Corning and BioCision Form Global Distribution Agreement

Corning Incorporated and BioCision LLC have formed an agreement designed to help laboratories standardize and simplify key steps in cell culture workflow.

On January 1, 2016, Corning will become the global distributor of BioCision products, including the CoolCell cell cryopreservation systems, CoolBox ice-free sample preparation systems, CoolRack systems, and other associated products.

BioCision’s technologies are designed to standardize temperature-sensitive areas of the cell culture workflow, making sample handling more consistent and experimental outcomes more reproducible. This agreement will expand the reach and availability of these products by utilizing Corning’s global sales team and worldwide distribution network.

“Corning prides itself on continuously looking for ways to improve and streamline the workflow for our cell culture customers,” said Keith Olson, Corning cell culture business director. “BioCision’s solutions improve sample handling, as well as provide eco-friendly alternatives to current methods. The addition of BioCision products is a perfect complement to our expanding cell culture portfolio of vessels, surfaces and media.”

“Corning is a preeminent life science research company that shares our commitment to deliver high quality research tools to our mutual customers,” said Rolf Ehrhardt, chief executive officer, BioCision. “This agreement provides unparalleled access to our workflow standardization solutions and also allows BioCision to focus further on innovation in sample and drug product handling.”

The products covered in the Corning and BioCision agreement include: CoolCell alcohol-free cell freezing containers; CoolBox ice-free bench top cooling systems; CoolRack, CoolSink, and ThermalTray thermo-conductive sample tube and plate modules; TruCool ice pans and buckets; and CryoCeps cryogenic vial grippers.