Biotec's cold chain storage business expands
South Wales-based clinical trials supply company Biotec Services International says it is experiencing rapid growth in its cold chain storage and distribution service, particularly for biological products, and has expanded its low temperature storage facilities with the addition of new -196°C cryostores.
South Wales-based clinical trials supply company Biotec Services International says it is experiencing rapid growth in its cold chain storage and distribution service, particularly for biological products, and has expanded its low temperature storage facilities with the addition of new -196°C cryostores.
Biotec started offering ultra-low temperature (ULT) storage facilities of below -70°C for clinical trial products in 2000 and since then claims a 2000% growth in revenue from companies demanding the service. In 2009, 10% of annual revenue is from clients requiring a storage facility of below -70°C, the company said.
Biotec operations director Rachel Griffiths said: "We now offer clients -20°C, -80°C and -196°C storage facilities for their cold chain products and are currently running more than 80 clinical trials for clients across the globe. Since we moved into our purpose-built facilities last year we have a great deal more space and flexibility for the storage of temperature-sensitive products and for running a number of trials at the same time".
Biotec employs 22 operational people who are specifically trained to handle cold chain products, as well as a team of six experienced QPs to ensure that all the products handled are verified, checked and validated before distribution.