Single Use Support

What Single Use Support does

Single Use Support GmbH, headquartered in Kufstein, Austria, designs and manufactures single-use fluid management and cold-chain platforms for biopharmaceutical manufacturers, CDMOs, and cell-and-gene therapy producers. Its portfolio spans plate-based freeze-thaw systems (RoSS.pFTU lab-scale through XL at 500L), blast and cryogenic freezers, automated aseptic filling lines (RoSS.FILL), PUPSIT integrity testing, ultra-low-temperature storage, and cold-chain shipping containers, supported by a sterile consumables line (IRIS Single-Use Assemblies, IRIS bags, IRIS Seal) and protective shells (RoSS). The technology is vendor-agnostic and bag-independent, designed to integrate with all major single-use bag manufacturers while meeting EU GMP Annex 1 requirements.

The company operates a platform-plus-consumables business model: hardware platforms (RoSS.pFTU, RoSS.FILL, RoSS.BLST, RoSS.ULTF, RoSS.LN2F) generate upfront capital sales plus recurring consumable revenue from RoSS shells and IRIS assemblies, supplemented by qualification, validation, and engineering services and rental/financing options for lab-scale systems. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales (led by CCO Davy De Wilde, with regional directors in EMEA and APAC) with a distributor network covering Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, and Latin America; the US is served through a Massachusetts-based subsidiary.

In May 2024, Novo Holdings acquired a 60% majority stake, with founders and Danaher Corporation retaining minority positions. Subsequent leadership appointments (CEO Darren Verlenden, CCO Davy De Wilde, Chair Tim Robinson, CSMO Ania W. Payne, PhD) and a tripling of ISO 7 cleanroom capacity in Austria in October 2025 indicate an active scale-up phase targeting ADCs, mAbs, mRNA, viral vectors, cell therapies, and gene therapies across global biopharma manufacturing.

Name

Single Use Support

Legal name

Single Use Support GmbH

Website

https://susupport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Single Use Support provides single-use fluid management and cold-chain platforms (RoSS freeze-thaw, fill, storage, ship systems plus IRIS consumables) for biopharmaceutical manufacturers, CDMOs, and cell-and-gene therapy producers worldwide, with Novo Holdings holding a 60% majority stake since May 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biopharmaceutical Fluid Management Equipment

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Cold Chain, Cryopreservation & Biologics Storage/Handling Technologies (HLAAAJAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Single-Use Technologies (SUT) & Disposable Fluid Management (bags, assemblies, connectors) (HLAAAJAC), Sample Preparation, Storage & Cryogenics (Freezers, Cryovials, Cryostats) (HLAGAIAJ), Single-Use Systems Assembly & Consumables Manufacturing (Bags/Tubing/Assemblies) (HLAGAGAH), Pharmaceutical & Biologics Frozen Storage (Ultra-Low/Deep-Freeze) (TLALACAD)

Keywords

• Single-use fluid management
• Freeze-thaw platforms
• Aseptic filling systems
• Cold chain shipping
• Bioprocess containers

Headquarters

HQ city

Kufstein

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Platform Systems: Sale of freeze-thaw platforms (RoSS.pFTU series), filling systems (RoSS.FILL series), and storage solutions (RoSS.ULTF, RoSS.LN2F). Equipment sold directly to biopharma companies and CDMOs with installation, qualification, and validation services.
2. Single-Use Consumables: Recurring revenue from single-use consumables including RoSS shells, IRIS assemblies, IRIS bags, and protective packaging. Consumables purchased alongside hardware platforms and on standalone basis.
3. Services: After-sales service, qualification and validation services, engineering services, and full shipment service for customers requiring comprehensive support.
4. Financing/Rental: Flexible financing models and rental options offered for platform systems, allowing customers to lease equipment with refund if purchased within 3 months.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Single Use Support manufactures and sells proprietary single-use fluid management and cold chain platform systems for the biopharmaceutical industry. Its portfolio centers on plate-based freeze-thaw units (RoSS.pFTU), automated aseptic filling platforms (RoSS.FILL), ultra-low temperature storage and cryogenic freezers, cold chain shipping containers, and a range of single-use consumables including protective RoSS Shells and IRIS bioprocess containers and assemblies. The equipment and consumables are sold to biopharma manufacturers, CDMOs, and cell and gene therapy developers globally.

Product overview

Single Use Support provides advanced fluid management and cold chain solutions for the biopharmaceutical industry, operating a platform-plus-consumables architecture. Their product portfolio centers on two main platform systems: Freeze & Thaw Platforms (RoSS.pFTU series including Lab-Scale, Mid-Scale, Large-Scale, and XL; RoSS.BLST blast freezer; RoSS.ULTF ultra-low temperature storage; RoSS.SHAK thawing shaker; RoSS.LN2F cryogenic freezer; and RoSS.LODR gripper arm) and Fill & Filtration Platforms (RoSS.FILL series for Lab-Scale, CGT, Bag, Base, and Bottle filling; RoSS.PADL homogenizing/cooling; RoSS.DRAI draining system; and RoSS.PPST PUPSIT integrity testing). Supporting these platforms are Non-Sterile Consumables (RoSS Shell protective bags, RoSS.KSET small bag protection, Bottle RoSS, RoSS.SHIP cold chain container, RoSS.LIQU bag tote, RoSS.TRLY trolley, RoSS.RACK rack) and Sterile Consumables (IRIS Single-Use Assemblies, IRIS Bioprocess Containers, IRIS Seal). The solutions cover the entire liquid management process from primary packaging in bags, bag protection with shells, filling via assemblies and platforms, through to cold chain management with controlled freezing/thawing, ultra-cold freezing, and reliable shipping. Applications span antibody-drug conjugates, monoclonal antibodies, viral vectors, plasmid DNA, mRNA, vaccines, cell therapy, and gene therapy manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RoSS: Robust Storage & Shipping - product line for protecting single-use bags, including RoSS Shell, RoSS pFTU, RoSS FILL, RoSS BLST, RoSS ULTF, RoSS SHAK, RoSS LN2F, RoSS LODR, RoSS KSET, RoSS TRLY, RoSS RACK, RoSS DRAI, RoSS PPST, RoSS FRDG
• IRIS

Products and services

• RoSS.pFTU Lab-Scale Plate-based laboratory freezer for clinical studies and cGMP freezing and thawing processes. Compatible with single-use bioprocess containers from 1mL to 10L, enabling controlled freezing down to -80°C.
• RoSS.pFTU Mid-Scale Plate-based freeze-thaw system for mid-scale applications. Compatible with single-use bags up to 20L with total load up to 100L per batch.
• RoSS.pFTU Large-Scale Large-scale plate-based freeze-thaw unit for any scale and batch size. Compatible with single-use bags of all sizes and manufacturers, enabling controlled process down to -80°C of up to 400L per batch.
• RoSS.pFTU XL Extra-large automated plate-based freeze-thaw unit for 500 liters per batch of liquid substances. Compatible with 10x50L single-use bags from any vendor, featuring integrated shaker function for thawing.
• RoSS.BLST Blast Freezer GMP-compatible blast freezing and thawing system for drug substances. Suitable for any primary packaging with temperature range of -80°C to +40°C, featuring modular mobile internal rack system and optional shaking function for thawing.
• RoSS.ULTF Ultra-Low Temperature Storage Upright ultra-low temperature storage freezer for frozen drug substances down to -80°C. Contains up to 300L of drug substance with high storage density and stackability.
• RoSS.LN2F Cryogenic Freezer Cryogenic controlled rate freezer for cryopreservation down to -170°C. Enclosed platform system for dosed freezing for cell and gene therapies.
• RoSS.FILL Lab-Scale Fully automated aseptic filling platform at smallest footprint for laboratories. Fills up to 12 single-use bags in standard configuration with state-of-the-art technology for highest accuracy.
• RoSS.FILL CGT Fully automated aseptic cell and gene therapy filling system allowing multiple small single-use bags to be filled simultaneously with high filling accuracy down to 1mL/bag.
• RoSS.FILL Bag Flexible automated aseptic filling machine for aliquotation and dispensing of bulk drug substance into single-use bags. Up to 400L+/batch with highest accuracy.
• RoSS.FILL Base Flexible filling system for bulk filtration and dispensing drug substances into single-use bags with fully disposable single-use fluid path.
• RoSS.FILL Bottle Fully automated RoSS.FILL aseptic single-use bottle filling system for worry-free filling and filtration of liquid drug and non-drug substances into bottles up to 10L.
• RoSS.PADL Homogenizing and Cooling System Scalable massaging and mixing system for achieving uniform mixture in single-use bags with integrated cooling and heating for optimal temperature maintenance.
• RoSS.PPST PUPSIT System Advanced PUPSIT (Pre-Use Post Sterilization Integrity Testing) system testing integrity of up to two filters used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, meeting EU GMP Annex 1 requirements.
• RoSS Shell Safest transport solution for all available single-use bioprocess containers. Robust Storage & Shipping (RoSS) system protecting single-use bags and reducing product loss with bag-independent design.
• RoSS.SHIP Cold Chain Container Cold chain container securing storage and shipping of bulk drug substance for almost one week. Maintains below -60°C for at least 6 days with Smart Tracking & Tracing Add-on. Holds up to 55 RoSS shells.
• IRIS Single-Use Assemblies Vendor agnostic single-use assemblies manufactured at highest quality standards in ISO 7 cleanrooms. 100% customizable, dual sourcing, GMP-compatible.
• IRIS Single-Use Bioprocess Container 2D single-use bioprocess container available in sizes from 20mL to 10L with freezing capability to -85°C. Fastest possible delivery times.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced product loss through protected shell systems and controlled freeze-thaw processes
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BioPhorumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Single Use Support joined BioPhorum, a global collaboration platform bringing together biopharmaceutical manufacturers and suppliers to address industry challenges and accelerate progress. Membership reflects commitment to driving collaboration and innovation in the biopharma industry.
• Double Helix International, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese distributor representing Single Use Support products in Japan. Contact: Hideki Yamamoto ([email protected]).
• BBOCS Co., Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth Korean distributor representing Single Use Support products. Contact: Aaron Lim ([email protected]).
• Skybioscience, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth Korean distributor representing Single Use Support products. Contact: Simon Ahn ([email protected]).
• YanE Scientific Instrument (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChinese distributor representing Single Use Support products. Contact: Jimmy Xu ([email protected]).
• Mitek Lab Co., Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaiwanese distributor representing Single Use Support products. Contact: Chris Peng ([email protected]).
• HixwerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLatin American distributor representing Single Use Support products. Contact: Matias Meyer ([email protected]).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• BioLife Solutions: BioLife Solutions provides cold chain and cryopreservation solutions (biopreservation media, storage, and shippers) specifically for cell and gene therapies. Overlaps with Single Use Support's RoSS.LN2F and cold chain shipping offerings in the high-value CGT segment where product loss during cryopreservation is critical.
• B Medical Systems: B Medical Systems specializes in cold chain solutions for medical and pharmaceutical applications, including ultra-low temperature freezers and vaccine cold chain equipment. Comparable to Single Use Support's RoSS.ULTF and RoSS.SHIP offerings for biologics and vaccine distribution.

Direct peers

• Sartorius: Sartorius is a leading bioprocessing solutions provider offering single-use bioreactors, fluid management, filtration, and freeze-thaw platforms alongside consumables. Competes directly with Single Use Support in single-use bioprocessing infrastructure for biologics and cell/gene therapy manufacturers.
• Cytiva: Cytiva (formerly GE Healthcare Life Sciences, now Danaher-owned) is the largest single-use bioprocessing equipment and consumables provider, offering freeze-thaw platforms (VIA Freeze), single-use bioreactors, fluid management, and fill-finish solutions. Directly competes with Single Use Support across freeze-thaw, aseptic filling, and single-use assemblies for biopharma customers.
• Pall Corporation: Pall Corporation (Danaher) manufactures single-use bioprocessing systems, fluid handling assemblies, and biopharmaceutical filtration. Pall is both a prior investor in Single Use Support and a direct competitor in single-use assemblies and fluid management platforms for biopharma manufacturers.

Regional players

• BINDER GmbH: BINDER manufactures incubation, drying, and ultra-low temperature freezers used in pharmaceutical, biotech, and laboratory applications. Strong European presence comparable to Single Use Support's Austrian/German market footprint; overlaps on cold storage equipment for bioprocessing.
• Helmer Scientific: Helmer Scientific produces cold storage equipment including ultra-low freezers, plasma freezers, and pharmaceutical-grade refrigerators primarily serving North American healthcare and biopharma markets. Comparable to Single Use Support's RoSS.ULTF cold storage line, though with a stronger North American healthcare footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Eppendorf: Eppendorf manufactures laboratory equipment including ultra-low temperature freezers, bioreactors, and bioprocess consumables used in pharma and biotech. Competes with Single Use Support on cold storage infrastructure and smaller-scale bioprocessing equipment for biopharma R&D and manufacturing.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a broad bioproduction portfolio including single-use systems, cold storage (TSX and Heracell freezers), fill-finish equipment, and consumables through its Patheon CDMO and bioproduction segments. Overlaps with Single Use Support across freeze-thaw, cold chain, and fill-finish for biopharma manufacturers.
• Merck KGaA (MilliporeSigma): Merck's Life Science segment (MilliporeSigma) offers Mobius single-use bioprocessing, freeze-thaw solutions, aseptic fill-finish, and an extensive consumables catalog. Competes with Single Use Support across fluid management, freeze-thaw, and single-use assemblies, with significantly broader scale and global reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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