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Kinda like that Coor’s Light “cold-activated can,” only for vaccines

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* And it’s made by an Illinois company…

Zebra Technologies has played a role in coronavirus testing to fight off the pandemic, and now the barcode company has a new role to play in preventing the deadly virus from spreading further, CEO Anders Gustaffson told CNBC’s Jim Cramer Friday.

While Zebra’s products have been used for tracking samples from mass tracking sites, the company is also being counted on for vaccine distributions in what’s known as cold chain, a temperature-controlled supply chain.

“Our vaccine vial labels,” which can also be used on boxes and pallets “will change color based on the temperature exposure,” Gustaffson said in a “Mad Money” interview.

The labels come from Temptime, a manufacturer of temperature monitoring solutions for the health-care industry that the Lincolnshire, Illinois-based company acquired nearly two years ago.

Pretty darned cool.

Thanks to Mark Denzler at the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association for the tip.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Dec 16, 20 @ 2:12 pm

Comments

So Saturday Night Live was not too far off the mark in their “Cold Open” Saturday night?

Comment by Nearly Normal Wednesday, Dec 16, 20 @ 2:30 pm
This vaccine is an incredibly heavy lift from jump street.

So many incredible people and unbelievable businesses are moving heaven and earth and inventing and creating, very proud of Illinois’ role.

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Dec 16, 20 @ 2:32 pm
Saturday Night Live proves that truth is stranger than fiction.

Comment by SouthSide Markie Wednesday, Dec 16, 20 @ 2:34 pm
=Saturday Night Live proves that truth is stranger than fiction.=

The entire last year proved that.

Comment by JoanP Wednesday, Dec 16, 20 @ 2:49 pm
Way to go Illinois!

Comment by Mama Wednesday, Dec 16, 20 @ 2:53 pm
That’s really neat.

Sthg else cool I discovered today: the U.S.’ 2nd-largest producer of dry ice is a Decatur firm - Continental Carbonic.

Comment by dbk Wednesday, Dec 16, 20 @ 3:12 pm
Can’t resist piling on to all the good work being done in Illinois. Last week I received particularly well-designed face shields from WeatherTech, not only manufactured in the USA but headquarters is based in Bolingbrook.

Comment by yinn Wednesday, Dec 16, 20 @ 5:04 pm
Yinn

Do you still wear a mask with the face shield. If not then you might as well not wear it according to CDC.

Comment by The Dude Wednesday, Dec 16, 20 @ 7:06 pm