What Zhongke Meiling Cryogenics Co. does

Zhongke Meiling Cryogenics Co. (operating as Meling Biomedical) is a Chinese manufacturer headquartered in Hefei, Anhui Province, specializing in cryogenic refrigeration equipment for life sciences and healthcare applications. Its product portfolio centers on ultra-low temperature freezers operating between -86°C and -164°C, pharmacy refrigerators operating at 2-8°C, biomedical freezers (-10°C to -40°C), blood bank refrigerators (4°C), and combined refrigerator/freezer units, supported by an adjacent product family of refrigerated centrifuges, biological safety cabinets, laminar flow cabinets, liquid nitrogen tanks, and cold rooms for industrial-scale storage. The technical platform is differentiated by dual-cooling and cascade variable-frequency refrigeration architectures using hydrocarbon refrigerants (R290/R170), 6-sided VIP vacuum insulation, and adaptive compressor controls; flagship products include the M-Twindrive DW-HL780, M-Cascade DW-HL528S, and the DW-HL1008S claimed as the world's largest 1008L ULT freezer. The company operates from an 85,000 sq.m. industrial plant and a 5,000 sq.m. R&D center with 200+ engineers.

The company's revenue model is hardware sales through a hybrid go-to-market: direct enterprise field sales organized into regional divisions (Africa, Middle East, Asia, Europe, Latin America) engaging hospitals, universities, and research institutions, alongside an authorized overseas distributor network in 100+ countries, supported by tender participation for UN/government buyers. Pricing is quote-based, project-negotiated, and multi-year for large accounts; no public pricing list is disclosed. Customer segments include corporate laboratories and research institutions, hospitals and healthcare facilities, blood bank stations, colleges and universities, pharmaceutical factories, and sanitation/anti-epidemic stations. Named reference customers span Pfizer, Turkish Red Cross, Tsinghua University, Chulalongkorn University, King Saud University, BGI, Walvax, and UNOPS (Madagascar, Uzbekistan projects).

The company was founded in 2002 per firmographic data (with website claims of 40+ years of technology experience), listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange in October 2022, and holds a stack of certifications including EU MDR (2025), WHO PQS (world-first under new standards, 2023), UL, ENERGY STAR, ISO 13485/9001/14001/45001, and IECEE CTF. Distribution is augmented by active participation in international exhibitions (Medica, CMEF, Arab Lab, Analytica, Thailand Lab, Africa Health) and an annual distributor conference. The company employs 501-1,000 staff and operates multi-language websites (English, French, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese).

Name

Zhongke Meiling Cryogenics Co.

Legal name

Zhongke Meiling Cryogenics Co., Ltd.

Website

https://melingbiomedical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Zhongke Meiling Cryogenics Co. (Meling Biomedical) is a Chinese manufacturer of ultra-low temperature freezers, pharmacy refrigerators, blood bank refrigerators, centrifuges, and related cold chain equipment serving hospitals, research institutions, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and international organizations across 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory and Medical Refrigeration Equipment

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN) (HLAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cold Chain, Cryopreservation & Biologics Storage/Handling Technologies (HLAAAJAN), Biologics, Vaccines & Ultra-Low Temperature (ULT) Storage (TLALABAG), Cold Chain & Temperature-Controlled Packaging (Insulated Shippers, Gel Packs) (IMALAIAG)

Keywords

• Ultra-low temperature freezers
• Pharmacy refrigeration equipment
• Blood bank refrigerators
• Cryogenic cold storage
• Laboratory cold chain

Headquarters

HQ city

Hefei

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory/Cryogenic Equipment Sales: Direct sales of ultra-low temperature freezers, pharmaceutical refrigerators, biomedical freezers, blood bank refrigerators, centrifuges, biological safety cabinets, liquid nitrogen tanks, and cold rooms to healthcare, research, and pharmaceutical customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Zhongke Meiling Cryogenics Co. (Meling Biomedical) manufactures and sells cryogenic and medical-grade refrigeration equipment for life sciences, including ultra-low temperature freezers (-86°C to -164°C), 2-8°C pharmacy refrigerators, blood bank refrigerators, biomedical freezers, combined refrigerator/freezer units, ice-lined refrigerators, and vaccine carriers. The portfolio also includes refrigerated centrifuges, biological safety cabinets, laminar flow cabinets, liquid nitrogen tanks, cold rooms, and laboratory consumables. Products are sold to hospitals, blood banks, universities, research institutions, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and government health agencies globally.

Product overview

Zhongke Meiling Cryogenics Co. (Meling Biomedical) is a comprehensive life science equipment manufacturer offering an integrated cold chain solution portfolio. The product lineup centers on ultra-low temperature freezers (-86°C, -40°C, -150°C to -164°C), pharmacy refrigerators (2-8°C), biomedical freezers (-10~-40°C), blood bank refrigerators (4°C), and combined refrigerator/freezer units. Supporting the core cold storage equipment are centrifuges (high-speed refrigerated, low-speed, multifunctional), biological safety cabinets (Standard and Pro Series), laminar flow cabinets, liquid nitrogen tanks (Biobank, Laboratory, and Small Vapor Phase series), and cold rooms (-10°C to -86°C). The company also provides lab consumables including freezer boxes, freezer racks, and cryo tubes. Their solutions target corporate laboratories, hospitals, blood bank stations, colleges/universities, pharmaceutical factories, and sanitation stations, with major products including the M-Twindrive DW-HL780 and M-Cascade DW-HL528S ultra-low temperature freezers, YC series pharmacy refrigerators, and specialized equipment for COVID-19 vaccine storage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TwinShield Series: -86°C Dual Cooling ULT Freezer product line with dual cooling system technology
• M-Twindrive
• M-Cascade
• ULTRA 3.0

Products and services

• Ultra Low Temperature Freezers (-86°C) Laboratory freezers capable of reaching -86°C for storage of biological samples, vaccines, and pharmaceuticals. Available in capacities from 50L to 1008L with maximum storage of 77,000 samples.
• Pharmacy Refrigerators (2-8°C) Medical-grade refrigerators operating at 2-8°C for storage of medicines, vaccines, and pharmaceuticals, with Multi-duct Vortex Air Circulation Cooling for temperature uniformity. Available in capacities from 55L to 1505L.
• Biomedical Freezers (-10°C to -40°C) Low-temperature freezers for biomedical applications operating at -10 to -25°C or -20 to -40°C. Available in 90 to 1008L capacity with multiple storage modes for laboratory and medical needs.
• Blood Bank Refrigerators (4°C) Specialized refrigerators operating at 4°C for blood storage in blood banks and hospitals. Feature Multi-duct Vortex Air Circulation Cooling, comply with EU MDR certification, available in 170 to 1380L capacity.
• Combined Refrigerator and Freezer Combination units integrating refrigeration (2-8°C) and freezing (-10 to -40°C) in a single cabinet for pharmacies and laboratories needing both storage modes.
• Vaccine Carriers Portable cold chain equipment for transport of vaccines and temperature-sensitive medical products, ensuring cold chain integrity during transportation.
• Ice Lined Refrigerators Vaccine refrigerators with ice-lined walls for enhanced temperature maintenance during power interruptions. WHO PQS certified and suitable for remote areas with unreliable electricity, maintaining cold temperature for 20+ hours during power failure.
• High-speed Refrigerated Centrifuges Laboratory centrifuges with refrigeration for high-speed separation of biological samples, featuring rapid cooling and precise temperature control for heat-sensitive samples.
• Low-speed Centrifuges Laboratory centrifuges for low-speed separation applications in clinical, pharmaceutical, and research laboratories.
• Multifunctional Refrigerated Centrifuges Versatile centrifuges combining high and low speed capabilities with refrigeration for diverse clinical, pharmaceutical, and research laboratory applications.
• Biological Safety Cabinets (Standard and Pro Series) Laboratory safety equipment providing personnel, environmental, and product protection through HEPA-filtered airflow. Standard Series for general use and Pro Series with enhanced protection for critical applications.
• Laminar Flow Cabinets
• Liquid Nitrogen Tanks (Biobank, Laboratory, and Small Vapor Phase Series) Cryogenic storage tanks maintaining temperatures below -196°C using liquid nitrogen for long-term preservation of biological samples, cell cultures, and reproductive materials in biobank and laboratory applications.
• Cryogenic Freezers (-150°C to -164°C) Ultra-deep cryogenic freezers for long-term storage of biological samples at temperatures reaching -150°C to -164°C, suitable for reproductive cells and sensitive biological materials.
• Deep Freezers (-60°C) Laboratory deep freezers operating at -60°C for storage of samples requiring very low temperatures, commonly used in research and pharmaceutical applications.
• Cold Rooms (-10°C to -86°C) Large-scale cold storage rooms capable of ultra-low temperature operation from -10°C to -86°C for industrial and research applications.
• Pharmacy Cold Rooms Cold storage rooms designed for pharmaceutical product storage at controlled temperatures to maintain drug and vaccine stability.
• Plasma Cold Rooms Cold storage facilities designed for plasma and blood product storage at precise temperatures required for blood banking operations.
• Blood Transport Boxes Portable cold chain equipment for transporting blood and blood products at controlled temperatures (typically 2-8°C or 4°C) between facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 77,000 sample capacity in single ULT freezer unit
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNOPS (United Nations Office for Project Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeling Biomedical secured UNOPS projects for supplying laboratory equipment: multipurpose refrigerated centrifuges CT-Q175R for Madagascar project to enhance diagnostic capabilities; 209 laminar flow cabinets for Uzbekistan laboratory construction. These projects represent significant breakthroughs in overseas markets.
• Zhifei LongcomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic cooperation formed with Zhifei Longcom for potential cold chain solutions integration or distribution arrangements.
• Tsinghua UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with Tsinghua University to promote integration of industry and research, with Meling products applied in national key laboratories. Represents technology leadership positioning.
• Xiamen UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership receiving New Year greetings from Xiamen University alongside Tsinghua University.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Arctiko: Danish manufacturer specializing in ULT freezers, biomedical freezers, and blood bank refrigerators targeting laboratory and healthcare customers. Overlaps with Meling's core ULT and cold-storage product lines, and is a smaller, niche European competitor facing off against Meling in distributor and tender channels.
• Zhongshan DSB Medical: Another Chinese-based specialist in pharmacy refrigerators, blood bank refrigerators, and biomedical cold storage equipment with overlapping emerging-market customer base. Regional emerging-market competitor rather than global scale player, but directly competes with Meling's 2–8°C pharmacy and blood-bank fridge product lines.

Others

• VWR / Avantor: Global distributor and reseller of laboratory equipment including ULT freezers, pharmacy refrigerators, and cold chain consumables. Not a manufacturer but a channel participant whose portfolio overlaps Meling's products and which influences end-customer buying decisions through distribution contracts and preferred-vendor agreements.

Direct peers

• B Medical Systems: Luxembourg-based specialist in vaccine cold chain (solar direct-drive refrigerators, ice-lined refrigerators, blood bank refrigerators) with deep WHO PQS certification and UN procurement share. Direct peer to Meling in WHO PQS ice-lined refrigerators and the cross-cutting blood-bank/vaccine cold chain segment.
• Helmer Scientific: US-based manufacturer of blood bank refrigerators, plasma freezers, and pharmacy/medical-grade cold storage sold into hospitals and blood centers. Direct competitor to Meling in the blood-bank refrigerator category (4°C storage) with overlapping customer base of hospitals and blood collection agencies.
• PHC Holdings (PHCbi): PHCbi (formerly Panasonic Healthcare) is a top-tier global vendor of ULT freezers, biomedical freezers, and pharmaceutical-grade pharmacy refrigerators used widely in pharma, academic, and clinical research settings. Comparable product category, customer base, and premium pricing positioning make it one of Meling's most direct global rivals.
• Haier Biomedical: Chinese-headquartered life-science refrigeration manufacturer offering ULT freezers, pharmacy refrigerators, blood bank units, and automated biobanking systems with overlapping product lines and similar emerging-markets distributor model. Haier is Meling's closest direct competitor given shared origin, technology base, and global channels.
• Binder GmbH: German manufacturer of laboratory and medical refrigeration including ultra-low temperature freezers, cooling incubators, and CO2 incubators sold into research, pharma, and clinical labs. Comparable product portfolio and European customer overlap make Binder a relevant benchmark for Meling's EU MDR-certified ULT and pharmacy lines.
• Eppendorf: German manufacturer of premium laboratory equipment including ULT freezers (CryoCube/Freezer series), centrifuges, and CO2 incubators sold into academic and biopharma labs. Overlaps directly with Meling's ULT freezer and refrigerated centrifuge lines, and is a benchmark competitor in the European academic/lab market Meling targets with its EU MDR certification.

Broad incumbents

• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Through its Thermo Scientific laboratory equipment division, Thermo Fisher sells the world's most widely installed base of ULT freezers, CO2 incubators, and cold storage for biopharma. It competes head-on with Meling in ULT and pharmacy refrigeration, but as part of a much broader life-sciences portfolio with global service and qualification networks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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