What Daigger does

Daigger Scientific, Inc. is a U.S.-based, private B2B distributor of laboratory supplies and equipment founded in 1894 and headquartered operationally in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, with a secondary office in Hamilton, New Jersey handling remittance, payments, and product returns. The company sells more than 50,000 scientific products across roughly 80 categories, including lab equipment (centrifuges, thermal cyclers, hot plate stirrers, spectrophotometers, incubators), consumables (pipettes, microcentrifuge tubes, deep-well plates, gloves, chemicals and reagents), and safety products (fume hoods, safety cabinets, PPE). The catalog is dominated by third-party brand-name products from manufacturers such as Thermo Scientific Orion, Yamato Scientific, Benchmark Scientific, Eppendorf, Axygen, Globe Scientific, BrandTech, Gilson, and Celltreat, with a small private-label presence (e.g., LabGenius Mini Block Heater). Underlying technology is a B2B e-commerce platform supporting account-based ordering, order history, invoice tracking, and purchase lists, paired with a dedicated domestic sales-representative force and an international authorized dealer channel.

Revenue mechanics are conventional distribution: product margins on sales of catalog items, unit pricing with Net 30 credit terms, an order minimum of $20, B2B-only ordering (no individual consumer orders), and downloadable price lists (PDF/Excel) with account-specific pricing for registered customers. The go-to-market is sales-led and multi-channel: direct via website, phone (7AM-5PM CST), fax, email, and mail for U.S. accounts, with international sales routed through regional dealers. Customer segments are primarily research laboratories, academic institutions (Northwest University, Wingate University), medical and healthcare providers (one unnamed Medical School credited Daigger with pandemic-era PPE supply), and industrial laboratories (Rahr Corporation). The company has merged with Weber Scientific, with ordering now redirected to weberscientific.com, indicating a consolidation play in the small-and-mid-market laboratory distribution niche rather than a technology-driven growth strategy. No AI, public APIs, funding events, or disclosed revenue figure are associated with the business.

Name

Daigger

Legal name

Daigger Scientific, Inc.

Website

https://daigger.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Daigger Scientific is a U.S. B2B distributor of more than 50,000 laboratory supplies and equipment SKUs, serving research, academic, healthcare, and industrial laboratories since 1894; the company has merged with Weber Scientific and now operates through a sales-led model with an international dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Supplies & Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

Laboratory Consumables & Plasticware (Tips, Tubes, Plates, Filters) (HLAGAIAH)

Keywords

• Laboratory supplies distribution
• Scientific equipment sales
• Lab consumables wholesale
• Research products supply
• B2B lab distributor

Headquarters

HQ city

Vernon Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory supplies and equipment sales: Traditional B2B distribution model selling scientific products including lab equipment, consumables, glassware, instruments, and safety products to laboratory professionals. Revenue generated through product margins on sales to research institutions, universities, and industrial laboratories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Daigger Scientific is a B2B distributor of laboratory supplies and equipment, offering more than 50,000 brand-name scientific products across 80+ categories (consumables, instruments, safety equipment, glassware) to research laboratories, universities, healthcare facilities, and industrial buyers in the United States and internationally. The company sells exclusively to business customers on Net 30 credit terms with a $20 order minimum, and complements its catalog with same-day shipping, quote/bid support, dedicated sales reps, and an authorized international dealer network.

Product overview

Daigger Scientific is a business-to-business laboratory supplies and equipment distributor offering over 50,000 scientific products across more than 80 categories. The company operates as a single unified e-commerce platform for laboratory purchasing rather than a modular product suite. The portfolio spans consumables (pipettes, tubes, plates, gloves, chemicals), equipment (centrifuges, thermocyclers, hot plates, spectrophotometers, incubators), and safety products (fume hoods, safety cabinets). Featured brands include Benchmark Scientific, Thermo Scientific Orion, Globe Scientific, Eppendorf, Axygen, and many others. Daigger has recently merged with Weber Scientific, with operations transitioning to weberscientific.com. The platform offers account-based ordering, invoice tracking, and order management features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laboratory Supplies and Equipment Catalog Comprehensive B2B catalog of more than 50,000 brand-name laboratory supplies and equipment spanning 80+ categories, sold exclusively to business buyers on Net 30 credit terms with a $20 order minimum, supported by account-based online ordering.
• LabGenius Mini Block Heater Compact laboratory heating block for sample preparation and incubation applications; for laboratory technicians and research scientists.
• Yamato RE202-A / REV202M-A Rotary Evaporators Yamato Scientific rotary evaporators for solvent removal and concentration in laboratory applications; for chemistry and sample preparation labs.
• Benchmark 10x10 Digital Hot Plate Stirrer Digital hot plate stirrer for simultaneous mixing and heating of laboratory samples; for general laboratory use.
• Vistalab Wobble-Not Serological Pipets Serological pipets designed to reduce liquid retention and improve accuracy during pipetting workflows; for cell culture and general liquid handling labs.
• Watson 4-Well Portable Thermocycler Portable thermal cycler for PCR amplification in field or laboratory settings; for molecular biology and diagnostics laboratories.
• Nitrile Powder-Free Exam Gloves 3–5 mil nitrile powder-free examination gloves for laboratory and healthcare applications; for clinical, research, and general-purpose use.
• Thermo Scientific Orion Lab Star pH/mV Bench Meter Bench pH/mV meter for precision laboratory measurement in electrochemistry workflows; for analytical and quality control laboratories.
• DuraPorter Specimen Transport Box Hard-sided specimen transport container for safe sample handling and shipping; for clinical, environmental, and field collection workflows.
• Deep Well Plates 96-well deep well plates for sample collection, preparation, and long-term storage; applications include tissue cell culture, enzyme assays, proteomics studies, reagent reservoirs, and cryogenic storage.
• Deep Well Storage Plates 96-well polypropylene plates with low-binding surface for bacterial culture growth or compound storage.
• Axygen Deep-Well Plates Deep-well plates with cylindrical walls and round bottoms available in 1.1 mL, 2.0 mL, 5 mL, and 384-well formats, for sample collection and long-term storage.
• Globe Scientific Locking Microcentrifuge Tubes Microcentrifuge tubes with secure locking closure combining screw-cap security with snap-cap simplicity; autoclavable, certified RNase/DNase/Human DNA/Pyrogen/PCR Inhibitor/ATP-free.
• Microcentrifuge Tubes Laboratory microcentrifuge tubes in 0.5 mL to 5 mL capacities with snap cap and screw cap options; includes DNase/RNase-free, sterile, and specialized variants.
• Accuris SmartReader UV-Vis Microplate Readers Monochromator-based UV-Vis microplate reader covering 200–1000 nm wavelength range; accepts 96-well and 384-well plates and includes touchscreen control, incubation, and shaking capabilities.
• BrandTech BVC Fluid Aspiration Systems Fluid aspiration systems for cell culture work; Basic, Control, and Professional models with VHCpro hand controller and 0.2 micron biofilter.
• Gilson Trackman Pipetting Tracker Pipetting tracking device for 96- and 384-well microplates; LED-guided workflow, timer function, and up to 8 hours of cordless operation.
• Simport 5 mL ClikLok and MacrewTube Microcentrifuge Tubes 5 mL microcentrifuge tubes for medium-sized sample volumes; ClikLok and MacrewTube designs reduce pipettor shaft contamination; certified RNase/DNase/Pyrogen/DNA-free.
• Microplate Replicators and Template Stainless steel pin replicators for transferring inoculum from microplates; autoclavable and flame sterilizable; includes 96 pins for 96-well plates.
• Well Orienter Pad and Stand Well orienter pad and stand for tracking samples in microplates; chemical-resistant material; includes 30-degree angled plate stand for easier pipetting.
• Pipetter Guide Pipetter guide that reduces eyestrain during repetitive pipetting; sliding panel with row letters; adjustable height for various plate types.
• Celltreat Permeable Cell Culture Inserts Cell culture inserts that mimic in vivo conditions for drug transfer assays, transport studies, migration assays, and cell-cell interaction studies; available with PC and PET membranes in various pore sizes.
• Eppendorf Twin.tec PCR Plates Thin-walled PCR plates 20% thinner than conventional plates; available in Standard and LoBind versions; certified human DNA/DNase/RNase/PCR inhibitor-free.
• BRAND 96-Well Clear PCR Plates Clear PCR plates suitable for qPCR; manufactured without lubricants; autoclavable and certified RNase/DNase/DNA-free.
• Thin Wall Thermal Cycler Plates Thin-walled PCR plates for rapid thermal transfer; skirted 96-well format with alphanumeric grid; autoclavable.
• Avitrolab Sealing Mats Reusable silicone sealing mats for PCR plates; compression-molded for minimal evaporation; cleanable with bleach and ethanol.
• PCR Plates 96-well and 384-well PCR plates for thermal cycling; multiple brands, skirted and non-skirted options, plus specialized plates for forensic applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most orders shipped within 24 hours of receipt
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• LTSminorOthersFeatured partner brand available through Daigger, offering laboratory products including pipette tips and consumables.
• Brooks RandminorOthersFeatured partner specializing in mercury testing systems, offered through Daigger's product catalog.
• Thermo Scientific OrionminorOthersFeatured partner for pH meters and electrochemistry equipment, prominently featured on Daigger's website.
• Yamato ScientificminorOthersFeatured partner for rotary evaporators and other lab equipment, with dedicated promotional banner on homepage.
• Benchmark ScientificminorOthersFeatured partner for hot plate stirrers and lab equipment, featured in Daigger's product highlights.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Avantor (VWR): Owns the VWR laboratory distribution brand and is one of the largest global lab supply distributors. Competes head-to-head with Daigger in academic, healthcare, and industrial lab procurement, with broader e-procurement integration and global direct presence.
• McMaster-Carr: Industrial and laboratory supplies distributor renowned for same-day shipping and exceptional e-commerce UX. Competes with Daigger for lab equipment and consumables, particularly among industrial customers, and represents a benchmark for fulfillment speed.
• Grainger: Massive industrial MRO and laboratory supplies distributor serving facilities, maintenance, and lab customers. Overlaps with Daigger in lab consumables and equipment sold to industrial customers, but at significantly greater scale and breadth.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific (Fisher Scientific): Operates the Fisher Scientific channel, the dominant global laboratory supplies distributor. Directly competes with Daigger across nearly every category Daigger carries but at vastly greater catalog depth, scale, and with manufacturer-direct OEM relationships.

Others

• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Life science research and clinical diagnostics manufacturer whose products (PCR plates, microplates, reagents) are distributed through Daigger. Functions both as an OEM supplier and as a direct competitor in select equipment categories Daigger carries.

Direct peers

• Cole-Parmer: Mid-sized laboratory equipment and supplies distributor serving academic, healthcare, and industrial customers. Closely comparable to Daigger in scale, customer mix, and breadth of catalog across lab equipment, consumables, and instruments.
• Spectrum Chemical: Specialty distributor of laboratory chemicals, reagents, and supplies serving research, pharmaceutical, and educational customers. Comparable to Daigger as a smaller independent distributor with deep catalog in specific lab categories and B2B focus.
• Carolina Biological Supply: Long-established distributor of science teaching supplies and laboratory equipment primarily for educational markets. Comparable to Daigger in heritage (founded 1927), academic customer focus, and breadth of consumables and equipment offered.
• Ward's Science: Specialist laboratory supplies distributor focused heavily on education and life science markets, including K-12, college, and university labs. Comparable to Daigger in serving academic science departments with consumables, equipment, and specimens.

Emerging players

• LabSource: Smaller-scale independent laboratory supplies distributor targeting research and biotech customers with competitive pricing. Comparable to Daigger as a privately-held, sub-scale distributor competing on price and service rather than catalog breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/daigger

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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