Name

VELP Scientifica

Legal name

VELP Scientifica S.r.l.

Website

https://velp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Analytical Instruments

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

Analytical Instruments & Chromatography Systems (HLAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

General Lab Equipment (Centrifuges, Incubators, Shakers, Ovens) (HLAGAIAC)

Keywords

• Analytical laboratory instruments
• Elemental analysis equipment
• Kjeldahl nitrogen analyzers
• Laboratory sample preparation
• Laboratory stirring equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Usmate Velate

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

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. Analytical Instruments: Sale of laboratory analytical instruments including elemental analyzers, distillation units, digestion units, solvent extractors, fiber analyzers, and oxidation stability reactors. Products range from benchtop equipment to fully automated high-throughput systems.
2. Laboratory Equipment: Sale of laboratory equipment including magnetic stirrers, heating plates, overhead stirrers, vortex mixers, dispersers, dry block heaters, BOD/respirometers, cooled incubators, and flocculators.
3. Consumables and Accessories: Sale of consumables including extraction cups, thimbles, seals, test tubes, dispersing tools, and spare parts for instruments.
4. Professional Services: Installation, preventive maintenance, training courses, calibration and certification, and warranty services for instruments.
5. VELP Ermes Cloud Subscriptions: Subscription codes for connecting instruments to VELP Ermes cloud platform (1-year and 3-year connection options available).
6. Software Upgrades: Optional software packages such as 21 CFR Part 11 compliance package for pharmaceutical and food industry laboratories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

VELP Scientifica designs, manufactures, and sells laboratory analytical instruments and equipment used for elemental analysis, nitrogen/protein determination, solvent extraction, fiber analysis, oxidation stability testing, and sample preparation (stirring, heating, dispersing, homogenizing). The portfolio includes Kjeldahl and Dumas analyzers, CHNS/O elemental analyzers, solvent extractors, fiber analyzers, hotplate stirrers, dispersers, BOD/respirometers, and cooled incubators, complemented by consumables, accessories, and the VELP Ermes cloud connectivity platform.

Product overview

VELP Scientifica is an Italian manufacturer of analytical instruments and laboratory equipment serving customers in over 130 countries. The product portfolio comprises two main categories: Analytical Instruments (elemental analyzers, digestion units, distillation units, solvent extractors, fiber analyzers, oxidation stability reactors) and Laboratory Equipment (magnetic stirrers, overhead stirrers, vortex mixers, dispersers, dry block heaters, BOD/respirometers, cooled incubators). Key product families include the UDK series Kjeldahl nitrogen/protein analyzers (UDK 139-169), SER 158 automatic solvent extractors, Advance Series hotplate stirrers (AREX 5, AREC 7, AREC 10), NDA/Dumas nitrogen analyzers, OXITEST oxidation stability reactors, OV dispersers, and the cloud-enabled VELP Ermes platform for instrument connectivity. Products serve industries including food/feed/beverage, environmental/agro, chemical/petrochemical, pharmaceutical/life science, cosmetics, pulp/paper/textile, commercial labs, and academia/research. The company operates from headquarters in Italy with subsidiaries in the USA and China, and a network of over 300 distribution partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EMA 402XL CHNS Macro Elemental Analyzer World's first CHNS macro elemental analyzer featuring innovative crucible technology for reliable elemental analysis of macro samples.
• AREX 5 Advance Hot Plate Stirrer Compact hotplate stirrer with 135 mm round CerAlTop plate combining thermal conductivity with chemical resistance for precise sample heating and stirring.
• AREC 7 Advance Ceramic Hot Plate Stirrer Ceramic hotplate stirrer with 180x180 mm square ceramic top offering exceptional chemical resistance and easy-to-clean surface for laboratory applications.
• AREC 10 Advance Ceramic Hot Plate Stirrer Large 260x260 mm ceramic hotplate stirrer with brushless motor, SpeedServo torque compensation, and advanced connectivity for high-volume laboratory applications up to 25L.
• SER 158 Series Automatic Solvent Extractor Fully automatic hot solvent extractor with Randall method for fast, accurate extractable matter determination. Available in 3-position and 6-position models, analyzing up to 5 times faster than traditional Soxhlet extraction.
• UDK 169 Automatic Kjeldahl Analyzer with AutoKjel Autosampler Fully automatic distillation and titration system for Kjeldahl nitrogen/protein determination with integrated colorimetric titrator and autosampler for high-throughput processing up to 24 samples.
• UDK 159 Automatic Kjeldahl Nitrogen Protein Analyzer Fully automatic distillation and titration unit with integrated colorimetric titrator for Kjeldahl protein determination, TKN, and volatiles analysis.
• UDK 149 Automatic Kjeldahl Nitrogen Protein Analyzer Automatic distillation unit compatible with external potentiometric titrators for flexible Kjeldahl nitrogen, TKN, proteins, and volatiles analysis.
• UDK 139 Semi-Automatic Kjeldahl Distillation Unit Semi-automatic distillation unit with programmable water and sodium hydroxide addition for Kjeldahl protein determination at excellent value-for-money.
• NDA 702 Dumas Nitrogen Analyzer Dual carrier gas Dumas nitrogen analyzer for rapid nitrogen and protein determination using combustion method.
• CN 802 Carbon Nitrogen Analyzer Elemental analyzer for carbon and nitrogen determination in various samples.
• OXITEST Oxidation Stability Reactor Robust, fast system for determination of lipid oxidation stability compliant with AOCS Official Method Cd 12c-16.
• OV 625 Digital Disperser Powerful digital disperser for homogenization, emulsification, suspension, and high-speed mixing of biological tissues, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food products. Features speed range 3,000-25,000 rpm and 3-year warranty.
• OV 725 Digital Disperser Premium digital disperser with brushless motor for homogenization, emulsification, and high-speed mixing. Features 2,000-25,000 rpm speed range, cyclic digital timer up to 99:59 hours, and advanced safety features.
• FIWE Advance Fiber Analyzer Automated fiber analyzer for crude and detergent fiber analysis with flexible setups and reliable performance.
• OHS Series Overhead Stirrers Robust overhead stirrers with high torque for demanding viscosity applications and intuitive controls for consistent, powerful stirring.
• ECODryBlock Dry Block Heater and COD Thermoreactor Flexible, modular dry block heater for precise and uniform heating of samples in laboratory applications including COD analysis and thermoreactions.
• RESPIROMETRIC Sensor System Accurate and automated BOD measurement and aerobic/anaerobic respiration measurement for water and soil analysis.
• FOC Connect Cooled Incubators Precise temperature controlled cooled incubators for BOD testing, microbiology, plant and cell culture applications.
• Digestion Units Efficient sample digestion systems for Kjeldahl and other official methods available in multiple capacities and automation levels.
• Distillation Units Versatile distillation systems for Kjeldahl and beyond, ideal for nitrogen, volatiles, TVBN, phenols analysis with precision and flexibility.
• Elemental Analyzers Reliable CHNS/O, CN, and Dumas analyzers for both macro and micro samples featuring state-of-the-art technology and user-friendly interface.
• Fiber Analyzers and Dietary Fiber Analyzers Automated systems for crude, detergent, and dietary fiber analysis compliant with AOAC methods.
• Magnetic Stirrers and Heating Magnetic Stirrers Laboratory stirrers with precise temperature control and powerful stirring across wide range of models for diverse laboratory challenges.
• Vortex Mixers Fast and effective mixing for different tubes with versatile options for touch, IR (patented), or continuous operation.
• BOD and Respirometers Accurate and automated measurement of biochemical oxygen demand and aerobic/anaerobic respiration for water and soil analysis.
• Cooled Incubators Precise temperature control in multiple formats ideal for BOD testing, microbiology, plant and cell culture.
• Flocculators Controlled jar testing for flocculation studies with reliable and reproducible results for water treatment process optimization.
• VELP Ermes Cloud Platform Cloud-based smart lab solution enabling remote monitoring, control, and data management for connected VELP instruments with real-time notifications, software updates, and enhanced service support. Subscription-based connectivity available in 1-year and 3-year plans.

Quantifiable outcome

• Solvent extraction up to 5 times faster than traditional Soxhlet method
• +5 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• VELP Scientific, Inc (Subsidiary)coreOthersWholly-owned US subsidiary located in Deer Park, NY, handling direct sales and support for North American customers.
• VELP China Co. Ltd.coreOthersWholly-owned Chinese subsidiary serving the China market from Jinji Road office location.
• Velp India Pvt. Ltd.coreOthersWholly-owned Indian subsidiary serving the India market from Raheja Tesla building office.
• Distribution Partners NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of more than 300 distribution partners serving customers in over 130 countries worldwide.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Elementar: German manufacturer of elemental analyzers (CHNS/O, N/protein) — a direct competitor to VELP's CHNS, Dumas, and CN elemental analysis portfolio, with comparable customers in academia, food, and environmental testing.
• IKA Works: German manufacturer of laboratory, analytical, and process equipment, including magnetic stirrers, hotplates, dispersers, and shakers — closely competing with VELP's Advance Series hotplate stirrers and OV dispersers.
• FOSS: Danish provider of analytical instruments for food, feed, and agricultural analysis. Overlaps with VELP in protein/fat/fiber determination and shares the same food/feed vertical customer base, although FOSS is materially larger and more software-driven.
• Heidolph: German family-owned manufacturer of laboratory equipment — magnetic and overhead stirrers, shakers, and rotary evaporators — that directly competes with VELP's magnetic stirrers, overhead stirrers, vortex mixers, and general lab equipment portfolio.
• LECO Corporation: US-based manufacturer of elemental analyzers, including CHNS and oxygen/nitrogen systems, directly competing with VELP's elemental analysis range across food, environmental, and academic labs.
• BÜCHI Labortechnik: Swiss family-owned manufacturer of laboratory instruments with strong overlap to VELP in Kjeldahl nitrogen/protein determination, distillation, and solvent extraction. Closely comparable mid-sized European specialist serving the same food, feed, environmental, and pharma QC workflows.
• Gerhardt: German manufacturer specializing in Kjeldahl digestion and distillation systems used in nitrogen/protein analysis — a near-direct competitor to VELP's UDK and digestion/distillation product lines, serving food and environmental laboratories.

Broad incumbents

• Anton Paar: Austrian privately-held manufacturer of a broad range of analytical and laboratory instruments. Overlaps with VELP in sample preparation and density/viscosity analysis but operates at much greater scale across a wider portfolio.

Regional players

• Skalar Analytical: Dutch manufacturer of automated wet chemistry analyzers for environmental, food, and pharmaceutical laboratories — overlapping with VELP in BOD, COD, and water/environmental analysis, particularly strong in European municipal and contract lab markets.

Emerging players

• CEM Corporation: US-based specialist in microwave-assisted analytical and sample-preparation instrumentation with overlap to VELP in digestion and protein/nitrogen workflows for food and life sciences.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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