CryoPort, Inc. Supports South Mountain Pet Care with Cryogenic Logistics Solutions

LAKE FOREST, Calif., May 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Cryoport, Inc. (OTCBB: CYRXD) ("Company"), the leading provider of advanced cryogenic logistics solutions for the life sciences industry, serving markets including immunotherapies, stem cells, cell lines, clinical research organizations, vaccine manufacturers, animal health, and reproductive medicine, today announced that the Company is supporting South Mountain Pet Care ("SMPC") with cryogenic logistics solutions for its canine reproduction business.

South Mountain Pet Care and Canine Reproduction Center, based in Draper, UT, provides canine reproduction services in addition to operating a veterinary clinic and animal hospital.  They provide leading edge technology to support canine reproduction as well as general animal health.  SMPC employs a team of licensed and experienced veterinarians that are dedicated to maintaining the health and wellness of pets.        

Cryoport's best-in-class cold chain logistics solutions will support the cryogenic shipment demands from South Mountain Pet Care's canine reproduction business.  Cryoport's technology-driven chain of command capabilities will ensure the integrity of the specimen is maintained throughout the entire shipment process. The Company's validated cryogenic solutions also provide global access that can attract geographically diverse customers seeking canine reproduction services from SMPC. 

Carl L. Pew, DVM, MRCVS, Chief of Staff and Director of Reproduction Services at South Mountain Pet Care, commented, "We offer a wide array of services at South Mountain Pet Care that are supplemented with the latest advances in veterinarian technology.  Our partnership with Cryoport furthers that focus as they provide our canine reproduction business with their best-in-class cryogenic logistics solutions.  With the support of Cryoport, we can ensure our clients that their specimen is safe and secure throughout the entire reproduction process." 

Mr. Jerrell Shelton, Cryoport's Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We are excited to work with South Mountain Pet Care to advance their canine breeding services.  Cryoport is proud to support an organization that is committed to animal health and client service.  This partnership further demonstrates the rapid expansion Cryoport is experiencing as we introduce our cryogenic shipping services to a number of new and growing industries."

About Cryoport, Inc.

Cryoport is the premier provider of cryogenic logistics solutions to the life sciences industry through its purpose-built proprietary packaging, information technology and specialized cold chain logistics expertise. We provide leading edge logistics solutions for biologic materials such as immunotherapies, stem cells, CAR-T cells, and reproductive cells for clients worldwide including points-of-care, CRO's, central laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, contract manufacturers, and university researchers. Our packaging is built around our proprietary Cryoport Express® liquid nitrogen dry vapor shippers, which are validated to maintain a constant -150°C temperature for a 10 day dynamic shipment duration. Our information technology centers around our Cryoportal Logistics Management Platform, which facilitates management of the entire shipment process. Cryoport is the preferred cryogenic logistics solutions partner to the world's largest shipping companies controlling more than 85% of the world's air shipments. For more information, visit www.cryoport.com.

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