The specialist for transport refrigerated packaging, Ecocool, is expanding its capacities with the commissioning of two new thermoforming machines and now also offers sustainable cool packs.
Ecocool GmbH from Bremerhaven is further expanding its portfolio of transport refrigerated packaging. Most recently, in autumn 2020, the manufacturer Innobox and Innobag from sustainable pulp for online food shipping on the market. This solution is now being extended to the pharmaceutical market.
The Innobox is also due to be launched in the course of the year. for GDP-compliant transport of medicines are available. Both markets are continuing to grow significantly - not least due to the pandemic and the associated increase in demand for home delivery services for food and pharmaceuticals.
„Our long-standing linear growth trend has accelerated despite and partly due to the coronavirus crisis. This development is positive for us. However, it also means that we have to invest heavily in expanding our production and storage capacities.“ Dr Florian Siedenburg, Ecocool Managing Director
In the first quarter of 2021, the company therefore Two new thermoforming machines for the production of cooling elements was put into operation. A 2,000 square metre warehouse has also been rented. The refrigerated packaging specialist is currently having a new warehouse, another production building and a new administrative centre built at the Bremerhaven site.
Ecocool expands at Bremerhaven site
The company is using expansion areas in the direct neighbourhood of the existing site for its expansion. The planned new production building will Production of cooling elements and transport packaging for pharmaceutical products include. An integral component is a 200 square metre cold store for storing pre-cooled cool packs, which are delivered directly to customers by thermal truck - a new service from Ecocool.
The commissioning of two new thermoforming machines has increased the Capacity in cooling element production increased from seven to nine lines in the short term expanded. In addition to gel-based cool packs, the new machines can now also be used to produce Purely water-based cooling elements are offered. The latter is an important part of the company's sustainability strategy.
In addition Ecocool The company is expanding its warehousing capacities by renting a new warehouse at short notice. The 2,000 square metres of space comprise 1/3 deep-freeze storage area and 1/3 dry high-bay warehouse. The last third is for the medium-term, further expansion of the warehouse. Expansion of Coolpack production planned. „With our investments in production and storage capacities, we are creating a solid basis for further growth. We are also continuing to ensure a reliable supply of our chilled packaging for e-commerce and home delivery to the pharmaceutical and food markets,“ says Dr Florian Siedenburg.
Source: Ecocool GmbH
Ecocool expands production for sustainable refrigerated packaging
