Nordic Cold Chain Solutions
Leading provider of sustainable, design-tested cold chain packaging and logistics for pharma and life sciences.
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- Pioneer in sustainable cold chain: World's first zero-waste paper gel packs (Nordic Elements™), Drain Safe® non-toxic gels\n- 20+ years pharma expertise with nationwide manufacturing/distribution...
Overview
Nordic Cold Chain Solutions manufactures temperature-controlled packaging products and provides related services for the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries, including gel packs, refrigerants, shippers, custom kitting, conditioning, logistics support, and temperature monitoring. They specialize in sustainable, design-tested solutions compliant with ISTA, FDA, and GDP standards to ensure product integrity during transit. With a nationwide network of facilities, they support high-volume distribution for temperature-sensitive biologics, GLP-1s, cell/gene therapies, and vaccines.
Services & Capabilities
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- Temperature-controlled packaging (gel packs like Drain Safe® and Nordic Ice-Eco, pellet/cotton/EPS shippers, Nordic Express Pack for GLP-1)\n- Refrigerants and thermal packaging\n- Custom kits and kitting\n- Conditioning services\n- Logistics and tracking\n- Temperature monitoring\n- Design-tested
Competitive Position
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- Pioneer in sustainable cold chain: World’s first zero-waste paper gel packs (Nordic Elements™), Drain Safe® non-toxic gels\n- 20+ years pharma expertise with nationwide manufacturing/distribution network\n- End-to-end services from custom design/testing to logistics/monitoring, GLP-1 specific innovations
Recent Developments
2024: Acquired Minus Works Inc., new testing chamber, facility expansions (Pottstown PA, Reno NV, Long Island NY); 2025: GLP-1 packaging articles; 2026: Launched GLP-1 & Small-Format Packaging Innovation Lab, Nordic Express Pack for GLP-1 meds BusinessWire, Company News
Client & Partner Ecosystem
AmerisourceBergen Specialty (former national supplier), Blue Apron, HelloFresh (meal kits), United States Cold Storage, Allegheny Cold Storage, SubZero Logistics; Meal kit: Blue Apron, Hello Fresh, Purple Carrot; Cold storage partners: United States Cold Storage, Allegheny Cold Storage, SubZe
Technology Platform
Nordic Elements™ (sustainable packaging line)
Therapeutic Focus
broad/all (GLP-1, biologics, cell & gene therapy, vaccines)
Target Customers
Pharmaceutical manufacturers, specialty pharmacies, compounding pharmacies, biopharma, research labs, healthcare distributors, e-commerce fulfillment
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