Systems Engineering

What Systems Engineering does

Systems Engineering, doing business as SE Lab Group Inc., is a privately held specialty manufacturer founded in 1967 and headquartered at 5565 Icard Ridge Road, Hickory, North Carolina. The company designs and produces automated animal drinking water systems for laboratory animal research facilities, with a product portfolio that spans bedding-resistant drinking valves (L-2000, SP-5750, BV-100, ML-125 for small animals; L-70, L-80, L-100 for large animals), precision-manufactured rack manifolds compatible with twelve OEM cage rack suppliers, full facility water distribution systems (reverse osmosis, storage tanks, pumps, chemical injectors, UV sanitization with continuous recirculation), and complementary gel hydration products under the Napa Nectar brand.

The company monetizes primarily through one-time hardware sales of valves, manifolds, distribution equipment centers, and Napa Nectar gel packs (priced at approximately $78 per case for standard gel and $87 per case for the Fenbendazole-infused Plus variant), supplemented by preventative maintenance contracts and replacement parts revenue. The PinPOINT wireless monitoring system introduces a software-adjacent layer with online portal, SMS/email/voice alerting, and web/mobile applications. Go-to-market combines factory-direct enterprise sales, a network of independent regional sales representative firms (Colcom Inc., SRS Online), and a direct e-commerce storefront for gel products. Distribution is domestic (United States only) with international shipping available on contact basis.

Systems Engineering maintains a 55+ year commitment to servicing every product line for the life of the product, explicitly rejecting product obsolescence, and supports customers with nationwide installation, maintenance, and training through its sales rep network. The company has no disclosed funding events, no parent organization, no subsidiaries, and no reported M&A activity, consistent with a long-tenured independent specialty manufacturer serving a narrow but institutionally important market segment.

Name

Systems Engineering

Legal name

SE Lab Group Inc.

Website

https://selabgroup.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Systems Engineering (SE Lab Group), founded 1967 in Hickory, NC, manufactures automated animal drinking water systems — including proprietary bedding-resistant valves, rack manifolds compatible with 12 OEM cage suppliers, water distribution infrastructure, wireless monitoring, and gel hydration packs — for laboratory animal research vivariums and research facilities across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Animal Watering Equipment

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Watering Systems (Troughs, Waterers, Monitoring) (AFAAAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK)

Keywords

• Laboratory animal watering
• Drinking valves
• Water distribution systems
• Vivarium equipment
• Animal hydration products

Headquarters

HQ city

Napa

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

Revenue model

1. Animal Watering Equipment: Sale of automated animal drinking systems including drinking valves (L-2000, SP-5750, BV-100, ML-125), rack manifolds, and water distribution equipment centers with RO units, storage tanks, pumps, and UV sanitization.
2. Gel Water Products: Sale of Napa Nectar and Napa Nectar Plus gel water packs for animal hydration. Products sold in case quantities with volume discounts on pallet orders.
3. Wireless Monitoring Systems: Sale of PinPOINT wireless monitoring hardware including pressure sensors and gateways, plus access to monitoring portal and data services.
4. Maintenance Services and Parts: Preventative maintenance contracts and sale of replacement parts including filters, UV bulbs, and tank vents. Tailored maintenance programs for facility cleaning and system servicing.
5. Animal Shipping Containers: Resale of Ship-ology animal shipping containers and accessories through partnership with Corn-cob-ology.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Systems Engineering (SE Lab Group Inc.) manufactures and sells automated animal drinking water systems for laboratory and research facilities. Its product line includes drinking valves for small and large animals, rack manifolds compatible with 12 OEM cage suppliers, complete facility water distribution systems with reverse osmosis and UV sanitization, the PinPOINT wireless monitoring system, Napa Nectar gel water packs for transport and quarantine, Ship-ology live animal shipping containers, and preventative maintenance services. The company has produced these products since 1967 and services all product lines for the life of the product.

Product overview

Systems Engineering (SE Lab Group) is a specialized manufacturer of automated animal drinking water systems founded in 1967, offering a unified portfolio of interconnected products for vivarium and research animal facilities. The core product line centers on drinking valves—spanning the L-2000, SP-5750, BV-100, and ML-125 for small animals (rodents, rabbits, primates), and the L-70, L-80, and L-100 for large animals (dogs, pigs, primates, sheep)—which integrate with precision-manufactured rack manifolds compatible with all major OEM cage suppliers. These valves connect to facility water distribution systems featuring reverse osmosis, storage tanks, pumps, chemical injectors, and UV sanitization with continuous recirculation. The product ecosystem extends to the PinPOINT™ wireless monitoring system (offering SMS/email/voice alerts and an online portal), Napa Nectar gel water packs (including Napa Nectar Plus with Fenbendazole for pinworm treatment), Ship-ology live animal shipping containers (via partnership with Corn-cob-ology), and gravity-fed emergency watering solutions. Maintenance items and preventative maintenance contracts round out the offering. All products are supported for the life of the product with sales and service technicians nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PinPOINT: Wireless monitoring and notification system for animal water distribution systems providing real-time SMS text, email, and voice call alerts
• Napa Nectar
• Napa Nectar Plus

Products and services

• L-2000 In-Cage Drinker Valve Bedding-resistant drinking valve for small animals (rodents, rabbits, small primates), introduced in 1989 as the industry's first and only bedding-resistant drinking valve. Autoclavable, operates from 0.5 to 20 psi, spring-loaded stem prevents spontaneous leaking from pressure fluctuations, and works under micro pressure or gravity feed.
• Rack Manifolds Precision-manufactured manifolds designed to exact measurements for precise fit onto animal cage racks from 12 OEM suppliers including Allentown, Alternative Design, Animal Care Systems, Britz, Innovive, Lab Products, Lenderking, LGL, Suburban Surgical, Tecniplast, Thoren, and Orient Group.
• Facility Water Distribution System Complete water distribution systems for animal facilities comprising reverse osmosis units, storage tanks, pumps, chemical injectors, and UV sanitization cabinets; water distributed through stainless steel tubing, CPVC, and PVC pipe with continuous recirculation to guarantee water quality and pH consistency.
• PinPOINT Wireless Monitoring System Wireless monitoring and notification system for animal water distribution systems that monitors critical points and sends real-time alerts via SMS text, email, and/or voice call; includes an online portal for alarm settings, calibration, data storage, reporting, and sensor mapping via web and mobile apps.
• Napa Nectar Gel Packs Gel water packs providing a 7-day water supply for up to 5 adult mice per 8oz pack; 99.35% water by volume, USDA-approved ingredients, 24-month non-refrigerated shelf life; available in 2oz, 3oz, 4oz, and 8oz sizes, packaged 100 per box for 2oz, 50 per box for 3oz/4oz, and 30 per box for 8oz.
• Ship-ology Live Animal Shipping Containers Live animal shipping containers available in small (15.75" x 12.6" x 6.5") and large (22.8" x 14.2" x 8.5") sizes, made from 100% quality virgin corrugated plastic, autoclavable, available flat-packed or constructed; designed for live animal transport. Distributed via partnership with Corn-cob-ology.
• Maintenance Items and Service Contracts Replacement and maintenance supplies including filters for equipment centers, UV bulbs, and tank vents, paired with preventative maintenance contracts tailored to facility needs for ongoing system servicing.
• Gravity Watering Solutions Emergency and disaster watering solutions using L-2000 valves with simple water containers on top of animal housing units; available in 2.5 gallon and 5 gallon carboy sizes for gravity-fed operation without animal training or water bottle filling.

Quantifiable outcome

• One pallet provides one week of watering for up to 10,500 mice
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Corn-cob-ologyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSE Lab Group has partnered with Corn-cob-ology to offer Ship-ology animal shipping containers alongside Napa Nectar gel water packs. These shipping containers are manufactured in Australia and were designed in consultation with one of the largest shippers of live animals. Products are designed to maximize health, comfort, and security of animals during transport.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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