Gram Scientific ApS

What Gram Scientific ApS does

Gram Scientific ApS is a Danish private limited company that designs, develops, and manufactures high-end commercial refrigerators and freezers for biostorage applications at its factory in Vojens, Denmark. The entity was established on January 1, 2023, when it acquired ownership of Gram BioLine from Gram Commercial (filial af Hoshizaki Europe BV), separating from the larger Hoshizaki Europe BV group. Despite the new corporate structure, the company retains 120+ years of refrigeration heritage and continues to operate from manufacturing facilities originally built by Gram in the 1960s-70s. It markets under the Gram BioLine brand, positioning itself as one of the few remaining manufacturers of commercial refrigerators and freezers in Denmark.

The product portfolio spans seven distinct lines targeting regulated and temperature-critical environments: BIOULTRA (premium laboratory/pharmaceutical), BIOPLUS (standard laboratory), BIOMIDI (mid-size), BIOCOMPACT II (compact), BIOBLOOD (blood bank specialization), BIOBASIC (entry-level), and ExGuard (explosion-proof for ATEX hazardous environments). Products serve life sciences and healthcare customers — including laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical facilities, blood banks, and tissue banks — with applications covering ATEX, GMP, GLP, general lab, medicine, tissue, and blood storage. The company holds ISO 14001 environmental management certification and references Danish Food Agency control reports for select product segments.

The business operates on a direct, quotation-based B2B sales model via the company website and direct contact channels, targeting enterprise buyers globally. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of specialized refrigeration equipment, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct rather than through third-party resellers, and the company emphasizes "Made in Denmark" manufacturing quality, long-term product stewardship, and continuity of the Gram BioLine structure as core go-to-market differentiators. No funding rounds, institutional investors, or quantified revenue/headcount figures are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Gram Scientific ApS

Legal name

Gram Scientific ApS

Website

https://gram-scientific.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gram Scientific ApS is a Danish manufacturer of high-end commercial refrigerators and freezers for biostorage, serving laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, medical facilities, blood banks, and tissue banks globally from its Vojens, Denmark factory under the Gram BioLine brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Biostorage Refrigeration

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Bioprocess Facility, Cleanroom & Utility Systems (HVAC, WFI, CIP/SIP, containment) (HLAAAJAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial refrigeration
• Biostorage freezers
• Laboratory refrigerators
• Blood bank storage
• Pharmaceutical cold storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Vojens

HQ country

Denmark

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. Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Sales: Sale of high-end commercial refrigerators and freezers designed for environments where stable temperature is critical. Products include ExGuard, BIOULTRA, BIOPLUS, BIOMIDI, BIOCOMPACT II, BIOBLOOD, and BIOBASIC lines.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Gram Scientific ApS designs, develops, and manufactures high-end commercial refrigeration and freezing solutions for biostorage applications. The product portfolio includes the BIOULTRA, BIOPLUS, BIOMIDI, BIOCOMPACT II, BIOBLOOD, BIOBASIC, and ExGuard lines, sold to laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, blood banks, tissue banks, and medical facilities requiring stable temperature control. All products are made at the company's factory in Vojens, Denmark, and marketed under the Gram BioLine brand.

Product overview

Gram Scientific ApS is a Danish manufacturer of high-end commercial refrigeration and freezing solutions for biostorage applications. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of temperature-controlled storage products including BIOULTRA (premium laboratory model), BIOPLUS (standard laboratory model), BIOMIDI (mid-size unit), BIOCOMPACT II (compact model), BIOBLOOD (blood storage specialist), BIOBASIC (entry-level option), and ExGuard (explosion-proof for hazardous environments). All products are designed, developed, and manufactured at the company's factory in Vojens, Denmark, and are marketed under the Gram BioLine brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BIOULTRA

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Helmer Scientific: US-based manufacturer of medical-grade and laboratory-grade refrigerators, freezers, and platelet storage systems. Directly comparable as a specialty manufacturer focused on blood bank, pharmacy, and laboratory cold storage applications similar to Gram BioLine's portfolio.
• Eppendorf: German-headquartered manufacturer of laboratory equipment including premium ultra-low temperature freezers and refrigerated storage for biological samples. Closely comparable to Gram Scientific in targeting life-sciences customers with temperature-controlled storage solutions, though Eppendorf operates at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• B Medical Systems: Luxembourg-based manufacturer specializing in medical and laboratory refrigeration including blood bank refrigerators, vaccine cold chain, and ultra-low temperature freezers. Directly comparable niche specialty player serving blood banks, labs, and healthcare with regulated-grade refrigeration.
• Philipp Kirsch GmbH: German family-owned manufacturer of laboratory, medical, and pharmaceutical refrigerators and freezers. Comparable to Gram Scientific as a European specialty manufacturer of high-quality biostorage and medical refrigeration equipment serving pharmacies, hospitals, and laboratories.
• Fiocchetti Scienze Accessori: Italian manufacturer of professional refrigerators and freezers for laboratories, pharmacies, and blood banks. Closely comparable specialty European manufacturer with a similar product range covering biostorage, blood storage, and pharmacy-grade refrigeration.

Broad incumbents

• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global life-sciences tools giant offering laboratory refrigerators, freezers, and cold storage under its Laboratory Products and Services segment. Comparable as it overlaps with Gram's biostorage category, but operates at vastly larger scale with broader consumables, instruments, and services portfolio.
• Dometic: Swedish-listed global manufacturer of mobile and specialty refrigeration including medical and laboratory cooling applications. Comparable in commercial refrigeration engineering, though Dometic's portfolio spans RV, marine, and outdoor cooling rather than dedicated biostorage focus.
• Hoshizaki Europe: Former parent of Gram Scientific's BioLine operations until the January 2023 spin-off. Comparable as a leading commercial refrigeration and foodservice equipment manufacturer in Europe, though its focus is broader foodservice and ice machinery rather than specialized biostorage.
• Liebherr: Major German appliance and refrigeration manufacturer with a scientific and laboratory refrigeration product line. Comparable in commercial refrigeration engineering expertise but operates across consumer appliances, mining, and construction, making biostorage a small slice of overall revenue.

Emerging players

• Aucma Medical: Chinese manufacturer of biomedical and laboratory refrigeration including blood bank refrigerators, pharmacy refrigerators, and ultra-low temperature freezers. Comparable as an emerging lower-cost alternative in the biostorage category, particularly in price-sensitive emerging markets.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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