What Astoriom does

Astoriom (legally Rochdale Bidco Limited, incorporated in England and Wales) is a privately-held global provider of regulated sample stability storage and biorepository services, founded circa 1994 and operating across the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the United States. The company serves pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, CRO/CDMO, and consumer product customers by offering temperature-controlled storage spanning ambient (+60°C) through cryogenic liquid nitrogen (-196°C), designed to comply with ICH, FDA, cGMP, GxP, CAP, CLIA, MHRA, HPRA, HTA, and USDA APHIS standards. Core offerings include ICH sample stability storage, cGMP biorepository services, custom storage design, equipment IQ/OQ/PQ validation, disaster protection and recovery, and a proprietary validated GMP-compliant Sample Storage Inventory Intelligence system with real-time monitoring and audit trails used in over 6,000 trials.

Astoriom generates revenue primarily through a pay-per-use OPEX storage model (space rental in validated temperature-controlled chambers), supplemented by managed services (disaster recovery retainers, logistics through subsidiary MTS Cryostores), professional services (calibration, IQ/OQ/PQ validation, repair), and equipment sales through subsidiary Cool Repair Scientific UK. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting pharma, biotech, medical device, and consumer product companies, combined with event-driven demand generation at major industry conferences (CPHI, MedTech Innovation Expo, London Biotech Show, Cell & Gene Therapy Summit, BPI Boston). Headquartered in Rochdale, UK, the company operates owned facilities in Nottingham, Tramore (Ireland), San Diego, Morrisville (NC), Wilson (NC), Hopedale (MA), and Fort Lauderdale (FL), with subsidiaries MTS Cryostores, Cool Repair Scientific UK, the acquired Flagship Biosciences Biorepository (RTP, NC, October 2024), and Precision Stability Storage (acquired January 2026). Notable customers include Johnson & Johnson (Janssen), Cormica, and Carolina Molecular Inc.; leadership draws from executives with prior tenures at Google, Labcorp, Covance, BioStorage Technologies, and Intertek.

Name

Astoriom

Legal name

Rochdale Bidco Limited

Website

https://astoriom.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Astoriom provides ICH-compliant sample stability storage and biorepository services across the full temperature range from +60°C to cryogenic -196°C, serving pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and CRO customers across the US, UK, and Ireland through a pay-per-use OPEX model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Stability Storage and Biorepository Services

NAICS

Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120), Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (49312), Warehousing and Storage (4931)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Cold Chain Storage & Cryopreservation Services (LN2/Ultra-low) (HLAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Cold Chain Storage (2–8°C / CRT) (TLALABAF), Biologics, Vaccines & Ultra-Low Temperature (ULT) Storage (TLALABAG), Pharmaceutical & Biologics Frozen Storage (Ultra-Low/Deep-Freeze) (TLALACAD), Medical & Clinical Specimen Frozen Storage (Labs, Biobanks) (TLALACAE), Medical Devices & Diagnostics Temperature-Controlled Storage (TLALABAH), Cold Chain, Cryopreservation & Biologics Storage/Handling Technologies (HLAAAJAN)

Keywords

• Stability storage services
• Biorepository storage solutions
• Pharmaceutical sample storage
• Cryogenic storage services
• GMP-compliant storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochdale

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Stability Storage Services: ICH-compliant sample stability storage services providing controlled-temperature environments for pharmaceutical, biotech, and consumer product samples. Revenue is generated through space rental in temperature-controlled chambers, with customers paying for the space used against a pay-per-use model.
2. Biorepository Storage Services: cGMP compliant biorepository storage for biological samples from ambient to cryogenic temperatures (-196°C). Services span from a single box of samples to lease of entire fridges and freezers, with long-term and short-term storage options.
3. Service & Validation Solutions: Equipment service, calibration, and IQ OQ PQ validation services for storage equipment both at Astoriom facilities and customer sites. Includes scheduled preventative maintenance, 24/7 emergency support, and rapid-response breakdown cover.
4. Disaster Protection & Recovery Solutions: Dedicated disaster planning and recovery contracts providing reserved space in secure stability storage or additional sample hold capacity for business continuity. Monthly retainer charges for space provision in case of disruptive incidents.
5. Sample Transportation & Logistics: Transportation services including UK transport fleet service (MTS Cryostores), global third-party partners, and sample transport containers for domestic and international shipping.
6. Laboratory Refrigeration Equipment (UK): Equipment sales and support through Cool Repair Scientific UK including laboratory refrigeration equipment, freezer and lab equipment sales, and engineering services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Astoriom provides ICH-compliant sample stability storage and cGMP biorepository services for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and consumer product companies. The company operates validated, multi-temperature storage facilities spanning from ambient +60°C to cryogenic -196°C (liquid nitrogen), with services including stability storage, biorepository, disaster recovery, equipment validation, and sample transportation across facilities in the US, UK, and Ireland.

Product overview

Astoriom offers a unified platform of integrated sample storage solutions with core offerings in ICH sample stability storage and biorepository storage services, supported by add-on modules for custom storage design, equipment service and validation, disaster protection and recovery, and inventory intelligence management. The portfolio covers the complete sample lifecycle from ambient +60°C to cryogenic -196°C storage, serving over 20 industries including biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices, and consumer products across US, UK, and Ireland facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MTS Cryostores: Specialist transport fleet service for laboratory equipment and sample transport in the UK and Europe.
• Cool Repair Scientific UK

Products and services

• Sample Stability Storage Solutions ICH-compliant sample stability storage providing controlled temperature and humidity environments across global climatic zones for pharmaceutical, biotech, and consumer product samples requiring regulatory shelf-life testing and stability studies.
• Sample Storage Biorepository Solutions cGMP-compliant biorepository storage of biological samples in the US, UK, and Ireland, with CAP-accredited services offering storage temperatures from +60°C to -196°C including cryogenic liquid nitrogen vapour-phase storage for cell lines, tissues, and biological materials.
• Sample Storage Design Solutions Custom storage design consulting and expert guidance to help biopharma clients develop compliant storage protocols for high-value samples and sensitive research materials.
• Sample Storage Service & Validation Solutions Equipment service, calibration, and IQ OQ PQ validation for storage equipment both at Astoriom facilities and customer sites, including scheduled preventative maintenance, 24/7 emergency support, and rapid-response breakdown cover delivered by field service engineers.
• Sample Storage Disaster Protection & Recovery Solutions Disaster planning and recovery contracts providing reserved space in secure stability storage or additional sample hold capacity for business continuity, with monthly retainer charges for guaranteed space provision in case of disruptive incidents.
• Sample Storage Inventory Intelligence Solutions Custom-built validated GMP-compliant sample management system with real-time reporting, robust audit trails, two-authorized-individual validation, and LIMS integration, used to conduct over 6,000 successful trials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero sample losses due to built-in redundancy and monitoring over 30+ years of operation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Carolina Molecular Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2025Strategic partnership to deliver seamless, integrated solutions for molecular testing and biospecimen storage. The collaboration combines Carolina Molecular's CAP/CLIA-certified molecular testing capabilities with Astoriom's ICH-compliant stability storage and biorepository services spanning the US, EU, and UK markets. Both Research Triangle Park, North Carolina-based companies aim to streamline workflows and reduce handling steps while maintaining sample integrity and regulatory compliance for CROs, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology companies.
• MTS CryostorescoreOthersSubsidiary company providing specialist transport vehicles for sample logistics across the UK and Europe. Enables transport of various equipment types to customer locations or to Astoriom facilities for service and validation. Part of Astoriom's integrated service offering.
• Cool Repair Scientific UKcoreOthersAcquired company and leading UK laboratory refrigeration specialist providing replacements for refrigeration equipment issues, freezer and lab equipment sales, and engineering services. Engineering team with over 50 years combined experience supporting sample storage operations.
• CormicaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner shown in Astoriom's partner logos section. Cormica is a provider of stability storage and related services, with shared leadership through Mark Hammond who serves as CEO of Cormica and Executive Chairman of Astoriom.
• Flagship BiosciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquisition of Flagship Biosciences' Biorepository services in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. This strategic expansion enables Astoriom to meet increasing demand for East Coast biorepository services and strengthen presence across North America, providing increased capacity and advanced technological capabilities in one of the most innovative R&D hubs globally.
• Precision Stability StoragecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquisition of Precision Stability Storage expanding Astoriom's US stability storage capabilities. The acquisition added facilities in Wilson (North Carolina), Fort Lauderdale (Florida), and Hopedale (Massachusetts), significantly increasing geographic coverage and operational capacity with comprehensive range of ICH-compliant environmental conditions.
• Johnson & Johnson (Janssen)minorOthersCustomer partner shown in Astoriom's strategic partners section on the website.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Vineti: Cell and gene therapy supply chain platform offering chain-of-identity and cold chain orchestration. Comparable emerging overlap in CGT cryogenic sample logistics, though more software-oriented than storage-asset-heavy.
• BioLife Solutions: Provider of cryopreservation media and storage hardware/ consumables for cell and gene therapy. Adjacent to Astoriom's cryogenic biorepository offering, focused upstream on consumables rather than storage services.

Direct peers

• Azenta Life Sciences: Formerly Brooks Life Sciences / BioStorage Technologies, Azenta is the largest direct competitor offering sample storage, biorepository, and cold-chain services to pharma and biotech globally. Highly comparable on multi-temperature storage, ICH compliance, and enterprise pharma customer base.
• Marken (UPS Healthcare): Specialty logistics provider for clinical trials and biologics including cold-chain and cryogenic transport, with adjacent biorepository capabilities. Comparable in serving pharma/biotech with temperature-sensitive sample requirements and global reach.
• Biocair: UK-based specialist courier for life sciences samples with strong cryogenic and temperature-controlled transport offering. Comparable as a life sciences-focused cold chain partner serving pharma/biotech clients, especially in the UK and Europe.
• Cryoport Systems: Specialty cryogenic logistics and storage provider for cell and gene therapy, biologics, and reproductive medicine. Comparable to Astoriom's LN2 cryopreservation and biologic cold-chain offering, particularly for CGT clients.
• Cormica: UK-based stability storage and contract lab services company sharing an executive (Mark Hammond is Chairman of Astoriom and CEO of Cormica). Operates in the same ICH stability storage market for medical devices and pharma.

Broad incumbents

• World Courier (Cencora / AmerisourceBergen): Global specialty pharmaceutical logistics provider offering temperature-controlled transport and storage for clinical and commercial drug products. Comparable offering for pharma-grade cold chain, but part of a broader distribution giant.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific (Fisher BioServices / PPD): Operates biorepository and sample management through its Clinical Trials / BioServices franchise. Overlaps with Astoriom's cryogenic and stability storage but as part of a much broader life sciences portfolio serving pharma globally.

Regional players

• CPL Scientific: UK-based CRO/CDMO offering stability storage and contract laboratory services to pharma. Comparable regional peer for ICH stability storage but with smaller geographic reach than Astoriom.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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