IVEK Corporation

What IVEK Corporation does

IVEK Corporation is a privately held precision manufacturing company founded in 1979 and headquartered in North Springfield, Vermont. It designs and manufactures small-volume precision liquid metering and dispensing systems built around a proprietary ceramic positive displacement pump architecture, in which zirconia ceramic pistons run inside ceramic cylinders at clearances on the order of 120 millionths of an inch to deliver wear-free operation over hundreds of millions of cycles. The company's product portfolio spans the Digispense family of single- and multi-channel (up to 24 channels) dispensing controllers, rotary and linear liquid metering systems with flow rates from nanoliters per second to multi-liter per minute, ultrasonic atomization systems (Digisonic), spray nozzles (Sonicair), OEM components such as the AutoPipettor and ceramic displacement pumps, and application-specific systems including the MethaSpense and Controlled Substance Dispensing Station (CSDS) for methadone clinics. Patented accessories such as the Liquid Eye bubble detector complement the core platforms.

The company sells primarily into four end-markets: medical device and in-vitro diagnostic instrument manufacturers (as OEM fluidic sub-assemblies), pharmaceutical manufacturers (precision compounding and controlled substance handling), biotechnology and life-science instrumentation, and drug addiction treatment clinics worldwide. Revenue is generated almost entirely through hardware sales of configured systems and OEM components under a quote-based pricing model with multi-year enterprise contracts; the company offers free application testing as a consultative qualification step. Go-to-market combines direct sales from the Vermont headquarters, a wholly-owned European subsidiary (IVEK Europe sprl with offices in Germany, Belgium, and Spain), and a network of authorized regional sales representatives and international distributors covering North America, Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, and South America. The company is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016, a combination that is operationally important for serving regulated medical device and pharmaceutical customers.

Name

IVEK Corporation

Legal name

IVEK Corporation

Website

https://ivek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IVEK Corporation is a privately held precision manufacturer founded in 1979 that designs ceramic positive displacement pumps and dispensing systems for medical device OEMs, pharmaceutical manufacturers, diagnostic instrument makers, and methadone clinics worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Fluid Dispensing Equipment

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sensors & Feedback Devices (Pressure, Flow, Position, Encoders, Transducers) (IMAHAGAK)

Keywords

• Precision fluid dispensing
• Ceramic displacement pumps
• Liquid metering systems
• OEM fluidic components
• Controlled substance dispensers

Headquarters

HQ city

North Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Fluid Dispensing Equipment Sales: IVEK generates revenue primarily through the sale of precision liquid metering and dispensing systems, including single and multi-channel dispensing systems, pump modules, motor bases/actuators, and controller modules. Products range from benchtop units to fully integrated OEM components.
2. OEM Components and Sub-assemblies: Sale of OEM fluidic components including rotary/reciprocating pump modules and sub-components for integration into customer instruments for clinical diagnostics and biotech instrumentation.
3. Specialty Systems and Accessories: Revenue from specialty systems including spray/atomization systems, methadone dispensing systems, lateral flow reagent dispensing systems, and accessories such as heater controllers, bubble detectors, and dispense nozzles.
4. Technical Support and Service: IVEK provides technical support, application testing services, and product manuals. While the company offers free application testing for qualification, additional support services may contribute to revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IVEK Corporation designs and manufactures small volume precision liquid metering and dispensing systems built around proprietary ceramic positive displacement pump technology. The portfolio includes single-channel and multi-channel dispensing systems, liquid metering pumps, controlled substance (methadone) dispensers, lateral flow reagent dispensers, ultrasonic atomization spray systems, and OEM fluidic components integrated into customer medical, pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and biotech instrumentation. Supporting accessories include the patented Liquid Eye bubble detector, heater systems, fluid circulation modules, and AutoPipettor modules.

Product overview

IVEK Corporation offers a comprehensive portfolio of small volume precision liquid metering and dispensing systems. The core product line centers on the Digispense family (4000, 3009, 3020, 1000) and Multispense multi-channel systems, all featuring ceramic positive displacement pump technology. The product range spans single-channel dispensing (rotary and linear), multi-channel systems (up to 24 channels), liquid metering systems, and specialized spray/atomization systems (Digisonic III, Sonicair). Supporting products include OEM components (AutoPipettor, Displacement Pumps, Ceramic Liquid Valves), accessories (Liquid Eye Bubble Detector, Heater System, Fluid Circulation Module), and application-specific systems for methadone/controlled substance dispensing and lateral flow reagent dispensing (Digispense Striper). The portfolio is characterized by ceramic-on-ceramic piston technology delivering precision from nanoliters to liters with millions of cycle durability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Digispense: Precision liquid dispensing systems including Digispense 1000, Digispense 3009, Digispense 3020, and Digispense 4000 controllers
• MethaSpense
• Digispense 4000
• Digisonic
• Sonicair
• AutoPipettor
• Liquid Eye
• Ceramic Displacement Pump
• Controlled Substance Dispensing Station (CSDS)
• Digispense Striper
• Multispense
• Multiplex

Products and services

• Digispense 4000 High-performance production-oriented single-channel dispensing system combining both Rotary and Linear functionality, enabling precise and repeatable fluid dispensing volumes at rates from 2 nL per second to 300 mL per second. Features Ethernet fieldbus communication options (EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, ProfiNET), dynamic microstepping technology, and recipe storage for up to 32 dispensing profiles for industrial automation integration.
• Single Channel Dispensing Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• Inaccuracy less than or equal to 1.0% and imprecision less than or equal to 0.75% CV for displacements greater than or equal to 5% of total pump displacement
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kiva TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKiva Technologies, led by Nathan Davies, serves as IVEK's authorized sales representative for California, Arizona, and Nevada territories. Provides local sales support, application consultation, and customer relationships for IVEK precision dispensing systems in these western US states.
• IVEK Europe (Oliver Mueller)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIVEK Europe sprl, managed by Oliver Mueller, serves as regional headquarters covering German-speaking European markets from Bad Oeynhausen, Germany. Provides sales, support, and distribution management for central European customers.
• IVEK Europe (Romano Zalaffi)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIVEK Europe office in Belgium managed by Romano Zalaffi, serving as director for Benelux and French-speaking European markets from Ville-Pommeroeul, Belgium.
• IVEK Europe (Jérôme Depelsenaire)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIVEK Europe sales office in Spain managed by Jérôme Depelsenaire, covering Spanish and southwestern French markets from Sant Cugat del Valles (Barcelona), Spain.
• CompromeccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompromec, led by Amresh Singh, serves as IVEK's authorized distributor for India. Office located in Mira Road-Thane, Maharashtra. Provides sales, support, and local customer service for Indian market.
• Concord TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConcord Technologies serves as IVEK's authorized distributor for China, with offices in Guangzhou (Guangdong Province) and Hong Kong. Provides local sales, support, and distribution for Chinese markets.
• Acuraks, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcuraks, Inc., led by President Shozo Emman and Yosuke Kumashiro, serves as IVEK's authorized distributor for Japan. Office located in Sumida-ku, Tokyo.
• Pharmastar Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPharmastar Ltd., led by Ibrahim Sekerciler, serves as IVEK's distributor for Turkey. Office located in Pendik, Istanbul.
• Coastal Analytical & Automated Systems, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoastal Analytical & Automated Systems, Inc., led by Tom Costa, serves as IVEK's distributor for British Columbia, Canada.
• OEM Medical Device ManufacturerscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerIVEK designs and manufactures precision OEM Fluidic Components used in Clinical diagnostics and Bio Tech instrumentation. These partnerships involve deep integration of IVEK ceramic pump technology into customer instruments.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Fluigent: Fluigent specializes in microfluidic precision flow control for life sciences and diagnostics. Overlaps with IVEK's high-precision niche with newer pressure-based technology positioning.

Broad incumbents

• IDEX Corporation: IDEX owns multiple precision fluidics brands (e.g., Gast, Micropump, Trebor) serving medical, analytical, and industrial markets. Competes with IVEK across multiple precision pump categories with substantially greater scale and capital.
• Tecan: Tecan provides automated liquid handling workstations and OEM components for diagnostics and life sciences. Overlaps with IVEK in OEM precision pump components and reagent dispensing for diagnostic instruments.
• Cole-Parmer (Antylia Scientific): Cole-Parmer distributes precision pumps, syringes, and fluid handling products across laboratory and industrial markets. Comparable in precision dispensing with much broader catalog and global distribution muscle.
• KNF Neuberger: KNF manufactures diaphragm pumps and OEM fluid handling components for medical, analytical, and industrial applications. Comparable in OEM fluidic components with a broader pump technology portfolio.
• Parker Hannifin: Parker's Precision Fluidics division supplies diaphragm pumps, valves, and OEM fluid handling modules to medical and analytical instrument manufacturers. Overlaps with IVEK's OEM business at much larger scale.
• Bürkert: Bürkert produces solenoid valves, sensors, and precision flow control systems for medical, laboratory, and process industries. Comparable in OEM fluidic control with substantially broader industrial footprint.

Direct peers

• Hamilton Company: Hamilton produces precision syringes, pipettes, and automated liquid handling workstations for life sciences and clinical diagnostics. Highly comparable product overlap with IVEK's OEM precision dispensing and metering components.
• Gilson: Gilson manufactures precision pipettes, liquid handling instruments, and OEM fluidic components for life science and analytical applications. Directly comparable in precision small-volume dispensing at similar scale.
• Watson-Marlow (Spirax-Sarco): Watson-Marlow manufactures precision peristaltic and sinusoidal pumps for pharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostics applications. Direct competitor to IVEK in precision fluid handling for regulated industries with global channel reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Ivekcorp

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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