Ensuring life-enhancing products reach patients around the globe

Since 1979

About Us

Our patient-first approach, deep industry expertise, and focus on innovation, along with an unparalleled service offering, enable us to deliver industry-leading solutions across both active and passive segments worldwide, ensuring patients around the globe have access to viable, life-enhancing products.

Our Mission

To provide peace of mind by offering best-in-class temperature management solutions for the delivery of life-enhancing products.

46
Years of proven expertise
185+
Countries reached
75+
Global network locations
10B+
Doses safely delivered in CSafe products

Explore the History of CSafe

CSafe Through the Years – A Timeline of Innovation

1979
Company Founded

Based in Ohio, USA

1980s
Development Phase

Partnered with leading research institutions to develop VIP

  • Began developing thermoelectric devices
  • Opened first manufacturing facility
1990s
Go to Market

Commercialized process to mass produce VIP

  • Partnered with NASA to develop insulated units for Space Shuttle program
  • Awarded first patents for VIP
  • Introduced first mobile refrigeration unit
2003
Launched PX1L carrying case

First handheld unit with VIP

2004
Acquired by Myrian Capital

Provided growth capital and support

2005
Began Developing Active Temperature-Controlled Unit Load Device

The RKN became CSafe's first active container solution

2006
Launched Parcel Shipping Solutions

Industry-leading passive solution with VIP

2007
Received FAA Approval for CSafe RKN

First active air cargo container approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

2008
Put CSafe RKN into Service

First CSafe active air cargo container with patented VIP insulation

Opened First Service Center

Located in Memphis, TN

2011
Launched Industry's First Retest & Reuse Program

CSafe's program set the standard for sustainability in parcel packaging with the cold chain industry’s first and longest-running reuse and retest program.

2012
Changed Name to CSafe Global

Integrated AcuTemp sub-brand into the passive parcel line

 

Established European Headquarters

Located in Amsterdam, Netherlands

 

Introduced Soft-Sided Courier Solution

Hand-held courier for the public health market and last mile delivery

 

2013
Doubled U.S. Manufacturing Footprint

Needed to meet increased demand for CSafe thermal shipping solutions

2014
Launched Online Customer Portal

24/7 customer access to ordering and shipping data

2015
Purchased by Altaris Capital Partners

Provided capital to continue expanding operations and RKN fleet

2016
Acquired Kalibox

Integrated AcuTemp sub-brand into the passive parcel line

Established European Headquarters

Doubled CSafe's customer base and catalog of thermal shipping solutions

 

2016
Acquired by Thomas H. Lee Partners

Additional capital investment to expand portfolio and locations globally

Launched Passive Pallet Shipper

Innovative and cost-saving design

2017
Established Asian Headquarters

Located in Incheon, South Korea

2018
Put CSafe RAP into Service

Designed to offer the largest payload capacity in the industry

2019
Launched Artificial Intelligence Logistics Platform

Industry's first fully-integrated AI platform

Introduced Cell & Gene Solutions

Comprehensive supply chain solution for the cell and gene therapy market

2020
Continued Expanding Geographically

Expanded multiple service centers and opened new locations

Launched Industry's First Real Time Track & Trace Technology

Integrated telemetry devices deliver real-time data to custom visibility platform

2020
Investment from Frazier Healthcare Partners

Frazier Healthcare makes investment to continue global expansion and market growth

Helped Develop and Deliver World’s Largest Reuse Program

Helped develop and deliver the world’s largest and most complex temperature-controlled reusable parcel program.

2021
Acquired Softbox Systems

CSafe strengthened its global infrastructure across air and ground while expanding its offerings for parcel delivery, all supported by the most advanced technology infrastructure.

2022
Launched CSafe APS

The CSafe APS is engineered to provide reliable and customizable thermal protection at ambient, refrigerated and frozen temperatures. It provides real-time data tracking including the thermal capacity indicator, which displays the predicted remaining temperature protection by lane.

2023
Launched CSafe Connect and TracSafe Data Loggers

CSafe Connect is our cloud-based customer portal that brings together product ordering, tracking, reporting and customer support under a single login. The tracking within CSafe Connect is supported by our TracSafe suite of data loggers that enable simple and efficient access to your critical shipment data across the cold chain journey.

2024
Launched CGT Ultra D

The CGT Ultra D is multi-use, dry ice dewar built to meet the evolving needs of advanced therapeutic medical products (ATMPs) and capable of maintaining temperatures below -70°C for an industry-leading 37+ days and with integrated real time tracking.

Launched Silverpod MAX RE

The Silverpod MAX RE is a reusable PCM pallet shipper with real time tracking. Designed with sustainability in mind, the Silverpod MAX RE is the latest evolution of our  award-winning Silverpod product line. This durable pallet shipper, utilizing enhanced PCM technology, is built for reuse.

Launched CGT Cryo M

The CGT Cryo M is a multi-use dewar capable of maintaining -150°C or colder to transport cell and gene therapies with integrated real time tracking.

 

Launched CGT Cryo S

The CGT Cryo S is a single-use dewar, providing 8+ days of thermal protection hold time at -150°C or colder with integrated real time tracking.

Global Network, Local Support:
Ready Wherever You Are

CSafe has a worldwide network of comprehensive service centers, manufacturing facilities and local hub sites to provide solutions where and when you need them.

  • ATL, Atlanta*
  • BNA, Nashville
  • BOG, Bogota
  • BOS, Boston
  • MON, Monroe
  • DEN, Denver
  • DFW, Dallas / Fort Worth
  • EWR, Newark
  • GRU, São Paulo
  • GYN, Goiânia
  • IAD, Washington Dulles
  • IND, Indianapolis
  • JFK, New York
  • LAX, Los Angeles
  • MEM, Memphis
  • MEX, Mexico City*
  • MIA, Miami
  • MVD, Montevideo
  • ORD, Chicago
  • PHL, Philadelphia
  • PTY, Panama
  • RDU, Raleigh
  • SFO, San Francisco*
  • SJU, San Juan
  • YUL, Montreal

*more than one location in area

  • AKL, Auckland
  • BLR, Bengaluru
  • HKG, Hong Kong
  • HYD, Hyderabad
  • ICN, Seoul
  • KIX, Osaka
  • MEL, Melbourne*
  • NRT, Tokyo
  • Navi, Panvel
  • PEK, Beijing
  • PNQ, Pune
  • PVG, Shanghai*
  • SIN, Singapore*
  • SYD, Sydney
  • TPE, Taipei

*more than one location in area

  • AMS, Amsterdam*
  • ARN, Stockholm
  • BCN, Barcelona*
  • BHX, Redditch
  • BRU, Brussels
  • BSL, Basel
  • BUD, Budapest
  • CDG, Paris*
  • CGN, Cologne
  • DUB, Dublin*
  • FCO, Rome
  • FLR, Florence
  • FRA, Frankfurt
  • LHR, London*
  • LIN, Milan
  • LUX, Luxembourg
  • MAD, Madrid
  • MXP, Milan
  • TLV, Tel Aviv*
  • VIE, Vienna

*more than one location in area

Leadership Team

Patrick Schafer guides strategy development and execution and is responsible for overall company performance. He has been with CSafe since 2012 and prior to being CSafe’s Chief Executive Officer he served as CSafe’s Chief Financial Officer.

Scott Lathrop leads the company’s Finance team, guides strategic planning and the annual budgeting process, partners with the business on Merger and Acquisition opportunities, and actively supports commercial efforts. He has been with CSafe since 2016. Scott is a CPA with degrees in accounting and international business from the University of Kentucky.

Seth Hertel guides the Commercial team in sales automation, process optimization, planning and analysis, and creating programs to drive closer partnerships with our key customers. He has been with CSafe since 2019. Seth has a B.A. and M.A. from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and completed a dual E.M.B.A. program at Columbia University of NY and the London Business School.

Tom Weir leads CSafe’s engineering, product, service, supply chain, manufacturing and quality teams. He has been with CSafe since 2017. Tom holds a B.S. from Kansas University and an M.B.A. from Rockhurst University. He also completed executive leadership training at the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania and Darden School of Business - executive development for UTC.

Micki Turner directs the development and execution of human resource strategy in support of CSafe’s growth goals specifically in the areas of succession planning, talent management, diversity and inclusion, change management, organizational and performance management, training and development, and compensation. She has been with CSafe since 2022. Micki earned her B.S. from the University of Illinois and her MHRM from the University of Minnesota.

Koby Kreinbring is responsible for legal governance across the CSafe organization and providing guidance on all legal matters affecting the company. He has been with CSafe since 2022. Koby earned his B.S. from Wartburg College, and MBA from St. Ambrose University and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Iowa College of Law.

Emilio Frattaruolo is responsible for the Commercial strategy of CSafe’s Cell & Gene portfolio and client services offerings. He has been with CSafe since 2019. Emilio holds a B.S. degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology and is an IoPP Certified Packaging Professional.

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Global Headquarters
675 Gateway Blvd.
Monroe OH 45050, USA
24/7 Customer Support
Phone: +1 513 360 7189
Email: [email protected]
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