What Lab Crafters does

Lab Crafters is a privately held US manufacturer of laboratory casework, furniture systems, and fume hoods headquartered in Ronkonkoma, New York. Founded in 1997 and operating with 101-250 employees, the company sells primarily to enterprise customers in pharmaceutical and biotechnology, higher education, research institutes, and healthcare, supplying projects for institutions such as MIT, Memorial Sloan Kettering, Johns Hopkins, the Ragon Institute, Northwell Health, and Flagship Pioneering. Its revenue model is project-based factory-direct enterprise sales, with quote-driven contracting and a service overlay spanning budget review, space optimization, design assist, project management, and installation coordination; no third-party distribution is used.

The product portfolio centers on three platforms: the I-FLEX Adaptable System, a SEFA Class 8 kit-of-parts modular furniture line with robotic-welded frames, telescoping legs, and mobile workstations; the Dimension Adaptable System, a SEFA Class 7 free-standing/pre-plumbed system; and the Air Sentry line of high-performance fume hoods, introduced in 1997 as the industry's first low face velocity, high efficiency hood and certified to UL 1805, SEFA 1, NFPA 45, and ANSI/AIHA Z9.5. Adjacent offerings include fixed casework, lab accessories, ergonomic solutions (height-adjustable workstations, seating, monitor arms), and lifecycle services. Manufacturing is differentiated by a robotic powder-coating system with VOC-free finishes and overspray reclamation, 62% recycled-content steel framing, and 95% recyclable packaging.

Go-to-market is an enterprise field-sales motion targeting lab planners, architects, and research organizations through a specification-driven channel mix: a comprehensive website with downloadable Revit models, AIA specifications, brochures and data sheets, a YouTube channel, a LinkedIn presence, SEFA and USGBC memberships, and direct factory engagement via sales consultants and project managers. The company contributes to LEED Platinum, Gold, and Silver certified facilities and operates as a self-funded, organically grown business with no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and no public-ownership signals in the source material.

Name

Lab Crafters

Legal name

Lab Crafters

Website

https://lab-crafters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lab Crafters manufactures adaptable laboratory furniture systems, fixed casework, and high-performance Air Sentry fume hoods for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, higher education, research, and healthcare customers, delivered via a factory-direct enterprise sales model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Furniture

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Lab Furniture, Facilities & Utilities (Benches, Casework, Gas/Water Systems) (HLAGAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maintenance, Service Contracts & Equipment Repair (Field Service, Parts) (HLAGAIAN), Science & STEM Lab Equipment & Supplies (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Makerspaces) (EDAEAIAC), Laboratory & Scientific Equipment Moving (HSAKAEAM)

Keywords

• Laboratory furniture systems
• Laboratory casework
• Fume hoods
• Adaptable workstations
• Lab interior fit-out

Headquarters

HQ city

Ronkonkoma

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Furniture Systems: Sale of adaptable laboratory furniture systems including I-FLEX and Dimension systems. These are modular, reconfigurable workstations that form the core product offering for laboratory environments.
2. Fume Hoods and Ventilation Equipment: High-performance fume hoods including bench mounted, floor mounted, and specialty exposure control devices. Air Sentry product line with various configurations for different laboratory applications.
3. Laboratory Casework: Laboratory-grade fixed casework including base cabinets, wall cabinets, and specialty cabinets for chemical storage (acid cabinets, flammable cabinets, vacuum pump cabinets). Available in flush inset and flush overlay styles with powder-coat finishes.
4. Lab Accessories and Ergonomic Solutions: Work surfaces, sinks, plumbing fixtures, lab equipment, data accessories, height adjustable workstations, seating, monitor arms, and keyboard trays. Ergonomic solutions provided in collaboration with third-party manufacturers.
5. Professional Services: Comprehensive services including budget review, space optimization, design assist, project management, installation coordination, equipment integration, moves/changes/adds, and training and support throughout project lifecycle.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lab Crafters manufactures and sells steel and stainless steel laboratory casework, modular furniture systems (I-FLEX and Dimension), and high-performance fume hoods (Air Sentry). The company sells factory-direct to pharmaceutical, biotech, higher education, healthcare, and research organizations and provides full project lifecycle services from design and budget review through installation and post-installation support.

Product overview

Lab Crafters offers a portfolio of laboratory solutions comprising three core furniture systems: the I-FLEX Adaptable System (the most flexible kit-of-parts system, SEFA Class 8), the Dimension Adaptable System (free-standing/pre-plumbed system, SEFA Class 7), and fixed Casework. The company also manufactures the Air Sentry® Fume Hood line (introduced 1997), complemented by Lab Accessories and Ergonomic Solutions. Services span the full project lifecycle from design to installation. The offering is unified around the company's mission to create state-of-the-art laboratory environments that enhance business outcomes while prioritizing occupant well-being.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• I-FLEX: Adaptable laboratory furniture system designed as a kit-of-parts allowing customization and future re-configurability. SEFA Class 8 Adaptable Furniture System.
• Dimension
• Air Sentry

Products and services

• I-FLEX Adaptable System Modular, kit-of-parts adaptable laboratory furniture system designed as the company's most flexible offering, enabling customization and future re-configurability of laboratory workstations. SEFA Class 8 Adaptable Furniture System. For laboratories in pharmaceutical, biotech, higher education, healthcare, and research settings.
• Dimension Adaptable System Free-standing, adaptable laboratory furniture system that can be reconfigured for new applications and changing lab workspaces. Available in single-sided and double-sided workstations with fixed or adjustable height options, pre-wired and pre-plumbed for quick utility connections. SEFA Class 7 Adaptable Furniture System (Dimension Bench) and SEFA Class 5 (Dimension Core). For laboratories requiring traditional free-standing casework layouts.
• Casework Laboratory-grade fixed casework including base cabinets, wall cabinets, and specialty cabinets for chemical storage (acid cabinets, flammable cabinets, vacuum pump cabinets). Available in flush inset and flush overlay styles with powder-coat finishes and a wide range of finishes and colors to meet demanding project requirements. For new laboratory builds and renovations.
• Air Sentry High Performance Fume Hoods High performance fume hoods including bench mounted, floor mounted, and specialty exposure control devices. Air Sentry uses up to 50% less energy than conventional models with operating face velocity of 50-125 FPM, combination vertical/horizontal sash, and automatic baffle system. For laboratories requiring safe chemical containment with reduced operating costs.
• Lab Accessories Factory-direct laboratory interior fit-out components including work surfaces, sinks, plumbing fixtures, lab equipment, and data accessories to support ergonomic environments and increase productivity. For laboratories completing a full interior fit-out alongside furniture and fume hoods.
• Ergonomic Solutions Height adjustable workstations and fume hoods, seating, monitor arms, and keyboard trays to reduce injury risk and improve worker comfort in laboratory environments. Provided in collaboration with third-party manufacturers. For laboratory staff requiring ergonomic workstations.
• Professional Project Services Comprehensive project lifecycle services including budget review, space optimization, design assist, project management, installation coordination, equipment integration, moves/changes/adds, and training and support throughout the project lifecycle. For enterprise customers undertaking laboratory buildouts or renovations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Air Sentry fume hoods use up to 50% less energy than conventional models
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SEFA (Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLab Crafters is a long-standing member of SEFA. As a member, Lab Crafters provides laboratory grade workstations, furniture, and equipment that support SEFA's mission of creating humane, safe, and effective laboratory environments. SEFA compliance ensures products meet industry performance standards.
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing member of the U.S. Green Building Council. Lab Crafters contributes to LEED-certified facilities and participates in sustainable laboratory design initiatives. Products and processes support project LEED certification through Materials & Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Exemplary Performance credits.
• Labs 21minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipant in Labs 21 program. Sustainable practices reflect principles first established by Labs 21 for improving environmental performance of laboratory facilities.
• Sustainable SuppliersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLab Crafters partners with sustainable suppliers for raw materials and accessories, strengthening the integrity of the supply chain by sourcing from those who prioritize sustainable materials, ethical production, and reduced environmental impact.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kewaunee Scientific Corporation: Kewaunee Scientific is a direct competitor manufacturing laboratory furniture, fume hoods, and casework for the same pharma, biotech, higher education, and government research customers. Both companies compete on SEFA-compliant adaptable furniture systems and high-performance fume hoods.
• Labconco Corporation: Labconco manufactures laboratory equipment including fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, and lab furniture, directly competing with Lab Crafters' fume hood (Air Sentry) and casework offerings. Both target research, healthcare, and educational laboratories with comparable SEFA-compliant products.
• Mott Manufacturing: Mott Manufacturing is a Canadian manufacturer of steel laboratory furniture, casework, and fume hoods. Comparable to Lab Crafters in product mix (modular steel furniture, fixed casework, fume hoods) and customer base across North American research and educational labs.
• Hamilton Laboratory Solutions: Hamilton Laboratory Solutions designs and manufactures adaptable laboratory furniture systems and fume hoods for research, healthcare, and educational facilities. Directly comparable to Lab Crafters' I-FLEX and Dimension adaptable systems and Air Sentry fume hoods.
• Air Master Systems: Air Master Systems specializes in laboratory fume hoods and ventilation equipment, directly overlapping with Lab Crafters' Air Sentry high-performance fume hood product line. Both compete on energy efficiency and SEFA compliance in fume hood specifications.

Broad incumbents

• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global life sciences platform whose lab products division overlaps with Lab Crafters' market. While Thermo Fisher does not primarily compete in steel lab furniture, its broader portfolio of laboratory equipment, instruments, and consumables allows it to bundle furniture-adjacent solutions into large institutional contracts.
• Danaher Corporation: Danaher owns multiple life science tools brands (Beckman Coulter, Leica, Cytiva, etc.) and competes broadly in the lab environment value chain. As a broad incumbent, it can offer integrated lab build-out solutions that include adjacent equipment, pressuring niche furniture specialists like Lab Crafters.
• Steelcase: Steelcase is a large workplace and educational furniture manufacturer with adjacent lab and healthcare furniture offerings. While not a direct competitor in steel lab casework and fume hoods, it competes for institutional furniture budgets that include lab environments.
• Getinge: Getinge is a global medical technology and laboratory equipment provider with overlapping capabilities in sterile environments and lab ventilation. As a broad incumbent, it competes for healthcare and research lab infrastructure budgets alongside Lab Crafters' specialty furniture and fume hood products.

Emerging players

• Terra Universal: Terra Universal manufactures cleanroom and laboratory equipment including furniture, workstations, and contamination-control products. It overlaps with Lab Crafters in laboratory casework and ergonomic workstation categories, particularly for specialized and modular lab environments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCveaca-BIXHo_6BsO6qwx_Q
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lab-crafters-inc.

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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