Insulated Bulk Shipper keeps loads refrigerated for 120 hr.

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Octagonal-shaped Media Transporter keeps bulk loads of liquid bio-substances and cryo vessels at 2-8°C refrigerated temperatures for up to 5 days under extreme ambient temperatures. Reusable container can hold bulk drums of liquid from 35-100 l capacities. PolarPack® Foam Brick refrigerants are loaded in to sleeves to streamline packing time and replace mechanical refrigeration. Foam-in-place urethane insulates polyethylene seamless shell, which weighs 190 lb when empty.



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ThermoSafe Brings Extended Refrigeration and Higher-Performing Packaging to PACK EXPO International 2006



A new bulk shipping container maximizes product life and minimizes outer packaging

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL- (September 20, 2006)-ThermoSafe Brands shows its packaging design and temperature assurance expertise with the latest ThermoSafe® Durable Transport insulated bulk shipper that will be shown for the first time at PACK EXPO International in Chicago, IL. The new Media Transporter keeps bulk loads of liquid bio-substances and cryo vessels at refrigerated temperatures for up to 120 hours.

The Media Transporter from ThermoSafe Brands is a unique, octagonal-shaped, shipping system designed to hold 2-8°C refrigerated temperatures for up to 5 days under extreme ambient temperatures. The reusable container can hold bulk drums of liquid from 35 to 100L capacities, or other capacities as needed. PolarPack® Foam Brick refrigerants are loaded in to sleeves to streamline packing time and replace mechanical refrigeration. Foam-in-place urethane insulates the rugged polyethylene seamless shell that weighs 190 lbs. when empty. The durable container is easy to maneuver by rolling on an optional aluminum dolly with stainless steel casters or by utilizing the tapered leg design that permits forklift entry on all sides.

The temperature experts at ThermoSafe Brands play an integral role in fulfilling the global demands pharmaceutical companies require of their packaging. Durable transport containers maintain desired temperature levels by tightly sealing refrigerated and frozen payloads that save time, reduce costs, and ensure the safe arrival of goods. These containers are ideal for shipping and safe-keeping specimens, biologicals, hazardous materials, and a variety of other items that require frozen (-75°C to -20°C) to refrigerated (+2°C to +8°C or +1°C to +10°C) transport temperatures.

Our portfolio offers the largest selection of temperature assurance products available to protect the efficacy and integrity of the drugs you're transporting. ThermoSafe Brands serves as the largest, most complete, strategic source for your global temperature assurance packaging needs.

ThermoSafe Brands, the leader in temperature assurance packaging solutions is a division of SCA Packaging North America.

SCA Packaging North America is a global consumer goods and paper company that develops, produces and markets personal care products, tissue, packaging solutions, publication papers and solid-wood products. SCA creates value through knowledge of the needs of consumers and customers, regional presence and efficient production.

Sales are carried out in some 90 countries and production in over 40 countries. Net sales amount to more than SEK 96 billion (EUR 11 billion) annually. At the beginning of 2006, SCA had over 50,000 employees. The SCA share is traded on the stock exchanges in Stockholm, London and New York. For more information on SCA companies in North America, visit scapackagingna.com, www.scapackaging.alloyd.com, and www.thermosafe.com.

For further information about ThermoSafe Brands, please contact Rich Ellinger, ThermoSafe Brand Manager, ThermoSafe Brands/rich.ellinger@sca.com

Arlington Heights, IL, September 1, 2006
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