CoolMile:: The Outreach Cooler Business Plan

The Cool Mile division of Global Cooling markets and sells the world’s only Free Piston Stirling Cooler (FSPC) vaccine refrigerator - the Outreach Cooler. Based on patented stirling technology owned by Global Cooling, the refrigerator maintains an interior temperature of 4? C under a range of ambient temperatures as high as 43?C. The key differentiating features are: • Lightweight - 32 lbs vs. 90 lbs for a comparable unit • Portable - runs on a 12V charger as well as solar power and grid electricity • Highly efficient - uses 80% less power than similar sized compression refrigerators • Reliable, Durable, Long life span - 30 years vs. 10 years • Mixed Energy Inputs – Runs efficiently on 12 volt, solar energy and grid electricity • Environmentally friendly - cools using neutral helium versus CFCs or HFCs • Price Competitive - $2000 USD These features make the Outreach Cooler the perfect refrigerator for storage and delivery of vaccines for immunization in rural health centers, especially in low and middle-income countries. Most vaccines must be kept at 5?C or below to remain viable. Currently, over 50% of vaccine doses are wasted due to exposure to heat or freezing. (PATH, 2008)