Sonoco ThermoSafe has entered into an agreement with Unilode Aviation Solutions for the maintenance, repair and handling of the former’s passive bulk temperature-controlled containers at major locations. The companies said that this cooperation will play an important part in enabling the safe and efficient transport of pharmaceuticals and other temperature-sensitive products around the world.

Sonoco ThermoSafe is a leading global provider of temperature-assured packaging solutions while Unilode Aviation is the leading provider of outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) management and repair services.

Sonoco ThermoSafe’s segment director, Ron Haub, said: “Sonoco ThermoSafe is not only driving innovation in temperature-controlled container design with our Pegasus ULD, but our partnership with Unilode provides an innovative solution for the rapid expansion of preparation, handling and repair locations on a global basis.”

Sonoco ThermoSafe’s Pegasus ULD is, what it claims, the world’s first FAA and EASA-approved passive bulk temperature-controlled container for pharmaceutical use, which enables it to speed through international ground handling and customs processes at the lowest possible cost. Engineered with composite materials, the Pegasus ULD offers a lighter solution that is “substantially more” damage-resistant than traditional metal containers.