component in pre-qualified pharmaceutical paper shippers.
• Cartons/Boxes Standard range of corrugated cartons in small, medium, and large sizes for cool-chain packaging applications. Paired with Thermogard insulation and coolant products to form complete shipping kits.
• Pre-qualified Paper Shippers Complete pre-qualified cool-chain shipping solution for the pharmaceutical industry. Composed of PaperShield Ultra insulation, two RSC boxes, and gel ice packs. Independently tested at an accredited laboratory for pharmaceutical transit temperature parameters as sustainable EPS alternative.
• Expedite Service Express delivery service for urgent product needs. Includes Expedite Freight and Expedite Blast Freeze options available in New Zealand, Australia, and US metro areas.
• Pallet Return Scheme Sustainability program where pallets incur a $20 flat rate charge per pallet, credited back within 5 days upon undamaged return. Available in Australia and New Zealand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gel ice packs provide approximately 30% longer thermal performance than water ice packs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Astron SustainabilitysupportingOthersLarge-scale plastic waste collection service across Australasia. Collections can be organized daily, weekly or as required. Thermogard partners with Astron for commercial recycling of soft plastics from their packaging products.
• Smart EnvironmentalsupportingOthersCommercial recycling services including Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). Offers site visits to assess situations and recommend suitable recycling programmes for businesses.
• Waste ManagementsupportingOthersPlastic film recycling services for businesses offering bin solutions and regular collections for soft plastics including bubble wrap and pallet wrap.
• ReclaimsupportingOthersRecycling services for businesses including collection and recycling of plastic film. Uses correct sorting procedures to convert waste into new end-products.
• Wanless RecyclingsupportingOthersSoft plastics recycling in Australia. Takes collected plastics to local recycling facility to sort, clean and shred LDPE for reuse as new materials. Supplies bins, balers and collection services.
• VeoliasupportingOthersCollection, transfer and disposal services for soft plastics material in Australia and New Zealand. Provides site waste assessments to advise on best equipment and collection schedules.
• APCO (Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPCO works collectively with government and businesses to reduce environmental impact and achieve national recycling and sustainability goals. Thermogard is a member aligning with APCO's vision of a packaging value chain that keeps materials out of landfill.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sofrigam: Sofrigam designs and manufactures cold chain packaging solutions for pharma, biotech, and food. Comparable to Thermogard across insulated shippers and qualified solutions for temperature-sensitive products.
• Va-Q-tec: Va-Q-tec produces high-performance thermal packaging components (vacuum insulation panels, phase change materials) and container solutions for pharma and logistics. Comparable to Thermogard in performance-driven temperature-controlled packaging.
• Softbox Systems: Softbox Systems is a UK-based manufacturer of temperature-controlled packaging for the pharmaceutical industry. Closely comparable to Thermogard's UK/EU operations and pharma customer focus.
• CSafe Global: CSafe Global offers active and passive temperature-controlled containers for life sciences, including the AcuTemp brand. Direct peer to Thermogard in the pharmaceutical cold chain packaging space.
• Pelican BioThermal: Pelican BioThermal produces reusable and single-use temperature-controlled shippers for pharmaceuticals and biotech. Closely comparable to Thermogard's pharma cold chain offering and Pre-qualified Paper Shippers, with similar end markets.
• Tower Cold Chain: Tower Cold Chain offers a range of passive and active temperature-controlled container solutions for pharma and biotech. Comparable to Thermogard's Pre-qualified Paper Shippers and validated shipper offerings.
• Sonoco ThermoSafe: Sonoco ThermoSafe is one of the largest global manufacturers of temperature-controlled packaging for pharma and life sciences. Directly comparable to Thermogard in offering insulated shippers, gel packs, and EPS alternatives, with substantially greater scale.
• Cold Chain Technologies: Cold Chain Technologies manufactures thermal packaging solutions including gel packs, insulated containers, and phase change materials for pharma and food. Direct competitor across Thermogard's core gel pack and insulated shipper categories.

Broad incumbents

• Sealed Air (SEE): Sealed Air is a large global packaging company whose Cryovac brand addresses food cold chain and protective packaging. Broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities in insulated and protective packaging but not specialized in Thermogard's niche sustainable cold chain offering.
• Cryoport (now DP World Logistics): Cryoport provides integrated temperature-controlled logistics and packaging for life sciences. Broader incumbent offering end-to-end cold chain solutions, including packaging, that overlap with Thermogard's pharma customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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