What NuAire does

NuAire, Inc. is a US-incorporated manufacturer of scientific laboratory equipment and compounding pharmacy airflow products headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, founded in 1971 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kewaunee Scientific Corporation (NASDAQ: KEQU). Its product portfolio centers on Class II biological safety cabinets under the LabGard brand, Laminar Airflow Workstations (AireGard), Containment Ventilated Enclosures and Restricted Access Barrier Systems (PharmaGard) for USP 797/800-compliant pharmacy compounding, CO2 incubators (In-VitroCell), ultralow temperature freezers (Blizzard), and animal research equipment (AllerGard), with proprietary control firmware branded Aeromax. Core enabling technologies include HEPA/ULPA filtration rated at 99.99% efficiency at 0.3 micrometers for ISO Class 5 work zones, infrared CO2 sensing, hydrocarbon-refrigerant ultralow cooling systems, push-pull dual-motor animal transfer airflow, and customizable Class II enclosures for robotic laboratory automation. Customers are biomedical, clinical, drug discovery, pharmacy compounding, environmental, food-and-beverage, vivarium, and industrial laboratories served through named logos including the CDC, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Institute, and UTMB.

The company operates a sales-led, quote-based hardware revenue model. Products are sold exclusively through an authorized representative network, some of whom have represented NuAire since 1971, providing configuration, training, installation guidance, and lifetime support. Distribution is augmented by GSA/Contracts/Group Purchasing channels for government and institutional buyers, an international sales team led from Madrid serving Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia, and a QuickShip program that ships popular configurations in 3-5 business days. Marketing leverages a content hub, webinars, technical documentation, customer testimonials, and trade show participation including analytica 2026 in Munich. Customer contracts are typically multi-year with service and warranty extension. Revenue, customer counts, and pipeline metrics are not separately disclosed; Kewaunee attributes meaningful contribution from NuAire to its FY2026 top-line growth, with consolidated sales of approximately $282 million and year-end order backlog of $165.9 million.

Name

NuAire

Legal name

NuAire, Inc.

Website

https://nuaire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

NuAire, founded in 1971 and headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, manufactures Class II biosafety cabinets, laminar airflow workstations, CO2 incubators, ultralow freezers, USP 797/800 pharmacy compounding isolators, and custom lab automation enclosures, selling through an authorized representative network to biomedical, clinical, pharmaceutical, pharmacy compounding, vivarium, and industrial laboratories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Biosafety & Containment Equipment

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

Lab Safety, PPE & Contamination Control (Hoods, Biosafety Cabinets, Clean Air) (HLAGAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Lab Equipment (Centrifuges, Incubators, Shakers, Ovens) (HLAGAIAC), Compounding Pharmacies (Sterile/Non-Sterile) (HLAFALAE)

Keywords

• Biological safety cabinets
• Laminar airflow workstations
• Laboratory CO2 incubators
• Ultralow temperature freezers
• Pharmacy compounding isolators

Headquarters

HQ city

Plymouth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Equipment Sales: NuAire generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of scientific laboratory equipment including biosafety cabinets, laminar airflow workstations, CO2 incubators, ultralow freezers, animal research equipment, and pharmacy compounding products. Products are sold through a direct sales representative network and quote-based pricing model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NuAire manufactures scientific laboratory equipment and pharmacy compounding airflow products that provide personnel, product, and environmental protection in critical research environments. Its portfolio centers on Class II biological safety cabinets, laminar airflow workstations, CO2 incubators, ultralow temperature freezers, animal research equipment, and USP 797/800 compliant compounding isolators (CAI/CACI/RABS). Products are sold through a network of authorized sales representatives who provide configuration, installation guidance, training, and lifetime product support.

Product overview

NuAire manufactures scientific laboratory equipment and compounding pharmacy airflow products providing personnel, product, and environmental protection in critical research environments. The product portfolio centers on biosafety cabinets (LabGard Class II) and laminar flow products, supplemented by CO2 incubators (In-VitroCell), ultralow freezers (Blizzard), and animal research equipment (AllerGard). For pharmacy compounding, NuAire offers a complete USP 797/800 compliance line including Containment Ventilated Enclosures (LabGard CVE), Restricted Access Barrier Systems (PharmaGard CAI/CACI), and Laminar Airflow Workstations (AireGard). The company also provides custom lab automation enclosures and a QuickShip expedited delivery program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LabGard Class II Biological Safety Cabinets Class II biological safety cabinets providing personnel, product, and environmental protection from hazardous biological material using HEPA filters and laminar airflow to ensure ISO Class 5 work zone. Ergonomic, environmentally friendly designs for biomedical/microbiological labs.
• AireGard Laminar Airflow Workstations Laminar flow hoods providing ISO Class 5 product protection for sterile non-hazardous compounding and clean processes across pharmacy, microbiology, and research using HEPA-filtered air at 90 FPM.
• LabGard Containment Ventilated Enclosures (CVE) Class I biosafety cabinets serving as Containment Primary Engineering Control (C-PEC) for pharmacies compounding non-sterile hazardous drugs per USP 800, offering configurable protection options.
• PharmaGard Restricted Access Barrier Systems (RABS) Compounding Aseptic Isolator (CAI) and Compounding Aseptic Containment Isolator (CACI) designs meeting USP 797 and USP 800 requirements for Primary Engineering Control (PEC) or Containment Primary Engineering Control (C-PEC).
• In-VitroCell CO2 Incubators Precision-controlled CO2 incubators for cell culture growth with contamination-free environments, available in direct-heat and water-jacketed designs, featuring infrared CO2 sensors, HEPA filtration, and multi-language touch panel interfaces.
• Blizzard Ultralow Freezers Energy-efficient ultralow temperature laboratory freezers providing storage at -40°C to -86°C for vaccines, cell culture samples, and research applications, available in upright, under-counter, and chest-style configurations, with hydrocarbon refrigerants, vacuum insulation panels, and CO2/LN2 backup systems.
• AllerGard Animal Transfer Stations Animal handling stations using HEPA-filtered laminar airflow to provide optimal sterility for lab animals and robust allergen protection during animal research with push-pull air concept.
• AllerGard Animal Refuse Workstation (NU-608) Class I personnel-protection enclosure for disposing of animal bedding and cage waste while reducing exposure to airborne allergens using 105 fpm inflow air barrier and HEPA filtration.
• Custom Lab Automation Enclosures Custom large welded or assembled Class II biosafety cabinets and laminar flow hoods designed for robotic and automated laboratory solutions.
• QuickShip Program Expedited delivery program offering most popular lab equipment configurations shipped within 3-5 business days for labs needing rapid setup or replenishment.

Quantifiable outcome

• HEPA filtration provides 99.99% efficiency at 0.3 micrometers ensuring ISO Class 5 work zone protection
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNuAire and IFBA announced a collaboration to strengthen global laboratory biosafety. Both organizations share similar goals of providing safe, practical, and sustainable solutions for biological safety cabinets worldwide. NuAire is listed as part of Kewaunee Scientific's team on their website.
• Activar Plastic Products GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNuAire and Activar Plastic Products Group formed a strategic partnership to develop innovative and sustainable laboratory equipment. The collaboration combines expertise to enhance product quality and promote environmental sustainability in laboratory solutions.
• Kewaunee Scientific CorporationcoreOthersNuAire is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kewaunee Scientific Corporation (NASDAQ: KEQU), acquired to expand Kewaunee's laboratory equipment portfolio and international reach. The acquisition contributed to 31% revenue growth and helped offset domestic market weakness. Kewaunee fully repaid the $23 million Seller Notes related to the NuAire acquisition in December 2025 ahead of schedule.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Telstar Life Sciences (Azbil Group): Telstar (Spain) manufactures biological safety cabinets, laminar flow hoods, and pharmacy compounding isolators for the European and Latin American markets — overlapping NuAire's international expansion footprint particularly via the Madrid hub.
• The Baker Company: Baker is a Maine-based pioneer in Class II biological safety cabinets with a heritage comparable to NuAire's 1971 founding, directly competing in biosafety cabinets, laminar flow hoods, and cleanroom equipment for life science and pharmaceutical labs.
• Germfree Laboratories: Germfree manufactures Class II biosafety cabinets, compounding aseptic isolators, and cleanroom infrastructure for pharmacy, healthcare, and life science applications — directly overlapping NuAire's pharmacy compounding USP 797/800 product lines.
• Air Science USA: Air Science manufactures ductless fume hoods, Class I and II biological safety cabinets, laminar flow workstations, and pharmacy enclosures — directly overlapping NuAire's containment and clean air product portfolio for biomedical and pharmacy customers.
• Esco Lifesciences: Esco Lifesciences is a Singapore-headquartered global manufacturer of biological safety cabinets, laminar flow hoods, CO2 incubators, and pharmacy compounding isolators — overlapping NuAire's product lines across biomedical, IVF, and pharmacy compounding.
• Labconco Corporation: Labconco is a Kansas City-based direct peer manufacturing Class II biosafety cabinets, fume hoods, freeze dryers, and CO2 incubators — overlapping NuAire's core product portfolio and serving the same biomedical, pharmacy, and academic lab customers.

Emerging players

• Bigneat: Bigneat is a UK-based specialist in clean air equipment including ductless fume hoods and biological safety cabinets — overlapping NuAire's containment portfolio for European pharmacy, life science, and educational customers.
• Heal Force Bio-Meditech: Heal Force is a China-based emerging manufacturer of biosafety cabinets, CO2 incubators, and laboratory equipment — competing with NuAire primarily on price in cost-sensitive markets and increasingly in international tenders.

Broad incumbents

• Kewaunee Scientific Corporation: Kewaunee Scientific is NuAire's publicly-traded parent company (NASDAQ: KEQU) and a broader lab furniture and infrastructure provider; its legacy lab furniture business shares customers with NuAire but does not directly compete in biosafety cabinets.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher is the broad incumbent serving life science labs with biosafety cabinets (via its portfolio), CO2 incubators, ULT freezers, and reagents as bundled workflow solutions — competing with NuAire particularly where customers seek one-stop procurement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/nuaire
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nuaire

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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