What Quincy Lab does

Quincy Lab, Inc. is a family-owned US manufacturer of laboratory ovens and incubators, founded in 1967 as the Quincy Oven Company and reorganized in 1972 to focus exclusively on the smaller bench-scale product line. The company is headquartered and produces entirely in-house at a single facility in Burr Ridge, Illinois, using CNC equipment operated by personnel averaging 20+ years of tenure. Its core product portfolio comprises three lines: incubators (analog 140/180, digital 140E/180E, and air-forced 140AE/180AE series with temperature ranges from ambient +2°C to 93°C), lab ovens (analog GC/AF, digital GCE/AFE, and low-temperature GCE-LT/AFE-LT series up to 450°F), and bench ovens (analog and digital 250/350/550 series up to 550°F). Adjacent products include the TempAssure digital temperature calibrator, micro-slide storage cabinets, and plastic-forming strip heaters, plus a replacement-parts catalog.

Underlying technology is classical thermal control rather than AI: analog hydraulic thermostats for entry-level units and digital PID microprocessors with ramp & soak capability, dual overtemperature safety alarms, Incoloy sheathed heating elements, and either gravity convection or air-forced horizontal flow for temperature uniformity. Digital bench ovens offer an optional RS485 communication card for remote monitoring via downloadable software. Products carry UL, CUL, and CE certifications and are sold primarily through direct phone (1-800-482-HEAT), email ([email protected]), and an online order form, with general lead times of 3-5 weeks. The company has no disclosed external capital, no named enterprise customers, and no public distribution partners beyond a single arrangement with Delvie's Plastic for strip heater distribution.

Name

Quincy Lab

Legal name

Quincy Lab, Inc.

Website

https://quincylab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Quincy Lab is a family-owned Illinois manufacturer (since 1967) of laboratory ovens, incubators, and bench ovens sold directly to clinical, industrial, research, and educational labs across analog and digital PID-controlled product lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

General Lab Equipment (Centrifuges, Incubators, Shakers, Ovens) (HLAGAIAC)

Keywords

• Laboratory ovens
• Laboratory incubators
• Bench ovens
• Gravity convection
• Air forced circulation

Headquarters

HQ city

Illinois City

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. Laboratory Ovens and Incubators (primary): One-time sale of lab ovens (GC, GCE, AFE, GCE-LT, AFE-LT series), bench ovens (250, 350, 550 series), and incubators (140, 180 series) in both analog and digital configurations. Prices range from ~$650 to ~$3,558 depending on series and model. This is the primary revenue driver.
2. Replacement Parts: Sale of replacement parts including heating elements, thermostats, thermocouples, motors, door gaskets, fans, controllers, and more. Most replacement parts are listed as in-stock. Prices range from ~$3.50 to ~$196 per part.
3. Optional Equipment and Accessories: Add-on accessories including TempAssure monitors ($345), window kits ($330-$395), chamber lights ($470), access portholes ($420), stands ($465), storage cabinets ($575), chart recorders, timers, and retrofit packages ($480).
4. TempAssure Digital Temperature Calibrator: Digital temperature calibrator and monitoring device sold as a standalone accessory. Priced at $345. Available in two calibration variants for different temperature ranges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Quincy Lab manufactures and sells laboratory ovens and incubators for clinical, industrial, research, and educational applications. The product portfolio spans incubators (analog, digital, and air-forced models), lab ovens (gravity convection, air-forced, and low-temperature variants), and bench ovens (250/350/550 series in analog and digital configurations). All products are fabricated in-house at the Illinois facility using CNC equipment and sold directly to customers via phone, email, and an online order form.

Product overview

Quincy Lab is a family-owned laboratory equipment manufacturer (since 1967) specializing in ovens and incubators for clinical, industrial, research, and educational applications. The product portfolio comprises three core product lines: (1) Incubators available in analog, digital (140E/180E), and air-forced (140AE/180AE) configurations with temperature ranges from Ambient +2°C to 93°C; (2) Lab Ovens offered in analog (GC/AF), digital (GCE/AFE), and low-temp (GCE-LT/AFE-LT) variants with ranges up to 450°F; and (3) Bench Ovens in 250/350/550 series with analog or digital controls reaching up to 550°F. The portfolio also includes the TempAssure Monitor digital calibrator, Slide Cabinet storage system, and Strip Heater plastic-forming tool. Optional accessories include viewing windows, chamber lights, access portholes, RS485 communication cards, and various safety/timing upgrades. All products are manufactured in-house at the Illinois facility using CNC equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laboratory Incubators Laboratory incubators for clinical, industrial, school laboratories, physicians' offices, and general-purpose warming applications. Available in analog (140/180 series), digital (140E/180E series with PID microprocessor), and air-forced (140AE/180AE series) configurations. Temperature ranges from ambient +2°C to 93°C (200°F) depending on series, with analog accuracy of ±0.75°C and digital accuracy of ±0.5°C.
• Laboratory Ovens Laboratory ovens for part drying, baking, curing, sterilizing, evaporating, heat treating, annealing, and testing applications in industry, research organizations, and schools. Available in analog (GC/AF series) and digital (GCE/AFE series) configurations, plus low-temperature variants (GCE-LT/AFE-LT). Temperature range: ambient +25°F to 450°F (232°C) for standard models, and ambient +15°F to 210°F/225°F for low-temperature models. Features gravity convection or air-forced circulation.
• Bench Ovens Portable bench-style ovens for preheating, thermal testing, self-batch processing, part drying, curing, baking, evaporating, and dehydrating media, soils, or aggregate. Available in 250 (300°F max), 350 (450°F max), and 550 (550°F max) series in both analog and digital configurations. Digital bench ovens feature PID microprocessor with ramp & soak, Incoloy sheathed heating elements, and an optional RS485 communication card. Includes 24-month factory warranty.
• TempAssure Digital Temperature Calibrator & Monitor

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-month factory warranty on bench ovens
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Delvie's PlasticminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelvie's Plastic is a distributor of Quincy Lab's Strip Heater products. They demonstrate the Strip Heater in operation on their platform. Contact: 800-533-5843 / www.delviesplastics.com.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Cole-Parmer (Antylia Scientific): Distributor and manufacturer of laboratory equipment including ovens, incubators, and temperature-control products. Relevant as an alternative distribution competitor whose private-label and Stuart-branded product lines overlap directly with Quincy Lab's value-tier positioning for educational and small-lab buyers.
• VWR International (part of Avantor): Major global laboratory supply distributor that resells competing brands of ovens and incubators (including Memmert, BINDER, Thermo Fisher) into institutional research and clinical labs. Relevant as the dominant channel through which Quincy Lab's competitors reach enterprise and academic customers that Quincy Lab does not currently access.

Emerging players

• ESCO Group (Esco Lexicon): Singapore-headquartered manufacturer of laboratory and pharmaceutical equipment including lab ovens, incubators, and cleanroom solutions. Overlaps in incubators and lab ovens but with stronger Asia-Pacific presence and broader cleanroom/cell therapy portfolio.

Direct peers

• Memmert GmbH + Co. KG: German manufacturer specializing in laboratory ovens, incubators, and climate chambers. Directly comparable to Quincy Lab across all three core product categories (incubators, lab ovens, bench ovens) with overlapping temperature ranges and convection technologies. Memmert is the closest premium analog in the segment.
• Across International: US manufacturer of laboratory ovens, furnaces, and drying equipment targeting industrial and research labs. Overlaps with Quincy Lab's bench oven and lab oven lines, particularly at higher temperature ranges (furnaces up to 1800C), serving similar industrial and educational segments.
• Benchmark Scientific: US manufacturer of compact laboratory equipment including incubators, hybridization ovens, and benchtop instruments. Competes in similar size/capacity range as Quincy Lab's incubator and bench oven lines, with comparable direct-to-lab sales model and pricing tier.
• Sheldon Manufacturing (SHEL LAB): US-based manufacturer of laboratory incubators, ovens, and environmental chambers founded in 1970. Closest US domestic peer with comparable product lines (gravity and forced-air convection incubators and ovens), similar mid-market price positioning, and overlapping customer segments in clinical and research labs.
• Boekel Scientific: US manufacturer of small laboratory equipment including incubators, dry baths, and tissue culture equipment. Comparable product overlap in compact incubators and clinical/educational lab applications; similar mid-sized private-company profile and direct distribution model.
• BINDER GmbH: German manufacturer of laboratory ovens, incubators, and climate chambers with a broad product portfolio spanning analog to ultra-premium APT.line technology. Directly competes in the same ovens/incubators category with comparable gravity convection and forced-air product families, though BINDER targets higher price tiers.

Broad incumbents

• Thermo Fisher Scientific (Heratherm / Thermo Scientific): Global life sciences conglomerate whose Heratherm and Thermo Scientific lab oven/incubator lines compete head-to-head with Quincy Lab across clinical, research, and industrial segments. Not a focused peer because ovens/incubators are a small slice of an enormous portfolio spanning instruments, consumables, diagnostics, and pharma services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/quincylab
• Facebookfacebook.com/quincylabus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quincy-lab-inc

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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