What Lab Design does

Lab Design is a privately held, family-run US business that designs, supplies, and installs bespoke laboratory furniture and workspace systems for customers in the biomedical, technology, healthcare, and education sectors. The company has operated for over 30 years and claims more than 1,000 installations worldwide, with vendor-owned manufacturing located in the United States and Canada. Its core product line includes the Ergostat height-adjustable bench (15-18 inch travel, 1,200lb lift capacity), the Ultra Frame modular bench system with drawrod linking (1,000lb lift capacity, 1-inch incremental adjustability), heavy-duty collaboration tables (up to 1,000lb capacity, multiple surface options including Chemsurf, Phenolic, Stainless Steel, and Stone), ergonomic seating, and custom storage solutions with keyed or electronic locking and under-desk configurations. Lab Design is also a top distributor of Symbiote-manufactured products throughout California and the broader US market.

The company generates revenue through project-based, quote-priced sales of custom lab furniture and integrated services. The service offering covers four phases — Strategy (Q&A and requirements definition with lab users), Design (renderings and visualization), Project Management (construction coordination and vendor liaison), and Installation (on-site integration) — indicating a full-service delivery model rather than a catalog or e-commerce model. Go-to-market is consultative and sales-led, relying on direct engagement with project managers, an online gallery of completed installations, a downloadable lookbook, and direct inbound via phone and email. The customer base spans enterprise accounts (e.g., Amway, Symbiote Biodesign Lab) and educational institutions (e.g., ASU Nursing), and the company is headquartered in San Jose with a second office in San Diego, California.

Name

Lab Design

Legal name

Lab Design

Website

https://labdesign.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lab Design is a family-owned US manufacturer and distributor of bespoke laboratory furniture, benches, tables, seating, and storage, serving biomedical, technology, healthcare, and education customers across North America via project-based sales and full-service installation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Furniture

NAICS

Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (337127), Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

Lab Furniture, Facilities & Utilities (Benches, Casework, Gas/Water Systems) (HLAGAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Lab furniture solutions
• Laboratory workstations
• Modular lab benches
• Lab space design
• Cleanroom furniture

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Lab Furniture and Equipment Sales: Lab Design generates revenue through the sale of bespoke lab furniture, workstations, benches, tables, seating, and storage solutions. The company provides end-to-end services from strategy through installation, suggesting a project-based revenue model with custom pricing based on space requirements and product specifications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Lab Design designs, manufactures, and distributes bespoke laboratory furniture including height-adjustable ergonomic benches (Ergostat and Ultra Frame systems), collaboration tables, ergonomic seating, and custom storage solutions. The company provides end-to-end services from strategy consultation and design renderings through project management and on-site installation, serving biomedical, technology, healthcare, and education sectors.

Product overview

Lab Design is a family-run business with over 30 years of experience providing bespoke lab solutions. The company offers a unified portfolio of lab furniture products including Ergostat Bench, Ultra Frame Bench, Tables, Seating, and Storage solutions, all manufactured in the US and Canada. Products can be customized with various surface materials and accessories. The company also provides full-service support through strategy, design, project management, and installation phases. Lab Design is a top distributor of Symbiote products throughout California and the US, with over 1,000 installations across biomedical, technology, healthcare, and education sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ergostat Bench Height-adjustable ergonomic bench with upper storage that moves with the surface. Features 15-18 inch travel range, 1200lb lift capacity, 36 inch upright support for hanging accessories, and customizable shelving, storage, and surface laminate options. Distributed by Lab Design and manufactured by Symbiote in Michigan, USA.
• Ultra Frame Bench Modular bench system that can be linked side by side or back to back for double-sided workstations. Features pin-adjustable surface and accessories by 1 inch increments, 1000lb lift capacity, and drawrod functionality for flexible configuration.
• Tables Heavy-duty collaboration tables with 1000lb weight capacity evenly distributed. Available in fixed, customized, or pin-adjustable height configurations. Customization options include surface materials (Standard, Chemsurf, Phenolic, Hardwood, Stainless Steel, Stone) and dimensions from 24 to 96 inches.
• Seating Ergonomic seating options for lab environments including ergonomic chairs with made-to-order customizations, multiple adjustment options, and upholstery choices in Fabric, Vinyl, and ESD materials. Partnered with a family-owned business in Southern California.
• Storage Lab storage solutions including custom key or keypad locking, under-desk solutions, surface workspace options, electrical charging options, mobile or fixed cabinets, custom inner accessories, and custom colors.
• Lab Design Services Comprehensive lab workspace services including Strategy (project guidance and Q&A with lab users), Design (renderings and visualization), Project Management (construction coordination and manufacturer liaison), and Installation (on-site integration). Sold as an end-to-end engagement alongside lab furniture sales.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SymbiotecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLab Design serves as a top distributor of Symbiote products throughout California and the United States. Symbiote products are manufactured in Michigan, USA. Lab Design offers Symbiote-branded products including Ergostat benches and Collaboration Tables.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kewaunee Scientific Corporation: One of the largest U.S. manufacturers of laboratory furniture and casework. Directly comparable to Lab Design's product portfolio (benches, casework, fume hoods) and serves the same biomedical, educational, and government end markets at greater scale.
• Mott Manufacturing: Canadian manufacturer of steel laboratory furniture, casework, and workstations. Comparable product offering to Lab Design with North American manufacturing presence, serving education and research lab customers.
• Hemco Corporation: Manufacturer of laboratory furniture, fume hoods, and enclosures. Comparable product lines (lab benches, workstations) targeting research, clinical, and educational labs in North America.
• Technical Manufacturing Inc. (TMI): Specializes in vibration isolation lab benches and precision workstation systems. Comparable high-performance workstation category serving research, semiconductor, and biomedical labs.
• Diversified Woodcrafts: Manufactures science lab furniture and casework for educational institutions. Comparable in serving the education customer segment that Lab Design targets (e.g., ASU Nursing).

Broad incumbents

• Symbiote: Manufacturer of the Ergostat, Ultra Frame, and collaboration tables that Lab Design distributes. Comparable as a maker of modular lab furniture; Lab Design's role as Symbiote's top distributor creates both partnership and competitive overlap.
• Labconco: Established manufacturer of laboratory equipment including workstations, enclosures, and casework. Overlaps with Lab Design's furniture/workstation offerings for biomedical and analytical labs, with broader product breadth.
• Fisher Scientific (Thermo Fisher): Through its parent Thermo Fisher Scientific, offers laboratory furniture and workspace solutions alongside its dominant lab supply catalog. Represents a large incumbent competing for the same lab procurement budgets.

Emerging players

• Sheridan Scientific: Distributor/integrator of laboratory furniture and equipment serving mid-market life science and academic customers. Comparable in distribution-led business model and customer profile to Lab Design.
• Air Science USA: Manufacturer of laboratory enclosures, ductless fume hoods, and workstations. Adjacent product overlap in lab workstations and enclosures for biomedical and industrial lab environments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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Investments

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