MEINHARD

What MEINHARD does

MEINHARD is a Golden, Colorado-based manufacturer and global supplier of precision scientific glassware and consumables used in Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) and ICP Mass Spectrometry (ICPMS) instruments. Founded in 1974 and operating as a subsidiary brand of Elemental Scientific, the company specializes in sample introduction systems, with a core product portfolio built around nebulizers (OneTouch fluoropolymer, PFA MicroFlow, and Classic Type A/C/K/High Efficiency lines), torches, injectors, spray chambers, ICPMS cones, pump tubing, autosampler supplies, and complete sample introduction kits. Differentiated technology includes patented OneTouch fluoropolymer gas connectors, the proprietary SilQ ultra-high-purity material for low-background analysis, and specialized designs for high-solids, high-sensitivity, HF-resistant, and single-cell applications.

The company derives revenue almost entirely from unit-priced hardware sales of consumables and accessories, with prices ranging from approximately $80 for basic quartz injectors to over $6,000 for specialty platinum injectors; most products are one-time purchases with no subscription component. MEINHARD sells primarily through a direct e-commerce platform, supplemented by telephone and email sales, and maintains OEM/validated-compatibility relationships with all major plasma spectroscopy instrument manufacturers (Agilent, PerkinElmer, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Shimadzu, Spectro, NU Instruments, Bruker/Analytik Jena, Jobin Yvon, Teledyne Leeman Labs). It also distributes Analab-branded sample preparation equipment under its catalog.

The customer base spans six primary verticals — environmental testing, clinical and biomedical laboratories, food and water testing, geochemical analysis, semiconductor fabrication, and research/academic institutions — with no single named anchor customer disclosed, suggesting a fragmented, long-tail base of laboratories worldwide. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, and its operations are supported by global shipping, a cone recycling program, and integration with the broader Elemental Scientific group (which includes ESI Lasers, Analab, and TFI Inline Design).

Name

MEINHARD

Legal name

MEINHARD

Website

https://meinhard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MEINHARD is a Golden, Colorado-based manufacturer and global supplier of precision nebulizers, torches, injectors, spray chambers, cones, and sample introduction kits for ICP and ICPMS instruments, serving environmental, clinical, food, geochemical, semiconductor, and research laboratories worldwide as part of Elemental Scientific.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Golden

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, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Scientific Consumables Sales: MEINHARD generates revenue through the sale of precision scientific consumables and accessories for ICP and ICPMS instruments. Products include nebulizers, torches, injectors, spray chambers, cones, pump tubing, and sample introduction systems. The company offers a comprehensive catalog of replacement parts and accessories designed to fit major ICP and ICPMS instrument manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

MEINHARD manufactures and globally supplies high-precision scientific consumables and accessories for Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) and ICP Mass Spectrometry (ICPMS) instruments. Core products include nebulizers (OneTouch, PFA MicroFlow, Classic, CytoNeb, DIHEN, High Particulate), torches, injectors, spray chambers, ICPMS cones, sample introduction kits, autosampler supplies, and Analab-branded sample preparation equipment, all designed for compatibility with major plasma spectroscopy instrument manufacturers.

Product overview

MEINHARD is a manufacturer and global supplier of high-precision nebulizers and scientific glassware for ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) and ICPMS (ICP Mass Spectrometry) instruments. The company's product portfolio centers on sample introduction systems, with core offerings including MEINHARD OneTouch Nebulizers (patented 100% fluoropolymer gas connectors with pre-fitted lines in SilQ, Quartz, and Glass), PFA MicroFlow Nebulizers (OneTouch and Application variants for microflow analysis), and MEINHARD Classic Nebulizers (Type A high sensitivity, Type C high solids, Type K low flow, and High Efficiency models). These nebulizers are complemented by complete sample introduction accessories: ICP/ICPMS Torches (One-Piece, ZipTorch, Demountable), Injectors (Platinum, Sapphire, Quartz, Alumina), Spray Chambers (Cyclonic, Scott, Double-pass in glass/quartz/PFA), ICPMS Cones (Sampler/Skimmer with Nickel and Platinum-tipped options), and Sample Introduction Kits (Fluorospray for 24/7 semiconductor monitoring, HF-Resistant, and Standard). Supporting products include Pump Tubing, Peristaltic Pumps, PC3X Peltier Temperature Controlled Systems, RF Coils, and Autosampler Supplies (Bottles/Vials, Racks, Valves, Sample Probes). The company also offers Analab-branded sample preparation equipment (FluoroPlate, FluoroBloc, CleanAcids, EvapoClean, CleanClever, EasyTrace, P'Tips Cleaner). Products are designed for compatibility with major ICP/ICPMS instrument manufacturers including Agilent, PerkinElmer, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Shimadzu, Spectro, and Analytik Jena/Bruker, serving environmental, clinical, food and water, geochemical, semiconductor fabrication, and other analytical industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• pergo: Argon humidifiers product line
• Analab

Products and services

• MEINHARD OneTouch Nebulizers Ready-to-use nebulizers with pre-fitted gas and liquid lines featuring patented 100% fluoropolymer gas connectors and integrated fluoropolymer peristaltic pump sample lines. Available in Ultra High Purity SilQ, Quartz, or Glass construction with secure OneTouch fluoropolymer fittings for ICP and ICPMS instruments.
• PFA OneTouch MicroFlow Nebulizers PFA (perfluoroalkoxy) microflow nebulizers featuring pre-configured gas and liquid sample lines customized for specific instruments including Agilent ICP, Thermo ICP, and PerkinElmer NexION ICPMS, designed for semiconductor and HF applications.
• PFA MicroFlow Application Nebulizers PFA microflow nebulizers designed for specific applications including PFA-ST Nebulizer (ES-2040-Series), PFA-ST3 Nebulizer (ST3), and PFA-400 with integrated fluoropolymer capillary.
• MEINHARD Classic Nebulizers Classic line of nebulizers including Type A (high sensitivity quartz for Agilent ICPMS), Type C (high solids quartz), Type K (low flow glass), and High Efficiency Nebulizers for various ICP and ICPMS instruments.
• MEINHARD CytoNeb Single Cell Nebulizers Specialized nebulizer designed for single cell analysis applications in ICPMS for biological and biomedical research.
• MEINHARD DIHEN Direct Injection Nebulizers Direct injection nebulizers for high efficiency sample introduction directly into the plasma without a spray chamber.
• High Particulate Nebulizers Nebulizers designed to handle samples with high particulate content for ICP and ICPMS applications.
• pergo Argon Humidifiers Argon gas humidifiers that improve performance of all concentric nebulizers, distributed under the pergo sub-brand.
• ICP/ICPMS Torches Premium quality ICP and ICPMS torches including One-Piece Torches, ZipTorches, Demountable Torches, and Torch Shields, compatible with Agilent, Jobin Yvon, Leeman Labs/Teledyne, NU Instruments, PerkinElmer, Seiko, Shimadzu, Spectro, and Thermo instruments.
• SilQ Fluorospray Semi-Demountable Torch Semi-demountable torch with SilQ fluorospray technology for semiconductor HF applications, compatible with Agilent ICPMS 7700/7800/7850/7900/8800/8900.
• NitrideTorch for Avio ICP Nitride ESI ZipTorch for PerkinElmer Avio ICP instruments, compatible with Avio 200/220 Max/500/550 Max/560 Max.
• ICP/ICPMS Injectors Torch injectors including Standard Torch Injectors, Demountable Torch Injectors, HF Resistant Platinum and Sapphire injectors, and Quartz and Alumina options, compatible with Agilent, PerkinElmer, and Thermo instruments.
• Spray Chambers Spray chambers in glass, quartz, and PFA materials including Cyclonic, Scott, Double-pass designs, Fluorospray PFA, and PC3 Temperature Controlled systems with lines and fittings, compatible with Agilent, Analytik Jena/Bruker, PerkinElmer, Spectro, and Thermo instruments.
• ICPMS Cones High precision sampler and skimmer cones with long-life and high sensitivity designs, available in Nickel and Platinum-tipped options, including cone recycling program. Compatible with Agilent, Analytik Jena/Bruker, NU Instruments, PerkinElmer, Shimadzu, and Thermo systems.
• Fluorospray Sample Introduction Kits All-in-one solution for 24/7 online monitoring of ultra pure chemicals, featuring fluoropolymer construction for chemical resistance, designed for semiconductor and HF applications.
• HF-Resistant Sample Introduction Kits Sample introduction kits designed for hydrofluoric acid applications and semiconductor processes.
• Standard Sample Introduction Kits Standard sample introduction kits for routine ICP and ICPMS applications.
• Pump Tubing High quality peristaltic pump tubing including ESI MP2 2-Stop, Standard 2-Stop and 3-Stop, Non-Flared and Flared options, and Thermo iCAP Q specific tubing.
• Peristaltic Pumps Peristaltic pumps for sample transport in ICP and ICPMS systems.
• PC3X Peltier Heated/Cooled Systems Peltier temperature controlled spray chamber systems for precise temperature management.
• Autosampler Bottles & Vials Liquid containers for autosamplers including Non-PFA Vials and Bottles and PFA Vials and Bottles.
• Autosampler Racks Racks for autosamplers including Universal Large Racks, Calibration Racks, Metal Racks, ESI Micro Racks, ESI Super Racks, Specialty Racks, and Microplates.
• Sample Probes & Loops Sample introduction probes and loops including Fluorall High Purity PFA Probes, Parabolic Probes for DX Autosamplers, Carbon Fiber Autosampler Probes, PEEK Autosampler Probes, Ultem Autosampler Probes, and Sample Loops.
• High Purity Valves & Spares High purity valves and spares for autosamplers including High Purity Valves, Stators and Rotors, FAST Valves, and prepFAST and prepFAST M5 Valves.
• FluoroPlate Inert Hotplate Inert hotplate for sample preparation, part of the Analab sample preparation product line.
• FluoroBloc Inert Digestion Block Inert digestion block for acid digestion of samples, part of the Analab sample preparation product line.
• CleanAcids Sub-boiling Distillation Systems Sub-boiling distillation systems for producing ultra-pure acids for sample preparation.
• EvapoClean Controlled Evaporation Controlled evaporation system for sample concentration and preparation.
• EasyTrace Automated Labware Cleaning Automated labware cleaning system for trace element analysis sample preparation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Performance verified with instrument testing for all OneTouch nebulizers

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature11 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Elemental ScientificcoreOthersParent company of MEINHARD. Elemental Scientific (ESI) is a group of companies specializing in ICP and ICPMS products and services. MEINHARD operates as a brand within the Elemental Scientific portfolio, with shared resources and distribution channels.
• Elemental Scientific LasersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated company within the Elemental Scientific group, specializing in laser-based analytical instrumentation. Potential for complementary product development and shared customer base in analytical instrumentation market.
• AnalabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnalab is a manufacturer of sample preparation equipment including FluoroPlate hotplates, FluoroBloc digestion blocks, CleanAcids distillation systems, and other lab preparation tools. MEINHARD distributes Analab products through their catalog, expanding their sample introduction ecosystem.
• Agilent TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationMEINHARD produces a comprehensive range of nebulizers, torches, injectors, spray chambers, and cones specifically designed for Agilent ICP and ICPMS instruments including 7700, 7800, 7900, 8800, 8900 series and 5100/5800/5900 models.
• PerkinElmercoreTechnology or IntegrationMEINHARD manufactures compatible products for PerkinElmer ICP and ICPMS instruments including Optima series, NexION series (300/350, 1000/2000/5000), and Avio series (200/220 Max, 500/550 Max, 560 Max).
• Thermo Fisher ScientificcoreTechnology or IntegrationMEINHARD products are designed for Thermo ICP and ICPMS instruments including iCAP series (6000/7000, Q/RQ/TQ/TOFWERK, PRO), Element, and Neptune series.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Savillex: US manufacturer of PFA sample introduction components, vials, and digestion vessels for ICP/ICPMS and trace metals analysis. Comparable to MEINHARD in PFA/Fluoropolymer chemistry focus and overlap on HF-resistant and high-purity consumables for semiconductor and environmental labs.
• CPI International: US-based supplier of ICP-MS cones, torches, nebulizers, and spectroscopy consumables, distributing under its own brand and formerly as a major aftermarket source for ICP consumables — directly comparable product category and customer base to MEINHARD.
• Glass Expansion: Australia-based specialist manufacturer of nebulizers, spray chambers, torches, and sample introduction consumables for ICP and ICPMS — the closest direct peer to MEINHARD, competing head-to-head in concentric nebulizers and HF-resistant PFA components for the same global OEM installed base.

Broad incumbents

• PerkinElmer: OEM of Optima, NexION, and Avio ICP/ICPMS instruments with its own consumable portfolio. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose instrument platform MEINHARD supports with compatible third-party nebulizers, torches, injectors, and cones.
• Agilent Technologies: Major OEM of ICP and ICPMS instruments (7700/7800/7900/8800/8900 series) and the largest factory-default supplier of ICP consumables globally. A broad incumbent whose branded consumables compete directly with MEINHARD's compatible products across the same instrument lines.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global instrument OEM producing iCAP, Element, and Neptune ICP/ICPMS systems and a full consumables portfolio. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose own-brand consumables compete with MEINHARD across the Thermo installed base MEINHARD serves.
• Shimadzu: Japanese instrument manufacturer whose ICP series MEINHARD explicitly supports with torches and cones. Comparable as a broad incumbent with both instrument and consumable offerings in the same analytical spectroscopy category.
• Spectro Analytical Instruments (AMETEK): ICP-OES instrument maker (part of AMETEK) whose platforms MEINHARD supports with spray chambers and cones. Comparable as a broad incumbent in elemental spectroscopy instrumentation and consumables.
• Analytik Jena (Bruker): ICP-MS instrument manufacturer (now part of Bruker) whose platforms MEINHARD supports with compatible spray chambers and cones. Comparable as a broad incumbent in ICP/ICPMS instrumentation.

Others

• Elemental Scientific: Parent company of MEINHARD and broader group providing prepFAST, SC-FAST, autosampler, and inline sample preparation systems. Comparable as the corporate parent that owns MEINHARD and shares distribution, marketing, and complementary product lines such as ESI Lasers and TFI Inline Design.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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