Pharma ULD firm Envirotainer has invested in Swiss Airtainer, a provider of sustainable temperature-controlled air cargo containers, in an effort to accelerate pharmaceutical cold chain technology and services development.
The partnership grants Envirotainer exclusive global rights to offer the Swiss Airtainer container as part of its full product portfolio, said Airtainer in a press release.
Swiss Airtainer did not disclose the financial investment amount, but said it would focus on scaling up its production capabilities and accelerating its ongoing research and development efforts.
The company's IoT (Internet of Things) enabled lightweight containers are designed to ensure the safe and efficient transport of temperature-sensitive goods, including vaccines, pharmaceuticals and other perishable high-value items.
As the pharmaceutical industry faces growing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint, Envirotainer continues to focus on technologies that deliver both reliability and climate impact reduction.
The Swiss Airtainer RKN container is equipped with solar panels for self-sustaining energy and real-time communications to optimise logistics and reduce emissions, said Swiss Airtainer.
Its design complements Envirotainer's sustainability-focused portfolio, including the recently launched flagship Releye family.
Last year, Envirotainer set targets to cut its supply chain emissions and submitted these to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for validation.
“Swiss Airtainer’s technology enables significant CO₂ reductions and strengthens our commitment to sustainable innovation," said Niklas Adamsson, interim chief executive of Envirotainer. "Our mission has always been to ensure safe and reliable delivery of critical medicines while minimising environmental impact”
Swiss Airtainer chief executive Eduard Seligman added: "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."
