Name

LF Systems

Legal name

LF Systems Corp.

Website

https://lfsystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Furniture and Fume Hoods

NAICS

Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (3372)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

Lab Furniture, Facilities & Utilities (Benches, Casework, Gas/Water Systems) (HLAGAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lab Safety, PPE & Contamination Control (Hoods, Biosafety Cabinets, Clean Air) (HLAGAIAK), Maintenance, Service Contracts & Equipment Repair (Field Service, Parts) (HLAGAIAN), Science & STEM Lab Equipment & Supplies (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Makerspaces) (EDAEAIAC), Healthcare & Laboratory Interior Fit-Out (IMAFANAC)

Keywords

• Laboratory furniture
• Fume hood systems
• Laboratory casework
• Laboratory installation services
• Fume hood maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

New Castle

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Furniture Products: One-time product sales of laboratory furniture including casework, tables, fume hoods, countertops, sinks, shelving systems, plumbing and electrical fixtures, ventilated enclosures, and accessories. Products are custom fabricated or available from in-stock inventory.
2. Fume Hood Maintenance and Repair Services: Ongoing maintenance services including Sash Rebuild Program (SRP), Preventive Maintenance Plan (PMP), and Hood Enhancement Program (HEP) to extend hood life beyond initial installation. Annual maintenance contracts recommended.
3. Installation Services: Professional installation of laboratory furniture with safety-focused crews. Includes demolition and relocation services for existing laboratory furniture.
4. CAD Engineering Services: Computer-assisted design and drafting services including conceptual design, partial design for budgeting, complete design with elevation views, and shop fabrication drawings.
5. Laboratory Planning Services: Consultation and space planning services from initial meeting through project completion, tailored to specific laboratory needs and budgetary requirements.
6. Fume Hood Testing Services: Comprehensive fume hood testing services using Tri-Color Visualizer technology to ensure proper functioning and certification of containment systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

LF Systems designs, fabricates, supplies, and installs laboratory furniture — including metal, wood, adaptable, healthcare, and flammable storage casework; laboratory tables; multiple fume hood variants (bench, walk-in, radioisotope, perchloric acid, ADA, educational, high-performance, Generation 5); counter tops; plumbing and electrical service fixtures; shelving; sinks; and accessories. The company also provides installation, laboratory planning, CAD engineering, fume hood testing, fume hood repair and maintenance programs, and green initiatives consulting for pharmaceutical, medical, research, industrial, and educational laboratory clients.

Product overview

LF Systems is a laboratory furniture manufacturer and installer offering a comprehensive portfolio of fixed and mobile laboratory furnishings. The core product lines include Casework (Metal, Wood, Adaptable Systems including Flexcore/Envision/Flexilab, Health Care, and Flammable Storage), Tables (Standard Lab, Patriot Tables, Flexcore, Flexilab, and Balance), and Fume Hoods (featuring Standard, Bench, Walk-in, Flexihood, Radioisotope, Perchloric Acid, OS Height, HOPEC & ADA, Educational, Canopy, High Performance, Smart Sash motorized automation, and Generation 5 Design variants). Supporting products include Counter Tops (Epoxy Resin, Phenolic Resin, Stainless Steel, Plastic Laminate, Maple), Plumbing & Electrical Service Fixtures, Ventilated Enclosures, Shelving Systems, Lab Accessories (refrigerators, dishwashers, bio-safety cabinets, laminar flow hoods, fume extractors), Sinks, Pegboards, and the Aluminum Flex-A-Scope Manifold. Specialty sub-brands include polyproLABS® (polypropylene corrosion-resistant casework with no exposed metals) and Microvoid® (sterile containment equipment). LF Systems also provides services including Fume Hood Repair & Maintenance (with Sash Rebuild, Preventive Maintenance, and Hood Enhancement programs), Fume Hood Testing (Tri-Color Visualizer), Laboratory Planning, CAD Engineering, Installation, and Green Initiatives consulting. The company operates an INSTOCK quick-delivery program for painted steel, stainless steel, wood cabinets, fume hoods, shelving, tables, and fixtures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• polyproLABS: A line of corrosion resistant polypropylene casework and clean storage systems for caustic, critical processing environments with NO EXPOSED METALS. Includes no metal hardware, hinges, latches, drawer suspension systems, handles or plumbing accessories - all made from polypropylene.

Products and services

• Laboratory Casework Modular and fixed laboratory cabinets including painted steel (seventeen standard colors plus recycled steel), stainless steel (Type 304 or 316), solid hardwood (wood casework with dovetailed drawer boxes), adaptable systems (Flexcore knock-down, Envision mobile tubular workstations, Flexilab welded steel), healthcare casework (ADA-compliant with narcotic lockers), and flammable storage cabinets (4 to 90 gallon capacity, NFPA/OSHA-compliant). Designed for pharmaceutical, medical, research, industrial, and educational laboratories.
• Laboratory Tables Laboratory tables including standard lab tables (28" or 35-1/4" heights, 24"-48" widths), Patriot Tables (2x2" 11-gauge welded tubular steel frames rated for 950 lbs UDL with mechanical bolt height adjustment), Flexcore and Flexilab mobile/standing process tables (adjustable 28"-38" height), and Balance Tables (vibration-free epoxy resin or marble platforms for analytical instruments). For research, industrial, pharmaceutical, and educational laboratories.
• Fume Hoods Comprehensive fume hood line including Standard Features (top/bottom airfoil, chain-driven sash, exceeding ANSI/ASHRAE 110-1995), Bench Hoods (frameless vertical, combination, or horizontal sliding sashes), Walk-in Hoods (large capacity, dual vertical sashes, 83" clearance), Flexihood (portable variable/constant air volume with Smart Sash), Radioisotope Hoods (stainless steel liner, supports 200 lbs/sq ft lead shielding), Perchloric Acid Hoods (stainless worktop with trench drain and washdown), OS Height Hoods (60" interior height), HOPEC & ADA Hoods (Hand Operated Positive Energy Control), Educational Hoods (highest containment for lowest capital investment), Canopy Hoods (ceiling-hung ventilation), High Performance Hoods (60-63 FPM face velocity for energy savings), and Generation 5 Design Hoods (convertible CAV/VAV with chain-driven sash). For laboratories handling chemicals, acids, and radioactive materials.
• Smart Sash Automation System Motorized sash automation system for fume hoods that opens and closes sash within three seconds, field retrofittable on most JMP bench and walk-in fume hoods, with infinitely programmable control panel and adjustable infrared motion sensor. For laboratory facility managers seeking automated containment and energy conservation.
• Laboratory Counter Tops Custom-fabricated work surfaces in five materials: Epoxy Resin (heat/chemical/corrosion resistant in black, four grays, white, blue, green), Phenolic Resin (high-hygiene, antibacterial, chemical resistant), Stainless Steel (16 gauge Type 304/316 for clean rooms and operating rooms), Plastic Laminate (budget-friendly with chemical resistant finish), and Maple (solid hardwood butcher block up to six inches). For laboratory work surfaces.
• Plumbing and Electrical Service Fixtures Complete line of laboratory valves, faucets, and service fixtures including single, double, fine control, foot-operated, and pressure-regulated options, plus color-coded, vandal-resistant, and laboratory safety variants. Individually factory tested and color coded per service. For laboratories requiring gas, water, and electrical service distribution.
• Ventilated Enclosures Single-sided and dual-sided ventilation enclosures with horizontal sliding doors and various sash configurations. Available with stainless steel, poly resin, or epoxy-painted cement board liner materials. For laboratories requiring ventilated containment for powders, chemicals, or dusts.
• Shelving Systems Complete shelving solutions including Metro chrome-plated and stainless steel systems with floor tracks, adjustable wall shelving, stacked reagent shelving, custom designs, and countertop flex options. For laboratory reagent storage and organization.
• Laboratory Accessories Laboratory equipment including undercounter refrigerators, undercounter dishwashers, bio-safety cabinets, laminar flow hoods, and fume extractors. For complete laboratory functionality and ancillary support equipment.
• Laboratory Sinks Laboratory sinks in epoxy resin (lipped, undermount, or cup styles) and stainless steel options. Designed for industrial, pharmaceutical, or educational laboratory use.
• Laboratory Drying Pegboards Laboratory drying pegboards in epoxy resin, stainless steel, or phenolic resin with various sizes and configurations for safe drying of laboratory glassware and equipment.
• Aluminum Flex-A-Scope Laboratory Manifold Stackable aluminum laboratory manifold system that maximizes counter space, provides full access to building gas services, and offers flexible arrangement options.
• polyproLABS Corrosion-Resistant Polypropylene Casework Corrosion-resistant polypropylene casework and clean storage systems with NO EXPOSED METALS throughout all equipment and furniture, including hinges, latches, drawer suspensions, handles, and plumbing accessories. Scratch-resistant polypropylene work surfaces designed for caustic and critical processing environments such as trace metals analysis laboratories.
• Microvoid Sterile Containment Products Dust-free, sterile environment equipment and systems manufactured by Air Control, employed in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, opto-electronics, chemical, food processing, medical, and laboratory industries. Distributed by LF Systems under the Microvoid sub-brand.
• Fume Hood Repair and Maintenance Services Comprehensive fume hood maintenance programs including the Sash Rebuild Program (SRP) for sash drive system analysis and repair, the Preventive Maintenance Plan (PMP), and the Hood Enhancement Program (HEP) for vertical to horizontal sash conversion, depth/height modifications, liner and baffle replacement, glass replacement, and interior additions. Designed to extend hood life beyond the typical 15-20 year expectancy. For laboratory facility managers.
• Fume Hood Testing Services Comprehensive fume hood testing services using Tri-Color Fume Hood Visualizer technology to ensure proper functioning and certification of containment systems. For laboratory safety officers and facility managers requiring containment verification.
• Laboratory Planning Services Professional laboratory design and space planning services from initial customer consultation through follow-up meetings and project completion, tailored to specific laboratory needs and budgetary requirements. For laboratory owners and facility planners building new or renovated lab spaces.
• CAD Engineering Services Computer-assisted design and drafting services producing complete drawings in paper print, PDF, or .dwg format, including conceptual design, partial design for budgeting, complete design with elevation views, and shop fabrication drawings. For architects, lab planners, and facility managers requiring detailed laboratory layouts.
• Laboratory Furniture Installation Services Professional laboratory furniture installation with OSHA-trained, drug-tested crews maintaining accident-free safety record, including demolition and relocation services for existing laboratory furniture. For laboratory operators commissioning new or renovated facilities.
• Green Initiatives Consulting Energy conservation and environmental sustainability consulting offering LEED-compliant products and Smart Sash fume hood alternatives for reduced energy consumption. For laboratory operators pursuing sustainability and energy efficiency goals.
• INSTOCK Quick-Ship Product Program Budget pricing program offering in-stock painted steel casework, stainless steel casework, wood casework, phenolic casework, fume hoods, shelving, tables, workstations, work surfaces, and lab accessories with faster delivery timelines. Designed to address supply chain disruptions and offer cost-competitive goods with realistic delivery schedules.
• COVID-19 PPE Products Pandemic safety products including counter shields, MoveX snorkels, quick ship snorkels, and sanitizing stations for laboratory and healthcare environments. For facilities implementing COVID-19 safety measures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fume hoods have a life expectancy of 15-20 years based on initial hood quality and testing environment with proper maintenance.
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Labconco: Privately held manufacturer of laboratory equipment including fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, and freeze dryers. Closely comparable to LF Systems on fume hood product line and lab safety focus.
• Lab Crafters: Manufacturer of laboratory furniture, workstations, and fume hoods serving research and educational facilities. Direct competitor to LF Systems in modular laboratory furniture and fume hood segments.
• Kewaunee Scientific: Publicly traded manufacturer of laboratory furniture, casework, fume hoods, and scientific products serving pharma, research, and educational labs. Most direct comparable to LF Systems in product breadth (casework, fume hoods, tables) and customer verticals.
• Diversified Woodcrafts: Manufacturer of educational laboratory furniture, casework, and fume hoods with strong K-12 and university presence. Closely comparable to LF Systems' educational laboratory segment and Educational Fume Hood line.
• Mott Manufacturing: Canadian manufacturer of laboratory casework, fume hoods, and countertops with strong presence in educational and research labs. Direct competitor to LF Systems with overlapping product categories (steel casework, fume hoods, counter tops).
• Hamilton Laboratory Solutions: Laboratory furniture and casework manufacturer serving educational, research, and healthcare customers. Comparable to LF Systems' adaptable systems and educational fume hood product lines.
• Air Master Systems: Specialized fume hood manufacturer offering bench, walk-in, and specialty hoods. Closely comparable to LF Systems' fume hood portfolio and engineering focus with narrower product breadth.
• HEMCO Corporation: Manufacturer of fume hoods, vented enclosures, and laboratory furniture. Direct competitor to LF Systems in fume hood and ventilated enclosure product categories.

Emerging players

• Denios: Specialized manufacturer of safety storage cabinets, fume hoods, and chemical handling equipment. Comparable to LF Systems in fume hood containment and flammable storage casework product categories.

Broad incumbents

• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global life sciences and laboratory equipment supplier with extensive product portfolio including laboratory furniture, fume hoods, and full lab design services. Competes with LF Systems as a much larger incumbent able to bundle furniture with instruments, consumables, and services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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