Why us

Since 70 years we deliver innovative products and market-leading service. 

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Backed by 70 years of experience, our team is ready to meet your needs.

trusted when  
COLD 
Sustainability 
Accuracy 
matters

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Consistently Accurate, Uniquely Sustainable Commercial Gel Packs

Whatever your priority, our extensive catalog has reliable options to match. Our gel pack lines include:

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Backed by decades of performance, our GlacierTemp cold packs and shapeable foam bricks offer various price points and features for shipping needs requiring 32°F formulations.

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High-performing and revolutionary TerraTemp packs offer a sustainable choice with no compromises.

CuraTemp - Freezer Packs for Temperature Accuracy

Formulated in eutectic points ranging from -10°F to 32°F, CuraTemp packs ensure precise temperature control.

Your Partner in Problem-Solving

From programs and services to product innovations, we’re working to keep your business on the cutting edge. 

With notable performance and safety advantages over traditional dry ice, Enviro Ice™ -12°C sets a new standard in pharmaceutical, food and specialty cold shipping.

Our Conditioning Operations, Logistics and Delivery (“COLD”) Program takes the stress out of cold chain supply planning so you can focus on your core business. 

With a wide range of established offerings and extensive customization capability, we’re ready to work with you to meet your business needs.

How to Ship Chocolate

Most customers expect their chocolate delivery to arrive in perfect condition, whether they place an order in the middle of summer or the week before Valentine’s Day. Chocolatiers must find the sweet spot to…

How to Ship Ice Cream

With an increasing number of consumers ordering groceries online, ice cream manufacturers must think outside the box to deliver their products to customers. Ice cream must remain frozen from factory to doorstep, or…

How to Ship Frozen Meat

Shipping frozen meat requires precise temperature control to prevent spoilage and product loss, but it isn’t easy. Factors like environmental conditions, improper packaging or unexpected traffic delays can make it…

Common Types of Pharmaceuticals That Need Cold Chain Shipping

Many pharmaceuticals are sensitive to temperature excursions and must be shipped at a refrigerated temperature of 36 F to 46 F. High temperatures can accelerate oxidation and hydrolysis and degrade certain medications, impacting…

Featured Manufacturing Location: Chicago

Pelton Shepherd opened the facility in the suburb of Chicago, IL in 2019 to support the exploding demand from the delivered Food and Pharmaceuticals in the region. Tim Burgess, Production…

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