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Alpha Pack: Perma-lock technology

The Alpha Pak features Perma-Lock technology that helps to reduce the amount of corrugated board needed for boxes by 10%.

Apr 12, 2017

Alpha Pack

The Alpha Pak is a new ice pack design featuring a new locking technology called perma-lock that helps to reduce the amount of corrugated board needed for the box by 10%. It’s easy toassmble, and itcan’t open when the Perma-Lock is engaged. It’s said to be stronger thanexisting Ice Pack designs.

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