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OnAsset Intelligence and Envirotainer Join Forces to Advance Technology in Real-Time Cold Chain Management
DALLAS --(Business Wire)--
OnAsset
Intelligence Inc. (OnAsset (News - Alert)), the market leader in machine-to-machine
(M2M) airborne asset tracking solutions, and Envirotainer,
the world leader in secure cold chain logistics solutions within the
healthcare and biotech industries, today announced a strategic
partnership to advance Envirotainer's industry leading air cargo
containers, RKN e1 and RAP e2. The containers will be equipped with
real-time data collection and GPS tracking availability throughout
transit using OnAsset's patented SENTRY
FlightSafe® communications platform.
"Our partnership with OnAsset is an important step forward in our
ongoing commitment to deliver advanced products and services to the
healthcare industry and active management of the global cold chain,"
said Gustaf Ljunggren, CEO of Envirotainer. "The emphasis on quality
transportation of healthcare products is a key focus for both companies,
and we believe the integration of FlightSafe® technology and real-time
data services will improve the customer experience of our active cold
chain network across the globe."
The RKN
e1 and RAP
e2 active containers offer reliable temperature control, based on
compressor cooling and electric heating technologies for products in
global air transportation. Currently, data on the condition of products
nside is gathered 24/7 but is not available for review until the
containers reach specific destinations. By incorporating the patented,
FAA-compliant FlightSafe® communications platform from OnAsset, the RKN
e1 and RAP e2 containers will transmit location, condition and
temperature-sensitive information anytime the containers are on the
ground. This way, Envirotainer's customers have immediate access to
quality data and the peace of mind regarding product condition
throughout transit. Partners within the active cold chain network will
also have real-time condition alerts on the container to facilitate
proactive response procedures, maintenance awareness and improved return
procedures.
"Envirotainer is well-known for their expertise in active container
solutions and have pioneered major enhancements for cold chain
transportation in the air," said Adam Crossno, president and CEO of
OnAsset. "OnAsset is pleased to be working with Envirotainer to enhance
their active container network with SENTRY FlightSafe®. We believe we
are taking the next step in cold chain innovation as partners."
SENTRY FlightSafe® is a highly-advanced wireless tracking device
platform that includes multiple sensors such as temperature, humidity,
pressure, shock, location and vibration with an additional patented
intelligence feature, FlightSafe®. This feature enables the device to
use multiple modes of sensing and proprietary logic to automatically
turn off its wireless transmitting radios to ensure safe and
FAA-compliant operation during flight.
"Our customers have been asking for increased visibility to active
container locations and condition for some time and we are very pleased
to partner with OnAsset to achieve this advancement," continued
Ljunggren.
The project resources will have a strong focus on compliance matters in
relation to both the EASA
and FAA, such as how to safeguard data integrity and security.
"Our goal is to enable the cold chain airfreight transportation world in
an unprecedented way on a scale that has not been seen before," said
Ljunggren. "When the platform is launched, a large amount of data will
be gathered and stored 24/7 to the benefit of our customers. We know
that data ownership and sharing is a concern to our customers, and in
order to safeguard this information, as we are safeguarding the physical
product, the project team needs to be very diligent and focused on data
integrity and security."
Envirotainer will test the platform during 2013 and 2014 with a number
of pilot customers in order to develop a fully working prototype and to
obtain required approval and certification. The new technology will be
deployed throughout the Envirotainer fleet in 2014 and 2015. Once it is
fully deployed, Envirotainer's current value-added services, such as
Active Container Data (ACD) and Transport Evaluation, will be fed with
both position and sensory data. A new set of information services will
also be developed by Envirotainer in order to assist customers to
strengthen their ability to secure and verify QA and supply chain
performance.
About Envirotainer
Envirotainer is the world-leader in secure cold chain logistics
solutions, primarily within the healthcare and biotech industries. The
company manufactures and leases active temperature-controlled container
solutions for air transportation, including validation, support and
service.
Envirotainer operates through an open, global network of airline
companies and logistics partners. The company is represented in nearly
50 countries around the world with headquarters in Lagga Marma outside
of Stockholm, Sweden. Envirotainer is a registered trademark of the
company Envirotainer AB. For more information, please visit www.envirotainer.com.
About OnAsset Intelligence
OnAsset Intelligence Inc. is the global leader in airborne asset
tracking services. The company manufactures wireless devices that
monitor all modes of transit including land, sea, and air. Products and
services include SENTRY wireless hardware and the Vision™ Monitoring
Platform. Its flagship product, SENTRY FlightSafe®, is approved by
commercial and cargo operators across the globe. The company is
headquartered in Irving, Texas. For additional information, please visit www.onasset.com/.

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