What L.A.B. Equipment does

L.A.B. Equipment LLC designs, manufactures, and services product reliability and package testing equipment from its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Itasca, Illinois. Founded in 1933, the company produces a portfolio of interconnected testing systems spanning hydraulic and mechanical vibration testers, precision drop testers (TrueDrop series), automated and mechanical shock test systems (AutoShock-II, SD-Series), incline impact testers, and supporting data acquisition systems (DAS-105, TestLab Professional). Through its sister company Techlab Systems, S.L. (with offices in Itasca and Lezo, Spain), the company extends into compression, paper, and pulp testing. Systems comply with ISTA, ASTM, ISO, MIL-STD, and TAPPI standards and are used by global manufacturers and third-party test laboratories.

The company sells through direct enterprise field sales and an exclusive factory-trained distributor network covering North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia (with named partners in Germany, Czechia, Turkey, Taiwan, South Korea, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, the UK, and Europe). Revenue is generated primarily through capital equipment sales with custom quoting (no public pricing), supplemented by aftermarket parts, NIST-traceable calibration, preventative maintenance, refurbishment, software upgrades, and the technical publication "Fundamentals of Packaging Dynamics." As of September 4, 2025, ownership of L.A.B. Equipment was restructured into an LLC held jointly by former owner Bill Noonan and Team Testing Equipment Hong Kong Co., Limited, a 25+ year distribution partner that brings Asia-led leadership to the company's global operations.

Name

L.A.B. Equipment

Legal name

L.A.B Equipment LLC

Website

https://labequipment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

L.A.B. Equipment LLC, founded in 1933 and based in Itasca, Illinois, designs and manufactures vibration, shock, drop, and incline impact equipment for product reliability and package testing. The company sells globally through direct sales and exclusive factory-trained distributors to manufacturers, defense agencies, and third-party test laboratories across automotive, electronics, packaging, and consumer goods industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vibration, Shock and Package Testing Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Aerospace Ground Support Equipment (GSE) & Test Systems (IMABAMAL)

Keywords

• Vibration test equipment
• Drop test systems
• Shock test machines
• Package testing equipment
• Product reliability testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Itasca

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Testing Equipment Hardware Sales: Sale of capital equipment including vibration test systems (hydraulic and mechanical), drop test systems, shock test systems, transportation simulators, data acquisition systems, incline impact testers, and compression/paper testing systems. Equipment ranges from entry-level benchtop units to large industrial systems with payloads up to 1300 lbs (600 kg). Sales are direct to end users and through distribution partners.
2. Aftermarket Parts and Service: Sale of replacement parts (belts, springs, motors, filters, seals, batteries), annual calibration services, preventative maintenance contracts, equipment upgrades, and refurbishment services. Software upgrades and hardware modernization kits also available for vintage equipment.
3. Technical Publications: Sale of technical book 'Fundamentals of Packaging Dynamics' authored by Richard K. Brandenburg, Ph.D and Julian June-Ling Lee, Ph.D. Published by L.A.B Equipment LLC, priced at US $125 per copy with quantity discounts available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

L.A.B. Equipment designs, manufactures, and services engineered testing equipment that simulates vibration, shock, drop, and impact stresses to validate product reliability and packaging performance. Its portfolio spans hydraulic and mechanical vibration testers, transportation simulators, drop and shock test systems, incline impact testers, and supporting data acquisition and analysis systems, sold with calibration, parts, and refurbishment services to manufacturers worldwide.

Product overview

L.A.B. Equipment is a manufacturer of product reliability and package testing equipment established in 1933, headquartered in Itasca, Illinois. The company operates as a single-product-portfolio manufacturer offering interconnected testing systems across distinct categories rather than a unified platform. The core product families include: (1) Vibration Test Systems — HV-Series hydraulic vibration testers for complex real-time random simulation and sine sweep tests; VibraTest™ mechanical vibration testers for low-cost product testing; V-Series transportation simulators for rotary, vertical linear, and non-synchronous motion testing. (2) Drop Test Systems — TrueDrop™ series (AccuDrop™ 125, TrueDrop™ 160, TrueDrop™ 500, TrueDrop™ 1300) providing precision free-fall drop testing from 125 lbs to 1300 lbs capacity. (3) Shock Test Systems — AutoShock II™ automated shock test systems and SD-Series™ mechanical shock test systems for half sine, square wave, and sawtooth pulses. (4) Data Acquisition Systems — DAS-105 with SRS/FFT analysis, and TestLab Professional™ for drop/shock/vibration data capture. (5) Incline Impact Testers, (6) Compression/Paper/Pulp Test Systems via sister company Techlab Systems, and (7) Release Hooks and VM1200 Velocity Meter accessories. The portfolio is unified by shared standards compliance (ISTA, ASTM, ISO, MIL-STD, TAPPI), common data acquisition ecosystems (TestLab Professional™, Lynx™), and service/support infrastructure. The company also publishes Fundamentals of Packaging Dynamics as a technical resource.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lynx: Digital Vibration Control System
• AccuDrop
• TrueDrop
• AutoShock-II
• SD-Series
• VibraTest
• V-Series
• DAS-105
• TestLab Professional
• TestLab Professional DS
• Validator
• MiniVal
• Techlab Systems

Products and services

• HV-Series Hydraulic Vibration Testers High-performance hydraulic vibration test systems used for sine sweep, real-time random simulation, and replication of real-world vibration profiles; designed for package and product testing labs needing ISTA, ASTM, GB-T, MIL-STD, ISO, and company-specific compliance.
• VibraTest Mechanical Vibration Testers Vertical mechanical shakers with 8-60 Hz frequency range providing a low-cost approach for testing electronic products and components for loose solder connections and hardware failures; includes AMC+ Advance Machine Control for expanded capabilities.
• V-Series Transportation Simulators Transportation simulators that determine the ability of packages and products to withstand shock and vibration during handling, shipping, and distribution; available in 250 to 8000 lb payload capacity models with rotary, vertical linear, and non-synchronous motion options.
• AccuDrop 125 Drop Tester Precision drop tester for smaller packages with 125 lbs (56 kg) payload capacity, 8" to 84" drop height range, and intuitive operation for package performance testing.
• TrueDrop 160 Drop Tester Precision drop tester with 160 lbs (73 kg) payload capacity, 12"-72" adjustable drop height, and linear rail design with single drop arm action for flat, corner, and edge drop tests.
• TrueDrop 500 Drop Tester Mid-range precision drop tester with 500 lbs (227 kg) payload capacity, hydraulic lift system, and fully automated operator control pedestal station for versatile package testing.
• TrueDrop 1300 Drop Tester Extra-large free-fall drop testing system with 1300 lbs (600 kg) capacity, 48" drop height, precision bearing lift system, and multiple tine support carriage for large test products and packages.
• AutoShock II Automated Shock Test Systems Fully automated PC-based shock test systems for measuring product fragility and evaluating protective packaging with half sine, square wave, and sawtooth pulse shapes; features precision guidance, balanced hydraulic lift cylinders, and closed-loop height and pressure controls.
• SD-Series Mechanical Shock Test Systems Mechanical free-fall test systems producing accurate and repeatable half sine, square-wave, and sawtooth pulses in accordance with military and industry specifications; available in SD-10, SD-16, and SD-24 models with varying sizes and acceleration ratings.
• Incline Impact Testers Impact testers for simulating handling of crates, palletized loads, and rail car carriers; available in 1,000 to 12,000 lbs capacity models with various dolly sizes and impact face dimensions.
• DAS-105 Version 4 Data Acquisition System Advanced shock event detection data acquisition system with high speed, low noise hardware design, SRS (Shock Response Spectrum), FFT capabilities, and DBC support; features triax accelerometer as standard inclusion.
• TestLab Professional Drop/Shock Data Acquisition System Windows 11 based data acquisition system for capturing, analyzing, and providing quantitative results of drop, shock, and vibration package tests; features 4-channel USB quick connect device with 24-bit A/D dual converter and 128x oversampling.
• TestLab Professional Vibration Data Acquisition System Windows-compatible data acquisition and analysis system for vibration testing applications with USB 3.0 interface, 4-channel signal acquisition, and multiple waveform analyses including PSD and transmissibility.
• Lynx Digital Vibration Control System Digital vibration control system used with HV-Series hydraulic vibration testers for precise vibration testing control and monitoring; supports sine, random, and shock profiles.
• ER3000 Electronically Operated Release Hook Electronically operated release hook with 3,000 lbs (1360 kg) capacity, solid steel and high strength aluminum construction, and 13-foot cable from release hook to safety guarded foot switch; used as a drop release mechanism in test stands.
• VM1200 Velocity Meter Velocity measurement system with optical gate for measuring velocity of guided moving objects including shock machine carriages, horizontal and incline impact testers, and cushion testers.
• Compression, Paper and Pulp Test Systems Comprehensive testing systems including MiniVal, Validator, Validator Plus, and VAL series box compression testers for determining compression resistance and stacking strength, plus corrugated, paper, and pulp testing equipment for paper and packaging companies.
• Calibration, Maintenance and Refurbishment Services Aftermarket services covering NIST-traceable annual calibration, preventative maintenance contracts, equipment upgrades, refurbishment services, and replacement parts for installed L.A.B test equipment.
• Fundamentals of Packaging Dynamics (Technical Book) Technical publication covering dynamic behavior of products and packages in the distribution environment; 162 pages, authored by Richard K. Brandenburg, Ph.D and Julian June-Ling Lee, Ph.D, published by L.A.B Equipment LLC and sold at US $125 per copy with quantity discounts available.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 13,000 equipment installations worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Team Testing Equipment (Singapore)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2023Team Testing Equipment (Guangzhou Ltd.) has been a Premier L.A.B Equipment partner for over 30 years in China. In September 2023, they established an overseas office in Singapore as the Exclusive Sales & Service partner for L.A.B in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand. Daniel Hee is Business Development Manager located in Singapore.
• IDR CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023IDR Corporation is the principal partner for sales and service of the L.A.B product line in South Korea. They support existing customers including Samsung, LG, and defense-related companies. IN Park, the main principle, has over 2 decades of technical and market knowledge of the L.A.B product line.
• JFM Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023JFM Inc. provides marketing support and service for L.A.B products in South Korea. The company recently expanded capabilities with a new engineering and manufacturing facility south of Seoul and has successes with other USA and European partnerships throughout Korea, China and Europe.
• THP Systems Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019THP Systems and L.A.B have a European service agreement covering the complete range of L.A.B products throughout Europe. The partnership was originally formed in 2019 and expanded in July 2021. THP now has full ISTA Vibration capabilities including Series 3, Series 4 and Series 6 test protocols with an L.A.B HV series hydraulic vibration system installed at their UK facility in Letchworth Garden City.
• APIC (Alpha Precision Instrumentation Corp)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAPIC is an exclusive partner for sales, marketing and service in Taiwan. Anna Hsing and the APIC team have known and worked with L.A.B product for over 20 years, providing leadership in promotion and sales of L.A.B AutoShock II and shock and drop systems.
• all4testcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributorall4test is a sales, marketing and service partnership for Germany. Based in Uffenheim, Germany, the laboratory equipment supplier brings the complete range of L.A.B Equipment products into the German market. Hans-Martin Walther is Managing Director.
• SVMTech s.r.o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSVMTech s.r.o. is an exclusive sales, marketing and service partnership for Czechia (Czech Republic). They offer vibration systems, noise and vibration measurement instruments, warranty and post-warranty service, training, calibration and consulting. Radovan Zadrazil is Managing Director.
• Balkanlar Foreign Trade Ltd.Co.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBalkanlar is an exclusive sales and service partnership for Turkey (Türkiye). Established in 1972, Balkanlar is a specialized engineering and representative firm based in Ankara, Turkey, bridging global high-tech manufacturers and the Turkish industrial market for precision measurement, acoustics, and vibration analysis.
• Techlab Systems, S.L.flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechlab Systems, S.L. is a sister company of L.A.B Equipment, formed in 2006 by Metrotec, S.A. and L.A.B Equipment Inc. A merger in 2015 made Techlab Systems the surviving company. Techlab is a global leader in technologies for physical tests on paper, cardboard and related applications. They operate as two business units from offices in Itasca, IL USA and Lezo, Spain.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lansmont Corporation: Lansmont is the most direct peer to L.A.B. Equipment, manufacturing drop, shock, and vibration test equipment specifically for packaging and product reliability testing. Both companies serve the same ISTA/ASTM-compliant packaging testing market with overlapping product categories.
• Data Physics Corporation: Data Physics manufactures vibration test systems, shakers, and signal processing equipment for product and package testing. They compete directly with L.A.B.'s HV-Series hydraulic vibration testers and Lynx digital control systems in the same vibration testing category.
• TIRA Maschinenbau GmbH: TIRA is a German manufacturer of vibration test systems and shakers serving aerospace, automotive, electronics, and packaging markets. Their product range overlaps directly with L.A.B.'s HV-Series and mechanical vibration testers for ISTA/ASTM compliance.
• Sentek Dynamics: Sentek Dynamics manufactures vibration and shock test equipment, including electrodynamic shakers and drop testers. They compete with L.A.B. across multiple product categories including drop test systems and shock testing for product reliability.
• Thermotron Industries: Thermotron manufactures environmental test chambers and vibration test systems used for product reliability and qualification testing. Their product portfolio overlaps with L.A.B.'s vibration testing equipment, particularly for automotive and electronics customers.
• imc Test & Measurement: imc Test & Measurement manufactures data acquisition systems and test instrumentation for mechanical, vibration, and environmental testing. Their products overlap with L.A.B.'s DAS-105 and TestLab Professional data acquisition systems used for vibration and shock analysis.

Broad incumbents

• Instron (Illinois Tool Works): Instron is a major materials and structural testing equipment manufacturer owned by Illinois Tool Works. While broader in scope (tensile, fatigue, compression testing), Instron competes with L.A.B.'s compression and box crush testing equipment and serves overlapping automotive, packaging, and electronics customers.
• MTS Systems (Amphenol): MTS Systems (now part of Amphenol) is a large mechanical testing and simulation company serving aerospace, automotive, and biomedical markets. While much broader in scope, MTS competes with L.A.B. in vibration testing and serves Fortune 500 customers in similar industries.
• Brüel & Kjær (HBK): HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær) is a global leader in sound, vibration, and test measurement instrumentation. While broader and focused on sensors/analyzers, they compete with L.A.B. in vibration measurement, data acquisition, and structural testing for industrial customers.
• Shimadzu Corporation: Shimadzu is a diversified Japanese manufacturer of test and measurement equipment, including materials testing machines and analytical instruments. While their focus is broader (analytical and materials testing), Shimadzu serves overlapping automotive, electronics, and packaging customers with testing equipment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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