What Extraktlab does

extraktLAB (legal name extraktLAB; HQ at 500 Simmon Dr., Osceola, Wisconsin, USA) is a privately held manufacturer of supercritical CO2 botanical extraction equipment and turnkey GMP-compliant manufacturing solutions, building extractors since 2014. It serves licensed botanical processors across hemp/cannabis, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food and beverage, cosmetics, and essential-oils markets, with stated service coverage across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. The company positions itself as born from separation science (founders cite 20+ years of pharmaceutical and food-industry separations expertise) rather than from metal fabrication, the background it attributes to most competitors.

The core technology is closed-loop subcritical/supercritical CO2 extraction that selectively recovers cannabinoids, terpenes, and other compounds, with a claimed 85–95% cannabinoid recovery versus 50–80% for ethanol and materially lower solvent and operating cost (e.g., a stated 1-year solvent cost of ~$42K for CO2 vs. ~$1.26M for ethanol on a one-ton/day system). The product portfolio spans extraction (E-series 110–180L commercial, M-series 2.5–120L research-to-midscale), chromatography (pure99-x/-z for THC removal), wiped-film and falling-film distillation (clearSTILL, fracTron), filtration (Draindroyd/Drumdroyd), CO2 supply (CO2Cage, MPCART), material processing (shuckNbuck bucking machine, TerpTrap), anti-solvent encapsulation, and automation (E2Di, EtoD, E2W, E2isolate). The igwLAB Manufacturing Execution System provides GMP batch records, document control, SOPs, and quality management built on an FDA CFR Title 21 Part 2 / EFSA / EMA foundation; the company is ISO 9001:2015 certified.

The business model is hardware-led capital equipment sales supplemented by turnkey facility packages (equipment, layout, electrical/HVAC/plumbing, SOPs, training, commissioning, scalable to 5,000+ lbs/day) and professional/recurring services (training, maintenance, GMP documentation, formulations, and extraktU courses). Pricing is undisclosed, custom-quoted, and engaged through "Jam Session" / "Talk to an Expert" consultations via a direct enterprise field-sales motion; equipment is sold as one-time/perpetual purchases while support and documentation are offered on subscription/annual cadences. No funding rounds, parent company, or external institutional ownership are indicated; the company appears founder/management controlled, led by CEO Jonathan Thompson (publicly "Dr. Jon").

Name

Extraktlab

Legal name

extraktLAB

Website

https://extraktlab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

extraktLAB manufactures supercritical CO2 botanical extraction equipment and turnkey GMP-compliant manufacturing solutions, selling extractors, distillation, chromatography, automation, and MES software directly to hemp/cannabis, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, and cosmetics processors globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Botanical Extraction Equipment

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

Downstream Processing & Purification Technologies (chromatography, filtration, centrifugation) (HLAAAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automation, Controls & Manufacturing Execution for Bioprocessing (SCADA/DCS/PLC/MES) (HLAAAJAE), Process Development & Tech Transfer (Upstream/Downstream/MSAT) (HLAGAGAE)

Keywords

• Supercritical CO2 extraction
• Botanical extraction equipment
• GMP manufacturing solutions
• Cannabis processing machinery
• Hemp extraction systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Osceola

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Extraction Equipment Sales: Sale of supercritical CO2 extraction machines (E-series, M-series), chromatography systems, distillation equipment, filtration systems, CO2 supply equipment, and automation solutions. Equipment ranges from compact 2.5L research extractors to 180L commercial-scale systems.
2. Turnkey Manufacturing Solutions: Complete GMP-compliant manufacturing facility packages including equipment configuration, facility layout design, SOPs, installation, training, and commissioning services. Scalable solutions from research phase to 5,000+ lbs/day biomass processing.
3. Professional Services: On-site training and commissioning, GMP compliance consulting, facility layout design, maintenance packages, standard formulations services, and equipment process design. Also includes extraktU training courses with optional certificates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Extraktlab designs, manufactures, and commissions GMP-compliant supercritical CO2 extraction equipment and complementary botanical processing systems for hemp, cannabis, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food and beverage, cosmetics, and essential oil producers. Its offerings span extraction machines (M-2.5 through E-180 product lines), chromatography (pure99), wiped-film and falling-film distillation (clearSTILL, fracTron), filtration (DrainDroyd, DrumDroyd), CO2 supply (CO2Cage, MPCART), material processing (shuckNbuck), terpene capture (TerpTrap), automation modules (E2Di, EtoD, E2W, E2isolate), the igwLAB Manufacturing Execution System software, and bundled turnkey GMP manufacturing solutions covering facility layout, SOPs, training, and commissioning.

Product overview

Extraktlab is a manufacturer of GMP-compliant botanical extraction equipment and turnkey manufacturing solutions, founded in 2014. The product portfolio is organized around supercritical CO2 extraction as the core technology, supplemented by ethanol and subcritical water extraction capabilities. The equipment suite includes extraction systems (E-series 110-180L capacity for commercial production, M-series 2.5-120L for research to mid-scale), chromatography systems (pure99-x, pure99-z) for THC removal and cannabinoid separation, wiped film and falling film distillation equipment (clearSTILL, fracTron), vacuum filtration systems (Draindroyd, Drumdroyd), CO2 supply solutions (CO2 Cage, MPCART), material processing (shuckNbuck bucking machine, TerpTrap terpene collection), and anti-solvent encapsulation. Automation solutions (E2Di, EtoD, E2W, E2isolate) connect extraction workflows. The igwLAB Manufacturing Execution System provides software for batch records, document control, SOPs, and quality management. Turnkey solutions combine equipment, facility design, SOPs, training, and commissioning services scalable from small producers to 5,000+ lbs/day throughput. Services include feasibility studies, GMP documentation, maintenance, and formulations expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• pure99: HPLC chromatography system designed for the hemp industry to separate and remove THC while maintaining full spectrum profile of other cannabinoids.
• igwLAB
• CO2Cage
• DrainDroyd

Products and services

• e180 Extractor Supercritical CO2 extractor with 180-liter capacity — the largest in the E-series — marketed as the fastest supercritical CO2 extractor on the market for high-capacity producers. Designed for commercial throughput with high yields, GMP traceability standards, and scalable automated extraction solutions.
• e140 Extractor Supercritical CO2 extractor with 140-liter capacity balancing speed, automation, and GMP compliance within a 25 sq ft footprint, scalable for growing operations with limited space.
• e110 Extractor Supercritical CO2 extractor with 110-liter capacity combining speed, power, and GMP compliance in a compact 24 sq ft footprint for research labs or small producers. Documented 90%+ hemp extraction efficiency.
• M-120 Extractor Manual-operated supercritical CO2 extractor with 120-liter capacity providing high-quality extractions without full automation expense, built on the same platform as the E-140. Cost-effective entry point into commercial-scale extraction.
• M-2.5 Extractor Compact supercritical CO2 extractor with 2.5-liter capacity ideal for small-scale production and research, featuring precision controls, modular adaptability, and co-solvent introduction support.
• eH20 Subcritical Water Extractor Subcritical water extraction system for botanical extraction using water as solvent at elevated temperatures below the critical point, providing an alternative extraction method for botanical applications.
• Ethanol Extraction Systems Ethanol-based extraction equipment offered alongside extraktLAB's supercritical CO2 lines as an alternative botanical extraction method for hemp/cannabis processors.
• clearSTILL-400 Wiped-film distillation system for high-capacity purification of botanical extracts, producing high-purity CBD and THC distillates at 90-99% purity.
• clearSTILL-200 Wiped-film distillation system for medium-capacity purification of botanical extracts.
• fracTron-1000 Falling-film distillation system for large-scale evaporation and solvent recovery in botanical processing.
• fracTron-100 Falling-film distillation system for medium-scale evaporation and solvent recovery.
• pure99-x Scaled HPLC chromatography system for scalable cannabinoid separation and THC removal while maintaining the full-spectrum profile of CBD, CBG, CBN, and CBL. Achieves 0.0% THC while maintaining full-spectrum profile.
• pure99-z HPLC chromatography system for targeted cannabinoid separation and purification.
• Draindroyd Filtration System High-throughput vacuum filtration system for separation of waxes from botanical oils during winterization. Registered trademark DrainDroyd.
• Drumdroyd Filtration System Drum filtration system for continuous filtration of botanical extracts.
• CO2 Cage Supply System High-pressure CO2 supply and storage system with infrared heaters for consistent pressure control and remote monitoring via integrated weight sensors. Includes mobile/standpipe installation options. Registered trademark.
• MPCART Mobile CO2 Supply Cart Mobile CO2 supply cart for flexible CO2 delivery to extraction systems.
• TerpTrap Terpene Collection Equipment Vacuum distillation equipment for terpene capture and recovery of aromatic compounds, preserving delicate aromatic profiles for full-spectrum extracts.
• E2Di Automation Solution Automation equipment for extraction-to-distillation workflow integration.
• EtoD Automation Solution Automation equipment for extractor-to-distillation process connectivity.
• E2W Automation Solution Automation solution for extraction workflow integration.
• E2isolate Automation Solution Automation equipment for isolate production workflow.
• igwLAB Manufacturing Execution System (MES) GMP-compliant Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software and hardware providing batch record management, document control, SOP management, and quality management system (QMS). Built on FDA CFR Title 21 Part 2 architecture for food and drug compliance (EFSA and EMA aligned).
• M-2.5 Anti-Solvent Encapsulator Anti-solvent encapsulation system for particle formation and crystallization.
• shuckNbuck Bucking Machine High-speed bucking machine for removal of hemp flower from stems, processing 1 acre of plant harvest (2000 plants) in 3 hours with a single operator for indoor or outdoor use. Represents a 60% reduction in labor over manual bucking methods.
• CarbonX Sorbent Sorbent consumable product for filtration and purification applications as part of Extraktlab's consumables portfolio.
• Bulk CBD Isolate Package Crystallization labs equipment package for bulk CBD isolate production.
• Delta-8 THC Production Package Equipment package for Delta-8 THC production within the Crystallization Labs portfolio.
• Turnkey GMP Manufacturing Solutions Comprehensive turnkey solutions including facility layout, process design, equipment configuration, SOPs, installation, training, and GMP compliance support — scalable from research to 5,000+ lbs/day throughput. Includes complete packages for equipment, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, SOPs, and training with phased Crawl-Walk-Run approach.
• Training & Commissioning On-site workforce training and manufacturing line commissioning services covering installation, SOPs, and method validation of final oils. Includes extraktU free courses with optional paid certificates.
• GMP Equipment Documentation Package Documentation package for GMP equipment compliance supporting regulatory documentation requirements.
• Maintenance Package Ongoing equipment maintenance services for extraktLAB equipment owners.
• Standard Formulations & Product Services Formulations expertise and standard product development services to support customers building their own botanical products from extractions.
• GMP Compliance Support & Facility Layout Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliance support with facility design and layout services to help businesses begin manufacturing while achieving GMP compliance.
• Feasibility Study Feasibility study service to evaluate customer extraction and processing projects before equipment investment.
• Manufacturing Line Commissioning Package Manufacturing line commissioning package including on-site commissioning and training services for GMP equipment installations.
• Outdoor Cultivation Process & Layout Design Outdoor cultivation process and layout design service to support outdoor hemp/cannabis operations.
• Equipment Process & Layout Design Equipment process and layout design service providing custom engineering for facility-specific extraction equipment configurations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,000+ lbs/day biomass processing capacity in 800 sq ft with under 500 amps power consumption
• +7 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Apeks Supercritical: Manufacturer of supercritical CO2 extraction systems for the cannabis and hemp industries, offering a comparable core technology to extraktLAB's E- and M-series extractors with similar throughput tiers and GMP-aligned design.
• Precision Extraction Solutions: Direct competitor in cannabis and botanical extraction equipment, offering hydrocarbon and ethanol-based closed-loop systems alongside extraction facility solutions, overlapping with extraktLAB's licensed-producer customer base.
• Vitalis Extraction Technology: Canadian manufacturer of supercritical CO2 extraction equipment for cannabis and hemp producers, directly competing with extraktLAB's CO2 extraction product family across the North American licensed-producer market.
• Capna Systems: Ethanol and hydrocarbon extraction equipment manufacturer serving cannabis processors with closed-loop systems; comparable as a competitor for the same licensed-producer capex dollars that extraktLAB targets.
• Delta Separations: Cannabis extraction, distillation, and filtration equipment vendor offering wiped film and falling film systems directly overlapping with extraktLAB's clearSTILL and fracTron product lines.
• Root Sciences: Provider of extraction, distillation, and chromatography equipment for cannabis and hemp processors, with comparable GMP-oriented technology offerings and turnkey facility services.
• Pope Scientific: Manufacturer of wiped film and short-path distillation equipment for botanical, pharmaceutical, and essential oil processors; directly comparable to extraktLAB's clearSTILL product family for downstream purification.

Broad incumbents

• BÜCHI Labortechnik: Established laboratory and process equipment manufacturer offering extraction and concentration solutions for pharmaceutical, food, and botanical applications; broader portfolio than extraktLAB but overlapping in extraction and purification workflows.
• Waters Corporation: Global leader in HPLC chromatography and analytical instruments; the underlying technology supplier category for systems like extraktLAB's pure99, representing both a potential partner/supplier and a broader incumbent in the chromatography market.
• Agilent Technologies: Diversified analytical instrument manufacturer with HPLC chromatography, mass spectrometry, and lab automation portfolios; broad incumbent whose chromatography technology underpins the category in which extraktLAB's pure99 competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/extraktLAB
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/extraktlab

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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 →

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