BrandTech Scientific

What BrandTech Scientific does

BrandTech Scientific, Inc. is the US and Canadian distribution and service arm of the privately held Brand Group, a German manufacturing conglomerate founded in 1949 and headquartered in Wertheim, Germany. Operating from Essex, Connecticut (11 Bokum Road), BrandTech sells BRAND, VACUUBRAND, and VITLAB laboratory equipment into pharmaceutical, chemical, life sciences, and academic research markets across the United States and Canada. The portfolio spans liquid handling (Transferpette pro micropipettes, Dispensette S bottle-top dispensers, Titrette bottle-top burettes, accu-jet S controllers, HandyStep touch S repetitive pipettes, and the Liquid Handling Station automated pipetting robots), vacuum technology (VACUU·LAN lab vacuum networks, VARIO chemistry diaphragm pumps, VACUU·PURE screw pumps, and the VACUU·SELECT touch controller), and volumetric/life-science consumables (VITLAB plasticware, UV cuvettes, PCR consumables, microplates).

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales via the shop.brandtech.com e-commerce storefront, supplemented by a network of US/Canadian distribution partners, authorized repair partners, direct sales representatives, and (as of December 2025) Copia Scientific as a strategic channel partner for the Liquid Handling Station line. Net 30 credit terms are offered to approved buyers. Ancillary service revenue derives from preventative maintenance, warranty work, and replacement parts. The customer base is diversified across academic/research institutions (Johns Hopkins, Yale, ASU, University of Tennessee, University of Le Mans) and named enterprises (Jackson ImmunoResearch, Solvias), with pricing ranging from consumables to mid-ticket systems such as the PC 3001 VARIO select at $10,740. Manufacturing, R&D, and software development are concentrated at the Brand Group's 80,000 sqm Wertheim facility, which includes one of the largest cleanrooms in the laboratory industry; BrandTech itself functions as the North American sales, service, and support entity rather than a manufacturer.

Name

BrandTech Scientific

Legal name

BRANDTECH Scientific, Inc.

Website

https://brandtech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BrandTech Scientific is the US and Canadian distribution arm of Germany's Brand Group, selling BRAND, VACUUBRAND, and VITLAB liquid handling, vacuum technology, and volumetric labware products to pharmaceutical, chemical, life sciences, and academic research laboratories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Liquid Handling & Laboratory Automation (Pipettes, Robots, Workstations) (HLAGAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

General Lab Equipment (Centrifuges, Incubators, Shakers, Ovens) (HLAGAIAC)

Keywords

• Laboratory liquid handling
• Vacuum pump systems
• Volumetric labware
• Precision micropipettes
• Automated pipetting robots

Headquarters

HQ city

Essex

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Equipment Hardware Sales: Sale of laboratory equipment including liquid handling products (pipettes, dispensers), vacuum pumps and systems, volumetric instruments, and life science consumables. Products are sold as one-time purchases through e-commerce and distribution partners.
2. Aftermarket Services and Parts: Service and warranty offerings including preventative maintenance, technical support, authorized repair services, and replacement parts for laboratory equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BrandTech Scientific sells precision laboratory equipment manufactured in Wertheim, Germany by the Brand Group under three sub-brands: BRAND liquid handling products (micropipettes, bottle-top dispensers, burettes, pipette controllers, repetitive pipettes, and automated Liquid Handling Stations), VACUUBRAND vacuum technology (diaphragm pumps, screw pumps, rotary vane pumps, controllers, and the VACUU·LAN local vacuum network), and VITLAB plastic volumetric instruments and life science consumables. The company distributes these products to laboratories across the United States and Canada via its own e-commerce storefront, direct sales representatives, and authorized distribution and repair partners.

Product overview

BRANDTECH Scientific offers a comprehensive laboratory equipment portfolio organized around three primary sub-brands: BRAND (liquid handling products), VACUUBRAND (vacuum technology), and VITLAB (volumetric plasticware). The liquid handling lineup spans micropipettes (Transferpette pro), bottle-top dispensers (Dispensette S), burettes (Titrette), pipetting controllers, repetitive pipettes, and automated Liquid Handling Stations (LHS). The vacuum technology portfolio includes diaphragm pumps, rotary vane pumps, screw pumps (VACUU-PURE), vacuum controllers (VACUU-SELECT), and VACUU-LAN local vacuum network systems. Life science consumables include cuvettes, microplates, PCR consumables, and cell culture products. The company serves pharmaceutical, chemical, and life sciences industries across the United States and Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BRAND: Liquid handling products, consumables and precision glassware for laboratory applications.
• VACUUBRAND
• VITLAB

Products and services

• Transferpette pro micropipette

Quantifiable outcome

• VACUU·SELECT controller detects solvent boiling and automatically adjusts pump motor speed to maintain process control
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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 and minor.

• Copia ScientificcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 December 2025Strategic partnership to enhance sales and service capabilities for the BRAND Liquid Handling Station (LHS) product line across the United States and Canada. Copia Scientific's team of Service Engineers will provide preventative maintenance and technical support to BRANDTECH customers, while also expanding sales reach for the LHS product line. The companies aim to leverage their combined expertise in laboratory automation and precision products to serve a broader range of customers with complex and specialized workflows.
• Select ScienceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEditorial partnership featuring interviews and articles about BRANDTECH products and applications in the scientific media outlet, including discussions on lab sustainability and liquid handling technology.
• BiocompareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerContent partnership featuring sponsored Bench Tip articles to help scientists identify the right pipette for their application.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gilson: Specialist in manual and electronic pipettes, pipetting robots (PIPETMAX), and liquid handling consumables. Closely comparable to BrandTech across both manual pipetting and the LHS-style automated workstation category.
• Integra Biosciences: Specialist in liquid handling products including electronic pipettes, multichannel reservoirs, and the ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot. Direct comparable to BrandTech's Transferpette and LHS product lines.
• Sartorius: Manufacturer of bioprocessing and laboratory products including pipettes, liquid handling stations, and lab consumables. Competes head-on with BrandTech in liquid handling and lab automation in US/European academic and pharma accounts.
• Hamilton Company: Manufacturer of precision liquid handling robots (Microlab STAR, NIMBUS) and laboratory automation. Overlaps with BrandTech's LHS automation line and competes in similar pharma and research accounts.
• Mettler Toledo: Manufacturer of precision laboratory instruments including Rainin pipettes and liquid handling systems, plus balances and analytical instruments. Overlaps directly with BrandTech's liquid handling and volumetric instrument portfolio.
• Eppendorf: Global manufacturer of liquid handling products (pipettes, dispensers), automated pipetting systems, and lab consumables. Directly competes with BrandTech's BRAND liquid handling line in the same customer accounts and product categories.

Broad incumbents

• Agilent Technologies: Major analytical instrument and lab automation vendor. Overlaps with BrandTech's vacuum and analytical workflow products via shared customer accounts and procurement contracts.
• Corning Life Sciences: Major lab consumables manufacturer (cell culture, plasticware, microplates) and increasingly active in liquid handling. Comparable to BrandTech's VITLAB plasticware and BRAND consumables lines.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Largest lab tools and consumables conglomerate with extensive pipette, vacuum, and consumables offerings via its Thermo Scientific and Nunc brands. Competes broadly with BrandTech across all three sub-brand categories but with much broader portfolio.

Others

• Copia Scientific: US lab equipment sales and service provider; now a strategic channel partner for BrandTech's LHS product line. Comparable as a competing service-led lab channel but is also a partner, not a direct product competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BrandTech

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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