What Bertin Corp does

Bertin Corp is the US-dedicated subsidiary and e-commerce webstore of Bertin Technologies, a French scientific instrumentation company. Operating from Rockville, Maryland, Bertin Corp serves US researchers and laboratories with life sciences instrumentation including the Precellys line of tissue homogenizers (Precellys Evolution Touch, Precellys 24 Touch), the Minilys personal homogenizer, and the Coriolis liquid-based cyclonic air samplers, complemented by the patented Cryolys Evolution cooling system and a bioreagent line including ELISA kits (e.g., CGRP human) and Myelotracker fluorescent marker kits. The portfolio also extends into Sterilwave biomedical waste treatment equipment under the Bertin Medical Waste sub-brand.

Core proprietary technology centers on Precellys 3D Motion Technology - figure-8 multi-directional bead-beating motion operating at 4,500-10,000 rpm - and the Coriolis liquid-based cyclonic air sampler that concentrates airborne biological particles (bacteria, viruses, spores, pollens, toxins) into liquid for downstream analysis by culture, rapid microbiological methods, or PCR. The patented Cryolys cooling unit protects thermo-sensitive samples from heat degradation during homogenization. Together the homogenizer, cooling accessory, tube holders (2 mL / 7 mL / 15 mL / 50 mL, plus a metal holder for hard samples), and matched bead-based lysing kits form a coupled platform designed to deliver reproducible, high-throughput (up to 24 tubes simultaneously) sample preparation in under two minutes for most samples.

Bertin Corp monetizes primarily through one-time equipment and consumable sales via its e-commerce webstore at bertin-corp.com, supported by a quote-based process for major instruments. Consumables, lysing kits, and ELISA kits carry listed unit prices; equipment is quote-based. The company does not ship internationally; non-US customers are routed to bertin-technologies.com and a network of 50+ global distributors. Distribution is direct-to-customer in the continental US with 48-hour fulfillment, and sales are supported digitally through the website, LinkedIn, YouTube, an email newsletter, a scientific application center of more than 2,000 documents, and trade show engagement.

Name

Bertin Corp

Legal name

Bertin Corp

Website

https://bertin-corp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bertin Corp is the US e-commerce subsidiary of French scientific instrumentation company Bertin Technologies, selling tissue homogenizers (Precellys), liquid-based air samplers (Coriolis), Cryolys cooling systems, ELISA kits, and Sterilwave biomedical waste equipment to US research and laboratory customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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. Life Sciences Equipment and Consumables Sales: Sale of tissue homogenizers (Precellys, Minilys), air samplers (Coriolis), consumables (beads, lysing kits), accessories, and extended warranties through e-commerce and direct sales to US researchers and laboratories.
2. Bioreagent Assay Kits: Sale of ELISA kits and assay reagents (e.g., CGRP ELISA kit, Myelotracker kits) to research laboratories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bertin Corp is the United States-dedicated subsidiary and online distribution channel of Bertin Technologies, a privately held French life sciences instrumentation company. Bertin Corp sells and supports scientific instruments (Precellys tissue homogenizers, Coriolis microbial air samplers, Sterilwave biomedical waste treatment systems), bioreagents (ELISA kits), and sample preparation consumables (lysing kits and grinding beads) to US research laboratories, healthcare facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and food safety customers.

Product overview

Bertin Corp is the US subsidiary of Bertin Technologies, offering a diversified product portfolio in two main segments: Life Sciences and Medical Waste Management. The Life Sciences offering centers on the Precellys line of tissue homogenizers (including Precellys Evolution Touch, Precellys 24 Touch, and Minilys personal homogenizer) complemented by Cryolys Evolution cooling units, Coriolis air samplers (micro and Compact models), and a comprehensive range of consumables including lysing kits (CK, MK, SK, VK series), beads (ceramic, glass, stainless steel, zirconium oxide), and holder packs/accessories. Bioreagent products include ELISA kits. Medical Waste Management features Sterilwave equipment for on-site biomedical waste treatment using microwave technology. All instruments share a common ecosystem approach, with accessories and consumables designed for cross-compatibility across the homogenizer and air sampler product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bertin Bioreagent: Reinforces the offer of the company in the Life Sciences market, known as a key player for sample preparation with the Precellys tissue homogenizers.
• Bertin Medical Waste

Products and services

• Precellys Tissue Homogenizers Capital instrument line of mechanical tissue homogenizers using 3D bead-beating motion to disrupt biological samples for nucleic acid and protein extraction, sold to US research, pharmaceutical, and academic laboratories.
• Coriolis Microbial Air Sampler Portable cyclonic bioaerosol collection instrument used to monitor airborne microbial contamination in food, pharmaceutical, hospital, and cleanroom environments, sold to US industrial QA/QC and pharmaceutical customers.
• Sterilwave Biomedical Waste Treatment System On-site integrated system that shreds and decontaminates regulated infectious biomedical waste via microwave treatment, sold to US hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities as an alternative to off-site incineration.
• ELISA Bioreagent Kits Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kits used for detection and quantification of biological targets, sold to US research laboratories, diagnostic facilities, and pharmaceutical QA customers.
• Lysing Kits and Grinding Beads Pre-filled and bulk consumable kits of grinding beads and lysis buffers used with the Precellys homogenizer platform, sold to US laboratories as repeatable recurring consumables.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of samples can be homogenized in less than one minute
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bertin Technologies (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBertin Corp is the US subsidiary and dedicated webstore of Bertin Technologies, a French industrial group specializing in scientific instrumentation. Bertin Technologies designs and manufactures measurement, observation, and detection systems for critical applications in Nuclear, Defence, Space, Big Science, Life Sciences, and Health sectors. Its 2022 turnover was 120 million euros with global offices across 5 continents.
• Bertin BioreagentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBertin Bioreagent strengthens Bertin Technologies' offer in the Life Sciences market, building on existing expertise in sample preparation (Precellys tissue homogenizers). This creates synergies at the intersection of reagents and equipment, providing higher added value for customers needing complete sample-to-analysis solutions.
• Bertin Medical WastecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBertin Medical Waste offers innovative solutions for biomedical waste management internationally, including hospital waste decontamination using microwave technology (Sterilwave brand), expertise in optimizing biomedical waste streams, and training and support services. Unique identifier FR023115_05ZFVI certified by ADEME for producer compliance.
• Worldwide Distributors (50+)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA network of more than 50 worldwide distributors serves non-US customers, directing them to bertin-technologies.com. Bertin Corp's webstore explicitly states it will not ship to Canada, APO addresses, PO boxes, or international addresses, relying on this distributor network for international sales.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bertin Technologies: Parent company of Bertin Corp and the originator of Precellys, Coriolis, Cryolys, and Sterilwave technologies. Comparable as the broader organization whose product strategy, IP, and pricing ultimately determine Bertin Corp's commercial trajectory.
• QIAGEN: Global life-sciences vendor with sample-preparation instruments, bead-based lysis kits, and assay reagents. Directly comparable to Bertin Corp's Precellys-and-bioreagent workflow in molecular biology and pharma QC applications.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Largest scientific-instrumentation incumbent, offering homogenizers, lab consumables, ELISA kits, and air-sampling instruments. Comparable to Bertin Corp across all three product pillars but at vastly greater scale and US coverage.
• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Life-science research tools and clinical diagnostics company with sample-preparation consumables and ELISA/kits comparable to Bertin Corp's bioreagent offering. A broad incumbent selling into the same academic and biotech researcher base.
• MilliporeSigma (Merck KGaA Life Science): Major life-science supplier offering homogenization consumables, ELISA kits, and sample-preparation reagents. Comparable as a one-stop alternative that life-science buyers may prefer over a single-category specialist like Bertin Corp.

Direct peers

• MP Biomedicals: Specialist in bead-beating homogenizers (FastPrep) and sample-preparation consumables, the closest direct competitor to Precellys in both technology and target customer. Highly comparable product line and buyer profile.
• Eppendorf: Laboratory equipment manufacturer with personal and bench-top homogenizers (e.g., Precellys-comparable bullet blender lines) plus consumables. Directly comparable to Bertin Corp's Minilys/Precellys 24 positioning.
• Bertin Bioreagent: Sub-brand of the parent group selling ELISA kits and fluorescent marker kits (e.g., Myelotracker). Operates the same bioreagent product line that Bertin Corp distributes in the US and is the most direct peer on the assay-kit side.
• Bertin Medical Waste: Sub-brand of the parent group offering Sterilwave on-site biomedical-waste treatment systems. Comparable to the medical-waste business line marketed through Bertin Corp in the US.
• Analytik Jena: Specialist European lab-instrumentation vendor offering sample-preparation and analytical-detection equipment. Mid-tier competitor comparable to Bertin Corp in homogenization and life-science instrument categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC65432J7QsGVoSZvFeTruxQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bertin-corp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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