A History in the Medical Field
TCP developed a portable blood bank, using Phase Change Materials (PCMs), to maintain the precise temperatures required to store and transport blood. This portable unit allowed blood to remain with the patient in the critical hours following surgery, which is especially important with younger, smaller patients.
Dr. Clifford Glade – Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Clifford Glade is the visionary founder and CEO of Thermal Custom Packaging and a recognized expert in cold chain transportation. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Glade has made significant contributions across veterinary medicine, law enforcement, and cold chain logistics, developing solutions that have revolutionized temperature-sensitive shipping.
Dr. Glade’s journey in cold chain transportation began in 2018 when one of the largest health systems in the U.S. sought a solution to the challenges associated with dry ice transport. In response, he pioneered the development of frozen Phase Change Materials (PCMs), replacing unreliable gel packs and setting the foundation for Thermal Custom Packaging’s success in the industry. This breakthrough innovation continues to serve as a core component of the company’s sustainable packaging solutions.
In addition to his work in cold chain logistics, Dr. Glade’s role as a volunteer at the Islamorada Fire Department led to the creation of MedShields, heavy-duty medical supply storage and transport cases designed to withstand extreme conditions. His passion for problem-solving also extends to law enforcement and first-response work, where he trained K9s for Search and Rescue (SAR) and served on the Department of Justice’s CART Team. In this capacity, Dr. Glade helped develop specialized medical kit totes for field operations, ensuring that essential supplies are always available in emergency situations.
Dr. Glade’s diverse career—spanning cold chain transport, veterinary science, law enforcement, and healthcare—gives him a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in multiple industries. His expertise in sustainable packaging and cold chain logistics has made him a sought-after thought leader in the fields of healthcare, pharmaceuticals, frozen food delivery, and disaster preparedness. Dr. Glade continues to drive innovation at Thermal Custom Packaging, focusing on creating high-performance, eco-friendly packaging solutions for a range of temperature-sensitive industries.
Dr. Robert Di Loreto – Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Robert Di Loreto is a distinguished professional in the medical field, with a career spanning decades and characterized by remarkable achievements and contributions. A board-certified adult and pediatric urologist, Di Loreto brings extensive experience as a specialty-care physician, healthcare innovator and trusted advisor to Thermal Custom Packaging.
With dual board certifications in adult and pediatric urology, Di Loreto is a seasoned specialist driving innovation in healthcare. Most recently, he held the positions of Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Vxtra Health and Chief Medical Officer at United Medical Systems. He also led Wayne-Macomb Consulting, LLC, offering expertise in medical malpractice, clinical IT, and regulatory compliance.
Di Loreto’s impactful career includes developing HCFA-compliant charting systems and spearheading EHR implementations. With more than 30 years of FDA advisory experience, he’s a sought-after leader in healthcare administration. As co-founder and president of various healthcare organizations, his commitment to patient care and management excellence is evident.
Throughout his career, Di Loreto has remained at the forefront of healthcare innovation, shaping the landscape of urology and medical informatics and is now taking that knowledge to the cold chain transport industry. His relentless pursuit of excellence and commitment to advancing patient outcomes continue to inspire and influence the healthcare community and beyond.
The Importance of Precision
The TCP portable blood banks are so precise with maintaining a proper temperature that they allow unused blood to be returned to long-term storage without risk. A way to transport blood in emergency helicopters to the scenes of trauma during the “Golden Hour” for both the United States military and civilian trauma helicopters finally emerged.
The leader of the free world travels with one of our portable blood banks.
TCP next developed couriers for transplant organs, which maintained the precise temperature required to keep vital organs viable.
When the United States Military needed to transport viruses long distance and for up to 5 days, TCP answered the call.
Benefits as a Direct Replacement for Ice & Dry Ice
Maintains low temperatures longer than ice & dry ice depending on insulation, amount of PCM and environmental temperatures, and which PCM is being used. Longer life and higher performance result in minimizing risks associated with transportation, customs, and storage delays. No Hazardous Material charges during shipping which you have with Dry Ice. All of TCP’s PCMs are Non Toxic and Non Hazardous!
Affordably Saving Lives
The largest healthcare services in the world use TCP’s insulated Totes and PCMs daily replacing ice and dry ice. PCMs were developed to transport allografts of bone and tendon at the temperature necessary in the surgical room. This permits non-used allografts to be returned to long-term storage, saving the hospital and patient money, as well as preventing loss of vital tissue.
Eliminates the risks and complications associated with handling, “gas off,” import/export restrictions, and environmental issues associated with the use of dry ice.
Traditional gel packs or phase change materials (PCM) are not able to reach/maintain subzero performance. Each pack can reliably achieve and maintain 0° C (32°F), -7°C (19.4°F), -16° C (3.2°F), and -21° C (-5.8°F) depending on the applications or need.
Remove the inconvenience, cost, and environmental complication associated with clean up and disposal of melted dry ice chemicals following each shipment.
- Non-toxic and environmentally friendly
- Custom containers and packaging available
- Multi-Year Shelf Life
Reusable, new hard shell practically indestructible and can be reused for multiple years without further investment.
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