Paul Marienfeld

What Paul Marienfeld does

Paul Marienfeld GmbH & Co. KG is a German manufacturer and distributor of laboratory glassware, plasticware, and precision instruments, founded in 1922 in Thuringia and now headquartered in Lauda-Königshofen, Baden-Württemberg. The company has remained family-owned across four generations and operates as a limited partnership. Its product portfolio spans six primary categories: microscopy accessories (including the proprietary HistoBond® adhesive microscope slide line), blood testing equipment (counting chambers, haemometers, Westergren sedimentation systems), volumetric instruments (pipettes, cylinders, flasks, burettes), laboratory containers, general laboratory equipment (filtration, pH strips, burners, magnetic stirrers), and liquid-handling products (Transferpette® S, HandyStep® repetitive pipettes, BRAND® PD-Tips, VITLAB® bottletop dispensers distributed under partnership).

Products are manufactured in Germany and comply with sector-specific standards including DIN ISO 8037-1 for microscope slides, DIN EN ISO 8655-5 for volumetric apparatus, and EU IVDR 2017/746 for in vitro diagnostic devices, with CE-marking and DE-M conformity on selected instruments. The company leverages proprietary positive-charge adhesion technology in the HistoBond® family for tissue section bonding in immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization workflows.

The business operates as a B2B manufacturer-distributor with a worldwide network reaching more than 100 countries. Sales are executed via direct inquiry through the company website, downloadable product catalogues (most recently the 2022 Marienfeld Superior Catalogue 100), and channel partner relationships. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed. Beyond its own manufactured lines, Marienfeld functions as a distribution channel for third-party brands BRAND and VITLAB liquid-handling products. The customer base is horizontal, serving scientific and medical laboratories across research, clinical testing, pathology, blood analysis, and general laboratory applications, with no disclosed anchor accounts or large single-customer concentration.

Name

Paul Marienfeld

Legal name

Paul Marienfeld GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://marienfeld-superior.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Paul Marienfeld is a fourth-generation, family-owned German manufacturer founded in 1922 that produces and distributes laboratory glassware, plasticware, and precision instruments (including the proprietary HistoBond® slide line) to laboratories and research institutions in more than 100 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Glassware and Plasticware

NAICS

Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing (3272), Glass Container Manufacturing (327213), Other Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware Manufacturing (327212), Plastics Bottle Manufacturing (326160)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Glass Containers (3221), Glass & Glassware, Pressed Or Blown (3220), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Wide-Mouth & Storage Glass Packaging (Canisters, Utility Jars) (IMALAEAI)

Keywords

• Laboratory glassware
• Microscope slides
• Volumetric instruments
• Laboratory plasticware
• Counting chambers

Headquarters

HQ city

Lauda-königshofen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

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. Laboratory glassware and plasticware sales: Manufacture and distribution of wide range of laboratory glass- and plasticware as well as accessories and instruments for use in laboratories. Products are produced according to DIN/ISO standards.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Paul Marienfeld manufactures and distributes laboratory glassware and plasticware including microscope slides (notably HistoBond® adhesive slides), cover glasses, counting chambers, volumetric instruments (pipettes, burettes, flasks, cylinders), laboratory containers (beakers, flasks, bottles), and general laboratory equipment (magnetic stirrers, filter papers, Parafilm). Products are produced according to DIN/ISO standards and distributed to laboratories and research institutions in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Product overview

Paul Marienfeld is a manufacturer and distributor of laboratory glassware and plasticware with over 100 years of experience since 1922. The company operates as a family-owned business (fourth generation) headquartered in Lauda-Königshofen, Germany, distributing products to more than 100 countries worldwide. The product portfolio is organized into six main categories: (1) Microscopy & Accessories including HistoBond® adhesive microscope slides, cover glasses, and pathology products; (2) Blood Testing equipment such as counting chambers, haemometers, and Westergren sedimentation systems; (3) Volumetric Instruments including pipettes, cylinders, volumetric flasks, and burettes; (4) Laboratory Containers encompassing beakers, flasks, bottles, and general glassware; (5) Laboratory Equipment covering filtration, pH measurement, heating (burners), stirring (magnetic stirrers, laboratory stirrers), and timing devices; and (6) Liquid-Handling & Life Science Materials including Transferpette® S pipettes, HandyStep® repetitive pipettes, BRAND® pipette tips and dispensers, micro titer plates, and reaction vessels. Products are produced according to DIN/ISO standards and the company holds various quality certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HistoBond®: Adhesive microscope slides with positive charge for tissue section bonding in immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization applications
• Marienfeld Superior

Products and services

• HistoBond® Adhesive Microscope Slides

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• StifterverbandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaul Marienfeld participates in research projects in collaboration with Stifterverband, receiving their seal for research and development. This partnership demonstrates the company's commitment to ongoing R&D activities.
• BRAND (VITLAB)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPaul Marienfeld distributes BRAND and VITLAB liquid handling products including Transferpette pipettes, HandyStep repetitive pipettes, PD-Tips dispenser tips, and bottletop dispensers. These are third-party branded products sold through Marienfeld's distribution network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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