Planer

Planer plc has a rich history that dates back to the 1950s, evolving from GV Planer Ltd., a design and research consultancy. The company has over 45 years of experience in designing, manufacturing, selling, and supporting advanced technical equipment, particularly in controlled rate freezing technology. Planer is renowned for its pioneering work in slow freezing technology for biological and medical applications. A significant milestone was the development of controlled rate freezers, which facilitated the first successful freezing of a bovine embryo in 1972. This innovation has earned the company prestigious awards, including the Queen's Award for Technology. Planer's core products are controlled rate freezers used for cryopreservation in various fields, including IVF laboratories, cord blood banking, bone marrow transplants, and the preservation of biological materials. The company adheres to strict medical device manufacturing standards, ensuring high-quality products for hospitals, IVF clinics, research institutions, and biobanks globally.

• Employees 45
• Founded 1973