Astoriom, a global leader in R&D sample stability and biorepository storage, continues its growth with the acquisition of Flagship Biosciences’ Biorepository‘s services in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. This strategic expansion enables Astoriom to meet the increasing demand for East Coast biorepository services and strengthen its presence across North America.
A New Chapter in Astoriom’s Expansion Strategy
With over 30 years of expertise in safeguarding samples for leading scientific and consumer R&D companies, Astoriom’s acquisition is a critical step in our M&A-driven expansion plan. The new location provides increased biorepository capacity, advanced technological capabilities, and scalability, placing us in the heart of one of the most innovative R&D hubs in the world: Research Triangle Park.
Why Research Triangle Park?
Research Triangle Park is renowned for its pioneering role in life sciences and consumer product development, housing a diverse range of world-class research institutions. This location not only brings us closer to key customers in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals but also allows us to offer our services in a region that values innovation and growth.
Meeting the Demand for Proximity and Scalability
Astoriom’s new facility in North Carolina will deliver greater flexibility, cost-effective integrated storage solutions, and closer proximity to our US customers. By acquiring Flagship Biosciences’ site, we can now offer comprehensive biorepository services with enhanced geographic reach, helping clients store and protect their valuable samples in compliance with international regulatory standards.
A Commitment to Growth and Innovation
Lori A. Ball, Chief Executive Officer of Astoriom, commented on the acquisition:
“Astoriom’s leadership in providing high-quality R&D sample stability storage for regulatory compliance has driven expanded interest by our customers in storing and protecting their biorepository sample collections within our secured facilities around the world. The acquisition of Flagship Biosciences’ North Carolina biorepository facility provides us a timely opportunity to meet the rising customer demand for biorepository storage by providing our customers with closer proximity, greater flexibility and more cost-effective integrated storage of their samples within the United States.”
What’s Next for Astoriom?
With this new facility, Astoriom is well-positioned to continue leading the way in biorepository services, ensuring the highest standards. As we continue our global expansion, we are excited to deliver even greater value to our customers and support their research and innovation.
At Astoriom, we are the global quality expert in safeguarding R&D sample assets.
For over 30 years, our customers have trusted us to secure, protect and preserve their scientific and consumer R&D product samples. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of sample stability storage, biorepository storage, disaster protection & recovery, and sample storage equipment & validation services. Our global environmentally controlled storage solutions enable our customers to safeguard the integrity and viability of their valuable sample assets to advance their research innovation. As a global leader and trusted expert in sample stability and biorepository storage solutions, our team of specialists and engineers offer international regulatory compliant quality processes and custom designed sample storage protocols to the top R&D industries worldwide.
