bio-bottle

What bio-bottle does

bio-bottle is a New Zealand-based specialty packaging manufacturer, founded in 1994 in Auckland and operating as a division of Dangerous Goods Management Ltd. The company designs and produces UN-certified combination packaging systems for the safe transport of infectious substances and biological specimens, covering ambient, dry-ice, and phase change material (PCM) cold-chain formats compliant with UN2814 Category A and UN3373 Category B requirements, IATA Packaging Instructions 620 and 650, and ICAO standards. Core technology is built around proprietary phase change material formulations — including patent-pending Purple-Ice (maintaining -80°C to -20°C for 72–96 hours) and Blue-Ice (sub-zero for up to 168 hours) coolants — and independently tested 95 kPa differential pressure-resistant secondary containment, allowing shipment as non-hazardous cargo without dry ice.

The product portfolio spans four color-coded bio-bottle sizes (Red 0.50 L, Blue/White 0.85 L, Orange 2.0 L, Yellow 3.0 L) for ambient Category A/B specimens, the below-zero dry-ice line (including a Jumbo variant accommodating 25 kg dry ice with up to 120-hour transit), the bio-pouch flexible secondary packaging family (2NZ to 25NZ) with complete combination variants, and the bio-freeze/ultra-freeze temperature-controlled range. Over 90% of products are manufactured in New Zealand.

bio-bottle operates exclusively through a global distributor-first go-to-market model established since 1998, with 30+ regional distributors across Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Oceania, North America, and South America serving healthcare and laboratory facilities (primary vertical), freight forwarders and dangerous-goods logistics companies (use case), and pharmaceutical and biotech companies (vertical). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; customers purchase via local distributors who receive quantity discounts, with first-time distributor trial specials and direct purchase available from the company. Distribution margin economics and relationship support (marketing materials, regulatory information, custom manufacturing opportunities, business support) are managed from the Auckland HQ.

Name

bio-bottle

Legal name

Dangerous Goods Management Ltd

Website

https://bio-bottle.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Founded 1994 in Auckland, New Zealand, bio-bottle manufactures UN-certified combination packaging for safe transport of infectious substances and specimens. Its range covers ambient, dry-ice, and phase change cold-chain solutions distributed globally through 30+ distributors serving healthcare, laboratory, and pharmaceutical customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Infectious Substance and Biological Specimen Transport Packaging

NAICS

Plastics Bottle Manufacturing (326160), Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMALAIAG

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

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Pharmaceutical & Medical Packaging

SECONDARYIMALAIAB

Sterile & Aseptic Medical Packaging (Pouches, Wraps, Sterile Barriers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Pharmaceutical & Medical Packaging

SECONDARYIMALAIAF

Diagnostic & Laboratory Packaging (Specimen Containers, Transport Tubes)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Pharmaceutical & Medical Packaging

SECONDARYTLAIAGAI

Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Packaging (GMP, Tamper-Evident, Cold-Chain Packs)

Transportation & Logistics/Third-Party & Fourth-Party Logistics (3PL/4PL) / Contract Logistics/Packaging, Repackaging & Co-Packing Services

Keywords

• Infectious substance packaging
• Biological specimen transport
• Cold chain packaging
• UN certified packaging
• Dangerous goods containers

Headquarters

HQ city

Mangere

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: bio-bottle generates revenue through the sale of specialized packaging products for infectious substance transportation. Products are sold exclusively through a global network of regional distributors. Customers can order through local distributors or directly from the company website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

bio-bottle manufactures and supplies UN-certified combination packaging for the safe transport of infectious substances, biological specimens, and temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals. The product portfolio includes rigid bio-bottle secondary containers (0.50L to 3.0L), flexible bio-pouch secondary packaging (2NZ to 25NZ), dry ice-based below-zero shipping systems, and bio-freeze/ultra-freeze temperature-controlled packaging using phase change materials for shipments from ambient to -80°C. Products are sold directly and through a global distributor network across 30+ countries.

Product overview

bio-bottle is a specialized packaging company offering infectious substance transport solutions. The product portfolio includes four color-coded bio-bottle sizes (Red 0.50L, Blue/White 0.85L, Orange 2.0L, Yellow 3.0L) for ambient shipments, the below-zero line (including Jumbo) for dry ice-based frozen transport, bio-pouch flexible secondary packaging in multiple sizes (2NZ through 25NZ) with complete combination packaging variants, and bio-freeze/ultra-freeze temperature controlled packaging using phase change materials for frozen shipments. All products are UN specification certified and 95 kPa pressure tested. The company was established in 1994 and supplies packaging for UN2814 Category A and UN3373 Category B infectious substances globally through a distribution network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• bio-bottle: Combination packaging for the shipment of ambient infectious specimens and biological substances (Category A and Category B). Available in various sizes: 0.50 L, 0.85 L, 2.0 L and 3.0 L.
• bio-pouch
• bio-freeze
• ultra-freeze
• below-zero

Products and services

• Red bio-bottle® (0.50L) Combination packaging for the shipment of ambient infectious specimens and biological substances (Category A and Category B), 0.50 L capacity, 95 kPa independently tested and approved. For hospitals, clinical laboratories, research institutions, and diagnostic facilities.
• Blue and White bio-bottle® (0.85L) Combination packaging for ambient infectious specimens and biological substances (Category A and Category B), 0.85 L capacity, 95 kPa independently tested and approved. Used by laboratories and healthcare facilities for compliant shipping.
• Orange bio-bottle® (2.0L) Combination packaging for ambient infectious specimens and biological substances (Category A and Category B), 2.0 L capacity, 95 kPa independently tested and approved, PI620 compliant. Used for larger volume shipments of infectious substances.
• Yellow bio-bottle® (3.0L) Combination packaging for ambient infectious specimens and biological substances (Category A and Category B), 3.0 L capacity, 95 kPa independently tested and approved. Largest rigid bio-bottle variant for higher volume shipments.
• below-zero Complete without Orange bio-bottle Dry ice packaging solution for shipment of materials requiring frozen transport, UN specification packaging, pairable with Orange bio-bottle for PI 620 compliance, up to 11 kg dry ice, 72 hour transit time. For laboratories and pharmaceutical shippers.
• below-zero Complete with Orange bio-bottle Dry ice packaging solution with included Orange bio-bottle (2.5 L, 95 kPa approved), UN specification packaging, for materials requiring frozen transport. Ready-to-ship frozen transport package for Category A/B samples.
• below-zero Jumbo Complete Large overpack dry ice packaging solution for shipment of materials requiring frozen transport, accommodates up to 25 kg dry ice, 120 hour transit time, can be combined with bio-bottle or bio-pouch complete for PI620 compliance. For large volume frozen shipments.
• 2NZ bio-pouch® Liquid tight flexible secondary packaging for shipment of biological substances, withstands differential pressure of 95 kPa, internal dimensions 153 x 228 mm, PI650 compliant (secondary) or PI620 compliant (complete). For diagnostic and laboratory shipments.
• 5NZ bio-pouch® Liquid tight flexible secondary packaging for shipment of biological substances, withstands differential pressure of 95 kPa, internal dimensions 235 x 260 mm, PI650 compliant (secondary) or PI620 compliant (complete).
• 10NZ bio-pouch® High performance liquid tight flexible secondary packaging for biological substances, withstands 95 kPa differential pressure, internal dimensions 260 x 355 mm, compatible with dry ice to -80°C, PI650 compliant (secondary) or PI620 compliant (complete).
• 25NZ bio-pouch® Liquid tight flexible secondary packaging for biological substances (Category B), withstands 95 kPa differential pressure, internal dimensions 332 x 455 mm, PI650 compliant (secondary) or PI620 compliant (complete). Largest flexible secondary packaging option.
• 5NZ bio-pouch® Complete Complete combination packaging including 5NZ bio-pouch with fiberboard outer carton for shipment of ambient infectious specimens and biological substances, 95 kPa approved, PI620 compliant.
• 10NZ bio-pouch® Complete Complete combination packaging including 10NZ bio-pouch with fiberboard outer carton for shipment of biological substances, 95 kPa independently tested and approved.
• 25NZ bio-pouch® Complete Complete combination packaging including 25NZ bio-pouch with fiberboard outer carton for shipment of biological substances, 95 kPa independently tested and approved. Largest flexible combination packaging option.
• bio-freeze® Temperature controlled packaging using phase change material for shipment of temperature sensitive infectious specimens and biological substances, maintains -20°C to 0°C for 48 hours, 1.0 L capacity, 95 kPa approved, non-toxic and biodegradable PCM.
• ultra-freeze® Temperature controlled packaging using patent pending phase change technology, maintains -80°C to -20°C for 72 hours (below 0°C for 100+ hours), no dry ice required, Category B only, Purple-Ice coolant technology. For pharmaceutical and biotech cold chain shipments.
• ultra-freeze® plus Temperature controlled packaging using patent pending phase change technology, maintains below 0°C for 168 hours (7 days), no dry ice required, Blue-Ice coolant technology, non-toxic and biodegradable. For long-duration frozen shipments.
• ultra-freeze® MAX Maximum temperature controlled packaging using patent pending phase change technology, maintains -80°C to -20°C for 96 hours (below 0°C for 120+ hours), no dry ice required, Purple-Ice coolant technology. For demanding ultra-low temperature pharmaceutical shipments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transit time for below-zero products: up to 72 hours frozen (standard), up to 120 hours (Jumbo)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and standard.

• Dangerous Goods Management LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and sister organization. bio-bottle is a division of Dangerous Goods Management Ltd. DGM offers IATA Infectious Substances by Air Course with IATA endorsement. Both companies operate from the same site in Auckland, New Zealand.
• Malcolm Total LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company operating from the same site. Provides complete end-to-end service for forwarding and related industries alongside Dangerous Goods Management and bio-bottle.
• Air Sea Containers Inc (USA)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS distributor based in Doral, Miami. Contact: Michael Bond. Distributor visits conducted by bio-bottle General Manager. Supplies infectious substance packaging to US market.
• LESS France (France)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench distributor. Contact: Julien Teil. Part of international distributor network since 2017. Multiple distributor visits conducted.
• SDX BV (Netherlands)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetherlands distributor (also operates bio-bottle benelux). Contact: Martijn Nieuwenhuis. Hosted 2016 conference in Utrecht. Multiple distributor visits conducted.
• Trend Sign Co Ltd (Japan)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese distributor. Contact: Yasuaki Sasaki. Multiple distributor visits conducted. Distributor since at least 2017.
• BioPackaging Ltd (UK)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK distributor. Contact: Jag Popat. Multiple distributor visits conducted to Coventry office.
• Alex Breuer GmbH (Germany)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman distributor. Contact: Johannes Schumacher. Part of European distributor network.
• Hazmat Management Specialists Pte Ltd (Singapore)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSingapore distributor. Part of Asian distributor network. Distributor visit conducted in 2017.
• Tardigrad International Consulting (Czech Republic)standardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech Republic distributor. Also operates Tardigrad Ukraine LLC and Tardigrad packing (UAE). Contact: Monika Jirovcova.
• BioThermal SA (Pty) Ltd (South Africa)standardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth African distributor. Contact: JJ Van Niekerk.
• DG Packaging Solutions (Singapore) Pte LtdstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSingapore distributor serving Southeast Asia market.
• DGPac Vietnam Co., LtdstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVietnam distributor serving Vietnamese market.
• Dangerous Goods Solutions (Canada)standardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian distributor. Contact: Johnathan Sypal-Kohout.
• Icosan Internacional Ltda (Colombia)standardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorColombian distributor serving South American market.
• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIATA endorsement for the IATA Infectious Substances by Air Course offered through sister company Dangerous Goods Management. bio-bottle products meet IATA Packaging Instructions 620 and 650 standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cryoport Systems: US-listed provider of temperature-controlled logistics for life sciences with proprietary shippers (CryoPort Express, Safepak) plus full-chain logistics. Larger incumbent serving the same biopharma and clinical trial end-markets as bio-bottle.
• CSafe Global: Global cold chain packaging provider offering active and passive temperature-controlled containers for pharma and life sciences. Larger incumbent with rental and recycling models that compete with bio-bottle's offerings in cold-chain biological transport.
• va-Q-tec: German manufacturer of high-performance thermal packaging using vacuum insulation panels and phase change materials for pharma and biotech cold chain. Competes with bio-bottle's ultra-freeze line in premium temperature-controlled transport.
• Sonoco ThermoSafe: Large division of Sonoco offering a broad portfolio of temperature-assured packaging for pharmaceuticals and biologics. Competes in the same customer segments but with a wider product range and greater resources than bio-bottle.
• Softbox (by CSafe): Provider of passive temperature-controlled packaging systems for the pharmaceutical industry, recently integrated into CSafe. Competes with bio-bottle's bio-freeze and ultra-freeze lines in pharma cold chain.

Direct peers

• Inmark (formerly Inmark Packaging): US-based supplier of UN-certified dangerous goods packaging and thermal shipping solutions for the life sciences and medical device industries. Overlaps with bio-bottle in 95 kPa-tested secondary packaging and infectious substance shipping systems.
• Intelsius: UK-based manufacturer of temperature-controlled and dangerous goods packaging for clinical trials, diagnostics, and biological substances. Directly competes with bio-bottle in UN-certified combination packaging and phase change material systems.
• Pelican BioThermal: US-headquartered provider of temperature-controlled shipping containers (Credo, CoolGuard, CoolPall) for biopharma cold chain. Direct competitor in -80°C and refrigerated shipping for biologicals and pharmaceuticals.
• Saf-T-Pak (Hopper Industries): Canadian manufacturer of UN-certified packaging for infectious substances (UN2814/UN3373) and diagnostic specimens. Direct competitor in the same product category with overlapping IATA PI620/PI650 compliance and a comparable bottle/pouch/overpack portfolio.

Others

• DG Packaging / Air Sea Containers: US-based distributor of dangerous goods packaging solutions, also operating as bio-bottle's US distributor. Operates in the same infectious substance packaging space but primarily as a channel partner rather than a competing product manufacturer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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