In 2017, after reaching an agreement with Weldcoa, Cryostar USA took over Absolute Zero Cryogenics. In July 2018, Cryostar opened a new site in Belvidere Illionois, specialized in customer service for distribution equipment, including both piston pumps and centrifugal pumps. It also keeps a vast number of replacement parts in stock to support local customers and minmize equipment downtime.