EPS and EPP: Working Together To Make The Best Qualified Packaging Available On The Table

With regards to Packaging for the icy chain, we should consider whether the Packaging will hold its temperature and in the event that it is sufficiently solid to handle harsh taking care of and different employments. Temperature, solidness and hold time are normal elements of any qualified  Packaging framework. Furthermore, today’s EPS based stages do the trap. What number of organizations vary is in the pack out design of these frameworks (ie refrigerants, divider thickness, weight, cost, sizes, and so forth).

Conventional frameworks utilize an EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) froth

EPS, (Styrofoam), is one of the froth materials that makes a frosty zone, minimizing the rate at which heat enters. EPS has great protecting properties since it comprises basically of air pockets which it moderate the advancement of warmth through the material. While being impervious to dampness retention. EPS assimilates vitality and can be produced in almost boundless shapes and sizes.

The most effective method to build framework strength without including weight or cost

Strength becomes an integral factor when you are hoping to augment the interest in your qualified Packaging to incorporate frameworks that are reusable various times. As opposed to a solitary use EPS compartment, this is the place different organizations have swung to plastic shells or fold boxes. Plateau Labs, once in the past Mesa Labs, in any case, has concentrated on another strategy.

By combining EPS with EPP (Expanded Polypropylene) foam you get the best of both worlds

While EPS has great protecting properties, it needs solidness. EPP, then again, is a lightweight froth with superb vitality assimilation attributes. The material can withstand rehashed stuns and distortions, acquiring high stamps for ease of use. Froths shaped from EPP likewise hold their high level of dimensional security when presented to temperature extremes. The flexibility of EPP is extremely suitable for qualified  Packaging important and powerless items, for example, glass vials, organs or syringes.

The TempTrust Extreme gives you the best of both: Durability and Cost Effectiveness

Following the 10 years spent examining standard transportation modes in North America and reporting a great many information data points at every single real root and destinations, Mesa Labs built up the TempTrust™ Extreme Packaging. It utilizes a blend of EPS and EPP froth. We call it “Extreme” because of its capacity to hold temperatures amid the extremes of travel and capacity.

The TempTrust Extreme line is the principal stage to consolidate EPP and EPS material to make a Packaging arrangement not at all like some other. EPS gives the protection while EPP gives the sturdiness:

Skip Back Technology™ – Patented EPP memory material ricochets once again from imprints and dings

Surpasses Regulations – 120, up to 200 hours, multiple seasonal and temperature profiles

Ultra-lightweight – Easily one of the lightest Packaging arrangements available today

Recyclable – Recyclable external shell can be destroyed and remolded

Reusable – Qualified for different openings and most extreme use

Dark Color – Resistant to earth and grime and more appealing after rehashed reuse

 

Mesa Labs Introduces the Revolutionary TempTrust™ Extreme 168-Hour Qualified Packaging System

It is the first passive temperature-controlled solution to reach 168 hours of temperature hold time at 2 to 8 C and 15-25 C for Canadian temperature profiles

Mesa Labs today introduced the TempTrust™ Extreme, a revolutionary packaging solution designed to hold temperatures far beyond existing regulatory standards.

The complete solution has multiple industry firsts:

• It is the first solution to combine expanded polypropylene (EPP) & EPS material to create a product that bounces back from dents and dings, making it ultra-reusable.
• It is the first solution to utilize 10 years and thousands of transportation data points to create a packaging solution that surpasses all existing standards
• It is the first passive temperature-controlled solution to reach 168 hours of temperature hold time at 2 to 8 C and 15-25 C for Canadian temperature profiles

The development of the TempTrust™ Extreme line of products is based on more than 10 years of research and analysis of standard transportation modes in North America, documenting thousands of data points across all major origins and destinations. This process enabled the creation of a unique, exclusive packaging portfolio based around real data and compliance standards that have resulted in packaging that exceeds ISTA7E, and other standards

“Engineers have been using Expanded polypropylene (EPP) for years as a replacement for materials such as metals, wood and a variety of other plastics, said Jean Bedard, president of Mesa Labs, Inc. “However, even though it is eco-friendly, flexible and versatile no one has used it to design temperature controlled packaging.”

Bedard adds, “The use of EPP enabled us to design a solution that was lightweight, energy efficient and could withstand multiple impacts without damage. By using black, rather than standard white, the product is also resistant to dirt and grime, and thus making it more attractive after repeated reuse.”

Other highlights of the TempTrust™ 168 Extreme include:

• Scalable for your needs – available in three temperature performance ranges: 2 to 8C, 2 to 25C and 15 to 25C, has 12 standard sizes available, and multiple seasonal profiles.
• Bounce-Back Technology™ – Patented EPP memory material bounces back from dents and dings making it ultra-reusable. Reuse is also assured via qualification of the system for multiple openings and maximum use.
• Ultra Lightweight – EPP is used in the automotive industry to make vehicles lighter, reducing system mass. TempTrust uses the same material, Easily making it one of the lightest packaging solutions on the market today.
• Outer Shell is Completely Recyclable – Manufacturing EPP requires no volatile organic compounds, chlorofluorocarbon or other compounds that are recognized as most damaging to the environment. It can be shredded and remolded and is melt-processable.

The TempTrust™ Extreme 168 Hour Qualified Packaging System is designed to meet a variety of packaging and transport needs. The line also includes 24, 48, 72, 96, 128, and 144 hour solutions in multiple sizes, temperature ranges and seasonal pack-outs.

For more information, read more here.

Infitrak, Inc. & The Woodbridge Group Announce Exclusive Distribution Agreement To Deliver Packaging Solutions For Temperature Controlled Markets

Agreement allows Infitrak to be the exclusive distributor of Woodbridge’s Formed Plastics Division (FP) molded cold chain coolers for the transportation and storage of temperature sensitive products

Infitrak announced today that it has become the exclusive distribution partner of The Woodbridge Group® for the packaging industry. Woodbridge is well known in the automotive component industry as a leader in molded polyurethane and bead foam solutions that include seat cushions and frames, head restraints, arm rests, headliners, acoustic insulators, cargo systems and safety components.

By applying this technology to insulated packaging, the companies have been able to design a line of energy efficient insulated products, called TempTrust,  that are lighter and more effective than any other packaging product on the market today.

Through this agreement, Infitrak will have exclusive rights to offer Woodbridge’s beaded foam products to logistics customers across North America. It also provides Infitrak with production, technical and engineering support to enhance Infitrak’s current cold chain packaging portfolio.

“We have been impressed with the value the Infitrak team has brought to our product line through their cold chain expertise, said Darcy Nettleton, Packaging Sales Manager, The Woodbridge Group . “Infitrak’s expertise in compliance, process, and shipping and storage conditions in specific temperature regulated markets, has enabled us to jointly develop game-changing applications for EPP and EPS technologies. The result has been a product that is lighter to transport and more cost effective for manufacturers and patients. Our customers will benefit from Infitrak’s qualified offerings and provide a true one stop shop for all of their shipping requirements.”

“Experience, rapid prototyping, and industry-leading production capabilities. This is exactly what we were looking for when we envisioned the TempTrust product line,” said Jean Bedard, President at Infitrak, Inc. “Woodbridge has brought all of those capabilities and more to us. The result is the ability to design qualified packaging that surpasses industry standards and can meet the supply needs of any size customer. This agreement now allows us the exclusive rights to support customers across North America and have access to the full breadth of production capabilities.”

TempTrust packaging solutions, by Infitrak, are lighter, have longer temperature duration specifications and can sustain much colder or hotter temperatures than current offerings, while keeping temperatures consistent and products safe. The complete solution includes corrugate, foam, refrigerants, vacuum panels and qualification documents. Each qualified solution is not only tested using the latest standards, but also has been tested against thousands of data points acquired through over ten years of temperature profiling data.

About The Woodbridge Group

The Woodbridge Group^® and its partners in The World Polyurethane Alliance™ operate 63 facilities in 17 countries, as global leaders in the development and production of polyurethane and expanded polypropylene products. Automotive applications include components for seating, structural support, interior soft trim products, headliner systems, cargo management solutions, and engineered products for occupant protection and acoustical management. Woodbridge also offers contract assembly and sequencing and supply chain management, as well as a full range of value added services including engineering and design. For more information, please visit http://www.woodbridgegroup.com

® are registered trademarks and TM are trade marks which are either owned or used under license by Woodbridge Foam Corporation.

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Contact: Kevin Kohleriter (972) 922-9483kevink@infitrak.com

Infitrak President Jean Bédard to Speak at Cold Chain Canada 2016

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Infitrak President Jean Bédard will be a featured speaker at Cold Chain 2016, the 14^th Annual GDP & Temperature Logistics Summit taking place in Toronto February 29 – March 3 at the Hyatt Regency Toronto.Infitrak, now part of Mesa Labs, is a leader in providing cold chain packaging solutions, compliance services and intelligent monitoring solutions. The company is also a sponsor of the event.

Mr. Bédard’s presentation is titled “Good Packaging Design and Validation Practice for Seasonal Canadian Packaging System.” He will discuss a number of topics including transportation process assessments, risk management, preventive maintenance programs and how to choose the right packaging system based on outside temperatures.

“Today’s modern cold chain has to balance patient safety, regulatory requirements and cost,” said Mr. Bédard. “As a company, we are all about GDP best practices and compliance regulations. What better way to share our experience and showcase our industry leading solutions than to present at this conference.”

Cold Chain Canada 2016 is billed as the No. 1 summit in Canada for logistics, quality and security of temperature sensitive products. More 275 participants are expected for the event, which brings together key experts to lead the four-day program covering the industry’s biggest challenges and showcasing the newest trends for life science temperature controlled supply chains in Canada and beyond.

In addition to Mr Bedard’s presentation, Infitrak will also have a booth on the show floor and participate in the bingo card demo drive. Both activities will demonstrate the company’s TempTrust line of qualified packaging. The only passive packaging on the market today that can hold temperatures for up to 200 hours.

The company invites all customers and event attendees to the booth or the option of a private demo

White Paper – The Standards Myth: Why Your Temperature Controlled Packaging Is Failing And What To Do About It

The standards myth: Why your temperature controlled packaging is failing & what to do about it.

Global regulatory authorities are placing increased scrutiny on documenting control over distribution environments. While there is obviously a link between your shipping conditions and your thermal protection (packages), the challenge is that there is no clear, reliable industry standard temperature profile for the design of insulated packaging systems used for the distribution of products. This is because temperature profiles for packaging design should be rationalized based on not only your product characteristics, but your distribution logistics.

This paper examines the lack of consistency in the current methodology for designing temperature profiles, why commonly used standards should not be used on their own, and identifies the needed parameters for consideration.

A new white paper from Infitrak examines:

• Why is your packaging failing & what can you do to reduce the risk of failure?
• Why general simulations don’t work when developing temperature profiles.
• Why is real-time data analysis both scary and necessary?
• The Standards Myth: What to throw away & what to use.

Temperature Mapping Vs Monitoring: What’s The Difference & When Do You Need Them?

The heavily-regulated pharmaceutical industry requires all companies within the cold chain provide evidence the products they’ve stored, handled, shipped, and received meet established temperature-controlled criteria. Drug efficacy and product viability require proper storage and handling, which means point-to-point deliveries of temperature-sensitive products must adhere to well-defined regulations. Ultimately, it’s a matter of customer confidence, and no company can afford to let its customers down.

Both temperature mapping and temperature monitoring go a long way toward ensuring these regulations are adhered. With winter fast approaching, manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors must ensure their products aren’t stored or shipped in a manner that compromises the shelf-life and safety of their products. In this article, we will explore two terms that are often confused:  temperature mapping and temperature monitoring. We will also discuss why they are both so important for compliance.

Temperature Monitoring is Half the Equation

Tracking temperature variations throughout transportation, and from one GMP facility to another, is critical. Temperature recorders can be stand-alone data loggers that record information about an environment and then store the data on the unit itself. Other solutions capture the data and transmit it over a hard line or wireless network to a central location and onto a server. The amalgamated data can then be accessed, graphed and analyzed, thereby allowing personnel to identify trends and review temperature ratings over time. They can also pinpoint potential problem areas and review the product’s historical temperature variations during transit.

Most highly sensitive environments require routine temperature monitoring in order to meet industry-specific regulatory requirements. Stand-alone recorders and wireless solutions require routine calibration in order to be compliant. In this case, it is about making sure the product can and will be shipped. However, there are other “outside-the-facility” issues to consider.

When companies expand their facilities, the heating ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems are pushed to their limit. This problem is exacerbated by the daily fluctuations in outside temperatures, an all-too-common occurrence during seasonal changes. Ultimately, these changes directly affect the controlled environment, which makes temperature monitoring even more critical.

What is Temperature Mapping and Why It’s Needed?

Whereas temperature monitoring is needed to maintain temperatures at predetermined levels, temperature mapping is the process of recording and displaying the temperature in a three-dimensional image. This helps to ensure all areas of the process equipment and storage area achieve their respective temperatures.

The thermal map identifies hot and cold spots, determines where temperature monitoring probes or loggers should be placed, and points the way to resolving existing temperature related issues. More importantly, it allows operators to identify potential problems down the line. Here is what you can expect with temperature mapping:

• Temperatures will not be uniform: Temperature variations are common and will clearly be displayed. In fact, the larger your area, the more likely you will come across temperature variations. This is especially the case with large coolers, expansive warehouses and large-scale industrial refrigerators. Temperature variations as small as two degrees can affect product safety. Larger facilities should therefore remain ever-vigilant as temperatures can easily vary by as much as 10°C from one location to another.

• Storage and rack layout affects circulation: Your warehouse, rack placement and storage layout can and will affect the circulation of hot and cold air. The map will identify how vents, open doors and lift equipment affect circulation. For example, you will typically see temperatures at their coldest next to cooling fans and temperatures at their warmest next to doors.

• Temperature probe and placement: There are a number of issues related to probes that can directly impact your readings. Placing your probes too far from the door is one issue. Another is either having too many probes or not enough probes. Temperature mapping helps you get it right the first time by pinpointing how many probes to use, where to place them, and at what settings to calibrate them. This prevents false alarms, reduces costs and ensures your personnel aren’t spending an inordinate amount of time trying to fix a problem they can’t identify.

• Power failures and other acts of God: Temperature mapping is an insurance policy against risk. Where monitoring will give you data on an ongoing basis, temperature mapping will help you develop protocols to handle the unforeseen. In this case, the focus is to mitigate the impact of any individual unaccounted-for event. Temperature mapping is the trigger that sets your contingency plan in action.

Moving Forward: Developing Protocols

Both temperature mapping and temperature monitoring need an official protocol that outlines agreed-upon procedures. That protocol should explain

• how to monitor and test equipment
• the location and number of probes required
• the duration of the mapping exercise
• acceptable levels of normal use
• reporting and calibration

and most importantly, it should outline your contingency plans.

Temperature mapping is not a one-time event. It is not static or stationary and it is never a “set-it-and-forget-it” task. It is a continuous process and an endless feedback loop, one where you take into account the changes in seasons, HVAC modifications, warehouse layout, and any other significant changes to the warehouse environment. Proper organization and documentation are critical in maintaining compliance and consistency.

Mitigate your risk. Maximize your efficiency. Be ready for the coming seasonal change. Now is the time to think about temperature mapping. Schedule your mapping project today.

Mesa Labs Acquires Canada’s Infitrak Inc.

Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ:MLAB) (we, us, our, “Mesa” or the “Company”) today announced the acquisition of Infitrak Inc. and its holding company, 2396081 Ontario Inc. (collectively “Infitrak”), located near Toronto, in Markham, Ontario.

Under the terms of the transaction, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Infitrak, whose business involves providing consulting, packaging and measuring solutions for cold chain applications.  The acquisition price for Infitrak consisted of cash consideration of $12,000,000 CDN (approximately $9,600,000 USD) which is subject to a minor working capital adjustment, and a future contingent payment of up to $15,000,000 CDN (approximately $12,000,000 USD), based on the growth of Infitrak’s cold chain business during the first two years following the acquisition.  The acquisition of Infitrak is expected to add approximately $5,500,000 to Mesa’s revenues and to be accretive to our diluted net income per share during the first twelve months.

A “cold chain” is a supply chain for temperature sensitive substances involving an uninterrupted series of storage and distribution activities which maintain a given temperature range from point of manufacture or collection to point of use. Cold chains are primarily used within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and food industries, although there are some smaller markets in other industries.  Infitrak’s product offerings consist of:

• Consulting services such as compliance monitoring, packaging development and validation or mapping of transport and storage containers.
• Thermal packaging products such as coolers, boxes, insulation materials and phase-change products to control temperature during transport.
• Parameter monitoring (primarily temperature) of products in a cold chain using data loggers and other indicators.
• Data management and software which provide documentation and alerts.

Going forward, Infitrak will continue its operations from the Markham facility, expanding its focus beyond Canada to the U.S and other markets.  The Infitrak management team will remain with the Company, helping to drive growth of the business.

“Cold chain markets are expanding worldwide and we are excited about adding Infitrak’s offering to Mesa’s portfolio of products,” said John J. Sullivan, President and CEO of Mesa.  “Infitrak’s strategy is unique in the industry, offering a complete suite of solutions, including cold chain services, package assessment and design and real time data monitoring.  Infitrak’s business has been expanding rapidly in recent years and, by leveraging Mesa’s resources and contacts in the pharmaceutical industry, we are looking forward to continued rapid growth as we take their business model from Canada into the U.S. market.  Cold chain products fit very well with Mesa’s market focus, as they are used mainly in regulated markets for maintaining quality products, and they complement our DataTrace and Continuous Monitoring product lines.  I look forward to working with the entire Infitrak team as we execute our strategy to grow the business in the U.S. and beyond.”

“We are thrilled to join a quality organization like Mesa and continue to grow our cold chain product and service offerings”, commented the three shareholders Jean Bedard, Karl Giamov and Ryan Sanders. “This will provide us with a great opportunity to expand our business into the U.S. and other territories rapidly.  We will continue to produce quality products and services to help customers with their regulatory cold chain needs.”

About Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

We pursue a strategy of focusing primarily on quality control products, which are sold into niche markets that are driven by regulatory requirements. We prefer markets that have limited competition where we can establish a commanding presence and achieve high gross margins.  We are organized into four divisions across seven physical locations.  Our Instruments Division designs, manufactures and markets quality control instruments and disposable products utilized in connection with the healthcare, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, medical device, industrial hygiene, environmental air sampling and semiconductor industries.  Our Biological Indicators Division manufactures and markets biological indicators and distributes chemical indicators used to assess the effectiveness of sterilization processes, including steam, hydrogen peroxide, ethylene oxide and radiation, in the hospital, dental, medical device and pharmaceutical industries.  Our Continuous Monitoring Division designs, develops and markets systems which are used to monitor various environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity and differential pressure to ensure that critical storage and processing conditions are maintained in hospitals, pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, blood banks, pharmacies and a number of other laboratory and industrial environments. Our Cold Chain Division provides parameter monitoring of products in a cold chain, consulting services such as compliance monitoring, packaging development and validation or mapping of transport and storage containers, and thermal packaging products such as coolers, boxes, insulation materials and phase-change products to control temperature during transport.

Forward Looking Statements

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CONTACT: John J. Sullivan, Ph.D.; President and CEO, or John Sakys; CFO, both of Mesa Laboratories, Inc., +1-303-987-8000 FREE

New FDA Regulations for Sanitary Food Transport Take Affect This Week

Will a shift in procedures and burden-of-proof change your plans for 2015 and beyond?

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is the first significant overhaul in 70 years took effect August 30th. It governs preventive controls for human and animal food and affects the way food is transported.

The rule would affect shippers, carriers and receivers alike. It was proposed “as a part of our larger effort to focus on prevention of food safety problems throughout the food chain and is part of our implementation of the Sanitary Food Transportation Act of 2005,”*. It is designed as a preventative tool rather than a reactionary one.

Why is the change needed?

While Salmonella, Escherichia coli and Listeria outbreaks continue to have negative effects on public health and put consumers on edge, the technology and political climate have changed since these regulations were first introduced. Live product and shipment tracking, the Internet, foreign suppliers, food packaging and processing have all made significantly since the 1940s and so should regulations.

The CDC documents trends in foodborne illness caused by bacteria—which illnesses are decreasing and which are increasing with the goal of reducing foodborne illness. While only tracking about 15% of the US population, they still estimate that Foodborn specific illnesses amount to about 48 million people falling ill, including 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths (Source CDC).

While such existing rules as The Carmack Amendment and HACCP procedures attempt to address these outbreaks, it is important to understand how the new rules will further affect your processes and even shift the liability from shipper to carrier.

How does this affect your business?

As a shipper, carrier, freight intermediary, or receiver, you should already be compliant with previous regulations and guidelines as part of your company’s standard operating procedures. However, it is important to understand the effect of the new regulations on your policies, contracts and general business practices as these can have a on both your brand and your legal stance.

What do you need to provide?

As a shipper	As a carrier
Shippers must specify to carriers, in writing, what are the carrier’s vehicle and equipment sanitary requirements. This includes Design requirements Cleaning procedures Temperature control requirements Inspection, verification, and record-keeping requirements	Show shippers & receivers they have maintained temperature controls Provide info about previous cargo hauled in bulk & how vehicles were cleaned Personnel required to develop, implement  & document procedures describing how they will comply with these requirements Personnel required to also train in sanitary transportation practices & document their training

Much of what is listed here should be pretty standard, not contracting with FDA-compliant carriers will be essential to satisfying customer requirements and minimizing exposure to liability. Those not in compliance with these rules will be considered “adulterated” and open to risk or litigation.

A shifting burden of proof

The Carmack Amendment established a uniform, national liability system for interstate carriers and allows a carrier to require all claims for loss or damage by a shipper be made in writing within nine months from the date of the loss. It also allows a carrier to limit its liability if all prerequisites have been met.

Unlike the Carmack Amendment, this FDA ruling would link a carrier’s failure to adhere to shipper-defined standards with adulteration and damages. Although not necessarily the intent, a property broker could be considered a shipper defined under the regulations as “a person who initiates a shipment of food by motor vehicle or rail vehicle.” The FDA also had sought comments on whether any “other persons engaged in the transportation of food” should be subject to the requirements. This suggests the possibility that the FDA could revise the proposed rules to expressly include brokers.

This means that the burden of proof in a cargo claim could be shifted from shipper to a carrier to show it complied with the shipper’s requirements in the event of loss or damage to the shipment.

What is the timeline for implementation?

60 days. That is the period, for large companies, in which this act will become effective after the final rule has been issued and published in the Federal Register. That means October 30^th is coming quickly. For smaller companies who are not also shippers, receivers or carriers, have more than 500 employees and a revenue not greater than $25.5 annual receipts, you may have up to 2 years.

Below is a quick timeline for reference:

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Check with Infitrak to see where and when you qualify.

Using available tools to anticipate risk

The proposed act obligates those who store and transport food to use sanitary transportation practices to ensure food safety and reduce risks. It ensures that food being transported is safe for human and animal consumption and covers adequate cleaning of vehicles between loads, proper refrigeration of food and protection of those foods during transportation. These preventive controls for human and animal food include foreign supplier verification programs.

Changes to the FDA’s rule governing hazard analysis and risk-based preventive controls will require companies to self-monitor more than ever before.

How do I assure compliance today to meet the regulations of tomorrow?

To limit your exposure to litigation or fines and help assure the safe and transport of foods, carriers, shippers, receivers and transportation intermediaries should start taking steps today to comply or facilitate compliance with the regulations. This includes updating business policies and SOPS, transport agreements and related shipping documents.

As an Infitrak customer, we can not only help you to meet these requirements through training and documentation, but can also supply you with systems that store your documents, monitor your vehicles and storage facilities, and provide you a competitive advantage.

For more information on Infitrak or on these new rules, contact Jean Bedard at jbedard@infitrak or .

Infitrak Approved & Validated Data Loggers

Berlinger temperature & humidity data loggers
    Berlinger temperature monitoring systems offer the highest security for quality management. You get specific answers to questions like “What temperatures were the goods exposed to during transport?”, “Were temperature limits exceeded while the goods were being loaded?”, “For how long was the optimum storage temperature fallen below or exceeded?” The Berlinger product portfolio includes:

•  Freeze-tag® – Electronic monitoring of the freezing point
• Q-tag® Quad—Multi-alarm shipping and storage digital temperature indicator
• Q-tag® CLm—Multi-alarm shipping and storage temperature monitor with USB output
• Q-tag® 2/2R plus—Shipping temperature monitor (single use / reusable)
• Fridge-tag® 2—Storage temperature monitor with USB port
• Fridge-tag® – Storage temperature monitor

Logtag temperature recorders
Sleek and rugged, LogTag® products are designed to meet the growing demand for cost effective electronic environmental recording solutions.

• TRIX-8 & TRIX-16 – external sensor recessed in the case providing integrated protection with reaction time equal to external probes.
• SRIC-4 – single-trip recorder for with 3,968 log memory and 6-month operating life all in a robust, inexpensive package.
• TREX-8—remote probe temperature recorder with interchangeable probes available to suit most applications.
• TRID30-7 – 30 day temperature & duration readings. Stores up to 7,770 readings at -40°C to +99°C (-40°F to +210°F). Probed version also available (TRED30-7).
• SRIC-4 single-trip temperature with a 6-month operating life & robust, inexpensive package.
• WHO PQS Pre-Qualified Recorders include the Vaxtag vaccine refrigerator recorder with 30 day display compliant to WHO PQS specification E006/TR06.3.