What Cryoworld does

Cryoworld B.V. is a Dutch private limited company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Wieringerwerf, the Netherlands, that designs, engineers, manufactures, tests, and services custom cryogenic systems and components for liquefied gases. Its portfolio spans vacuum-insulated piping (DN10-DN200), flexible transfer lines, phase separators, subcoolers, keep-cold devices (degassers), and LHe dewars up to 5,000L, covering liquid helium, liquid nitrogen, liquid hydrogen, LNG, and other cryogens. Customers are scientific research institutions and high-tech industrial clients with extreme-specification needs - notably CERN (HiLumi 60m flexible cryostats), ITER (Toroidal & Cryostat Cold Valve Boxes via RI Research Instruments), GSI Darmstadt (FAIR magnet testing cryostats), Linde Kryotechnik, HZB Berlin, and the Nikhef / University of Twente Einstein Telescope consortium. The company holds NEN-EN-ISO 9001:2015, EN ISO 3834-2, SCC* and VCA* certifications required for nuclear and scientific supply chains.

The business model is engineering-to-order and design-to-order project delivery, with project values ranging from €100K to €5M and long lead times driven by custom design, fabrication, and qualification. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales bundled with installation, commissioning, and maintenance services, sold exclusively through direct field sales with engineering co-selling. Marketing relies on the company website with downloadable product sheets, an active LinkedIn page, and participation in industry events such as CRYOGENICS 2019 IIR, SRF2019, Holland@CERN, and the European Cryogenics Days. The company self-reports 15-20% annual revenue growth and employs a medium-sized workforce covering engineering, production, and administration.

Cryoworld is privately held with no identified institutional investors or funding rounds; its three-member board comprises CEO Gerrie Boekel-Mosch (joined March 2021), CTO Marcel Keezer, and COO Frank Ypma, with the founder-engineers retaining technical leadership. Customer concentration is high, anchored to a small number of flagship scientific infrastructure programs, with strategic intent to broaden into the liquid-hydrogen energy economy (e.g., Aerodelft Project Phoenix).

Name

Cryoworld

Legal name

Cryoworld B.V.

Website

https://cryoworld.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cryoworld B.V. is a Netherlands-based cryogenic engineering firm that designs and manufactures custom liquid helium, liquid hydrogen, and vacuum-insulated systems for scientific research facilities and high-tech industrial clients, including CERN, ITER, and GSI Darmstadt.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cryogenic Systems and Components

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Cryogenic Liquids & Distribution (IMAEACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC), Industrial Gases (Compressed/Cryogenic) Bulk Transport (TLADALAE), Liquid Hydrogen (LH2) Storage & Cryogenic Tank Systems (EUAFAEAB)

Keywords

• Cryogenic systems engineering
• Vacuum insulated piping
• Liquid helium storage
• Cryogenic transfer lines
• Cryostat design manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Wieringerwerf

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Cryogenic Systems and Equipment: Cryoworld designs and manufactures custom cryogenic systems and components, including vacuum insulated piping, flexible transfer lines, phase separators, subcoolers, dewars, and valve boxes. Projects range from €100K to €5M and are typically engineering-to-order or design-to-order. Revenue is generated through custom manufacturing with significant engineering content.
2. Engineering and Technical Services: Cryoworld provides engineering studies, design, concept and detail engineering, manufacturing, testing, installation, start-up assistance, and maintenance services. These are bundled with equipment sales as part of complete cryogenic solutions.
3. Cryogenic Components and Consumables: Sale of cryogenic components including phase separators, subcoolers, keep cold devices, vacuum insulated piping in various sizes, flexible lines, and dewars. Standard products available alongside custom solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cryoworld designs, engineers, manufactures, and services custom cryogenic systems and components for handling liquefied gases including liquid helium (LHe), liquid nitrogen (LN2), liquid hydrogen (LH2), and LNG. The product portfolio includes vacuum insulated piping, flexible transfer lines, phase separators, subcoolers, dewars, valve boxes, and full cryostats. Projects are typically engineering-to-order or design-to-order, ranging from €100K to €5M, and serve scientific research institutions and high-tech industrial customers.

Product overview

Cryoworld is a cryogenic technology company that designs, engineers, manufactures, and services custom cryogenic systems and components. Their product portfolio includes vacuum insulated piping and transfer lines, phase separators, subcoolers, keep cold devices (degassers), and Liquid Helium storage dewars. The company provides cryogenic media handling for Liquid Helium (LHe), Liquid Nitrogen (LN2), Liquid Hydrogen (LH2), LNG, and other liquefied gases. Cryoworld's services span from design and engineering through manufacturing, testing, installation, and maintenance, serving scientific institutions and high-tech industries including CERN, ITER, and the Einstein Telescope project.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Phase Separator Reduces pressure in cryogenic liquid lines and removes gas after expansion, delivering 100% liquid at boiling temperature. Features fully electronic control with a digital controller for high-accuracy pressure control (accuracy of +/-0.2bar), designed for cryogenic media handling.
• Subcooler Improves quality of cryogenic liquid by lowering temperature below boiling point and removing gas to prevent formation for extended periods. Capacities up to 12000kg/h for LN2, enabling longer transport distances with smaller diameter lines.
• Keep Cold Device (Degasser) Electronically controlled device that removes gas from cryogenic lines, enabling liquid transport over longer distances. Replaces unreliable and high-consumption mechanical Armstrong vent devices, reduces LN2 consumption, accelerates start-up, and can be remotely switched off.
• Vacuum Insulated Piping Vacuum insulated piping from DN10 to DN200 for transport of cryogens including LN2, LOX, LHe, LH2, and LAR. Available in standard inner compensator or special outer compensation designs, with rigid line (elbows, tees, safety valves) and flexible options.
• LHe 5000L Dewar Liquid Helium storage and buffering dewar with 5000L capacity and only 0.7% loss per day. Tested and approved by CERN, with optional dewar neck insert, top pedestal, interconnecting piping, distribution valve box, and submerged heater.
• Flexible Vacuum Insulated Line Flexible cryogenic transfer line with thermal performance equal to standard rigid line. Achieves world record of less than 1W/m heatload for DN100 inner bore line at 60m single stretch length. Smallest outer diameter (175mm for DN100), fully flexible, with rugged stainless steel fire-safe protection. Tested and approved by CERN.
• Custom Cryogenic Engineering and Manufacturing Services Engineering studies, concept and detail engineering, manufacturing, testing, installation, start-up assistance, and maintenance services bundled with custom cryogenic equipment for science and high-tech industry. Projects range from €100K to €5M and address applications where no off-the-shelf solution exists.
• ITER Torus & Cryostat Cold Valve Boxes (T&C CVBs) Custom-engineered valve boxes for the ITER Organization vacuum system, operating between -269°C and +230°C and withstanding high ionizing radiation. Manufactured for RI Research Instruments, who integrate electrical and pneumatic systems before final shipment to ITER.

Quantifiable outcome

• Flexible line heatload of less than 1W/m for DN100 inner bore - a cryo world record, verified by CERN testing
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RI Research Instruments GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2022Cryoworld manufactures Torus & Cryostat Cold Valve Boxes (T&C CVBs) for RI Research Instruments, who supplies the ITER Organization. Cryoworld delivered the first 4 of 8 valve boxes. RI then completes manufacturing with electrical systems and pneumatic piping before final shipment to ITER site in France.
• NikhefcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 May 2022Nikhef (National Institute for Subatomic Physics) is collaborating with Cryoworld on the Einstein Telescope Technologies project. Cryoworld is working with Nikhef and the University of Twente on vibration-free cooling systems for the Einstein Telescope gravitational wave observatory.
• University of TwentecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 May 2022Cryoworld collaborates with the University of Twente on Einstein Telescope Technologies project, specifically researching how to recirculate cryogenic liquids and gases with extremely low vibration levels and testing these systems.
• Fusion for Energy (F4E)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 May 2022Cryoworld works with F4E (Fusion for Energy) through their manufacturing partner RI Research Instruments. F4E is the EU joint undertaking for ITER. Cryoworld delivered components for the ITER vacuum system working within this ecosystem.
• AerodelftminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2020Cryoworld supports Aerodelft's Project Phoenix, providing Liquid Hydrogen/Cryogenic system and components knowledge to help develop an aircraft that flies on liquid hydrogen fuel.
• Linde Kryotechnik AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCryoworld received assignment from Linde Kryotechnik AG to design and produce a testing facility for superconductive magnets for the FAIR project at GSI. Cryoworld worked closely with Linde and end-user GSI to develop the system.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cryomech (Brooks Automation): Manufactures cryocoolers, LN2/LHe cryostats, and cold traps used in research, medical, and semiconductor applications. Comparable as a small-to-mid specialist in bespoke cryogenic subsystems, though with stronger off-the-shelf product orientation.
• Cryostar (Air Liquide): Designs and manufactures cryogenic pumps, turbo-expanders, vaporizers, and LNG/LH2 transfer equipment. Closely overlaps with Cryoworld's cryogenic transfer and gas-handling product line for industrial gas and energy-transition applications.
• Oxford Cryosystems: UK-based specialist in cryogenic equipment for scientific instruments (cryostats, low-temperature sample environments, nitrogen boil-off systems). Directly comparable niche supplier serving science and X-ray/neutron facilities — a similar-sized specialist competing for overlapping academic and big-science budgets.
• RI Research Instruments GmbH: German specialist in particle-accelerator components (RF cavities, cryostats, vacuum systems for ITER and FAIR). Cryoworld already manufactures ITER cold valve boxes as a sub-supplier to RI; RI represents both a partner and an adjacent peer in the same big-science cryogenic supply chain.

Broad incumbents

• Chart Industries: Global leader in cryogenic equipment, including vacuum-insulated piping, dewars, and distribution systems for LNG, LH2, and industrial gases. A much larger incumbent competing with Cryoworld in the same product categories (VIPs, transfer lines, storage dewars) across the same cryogenic media.
• SHI Cryogenics Group (Sumitomo Heavy Industries): Major supplier of cryogenic cooling systems, cryopumps, and cryogenic process equipment for semiconductor, scientific, and hydrogen-energy applications. Comparable product set and customer overlap (CERN/ITER-adjacent), with broader geographic reach.
• Linde Kryotechnik (Linde Gas): Cryogenic engineering arm of Linde, building helium liquefiers, distribution systems, and large scientific cryostats (e.g., for CERN). Cryoworld is simultaneously a sub-supplier to Linde (FAIR/GSI project) and a competitor in custom cryostat and VIP work for science customers.
• Air Liquide Advanced Technologies: Subsidiary of Air Liquide engineering cryogenic systems, helium liquefiers, and distribution equipment for scientific and industrial customers (including space launch via Cryostar). Directly comparable to Cryoworld in scope, especially in LHe/LH2 systems and large-instrument cryostats.

Emerging players

• Fives Cryogenics (formerly Piriou): Supplies cryogenic distribution equipment, phase separators, and vaporizers for industrial gas and energy-transition applications. Overlaps with Cryoworld's product line in distribution hardware and serves the same hydrogen/LNG customer base.

Regional players

• INOX India: Indian manufacturer of cryogenic storage tanks, vacuum-insulated piping, and LNG/LH2 transport equipment. Comparable product portfolio to Cryoworld's VIPs, dewars, and valve boxes, primarily serving Asia rather than the European big-science market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cryoworld-bv

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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