(MINNEAPOLIS - December 19, 2016) - In 2016, Pelican BioThermal, the global leader in cold chain, providing the broadest and most innovative range of temperature-control packaging solutions serving the life sciences industry, now has new locations and strategic partnerships in 13 countries across four continents.
"Our growing global network supports customers wherever they are located and establishes reliable, reputable and productive partnerships that strengthen the brand as a whole," said Pelican BioThermal President, David Williams.
Offices and Services Centers
Plymouth, Minnesota - Expanded manufacturing capability to support production of Chronos™ and CoolPall™ single-use temperature-controlled shippers in the U.S. The newly finished space includes an additional of 14,000 square feet—an increase of 20 percent production and warehouse space.
Europe - A new European Service Center designed to serve the global pharmaceutical sector, including reconditioning of the company's Cr?do Cube™ range.
Singapore - Co-located with their authorized distributor, Enviropac, this office serves as their newly created regional headquarters in Asia. It signals a significant development in Pelican BioThermal's expanding presence and support network in the region.
Republic of Korea, France and Germany - New local offices in order to deliver more timely customer and sales support with attention to time zones, language and culture.
Partnerships
The company also added several strategic and distribution partners to their global network:
To complement their network of Asian partners, Pelican BioThermal joined forces with the region's distinguished distributors, Pharmaserv Express of the Philippines and CMC Element of China. Additionally, they've forged a new partnership with Asia's leading healthcare services provider, Zuellig Pharma. Through this relationship, the Pelican BioThermal line of reusable Cr?do™ products now services cold chain needs in Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines and Indonesia.
To expand distribution in Central and South America, Pelican BioThermal partnered with BioThermal Solutions of Chile, Kroytec of Mexico, and NatBio of Brazil. These partnerships align with Pelican BioThermal's goal of expanded distribution within growing and emerging markets.
Pelican BioThermal is a division of Pelican Products, Inc., which is celebrating its 40th anniversary throughout 2016. Visit PelicanBioThermal.com to learn more about the wide range of Pelican BioThermal products and global network of service centers.
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Pelican BioThermal is a division of Pelican Products, Inc., which is a portfolio company of Behrman Capital, a private equity investment firm based in New York and San Francisco.
About Pelican BioThermal
Pelican BioThermal LLC offers the widest range of temperature-controlled, thermally-protected packaging and service solutions to the global life sciences industry. The company's products ensure that delicate biological materials arrive intact and effective, despite exterior environments. Pelican BioThermal is dedicated to developing innovative products designed to fulfil the complex needs of the global life sciences industry. The company's customers benefit from its extensive expertise in ensuring that temperature stability is maintained throughout the distribution chain. The company also offers a complete portfolio of services and software to support end-to-end temperature-controlled packaging asset management. In Europe, the company does business under the name Peli BioThermal Limited. For more information, visit https://www.pelicanbiothermal.com.
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