Hettich Benelux

What Hettich Benelux does

Hettich Benelux B.V. is the Benelux regional subsidiary of Andreas Hettich GmbH (the Hettich Group), a German family-founded laboratory equipment manufacturer dating back to 1904. Headquartered and operating a production facility at De Aaldor 9, 4191 PC in Geldermalsen, Netherlands, the company manufactures and distributes laboratory equipment spanning centrifuges (EBA, MIKRO, ROTOFIX, UNIVERSAL, ROTINA, ROTANTA, ROTIXA, ROTO SILENTA series, including robotic-automated models), incubators (HettCube, Hettich MPC, and partner-branded units), climate and stability chambers, cooling and freezing equipment, ovens, sterilizers and autoclaves, baths, biological safety cabinets, glassware washers, shakers, sample-preparation systems, analysis equipment, and air-quality monitoring solutions. Beyond its own Hettich-branded products, the company distributes equipment from a portfolio of A-brand partners including Erlab, Gram, Haier Biomedical, Helmer Scientific, Kirsch, Liebherr, Memmert, Smeg, Systec, and Bühler, and also offers in-house custom-designed ("Maatwerk") equipment manufactured at the Geldermalsen facility.

The business model is sales-led and direct, with customers reaching the company via phone (088 221 99 00) or a website contact form to obtain quotes. Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) hardware sales of standard catalog products (both Hettich-branded and distributed A-brand lines), (2) custom/made-to-order solutions built at the Geldermalsen facility for unique customer specifications, and (3) recurring service revenue from annual maintenance contracts, calibration, validation, spare parts, and on-site support by certified service engineers. Customers are segmented by vertical — medical/healthcare is the primary segment, with additional exposure to pharmaceutical, life science, agricultural, and food-industry laboratories — and served through a multi-channel approach combining a website with product configurators, trade-show presence (WOTS), educational events (Futureproof Lab), and active LinkedIn/Instagram/YouTube profiles.

Ownership and strategic context: Hettich Benelux is a Dutch private limited company (B.V.) wholly within the Hettich Group. In 2024, the parent group entered a growth partnership with Bregal Unternehmerkapital, an international growth-oriented investment firm, and completed the acquisition of Kirsch Medical, signaling an active inorganic and geographic expansion agenda. The parent group also expanded into the United Kingdom in 2024. Hettich Benelux itself has 11-50 employees, holds a CO2-neutral website certification, and operates without public pricing or revenue disclosure.

Name

Hettich Benelux

Legal name

Hettich Benelux B.V.

Website

https://hettichbenelux.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hettich Benelux B.V. is the Netherlands-based Benelux subsidiary of the 120-year-old German Hettich Group, manufacturing and distributing laboratory equipment including centrifuges, incubators, climate chambers, cooling systems, and custom solutions to medical, pharmaceutical, life science, agricultural, and food laboratories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAGAIAC

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

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Life Science Tools & Services (CRO/CDMO/Lab Services)/Laboratory Equipment, Instruments & Consumables

Keywords

• Laboratory equipment
• Centrifuges
• Incubators
• Climate chambers
• Lab refrigeration

Headquarters

HQ city

Geldermalsen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Equipment Sales: Sale of standard laboratory equipment including centrifuges, incubators, climate chambers, cooling/freezing equipment, ovens, sterilizers, baths, flow cabinets, washers, shakers, analyzers, and monitoring systems. Both Hettich-branded products and distributed A-brand products.
2. Custom/Made-to-Order Solutions: Custom-designed and manufactured climate and laboratory equipment solutions produced in Geldermalsen, Netherlands. Ranges from adaptations to existing products to fully custom products.
3. Service and Maintenance: Maintenance contracts, calibration, validation services, spare parts, and technical support through certified service engineers. Phone support and on-site service available.
4. Aftermarket Services: Spare parts sales and claim reporting for equipment maintenance and repair.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hettich Benelux manufactures and distributes laboratory equipment for the Benelux region, producing centrifuges, incubators, climate chambers, cooling and freezing equipment, ovens, sterilizers, baths, flow cabinets, washers, shakers, and monitoring systems. The company sells its own Hettich-branded products alongside distributed A-brand products (Erlab, Gram, Haier Biomedical, Helmer Scientific, Kirsch, Liebherr, Memmert, Smeg, Systec, Bühler) and offers custom-designed and manufactured solutions produced at its Geldermalsen, Netherlands facility.

Product overview

Hettich Benelux is a specialist in laboratory equipment offering both standard products from brands including Hettich, Kirsch, Erlab, Gram, Haier Biomedical, Helmer Scientific, Liebherr, Memmert, Smeg, and Systec, as well as custom-made solutions manufactured at their Geldermalsen, Netherlands facility. The product portfolio includes centrifuges (EBA, MIKRO, ROTOFIX, UNIVERSAL, ROTINA, ROTANTA, ROTIXA, ROTO SILENTA series), incubators (HettCube, Hettich MPC, Memmert, Haier), climate chambers, cooling and freezing equipment, ovens, sterilizers, baths, flow cabinets, washers, sample preparation equipment, shakers, analysis equipment, and monitoring systems. The company serves markets including medical, agro, food, pharma, and life science sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laboratory Centrifuges

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment designed for long lifespan with efficient raw material use and energy-efficient processes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kirsch MedicalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHettich successfully completed the acquisition of Kirsch Medical at the end of the year, forming a strategic alliance of two quality leaders in laboratory equipment.
• ErlabcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorErlab is one of the A-brands distributed by Hettich Benelux, providing air purification stations and air quality sensors for laboratory environments.
• Haier BiomedicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHaier Biomedical is one of the A-brands distributed by Hettich Benelux, providing incubators, cooling/freezing equipment, and biomedical solutions.
• MemmertcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMemmert is one of the A-brands distributed by Hettich Benelux, providing incubators, ovens, climate chambers, and cooling equipment.
• GramcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGram is one of the A-brands distributed by Hettich Benelux, providing laboratory refrigerators, freezers, and pharmaceutical storage.
• Helmer ScientificcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHelmer Scientific is one of the A-brands distributed by Hettich Benelux, providing platelet storage, laboratory refrigerators, and plasma thawing equipment.
• LiebherrcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLiebherr is one of the A-brands distributed by Hettich Benelux, providing laboratory refrigerators, freezers, and explosion-proof cooling equipment.
• SysteccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSystec is one of the A-brands distributed by Hettich Benelux, providing media prep, sterilizers, and autoclaves.
• SmegcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSmeg is one of the A-brands distributed by Hettich Benelux, providing medical and laboratory washers/disinfectors.
• BühlerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBühler shakers are distributed by Hettich Benelux for laboratory shaking applications.
• Stichting Green Labs NLminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreen Labs NL partner featured at Futureproof Lab event, focusing on sustainability in laboratories and reducing energy consumption of equipment like ULT freezers.
• KalibraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKalibra calibration services partner featured at Futureproof Lab event, providing expertise on calibrated and validated equipment.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BINDER GmbH: German manufacturer of incubators, climate chambers, drying ovens, and ultra-low temperature freezers. Closely comparable to Hettich Benelux's incubator, oven, and climate chamber product lines.
• Avantor (VWR): Global distributor of laboratory supplies, equipment, and consumables with strong European presence. Directly comparable to Hettich Benelux as a multi-brand lab equipment distributor serving research, pharma, and clinical customers.
• Memmert GmbH + Co. KG: German manufacturer of incubators, ovens, climate chambers, and water baths. Comparable as both a competing product line to Hettich's offerings and a brand actively distributed by Hettich Benelux.
• Eppendorf SE: German-based global manufacturer of laboratory equipment including centrifuges, pipettes, and cell handling. Directly comparable to Hettich's centrifuge portfolio and broader lab equipment offering.
• Carl Roth GmbH + Co. KG: German supplier of laboratory equipment, consumables, reagents, and chemicals. Comparable to Hettich Benelux as a European lab equipment and supplies provider serving academic and industrial customers.
• IKA-Werke GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of laboratory, process, and analytical equipment including shakers, mixers, and stirrers. Comparable to Hettich Benelux's Bühler shaker distribution and broader lab equipment portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global leader in scientific instruments, lab equipment, and consumables spanning centrifuges, incubators, cold storage, and more. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose portfolio overlaps with Hettich Benelux's offerings across multiple categories.
• Beckman Coulter (Danaher): Global manufacturer of laboratory centrifuges, cell analyzers, and lab automation. Direct overlap with Hettich's centrifuge product lines as a much larger established player.
• Sartorius AG: Global provider of bioprocessing and laboratory equipment including incubators, centrifuges, and cell handling. Comparable as a broad incumbent in life science lab equipment serving pharma and biotech customers.
• Agilent Technologies: Global provider of analytical instruments, lab equipment, and services for life science and applied markets. Comparable as a broad incumbent in laboratory instrumentation serving overlapping customer segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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