Rubitherm LLC

What Rubitherm LLC does

Rubitherm LLC is a Cairo-based provider of Phase Change Material (PCM) temperature control solutions, operating as the Middle East and Africa subsidiary of Rubitherm Technologies, a German company headquartered in Berlin and established in 1993 as a world leader in PCM technology. Founded in 2021 with a 6-person team, the company delivers a portfolio of PCM-based "thermal battery" products that function like ice but maintain customizable setpoints across a -50°C to +100°C range, with cooling durations extending up to 168 hours depending on configuration.

The product portfolio includes RubiGo isothermal coolers (XPS Foam encased in durable textile, up to 48 hours temperature maintenance at multiple setpoints), RighTemp slim chilling packs (0-10°C, reusable hardshell), Rubitherm freezing packs (below -10°C, for vaccines, plasma, and frozen food), and a customizable solutions service that engineers bespoke temperature control for specific logistics models — including blood bank cooling boxes that bring whole blood to 20-24°C in 2.5 hours, tricycle-mounted last-mile delivery systems, and ice cream distribution units. The underlying competitive advantage is the inherited German PCM R&D and 30+ years of formulation expertise from the parent company, which allows temperature setpoints far more granular than conventional ice.

Rubitherm LLC pursues a sales-led B2B motion targeting healthcare and pharmaceutical institutions, food and beverage operators, and logistics companies, with revenue generated through one-time hardware sales and quote-based customized solution engagements. The go-to-market is consultative and direct, channeled through the company website and inbound inquiries, with no disclosed pricing, no named end customers, no public funding, and no team bios — consistent with a small regional distribution and solution-engineering arm rather than a scaled manufacturer.

Name

Rubitherm LLC

Legal name

Rubitherm LLC

Website

https://rubitherm.me

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rubitherm LLC is a Cairo-based subsidiary of German Rubitherm Technologies that sells reusable Phase Change Material cold-chain solutions — including isothermal coolers, chilling packs, and freezing packs — serving healthcare, food & beverage, and logistics customers across the Middle East and Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Thermal Packaging

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Phase-Change Material (PCM) Thermal Storage (Encapsulated, Building-Integrated) (EUAFANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Phase change materials
• Cold chain packaging
• Temperature-controlled packaging
• PCM cooling solutions
• Thermal packaging products

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PCM Products Sales: Sale of Phase Change Material (PCM) products including freezing packs, cooling packs, RubiGo coolers, and standard temperature control solutions. One-time hardware purchases with reusable products.
2. Customized Solutions: Tailor-made temperature control solutions designed to fit specific customer needs and logistics models. Includes customized portable cooling boxes, tricycle cooling systems, rapid cooling solutions for blood banks, and food delivery temperature control boxes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Rubitherm LLC designs, supplies, and customizes Phase Change Material (PCM) based thermal packaging products for cold chain applications. The portfolio includes off-the-shelf hardware (RubiGo isothermal cooler, RighTemp cooling packs, Rubitherm freezing packs) and tailor-made temperature-controlled boxes and tricycle cooling systems for healthcare, food & beverage, and logistics customers. Each solution is configured to a specific temperature setpoint (range -50°C to +100°C) and duration requirement, with cooling effect lasting from several hours up to 168 hours.

Product overview

Rubitherm LLC is a temperature control solutions provider and subsidiary of Rubitherm Technologies (German company based in Berlin). The company offers a portfolio of PCM-based (Phase Change Material) cooling solutions including: RubiGo isothermal coolers (up to 48 hours temperature maintenance), RighTemp Packs for chilling applications (0-10°C), and Rubitherm packs for freezing applications (below -10°C). Additionally, the company provides fully customizable temperature control solutions for food & beverage, tricycle delivery, and healthcare/blood bank applications. The core technology relies on PCMs that function like ice but at customized temperatures ranging from -50°C to +100°C, with cooling effects lasting from several hours up to 168 hours depending on configuration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RubiGo: A high-performance isothermal cooler made up of XPS Foam, encased in a robust, durable textile cover. Guarantees temperature maintenance for up to 48 hours. Available at various temperatures: +22°C, 2-8°C, -11°C, -17°C, -24°C, and other customizable temperatures.

Products and services

• RubiGo Isothermal Cooler

Quantifiable outcome

• Cooling duration up to 168 hours (7 days) depending on configuration
• +2 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Rubitherm TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRubitherm LLC is a subsidiary of Rubitherm Technologies, a German company based in Berlin. Rubitherm Technologies has been a world leader in PCM technology since 1993. The subsidiary leverages German technology expertise to deliver PCM solutions in the Middle East and Africa region.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• va-Q-tec: German-headquartered specialist in high-performance vacuum insulation panels and PCM-based temperature-controlled packaging for pharma and life sciences. Direct competitor on premium passive cold chain solutions with similar German engineering pedigree.
• Sofrigam: French manufacturer of insulated and temperature-controlled packaging including PCM solutions for pharma and food logistics. Comparable product line to Rubitherm LLC across healthcare and F&B cold chain segments.
• Pelican BioThermal: Specialist in temperature-controlled packaging using PCM and insulated shippers for pharma, life sciences, and last-mile delivery. Closest direct competitor to Rubitherm LLC on PCM-based reusable cold chain packaging.
• Insulated Products Corp: Manufacturer of insulated shipping containers, gel packs, and cold chain packaging solutions for food and pharmaceutical distribution. Comparable mid-sized competitor on insulated shippers and PCM gel packs.
• Cold Chain Technologies: Manufacturer of thermal packaging solutions including PCM gel packs, insulated shippers, and parcel-size solutions for pharma and food. Competes head-to-head with Rubitherm's RubiGo cooler and PCM packs in the same end markets.
• Cryopak: Manufacturer of phase change materials, gel packs, insulated shippers, and temperature monitoring devices for cold chain. Highly comparable product portfolio to Rubitherm LLC including PCM packs and insulated containers.

Emerging players

• Apex International: Provider of temperature-controlled shipping solutions including phase change material and insulated containers for last-mile pharma and meal-kit delivery. Emerging direct competitor in the same niches as Rubitherm LLC's PCM packs.

Broad incumbents

• Sonoco ThermoSafe: Global leader in temperature-assured packaging serving pharma, biotech, and logistics with passive and active shippers. Directly comparable to Rubitherm LLC on insulated shippers and PCM-based cold chain packaging, but operates at much larger global scale.
• ThermFisher Scientific (Cold Chain Packaging): Life sciences giant offering a broad portfolio including temperature-controlled packaging, insulated shippers, and cold chain logistics solutions through its pharma services business. Broad incumbent operating across adjacent cold chain categories where Rubitherm LLC competes.

Regional players

• B Medical Systems: Luxembourg-based manufacturer of medical cold chain equipment including blood bank refrigerators and transport boxes. Comparable to Rubitherm LLC on blood bank cooling solutions and African/MENA healthcare distribution, though primarily active refrigeration rather than PCM.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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