Stratech
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1983
- HeadquartersEly, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Stratech firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Stratech
- Legal name
- Stratech Scientific Ltd.
- Website
- https://stratech.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1983
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Stratech industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Life Science Reagent Distribution
- NAICS
- Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing (325414)
- SIC
- Biological Products, (No Disgnostic Substances) (2836)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Reagents, Chemicals & Assay Kits (Buffers, Antibodies, ELISA, Enzymes) (HLAGAIAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Antibody Discovery & Engineering Platforms (display tech, bispecifics, Fc engineering) (HLAAAIAB)
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Where Stratech is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ely
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Stratech business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Research Reagent Sales: Sale of life science reagents including antibodies, assays, kits, cells, proteins, and other laboratory supplies. One-time product transactions with standard pricing.
- Custom Services: Bespoke custom services including antibody development, protein services, assay development, molecular biology services, and other specialist services sourced through selected partners.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Standard product pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Stratech product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Stratech is a UK-based distributor of life science reagents that supplies academic, government, and biopharmaceutical research customers with a catalog of over 2 million primary antibodies, 7,000+ secondary antibodies, 120,000+ assays and ELISA kits, 200,000+ DNA/RNA products, 250,000+ reagents, and 13,000+ inhibitors across 17 product categories. In addition to catalog reagent distribution, the company offers bespoke custom services including antibody development, recombinant protein production, assay development, molecular biology services, IHC/FISH/IP services, drug profiling, exosome engineering, and liposome formulation sourced through selected partners. The company also holds a strategic alliance with Jackson ImmunoResearch, distributing its secondary antibodies across Europe from a shared Cambridge House facility.
Product overview
Stratech is a UK-based distributor of life science reagents operating as a platform distribution model with a portfolio of over 2 million primary antibodies, over 7,000 secondary antibodies, over 120,000 assay and ELISA kit products, over 200,000 DNA and RNA products, over 250,000 reagents, and over 13,000 inhibitors. The core product portfolio is organized into 17 product categories (COVID-19 products, Primary Antibodies, Secondary Antibodies, Assays and Kits, ELISA Kits, Beads and Particles, Cells and Tissues, Cell Culture Media, DNA & RNA, Dyes and Probes, Equipment, Inhibitors, Labware, Lipids and Liposomes, Protein Science, Enzymes, and Reagents), which are supplemented by a comprehensive suite of Custom Services including antibody services, protein services, assay development, molecular biology services, IHC/FISH/IP services, analytical services, drug profiling and screening, and specialist services such as exosome engineering and liposome formulation. The company has evolved from Stratech Scientific to become part of Cambridge Bioscience while maintaining its distribution operations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Primary Antibodies Over 2 million primary antibodies available as polyclonal or monoclonal antibodies in various hosts (mouse, rat, rabbit, goat), supplied in forms from raw antiserum to antigen-purified preparations and conjugates. For life science researchers in academic, government, and biopharma settings.
- Secondary Antibodies Over 7,000 secondary antibodies offered as polyclonal or monoclonal antibodies in various hosts, supplied from raw antiserum to antigen-purified preparations and conjugates. Distributed via the strategic alliance with Jackson ImmunoResearch Europe Ltd. For life science researchers.
- Assays and Kits Over 120,000 research products including molecular diagnostics PCR assays, virus neutralization assays, and screening assays for drug discovery applications. For life science researchers in academic and biopharma settings.
- ELISA Kits Pre-packed ultra-sensitive and ultra-fast ELISA kits for detection and quantification of analytes, utilized worldwide by NGOs, pharmaceutical companies, research facilities, quality control laboratories and educational institutions.
- Beads and Particles Life science beads including gold and silver nanoparticles for diagnostics, polymer microspheres, and glass and steel beads for homogenisation, used for bioseparation, flow cytometry calibration, and general diagnostics.
- Cells and Tissues High quality cells and tissues for human and animal research, including primary cells, cell lines, and tissues in both frozen and fresh formats.
- Cell Culture Media Complete range of cell culture media for cell culture growth, rigorously refined and suitable for various experiments.
- DNA and RNA Products Over 200,000 high quality DNA and RNA products including nucleotides, primers, vectors, plasmids, ladders, purified DNA/RNA, and cDNA clones.
- Dyes and Probes Fluorescent dyes and quenchers supporting molecular detection and staining methods, validated for labeling, conjugation, fluorescence analysis and target activity indication.
- Equipment Benchtop equipment and scientific instrumentation including fluorometers with cloud integration, beadbeaters, and homogenisation equipment for reliable experiments.
- Inhibitors Over 13,000 inhibitors and small molecules for cell signaling pathway studies, available individually or as compound libraries for drug discovery and screening.
- Labware High quality lab equipment and labwear including beads, slides, glassware and cell culture scaffolding from leading manufacturers.
- Lipids and Liposomes Diverse lipid compounds and liposome products for life science research, supplied exclusively to academic and research institutes across the UK and Europe.
- Protein Science Products High quality proteins and peptides validated for popular applications, covered by a 100% no quibble returns policy.
- Enzymes Recombinant, synthetic, and natural enzymes for various molecular biology and biochemistry applications.
- Reagents Over 250,000 laboratory reagents for research projects, including screening libraries and lentivirus delivery products.
- COVID-19 Products Complete range of SARS-CoV-2 proteins, antibodies, ELISA, LFA and qPCR based assays, and accessory products for studying SARS-CoV-2, including detection solutions, vaccine and drug development tools.
- Custom Services Bespoke services including antibody development and production, recombinant protein development and peptide synthesis, immunoassay and toxicity assay development, molecular biology services (gene synthesis, lentivirus packaging, gene editing), IHC/FISH/IP services, analytical services, drug profiling and screening, custom bioactive screening libraries, and specialist services such as liposome formulation and exosome engineering. Sourced through selected partners and offered to life science researchers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Free delivery service for all UK non-profit organisations and universities
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Stratech
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Stratech technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Stratech partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
30 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Jackson ImmunoResearchcoreStrategic alliance established in 2004 forming Jackson ImmunoResearch Europe Ltd, a European hub and distribution facility based at Cambridge House alongside Stratech Scientific. Deep partnership for distribution of Jackson's gold standard secondary antibodies across Europe.
- Cusabio BiotechcoreSupplier partner offering custom recombinant protein expression, monoclonal and polyclonal antibody services, and rare antibodies. Five recombinant expression systems including E.coli, Pichia pastoris, baculovirus insect cells, and mammalian cells.
- Sino BiologicalcoreSupplier partner providing mammalian cell expression platform for recombinant proteins and antibodies. Preferred antibody production service provider for Top 10 pharmaceutical companies worldwide.
- GenetexcoreSupplier partner offering custom immunization and recombinant generated antibody services.
- Selleck ChemicalscoreWorld-leading supplier of high-performance inhibitors and reference compounds for non-clinical research, particularly for PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway and epigenetics research.
- EpiCyphercoreSupplier partner specializing in CUT&RUN/CUT&Tag assays, nucleosome products, and chromatin mapping technologies including SNAP-ChIP spike-in controls and EpiDyne chromatin remodeling assays.
- AAT BioquestcoreSupplier partner offering fluorescent dyes, calcium indicators, and iFluor dye conjugates for labeling proteins and antibodies.
- Creative BiolabscoreSupplier partner providing antibody engineering services, recombinant antibody development, and CAR-T cell therapy related products.
- System Biosciences (SBI)coreSupplier partner offering exosome engineering and isolation services, lentivirus packaging, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, and stable cell line services.
- PBL Assay SciencecoreSupplier partner providing cytokine and biomarker immunoassay services using SIMOA, Erenna, and MSD technologies in singleplex or multiplex formats.
- SignalChemcoreSupplier partner offering custom recombinant antibody development and compound selectivity profiling against comprehensive enzyme screening panels.
- Jena BiosciencecoreSupplier partner offering LEXSY eukaryotic protein expression system using Leishmania tarentolae, restriction enzymes, and crystallization products.
- Indigo BiosciencescoreSupplier partner offering world's largest portfolio of nuclear receptor assay kits, in-vitro toxicology solutions, and custom assay development for nuclear receptor profiling.
- NZYTechcoreSupplier partner providing genomic DNA isolation kits, DNA ladders, and conventional restriction enzymes for molecular biology research.
- SalimetricscoreSupplier partner specializing in hormone and biomarker analysis services in saliva and hair samples, providing comprehensive biomarker lab services.
- ElabsciencecoreSupplier partner offering polyclonal antibody services, peptide synthesis, and recombinant protein expression services across bacteria, yeast, insect cells, and mammalian systems.
- BiosscoreSupplier partner offering published antibodies with promotional pricing including 25% off published antibodies using code PUB25.
- Absolute AntibodyminorSupplier partner offering antibody expression and sequencing services.
- RevMAb BiosciencesminorSupplier partner offering B cell cloning for rabbit monoclonal antibody services using proprietary technology.
- CytodiagnosticsminorSupplier partner providing custom conjugation of antibodies and proteins to gold and silver nanoparticles.
- LampireminorSupplier partner specializing in custom polyclonal and monoclonal antibody services, contract manufacturing, and custom media under cGMP standards.
- NeuromicsminorSupplier partner providing human cells and tissues, neural antibodies, and stem cell research products.
- Avanti Polar LipidsminorSupplier partner offering liposome preparation products and lipid-related research tools.
- ALPCO DiagnosticsminorSupplier partner offering diagnostic assay products including islet beta cell dysfunction tests for Type 1 diabetes research.
- BioSBminorSupplier partner offering scientific reagents and kits for research applications.
- ApexBiominorSupplier partner offering custom peptide synthesis services, screening libraries, and analytical services with over 20 years analytical chemistry experience.
- FormuMaxminorSupplier partner specializing in clodronate liposomes (Clophosome) for macrophage depletion research.
- IBA LifesciencesminorSupplier partner offering Strep-tag protein purification systems, cell isolation reagents (Fab-TACS), and cell selection technologies.
- BioSpecminorSupplier partner offering cell disrupters, homogenization equipment including BeadBeater and Mini-Beadbeater products.
- rPeptideminorSupplier partner offering uniformly labeled beta-amyloid peptides including 15N, 13C, and 13C+15N labeled products for neuroscience research.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Stratech competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- 2BScientific: 2BScientific is a UK-based distributor of life science research reagents, antibodies, and kits serving academic and biopharma customers — a direct regional competitor to Stratech in the UK/European research supply market.
- Cambridge Bioscience: Cambridge Bioscience is the absorbing entity for Stratech Scientific's rebrand and operates an essentially identical UK-based life science reagent distribution model, serving academic and pharma customers with antibodies, kits, proteins, and custom services.
- Cambridge Bioscience (duplicate reference): Note: Cambridge Bioscience is already listed above as the primary direct peer.
- Santa Cruz Biotechnology: Santa Cruz Biotechnology is a long-established antibody and life science reagent supplier with broad primary/secondary antibody catalogs targeting academic researchers — closely aligned with Stratech's core offering and customer profile.
Broad incumbents
- Bio-Techne: Bio-Techne (parent of R&D Systems, Novus Biologicals, Tocris) is a major global life science reagent manufacturer and distributor with overlapping antibody, protein, ELISA, and small-molecule inhibitor catalogs serving the same academic/biopharma researchers as Stratech.
- Bio-Rad Laboratories: Bio-Rad is a diversified life science research and clinical diagnostics company offering antibodies, proteins, ELISA kits, and reagents that overlap materially with Stratech's catalog across academic and pharma research customers.
- Cell Signaling Technology: Cell Signaling Technology is a leading US-headquartered manufacturer of antibodies and reagents for signal transduction research, competing with Stratech's antibody and inhibitor product lines among academic and pharma researchers.
- Abcam: Abcam (now part of Danaher) is one of the world's largest antibody-focused reagent suppliers, directly competing with Stratech's core primary and secondary antibody offering for the same research customer base.
Others
- Jackson ImmunoResearch: Jackson ImmunoResearch is both a supplier-partner of Stratech (via Jackson ImmunoResearch Europe Ltd) and a leading manufacturer of secondary antibodies, providing the gold-standard product line that Stratech distributes across Europe.
Emerging players
- Proteintech Group: Proteintech is a rapidly growing antibody manufacturer with an expanding direct-to-customer global model, increasingly competing with regional distributors like Stratech by selling directly to UK academic researchers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
Stratech financial estimates
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Stratech leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Stratech funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Stratech
What does Stratech do?
Stratech is a UK-based distributor of life science reagents that supplies academic, government, and biopharmaceutical research customers with a catalog of over 2 million primary antibodies, 7,000+ secondary antibodies, 120,000+ assays and ELISA kits, 200,000+ DNA/RNA products, 250,000+ reagents, and 13,000+ inhibitors across 17 product categories. In addition to catalog reagent distribution, the company offers bespoke custom services including antibody development, recombinant protein production, assay development, molecular biology services, IHC/FISH/IP services, drug profiling, exosome engineering, and liposome formulation sourced through selected partners. The company also holds a strategic alliance with Jackson ImmunoResearch, distributing its secondary antibodies across Europe from a shared Cambridge House facility.
Is Stratech a public or private company?
Stratech is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Stratech founded?
Stratech was founded in 1983. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Stratech based?
Stratech is headquartered in Ely, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Stratech make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Research Reagent Sales are the primary driver. The others are custom Services.
Who are Stratech's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are 2BScientific, Cambridge Bioscience, Cambridge Bioscience (duplicate reference) and Santa Cruz Biotechnology. Broad incumbents are Bio-Techne, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Cell Signaling Technology and Abcam. Jackson ImmunoResearch is listed as an others. Proteintech Group is listed as an emerging player.
Does Stratech have an API?
No public API is recorded for Stratech.
What industry is Stratech in?
Stratech's product category is Life Science Reagent Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAGAIAI, Reagents, Chemicals & Assay Kits (Buffers, Antibodies, ELISA, Enzymes), with a secondary code of HLAAAIAB, Antibody Discovery & Engineering Platforms (display tech, bispecifics, Fc engineering). Its NAICS code is 325414 and its SIC code is 2836.