What Durcon Laboratory Tops does

Durcon Incorporated, founded in 1963 and headquartered in Taylor, Texas, manufactures and supplies epoxy resin worksurfaces and complementary laboratory surface systems for the research, education, and industrial markets in the United States and internationally. The company is a business unit of Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces (Wilsonart LLC), operating under the Durcon and Durcon Epoxy brand names. Its core product line consists of monolithic, high-density epoxy resin worksurfaces (including the sustainability-positioned Greenstone Epoxy with post-consumer recycled content), Solid Phenolic Compact (SPC) available in Standard, Chemical Resistant, and Fire-Rated grades, and Solicor-CR Lab Grade color-through material, complemented by epoxy drop-in and undermount sinks, outlets, pegboards, drip trays, troughs, color-matched caulk, installation kits, and safety storage cabinets. Manufacturing is performed at a single ISO 9001:2015 certified facility in the USA, with products tested against SEFA 3 chemical resistance, ASTM standards, and Class A fire-rating, and certified under UL Greenguard Gold, SCS, and NSF/ANSI 51.

Durcon sells on a project-based, one-time-purchase model through a sales-led go-to-market motion, combining direct commercial buyer engagement with a "Find a Rep" network covering North America and international markets. Customers include top-tier universities (Harvard, Duke, Johns Hopkins, University of Arizona), global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies (Merck, Amgen, Genentech, Allergan, Alcon), industrial research labs (3M, BASF), and government and national research institutions (Walter Reed Army Institute, Brookhaven National Laboratory, UT Cancer Research Institute), with documented installations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and as remote as the Davis Research Base in Antarctica. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; transactions are quoted through sales representatives or the EProject Manager and Visualizer digital tools. The company's revenue is not separately disclosed, and it has no independent funding, M&A, or AI/ML capability footprint — its competitive position is anchored entirely in proprietary epoxy formulations, decades-long specification reputation, and a stack of independent laboratory-surface certifications.

Name

Durcon Laboratory Tops

Legal name

Durcon (A Wilsonart Company, business unit of Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces)

Website

https://durcon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Durcon manufactures high-performance epoxy resin, solid phenolic, and color-through laboratory worksurfaces and accessories, selling via direct sales and a rep network to universities, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, industrial research labs, and government research institutions in the US and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Taylor

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Worksurface Sales: Durcon generates revenue through the sale of laboratory worksurfaces including epoxy resin tops, solid phenolic compact materials, and related products. Products are sold through direct commercial buyer channels and sales representatives.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Durcon manufactures and supplies a complete system of high-performance laboratory worksurfaces and accessories, including monolithic epoxy resin tops, solid phenolic compact surfaces, Solicor-CR color-through material, and complementary sinks, troughs, pegboards, drip trays, and safety storage cabinets. Products are engineered for chemical resistance, heat resistance, fire resistance, and durability in university, K-12, and industrial laboratory environments. All epoxy products are manufactured in the USA at an ISO 9001:2015 certified facility.

Product overview

Durcon Laboratory Tops, a Wilsonart Company, offers a complete system of laboratory worksurfaces and accessories. The core product line includes Epoxy Resin Worksurfaces (featuring Durcon Epoxy and Greenstone Epoxy with recycled content), Solid Phenolic Compact (available in Standard, Chemical Resistant, and Fire-Rated grades), and Solicor-CR Lab Grade (color-through material). The portfolio extends to complementary sinks and accessories including drop-in sinks, undermount sinks, outlets, pegboards, drip trays, and troughs, along with safety storage cabinets. All products are designed for laboratory and industrial environments requiring chemical resistance, heat resistance, and durability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Greenstone Epoxy: Innovative worksurface material that integrates post-consumer recycled material into Durcon's laboratory grade epoxy resin, marketed under the Greenstone sub-brand for sustainable lab surfaces.
• Solid Phenolic Compact (SPC)

Products and services

• Durcon Epoxy Resin Worksurfaces High-density, monolithic laboratory worksurfaces offering superior heat and chemical resistance, designed for university STEM chemistry laboratories and industrial applications. Undergoes SEFA 3 Chemical Resistance testing, ASTM standards, and carries Class A fire-rating.
• Greenstone Epoxy Innovative worksurface material that integrates post-consumer recycled material into Durcon's laboratory-grade epoxy resin, combining sustainability with high performance for laboratory environments.
• Solid Phenolic Compact (SPC) Durable decorative surface material composed of decorative sheets and kraft paper saturated with phenolic resin, fused using heat and over 1,000 psi of pressure. Available in Standard, Chemical Resistant, and Fire-Rated grades for laboratory applications.
• Solicor-CR Lab Grade Color-through, lab-ready surface material for both vertical and horizontal applications, offering chemical resistance with no black core for refined aesthetics in laboratory settings.
• Epoxy Resin Drop-in Sinks Epoxy resin sinks designed for drop-in installation, matching Durcon epoxy worksurfaces for seamless laboratory environments.
• Epoxy Resin Undermount Sinks Undermount-style epoxy resin sinks that mount beneath the worksurface for a clean, modern laboratory aesthetic.
• Sinks Outlets and Overflows Drainage components and accessories for epoxy resin sinks in laboratory environments.
• Pegboards and Drip Trays Epoxy resin pegboards and drip trays for laboratory organization and specimen handling, including polypropylene peg options.
• Troughs Drop-in and undermount troughs for laboratory sink installations.
• Safety Storage Cabinets Safety storage cabinets for laboratories and industrial use, completing the Durcon system of laboratory furniture and worksurface solutions.

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Wilsonart Engineered SurfacescoreOthersDurcon is a business unit of Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces. Wilsonart LLC holds the copyright for Durcon products and operates Durcon as part of its portfolio of engineered surface companies. Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces is the parent company overseeing Durcon's operations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Labconco: Labconco is a manufacturer of laboratory equipment including workstations, fume hoods, and enclosures used in scientific research. It shares Durcon's institutional and research-customer base and overlaps in lab workstation surfaces and accessories.
• Mott Manufacturing: Mott Manufacturing is a Canadian manufacturer of steel laboratory furniture, fume hoods, and casework. It directly competes with Durcon in lab worksurfaces and furniture for universities, research labs, and industrial customers.
• Hemco Corporation: Hemco Corporation manufactures laboratory furniture, fume hoods, enclosures, and specialized lab equipment for scientific and industrial customers. It is a direct peer to Durcon in lab furnishings with comparable end markets and sales channels.
• Trespa: Trespa is a manufacturer of high-performance solid phenolic compact panels used in laboratory, healthcare, and architectural applications. It directly competes with Durcon's Solid Phenolic Compact (SPC) product line on chemical resistance and fire-rated performance.
• Kewaunee Scientific: Kewaunee Scientific is a publicly-traded manufacturer of laboratory furniture, casework, fume hoods, and worksurfaces serving scientific, educational, and government customers. It is a direct peer to Durcon in lab furnishings with overlapping product categories and end markets.
• Sheldon Manufacturing: Sheldon Manufacturing (Shellab) is a B2B manufacturer of laboratory equipment including workstations, incubators, and related lab furniture. It overlaps with Durcon in lab furnishings and serves a comparable scientific and medical research customer base.
• Diversified Woodcrafts: Diversified Woodcrafts is a manufacturer of educational laboratory furniture and casework serving K-12 and higher-education science classrooms. It is a direct peer in the lab furniture category with strong overlap in the education segment.

Broad incumbents

• Formica Group: Formica Group manufactures decorative laminates and engineered surfaces with some specialty products for healthcare and laboratory settings. It is a broad incumbent in the engineered surfaces category with adjacency to Durcon's phenolic and laminate-like offerings.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher Scientific is a diversified life sciences and laboratory products giant with a substantial lab equipment and furniture portfolio. It serves overlapping customers with a much broader offering, acting as a broad incumbent in the lab supply market.
• Avantor: Avantor (which acquired VWR) is a global supplier of laboratory products, equipment, and services to research and industrial customers. It is a broad incumbent that overlaps with Durcon in serving institutional and pharma lab customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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