Biotech joins forces with global freight specialist

A Newcastle-based biotech company is teaming up with a South African logistics firm to expand specialist services for sensitive biological materials.

Atelerix, which has developed a pioneering hydrogel-based cell preservation system, has partnered with Rodon Global, a freight provider focused on clinical trials and drug discovery. 

Bosses say the collaboration will integrate Atelerix’s non-cryogenic technology into Rodon’s international logistics offering, allowing samples to remain viable at ambient temperatures for up to two weeks.

They add the initial agreement will see Rodon offering Atelerix’s hypothermic preservation solutions to its customers, enhancing efficiency across drug development and biomedical research workflows. 

Alastair Carrington, Atelerix chief executive, said: “The global demand for inexpensive, efficient solutions for storage and transport of biological substances is continually increasing, leading to an urgent unmet need for innovative solutions, which our experienced team can provide. 

“Working alongside Rodon and our network of global distributors, we are expanding our reach to include the booming South African life science sector, catapulting adoption of our unique technologies in the region, and beyond.”

Leonard Neil Lazarus, Rodon Global chief executive, added: “Atelerix’s innovative approach to cell preservation will revolutionise biological transport worldwide, overcoming supply chain challenges associated with temperature sensitive materials, particularly in the drug discovery and clinical research sectors. 

“This partnership represents a significant milestone and differentiator for Rodon, allowing us to overcome these challenges and continue to scale, supporting our life science customers to develop and manufacture novel therapeutics.”

The partnership also expands Atelerix’s global reach following its recent appointment of MineBio as its exclusive distributor in China.

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