What C D S Analytical does

CDS Analytical is a privately held US manufacturer of thermal sample preparation instrumentation for analytical laboratories, headquartered in Oxford, Pennsylvania. The company designs and builds front-end gas chromatography (GC) sample introduction systems spanning six generations of products, including pyrolyzers (Pyroprobe 4000, 6150, 6200, HPR, Photoprobe), purge and trap concentrators (8500A, 8500C, 7000C), and thermal desorbers (9300, 9350, 9305, 7550, 7550S, 7550S Pro). It also offers complementary sample preparation platforms (SPE2000, AutoEmpore, HPSE-6, MVP/FlexMVP vacuum concentrators, M12/M64/M80 nitrogen concentrators) and distributes LabTech laboratory equipment and 3M Empore solid phase extraction consumables.

The company's core technology is rooted in controlled thermal decomposition and vapor-phase analyte concentration. CDS released the first commercial analytical pyrolyzer (Model 100) in the late 1960s and was an early mover in purge and trap instrumentation following the Clean Water Act. Its instruments are engineered for demanding workflows including EPA methods 8260, 524, and 624 compliance, multi-step polymer pyrolysis, microplastics identification, air quality monitoring, and high-throughput sample preparation, with precision features such as NIST-traceable DISC calibration and Peltier-cooled dual-mode focusing traps.

CDS serves environmental laboratories, polymer and materials research groups, air quality monitoring labs, food and pharmaceutical testing facilities, and government/homeland security agencies. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of instruments, consumables, and spare parts; extended warranties and service contracts; and sample testing services for prospective clients. The company sells directly in the United States (with an online shop restricted to US customers) and reaches international markets through a network of authorized, trained distributors spanning 40+ countries across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and North America. The firm is ISO 9001 certified and operates with a lean 11-50 employee footprint.

Name

C D S Analytical

Legal name

CDS Analytical LLC

Website

https://cdsanalytical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CDS Analytical is a privately held US manufacturer of thermal sample preparation instrumentation, including pyrolyzers, purge and trap, and thermal desorbers, serving environmental, polymer research, air quality, and pharmaceutical laboratories globally through direct sales and a 40+ country distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Analytical Laboratory Instruments

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Analytical Instruments & Chromatography Systems (HLAGAIAA)

Keywords

• Analytical laboratory instruments
• Thermal sample preparation
• Gas chromatography equipment
• Pyrolysis GC-MS systems
• Purge and trap concentrators

Headquarters

HQ city

Oxford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Scientific Instrumentation Sales: CDS Analytical sells thermal sample preparation instrumentation including pyrolyzers, purge and trap systems, thermal desorbers, and related accessories. Revenue generated from instrument sales, spare parts, consumables, and extended warranties.
2. Service and Support: CDS offers one-year warranty, extended warranties, and comprehensive maintenance and service contracts. They maintain extensive stock of spare parts and offer client training on Pyrolysis, Purge and Trap, Thermal Desorption, and Dynamic Headspace applications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CDS Analytical designs, manufactures, and sells thermal sample preparation instrumentation for gas chromatography laboratories. The core product portfolio spans pyrolyzers (Pyroprobe series), purge and trap concentrators, and thermal desorption systems for VOC/SVOC analysis, complemented by automated sample preparation instruments (SPE, HPSE), nitrogen and vacuum concentrators, and distributed LabTech lab support equipment. Revenue is generated through instrument sales, spare parts, consumables, extended warranties, and service contracts delivered via direct US sales, an online shop, and a global licensed distributor network.

Product overview

CDS Analytical offers a comprehensive suite of thermal sample preparation and analytical laboratory instruments. The core product portfolio includes pyrolyzers (CDS 4000, 6200, 6150, HPR, Photoprobe) for polymer and materials analysis via Pyrolysis-GC-MS; purge and trap systems (8500A, 8500C, 7000C) for VOC extraction from water and soil; and thermal desorption instruments (9300, 9350, 9305, 7550, 7550S, 7550S Pro) for VOC and SVOC analysis. Supporting the front-end GC equipment, CDS provides automated sample preparation products including the SPE2000 and AutoEmpore for solid phase extraction, HPSE-6 for high-pressure solvent extraction, and nitrogen/vacuum concentrators (M12, M64, M80, MVP12, MVP48, FlexMVP). The company also distributes LabTech laboratory equipment including digestion blocks (ED16S, ED36S, EHD36S, ED54S, EHD20), water chillers (H50-500, H150-1000, H150-1000LT, H150-1500), hotplates (EH35A Plus, EH35B), vacuum pumps (VP18 Plus, VP30, VP50 Plus), and rotary evaporators (EV400H, EV400, EV400VAC). CDS also offers Empore (3M) SPE products as a sub-brand. The products are designed for diverse applications in environmental, food and flavor, plastics, forensics, energy, and homeland security markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LabTech: Lab equipment brand including rotary evaporators, water chillers, vacuum pumps, nitrogen concentrators, hotplates, digestion blocks sold through CDS Analytical
• Empore

Products and services

• CDS 4000 Pyroprobe CDS's most cost-effective single temperature pyroprobe for Pyrolysis-GC-MS analysis, used by analytical laboratories for polymer characterization and materials analysis.
• CDS 6200 Pyroprobe CDS's 6th Generation Pyroprobe with trapping capabilities for reactant gas applications in advanced pyrolysis workflows.
• CDS 6150 Pyroprobe CDS's 6th Generation Pyroprobe with up to 10 programmed temperature steps for multi-step pyrolysis applications.
• CDS HPR Pyroprobe CDS's HPR Pyroprobe allows pyrolysis at elevated pressure with a built-in reactor for high-pressure applications.
• Photoprobe Device that irradiates samples in the Drop In Sample Chamber with high intensity UV light for photochemistry applications.
• MSChrom Py-GC-MS Database Powerful Py-GC-MS data processing software and database for pyrolysis analysis, used by analytical laboratories to interpret pyrolysis data.
• CDS 8500C Purge and Trap Purge and Trap concentrator for the 8500A autosampler for VOC water and soil analysis, designed for EPA method compliance (8260, 524, 624).
• CDS 8500A Purge and Trap Autosampler CDS's 3rd generation Purge and Trap autosampler for VOC extraction from liquids and solids, serving environmental and food testing laboratories.
• CDS 7000C Purge and Trap World's first Purge and Trap tool for CTC PAL autosamplers for VOC analysis.
• CDS 9300 Thermal Desorber CDS's base model instrument for single tube desorption for VOC and SVOC analysis used by air quality and environmental monitoring laboratories.
• CDS 9350 Thermal Desorber Thermal desorber supporting continuous real time air monitoring through a dual tube setup for VOC/SVOC analysis.
• CDS 9305 Thermal Desorber Near-real time sampling Thermal Desorption system for rapid VOC analysis.
• CDS 7550 Thermal Desorber 72 position autosampler for the 9300 family to improve productivity and efficiency in thermal desorption workflows.
• CDS 7550S Thermal Desorber Stand-alone 72 position Thermal Desorption system for high-throughput TD-GC-MS analysis.
• CDS 7550S Pro Thermal Desorber Stand-alone 72 position Thermal Desorption system with automated sample saver, dual mode focusing trap, and automated IS addition for high-sensitivity TD-GC-MS analysis.
• SPE2000 Automated Solid Phase Extractor 2nd generation automated solid phase extraction instrument with up to 60 or 80 samples throughput, automated inline filtration, and positive pressure processing.
• AutoEmpore Automated Solid Phase Extractor Automated SPE instrument for processing 3 large volume water samples in parallel with SPE disks or cartridges, featuring inline filtration and online water removal option.
• HPSE-6 High Pressure Solvent Extractor Automated high-pressure solvent extraction instrument designed to process 2-6 samples in parallel at temperatures up to 200°C and pressures up to 20 MPa.
• MVP12 Vacuum Concentrator 12 channel parallel vacuum concentrator with capacity of processing sample volumes up to 900mL.
• MVP48 Vacuum Concentrator Largest sample throughput vacuum concentrator with capacity of processing 48 samples in parallel.
• FlexMVP Vacuum Concentrator 16 channel parallel concentrator with independent sample control for isolated sample loading and removal.
• FlexMVP Evo Vacuum Concentrator Most sophisticated vacuum concentrator design introducing independent channel control and integrated vacuum pump and condenser module.
• M12 Nitrogen Concentrator 12 channel parallel nitrogen concentrator with individual needle for samples from 50mL to 200mL.
• M64 Nitrogen Concentrator High-throughput nitrogen concentrator for processing 2 to 200mL and up to 64 samples for sample volumes under 10mL.
• M80 Nitrogen Concentrator Most sophisticated nitrogen concentrator model allowing up to 80 samples under 20mL to be processed at the same time.
• EV400H Rotary Evaporator Entry-level rotary evaporator with manual lifting for routine distillation in academia and industry labs.
• EV400 Rotary Evaporator 2nd generation rotovap with motor lifting and standard features for laboratories that demand distillation on a daily basis.
• EV400VAC Rotary Evaporator Advanced rotary evaporator model with standout features such as removable touchpad control, gradient distillation, auto start, and built-in solvent library.
• VP18 Plus Vacuum Pump Oil-free vacuum pump offering vacuum pressures as low as 20mbar for general lab applications.
• VP30 Vacuum Pump Most cost-effective oil-free vacuum pump solution for applications without low pressure needs.
• VP50 Plus Vacuum Pump Oil-free pump with high pumping rates perfect for large volumes in applications without low pressure needs.
• EH35A Plus Hotplate Robust hotplate with stainless steel heating surface, 350°C max temperature, and accuracy to ±5°C.
• EH35B Hotplate High precision hotplate with stainless steel heating surface, 350°C max temperature, and improved accuracy to ±2°C.
• H50-500 Water Chiller Low temperature, CFC-free, energy efficient water chiller for small lab equipment with -5 to +35°C range.
• H150-1000 Water Chiller CFC-free, energy efficient water chiller for medium-large lab instrumentation with +8 to +35°C range.
• H150-1000LT Water Chiller Low temperature, CFC-free, energy efficient water chiller for medium-large lab instrumentation with -20 to +35°C range.
• H150-1500 Water Chiller High power, CFC-free water chiller for large lab instrumentation with 1500W cooling capacity.
• ED16S Digestion Block Cost-effective digestion block supporting 16, 100mL samples with max temperature of 210°C.
• ED36S Digestion Block Robust digestion block for routine lab applications with 36 samples, 50mL volume, and max temperature of 210°C.
• EHD36S Digestion Block EPA compliant high temperature digestion block with 36 samples, 50mL volume, up to 450°C max temperature.
• ED54S Digestion Block Highest sample throughput digestion block with 54, 50mL samples and max temperature of 210°C.
• EHD20 Digestion Block EPA compliant high temperature digestion block for 20, 100mL samples up to 415°C max temperature.
• 3M Empore Solid Phase Extraction Products 3M Empore solid phase extraction products distributed by CDS Analytical, including SPE cartridges and extraction disks for sample preparation workflows.
• CDS Analytical Service and Support Contracts Service and support offering including one-year warranty, extended warranties, comprehensive maintenance and service contracts, spare parts supply, and client training on Pyrolysis, Purge and Trap, Thermal Desorption, and Dynamic Headspace applications.
• CDS Analytical Sample Testing Services Sample testing services run by CDS analytical chemists for prospective clients to determine application validity, with optional site visits to observe testing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products evolved through 6 generations representing the industries highest standard
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LabTech Corporation, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDS is collaborating with LabTech to bring customers a well-rounded selection of lab equipment. LabTech products distributed through CDS include rotary evaporators, water chillers, vacuum pumps, nitrogen concentrators, hotplates, digestion blocks, and more. LabTech Corporation serves as the China and Hong Kong distributor for CDS products.
• 3M EmporecoreTechnology or IntegrationCDS Analytical offers 3M Empore products including SPE cartridges, extraction disks, and the AutoEmpore automated SPE instrument. Empore is a brand of 3M specialized in solid phase extraction products.
• DKSHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDKSH is the authorized distributor for CDS products in Australia and New Zealand. Contact: Tony Lattari at [email protected].
• Analytix LimitedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnalytix Limited is the authorized distributor for CDS products in United Kingdom and Ireland. Contact: Simon J. Osborne at [email protected].
• Chromatographic Specialties (Chromspec)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChromatographic Specialties (Chromspec) serves as the authorized distributor for CDS products in Canada, covering North America alongside US direct sales. Also distributes CDS in South Africa.
• IT Tech / IT TechnologiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIT Tech Research SDN BHD covers Malaysia and IT Technologies PTE LTD covers Singapore as authorized CDS distributors.
• Da Vinci Laboratory SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDa Vinci Laboratory Solutions is the authorized distributor for CDS products in Belgium, Luxemburg, and Netherlands.
• S-Prep GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorS-Prep GmbH is the authorized distributor for CDS products in Austria and Germany.
• KOVALENT ABminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKOVALENT AB is the authorized distributor for CDS products in Sweden.
• Beta Tech Scientific, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeta Tech Scientific, Inc. serves as a North America distributor covering Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, Missouri, Minnesota, Indiana, and Ohio.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EST Analytical: EST Analytical is a US-based manufacturer of purge and trap instruments and autosamplers for VOC analysis in environmental laboratories. It competes directly with CDS Analytical's purge and trap product portfolio for EPA method 8260 applications.
• Teledyne Tekmar: Teledyne Tekmar is a major manufacturer of purge and trap concentrators and autosamplers for VOC analysis in environmental laboratories. It directly competes with CDS's 8500A/8500C and 7000C Purge and Trap product lines in the EPA method compliance segment.
• Markes International: Markes International specializes in thermal desorption products and GC sample introduction for environmental, food, and materials analysis. It directly competes with CDS's thermal desorption product line (CDS 9300/9350/7550S series) in VOC and SVOC analysis markets.
• GERSTEL: GERSTEL is a German manufacturer of GC and LC sample preparation and sample introduction technology, including thermal desorption, pyrolysis, and headspace systems. It competes directly with CDS Analytical across multiple GC sample introduction product categories.
• Frontier Laboratories: Frontier Laboratories is a Japanese manufacturer specializing in pyrolyzers and GC sample introduction technology. It directly competes with CDS Analytical in the analytical pyrolysis market for polymer and materials characterization, offering similar Py-GC-MS instrumentation.

Broad incumbents

• Shimadzu Scientific Instruments: Shimadzu is a major manufacturer of analytical and measuring instruments including gas chromatography and mass spectrometry systems. Its broad analytical instrumentation portfolio serves overlapping environmental and pharmaceutical laboratory customers with potential competition in thermal sample introduction.
• PerkinElmer: PerkinElmer provides a broad portfolio of analytical laboratory instruments and consumables, including GC, GC-MS, and sample preparation equipment. It serves overlapping environmental, food, and pharmaceutical laboratory customers with comparable analytical solutions.
• Agilent Technologies: Agilent is the largest manufacturer of gas chromatography and mass spectrometry systems globally. While not a direct specialist in thermal sample introduction, Agilent's GC platforms integrate with CDS's front-end instruments and any vertical integration or bundled offerings would directly threaten CDS's positioning.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher offers a broad portfolio of analytical instruments including GC, GC-MS, and sample preparation systems. Its TRACE 1300/1310 GC platform and complementary sample preparation products could compete with or substitute for CDS's thermal desorption and purge & trap offerings.

Emerging players

• LECO Corporation: LECO manufactures analytical instrumentation for separation science and mass spectrometry applications, with capabilities in GC-time-of-flight MS for food, environmental, and petrochemical analysis. It overlaps with CDS's customer base in advanced analytical laboratory applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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