Ringbio
Ringbio is a Beijing-based private manufacturer of diagnostic test kits and instruments for food safety, animal health, and companion animal diagnostics, distributing lateral flow, ELISA, PCR, and microbiology products to over 100 countries through a global distributor network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersBeijing, China
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Ringbio does
Ringbio is a privately held, Beijing-headquartered biotechnology company founded in 2014–2015 that manufactures diagnostic test kits and instruments for food safety, animal health, and clinical testing markets. The company's product portfolio spans four core technology platforms — lateral flow immunochromatographic rapid tests, ELISA kits in 96-well format, real-time PCR/qPCR molecular diagnostics, and KangarooSci microbial count plates with ATP fluorescence detection — supported by a proprietary instrument line (NBReader Fast 2, Q3, ATP detector, veterinary electrolyte and blood gas analyzers, mini incubators, micropipettes). Multi-analyte combo formats (2in1 through 5in1) are a notable technical differentiator, enabling simultaneous detection of multiple antibiotic classes or pathogens in a single test. The product line is organized under multiple brands: Ringbio (food safety), NBGen (livestock diagnostics, incorporated 2017), ViTest (vitamin/biochemical assays, internationalized in 2020), Flexy (companion animal immunofluorescence and PCR), and KangarooSci (microbiology).
Ringbio's customers are fragmented across food and feed testing, livestock and poultry disease diagnostics, and companion animal veterinary clinics in more than 100 countries. The company sells primarily through a global distributor network supplemented by direct enterprise sales from its China headquarters, with pricing on a quote-based, per-kit unit basis. Revenue is generated from one-time test kit sales, hardware sales of instruments, and ongoing consumable revenue from ATP swabs, microbial count plates, and instrument replacement components.
The company holds a dense stack of international certifications and third-party validations — ISO9001, ISO13485, ISO45001, ISO14001, GMP, CE, AOAC Performance Tested Method (PTM 062301), ILVO (Belgium), WOAH reference laboratory, China MOARA, GOST R (Russia), and INTI (Argentina) — which collectively serve as the primary competitive moat for export-grade credibility. Manufacturing is based in China, providing a cost advantage that supports affordable pricing for emerging-market customers including smallholder farmers, truck drivers, and small veterinary clinics.
Ringbio firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ringbio
- Legal name
- Ring Biotechnology Co Ltd
- Website
- https://ringbio.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Ringbio is a Beijing-based private manufacturer of diagnostic test kits and instruments for food safety, animal health, and companion animal diagnostics, distributing lateral flow, ELISA, PCR, and microbiology products to over 100 countries through a global distributor network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ringbio industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Diagnostic Test Kits
- NAICS
- In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)
- SIC
- In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Food, Feed & Nutraceutical Analytical Testing (HLAGADAN)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Veterinary Microbiology & Infectious Disease Testing (Culture/PCR/Serology) (HLAMADAC), Veterinary Drug & Antibiotic Residue Testing (AFALAFAB), Labeling, Nutrition Facts & Allergen Verification Services (AFALAAAH)
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Where Ringbio is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Beijing
- HQ country
- China
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
Ringbio business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Diagnostic Test Kits (Rapid Tests, ELISA, PCR): Ringbio generates revenue primarily from manufacturing and selling diagnostic test kits for food safety and animal health. Products include rapid test strips, ELISA plates, and PCR reagents sold in various pack sizes (25T, 50T, 96T, etc.).
- Diagnostic Instruments and Devices: Sale of proprietary instruments including NBReader rapid test readers, ATP detectors, veterinary electrolyte analyzers, and blood gas analyzers. Instruments sold alongside consumable test kits.
- Consumables and Reagents: Ongoing revenue from consumables including ATP swabs, microbial count plates, and replacement components for instruments. Products have shelf-life of 12-18 months and require regular reordering.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Product Catalog - Various test kit formats and sizes |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Ringbio product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ringbio manufactures and sells diagnostic test kits for food safety testing (antibiotic residues, mycotoxins, melamine, pesticides, hormones in milk, meat, feed, honey, and shrimp) and animal disease diagnostics (African Swine Fever, PRRSV, FMD, Avian Influenza, Newcastle Disease, Brucella, BVDV, plus companion animal tests for dogs and cats). The portfolio spans lateral flow rapid tests, 96-well ELISA kits, real-time PCR/qPCR kits, KangarooSci microbial count plates, and ViTest vitamin/biochemical kits, supported by the proprietary NBReader instrument family (strip readers, ATP detector, veterinary electrolyte and blood gas analyzers). Products are organised under four sub-brands — Ringbio (food safety), NBGen (livestock), Flexy (pets), and ViTest (nutrition) — and distributed to more than 100 countries.
Product overview
Ringbio is a manufacturer of diagnostic kits for food safety, animal disease, and clinical testing. The product portfolio comprises four core technology platforms: rapid test kits (lateral flow immunoassay) for on-site screening, ELISA kits (96-well plate format) for quantitative laboratory testing, real-time PCR kits for molecular diagnostics, and KangarooSci microbial count plates for culture-based enumeration. Supporting instruments include NBReader strip readers (Fast 2, Q3, Q3 Mini), ATP fluorescence detectors, veterinary blood gas and electrolyte analyzers, mini incubators, and micropipettes. The products are organized under brand names: Ringbio (food safety), NBGen (livestock diagnostics), Flexy (pet/companion animal fluorescence tests), and ViTest (vitamin/nutrient biochemical tests). Ringbio serves dairy, meat, feed, poultry, swine, cattle, and pet markets across more than 100 countries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- NBGen: Biotechnology company incorporated with Ringbio in 2017; promotes animal test kits. NBGen in Chinese stands for top quality and embracing of everything.
- ViTest
- Flexy
- KangarooSci
Quantifiable outcome
- Results in 5-15 minutes for rapid tests
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Ringbio
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Ringbio technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
AI capability3 records
Feature6 records
Ringbio partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- ILVO (Flanders Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food)coreILVO provides independent validation of Ringbio dairy milk test kits. Products validated by ILVO meet the highest EU standards and are recognized by the global dairy community. Multiple products have received ILVO validation including BTS TriTest 3in1, BT Combo Test, BTSQ 4in1 QuaTest, Aminoglycosides 4in1, Colistin, and Aflatoxin M1 tests. ILVO is a prestigious Belgian research institute for agriculture and food safety.
- AOAC International (AOAC-RI)coreAOAC Performance Tested Method (PTM) certification and validation. AOAC-RI certified products include the KangarooSci Aerobic Count Plate (PTM 062301). This provides internationally recognized validation for method performance.
- WOAH (World Organisation for Animal Health)coreProducts validated by WOAH reference laboratories for animal disease testing. Provides international credibility for animal health diagnostic products.
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, ChinacoreGovernment regulatory approval for products including ASFV Antibody Indirect ELISA Kit approval for rapid screening testing. Products submitted for or received approval from Chinese regulatory authorities.
- Instituto Nacional de Tecnologia Industrial (INTI), ArgentinaminorProduct validation by Argentine national technology institute for Beta/Tetra/Sulfa BTS 3in1 TriTest. Provides regional validation for Latin American markets.
- Russian Research Institute of the Dairy Industry (VNIMI)minorValidation by Russian Research Institute of the Dairy Industry for BTCS 4in1 QuaTest kit. Product complies with Russian Federation National Standard GOST R 53774-2010 for antibiotic detection in milk and dairy products.
- Global Distributor NetworkcoreProducts distributed through local distributor networks in over 100 countries. Distributors provide regional sales, technical support, and regulatory expertise for local markets.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Ringbio competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- R-Biopharm AG: German manufacturer of diagnostic test kits for food and feed safety (antibiotic residues, mycotoxins, pathogens). Direct competitor in dairy residue testing with overlapping rapid-test/ELISA/PCR formats and similar ILVO/AOAC-grade validation story.
- Romer Labs (ERBER Group): Global specialist in mycotoxin and food safety diagnostic kits. Direct competitor in mycotoxin, allergen, and residue lateral-flow/ELISA formats sold to the same dairy, feed, and grain testing customers that Ringbio serves.
- Neogen Corporation: US-headquartered manufacturer of food safety test kits (AccuPoint ATP, Soleris microbiology) and animal genomics/diagnostics. Overlapping product lines in ATP hygiene monitoring, microbial count plates, and animal disease testing.
- IDEXX Laboratories: Dominant veterinary diagnostics company with companion-animal rapid tests, ELISA, and real-time PCR for canine/feline diseases. Direct competitor in the Flexy/fluorescence pet line and broader livestock disease diagnostics.
- Hygiena (ATP diagnostics): Specialist in ATP-based hygiene monitoring (EnSURE Touch, SuperSnap swabs) — already noted as a cross-compatibility partner with Ringbio's NBReader ATP detector. Head-to-head competitor in the microbiology/hygiene testing segment.
- Charm Sciences: US manufacturer of rapid food safety test kits (antibiotic residues, mycotoxins, ATP hygiene) sold to dairy and feed industries. Closest US analog for Ringbio's dairy-residue rapid test business and cited competitor for combo-test portfolios.
Broad incumbents
- Bio-Rad Laboratories: Diversified life science and diagnostics company with food safety and veterinary product lines (e.g., iQ-Check PCR pathogen kits, ELISA). Wider portfolio, but overlaps directly with Ringbio's PCR/ELISA pathogen and residue testing offerings.
- Zoetis: Global animal health major with diagnostics (Vetscan, reference labs) and livestock vaccines. Overlaps with Ringbio's NBGen livestock (ASFV, PRRSV, FMD, AI) and pet diagnostics, with far greater commercial reach in North America and Europe.
- PerkinElmer (Revvity): Diagnostics and life science tools company (formerly PerkinElmer, now Revvity) with food safety, animal health, and clinical diagnostics reagent lines. Overlaps with Ringbio's ELISA and residue testing kits as a broader incumbents offering similar formats to industrial and clinical customers.
Others
- Eurofins Scientific: Largest global food testing service network; a major buyer of third-party diagnostic kits and a competitor in food safety analytical services. Adjacent rather than directly competing on kit sales, but anchors buyer requirements that shape Ringbio's validation roadmap.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Ringbio social profiles
Digital presenceRingbio compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance15 records
Ringbio financial estimates
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Ringbio leadership team
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Ringbio subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Ringbio funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Ringbio M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Ringbio
What does Ringbio do?
Ringbio manufactures and sells diagnostic test kits for food safety testing (antibiotic residues, mycotoxins, melamine, pesticides, hormones in milk, meat, feed, honey, and shrimp) and animal disease diagnostics (African Swine Fever, PRRSV, FMD, Avian Influenza, Newcastle Disease, Brucella, BVDV, plus companion animal tests for dogs and cats). The portfolio spans lateral flow rapid tests, 96-well ELISA kits, real-time PCR/qPCR kits, KangarooSci microbial count plates, and ViTest vitamin/biochemical kits, supported by the proprietary NBReader instrument family (strip readers, ATP detector, veterinary electrolyte and blood gas analyzers). Products are organised under four sub-brands — Ringbio (food safety), NBGen (livestock), Flexy (pets), and ViTest (nutrition) — and distributed to more than 100 countries.
Is Ringbio a public or private company?
Ringbio is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Ringbio founded?
Ringbio was founded in 2015. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Ringbio based?
Ringbio is headquartered in Beijing, China, in the Asia region.
How does Ringbio make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Diagnostic Test Kits (Rapid Tests, ELISA, PCR) is the primary driver. The others are diagnostic Instruments and Devices and consumables and Reagents.
Who are Ringbio's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are R-Biopharm AG, Romer Labs (ERBER Group), Neogen Corporation, IDEXX Laboratories, Hygiena (ATP diagnostics) and Charm Sciences. Broad incumbents are Bio-Rad Laboratories, Zoetis and PerkinElmer (Revvity). Eurofins Scientific is listed as an others.
Does Ringbio have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ringbio.
What industry is Ringbio in?
Ringbio's product category is Diagnostic Test Kits. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAGADAN, Food, Feed & Nutraceutical Analytical Testing, with a secondary code of HLAMADAC, Veterinary Microbiology & Infectious Disease Testing (Culture/PCR/Serology). Its NAICS code is 325413 and its SIC code is 2835.