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Azenta

#4037

Rank

$2.3B

Marketcap

US United States

Country

Azenta
Leadership team

Dr. Stephen S. Schwartz (CEO, Pres & Director)

Mr. Lindon G. Robertson (Exec. VP & CFO)

Mr. Robin Vacha (Sr. VP of Global Operations)

Products/ Services
Biopharma, Biotechnology, Life Science
Number of Employees
1,000 - 20,000
Headquarters
Larkspur, California, United States
Established
1978
Company Registration
SEC CIK number: 0000933974
Revenue
500M - 1B
Traded as
AZTA
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Overview
Location
Summary
Azenta, Inc. provides life science sample exploration and management solutions for the life sciences market in North America, Europe, China, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company operates through two reportable segments, Life Sciences Products and Life Sciences Services. The Life Sciences Products segment offers automated cold sample management systems for compound and biological sample storage; equipment for sample preparation and handling; consumables; and instruments that help customers in managing samples throughout their research discovery and development workflows. The Life Sciences Services segment provides comprehensive sample management programs, integrated cold chain solutions, informatics, and sample-based laboratory services to advance scientific research and support drug development. This segment's services include sample storage, genomic sequencing, gene synthesis, laboratory processing, laboratory analysis, biospecimen procurement, and other support services. It serves a range of life science customers, including pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, biorepositories, and research institutes. The company was formerly known as Brooks Automation, Inc. and changed its name to Azenta, Inc. in December 2021. Azenta, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
History

Brooks Automation was set up in 1978 and incorporated in 1994.

In 2002, Brooks Automation, Inc. completed the acquisition of Intelligent Automation Systems, Inc. of Cambridge, Massachusetts, a custom automation company with technology and products for the semiconductor, photonics and life sciences industries.Brooks Automation acquired the Celigo automated Cell Cytometer product line from Cyntellect, Inc in 2011. The same year, Brooks acquired Nexus Biosystems, which produced compound and sample management systems. The following year the company acquired intangible assets from Intevac, Inc. and acquired Crossing Automation Inc.In October 2012, Brooks Automation entered into an agreement to acquire Crossing Automation Inc.In April 2014, Brooks Automation entered into an agreement to sell its Granville-Phillips division to MKS Instruments.Brooks closed the sale of Granville-Phillips to MKS Instruments on May 30, 2014.Brooks automation announced the acquisition of Biostorage Technologies on 1 December 2015 In 2017 Brooks acquired 4titude, a maker of scientific tools and consumables, while in 2018, Brooks acquired GENEWIZ, a genomics services provider as part of their life sciences division's expansion.In November 2021 Brooks Automation Inc. split into two entities, Brooks Automation and Azenta Life Sciences. The latter will focus exclusively on their life science division.In August 2022, Azenta Life Sciences has come to a definitive agreement to acquire B Medical Systems S.á.r.l., in a transaction of approx. €410 million is expected to be completed by October 2022.

Mission
Azenta is dedicated to producing top-notch products that enhance the lives of our customers.
Vision
Our vision is to revolutionize the way we live and create a better, more connected world.
Key Team

Mr. Michael Paulo (VP and Chief Information & Digital Officer)

Sara Silverman (Head of Investor Relations)

Mr. Jason W. Joseph (Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec.)

Mr. John E. O'Brien (Sr. VP of Corp. Devel.)

Ms. Kimberly Crowley (Sr. VP & Chief HR Officer)

Ms. Claribel Purcell (Sr. VP of Global Sales)

Mr. J. Robert Woodward (Sr. VP of Global Quality & Regulatory)

Recognition and Awards
Azenta has been recognized with several awards, such as the Red Dot Award for Product Design, the Good Design Award, and the iF Design Award.
References
Azenta
Leadership team

Dr. Stephen S. Schwartz (CEO, Pres & Director)

Mr. Lindon G. Robertson (Exec. VP & CFO)

Mr. Robin Vacha (Sr. VP of Global Operations)

Products/ Services
Biopharma, Biotechnology, Life Science
Number of Employees
1,000 - 20,000
Headquarters
Larkspur, California, United States
Established
1978
Company Registration
SEC CIK number: 0000933974
Revenue
500M - 1B
Traded as
AZTA
Social Media