What Chill-Pak does

Chill-Pak, the trade name of Engineered Packaging, Inc., is a U.S. manufacturer of sustainable cold-chain packaging solutions headquartered in Springfield, Missouri. The company designs, engineers, and produces temperature-controlled insulated shipping containers built on a proprietary two-part polyurethane (PUR) foam formulation, which it positions as superior in R-value to traditional EPS/Styrofoam alternatives. Its product portfolio spans small-parcel shippers (including ultra-cold COVID-19 vaccine shippers rated to -89°C for up to 120 hours), collapsible PUR and unibody parcel shippers, curbside-recyclable shippers (including the award-winning TempGuard line), custom shape-molded shippers, and reusable/returnable pallet and tote shippers for closed-loop distribution. The company holds in-house ISTA 3A and 7D/7E design and operational qualification capabilities and provides adjacent services including custom design, thermal modeling, temperature monitoring, qualification testing, and large-scale kitting.

Chill-Pak sells primarily through direct, consultative enterprise sales targeting life sciences, food, animal health, and government buyers. Pricing is quote-based, with multi-year contract structures, and the company claims to actively serve Fortune 500 and 1000 customers and State Departments of Health. Distribution is direct from its single Springfield, MO manufacturing site, augmented by a claimed partnership network reaching 200 locations across 122 countries. The company is privately held, HUBZone-certified, WOSB-certified, and DOBE-certified, with Stephen Foster as President and Julie Kilgore as VP of Sales.

Revenue, funding history, and ownership stakes are not publicly disclosed. The company is small (11–50 employees) with no disclosed institutional backing, making it a niche, founder-/operator-led specialist competing in a market alongside larger incumbents such as Sonoco ThermoSafe and Pelican BioThermal. Its growth signals are concentrated in a broadening product line (sustainability and circular-economy offerings) and pursuit of federal procurement through socio-economic certifications, while its biggest disclosed commercial milestone was the 2021 ramp of ultra-cold COVID-19 vaccine shippers.

Name

Chill-Pak

Legal name

Engineered Packaging, Inc.

Website

https://chill-pak.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chill-Pak (Engineered Packaging, Inc.) is a Springfield, Missouri-based manufacturer of proprietary polyurethane cold-chain packaging solutions, selling insulated shippers and ISTA-qualified thermal packaging services to enterprise life sciences, food, animal health, and government customers including Fortune 500/1000 firms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cold-Chain Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086)

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), Vaccine Cold Chain, Storage & Distribution (HLAIAEAK), Cold-Chain Packaging & Pack-Out Services (Gel Packs, Dry Ice, Insulated Shippers) (TLAIAGAK)

Keywords

• Cold-chain packaging
• Insulated shipping containers
• Temperature-controlled packaging
• Pharmaceutical packaging solutions
• Sustainable packaging manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cold-Chain Packaging Products: Manufacture and sale of insulated shipping containers including vaccine shippers, PUR parcel shippers, curbside recyclable shippers, PUR unibody shippers, custom shape molded shippers, return/reuse shippers, and collapsible reusable pallet/tote shippers. Products range from small parcel to pallet-size shippers.
2. Custom Design Services: Custom cold-chain packaging design services including thermal modeling, custom shape molding, and private labeling for personalized user unboxing experience.
3. Qualification Testing Services: ISTA 3A and 7D/7E design and operational qualification testing services including installation qualification, operational qualification (triplicate testing), and performance qualification.
4. Temperature Monitoring: Temperature monitoring services to track and ensure efficacy and safety of products during transit.
5. Large-Scale Kitting: Kitting capabilities to keep every component together and ready for use.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Chill-Pak manufactures and sells sustainable, insulated cold-chain packaging solutions made from proprietary two-part polyurethane (PUR) foam. The product range spans small parcel shippers to pallet-size containers, including ultra-cold vaccine shippers capable of maintaining temperatures as low as -89°C for up to 168 hours. The company also provides complementary services such as custom design, ISTA 3A/7D/7E qualification testing, temperature monitoring, and large-scale kitting.

Product overview

Chill-Pak is a manufacturer and total solutions provider of sustainable cold-chain packaging solutions. The product portfolio centers on temperature-controlled insulated shipping containers made from two-part polyurethane (PUR) foam, which provides superior insulation properties (R-value) compared to traditional EPS/Styrofoam. Products range from small parcel shippers to pallet-size insulated containers. The core offerings include Vaccine Shippers for ultra-cold Covid-19 vaccine distribution (-89C to -70C), Collapsible PUR Parcel Shippers and PUR Unibody Shippers for standard refrigerated/frozen applications, Curbside Recyclable Shippers including the award-winning TempGuard line as sustainable EPS alternatives, Custom Shape Molded Shippers for custom-fit applications, and Return/Reuse Shippers along with Collapsible Reusable Pallet Shippers and Collapsible Reusable Tote Panels for circular economy closed-loop distribution. All products are manufactured in the USA with ISTA 3A and 7D/7E qualification testing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 2-3x longer temperature maintenance duration
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Softbox Systems: Designer and manufacturer of passive temperature-controlled packaging for the pharmaceutical industry with a strong reusable shipper portfolio. Direct competitor in pharma cold-chain insulated packaging.
• va-Q-tec: Provider of high-performance vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) and passive temperature-controlled shipping containers for pharma and biotech. Directly comparable in premium passive insulated cold-chain packaging technology.
• Envirotainer: Provider of active temperature-controlled air cargo container solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. Comparable competitor in pharma cold-chain shipping, particularly in air freight and ultra-cold applications.
• CSafe Global: Provider of active and passive temperature-controlled shipping solutions for pharmaceuticals with a large reusable container fleet. Comparable as a broader cold-chain packaging and rental competitor in pharma logistics.
• Cryoport Systems: Specialist in cryogenic and ultra-low temperature logistics for life sciences, including cell and gene therapies. Comparable in ultra-cold (-80°C and below) temperature-controlled packaging and logistics for life sciences.
• Pelican BioThermal: Specialist in temperature-controlled packaging and reusable parcel shippers for the life sciences industry, with products spanning 2-8°C refrigerated and ultra-cold ranges. Closely comparable in product offering and target customers.
• Cold Chain Technologies: Provider of thermal packaging solutions for pharma, biotech, and food using phase change materials and insulated shippers. Direct competitor in passive temperature-controlled packaging with overlap in life sciences customers.
• Sonoco ThermoSafe: Largest global manufacturer of temperature-controlled packaging for pharmaceuticals and life sciences, offering a broad portfolio of parcel and pallet shippers across multiple temperature ranges. Directly comparable as a primary competitor in insulated cold-chain packaging serving the same pharma/life sciences customers.

Broad incumbents

• Inmark Packaging: Specialty packaging manufacturer serving life sciences with temperature-controlled and hazmat shipping solutions. Comparable incumbent with broader packaging portfolio that overlaps in cold-chain applications.

Emerging players

• Topa Thermal: Specialist in passive insulated packaging and phase change material solutions for pharma cold chain. Comparable emerging competitor with overlapping product technology and customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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