What ICI Scientific does

ICI Scientific, the operating brand of Institutional Casework Inc., is a US-based manufacturer of custom laboratory-grade casework, fume hoods, and adaptable modular table systems for science laboratories. The company traces its lineage to CampbellRhea (founded 1951 for educational science furniture) and is headquartered in Paris, Tennessee, operating three manufacturing facilities totaling 650,000 square feet and employing approximately 250 associates. The product portfolio spans painted and stainless steel casework (CornerStone), wood casework (CampbellRhea and Tier One Premier), modular tables (Patriot, Patriot Edge, Envision), adaptable furniture (FlexCore), fume hoods (JMP Isolator and LabShield), specialty work surfaces (phenolic, Nautilus HDPE, plastic laminate), and Olympian athletic lockers. Notable technical features include the ISOLATOR fume hood series with chain-and-sprocket sash drive (lifetime warranty) and ASHRAE 110/UL/CSA 1805/SEFA 1/8 certifications, field-convertible CornerStone casework, and Patriot Edge plug-and-play tables with 1,000-pound load capacity co-developed with GSK.

The company generates revenue through project-based sales of custom-manufactured laboratory infrastructure, priced by quote rather than published list, and sold primarily through an authorized dealer and distributor network covering the United States, Canada, and select international markets. Distribution is supplemented by direct enterprise engagement with architects, general contractors, construction managers, and end customers such as universities, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and government agencies. A Quick Delivery INSTOCK program offers expedited fulfillment on select products through Instocklabs.com. Customer logos span GSK, Eli Lilly, Merck, Roche Diagnostics, Mt. Sinai, Cleveland Clinic, USDA, Purdue University, Northwestern University, University of Florida, Texas A&M, Michigan State, SUNY Stony Brook, and K-12 institutions.

ICI Scientific is privately owned with no disclosed institutional investors, having been formed in 2005 through a management buyout of CampbellRhea from Sagus International and expanded in 2009 with the acquisition of Jamestown Metal Products. The company positions itself on American-made manufacturing, SEFA/UL/ETL/FSC certifications, modular reconfigurability that reduces renovation frequency over 20-30 year lab lifecycles, and an AIA-registered continuing education program for architects.

Name

ICI Scientific

Legal name

Institutional Casework Inc.

Website

https://iciscientific.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ICI Scientific manufactures custom laboratory-grade casework, fume hoods, and adaptable modular table systems from three Tennessee facilities, serving universities, K-12 schools, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, and government laboratories across the US, Canada, and international markets through a dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Furniture & Casework Manufacturing

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

Science & STEM Lab Equipment & Supplies (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Makerspaces) (EDAEAIAC)

Keywords

• Laboratory casework
• Fume hoods
• Modular lab furniture
• Educational science furniture
• Adaptable table systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Casework and Furniture Sales: ICI Scientific generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of custom laboratory-grade casework, fume hoods, work benches, and related laboratory furniture. Products include painted steel, stainless steel, and custom wood laboratory casework; laboratory-specific work benches; equipment; fixtures; work surfaces; and an extensive inventory of fume hoods.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ICI Scientific is a full-service manufacturer of customizable laboratory-grade casework, fume hoods, adaptable plug-and-play table systems, work surfaces, and educational furniture. The company produces steel, stainless steel, and wood laboratory casework under brands including CornerStone (steel), Jamestown Metal Products Isolator fume hoods, Patriot and Patriot Edge table systems, Envision Work Benches, FlexCore adaptable furniture, and the CampbellRhea educational wood line. Products are made to specification at three US manufacturing facilities and supported with design/BIM coordination, 3D renderings, and project-level installation.

Product overview

ICI Scientific (Institutional Casework Inc.) is a full-service manufacturer offering customizable, laboratory-grade casework, fume hoods, adaptable plug and play table systems, work surfaces, and educational materials. The product portfolio includes three core casework material categories: painted steel (CornerStone), stainless steel (CornerStone), and wood (CampbellRhea and Tier One Premier Wood). Supporting products include multiple table system lines (Patriot Table System, Patriot Edge, Envision Work Benches), the FlexCore adaptable furniture system, and specialty products (phenolic, plastic laminate, Nautilus Marine Plastic). The ICI JMP Isolator Fume Hoods series provides fume containment, with the Jamestown Metal Products acquisition (2009) adding steel casework, fume hoods, and adaptable systems. Athletic products include Olympian lockers for educational and facility use. The company offers three manufacturing facilities totaling 650,000 square feet with 250 associates, manufacturing products in the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CampbellRhea: Educational wood laboratory furniture brand since 1951. Products include wood casework, LabShield fume hoods, and Olympian athletic lockers for K-14 educational environments.
• Jamestown Metal Products
• CornerStone
• ISOLATOR

Products and services

• Patriot Edge Plug-and-Play Table System Next-generation plug-and-play laboratory table system with 1000-pound load capacity, integral service connection, and options for power/data poles, plumbing service poles, shelving, and hydraulic lift systems; targets pharmaceutical R&D and research laboratories.
• ICI Painted Steel (CornerStone) Casework Painted steel laboratory casework with three distinct CornerStone designs (flush overlay steel, inset steel, flush overlay wood), 15 polyurethane powder coat colors, UL 1275 listing, and field convertible capability for changing lab demands.
• ICI Stainless Steel (CornerStone) Casework Stainless steel laboratory casework for healthcare and research laboratories, available in T304 or T316 stainless steel with uniform No. 4 finish, UL 1275 listing, SEFA 8 compliance, NFPA 30 compliance, and integral counter tops with wash areas.
• ICI Spectrum Decor Plastic Laminate Casework Plastic laminate science laboratory casework, work surfaces, reagent racks, liners, and shelving engineered to exceed industry standards, available in a broad range of colors and fabricated to exacting specifications.
• Patriot Table System Build-as-you-need adjustable table program ranging from basic four-legged tables on glides to moveable plug-and-play lab stations, featuring 2x2 inch 11 gauge welded tubular steel frame with mechanical bolt height adjustment.
• Envision Work Benches Most flexible and functional laboratory bench system with portable and instantly customizable workstations; available in versions 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and 6.0 with various round or square front legs, radius or rectangular rear upright assemblies, and quick-connect service lines to ceiling-mounted distribution panels.
• ICI JMP Isolator Fume Hoods Flagship fume hood series combining innovations in fume hood design with accepted architectural practices for fume containment; UL/CSA 1805 listed, ASHRAE 110 certified, SEFA 1 certified, with chain and sprocket sash drive (lifetime warranty), tempered glass sash, and 5-inch airfoil posts.
• FlexCore Adaptable Furniture System Adaptable laboratory furniture system allowing traditional modular casework and docking mobile instrument carts for industrial, research, and university laboratories, designed to interoperate with competitor units at an affordable price point with rugged durable construction.
• ICI Specialty Products (Phenolic, Laminate, Nautilus Marine Plastic) Specialty counter tops, work surfaces, reagent racks, casework liners, and shelving fabricated from phenolic, plastic laminate, and Nautilus Marine Plastic (high density polyethylene) offering resistance to acids, solvents, and moisture.
• ICI CampbellRhea Educational Wood Casework Educational wood laboratory casework brand established in 1951, built for K-14 educational environments with quality construction detail exceeding SEFA standards for chemical resistance and performance, designed for a lifetime of learning.
• ICI Tier One Premier Wood Casework Superior laboratory wood casework with hand-selected premium grade veneers, vertical grain matched full flush overlay, available in maple, oak, cherry, bamboo, European steamed beech, American white ash, or exotic species, with FSC-certified options and LEED-contributing finishes.
• Olympian Athletic Lockers Olympian locker line made in Henry County, Tennessee with durable construction, broad range of species and finishes, impact and rust resistance, maintenance-free design, and a three-year standard warranty for educational and facility athletic spaces.
• LabShield Educational Fume Hoods Fume hoods engineered for K-14 educational environments with student users in mind, compatible with the CampbellRhea casework system for school laboratory applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wood casework installations grew 23% year-over-year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• SAI Systems & Services Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized ICI Scientific dealer covering the Canadian market (Territory: Canada CA). SAI Systems provides product and sales information, customer service, and technical support to customers in Education (K-14), College/University, Pharmaceutical, Municipal, Industrial, Health Care, Research, Library, Athletic, Petro Chemical, OEM, and Commercial markets.
• Lab BuilderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized ICI Scientific dealer for international territories. Lab Builders provides product and sales information, customer service, and technical support to international customers in Education (K-14), College/University, Pharmaceutical, Municipal, Industrial, Health Care, Research, Library, Athletic, Petro Chemical, OEM, and Commercial markets.
• GSK (GlaxoSmithKline)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGSK partnered with ICI Scientific to develop the Patriot Edge plug-and-play table system in 2001. The collaboration delivered the ultimate in space flexibility with critical service management capabilities. GSK Building 12 features extensive Patriot Edge and Isolator fume hood installations, representing a flagship reference installation for ICI's most modular table product.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Labconco: Privately held US manufacturer of laboratory fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, and related lab equipment. Highly comparable to ICI's ISOLATOR fume hood line and shares the same scientific/educational customer base.
• Air Master Systems: US manufacturer specializing in laboratory fume hoods and airflow control equipment. Closely comparable to ICI's JMP Isolator product line and competes for the same specification-driven projects in pharma and education.
• Mott Manufacturing: Canadian manufacturer of laboratory casework, fume hoods, and architectural millwork. Direct competitor in the North American lab furniture market and a benchmark for ICI's Canadian dealer-led strategy.
• TMI Systems Design Corporation: US manufacturer of architectural casework and laboratory furniture serving educational, healthcare, and commercial markets. Direct competitor in institutional casework with overlapping customer profiles.
• Hamilton Laboratory Solutions: US manufacturer of flexible, modular laboratory furniture and casework systems serving academic, government, and commercial research labs. Comparable to ICI's Envision, FlexCore, and Patriot Edge adaptable product family.
• Durcon: Manufacturer of epoxy resin laboratory work surfaces, tables, sinks, and casework. Comparable to ICI's phenolic and specialty work surface offerings and to ICI's laboratory table systems.
• Kewaunee Scientific: US public company manufacturing laboratory furniture, fume hoods, and casework in steel, wood, and stainless steel for the same educational, healthcare, government, and industrial research end markets that ICI Scientific serves. Kewaunee is the closest publicly traded comparable for unit economics and competitive dynamics.

Emerging players

• Sheldon Manufacturing: Manufacturer of laboratory and clinical equipment including incubators and environmental chambers. Adjacent rather than directly competing, but shares the laboratory specification and dealer-driven distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Thermo Fisher Scientific (Lab Products & Services): Global science instrumentation and lab products conglomerate that, through acquisitions including Fisher Scientific, supplies broad laboratory equipment, consumables, and some casework. Overlaps ICI in serving large institutional and pharma customers but is not specialized in laboratory casework.
• Fisher Scientific (legacy brand / channel): Established lab supply brand under Thermo Fisher that distributes a broad catalog of laboratory equipment, furniture, and consumables. Competes with ICI primarily on procurement convenience rather than specialty casework specification.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ICICASEWORK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/institutional-casework-inc-

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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