What Pacific Science does

Pacific Science, LLC is a privately held value-added reseller and integrator of temperature-controlled laboratory equipment and cold chain services for the life science industry, headquartered in Torrance, California with a secondary cGMP biorepository facility in El Segundo, California. The company does not manufacture proprietary equipment; instead, it distributes and supports products from MVE (Chart Industries), PHCbi, BINDER, So-Low, and Planer, spanning the full temperature-controlled storage range from -150°C cryogenic storage through -86°C ultra-low freezers, 2-8°C laboratory refrigerators, ICH-compliant temperature/humidity stability chambers, and CO2 incubators.

The business operates across four interconnected revenue streams: (1) hardware resale of third-party equipment, (2) cGMP offsite biobanking and stability storage managed services, (3) professional services including installation, IQ/OQ/PQ validation, calibration, repairs, and preventative maintenance, and (4) usage-based freezer and equipment rental including emergency backup. Pricing is uniformly quote-based with no public list pricing; enterprise field sales targets large pharma and academic accounts while an inside sales / website quote-request motion serves mid-market biotech and CRO customers. The company serves academic research institutions, biotech and pharmaceutical companies, clinical research organizations, government agencies, medical research institutions, and reproductive medicine (IVF) facilities.

The acquisition of Precision Stability Storage's El Segundo operations, rebranded as Pacific Science BioPharma Services, extended the company from a pure equipment distributor into managed cGMP storage, creating a vertically integrated cold chain offering across equipment, services, and outsourced biorepository operations. Distribution is exclusively direct (no third-party channel partners) and geographically limited to the United States. No funding rounds, investor backing, or revenue figures are disclosed; ownership is concentrated in private hands with 11-50 employees.

Name

Pacific Science

Legal name

Pacific Science, LLC

Website

https://pacificscience.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pacific Science, LLC is a privately held value-added reseller and integrator of temperature-controlled laboratory equipment and cold chain services for life sciences, distributing MVE, PHCbi, BINDER, So-Low, and Planer products plus cGMP biorepository operations to academic, biotech, pharma, CRO, and reproductive medicine customers in the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Cold Chain Equipment and Services

NAICS

Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740), Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (49312), Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Cryogenic Logistics (LN2 Dry Shippers, -150°C) (HLAGAMAB), Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Cold Chain Storage (2–8°C / CRT) (TLALABAF), Cold Chain, Cryopreservation & Biologics Storage/Handling Technologies (HLAAAJAN), Cold Chain & Temperature-Controlled Storage Equipment (IMAHAKAJ), Life Sciences Cold Chain Logistics (2–8°C, -20°C, -80°C) (HLAGAMAA)

Keywords

• Cryogenic storage equipment
• Laboratory cold chain services
• Ultra-low temperature freezers
• CGMP biorepository storage
• Pharmaceutical stability chambers

Headquarters

HQ city

Torrance

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Equipment Sales: Sale of temperature-controlled laboratory equipment including cryogenic storage systems, ultra-low freezers, refrigerators, stability chambers, CO2 incubators, and monitoring systems from partner manufacturers MVE, PHCbi, BINDER, So-Low, and Planer.
2. Cold Chain Services: cGMP offsite storage services (ultra-low, LN2 cryogenic, stability), cold chain logistics, consulting solutions, temperature monitoring, and biological transport/lab moving services.
3. Equipment Services: Installation, validation (IQ, OQ, PQ), calibrations, repairs, preventative maintenance plans, and freezer rental services.
4. Freezer and Equipment Rental: Short and long-term rental of laboratory freezers and temperature-controlled equipment for emergency backup, temporary capacity, or evaluation purposes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Pacific Science sells and services temperature-controlled laboratory equipment (cryogenic storage systems, ultra-low freezers, laboratory refrigerators, stability chambers, CO2 incubators, and monitoring systems) sourced from partner manufacturers including MVE, PHCbi, BINDER, So-Low, and Planer. The company also delivers integrated cold chain services including cGMP offsite biorepository storage, cold chain logistics, equipment installation/validation/calibration/repairs, preventative maintenance, freezer rental, lab moving, and temperature mapping for life science customers.

Product overview

Pacific Science, LLC is a premium laboratory equipment provider and cold chain solutions company offering a comprehensive portfolio of temperature-controlled equipment and services for life science applications. The product portfolio centers on cold storage solutions (cryogenic storage systems, ultra-low freezers from -40°C to -150°C, and laboratory refrigerators from 2°C to 8°C), stability storage (BINDER KBF-S, KMF, MKF, and MK series temperature/humidity chambers for pharmaceutical stability testing), cell culture equipment (PHCbi CO2 incubators including stackable, reach-in, and high-heat sterilization models), and monitoring systems (oxygen monitors and temperature monitoring). Pacific Science operates as both a product reseller (offering equipment from manufacturers like MVE, PHCbi, BINDER, So-Low, and Planer) and a service provider, delivering cGMP storage, cold chain logistics, equipment installation/validation/calibration/repairs, freezer rentals, lab moving services, and temperature mapping. The company serves academic research institutes, biotech companies, clinical/research institutes, CROs, government agencies, medical research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and reproductive medicine facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cryogenic Storage Products Cryogenic freezers and vapor shippers sourced from partner manufacturers (including MVE) for safely storing biological and clinical material at low temperatures, suited to IVF facilities, clinical labs, research, and biopharma applications.
• Ultra-Low Freezers Laboratory freezers operating between -40°C and -85°C, including the PHCbi VIP ECO, TwinGuard, and So-Low U-series models, for storage of biological samples, stem cells, and cell lines under stringent safety standards.
• Laboratory/Medical Refrigerators Refrigerators (2°C to 8°C) for storing critical research material, clinical samples, and vaccines in controlled environments, available in solid and glass door configurations from 23 to 74 cubic feet capacity (DH4 series).
• Temperature/Humidity Stability Chambers Stability chambers, walk-ins, and conditioners from BINDER (KBF-S, KMF, MK, MKF series) for ICH-compliant pharmaceutical stability testing and environmental simulation across 0°C to +180°C ranges with humidity control.
• Cell Culture Equipment (CO2 Incubators) PHCbi CO2 incubators (Cell-IQ series, including stackable, CytoGrow reach-in, and high-heat sterilization models) with contamination control features for cell culture applications in research and biopharma.
• Monitoring Systems Real-time monitoring systems including oxygen monitors and temperature monitors that ensure safety and integrity of temperature-controlled materials with deviation alerts.
• MVE HE 800 C Cryogenic Storage System Compact, high-performance cryogenic storage system with smaller footprint, enhanced ergonomics, and industry-leading performance for IVF, clinical lab, research, and biopharmaceutical sample management.
• cGMP Storage Services GMP-compliant offsite storage services for sensitive biological and pharmaceutical materials including ultra-low temperature, LN2 cryogenic, and stability storage, operated from the El Segundo, CA facility as Pacific Science BioPharma Services.
• Cold Chain Logistics Comprehensive cold chain logistics solutions for transporting temperature-sensitive materials with monitoring and reliability, including clinical trial supply chain management.
• Equipment Services (Installation, Validation, Calibration, Repairs) Full equipment services including installation, IQ/OQ/PQ validation, calibrations, repairs, and preventative maintenance plans for laboratory and cold storage equipment.
• Freezer Rental Short and long-term freezer rental services for emergencies, planned capacity needs, and equipment evaluation, providing backup rental equipment.
• Lab Moving Services Biological transport and laboratory moving services for relocating cold storage equipment and sensitive materials between sites.
• Temperature Mapping Services Temperature mapping services to verify uniform temperature distribution in storage areas and equipment for regulatory compliance and quality assurance.
• Preventative Maintenance Scheduled preventative maintenance plans for laboratory and cold storage equipment to optimize asset performance and reduce unplanned downtime.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12+ years of continuous service relationships documented with customers (testimonial from Medical Practice and Research Organization)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MVE (Chart Industries)coreTechnology or IntegrationMVE is a key equipment partner providing cryogenic storage systems, vapor shippers, and freezer products. Pacific Science offers MVE products including the HE 800 C cryogenic storage system, HE Series freezers with CryoVerse Connect Controller, and Fusion 800 Series cryogenic storage. MVE's BEND DON'T BREAK technology and Vapor Shield Technology are featured in Pacific Science's product portfolio.
• PHCbicoreTechnology or IntegrationPHCbi supplies ultra-low freezers, cryogenic freezers, CO2 incubators, and pharmaceutical refrigerators. Pacific Science offers PHCbi products including TwinGuard Series -86°C upright freezers, VIP ECO ultra-low freezers, Cell-IQ CO2 incubators, and pharmaceutical refrigerator/freezer combos. Partnership includes equipment sales and service support.
• BINDERcoreTechnology or IntegrationBINDER provides temperature and humidity chambers for stability testing and environmental simulation. Pacific Science offers BINDER products including KBF-S Series constant climate chambers (pharmaceutical stability), KMF Series temperature/humidity chambers, MK Series dynamic climate chambers, and MKF Series rapid change chambers. Products comply with ICH guidelines for stability testing.
• So-Low Environmental EquipmentcoreTechnology or IntegrationSo-Low manufactures ultra-low temperature freezers and laboratory refrigerators. Pacific Science distributes So-Low products including U80 and U85 series ultra-low freezers (-40°C to -85°C) and DH4 series laboratory refrigerators (2°C to 8°C) ranging from 23 to 74 cubic feet capacity.
• Planer LimitedcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlaner provides controlled rate freezers for sample preservation. Pacific Science offers the KRYO 750 Control Rate Freezer designed for freezing samples in bags, vials, and straws with precise temperature control from ambient to -160°C.
• GenVault Transport ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaboration for laboratory moving and biological transport services. GenVault provides specialized transport for cold storage equipment relocation while Pacific Science handles equipment disconnection, reinstallation, and qualification at destination. Project referenced in customer testimonial.
• Precision Stability StoragecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired by Pacific Science, transitioning from Precision Stability Storage to Pacific Science BioPharma Services. The El Segundo, CA facility now operates as part of Pacific Science's cGMP storage and biorepository services, providing stability storage and cold chain services under the Pacific Science brand.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cryoport Systems: Cryoport provides temperature-controlled logistics and biobanking solutions for life sciences, including cryogenic transport and biopharma supply chain services. Direct overlap with Pacific Science's cold chain logistics and cGMP biorepository offerings, but at significantly larger scale.
• Azenta Life Sciences (formerly Brooks Life Sciences): Azenta offers biorepository, cryogenic storage, and sample management services to pharma and academic customers, including automated cold storage. Closest direct peer to Pacific Science BioPharma Services' cGMP stability and biorepository operations, but at enterprise scale.
• LabRepCo: Independent laboratory equipment reseller serving research and clinical customers with cold storage, incubators, and lab equipment from multiple manufacturers. Closest small-scale direct peer in business model (multi-brand reseller with service), competing for similar mid-market academic and biotech accounts.
• BioLife Solutions: Provides biopreservation media, cryogenic storage, and cold chain services for cell and gene therapy customers. Comparable in targeting regenerative medicine and biopharma with cryopreservation solutions, though more focused on consumables and shipping rather than equipment.

Broad incumbents

• Stirling Ultracold: Manufacturer of ultra-low temperature freezers used in life sciences, competing with PHCbi and So-Low units that Pacific Science resells. Comparable product category (UULT freezers) but operates as a manufacturer rather than a value-added reseller and service provider.
• Chart Industries (MVE): Parent of MVE, the cryogenic storage brand Pacific Science distributes. Competes indirectly because MVE's direct sales force and other channel partners overlap with Pacific Science's customer base for cryogenic freezers and vapor shippers.
• BINDER GmbH: German manufacturer of stability, climate, and CO2 incubators whose KBF-S and KM series are resold by Pacific Science. Competes through its own US subsidiary and other distributors for the same pharmaceutical stability testing customers.
• PHC Corporation of North America (PHCbi): Manufacturer of PHCbi ultra-low freezers, CO2 incubators, and pharmaceutical refrigerators that Pacific Science resells and services. Operates its own direct sales and service network in the US, competing for the same customer pool.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific (Pharma Services): Operates large-scale stability storage, clinical trial supply chain, and biorepository services through its Pharma Services segment. Competes for the same pharmaceutical and biotech customers with cGMP storage offerings, but at vastly greater scale.
• Cardinal Health (Biopharma Services / Clinical Trial Services): Provides biopharma logistics and storage solutions including temperature-controlled distribution and clinical trial supply. Comparable service portfolio in cold chain logistics and storage for life sciences customers, operating at national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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