DELIVERING a high-performance, low carbon alternative for cold chain packaging is the focus of a partnership signed this week in Bangkok, Thailand.
The deal involves TomKat Global Solutions, Thai Sekisui Foam and Sekisui Foam Australia (Sekisui Pilon), with an official signing ceremony occurring at the official residence of the Australian Ambassador to Thailand.
KoolPak, developed by TomKat Global Solutions, is a reusable and recyclable packaging system designed to replace single-use polystyrene packaging in the cold chain.
The patented liner uses advanced foam materials supplied exclusively by Sekisui.
The partnership aims to combine Sekisui’s global experiences with TomKat’s design innovation to deliver a high performance, low-carbon alternative for cold chain packaging.
The signing took place during Australia’s second Green Economy business mission to Thailand, which was linked with Sustainability Expo 2025.
The agreement is said to reinforce more than six years of close ties.
“This partnership is transformative. It confirms our long-term commitment and shared belief in sustainable innovation,” said Tom Long, co-founder of TomKat Global Solutions.
“Sekisui’s commitment ensures that we can deliver high-performance, sustainable packaging at scale for global cold chains.”
Sekisui Foam Australia managing director Phil Cocking said they were “thrilled to be signing this exclusive supply agreement with TomKat Global Solutions”.
“It is a testament to the hard work of Tom and his team to have brought this concept to a commercially ready solution,” he said.
“KoolPak is a pioneering solution that combines smart technology with a commitment to the circular economy, ensuring both environmental and economic benefits."
Mr Cocking said the project aligned with Sekisui’s goal of creating innovation for the Earth.
“The signing of this agreement demonstrates the growing two-way trade and investment links between Thailand and Australia,” he said.
“It highlights shared ambitions for sustainable trade, technology transfer, and advanced manufacturing.
“Southeast Asia is emerging as a global economic powerhouse, and Australia’s commitment to climate-smart innovation and regional partnerships is supporting the region’s long-term growth.”
Australian ambassador to Thailand Angela Macdonald hosted the signing event and said the TomKat-Sekisui partnership was “a practical and innovative example of cross-country collaboration to meet our shared carbon reduction and sustainability goals”.
“Reducing waste and building greener economies is key to creating a future which benefits trade and our planet,” Dr Macdonald said.
TomKat Global Solutions co-founder Kath Long said their mission was simple, “remove polystyrene from the global cold chain”.
“This agreement accelerates our ability to deliver carbon-neutral packaging to the agri-food industry, supermarkets, seafood industry, pharmaceuticals and more,” Ms Long said.
The signing occurs as TomKat Global proceeds with a capital raise, driven by, it says, is TomKat’s global climate goals, strong intellectual property portfolio, and expanding pipeline of logistics.