Chart Industries, Inc.’s Distribution and Storage Group has announced the acquisition of Cryotech International, formally known as VBS International. All products and services in Cryotech’s global brand are included in the acquisition. Cryotech is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

In a Chart press release, Gary Sandercock, President of Cryotech International, said, “Chart Industries is the leading manufacturer of LN2 storage solutions that will complement our cryogenic dispensing equipment to create complete turnkey systems. Chart’s global presence will facilitate continued geographic expansion of Cryotech’s position in food and beverage packaging.”

Cryotech provides products and services to a variety of industries, including food and beverage packaging, aerospace and defense, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and solar and electronics. Some of the products designed and manufactured under the Cryotech brand are cryogenic injectors, vacuum insulated piping systems, and manifolds. The company also repairs liquid cylinders.