Strategic fit EPL Archives specializes in regulated research material preservation and lifecycle management, aligning well with life sciences and biotech firms that require compliant, secure material handling and long-term archival services. Potential upsell to Avantor clients and partners who need robust record-keeping for regulated substances and manufacturing inputs.

Expand through partnerships Given Avantor's active partnerships and expanded collaborations (Population Council, Sartorius, Takeda-related decarbonization initiatives), there is an opportunity to position EPL as a trusted add-on provider for compliant material cataloging and secure storage across joint projects, especially in regions with stringent regulatory requirements.

Cross-sell to Global Ops With EPL operating internationally and Avantor’s global footprint, there is potential to offer EPL’s Centers of Excellence to standardize and optimize material preservation across multiple sites, reducing risk and ensuring consistent compliance for multinational research, development, and manufacturing programs.

Tech-enabled efficiency EPL’s tech stack—ranging from databases to UNIX shell automation and collaboration tools—can be showcased as enabling secure, auditable material management workflows. Present case studies on operational efficiency gains, data integrity, and regulatory-ready documentation to drive interest from growth-stage biotech and contract research organizations.

Financially aligned With EPL’s size and the target market’s revenue scale (revenue indicators in the single-digit millions) and Avantor’s growth trajectory, propose packaged service bundles with scalable pricing, focusing on compliant archival services that reduce waste, improve traceability, and lower risk-related costs for regulated product development and commercialization.