Fibre-based temperature-controlled packaging solution to optimise cold chain logistics for the pharmaceutical industry. Innovative new pharmaceutical packaging solution is made from fibre-based corrugated cardboard insulating inserts and outer case. TailorTemp\u00ae can keep products cool for up to 36 hours and is a recyclable and tailored packaging alternative to Expanded Polystyrene (EPS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DS Smith, international fibre-based packaging solutions company, announces the launch of TailorTemp\u00ae, the latest radical innovation within temperature-controlled packaging for the pharmaceutical industry. The packaging company is presenting the product for the first time at PharmaPack Europe 2025 (Paris) between the 22nd – 23rd January 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TailorTemp\u00ae packaging solution is designed by DS Smith to support the sustainability targets of pharmaceutical and biotech businesses, meeting their need to store and transport delicate medicinal products across multiple territories within rigorously controlled temperature environments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recyclable temperature control packaging for supply chain logistics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n TailorTemp\u00ae is created from corrugated cardboard-based material that is recyclable. The dimensions, insulating thickness, and coolant quantity are determined using a computer-based parametric algorithm which has been co-developed by DS Smith in partnership with an independent laboratory specialising in thermal transfers. Designers can then use the outcomes of the modelling tool to fast-track prototyping and validate solutions in real conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n DS Smith has been able to demonstrate that this packaging solution can stay cool for up to thirty-six hours. The DS Smith component of the TailorTemp\u00ae packaging solution, comprising an outer box and the insulant materials, is fully recyclable and 100% plastic-free, representing a sustainable alternative to Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) for the packaging needs of pharmaceutical and biotech industries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The TailorTemp\u00ae packaging solution can be tailored to meet the requirements of each customer to provide them with an efficient solution, and the corrugated cardboard can be easily adapted to the dimensions of a product to reduce the overall size of the box, minimise the use of unnecessary materials, and prevent waste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The DS Smith design team uses TailorTemp\u00ae predictive modelling to predict temperature rises during storage or transit with a high level of accuracy. This data facilitates the efficient design process of solutions that are fit for purpose, and which are then final tested in the laboratory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition, the DS Smith R&D team is also already working on a new surface treatment, insulating materials, and process innovations for TailorTemp\u00ae, to extend its ability to maintain cool temperatures for a further ninety-six hours and above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Innovative design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n TailorTemp\u00ae packaging solutions are comprised of three simple components \u2013 the outer box and two thermal liners, which can be easily assembled into the finished pack at the end of the production line or onsite by the customer. They are designed to ensure that they can be flexibly transported to customers in a flatpack format with both inbound and outbound space optimisation benefits. In comparison, Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) boxes are typically less versatile and usually need to be transported in a constructed form. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Marlena Hardy, Innovation Product Manager, DS Smith:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTailorTemp\u00ae demonstrates just how versatile and reliable fibre-based material can be, not only to maintain temperatures in cold chain logistics, but also to deliver a recyclable outcome for customers seeking to meet sustainability targets. Design is everything, and our team is using specialist predictive modelling in the creation solutions for our pharma customers that are fit for purpose and then validating them in the laboratory without delay. We are delighted to have hit the crucial thirty-six-hour milestone for cold chain storage and transportation, but the team is already hard at work on extending this to an even longer time period, and we think we will soon be able to extend TailorTemp\u00ae\u2019s ability to maintain cool temperatures to 96 hours and above\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Potential for CO2 reduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n TailorTemp\u00ae reflects DS Smith\u2019s commitment to creating sustainable solutions for its customers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A recent DS Smith Circular Design Metrics (CDM) study showed an impressive 40% CO2 reduction, when the DS Smith design team compared a 50mm EPS insulant with a 42mm corrugated insulant for a specific customer case study and while testing a TailorTemp\u00ae packaging solution. However, while anticipated to be significantly lower than previously, the exact measurement of the CO2 reduction is expected to vary according to respective customer\u2019s initial packaging specifications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Upcoming regulatory change<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The use of EPS has come under scrutiny, making alternatives that are more readily recyclable of particular interest to businesses in the pharma and biotech industries. The EU Packaging and Waste Regulation (PPWR) will target Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) packaging solutions, the use of plastic, and other materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Marlena Hardy continues<\/strong>: \u201cCustomers are increasingly demanding sustainable and recyclable packaging solutions, so the benefit of replacing EPS with a fibre-based solution can\u2019t be overlooked and bespoke EPS solutions can be cost prohibitive. We are excited for what we can achieve with pharma and biotech businesses.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The launch of TailorTemp\u00ae is in line with DS Smith\u2019s target led Now and Next Sustainability Strategy and Purpose of Redefining Packaging for a Changing World.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. 23\u00b0C constant temperature profile; ISTA 7D Winter and Summer profiles are pending. Each solution is designed for a dedicated product mass and temperature profile and has to be validated by DS Smith designers.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Solutions still require the use of reusable coolant elements (aka gel packs) which are not supplied by DS Smith currently.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. DS Smith has developed a pioneering Circular Design Metrics (CDM) tool to rate and compare the circularity of packaging designs across eight different indicators. The CDM are an industry first and give a clear indication of a packaging design\u2019s sustainability performance, and where to focus attention.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Fibre-based temperature-controlled packaging solution to optimise cold chain logistics for the pharmaceutical industry. Innovative new pharmaceutical packaging solution is made from fibre-based corrugated cardboard insulating inserts and outer case. TailorTemp\u00ae can keep products cool for up to 36 hours and is a recyclable and tailored packaging alternative to Expanded Polystyrene (EPS). 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