BPC Instruments

What BPC Instruments does

BPC Instruments AB (publ) is a Swedish public company headquartered in Lund that designs, manufactures, and sells automated laboratory analytical instruments for measuring gas volume, flow, and composition in biological processes. The company's product portfolio spans core respirometer systems (AMPTS III, BPC Blue, Gas Endeavour III, BioReactor Simulator III), compact gas volume and flow meters (BPC Go, BPC Core, BPC Titan), and a 2026-vintage software and connectivity layer (Aurora software, BPC Connect multi-unit hub, BPC DAQ data acquisition unit). Its underlying measurement principle uses liquid displacement and buoyancy for precise gas quantification, enabling standardized biochemical methane potential, biodegradability, compostability, and feed-evaluation assays.

The company serves five primary use cases: biogas and biomethane feedstock analysis, biodegradability and compostability testing, animal and human nutrition research, wastewater and environmental biotechnology, and biohydrogen research. Customers span global academic institutions (Stanford, KTH, Cornell, Istanbul Technical University), industrial majors (Veolia, Shell, BASF, SABIC, Honda, Alltech), testing and certification groups (SGS and related), and government research bodies (Sandia National Laboratories, Philippines Research Institute), with instruments installed in over 90 countries.

BPC generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales of configured instruments priced between roughly €1,400 (BPC DAQ) and €54,890 (Gas Endeavour III DUO), supplemented by software (Aurora, bundled with hardware), spare parts and consumables, and a growing training and consultation revenue line anchored by the BPC Academy digital learning platform. Distribution combines a direct sales team and website quote-based ordering with a global network of authorized partners, and roughly 40% of annual revenues come from existing customers. Listed on Sweden's Spotlight Stock Market since December 2021 under ticker BPCINS, the company reported FY2025 net sales of 64.85 MSEK (3.9% YoY growth), 13.5% EBIT margin, and 9,789 KSEK net profit, moving into a new 3,600 sqm Lund facility in 2026 alongside ISO 9001 certification and recently signed partnerships with AURI and SixRing.

Name

BPC Instruments

Legal name

BPC Instruments AB

Website

https://bpcinstruments.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BPC Instruments is a Swedish public company that designs and sells automated laboratory analytical instruments for gas volume and flow measurement in biogas, biodegradability, nutrition, and wastewater applications, serving academic, industrial, and government laboratories across more than 90 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Analytical Instruments

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Analytical Instruments & Chromatography Systems (HLAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity) (IMAGAFAE), Metrology, Calibration & Testing Equipment (Balances, pH/DO, Standards) (HLAGAIAL)

Keywords

• Analytical instruments
• Biogas testing
• Biodegradability analysis
• Gas measurement systems
• Respirometry equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Lund

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Analytical Instruments Hardware: Sale of automated laboratory analytical instruments including AMPTS III, BPC Blue, Gas Endeavour III, BPC Go, BPC Connect, BPC DAQ, Bioreactor Simulator III, and supporting instruments. Primary revenue driver representing the vast majority of sales.
2. Software and Platform Services: Aurora web-based software for instrument control and data management, bundled with hardware purchases. BPC Academy provides training and consultation services with approximately 40% of annual revenues generated from existing customers.
3. Spare Parts and Consumables: Product catalogue includes official spare parts, accessories, and consumables including glassware, tubing, cables, maintenance packages, and measurement units available through quote-based ordering.
4. Training and Consultation Services: Customized training and consultation services, both in-person and digital, covering instrument setup, method guidance, data handling, maintenance, and daily use. BPC Academy provides both included and paid training options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BPC Instruments designs, manufactures and sells automated laboratory analytical instruments for gas volume and flow measurement, respirometry, and biological process analysis. The product portfolio covers respirometer systems (AMPTS III, BPC Blue, Gas Endeavour III, BioReactor Simulator III), gas volume and flow meters (BPC Go, BPC Core, BPC Titan), and supporting instruments and services. Instruments are used in biogas, biodegradability, animal nutrition, wastewater treatment and biohydrogen applications.

Product overview

BPC Instruments offers a unified analytical platform for automated laboratory gas measurement and biological process analysis, comprising core instrument systems (respirometers and gas volume/flow meters), supporting instruments, and integrated software (Aurora). The core product line includes: AMPTS III for automated BMP/SMA testing; BPC Blue for biodegradability and compostability analysis; Gas Endeavour III for gas production measurement; BioReactor Simulator III for continuous digestion studies; and BPC Go, Core, and Titan gas volume/flow meters. The platform is extended through add-on modules including BPC DAQ for data acquisition and BPC Connect for multi-unit coordination. Supporting instruments include BPC Air incubator, BPC Move agitator, Smart Agitation systems, and Bioreactors. The ecosystem is managed through Aurora web software and supported by services including BPC Academy training platform, Training and Consultation, and Analysis Service. Products serve biogas/biomethane, biodegradability/composting, animal/human nutrition, wastewater treatment, and biohydrogen applications across research, industrial, and testing laboratories in over 90 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AMPTS III Automated analytical platform for biochemical methane potential (BMP), specific methanogenic activity (SMA), and residual gas potential testing. Features 9 or 18 parallel reactors with integrated sampling, analysis, and reporting. For laboratories working with biogas and biomethane.
• BPC Blue Automated biodegradability and compostability analysis platform for aerobic and anaerobic workflows, measuring oxygen demand and gas production under controlled conditions. Available in Aerobic, Anaerobic, and Premium variants. For manufacturers, testing laboratories, and research institutions assessing biodegradability of materials.
• Gas Endeavour III Precise automated gas production and consumption analysis system for batch fermentation and biological process studies. Available in Standard (0.5L), Standard (1L) DUO, Light (2L), and Standard Light (2L) configurations.
• BioReactor Simulator III Laboratory scale system for continuous anaerobic digestion studies and process simulation, enabling users to simulate biogas production processes with minimal effort.
• BPC Go Third-generation compact gas volume and flow meter with in-built computer for precise low flow measurements of both wet and dry gases. Measurement resolution of 2 mL and 9 mL with ranges of 0.2-1500 mL/h and 1-6000 mL/h. Designed for real-time monitoring.
• BPC Core Low gas volume and flow meter with high accuracy and precision, measuring multiple channels in parallel for laboratory applications requiring simultaneous measurements.
• BPC Titan Versatile gas volume and flow meter designed for high gas production applications, complementing BPC Go and BPC Core for higher volume measurement needs.
• BPC Connect Network-based coordination hub that connects up to six BPC Go units into one centralized system with Aurora software, enabling central data storage and control across multiple units.
• BPC DAQ Data acquisition unit enabling time-synchronized logging of external sensor data alongside gas flow and volume measurements. Can connect up to four analogue sensors per BPC Go unit, reducing manual data handling and improving traceability.
• BPC Air Novel air incubator with cooling and heating in one unit, designed for temperature control in laboratory applications.
• BPC Move Compact mechanical agitator for reliable mixing in GL45 laboratory flasks, designed for leading-edge mechanical mixing in laboratory applications.
• Bioreactors

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces manual work and labor requirements for laboratory testing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AURI (Agricultural Utilization Research Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Three-year strategic collaboration to improve the quality, comparability, and decision-relevance of anaerobic digestion experimentation in the United States. BPC and AURI will work together at AURI's Bioindustrial Innovation Center in Waseca, Minnesota, focusing on applied research, workforce training, equipment training, and professional services for agricultural and bioindustrial biogas applications. AURI will publish the Minnesota Biogas Roadmap in July 2026. This non-exclusive collaboration aims to accelerate adoption of rigorous testing methodologies to support the growing U.S. biogas sector.
• SixRingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 December 2025Partnership to provide independent quality assurance and performance evaluation for biomethane producers in the EU and UK markets. BPC will conduct independent evaluations and performance audits of SixRing's Stimulose feedstock additive to support stable and efficient biomethane production. The collaboration includes a 12-month assessment package to benchmark and optimize plant performance, with transparent reporting to improve process stability and biomethane output.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mettler-Toledo: Global manufacturer of precision laboratory instruments including analytical balances, pH meters, and process analytical instrumentation; competes with BPC in laboratory measurement categories serving pharmaceutical, food, and environmental laboratories worldwide.
• Agilent Technologies: Global leader in analytical laboratory instruments including gas chromatography and mass spectrometry used in environmental and biotechnology research; overlaps with BPC in laboratory analytical testing workflows.
• Hach (Veralto): Leading provider of water and wastewater analysis instruments including respirometry and BOD measurement systems; directly comparable to BPC's wastewater treatment and environmental biotechnology applications.
• Sartorius: Provider of bioprocess solutions including bioreactors, fermentation systems, and analytical instruments for biopharmaceutical and biotechnology applications; competes in adjacent laboratory bioprocess instrumentation.
• Endress+Hauser: Major supplier of industrial process measurement instrumentation including flow, gas analysis, and analytical sensors used in wastewater treatment, biogas, and chemical plants; overlaps with BPC in gas measurement and process analytical markets.
• AMETEK: Diversified manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices including process analytical instruments and gas measurement equipment; competes with BPC in industrial and laboratory analytical instrument markets.

Direct peers

• INFORS HT: Manufacturer of laboratory bioreactors and fermentation systems for biotechnology, including anaerobic digestion and biogas research applications; directly comparable to BPC's Bioreactor Simulator III and Gas Endeavour III product lines.
• Eppendorf: Manufacturer of laboratory equipment including bioreactors and fermentation systems used in life science research and biotechnology applications; overlaps with BPC's bioreactor and biological process analysis offerings.

Regional players

• BiogasWorld / 2G Energy (process reference): European-based supplier of combined heat and power systems and biomethane plant technology with related analytical and monitoring equipment; complementary ecosystem participant to BPC's biogas laboratory instrumentation.

Emerging players

• Respirometer Systems / Challenge Technology: Niche provider of respirometry and BOD testing equipment for environmental and wastewater laboratories; competes with BPC's AMPTS III and BPC Blue platforms in biodegradability and environmental biotechnology testing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bioprocess-control-sweden-ab
• Xx.com/bioprocessctrl

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments

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