Half a Century of Cold Chain Packaging
Cooled Solutions began in 1972 as a small producer of insulating packaging materials in the fishing region of IJmuiden. Our founders saw an immediate need: fish had to be transported faster, farther, and at lower temperatures, and the existing range of packaging was not sufficient. What started as a local supplier for the North Holland fishing industry has grown into a specialist that today supplies hundreds of companies across Europe.
Milestones
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1972 | Establishment of Cooled Solutions in IJmuiden. First production of EPS cool boxes for the local fishing industry. |
| 1980s | Expansion into the agricultural sector — cool boxes for meat, dairy, and early temperature-controlled transport in North Holland. |
| 1990s | First collaboration with air freight companies at Schiphol. Introduction of thermal pallet covers for air freight pallets. |
| Early 2000s | Entry into the pharmaceutical market. GDP-compliant solutions for temperature-sensitive medicines. |
| 2010-2020 | Increasing use of honeycomb cardboard and reusable EPP solutions. First sustainable product lines. |
| From 2020 | Strong growth in refrigerated e-commerce shipments driven by the rapid rise of meal boxes, meat subscriptions, and online butchers. |
| Today | Cooled Solutions serves more than 500 customers in food, pharma, AGF, air freight, and e-commerce, with more than 400 products in stock. |
What Has Remained Unchanged
Despite our growth, we are still a Dutch family business. We manufacture in IJmuiden, our advice comes from people who understand real-world practice, and we value long-term relationships with our customers. Many of our customers today have been ordering from us for more than ten years.
What Comes Next
In the coming years, our focus will be on further sustainability — more recyclable materials, reuse models, and CO₂ reduction in production and transport. The core remains the same: reliable cold chain packaging that works in practice.