Case Study

Astoriom Strengthens Biorepository Operations with Rees Monitoring System

Author: Rees Scientific

Oct 7, 2025

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Client Profile

Client: Astoriom

Locations: Global presence with multiple sites in the US (East and West Coast), the UK, and Ireland

Industry: Stability Storage, Biorepository, Service & Recovery, Disaster Recovery

Departments Served: Sample Management, Biorepository Operations, CAP-accredited Storage Facilities

"The system makes a difference every day. Especially when something goes wrong in the middle of the night, the system is there to let me know something is up. It allows us to be proactive, like when the door alarm goes off, we can get to it before it causes a unit to warm up.”

 — Katie Barnard, Sample Management Supervisor, Astoriom

Client Needs & Relationship

Astoriom, a global provider of stability and biorepository storage, operates facilities throughout the U.S. and Europe, supporting more than 20 industries. At the RTP location, the team faced challenges with an aging monitoring system that relied on paper records, lacked scalability, and offered no remote access. To maintain compliance and ensure client confidence, they required a modern, fully integrated solution.

Rees Scientific’s Solution

Astoriom selected the Rees Environmental Monitoring System for its versatility and industry reputation. The system now monitors freezers, room environments, generator ATS switches, door activity, and oxygen levels in LN₂ rooms, all backed by a failover node for uninterrupted oversight. With electronic records, remote access, and proactive alarms, Rees provided a modern, scalable solution that reduced administrative burden and strengthened compliance.

Results of the System

At the RTP site, the Rees system streamlined operations by automating monitoring, eliminating paper records, and delivering real-time visibility. Staff now respond quickly to events such as power interruptions or open doors, while clients gain assurance through greater transparency and strengthened compliance. With preventive monitoring and built-in failover protection, Astoriom is equipped to safeguard critical samples and sustain operational efficiency.

Key Takeaways

  • The outdated, paper-heavy system was replaced with Rees’ electronic monitoring, which improved efficiency and audit readiness.
  • The failover node ensured uninterrupted monitoring.
  • Automating processes such as temperature and low-power alerts freed staff from administrative tasks.
  • The new system will scale with Astoriom’s growth, allowing them more freedom in the future.

To learn more about Astoriom’s partnership with Rees Scientific, check out the full case study.

 

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