Company history
- 2000
- 2002
- 2004
- 2006
- 2007
- 2008
- 2011
- 2015
- 2016
- 2020
- 2022
- 2024
- 2024
- 2025
2000
Dr John Pring, a regulatory scientist for the UK government, launches Kryotrans Ltd, and obtains a patent for ‘a reusable plastic container with a datalogger on its outer wall’.
2002
First products launched, and EU grant obtained to help development of KT26, a product focused on movements of clinical trials materials.
2004
KT70 is introduced.
2006
Recapitalization project leads to re-launch of company as KryoTrans International Ltd.
2007
Tower flexi-fit KT400 launched, and with it the pioneering use of phase-change materials to generate class-leading compliance times, allied to simple repeatability and reliability.
2008
Tower (standing for The One-Way Easy Rental) is launched as a product supporting the new rental market for KryoTrans products.
First overseas hub opened in San Francisco.
2011
Tower becomes the parent company as rental business flourishes.
2015
Tower develops Airline Ice Box container for DHL and British Airways, supporting catering services across Europe with a reusable and rugged container capable of keeping fresh foods at +5 for 24 hours.
2016
KTM modular pallet-sized shipper introduced, allowing Tower to address the market for large-format shipments of finished pharmaceuticals.
2020
Investec announces major initiative to invest in Tower’s growth.
2022
Launch of the KTEvolution – fully reusable parcels in 26 and 57 sizes – a product focused on movements of clinical trials materials.
2024
Launch of the KTEvolution 12
2024
Cold Chain Technologies acquires Tower Cold Chain
2025
Launch of the CCT Tower Elite Reusable Universal 1600L Pallet Shipper
Tower Cold Chain – A Cold Chain Technologies Company – is a global leader in temperature-controlled solutions, serving the life science and pharmaceutical industry with robust, reusable temperature controlled containers designed to protect sensitive products during transit. Founded in the UK in the early 2000s, Tower has built a reputation for delivering reliable, high-performance cold chain solutions that meet the stringent demands of global logistics.
In 2024, Tower became part of Cold Chain Technologies (CCT), a move that brought together decades of innovation and deep industry expertise. As a CCT company, Tower now offers an expanded portfolio of end-to-end cold chain solutions—supporting both pallet and parcel shipments—with a shared commitment to quality, sustainability, innovation and operational excellence.
With a global hub network and customer-centric approach, Tower Cold Chain continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of the pharmaceutical supply chain.
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ISO is an independent, non-governmental international organization with a membership of 167 national standards bodies.
Businesses recognised by Her Majesty The Queen as among the best in the country.
Businesses recognised by His Majesty, The King’s Award for Enterprise
