What Statebourne Cryogenics does

Statebourne Cryogenics Limited is a privately held UK manufacturer of cryogenic storage and containment equipment, founded in 1969 and headquartered in Washington, Tyne & Wear. The company designs and builds dewars, refrigerators, micro-bulk units, and bespoke cryogenic installations ranging from 30 ml accessories up to 20,000-litre helium vessels, primarily for biological sample storage (Bio Series, Biorack, Biostor, Biosystem, Biotrek), liquid nitrogen storage and dispensing (Cryolab, Cryostor, Cryocyl), and liquid helium and hydrogen handling (Helistor). Its core technical differentiator is a proprietary Super Vacuum insulation process enabled by an in-house HS20000 wrapping machine, which permits tighter tolerances and lower evaporation rates; products carry a 5-year vacuum warranty as standard. Statebourne serves three principal verticals — Bio-Banks and biological research, Industrial Gas companies, and Specialist Gases — and distributes across 66 markets globally through direct sales, a supplier/reseller portal, and a 2016 USA channel partnership with Kelvin International Corporation. The company makes money via three streams: capital-equipment sales of 140+ stock products and 498 total catalogue items, large bespoke installation projects (for example, a flagship 20,000-litre helium dewar for the European Spallation Source), and a recently launched Servicing and Preventative Maintenance contract business with monthly payment plans and PSSR-compliant inspections. Certification footprint spans ISO 9001:2015, Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC, Pressure Equipment Directive (PED CE 58368 2018), and an authorised in-house TPED inspection service, providing regulatory access to European and adjacent markets.

Name

Statebourne Cryogenics

Legal name

Statebourne Cryogenics Limited

Website

https://statebourne.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Statebourne Cryogenics is a UK-based, privately held manufacturer founded in 1969 that designs and builds cryogenic storage tanks, dewars, and bespoke installations for biobanks, research institutes, and industrial gas customers across 66 global markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cryogenic Storage and Dispensing Equipment

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Sample Preparation, Storage & Cryogenics (Freezers, Cryovials, Cryostats) (HLAGAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cryogenic Logistics (LN2 Dry Shippers, -150°C) (HLAGAMAB), Cold Chain Storage & Cryopreservation Services (LN2/Ultra-low) (HLAGAGAK), Cold Chain, Cryopreservation & Biologics Storage/Handling Technologies (HLAAAJAN), Cryogenic Liquids & Distribution (IMAEACAK)

Keywords

• Cryogenic storage equipment
• Liquid nitrogen dewars
• Biological sample storage
• Cryogenic solutions manufacturing
• Helium storage vessels

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cryogenic Equipment Sales: Sale of cryogenic dewars, storage tanks, refrigerators, and related hardware. Product lines include Bio Series, Biorack, Biostor, Biosystem, Biotrek, Cryolab, Cryostor, Helistor, and Cryocyl. Over 140 stock products available plus bespoke solutions.
2. Servicing and Maintenance: Full servicing, repair and preventive maintenance contracts. Includes PSSR compliance testing, pressure vessel inspection and certification, safety valve checking, and replacement parts. Monthly payment plans with quarterly to annual scheduled servicing.
3. Bespoke Cryogenic Solutions: Custom-designed and built cryogenic installations ranging from simple 20,000 litre installations to complete Biobank facilities holding hundreds of thousands of samples. Includes supply tanks, pipelines, automatic refrigerators, and integrated systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Statebourne Cryogenics designs, manufactures, and supplies cryogenic storage and dispensing equipment, including liquid nitrogen dewars and refrigerators, biological sample storage systems (Bio/Biorack/Biostor/Biosystem/Biotrek series), liquid helium dewars (Helistor), micro-bulk LN2 units (Cryocyl), and cryogenic accessories. The company also delivers bespoke cryogenic installations (pipelines, supply tanks, automatic filling systems, complete biobank facilities) and recurring servicing, preventative maintenance, and training contracts.

Product overview

Statebourne Cryogenics is a cryogenic equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of biological sample storage and industrial cryogenic products. The core offering consists of multiple product series: Bio/Biorack/Biostor/Biosystem/Biotrek series for biological sample storage (straws, cryovials, biobanks with various access modes), Cryolab and Cryostor series for liquid nitrogen storage and dispensing, Helistor series for liquid helium storage and transport, and Cryocyl series for micro-bulk LN2 solutions. The company also distributes Kelvin nitrogen gas generators and condensers. Beyond products, Statebourne provides bespoke cryogenic installation solutions (pipelines, supply tanks, automatic filling systems), comprehensive servicing and maintenance contracts, and cryogenic training services. The 5-year vacuum warranty is standard across products. Founded in 1969, the company serves 66 markets globally and operates a 5000m2 modern factory added in 2015.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bio Series Refrigerators with internal canisters for the storage of straws or cryovials on canes, enabling easy-access bulk biological sample storage. Targeted at biobanks and life sciences research labs.
• Biorack Series Ultra-low-loss storage refrigerators with internal racks capable of holding 750 to 6,000 2ml cryovials. Targeted at biological sample repositories requiring low LN2 consumption.
• Biostor Series Wide-neck refrigerators and open dewars for laboratory process, bench-top, and industrial freezing applications. Targeted at specialist laboratories and process industries.
• Biosystem Series Wide-neck easy-access biobanks for frequent-access bulk sample storage and retrieval; includes Archive Series for high-capacity storage with low LN2 consumption. Targeted at biobanks, hospitals, and medical schools.
• Biotrek Series Transportable dry-shippers for the safe movement of valuable biological samples at near-LN2 temperature. Targeted at biobanks, fertility clinics, and research labs shipping samples.
• Cryolab Series High-performance aluminium dewars for storage and dispensing of liquid nitrogen, available in 25, 35, and 50 litre capacities with dispensing solutions. Targeted at laboratories and industrial users.
• Cryostor Series Stainless steel self-pressurising dewars for storage and dispensing of liquid nitrogen, with 7 models ranging from 30 to 500 litre capacity; features include automatic pressure regulator, twin fill/decant valves, heavy-duty castors, electronic level gauge, and up to 3 Bar G pressure. Targeted at industrial gas companies and laboratory users.
• Helistor Stainless steel liquid helium dewars for storage and transport, available in capacities from 30 to 20,000 litres; TPED certified with options including electronic or DP level gauges, castor mounting, non-magnetic models, and permanent siphons. Targeted at scientific research facilities.
• Cryocyl Series Mobile and static micro-bulk liquid nitrogen storage units with all-stainless-steel construction, capacities ranging from 230 to 2,000 litres and pressure ratings from 3-32 Bar G; TPED and PED compliant. Targeted at industrial gas companies and bulk LN2 users.
• Kelvin Nitrogen Gas Generators and LN2 Condensers Small-scale nitrogen gas generators and liquid nitrogen condensers (20, 40, 50, 80, 100, 120, and 150 litres per day) manufactured by Kelvin International Corporation (Virginia, USA) and distributed via Statebourne Cryogenics. Targeted at laboratories and industrial users.
• Cryogenic Accessories, Safety and Monitoring Equipment Comprehensive range of cryogenic accessories including hoses, adapters, safety equipment, personal protective equipment (gloves, aprons, face shields, ear protectors), temperature monitoring, liquid level control, datalogging, alarms, and dispensing systems. Targeted at laboratory and industrial users of cryogenic storage equipment.
• Bespoke Cryogenic Solutions Custom-designed and built cryogenic installations including supply tanks (240 to 10,000 litres), super-insulated pipelines, internal filling systems, automatic refrigerators, fan systems, oxygen alarms, and comprehensive training. Targeted at biobanks, research institutions, hospitals, and industrial gas operators requiring turnkey cryogenic infrastructure.
• Servicing and Preventative Maintenance Contracts Full servicing, repair, and preventative maintenance contracts including PSSR 2000 pressure vessel inspections, equipment servicing, emergency call-out support, and online/telephone helpdesk. Offered on monthly payment plans with quarterly to annual scheduled servicing. Targeted at operators of existing cryogenic storage equipment.
• Cryogenic Training Installation-specific customised training delivery, group on-site tailored schemes, annual refresher visits, hazard analysis and identification, and site inspections. Targeted at organisations operating cryogenic equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hot gas bypass system can save 50% of LN2 consumption
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Kelvin International CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016Kelvin International Corporation, based in Virginia, USA, began representing Statebourne Cryogenics in the USA in 2016. They have won contracts supplying specialist tanks to the military and major research centres, and also use Statebourne products in their own OEM applications. Kelvin's range of nitrogen gas generators and liquid nitrogen condensers are now also available through Statebourne Cryogenics.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher offers an extensive portfolio of laboratory freezers, including ultra-low temperature and cryogenic storage units, plus biobanking services — a broad incumbent competing with Statebourne across the biological sample storage segment.
• Linde plc (BOC in the UK): Linde (operating as BOC in the UK) is an industrial gas major that supplies LN2 and helium as well as proprietary cryogenic equipment — a broad incumbent that competes with Statebourne's industrial gases and specialist gases lines as part of a much larger portfolio.
• Air Liquide: Air Liquide supplies industrial and specialty gases (including LN2 and helium) and integrated cryogenic equipment, competing broadly with Statebourne across industrial gas distribution and bespoke cryogenic installations.

Direct peers

• Custom Biogenic Systems: Custom Biogenic Systems designs and manufactures LN2 freezers and cryogenic storage systems specifically for biobanking and assisted reproduction — closely comparable to Statebourne's Bio, Biorack, and Biosystem product lines in clinical and IVF markets.
• Worthington Industries (Cryo-Science by Worthington): Worthington's Cryo-Science division produces LN2 cryogenic refrigerators and dewars for biobanking and life sciences, competing head-to-head with Statebourne's Biosystem and Biorack series in research and clinical sample storage.
• Cryofab: Cryofab manufactures cryogenic dewars, LN2 piping systems, and accessories — a smaller but directly comparable peer in bespoke cryogenic installations akin to Statebourne's solutions business.
• INOX India (INOXCVA): INOXCVA manufactures cryogenic liquid storage tanks (LN2, LHe, LH2) and transport vessels globally — directly comparable to Statebourne's Helistor helium dewars and Cryocyl micro-bulk LN2 units in industrial and research applications.
• Azenta Life Sciences (formerly Brooks Life Sciences / FluidX): Azenta offers automated cryogenic biobank storage systems, sample management software, and LN2 storage — a direct competitor to Statebourne's automated Biosystem installations and full biobank solution offerings.
• Chart Industries (MVE / Cryosystems): Chart Industries' MVE and Cryosystems brands manufacture cryogenic storage dewars, refrigerators, and LN2 handling equipment for biological sample storage and industrial gas distribution — directly overlapping Statebourne's Bio, Cryolab, Cryostor, and Helistor lines.

Emerging players

• Cryoport, Inc. Cryoport provides temperature-controlled (including cryogenic) logistics for life sciences, with complementary biotrek-style dry shippers — overlapping Statebourne's Biotrek transportable dry-shipper line in cell-and-gene therapy cold chains.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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