What Neutec Group does

Neutec Group Inc. is a privately held, founder-led laboratory automation company founded in 2003 by Ronen Neutra and headquartered in Farmingdale, New York. The company functions primarily as a specialized North American distributor and technical value-added reseller of microbiology laboratory instruments sourced from European manufacturers, including IUL Instruments, Novasina, Amphasys, Biosense Solutions, BioTool Swiss AG, Priorclave, Raypa, and Labrobot. Its core platform, branded as "Full Micro Lab Automation," integrates sample homogenization (Masticator), gravimetric dilution (Smart Dilutor W), spiral plating (Eddy Jet 2W with >99% accuracy), and automated colony counting (SphereFlash with an AI tier) into a single validated workflow for microbiology quality control and R&D laboratories. Supporting product lines include water activity meters, media preparation and pouring systems, tube and bottle fillers, pollen analyzers, live-cell imaging, autoclaves, slide stainers, and recurring consumables such as gamma-irradiated spiral plater syringes and calibration standards.

The company generates revenue primarily through direct sales of hardware instruments and consumables, supplemented by technical service contracts (installation, calibration, preventive maintenance) and a nascent recurring revenue stream from the SphereFlash AI cloud-based image processing subscription. Pricing is predominantly quote-based for capital equipment, with only a few accessory SKUs publicly priced. Its go-to-market combines an in-house field and inside sales team targeting North American life sciences laboratories across verticals including pharmaceutical, food and feed, cannabis, biotechnology and agriculture, academia, environmental, and personal care, alongside an active recruitment of distribution partners. Neutec holds ISO 9001 CE certification, supports CFR 21 Part 11 compliance on key instruments, and has logged 20+ years serving enterprise customers such as DuPont Nutrition & Health, Texas A&M University, Georgia Poultry, Aemtek, Modern Canna, and PowerPollen.

The business model is essentially a high-touch specialty distribution and application-support franchise: Neutec adds technical and regulatory value on top of partner-developed instruments, monetizes a recurring consumable and service tail, and increasingly layers in AI-enabled software tiers. The company remains founder-controlled (Ronen Neutra as CEO and Orna Zohar-Neutra as VP and co-owner) with no disclosed external institutional funding, suggesting a bootstrapped growth profile under the 11-50 employee band.

Name

Neutec Group

Legal name

Neutec Group Inc.

Website

https://neutecgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Neutec Group is a privately held, founder-led North American distributor of European-sourced microbiology laboratory automation instruments (spiral platers, colony counters, dilutors, water activity meters, pollen analyzers) sold to pharmaceutical, food, cannabis, and academic QC laboratories, with recurring consumables, service, and emerging AI software revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Automation Instruments

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Liquid Handling & Laboratory Automation (Pipettes, Robots, Workstations) (HLAGAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Laboratory Automation, Sample Prep & Liquid Handling (IVD Lab Diagnostics) (HLAHAAAN), General Lab Equipment (Centrifuges, Incubators, Shakers, Ovens) (HLAGAIAC), Maintenance, Service Contracts & Equipment Repair (Field Service, Parts) (HLAGAIAN)

Keywords

• Laboratory automation instruments
• Microbiology lab equipment
• Automated colony counters
• Water activity meters
• Spiral plater systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Farmingdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Equipment Sales: Direct sales of laboratory automation instruments and equipment including spiral platers, colony counters, dilutors, homogenizers, media preparators, water activity meters, and related accessories and consumables.
2. Technical Service and Support: Installation, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and calibration services for laboratory equipment. Service support offered via phone, in-house, and field service calls.
3. Accessories and Consumables: Sales of replacement parts, accessories, and consumables including disposable syringes, beakers, filters, calibration standards, and other replacement components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Neutec Group distributes and supports a portfolio of microbiology laboratory automation instruments for North American quality control and R&D laboratories. The company offers end-to-end workflow solutions spanning sample homogenizing, gravimetric dilution, agar/media preparation and pouring, spiral plating, automated colony counting, water activity measurement, and ancillary lab equipment sourced primarily from European technology partners (IUL, Novasina, Amphasys, Biosense Solutions, BioTool Swiss AG, Priorclave).

Product overview

Neutec Group is a laboratory automation company that provides microbiology workflow solutions for quality control and research laboratories. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of instruments across microbiology automation, water activity measurement, and sample preparation. The core platform is Full Micro Lab Automation, which integrates multiple instruments including the Smart Dilutor W (gravimetric dilutor), Masticator homogenizer, Eddy Jet 2W spiral plater, and SphereFlash automated colony counter for end-to-end automated sample processing from homogenization through enumeration. Supporting instruments include XY Tube and Bottle Filler for media dispensing, PC 10 media preparator and PS900 PetriSwiss media filler for agar preparation, and manual colony counters. Water activity solutions are provided through the Novasina brand including LabMaster Neo and LabSwift meters. Additional specialized instruments include oCelloscope live-cell imaging, Ampha P20/Z32 pollen analyzers for flow cytometry, zone inhibition readers, air samplers, anaerobic environment systems, slide stainers, autoclaves, vacuum concentrators, and safety equipment. The company operates as a distributor for multiple European manufacturers including IUL, Novasina, Amphasys, Biosense Solutions, and BioTool Swiss AG. Products serve industries including food safety, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, clinical, environmental, and cannabis testing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eddy Jet 2W Spiral Plater Fully programmable spiral inoculation instrument with color touch screen, achieving greater than 99% accuracy and reproducibility. Uses gamma-irradiated disposable micro-syringes for each new sample, eliminating cross-contamination and the need for a vacuum source or washing steps. Supports up to 3 dilution series on one Petri dish and meets AOAC standards. For microbiology QC and R&D labs.
• SphereFlash Automated Colony Counter Automated colony counter using modern LED illumination combined with patent-pending sphere technology for isolated imaging. High-resolution color camera detects colonies of approximately 0.07mm. Available in LITE, Colonies Pro, and AI tiers. Supports CFR 21 Part 11 compliance with audit trail for pharmaceutical and medical device laboratories.
• Manual Colony Counter - DOT Manual bacterial colony counter with 200mm diameter lens, DINx2 magnification, LED illumination with 4 selectable intensities, and digital display (max 9999 count). Supports plate sizes 60-150mm and outputs counts via USB HID as keyboard keystrokes to PC applications.
• XY Tube and Bottle Filler TF-3000 Automated tube and bottle filling system with 98% filling precision using water (CV less than 2%). Features adjustable dispensing speed via computer software, variable positioning grid for various rack types, and ability to fill different volumes in the same program.
• Smart Dilutor W Gravimetric Dilutor Third-generation gravimetric dilutor that weighs samples and dispenses accurate amounts of liquid to achieve configurable dilution factors. Features touch screen control, fast calibration, and advanced traceability with barcode reader and printer connectivity. Designed to pair with Masticator homogenizers.
• Homogenizing Masticator Paddle Blenders Laboratory blender/masticator for homogenizing solid, semi-solid, or pasty samples before microbiological analysis. Designed to work with Smart Dilutor W for automated sample preparation workflow.
• PC 10 Media Preparator Automated media preparator for sterilization and preparation of agar/media. Used in combination with PS900 Media Filler for complete automated agar pouring workflow.
• PS900 PetriSwiss Media Filler Automated agar/media filling and pouring system that delivers significant time savings and reduced contamination, with plates remaining viable for extended periods compared to manual pouring.
• LabMaster Neo Water Activity Meter Water activity measurement instrument by Novasina for determining moisture levels in food, pharmaceutical, and cannabis products. Used for quality control and regulatory compliance.
• LabSwift Water Activity Meter Water activity measurement instrument by Novasina for testing moisture/water activity in food, pharmaceutical, and cannabis products. Part of Novasina's water activity meter line.
• Ampha Z32 Pollen Analyzer Flow cytometry-based pollen analyzer by Amphasys for checking pollen quality prior to pollination. Used by agricultural biotechnology companies for pollen preservation and ensuring high quality seed and yield in plant breeding and seed production.
• Ampha P20 Pollen Analyzer Next-generation portable pollen analyzer by Amphasys, the first device enabling pollen quality analysis outside the lab in greenhouses and fields. Features improved ease-of-use and fully automated data analysis compared to previous generation.
• oCelloscope Automated Microbial Live-Cell Imaging Automated microbial live-cell imaging technology by Biosense Solutions. Enables real-time monitoring and imaging of microbial cells for research and quality control applications.
• Zone Inhibition Readers (Haloes Caliper) Automated zone inhibition measurement system for determining antibiotic susceptibility and antimicrobial efficacy testing. Includes SphereFlash Halos Pro software for zone measurement.
• Air Samplers Microbial air samplers for environmental monitoring in cleanrooms, pharmaceutical, and food manufacturing facilities. Available with accessories including 90mm covers.
• Anaerobic Environment Systems (PetriSphere) Anaerobic environment systems for cultivating oxygen-sensitive microorganisms. Includes PetriSphere products and accessories for creating controlled anaerobic conditions.
• Slide Stainers Automated slide staining instruments for histological and cytological sample preparation. Includes Poly-Stainer and accessories for standardized staining protocols.
• LabFlame Safety Bunsen Burners Safety bunsen burners by BioTool Swiss AG with automatic ignition, flame monitoring, maximum burning time controls, and alarm displays. Includes foot switch and IR-activated models, serving as a safer alternative to open flame for sterilizing laboratory equipment.
• Vacuum Concentrators and Freeze Dryers Vacuum concentrators and freeze dryers for sample concentration and preservation. Includes HyperVac Lite and associated accessories including rotors, flasks, and tubing.
• Autoclaves Laboratory autoclaves for sterilization of media, equipment, and waste. Includes Priorclave brand products with various chamber sizes and configurations.
• Moisture Balances Moisture analyzers for determining moisture content in food, pharmaceutical, and other samples through loss-on-drying methodology.
• Peristaltic Pumps Precision peristaltic pumps for liquid dispensing applications in laboratory settings.
• Spiral Plater Consumables and Accessories Consumables for Eddy Jet spiral platers including gamma-irradiated disposable syringes (1000 pack), disposable irradiated beakers (1000 pack), plus holders for beakers and syringes.
• Water Activity Consumables Consumables for water activity meters including SAL-T reusable saturated salt slurry standards (2-4 year shelf life), SAL-F disposable unsaturated salt solution standards, volatile filters, and ePW sample dishes.
• Laboratory Equipment Technical Service and Support Installation, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and calibration services for laboratory equipment. Service support offered via phone, in-house, and field service calls. For Neutec Group customers across North America.

Quantifiable outcome

• Eddy Jet 2W achieves >99% accuracy and reproducibility
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IUL InstrumentscoreTechnology or IntegrationIUL Instruments is a key technology partner providing automation solutions for microbiology laboratories since 1987. Products include the Eddy Jet spiral platers, Smart Dilutor, Colony Counters, and related accessories. IUL has relationships spanning over 30 years and specializes in image capture and processing technology.
• NovasinacoreTechnology or IntegrationSwiss manufacturer of water activity meters and measurement solutions. Novasina provides specialized instruments for moisture and water activity measurement along with calibration standards (SAL-T and SAL-F). Products highlighted at IAFP 2026.
• AmphasyscoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of flow cytometry and pollen analysis solutions including the Ampha Z32 pollen analyzer and Ampha P20 pollen analyzer. Specializes in innovative technology for plant breeding and seed production quality control.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

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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