Veritiv Advances Cold Chain Sustainability with Recyclable Packaging Breakthrough

Veritiv Corporation has reinforced its standing in the specialty packaging sector through the launch of a novel, household-recyclable solution for temperature-controlled shipping. This move highlights the company's strategic commitment to high-value, sustainable packaging segments, coming after a period of deliberate acquisitions and portfolio refinement.

This product introduction is the latest step in a clear strategic agenda. Veritiv's growth strategy has been marked by significant consolidation. In a major expansion of its North American packaging and supply chain capabilities, the company acquired Orora Packaging Solutions (OPS) in December 2024 for approximately $1.2 billion. More recently, on October 14, 2025, it further bolstered its presence in Southern California by purchasing "Packaging Solutions."

Concurrently, Veritiv is sharpening its focus. The firm has entered into an agreement to divest its rigid packaging division, Veritiv Containers, to TricorBraun. This transaction is anticipated to close in the first quarter of 2025. The divestiture is designed to allow Veritiv to concentrate more deeply on its core specialty packaging competencies.

A Defining Innovation for Biopharma Logistics

The centerpiece of this strategy is the market debut of TempSafe® PalletShield™. Described by the company as a category-defining innovation, this is the industry’s first pre-validated pallet shipper constructed from household-recyclable components, engineered specifically for the rigorous demands of the biopharmaceutical cold chain.

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Key product specifications include:
* Validated temperature protection exceeding five days.
* A payload capacity ranging from 558 to 596 liters.
* The ability to accommodate over 300 pounds of dry ice.

Distributed through Veritiv's extensive sales network, this solution directly targets the growing market need for high-performance, environmentally conscious cold chain logistics.

Consolidating a Leadership Position in Sustainable Packaging

These strategic actions collectively aim to establish Veritiv as a premier full-service provider of sustainable specialty packaging. The launch of the recyclable TempSafe® PalletShield™ responds to escalating demand from the biopharma industry and mirrors a broader market shift toward reusable and cost-efficient logistics options.

Since transitioning to private ownership following its acquisition by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in late 2023, Veritiv has realigned its business segments. The planned container business sale and investments in innovative products like the new cold chain solution underscore this focused direction. The expected completion of the Veritiv Containers divestiture in Q1 2025 stands as the next immediate milestone in this strategic journey.