# Teknova > Leading producer of high-quality critical reagents for the discovery and commercialization of emerging therapies. Offers fully customizable solutions for every stage of the workflow, supporting industry leaders in emerging therapies, molecular diagnostics, and synthetic biology. State-of-the-art ISO 13485 certified manufacturing with unmatched turnaround times for custom RUO and GMP-grade products. Established in 1996. ## Core Products [Pre-poured Agar Plates](https://teknova.com/en/products/category-page.html/agar-plates.html): Teknova offers customizable pre-poured agar plates—available in flexible formats for bacterial, yeast, and fungal growth, with fast turnaround and QC assurance. [Microbial Culture Media](https://teknova.com/en/products/category-page.html/microbial-culture-media.html): Teknova offers high-quality microbial culture media—LB, Terrific Broth, EZ media—in tubes, bottles, or bags. Customizable RUO or GMP options with rapid delivery. [Buffers and Reagents](https://teknova.com/en/products/category-page.html/buffers-and-reagents.html): Get the exact buffer or reagent you need with Teknova's ready-to-use RUO and GMP options, customizable formats, expert guidance, and 27 years of experience. [Cryopreservation Media] (https://teknova.com/en/plurifreeze-cryopreservation-system.html) The PluriFreeze is a novel cryopreservation solution that includes a unique protective wash and a proven low-viscosity freezing medium with 10% DMSO. Only from Teknova. [Dry Powders] (https://teknova.com/en/products/category-page.html/dry-powders.html) Teknova offers high-quality dry powders—premixed media, agar, antibiotics, X-Gal, IPTG, and more. Batch-to-batch consistency, flexible formats, and fast turnaround fit any application. [AAV•Tek™ Solutions] (https://teknova.com/en/aav-tek-solutions.html) AAV•Tek™ Solutions—developed with gene therapy experts—offers innovative reagents to streamline the AAV workflow. [Water](https://teknova.com/en/products/category-page.html/water.html): Teknova's water is manufactured and QC tested to meet rigorous industry requirements. With flexible formats and fast turnaround, get a reliable supply to meet the most demanding applications. ## Services [Custom Manufacturing](https://teknova.com/en/services/custom-educational-page.html): Get high-quality fully custom formulations in weeks with Teknova's modular manufacturing platform. RUO, RUO+, and GMP grade. [Express•Tek℠ Production](https://teknova.com/en/services/express-tek-production.html): Get your custom order into production in days with Teknova’s Express•Tek℠ Production—featuring pre-ordered raw materials, priority manufacturing, and overnight shipping. [GMP Manufacturing](https://teknova.com/en/services/gmp.html): Teknova's GMP Manufacturing services support clinical and commercial production with ISO 13485:2016-certified facilities, flexible batch sizes, and customizable solutions. [RUO+ Manufacturing Grade](https://teknova.com/en/services/custom-educational-page/manufacturing-grades.html): Teknova's RUO+ offering that helps you bridge the gap from RUO to GMP by combining research-grade flexibility with clinical-grade production. [Stability Studies] (https://teknova.com/en/services/custom-educational-page/stability-testing.html): Teknova offers custom stability studies—including accelerated and real-time testing, freeze-thaw, sterility, and long-term data analysis—to define or extend your product’s shelf life. [Build•Tek™ Custom Configurator] (https://teknova.com/en/services/build-tek.html) Teknova’s Custom Configurator lets you easily design 1 L buffers online for your DOE—no minimums, ships in 1–2 days, starting at $119. ##Workflows [AAV Workflow] (https://www.teknova.com/en/workflows/AAV-Workflow.html) End-to-end AAV solutions for upstream and downstream workflows, including Teknova's AAV•Tek™ Solutions that can save months in your process development at the polishing step. [Plasmid Workflow] (https://teknova.com/en/workflows/Plasmid-Workflow.html): End-to-end solutions to expedite plasmid production, from selective culture media to buffers and reagents that can be used throughout the pDNA growth and purification process. ##Applications [Applications] (https://teknova.com/en/application.html): Teknova provides fully customizable culture media, buffers, and supplements for your specific application—from culture and cryopreservation to extraction, purification, and analytics. ## Industries [Industries] (https://teknova.com/en/industries.html): Teknova provides high-quality customizable reagents—media, buffers, and cryopreservation solutions—to industry leaders working in gene therapy, diagnostics, synthetic biology, and more. ## Quality [QMS and Validation] (https://teknova.com/en/quality/validation.html): Teknova's ISO 13485 certified Quality Management System ensures rigorous validation of facilities, equipment, and processes, supporting flexible and compliant reagent manufacturing. [ISO Certified Facilities] (https://teknova.com/en/quality/iso-certified-facilities.html): Teknova’s purpose-built ISO 13485 certified facilities in Hollister, CA, feature modular, GMP-compliant platforms with flexible lot sizes and automation for efficient custom reagent manufacturing. [Quality Testing](https://teknova.com/en/quality/quality-control-testing.html): Teknova performs over 20 USP-based quality control assays—including sterility, endotoxin, pH, and conductivity—to ensure the consistency and reliability of our raw materials and finished products. ##Resources [Resources](https://teknova.com/en/company/support.html#resources): Get answers to common questions with product, format, and application guides, protocols, posters, webinars and more. [About Teknova](https://teknova.com/en/company/about.html): Since 1996, Teknova has been innovating the manufacture of critical reagents for the life sciences industry to accelerate clinical breakthroughs. [Support] (https://teknova.com/en/company/support.html): Contact our experts, or download the Certificate of Analysis (COA) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for your products. [Custom Order Form] (https://teknova.com/en/services/custom-educational-page/custom-order-form.html): Customize your reagents with Teknova’s online order form—select manufacturing grade, raw materials, QC tests, format, and more to get a product made to your specifications. ## Investor Relations [Investor Overview](https://ir.teknova.com/): NASDAQ: TKNO financial information and reports [Press Releases](https://ir.teknova.com/news): Latest company announcements and press releases ## Contact [Customer Support](https://teknova.com/en/company/support.html#contact): Technical assistance and order support [Schedule Consultation](https://teknova.com/en/company/support.html#contact): Tailored presentations for specific needs ## Key Information **Stock Symbol**: NASDAQ: TKNO **Founded**: 1996 **Headquarters**: Hollister, California, USA **Facilities**: 180,000+ sq ft with 10,000+ sq ft ISO 7/8 cleanrooms **Certifications**: ISO 13485:2016 (since 2016) **Customers**: 3,000+ globally including pharma, biotech, CDMOs, and academic institutions **Specialties**: Fast turnaround custom reagents, seamless RUO to GMP scaling, batch-to-batch consistency ** Products **: Over 1,400 ready-to-ship catalog products with industry-leading turnaround times for custom products