New England Biolabs (UK) Ltd

New England Biolabs (U.K.) Limited, operating under the brand NEB Lyophilization Sciences, is a wholly owned subsidiary of New England Biolabs, Inc. Established in 1993, the UK entity specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of lyophilized (freeze-dried) molecular biology reagents. These reagents are crucial for applications in life sciences, including research, applied sciences, and molecular diagnostics.

In May 2021, NEB acquired Fluorogenics Limited, a UK-based lyophilization R&D service company. This acquisition led to the formation of NEB Lyophilization Sciences, combining NEB's enzymology expertise with Fluorogenics' lyophilization capabilities. The integration enables NEB to offer a comprehensive solution for customers, from enzyme discovery and characterization to lyophilization, facilitating the scaling of pilot projects to full manufacturing and global distribution.

The UK facility, located at 178 Brook Drive, Milton Park, Oxfordshire, spans 30,000 square feet and serves as NEB's