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In 1969 Richard Coy, owner of a small, high-precision... **URL:** https://coylab.com/company/ **Type:** Page **Modified:** 2025-10-13 --- ![](https://coylab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/company-page-banner.webp) Company ### A family legacy of ingenuity, precision, and collaboration for over half a century. ###### In 1969 Richard Coy, owner of a small, high-precision prototype machining company, was approached by Doctor Rolph Freter in the Microbiology Department at the University of Michigan. Together they developed the concept and design of the world’s first anaerobic chamber dedicated to microbiology research. #### From humble beginnings, Coy Laboratory Products grew into the world’s leader in anaerobic chambers. Today, Coy offers a complete line of anaerobic and hypoxic chambers and humidity control glove boxes. The flexible vinyl anaerobic chamber is manufactured and shipped around the globe as the world’s most cited anaerobic chamber. Coy’s state-of-the-art manufacturing center, just outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan, has also produced even more innovative options such as gas injection systems, the world’s only anaerobic monitor for measuring both oxygen and hydrogen, and the revolutionary hydrogen sulfide removal system. #### Powering research with over 168 papers citing Coy Labs chambers. Known for their durability, reliability, and ease of use, Coy chambers have become the gold standard for anaerobic research worldwide. [See The Citations](/research-citations/) Continuing the legacy of innovation #### Hypoxic Chambers (O2 Control) and Beyond ![](https://coylab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/History-Past-Achievements.jpg) ###### PAST ACHIEVEMENTS In the last 20 years, hypoxic chambers (O2 Control), designed for in vivo and in vitro studies, have been added to Coy’s product catalog. For the first time, researchers are able to precisely control oxygen, along with CO2 temperature and humidity, while performing sample manipulations. A complete line of dissolved oxygen sensors is also available. ![](https://coylab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/History-Recent-Achievements.jpg) ###### RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS The latest Coy product is a collaborative effort with the University of Michigan to develop an operant analgesia meter for rats. Introduced in 2011, this Mechanical Conflict-avoidance System (MCS) is a novel approach to preclinical pain studies and is another revolutionary product from Coy Labs. ![](https://coylab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Flexible-vinyl-construction-1024.jpg) ###### LOOKING AHEAD At Coy Labs, innovation is ongoing. Many of our chamber improvements have come directly from customer feedback, or observations made from our onsite support team. We will continue to work closely with researchers to develop products that push the boundaries of scientific discovery. ###### News & Articles See all News & Articles ###### Research Overview: How Coy Supported Scientific Discovery in 2025 June 15th, 2025 Posted in [Product News](Product News) ###### Research Overview: How Coy Supported Scientific Discovery in 2025 June 15th, 2025 Posted in [Product News](Product News) ###### Research Overview: How Coy Supported Scientific Discovery in 2025 June 15th, 2025 Posted in [Product News](Product News) See all News & Articles ###### Latest Whitepaper ###### Vinyl vs. Rigid Chambers: Understanding the Benefits & Extending the Lifespan of Your Anaerobic Chamber Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua. Download PDF See all Whitepapers ###### News & Articles [See all News & Articles](/news-articles/) ###### [Use Cases and Advantages of Gloveless for Vinyl Chambers](https://coylab.com/news-article/use-cases-and-advantages-of-gloveless-for-vinyl-chambers/) August 3rd, 2026 Posted in [Lab Equipment](https://coylab.com/category/lab-equipment/) ###### [Why and How of Gloveless Anaerobic Chambers](https://coylab.com/news-article/why-and-how-of-gloveless-anaerobic-chambers/) July 15th, 2026 Posted in [Product News](https://coylab.com/category/product-news/) ###### [Installation and Space Management Considerations for Coy Vinyl Anaerobic Chambers](https://coylab.com/news-article/installation-and-space-management-considerations-for-coy-vinyl-anaerobic-chambers/) June 16th, 2026 Posted in [Anaerobic Chambers](https://coylab.com/category/glove-boxes/anaerobic-chambers/) [See all News & Articles](/news-articles/) ###### Latest Whitepaper ###### The Science Behind Coy Anaerobic Chambers Laboratories worldwide—whether corporate, public and private research organizations, or universities—rely upon efficient, effective, high-quality tools to conduct research in anaerobic environments.  [Download PDF](https://coylab.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Coy_Science_-white_paperv5.pdf) [See all Whitepapers](/whitepapers/) ## Site Description From academia to industry, Coy Labs chambers have powered discovery in labs around the world for over five decades—from custom chambers built to spec, to trusted workhorses in high-stakes microbiology labs. --- **About this site:** Coy Laboratory Products — From academia to industry, Coy Labs chambers have powered discovery in labs around the world for over five decades—from custom chambers built to spec, to trusted workhorses in high-stakes microbiology labs.. 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