PromoChrom Technologies

Name

PromoChrom Technologies

Legal name

PromoChrom Technologies

Website

https://promochrom.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Automation Equipment

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Analytical Instruments & Chromatography Systems (HLAGAIAA)

Keywords

• Automated solid phase extraction
• PFAS sample preparation
• Laboratory automation instruments
• SPE consumables cartridges
• Protein purification systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automated SPE Systems: Sale of automated Solid Phase Extraction instruments including SPE-03 and Presto systems. These are capital equipment purchases for laboratory automation.
2. SPE Consumables: Ongoing sales of consumable products including AQUARIS SPE Cartridges, inline filters, anti-clogging tips and frits, and mini-disks. Creates recurring revenue stream from installed customer base.
3. Service Plans and Support: Technical support and service plan offerings for ongoing customer support and maintenance of installed systems.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PromoChrom Technologies designs, manufactures, and sells automated Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) laboratory instruments, primarily the SPE-03 and Presto 8-channel systems used for PFAS, environmental, food, soil, and water contaminant analysis under EPA Methods 537.1, 533, and 1633. The instruments are built around a patented multi-functional valve, sold alongside system-optimized consumables (AQUARIS SPE cartridges, anti-clogging tips, inline filters, frits, mini-disks) and complemented by a digital platform (LabSentry AI for machine-vision anomaly detection and PromoChrom Pilot for remote fleet management).

Product overview

PromoChrom Technologies offers a portfolio of automated sample preparation systems centered on Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) technology. The core offering consists of two automated SPE platforms: the SPE-03 (compact 8-channel system for EPA PFAS methods 537.1, 533, 1633) and Presto (accelerated 8-channel system for large-volume ≥250mL samples). Supporting the SPE systems is a digital platform comprising LabSentry AI (AI-powered real-time anomaly detection and fleet monitoring) and PromoChrom Pilot (remote access and control). The portfolio extends to protein purification with Lumera and OttoPure (multi-channel systems with UV detection and flow-through re-application). Consumables include AQUARIS SPE cartridges, inline filters, anti-clogging tips and frits, and mini-disks. The systems are designed for EPA-compliant PFAS extraction in environmental, drinking water, food, soil, and biological matrices, with a three-tier anti-clogging defense system for particulate-rich samples.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OttoPure: Protein Purification System - 8-channel automated protein purification system with bubble-free processing and intuitive software interface.
• Lumera
• LabSentry AI
• PromoChrom Pilot
• Aquaris

Products and services

• SPE-03 Automated SPE System Automated 8-channel solid phase extraction instrument for PFAS, environmental, food, soil, and oil sample analysis. Supports EPA Methods 537.1, 533, and 1633, ISO 21675, and DIN 38407; runs without an external computer or vacuum pump; compact, touchscreen-controlled; processes 0.5 mL to 4 L samples with up to 8 in parallel.
• Presto Accelerated SPE System 8-channel accelerated SPE system engineered for large-volume (≥250 mL) samples and high flow rates, optimized for EPA Method 525 and other large-volume methods, delivering extraction times under 80 minutes.
• Lumera Protein Purification System Multi-channel protein purification platform with 8-sample parallel processing, real-time UV detection, and automated flow-through re-application for maximized protein yield.
• OttoPure Protein Purification System Protein purification system with 8-channel simultaneous sample processing, bubble-free handling, intuitive software interface, and specialized column adapters for laboratory protein workflows.
• LabSentry AI AI-powered smart automation platform that uses machine vision and real-time monitoring to detect anomalies (clogs, air gaps, incomplete sample loading, pump stalling) during SPE extraction, with autonomous recovery actions and fleet-wide insights.
• PromoChrom Pilot Remote access and fleet-management web application for SPE systems, enabling monitoring and control via mobile and desktop dashboards with centralized performance logs and automated event notifications.
• AQUARIS SPE Cartridges System-optimized SPE cartridges tested directly on SPE-03 for PFAS workflows, validated for EPA Methods 533, 537, and 1633 with proven blank performance and flow consistency, including AQUARIS PFAS WAX cartridges.
• Inline Filters High-capacity inline filters that provide secondary screening for finer particulates, reducing line and cartridge clogging to maintain system performance in particulate-rich environmental samples.
• Anti-clogging Tips Primary anti-clogging barrier that protects instrument lines and inlets from larger particulates, high sediment, and floating materials during SPE extraction.
• Anti-clogging Frits Stackable tertiary safeguard for ultra-fine particulates, supporting seamless extraction with challenging sample matrices and completing the three-tier anti-clogging defense system.
• Mini-disks SPE mini-disk consumables compatible with PromoChrom automated SPE systems for specialized extraction applications.
• Organomation Evaporator 12- and 26-position evaporators from Organomation integrated into PromoChrom's automated SPE workflow for fraction evaporation in environmental and PFAS sample preparation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% increase in throughput compared to manual SPE (48 vs 30 bottles per 9-10 hour shift)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Claros Technologies Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on EPA Method 1633 automation poster presentation, sharing insights on different matrices and anti-clogging solutions for PFAS extraction and analysis. Joint development of learnings for automating EPA Method 1633 procedures.
• OttoPure Protein Purification SystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationOttoPure (now part of Lumera product line) represents PromoChrom's protein purification solutions with 8-channel capability, bubble-free processing, and enhanced software interface for laboratory protein workflows.
• LabSentry AIcoreTechnology or IntegrationAI-powered monitoring platform developed by PromoChrom that uses machine vision to detect anomalies during extraction processes, integrated with SPE-03 systems.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global analytical instrument giant offering automated SPE and sample preparation solutions (e.g., Dionex AutoTrace) alongside chromatography and mass spectrometry. Comparable as a competing supplier of automated sample prep to environmental and PFAS testing labs.
• Agilent Technologies: Major analytical instrument vendor with broad SPE cartridge (Bond Elut) and automation portfolios and a large installed base in environmental and PFAS testing labs. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for the same SPE workflow budgets.
• Waters Corporation: Established chromatography and sample preparation supplier (Oasis SPE cartridges, associated automation) widely used in regulated PFAS and environmental workflows. Directly comparable in serving PFAS and water testing laboratories with sample prep solutions.
• Shimadzu: Diversified analytical instrument provider offering sample preparation automation alongside chromatography and mass spectrometry. Comparable as an incumbent competing for the same environmental and PFAS testing lab capital budgets.
• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Life science research and clinical diagnostics vendor with protein purification systems (e.g., NGC) and chromatography consumables. Comparable as a broader incumbent competing for protein purification and analytical lab customers.

Direct peers

• Biotage: Specialist in automated sample preparation (Extrahera, Horizon) for clinical, forensic, and environmental workflows including PFAS. Closely comparable as a focused automated SPE platform vendor serving similar regulated laboratory use cases.
• Gilson: Manufacturer of liquid handling and automated SPE systems (e.g., ASPEC series) widely used in environmental and pharmaceutical labs. Directly comparable as a competing automated sample prep specialist in the same lab channel.
• FMS (Fluid Management Systems): Specialist in automated SPE and sample cleanup systems targeting PFAS, dioxins, and environmental contaminants. Closely comparable as a focused competitor in the same automated SPE niche serving environmental testing labs.
• Restek Corporation: Provider of SPE cartridges, sample prep products, and chromatography consumables widely used in environmental and PFAS testing. Comparable as a consumables-and-workflow competitor rather than a capital-equipment peer.
• Cytiva: Dominant protein purification systems provider (ÄKTA platform) and broader bioprocessing supplier. Comparable to PromoChrom's Lumera/OttoPure protein purification product line as the incumbent benchmark in lab-scale protein purification.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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