Cold Chain Technologies Undergoes Major Expansion - Opens New Plant in Reno

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Mon Jun 9, 2008 10:00am EDT

--  Strategically located manufacturing plants in Reno,
        Massachusetts, and Tennessee distribute thermal packaging
        solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, and
        medical service sectors

   --  Expanded capacity supports increasing demand for KoolTemp(TM)
        insulated containers, Koolit(R) refrigerants, and a growing
        line of pre-qualified thermal solutions
HOLLISTON, Mass.--(Business Wire)--
Cold Chain Technologies (CCT), a global supplier of temperature
control packaging and thermal testing, is proud to announce the
opening of its new plant in Reno, Nevada, major expansions of its
Massachusetts and Tennessee plants, and doubling of its Massachusetts
thermal testing facility.

   CCT's reach is further spread by its partnerships with Foam
Fabricators, a leading molded EPS foam manufacturers with locations
across North America, and Topa Packaging, a European-based
manufacturer and distributor of Cold Chain's products. According to
Larry Gordon, President of CCT, "We've made a major investment in
expanding our facilities and establishing partnerships in direct
response to our customer's needs for local, on-time delivery and
support. We've located our plants near pharmaceutical distribution
centers and logistics providers."

   CCT has backed up its physical expansion with well qualified,
experienced personnel. Jeff Bernardi, Reno Plant Manager and his team
will manufacture CCT products according to the same strict standards
and quality control followed in Massachusetts, Tennessee, and Europe.
West Coast customers will also be supported by San Francisco-based
Jamie Chasteen, Cold Chain's new West Coast Sales Engineer.

   Bob Bohne, CCT's Vice President, General Manager, states, "As
always, our lean operation is focused on improving efficiency and
service levels as we increase capacity in production and distribution.
We recognize the impact of being close to our customer's distribution
network. As our business grows, we're committed to expanding our
presence even further in the U.S. and Europe."

   ABOUT COLD CHAIN TECHNOLOGIES

   Cold Chain Technologies (CCT), ISO 9001:2001 registered, globally
provides shipping solutions for the distribution and transport of
temperature-sensitive products, including KoolTemp(TM) insulated
containers, Koolit(R) refrigerants, and a growing line of
pre-qualified thermal solutions. CCT's Engineering and Technical
Services Group designs innovative thermal packaging solutions,
conducts qualification testing in its ISTA-certified, cGMP-compliant
state-of-the-art laboratory, and supports the entire spectrum of cold
chain needs.

   Koolit(R) is a registered trademark, and Cold Chain
Technologies(TM) and KoolTemp(TM) are trademarks of Cold Chain
Technologies.

Cold Chain Technologies
Bob Bohne, 508-429-1395 x283
expansion@coldchaintech.com

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