PPIOC (Planned Packaging of Illinois)

PPOIC - Products & Services

Gel Packs

Our gel pack solutions protect temperature-sensitive products in transit—maintaining cold-chain integrity, reducing spoilage, and improving presentation for food, meal kits, pharmaceuticals, labs, and specialty e‑commerce.

PPIOC – Gel Packs

PPOIC – Planned Packaging

PPOIC is a Products and Services Company. We supply performance gel packs and supporting materials matched to your payload, route duration, and ambient conditions—backed by fast-turn customization and responsive delivery.

  • Machine or Handled Applications: Options for automated packing lines or manual pack-out workflows.
  • Clear, Colors, and Printed: Unprinted clear pouches, tinted gels for identification, and printed outer films for branding, handling, or compliance messaging.
  • Different Widths and Gauges: Multiple sizes, cell formats, and film gauges to fit small parcels through large insulated shippers.
  • Customized Overnight Delivery Options Available: Expedite replenishment during temperature spikes, seasonal peaks, or demand surges.

Core Gel Pack Categories

  • Standard Refrigerant Gel Packs
    • Long-lasting, non-toxic formulas designed for 2–8°C maintenance in insulated shippers.
    • Leak-resistant films with strong seals for clean pack-outs.
  • Phase Change Material (PCM) Packs
    • Defined phase change points (e.g., 0°C, 5°C, 15°C) for tighter temperature control.
    • Ideal for pharma, clinical, and high-value perishables.
  • Freezer/Deep-Chill Gel Packs
    • Enhanced cold retention profiles for frozen or sub-zero shipments.
    • Durable film structures to resist brittleness at low temps.
  • No-Sweat/Low-Condensation Packs
    • Specialized outer layers to minimize condensation and protect cartons and labels.
  • Custom Printed & Color-Coded Packs
    • Branding, handling instructions, or color identifiers by product line, route, or temperature setpoint.


Performance Engineering

  • Pack-Out Design: Right-size gel weight and count per box with liner selection to meet route duration and ambient profiles.
  • Pre-Conditioning Guidance: Standardize freeze times and staging temperatures to ensure repeatable performance.
  • Validation Support: Assistance with thermal testing, lane mapping, and documentation for quality teams.
  • Efficiency & Safety: Ergonomic pack sizes, tamper-evident options, and recommendations to reduce labor and damage.


Industries We Serve

  • Food & Meal Kits: Protein, dairy, produce—freshness and presentation preserved through last-mile.
  • Pharmaceuticals & Clinical: 2–8°C and controlled-room-temperature (CRT) lanes with validated pack-outs.
  • Laboratories & Diagnostics: Specimen transport with strict chain-of-custody requirements.
  • Specialty E‑Commerce: Chocolates, cosmetics, and heat-sensitive SKUs.

Gel Packs

Sustainability and Compliance

  • Material Options: Recyclable film structures and gel formulas where applicable; guidance for responsible disposal.
  • Source Reduction: Optimized gel weights and pack sizing to reduce total shipment mass and waste.
  • Consistency & Traceability: Lot-level tracking, specifications, and repeatability across facilities and seasons.

Planned Packaging

With our dedicated fleet of delivery trucks and strategic logistics relationships, we ensure your packaging arrives on time and as ordered—so you don’t have to worry about it. Ask about our customized overnight delivery options for critical deadlines.

Contact US

Call us at
(815)-277-5270 - Office

19558 S Harlem Ave #5,
Frankfort, IL 60423