Montana Cryogenic Engineering Firm Expands to Europe

Four9 Design, a Billings, Montana based manufacturer of 4K cryostats, specializes in providing high-quality cryogenic equipment. Their systems are used by universities and research groups around the world for performing experiments in the emerging quantum computing market. Four9 Design is uniquely positioned to serve the quantum industry thanks to their innovative approach in cryogenic engineering.

In the fall of 2023, Four9 Design received an order from a major research institution in the United Kingdom. This order was for a high-value custom-engineered device to be used in atomic experimentation. Four9 Design reached out to the U.S. Commercial Service - Montana (CS Montana) office for assistance with U.S. export controls, reporting requirements and how to navigate the U.K.’s value added tax.

Thanks to the support provided by CS Montana, Four9 Design’s efficient handling of the export clearance and reporting process, international logistics, and taxes ensured the shipment arrived on time and without issues.

“As a remote, rural state, Montana lacks the export support infrastructure that the more populated, larger states enjoy. We’re very pleased that we can call on the Montana Commercial Service office for marketing support and technical assistance whenever we need it.”  - – Caleb Schreibeis, Owner, Four9 Design