Astoriom has expanded its US operations through a stability storage acquisition that adds new GxP-compliant facilities in North Carolina, Florida, and Massachusetts. The acquisition of Precision Stability Storage increases GxP stability storage capacity and geographic access for laboratories managing regulated samples, stability studies, and temperature-sensitive materials.
For laboratories operating under Good Practice requirements, GxP stability storage is essential for maintaining regulatory compliance. Controlled temperature and humidity environments support product shelf-life determination, regulatory submissions, and ongoing quality monitoring. As study volumes increase and infrastructure costs rise, many laboratories are evaluating outsourced stability storage as an alternative to expanding in-house capacity.
What the stability storage acquisition adds
The stability storage acquisition incorporates Precision Stability Storage facilities in Wilson, North Carolina; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and Hopedale, Massachusetts into Astoriom’s global network. These sites are designed to support regulated stability programs requiring validated environmental controls and documented quality systems.
Available GxP stability storage conditions include long-term and intermediate stability environments, accelerated stability testing ranges, refrigerated storage at 2–8°C, freezer storage at -20°C and -80°C, cryogenic storage down to -196°C, and controlled ambient conditions. These ranges align with International Council for Harmonisation stability testing expectations commonly applied across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and regulated consumer product laboratories.
By expanding regional coverage, the acquisition is intended to improve access to compliant storage infrastructure while reducing transportation time and logistical complexity for laboratories conducting stability studies.
Why demand for GxP stability storage is increasing
Maintaining validated GxP stability storage in-house requires continuous environmental monitoring, alarm and backup power systems, documented qualification, deviation management, and ongoing quality oversight. For many laboratories, these requirements create operational and financial challenges, particularly as stability study portfolios expand.
As a result, outsourced stability storage has become a practical option for laboratories seeking scalability without facility expansion. Third-party providers offer capacity flexibility, geographic redundancy, and quality system support that can reduce internal resource strain. The growth reflected in this stability storage acquisition aligns with broader industry trends toward externalizing infrastructure-intensive laboratory services.
Implications for lab managers
For lab managers responsible for compliance, continuity, and sample integrity, expanded GxP stability storage capacity can influence long-term operational planning. Increased geographic access supports disaster recovery strategies, distributed study designs, and contingency planning for critical samples.
Consolidation among stability storage providers may also affect vendor selection and contract management. As organizations expand through acquisition, labs may encounter changes in service scope, quality system integration, or pricing structures. Lab managers assessing outsourced stability storage providers may need to reevaluate agreements to ensure alignment with internal quality and regulatory requirements.
Part of a broader consolidation trend
Astoriom described the transaction as part of its ongoing expansion strategy focused on stability storage and biorepository services. The company has completed multiple acquisitions and facility expansions in recent years, reflecting sustained demand for GxP stability storage capacity in high-growth US life sciences regions.
For laboratory leaders, this stability storage acquisition signals continued investment in off-site, compliant storage infrastructure. As regulatory expectations and sample volumes increase, access to scalable GxP stability storage remains a key operational consideration for regulated laboratories.
The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
This article was created with the assistance of Generative AI and has undergone editorial review before publishing.
