Coldpack Airliner Technology Offers Solution to Age-Old Packaging Problem

SAN DIEGO — Coldpack has developed and patented a new thermal technology with the potential to transform the landscape of the current packaging industry. AirLiner by Coldpack is an advanced inflatable, insulating liner that easily converts a corrugated box into a cooler, the company said.

AirLiner enables shippers of expedited perishables to maintain a temperature-controlled environment, improving the presentation and extending the quality of their brands — all while reducing supply chain costs and the shippers’ eco-footprint.

Each year, 20 billion cubic feet of styrofoam is used globally for the shipment of 250 million perishable packages. With AirLiner, that amount of trash can be eliminated and landfill impact can be reduced by as much as 19.1 billion cubic feet per year. In addition, AirLiner uses only fifty percent of the raw materials, water and energy necessary for production versus that needed for a thermally equivalent foam container, the company said. And the product disposes compactly after use, minimizing landfill waste.

 “Business owners, especially those shipping perishables, do not take for granted the effect of foam packing on their corporate image and their revenue streams — yet, until AirLiner, a cost-effective ‘green’ alternative to foam has been elusive,” said Coldpack CEO Etienne P. Snollaerts. “We believe that our products will make a difference in the world by addressing environmental challenges and reducing the carbon footprint of our customers.”

The key to AirLiner’s ability to cushion, protect and maintain constant temperature is its award-winning, patented internal heat-barrier technology. AirLiner is manufactured using layers of reflective barrier film that are sealed into a proprietary design which blocks heat transfer, keeping products protected longer.

The unique thermal design is perfect for shipping products that can’t get too hot or cold such as high-end seafood and meats, gourmet foods and chocolates.

AirLiner not only provides superior insulation, but it also protects and cushions 400 percent better than Styrofoam, the company said. In addition, since it ships and stores flat, the product costs less to use. AirLiner also occupies 96 percent less warehouse space than required by foam boxes; reduces freight charges, as well as shipping and handling costs; and helps lower customer service claims for damaged product, due to its advanced insulating and cushioning properties.