Earlier this year, CargoForwarder Global reported on the ground-breaking lightweight Swiss Airtainer RKN and questioned how the innovative new product compared to those of heavyweight cool champions such as Envirotainer, DoKaSch, and C-Safe, for example see here. The first of that trio, Swedish cold chain solutions provider, Envirotainer, has now announced its strategic investment in Swiss Airtainer “to accelerate sustainable innovation in pharmaceutical cold chain,” according to the press release, which goes on to state that “the partnership grants Envirotainer exclusive global rights to offer the innovative Swiss Airtainer as part of its full product portfolio. Swiss Airtainer will focus on scaling up its production capabilities and accelerating its ongoing research and development efforts”.
It is obviously a win-win situation. Swiss Airtainer reaches a large and long-established portfolio of customers, while Envirotainer, which has a strong focus on sustainability – its climate targets are approved by the Science Based Targets initiative and it seeks to work with environmentally-minded partners – stands to benefit from Swiss Airtainer’s green features. “The Swiss Airtainer is the lightest active RKN container in industry, equipped with solar panels for self-sustaining energy and real-time communications to optimize logistics and reduce emissions. Its advanced design perfectly complements Envirotainer sustainability-focused portfolio, including the recently launched flagship Releye® family.” Both companies share similar interests in developing products that ensure reliable cooling while at the same time reducing their impact on the environment.
Niklas Adamsson, Interim CEO of Envirotainer, explained: “Swiss Airtainer’s technology enables significant CO₂ reductions and strengthens our commitment to sustainable innovation. Our mission has always been to ensure safe and reliable delivery of critical medicines while minimizing environmental impact.”
Eduard Seligman, CEO Swiss Airtainer, stated. “We are proud to join forces with Envirotainer, a company that shares our vision for a more sustainable future. This partnership will accelerate the development and global adoption of smart, low-impact cold chain solutions.”
