Name

Bostontec

Legal name

BOSTONtec

Website

https://bostontec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Workstations and Workbenches

NAICS

Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215), Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (33721)

SIC

Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540), Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590), Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

Science & STEM Lab Equipment & Supplies (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Makerspaces) (EDAEAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Ergonomic industrial workstations
• Height adjustable workbenches
• Modular workstation systems
• Industrial workstation accessories
• Custom laboratory workbenches

Headquarters

HQ city

Midland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Workstation Sales: BOSTONtec generates revenue primarily through the sale of physical industrial workstations and workbenches. Products include electric height-adjustable, manual height-adjustable, four-post, technical, and specialty workstations. Each workstation can be configured with various frame types, work surfaces, feet/casters, and accessories.
2. Custom Workstation Solutions: Custom-built workstations designed to customer specifications for unique workflow requirements. Custom solutions range from simple modifications to elaborate multi-station configurations, representing higher-value orders.
3. Accessories and Replacement Parts: Sale of workstation accessories including work surfaces, uprights, shelving, computer accessories, power and lighting, tool support, drawers and storage, feet and casters. Also offers replacement parts and color customization options.
4. Professional Services: Project management services and onsite installation services for custom workstation deployments, providing additional revenue from enterprise customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bostontec manufactures and supplies electric and manual height-adjustable industrial and laboratory workstations, supported by an extensive accessory ecosystem. The product portfolio includes cantilevered and center-justified frames in medium and heavy duty capacities, work surfaces in multiple materials, uprights, shelving, computer accessories, power and lighting, tool support, drawers, and feet/casters. The company also offers custom workstation design and build services, a 5-9 working day QuickShip program, and a 3D Workstation Builder online configuration tool.

Product overview

BOSTONtec is a manufacturer of ergonomic industrial and laboratory workstations offering a modular system of base frames and accessories. The product portfolio centers on four core workstation types: Electric Height Adjustable Workstations (PBM/PBH/PBMC/PBHC series), Manual Height Adjustable Workstations (AFH/AFHC series), Technical Workstations (TCBE), and Four Post Workstations (FPL/FPC series), complemented by Specialty Workstations for standing, conveyor, and wire harness applications. Lab-specific offerings include Height Adjustable Lab Workstations (LPC/LMC series) and Lab Utility Tables (LUE/LUC/LUX series). The extensive accessory ecosystem encompasses Work Surfaces (laminate, stainless steel, maple, phenolic resin, ESD, cleanroom), Feet and Casters, Uprights, Shelving, Computer Accessories, Power and Lights, Tool Support, Drawers and Storage, and Popular Accessories. Services include a QuickShip program (5-9 day delivery) and Custom Workstation design/build services. A 3D Workstation Builder web tool enables configuration. The company positions its products for applications including assembly, fulfillment, conveyor integration, ESD protection, medical device assembly, cleanroom, aerospace, laboratory, and wire harness assembly.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electric Height Adjustable Workstations (PBM, PBH, PBMC, PBHC Series) Electric height-adjustable industrial workbenches available in medium duty (600 lb) and heavy duty (1,200 lb) capacities with cantilevered and center-justified frame styles, SmartStop Collision Response Sensor, dual-synchronized linear actuators, and programmable height presets. Designed for industrial assembly, inspection, and production environments.
• Manual Height Adjustable Workstations (AFH, AFHC Series) Manual adjustable height workbenches with telescoping legs for single-operator applications. Available in cantilevered (AFH) and center-justified (AFHC) styles with 1,200 lb capacity and 28-43 inch height range for cost-sensitive ergonomic deployments.
• Technical Workstations (TCBE) Sturdy technical workstations with adjustable height via leg extensions allowing 8 inches of adjustment and 1,500 lb capacity. Compatible with industrial uprights and the full accessory ecosystem for high-capacity technical and assembly work.
• Four Post Workstations (FPL, FPC, FPL-2, FPC-2 Series) Robust four post workstations with 8-inch adjustable leg extensions and 1,000 lb capacity. Available with leveler glides (FPL/FPL-2) or locking casters (FPC/FPC-2) for stationary or mobile deployments.
• Specialty Workstations Specialty workstations including standing workstations (single 250 lb / double 375 lb), trolleys (300 lb), wire harness board frames (350 lb), and transfer/tilting work surfaces for unique applications such as over-conveyor and wire harness assembly.
• Height Adjustable Lab Workstations (LPC, LMC Series) Electric (LPC) and manual (LMC) height adjustable lab benches with 1,200 lb capacity and 28-44 inch height range, designed to accommodate 5th to 95th percentile lab users with chemical-resistant surfaces.
• Lab Utility Tables (LUE, LUC, LUX Series) Lab utility tables with casters or adjustable legs for flexible lab use, including fixed-height (LUC, 600 lb), adjustable-height (LUE, 1,000 lb), and adjustable with casters (LUX) configurations.
• QuickShip Program Fast-shipping program offering popular pre-configured workstations and accessories ready for delivery in 5-9 working days, available in multiple color options, FOB Midland, Michigan.
• Custom Workstations Custom workstation design and manufacturing service with in-house engineering, laser cutting, MIG/TIG/spot welding, 400-degree powder coating, assembly, project management, and onsite installation. Provides complete design-to-delivery capability for unique workflow requirements.
• Work Surfaces Industrial workbench top materials including premium grade laminate, stainless steel (304 grade), hardwood maple, phenolic resin, T-mold laminate, ESD-safe surfaces, and cleanroom options for diverse application requirements.
• Feet and Casters Leveler feet, universal locking casters (4-inch polyurethane), medium duty ESD casters, and universal leveling casters for workstation mobility and stability.
• Workbench Uprights Double-slotted, double-sided uprights for accessory mounting in one-inch increments, available in single bay (250 lb), double bay (375 lb), and triple bay (375 lb) configurations.
• Workbench Shelving Steel shelves, adjustable tilt shelves (up to 25 degrees), captured shelves, corrugate storage shelves, work surface risers, foot shelves, under-work-surface shelving, and shelf dividers.
• Computer Accessories Monitor arms (single and dual), keyboard trays, laptop/tablet holders, CPU holders, under-work-surface keyboard platforms with sliding mouse, and adjustable height monitor/keyboard combo arms.
• Power and Lights LED overhead lights (2 or 4 bulb), horizontal power bars (6/8 outlet), vertical power bars, task lights, magnifying lights, and LED under-shelf lights with dimming capability.
• Tool Support Overhead tool supports, auxiliary tool tracks, tool trolleys and balancers, overhead spool holders, paper holders and cutters, power tool holders, and upright-mounted scanner brackets.
• Drawers and Storage Steel drawer cabinets (3, 6, or 12 inch heights), overhead storage cabinets, wire management troughs, and steel pull-out work surfaces with up to 250 lb cabinet capacity.
• Popular Accessories Bin rails, articulating bin holders, label holder troughs, spool holder rods, work surface backstops, tackable backscreens, white boards, peg boards, footrests (attached and free-standing), document holders, and clothes hanger arms.
• Lab Work Surfaces Lab-grade work surfaces including premium laminate, stainless steel (304 grade), phenolic resin, and epoxy surfaces with chemical and heat resistance properties for laboratory applications.
• Lab Feet and Casters Leveler feet, gray polyurethane casters (4-inch with locking options), and leveling casters (2.5-inch nylon) compatible with LPC and LMC lab workstations.
• Lab Workstation Accessories Surface-mount uprights, laminate and metal shelves, articulating keyboard/mouse trays, power manifolds (8 outlet with data port option), gas manifolds, and hanging cabinets/drawers for laboratory environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• WMSDs account for 33% of all lost workday injuries and illnesses annually
• +3 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CaseSystemscoreOthersBOSTONtec is a division of CaseSystems, headquartered in Midland, Michigan. CaseSystems is the parent company of BOSTONtec, providing corporate structure and potentially shared manufacturing or operational resources.
• MHI (Material Handling Institute)minorOthersBOSTONtec is a proud member of MHI, the material handling industry association that provides networking, education, and industry standards for the intralogistics and supply chain sector.
• EASE (Ergonomic Assist Systems & Equipment)minorOthersBOSTONtec is a member of EASE, an organization focused on ergonomic assist systems and equipment standards and best practices in material handling.
• WHMA (Wire Harness Manufacturers Association)minorOthersBOSTONtec is a member of WHMA, the international trade association representing the wire harness industry, supporting their wire harness assembly workstation product line.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Treston: Treston designs and manufactures modular industrial workstations, workbenches, and accessories for assembly, ESD, and lab environments across Europe and globally — directly overlapping with BOSTONtec's modular workstation system and accessory ecosystem.
• Workrite Ergonomics: Workrite Ergonomics manufactures height-adjustable workstations, sit-stand desks, and ergonomic accessories — closely aligned with BOSTONtec's electric and manual height-adjustable core products and ergonomic positioning.
• Hausmann Industries: Hausmann Industries produces industrial and specialty workbenches, including heavy-duty and height-adjustable models for manufacturing and laboratory applications — directly comparable to BOSTONtec's heavy-duty and lab workstation lines.
• Stanley Vidmar: Stanley Vidmar manufactures modular industrial workstations, technical furniture, and storage cabinets for industrial and laboratory customers — directly comparable to BOSTONtec's four-post, technical, and specialty workstation lines plus storage ecosystem.
• Palmer Hamilton: Palmer Hamilton (Pro-Line brand) manufactures industrial workbenches, technical workstations, and lab furniture for educational and commercial settings — directly comparable to BOSTONtec's technical workstation line and lab product family.
• IAC Industries: IAC Industries manufactures adjustable-height industrial workstations, workbenches, and ergonomic assembly solutions — directly comparable to BOSTONtec's core electric and manual height-adjustable product lines for industrial assembly customers.
• Durham Manufacturing: Durham Manufacturing produces industrial workstations, storage cabinets, shelving, and workbenches used in factories, labs, and warehouses — directly comparable to BOSTONtec's industrial and lab workstation plus storage accessory portfolio.
• Lista International: Lista International produces industrial workstations, workbenches, and modular storage systems used in manufacturing, labs, and technical environments — directly comparable to BOSTONtec's combination of workstations plus extensive drawer/storage accessories.

Broad incumbents

• Global Industrial: Global Industrial distributes industrial equipment including workbenches, shelving, and storage across a multi-vendor catalog — broader incumbent distributor that competes with BOSTONtec's dealer channel on standard configurations but does not offer the custom-engineered workstation depth.
• Justrite Safety Group: Justrite Safety Group (parent of Eagle Group) manufactures a broad portfolio of safety, storage, and industrial furniture products including workbenches and lab furniture — broader incumbent with overlapping but not workstation-focused offerings compared to BOSTONtec.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bostontec

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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