A leading provider of temperature-controlled packaging solutions has launched an upgraded version of its reusable thermal shipper, designed to help logistics operators move temperature-sensitive products more efficiently while cutting waste and emissions. The new model — called EcoFlex 3 — expands on the company’s existing reusable shipper family with several enhancements based on customer feedback and real-world performance needs.
EcoFlex 3 is part of a shape-stable, full-coverage phase change material (PCM) shipper portfolio, which businesses can lease as an alternative to single-use insulated packaging. The reusable design aims to dramatically lower overall cost per use, reduce static storage needs, and lessen environmental impact compared with conventional disposable packaging.
Key improvements in this latest iteration include:
- AirShield technology that manages dry-ice gas flow to prevent super-cooling and extend shipper performance in dry-ice shipments — critical for sensitive biologics moving at ultra-low temperatures.
- A robust, easy-access lid design that is secured to the shipper core rather than the outer insulating panel, allowing dry ice to be added without disturbing payloads and reducing the risk of packaging damage.
- Enhanced core wrapping and refurbishment features that streamline refurbishment cycles, cut scrap, and speed redeployment of the reusable units.
Each EcoFlex 3 unit arrives fully conditioned with pre-printed labels and is tracked by a digital reuse assurance and tracking programme that supports customers’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals — including landfill avoidance metrics and visibility into reuse benefits.
The new shipper is offered in multiple sizes and temperature ranges, making it suitable for a wide range of cold chain logistics applications from frozen pharma products to refrigerated goods. With over five million reusable shippers already deployed and tens of millions of pounds of potential landfill waste prevented, reusable packaging continues to gain traction in temperature-controlled logistics.
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