What Lomir does

Lomir Biomedical Inc. is a privately held Canadian manufacturer of specialized equipment for laboratory animal research, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot, Quebec, with a US sales entity (Lomir Inc., Malone, NY) and a UK presence via Agenda Life Sciences. The company designs and manufactures animal jackets, undershirts, infusion systems (swivels, tethers, connectors), restraints (slings, frames, the patented Snuggle cocoon system), animal-handling gloves and capture nets, and rodent/primate enrichment products for species including swine, minipigs, primates, rabbits and rodents. Its core technical differentiators are species-specific pattern engineering built up over 30+ years, in-house ethylene oxide sterilization, and exclusive co-developed jacket designs that physically integrate with the two dominant non-invasive preclinical telemetry platforms — Data Sciences International (DSI JET) and emka Technologies (emkaPACK).

Lomir sells primarily through direct quote-based orders and a global network of authorized distributors spanning Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Holland, India, Italy, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and China; Fisher Scientific Canada is a named channel partner. Customers are biopharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, academic and government research institutes, and teaching hospitals running preclinical studies. Pricing is per-unit (e.g., butterfly mouse harness $9.80, rat jackets $20-$21, rabbit jackets $135-$146) with bulk discounts at 11+ units, plus usage-based fees for sterilization (a $47.70 minimum plus per-unit charges) and repair services for infusion equipment. The business is bootstrapped — no external venture, growth or private equity capital is disclosed — and the company emphasizes in-house manufacturing, customization and fast lead times as its commercial proposition.

Name

Lomir

Legal name

Lomir Biomedical Inc.

Website

https://lomir.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lomir Biomedical, founded 1989, designs and manufactures laboratory animal research equipment — jackets, infusion systems, restraints and telemetry-compatible garments — for biopharma, CROs, academic and government research institutes globally, with exclusive integrations into DSI and emka telemetry platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Animal Research Equipment

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

IV Therapy, Infusion & Fluid Management (Pumps, Catheters, Fluid Sets) (HLAMAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Practice Consumables & General Medical Supplies (Needles, Syringes, Gloves, Swabs) (HLAMAFAO), Hospital Equipment & Clinical Furniture (Tables, Cages, Lighting, Warmers) (HLAMAFAJ)

Keywords

• Laboratory animal equipment
• Animal research jackets
• Preclinical infusion systems
• Telemetry animal jackets
• Biomedical research supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Notre-dame-de-lourdes

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

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. Animal Healthcare Equipment Sales: Direct sales of animal jackets, infusion systems, restraint equipment, handling gloves, and enrichment products to research institutions and pharmaceutical companies
2. Sterilization Services: Ethylene oxide sterilization services for animal infusion components with individual or bulk packaging options
3. Repair and Maintenance Services: Service and repair of infusion equipment including replacement of broken needles, clearing blocked needles, re-building swivels

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lomir designs and manufactures laboratory animal research equipment in-house, including animal jackets for all laboratory species (swine, primates, rabbits, rodents, farm animals), telemetry-compatible jacket systems for DSI and emka Technologies, ambulatory infusion systems (swivels, tethers, end plates), animal restraints (slings, frames, Snuggle cocoon systems), handling gloves and primate capture nets, and enrichment products. The company also provides custom jacket design services, ethylene oxide sterilization, and repair/maintenance services.

Product overview

Lomir Biomedical Inc., founded in 1989, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of laboratory animal research equipment. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of animal jackets for all laboratory species including swine (standard and minipig), primates, rabbits, and rodents. Their product line includes telemetry-compatible jackets for DSI (Data Sciences International) and emka Technologies systems, infusion systems (large animal and small animal swivels, tethers), animal restraints (slings, frames, Snuggle cocoon restraints), and animal handling equipment (gloves, primate capture nets). The company also provides customization services, repair/maintenance, and ethylene oxide sterilization. Key product categories work together as integrated systems: undershirts hold telemetry leads, outer jackets protect equipment, infusion components enable fluid delivery, and restraints provide humane immobilization. Lomir manufactures in-house with 30+ years of experience and serves biopharmaceutical companies, research institutes, teaching hospitals, and government institutions globally through direct sales and authorized distributors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Animal Jackets

Quantifiable outcome

• Bulk pricing available for orders of 11+ items
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• emka TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationDesigned in close collaboration with emka Technologies. Lomir manufactures emka telemetry jackets with custom pockets, undershirts, and outer mesh jackets specifically for emkaPACK telemetry systems. Joint development ensures animal comfort and consistent, quality results.
• Data Sciences International (DSI)coreTechnology or IntegrationDesigned in close collaboration with Data Sciences International. Lomir manufactures DSI JET jackets for telemetry and ambulatory infusion applications. Two-piece under garment and mesh outer jacket with JET canvas pocket designed specifically for DSI JET systems.
• Panepinto AssociatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped the Portable Panepinto Restraint Frame in partnership with Panepinto Associates. Humane, user-friendly, portable restraint device for micro/mini pigs, dogs, goats, lambs and other small to medium-sized animals.
• Fisher Scientific CanadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Lomir products in Canada. Located in Ottawa, Ontario.
• Agenda Life SciencesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK office partnership through Agenda Life Sciences for serving customers in the United Kingdom.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• TSE Systems: TSE Systems (a subsidiary of Eppendorf) manufactures behavioral phenotyping, metabolic, and physiological monitoring equipment for laboratory animals. It overlaps with Lomir's restraint and monitoring-support offerings and serves the same academic and pharmaceutical research customers in Europe and globally.
• Data Sciences International (DSI): DSI, a Harvard Bioscience company, is a leading provider of implantable and external telemetry for preclinical research and is a core co-development partner of Lomir's DSI JET jacket line. It is a key comparable and partner whose telemetry strategy directly shapes demand for Lomir's jackets.
• Instech Laboratories: Instech Laboratories specializes in vascular access, infusion, and physiological monitoring products for laboratory animals, including swivels, tethers, and infusion pumps. It is a direct competitor to Lomir's ambulatory infusion and small/large animal infusion set business and is now part of Harvard Bioscience.
• Stoelting Co. Stoelting is a US manufacturer of equipment for neuroscience and behavioral animal research, including stereotaxic instruments, restraining devices, and laboratory animal testing apparatus. It is directly comparable to Lomir in serving academic, pharmaceutical, and CRO preclinical researchers with specialized handling and restraint equipment.
• Braintree Scientific: Braintree Scientific is a US-based manufacturer and distributor of equipment for laboratory animal research, including jackets, infusion components, and restraints that directly overlap Lomir's core product lines. Notably, Braintree is also a Lomir distributor in the US, illustrating both overlap and partnership dynamics in the niche.
• Columbus Instruments: Columbus Instruments produces metabolic, behavioral, and physiological monitoring systems for laboratory animal research, including infusion, telemetry, and activity measurement products. It is a direct peer in the preclinical instrumentation niche and competes for similar biopharma, academic, and CRO budgets.
• Kent Scientific Corporation: Kent Scientific designs and manufactures laboratory animal research equipment including rodent anesthesia systems, warming devices, pulse oximetry, and physiological monitoring tools. It overlaps with Lomir's animal-handling, infusion-adjacent, and monitoring-support product categories serving the same biomedical research customer base.
• emka Technologies: emka Technologies is a French manufacturer of non-invasive telemetry and physiological monitoring systems for preclinical research, and is also a co-development partner of Lomir's telemetry jackets. It is directly comparable as both a partner and potential competitor in integrated jacket-plus-telemetry solutions.
• Panlab (Harvard Bioscience): Panlab designs and manufactures equipment for behavioral and physiological research in laboratory animals, including activity monitoring, fear conditioning, and analgesia testing systems. It is a direct peer serving similar European and global academic/biopharma customers with adjacent but overlapping product categories.

Broad incumbents

• Harvard Bioscience (Harvard Apparatus): Harvard Bioscience is a much larger publicly traded platform that owns Harvard Apparatus, Instech Laboratories, and DSI — covering pumps, infusion, telemetry, and a wide range of laboratory animal research equipment. It represents a broad incumbent competitor across multiple Lomir product categories, and its ownership of DSI makes it a particularly significant counterpart.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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