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Press releases
DB Schenker receives Accreditation as Qualified Envirotainer Provider in Europe and Asia
High-quality solutions for integrated cold chain offered
DB Schenker has gained Accreditation as a Qualified Envirotainer Provider (QEP) at several stations in Europe and Asia by Envirotainer AB, the Sweden-based provider of active temperature-controlled air cargo containers.
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February 25, 2010
AAC Capital Partners acquires Envirotainer
Stockholm, 12 January 2010 - AAC Capital Partners ("AAC"), a leading Northern European mid-market buy-out firm, has acquired a majority stake in Envirotainer, the world leader in temperature controlled logistics for the pharmaceutical industry from Industrifonden and a number of private investors. Envirotainer’s management team will be investing alongside AAC. Read more 
January 12, 2010
Panalpina awarded Qualified Envirotainer Provider (QEP) status at 23 global stations
Panalpina has gained Accreditation as a Qualified Envirotainer Provider (QEP) after meeting the strict requirements of Envirotainer’s Training and Quality Program for Good Distribution Practices of temperature sensitive healthcare products. Read more 
December 16, 2009
British Airways World Cargo is first European cargo carrier to be awarded Quality Envirotainer Provider (QEP) Accreditation
British Airways World Cargo has today announced that it is the first European airline to be accredited by leading provider of temperature-controlled air cargo containers Envirotainer, as a Qualified Envirotainer Provider (QEP) for Constant Climate, its temperature-controlled product for pharmaceuticals. Read more 
October 1, 2009
American Airlines Cargo wins Envirotainer accreditation for new ExpediteTC temperature-controlled solution
FORT WORTH, Texas – American Airlines Cargo Division (AA Cargo) has today been awarded Accreditation as a Qualified Envirotainer Provider (QEP) by EnvirotainerTM, the Sweden-based manufacturer of temperature-controlled shipping containers. The Quality Envirotainer Provider (QEP) Accreditation is awarded to specific service provider stations or business units that meet the program’s training and quality requirements. Read more 
September 16, 2009
Envirotainer uses Apport and Memnon Network Applications to optimize logistics processes
Envirotainer has entered a multiyear cooperation agreement with Memnon Network Applications to use the Apport platform as its container booking and transport management solution. The platform will initially be launched to a small group of customers in September 2009. Read more 
August 25, 2009
United Cargo launches temp control service
CHICAGO, Aug. 6, 2009 - United Cargo today announced the launch of Temp Control (sm), a service designed for convenient shipping of healthcare and pharmaceutical products that require strict temperature controls and monitoring during transport. Read more 
August 6, 2009
Air Canada Cargo becomes the first carrier in North America to be certified by Transport Canada for the transportation of the Envirotainer RKN e1 container
Transport Canada has formally notified Envirotainer that its RKN e1 electrical heating and compressor cooling air cargo container is now accepted and qualified for use by Air Canada Cargo. Read more 
July 17, 2009
Leading vaccine company recognises Envirotainer’s ‘outstanding contribution’ to eliminating product loss
Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of sanofi-aventis Group, recently presented a special award to Envirotainer for achieving 48 consecutive months without a product loss. Read more 
July 9, 2009
Reinier Danckaarts appointed Partner Management Director
Envirotainer providers of active temperature-controlled air cargo containers and cold chain management specialists to the healthcare industry, has promoted Reinier Danckaarts to the post of Partner Management Director. Read more 
April 20, 2009
DB Schenker expanding temperature controlled services on a global basis
Global Master Lease Agreement with Envirotainer AB - High-quality integrated cold chain solutions offered Read more 
February 12, 2009
Envirotainer training and quality program wins Cool Chain Europe 2009 Award
The QEP/CEP Training and Quality Program developed by Envirotainer, providers of active temperature-controlled air cargo containers and cold chain management specialists to the healthcare industry, won the ‘Most Influential Project Award’ at Cool Chain Europe 2009 in Brussels. Read more 
February 10, 2009
Envirotainer promotes Johan Nordenberg to Healthcare Sales and Cold Chain Management Director
Envirotainer, providers of active temperature-controlled air cargo containers and cold chain
management specialists to the healthcare industry, has promoted Johan Nordenberg to the
post of Healthcare Sales and Cold Chain Management Director. Read more 
December 9, 2008
Panalpina partners with Envirotainer
Panalpina has signed a global Master Lease Agreement with Envirotainer to provide
temperature-controlled air cargo containers for its new cold chain management solutions
for the healthcare industry. Read more 
September 29, 2008
Another cold chain 'first' for Continental Airlines Cargo as it achieves Envirotainer’s QEP quality accreditation
Continental Airlines Cargo, the first US airline to offer a structured cold chain product, has now become the first airline to be accredited as a Qualified Envirotainer Provider. Read more 
September 8, 2008
DHL and Envirotainer sign new global agreement
DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider, has announced a new global partnership with Envirotainer, the leading provider of temperature controlled air cargo containers. This deal includes the signature of a global master lease agreement that is valid for all DHL Global Forwarding facilities, which means that DHL will use Envirotainer’s specialized equipment for temperature-sensitive shipments worldwide. Read more 
March 18, 2008
Envirotainer increases its presence in Spain and Portugal to support growing healthcare industry
Envirotainer, providers of active temperature-controlled air cargo containers and cold chain management specialists to the healthcare industry, has appointed Peter Reinhart as its general sales agent for Spain and Portugal to satisfy demand for its temperature-controlled air cargo containers from the growing healthcare industry in the region. Read more 
March 4, 2008
More options for the pharmaceutical industry as Delta Cargo approves carriage of Envirotainer temperature-controlled containers
Pharmaceutical companies transporting raw materials and products in Envirotainer’s temperature-controlled air cargo containers to and from the United States, domestically in the United States and worldwide now have access to a wider network and more flight frequencies following Delta Cargo’s decision to accept the company’s RKN t2 and RAP t2 containers on board its network, serving more than 300 cities in 56 countries. Read more 
December 4, 2007
Continental Airlines Cargo grows cold chain products together with Envirotainer
July 16, 2007 (Stockholm, Sweden) - Continental Airlines Cargo, the first US airline to implement a structured cold chain product, has signed a new global contract with Envirotainer, setting the stage for expansion of its temperature-controlled product line. Read more 
July 16, 2007
Air Canada Cargo attains Key Partner status with Envirotainer
Air Canada Cargo has attained Key Partner status with Envirotainer, based on the increased use of the company’s active temperature-controlled air cargo containers and the airline’s commitment to providing high quality cold chain solutions for the healthcare industry Read more 
June 22, 2007
Envirotainer names Martin Peter as vice president sales
Martin Peter has been appointed Vice President Sales by Envirotainer, providers of active temperature-controlled air cargo containers and cold chain management specialists to the healthcare industry. Read more 
June 18, 2007
Kuehne + Nagel achieves accreditation at first 29 stations for Envirotainer’s QEP program and further improves quality for healthcare customers
Kuehne + Nagel is the first freight forwarding and logistics organisation to gain accreditation at multiple stations for Envirotainer’s QEP (Qualified Envirotainer Provider) program, part of its ongoing commitment to meet the strict quality requirements of the healthcare industry. Read more 
June 15, 2007
Emirates SkyCargo announces premium partnership with Envirotainer
New contract strengthens commitment to cool chain customers Read more 
June 15, 2007
Air France Cargo-KLM cargo deepens partnership with Envirotainer to serve the pharmaceutical market
Air France Cargo-KLM Cargo has extended the partnership with Envirotainer to serve the pharmaceutical market with active temperature controlled air cargo solutions. Read more 
June 15, 2007
Envirotainer grows temperature-controlled container fleet by more than 10% in four weeks to satisfy healthcare sector demand
By July 1st, 2007, the pioneer of active temperature-controlled air cargo containers will have increased its fleet of RKN t2 fleet by 200 new containers. Envirotainer is also investing in the production of another 175 RAP t2 containers. Read more 
May 16, 2007
Envirotainer increases coverage for Switzerland’s growing healthcare sector
Envirotainer, pioneer of the active temperature-controlled air cargo container, is increasing its service coverage in Switzerland following the appointment of Planzer to provide an additional handling station for the company’s containers in Pratteln, near Basel. Read more 
May 7, 2007
Envirotainer wins 22m SEK order for ‘the world’s most advanced’ air cargo containers
Envirotainer, the pioneer and leading provider of active temperature-controlled air transportation solutions, has won a 22 million SEK order from one of the world’s leading manufacturers of semiconductor equipment for its RGX advanced technology air cargo container. Read more 
March 13, 2007
'RAPID' solution to raise quality of product cold chains
Envirotainer has launched a new service that records crucial shipment data and enables
the shipper to raise the quality of a product cold chain. RAPID (Rapid Access to Product Integrity Data)
is available to users of Envirotainer’s RKN e1 compressor cooling and electrical heating air cargo container. Read more 
February 1, 2007
Envirotainer names Thomas Persson as CEO
"It isn’t every day that you're given the opportunity to become CEO of a proven market leader with considerable growth potential. I am in that fortunate position." Read more 
October 18, 2006
Envirotainer appoints GSA to support Israel's emerging biotech and healthcare industry
Envirotainer has appointed Peltransport as its general sales agent in Israel and established Tel Aviv as a full service station in Envirotainer’s global network. Read more 
October 13, 2006
Envirotainer to increase size of RKN e1 container fleet
Envirotainer is investing €3 million to increase the size of its specialized RKN e1container fleet to 100 units to meet growing international demand from the healthcare industry for the container's electrical heating and cooling technology. Read more 
September 8, 2006
Healthcare leaders and logistics providers forecast sustained growth of air cargo cold chains
Senior decision makers in the healthcare industry and logistics providers expect the volume of temperature sensitive airfreight to grow at 10% per annum for the next five years, according to research conducted by a leading consulting firm on behalf of Envirotainer, the pioneer of active temperature controlled air transportation solutions. Read more 
August 22, 2006
Envirotainer increases its presence in India to support growing healthcare industry
Envirotainer has appointed Interavion Pvt. Ltd in India to satisfy demand for its temperature-controlled air cargo containers from the country's aggressively growing healthcare industry. Read more 
July 5, 2006
Industry leaders join forces to ensure urgently-needed vaccines reach Pakistan earthquake victims
Baxter International, one of the world’s leading healthcare companies is joining forces with DHL Danzas, Emirates SkyCargo and Envirotainer to deliver five full containers of urgently needed vaccines to victims of the Pakistan earthquake in the latest relief effort co-ordinated by International Health Partners (IHP). Read more 
February 22, 2006
Embrace customers' cold chain requirements and open up lucrative and growing air cargo business opportunities
A whole new world of high yielding business opportunities awaits airlines and freight forwarding organisations that embrace healthcare and food industry customers’ requirements for cold chain logistics solutions, according to Magnus Welander, CEO of Envirotainer. Read more 
February 16, 2006
Envirotainer recognised by pharmaceutical industry
Envirotainer has been recognised as the 'Best Cold Chain Technology Provider' at the 3rd Annual IQPC Cold Chain Distribution for Pharmaceuticals event in Philadelphia. Read more 
October 18, 2005
Envirotainer launches container leasing and cold chain management services in Japan
Envirotainer, the pioneers of active temperature-controlled air cargo containers, enhances its container leasing and cold chain management services to customers in Japan to help food, healthcare and pharmaceutical companies comply with the country’s strict regulatory requirements. Read more 
August 1, 2005
Envirotainer extends sales network with new partner in Taiwan
Envirotainer is continuing to extend its worldwide General Sales Agency network with the appointment of Executive Air Service in Taiwan. Read more 
June 14, 2005
RKN e1 airworthiness certified – another milestone for the pioneers of active temperature-controlled solutions
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has on June 3rd awarded air worthiness certification for the new RKN e1 electrical heating and compressor cooling container, the latest addition to Envirotainer’s active temperature-controlled container fleet. Read more 
June 8, 2005
Panalpina signs global agreement with Envirotainer
The agreement means that Panalpina will be able to provide cutsomers in the healthcare sector with a wider choice of cold chain management services to more destinations, supported by Envirotainer's international network. Read more 
June 1, 2005
South African exporters to gain from
new Envirotainer General Sales Agent
Envirotainer, world leader in the development, manufacture and leasing of temperature controlled airfreight containers, has announced further expansion of its General Sales Agency network with the appointment of Airline Cargo Resources (ACR) in South Africa. Read more 
March 3, 2005
Envirotainer extends sales network with new GSA partner in Malaysia & Singapore
Envirotainer has extended its global sales network with the appointment of Global Fresh Logistics (S) Pte Ltd as its general sales agency partner in Singapore and Malaysia. Read more 
December 15, 2004
Envirotainer wins order for advanced air cargo containers
Envirotainer
today announced that a world leader in semiconductor equipment
manufacturing placed an order in July for advanced 20 ft.
air cargo containers. The order confirms continued commitment
from the high-tech industry to using the state-of-the-art
Envirotainer® RGX
container as a means of transportation worldwide. Read more 
September 13, 2004
Envirotainer appoints first General Sales Agent in Mexico
Envirotainer has appointed Grupo Fidalex SA as its General Sales Agent in Mexico Read more 
August 16, 2004
Bengt Ågerup joins Envirotainer as shareholder and takes a seat on the Board of Directors
Bengt Ågerup, President of Swedish-based biotechnology
and medical device company Q-Med AB, and P.O. Wallström,
former President of medical research company Melacure AB,
have joined Envirotainer as shareholders. Read more 
June 17, 2004
Sensitech and Envirotainer Form Alliance to Deliver Advanced Cold Chain Management Solutions
Sensitech, a global leader in cold chain information and analysis and Envirotainer, the pioneer in active temperature-controlled air transportation solutions, announced today that they have agreed to form an alliance to develop advanced cold chain solutions for air transport of pharmaceuticals and other perishable goods. Read more 
September 18, 2003
Envirotainer launches the CLD
Small airfreight shipments of pharmaceuticals can now be transported safely and efficiently with today's launch of the unique CLD container by Envirotainer, the world's leading provider of temperature controlled air cargo solutions. Read more 
November 26, 2002
Envirotainer and Savi Technology to provide world's first real-time management and security system for critical air cargo
Savi's asset management software enables Envirotainer and its customers to gain new levels of visibility into the status of air cargo containers and their content Read more 
October 14, 2002
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