What Nerbe Plus does

Nerbe Plus (nerbe plus GmbH & Co. KG) is a family-owned German manufacturer of single-use laboratory plastic articles, founded in 1976 near Hamburg by Jürgen F. Nerbe and now led in its second generation by Managing Director Philipp J. F. Nerbe from its headquarters in Winsen/Luhe (moved there in 1992). The company produces injection-molded consumables for liquid handling and sample handling under ISO Class 8 or better cleanroom conditions, certified to EN ISO 13485 for medical devices and ISO 17025 for pipette calibration. Its product portfolio spans surface-optimized np GREEN TIP pipette tips (with filter, refill, and EcoRack sustainable formats), the np GTS magnet-assisted precision pipette line, np X-Frame PCR plates with polycarbonate frames, centrifuge tubes (15ml and 50ml), CO2-neutrally produced Petri dishes, cryogenic tubes, swabs, deep well plates, reagent reservoirs, and transport/archiving containers. Differentiated sub-brands (Sterile R with SAL 10^-6, np PCR READY purity grade, color-coded Petri dishes, automation-compatible rims) support clinical, microbiological, and life-sciences workflows.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time purchases of disposable plastic consumables, supplemented by higher-value reusable precision pipette hardware (np GTS) with optional calibration services. Pricing is unit-based with minimum order surcharges (€20 for orders under €100 net) and free domestic carriage above €700 net, with net prices quoted exclusive of VAT and 14-day payment terms. Commercial reach combines an International Sales Manager for global enterprise accounts, regional field sales representatives (e.g., Berlin territory), an inside-sales Competence Center handling phone-based acquisition and reactivation, and a self-service e-commerce webshop, supported by participation in LAB-SUPPLY trade shows across multiple German and Austrian cities. Customer segments are organized by use case into life-sciences laboratories, clinical and medical laboratories, and research/academia, with vertical (industry-based) segmentation. Distribution spans Europe with claimed worldwide reach through export channels. The affiliated Dr. Fritz Nerbe Entwicklungsgesellschaft handles product development from concept through market readiness.

Name

Nerbe Plus

Legal name

nerbe plus GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://nerbe-plus.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Nerbe Plus is a family-owned German manufacturer, founded in 1976 and headquartered in Winsen/Luhe, producing EN ISO 13485-certified single-use plastic laboratory consumables (pipette tips, PCR plates, centrifuge tubes, Petri dishes, swabs) and precision pipettes for life-sciences, clinical, and academic laboratories across global markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Consumables & Plastics

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Liquid Handling & Laboratory Automation (Pipettes, Robots, Workstations) (HLAGAIAD)

Keywords

• Laboratory plastics
• Pipette tips
• PCR plates
• Centrifuge tubes
• Petri dishes

Headquarters

HQ city

Luhe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Disposable Laboratory Plastics: One-time product sales of single-use plastic articles for laboratories including pipette tips, PCR plates, centrifuge tubes, Petri dishes, swabs, tubes, and containers. Sold directly to laboratories and research institutions with pricing based on order value with minimum order surcharges.
2. Precision Instruments: Sales of precision pipettes (np GTS series) and accessories including carousel stands. These are reusable instruments requiring one-time purchase with optional calibration services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nerbe Plus manufactures and distributes single-use plastic laboratory articles for liquid handling and sample handling. Its portfolio includes pipette tips, PCR plates, centrifuge tubes, Petri dishes, cryogenic tubes, swabs, serological pipettes, deep well plates, and reagent reservoirs, alongside precision manual pipettes (np GTS line). Products are produced in-house via injection molding in ISO Class 8 cleanrooms and sold primarily to clinical, research, and life sciences laboratories worldwide.

Product overview

Nerbe Plus is a manufacturer of high-quality laboratory disposables specializing in liquid handling and sample handling products. The company operates a platform-plus-products architecture offering an extensive portfolio of single-use plastic articles for laboratory applications. Core products include np GREEN TIP surface-optimized pipette tips (available with/without filters and in refill systems), the np GTS Pipette line (single-channel, 8-channel, and 12-channel variants with magnet-assisted piston technology), np EcoRack sustainable packaging system, np X-Frame PCR Plates (polycarbonate frame with polypropylene wells), np Centrifuge Tubes (15ml and 50ml with redesigned screw caps), and np Petri Dishes (CO2-neutrally produced polystyrene). Additional offerings span specialty categories including cryogenic tubes, serological pipettes, deep well plates, reagent reservoirs, swab products, MicroRack storage systems, and various containers for transport and archiving. Products are manufactured in ISO-certified cleanrooms with EN ISO 13485 quality management, serving microbiology, clinical laboratories, and life sciences sectors worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• np GREEN TIP: Surface-optimized pipette tips with low retention properties, available with or without filter, and refill system variants.
• np EcoRack
• np X-Frame
• np GTS Pipette
• np GREEN SWAB
• Sterile R
• np PCR READY

Products and services

• np GREEN TIP Pipette Tips (with filter, low retention)
• EcoRack with np GREEN TIP Sustainable rack system containing np GREEN TIP pipette tips, reducing plastic consumption by up to 60% while maintaining stability and functionality. Biodegradable, sterilized, and ready for immediate use by laboratory customers.
• np GTS Pipette
• np Centrifuge Tubes (50ml)
• np Petri Dishes
• np X-Frame PCR Plates
• np Pipet Jet
• np GREEN SWAB
• MicroRack System
• PCR Plates
• Deep Well Plates
• Reagent Reservoirs
• Cryogenic Sample Tubes
• Serological Pipettes & Accessories
• Centrifuge Tubes (15ml & 50ml)
• np GREEN TIP Refill System

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% plastic reduction with EcoRack compared to conventional pipette tip racks
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/nerbeplus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nerbe-plus-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/nerbeplus

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 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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