Simport Scientific

What Simport Scientific does

Simport Scientific Inc. is a privately held Canadian manufacturer of injection-molded laboratory consumables and reusable plastic labware, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Beloeil, Quebec. The company designs and produces more than 2,000 SKUs across histology cassettes (SuperFlo™ line with laser-marking variants), CoreDish™ biopsy containers, Cultubes™ and T400-series culture tubes, T500 internal-thread sample tubes, MicrewTube® microcentrifuge tubes, centrifuge tubes, cryogenic vials and 2D barcoded cryovials, StoreBox™ and MultiRack™ storage solutions, ChillBlock™ thermal-conductive racks, PCR consumables, cytology funnels for major cytocentrifuge brands (Shandon, Hettich, Sakura, EliTech, StatSpin), and Dropette® transfer pipettes. Core manufacturing capability is precision injection molding using Acetal (POM), Polypropylene, Polystyrene, HDPE, and acetal copolymer, with deliberate material selections (e.g., copolymer acetal over homopolymer Delrin for histology) optimized for chemical resistance, temperature range (-196°C to +121°C for sample tubes), and leakproof performance; the operation runs under an ISO 9001-certified quality management system.

The business model is a B2B catalog consumables sale with razor-blade repeat dynamics: products are sold in bulk pack quantities (e.g., 1,000-unit packs for sample tubes) at unit pricing with annual price lists, requiring minimum orders of $100 in the US/Canada and $500 internationally. Revenue is generated through a hybrid channel — a global distribution network spanning five continents combined with direct e-commerce via simport.com — targeting histology laboratories (primary use case), biobanks and cryopreservation facilities, molecular biology and PCR labs, and clinical diagnostics laboratories. The company holds an extensive portfolio of trademarks (SuperFlo™, MicrewTube®, CoreDish™, Cultubes™, StoreBox™, MultiRack™, ChillBlock™, FitsAll™, Dropette®, Pierce-It™, LockMailer™) and uses digital marketing (blog, LinkedIn, Instagram, newsletter, interactive product selection tools) to drive inbound demand alongside its distributor relationships.

Name

Simport Scientific

Legal name

Simport Scientific Inc.

Website

https://simport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Simport Scientific is a privately held Canadian injection molder, founded 1975, that designs and manufactures 2,000+ laboratory consumables and reusable plastic labware (histology cassettes, tubes, cryovials, PCR plates) sold across five continents to histology, biobank, molecular biology, and clinical diagnostics laboratories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Consumables

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Laboratory Consumables & Plasticware (Tips, Tubes, Plates, Filters) (HLAGAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Diagnostic & Laboratory Packaging (Specimen Containers, Transport Tubes) (IMALAIAF), Sterile & Aseptic Medical Packaging (Pouches, Wraps, Sterile Barriers) (IMALAIAB)

Keywords

• Laboratory consumables
• Histology cassettes
• Cryogenic storage vials
• Microcentrifuge tubes
• PCR consumables

Headquarters

HQ city

Beloeil

HQ country

Canada

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Consumables Sales: Simport Scientific generates revenue through the sale of laboratory consumable products including histology cassettes, tubes, vials, cryopreservation products, PCR consumables, and general labware. Products are sold in bulk quantities (e.g., 1000 units per pack for many items) with a razor-blade model where repeat purchases of consumables drive ongoing revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Simport Scientific designs and manufactures plastic laboratory consumables and reusable products — including histology cassettes, sample tubes, cryogenic vials, PCR plates, microcentrifuge tubes, culture tubes, storage boxes, racks, and cytology funnels — using injection molding of thermoplastics such as Acetal (POM), Polypropylene, Polystyrene, HDPE, and Polyethylene. The company sells over 2,000 catalog items through a global distribution network spanning five continents and direct e-commerce to clinical, research, and diagnostic laboratories.

Product overview

Simport Scientific is a developer and designer of quality laboratory consumable and reusable products, founded in 1975, offering over 2000 items. The product portfolio includes histology cassettes (SuperFlo™ line with Tissue, Biopsy, and Micro-Biopsy variants including Laser-compatible versions), CoreDish™ biopsy containers, culture tubes (Cultubes™ sterile tubes, T400 series), sample tubes with internal/external threads (T500 series), microcentrifuge tubes (MicrewTube® brand with Snap Cap, Screw Cap, and SnapTwist variants), caps and closures (T401, T403 FitsAll™, T404 Flange Plug, T407 Pierce-It™), centrifuge tubes (T408 15ml conical), storage solutions (StoreBox™, MultiRack™, ChillBlock™ thermal conductive racks), cytology funnels for major instruments, cryopreservation vials, PCR consumables, and general labware. Products are manufactured using materials including acetal (POM), polypropylene, polystyrene, HDPE, and polyethylene, with ISO 9001-certified quality management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SuperFlo: SuperFlo histology cassettes with innovative side slots and design features
• CoreDish
• Cultubes
• MicrewTube
• StoreBox
• MultiRack
• ChillBlock
• Dropette
• FitsAll
• Pierce-It
• LockMailer

Products and services

• SuperFlo™ Histology Cassettes Histology cassettes with innovative side slots that allow fluids to access tissue from all four sides, available in Tissue, Biopsy, and Micro-Biopsy variants in Loose, Taped, and Sleeved/Tubed configurations, with 10-11 color options and a 45° angled writing surface. Used by clinical and research histology laboratories for tissue processing.
• SuperFlo™ Laser Cassettes
• CoreDish™ Multiple Biopsy Containers
• Cultubes™ Sterile Culture Tubes
• MicrewTube® Microcentrifuge Tubes
• T500 Sample Tubes with Internal Threads
• StoreBox™ Storage Boxes
• MultiRack™ Tube Racks
• ChillBlock™ Thermal Conductive Racks
• Pierce-It™ Closure (T407)
• FitsAll™ Universal Cap (T403)
• T408 Centrifuge Tubes 15 ml Conical
• Cytology Funnels
• Cryogenic Vials
• PCR Consumables (Tubes, Strips, Plates)
• Dropette® Transfer Pipettes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Eppendorf: German manufacturer of premium laboratory consumables including microcentrifuge tubes, PCR plates, and pipette tips — directly competing with Simport's MicrewTube®, SuperFLEX™ PCR, and Dropette® product lines for the same molecular biology and life science research customers.
• Sarstedt: German family-owned manufacturer of sample tubes, cryogenic vials, specimen containers, and histology consumables — a direct competitor in nearly every product category Simport serves, with comparable privately-held mid-market profile.
• Greiner Bio-One: Austrian manufacturer of plastic lab consumables including culture tubes, cryogenic storage, and microplates — overlapping with Simport's Cultubes™, cryogenic vials, and PCR consumable lines for clinical and research laboratories.
• Corning Life Sciences: U.S. manufacturer of cell culture vessels, cryogenic vials, PCR plates, and centrifuge tubes — competing with Simport in PCR consumables and cryopreservation, typically at larger scale and with broader OEM partnerships.
• DWK Life Sciences: Manufacturer of premium laboratory glass and plastic ware including Wheaton, Duran, and Kimble brands — competing in culture tubes, sample vials, and storage containers that overlap with Simport's T500, T400, and tube/vial portfolio.
• BRAND (BrandTech Scientific): German manufacturer of liquid handling and lab consumables including microcentrifuge tubes, PCR plates, and transfer pipettes — directly comparable product overlap with Simport's MicrewTube® and Dropette® lines.

Broad incumbents

• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global life sciences conglomerate offering Nunc, Nalgene, and Matrix brand plastic lab consumables — competing with Simport across tubes, vials, cryogenic storage, and PCR while bundling consumables with instruments and reagents into large enterprise contracts.
• Avantor (VWR): Global laboratory products distributor and manufacturer serving as both a competitor (private-label and proprietary brands) and a key distribution channel for laboratory consumables including products comparable to Simport's portfolio.
• Merck (Sigma-Aldrich): Global life sciences supplier offering plastic lab consumables alongside its broader chemicals and reagents portfolio — competing with Simport in selected categories like transfer pipettes, sample tubes, and filtration while leveraging much larger scale and bundled procurement.

Emerging players

• NEST Scientific USA: China-based manufacturer of cell culture, PCR, cryopreservation, and storage consumables — competing aggressively on price in the same product categories as Simport, particularly in PCR plates, centrifuge tubes, and cryogenic vials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/simport
• Instagraminstagram.com/simportscientificinc
• Xx.com/simportofficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/SimportScientific

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Simport Scientific