CosmoBio

What CosmoBio does

CosmoBio SRL is a privately held Argentine limited liability company (Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada) founded by Alejandro Auffenfeld that operates as the official in-country representative and distributor for more than 14 international laboratory equipment manufacturers. Headquartered at Blas Parera 1675, Florida, Vicente López, Buenos Aires Province, the company sells analytical instruments, chromatography columns and consumables, sample preparation equipment, sterilization hardware, gas generators, spectrophotometers, and general laboratory supplies to research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, environmental and food testing laboratories, and industrial quality control operations across Argentina.

The business carries no proprietary technology; CosmoBio functions as a sales-and-support intermediary for third-party brands. The represented portfolio is unusually broad for a small firm and includes chromatography consumables (Phenomenex bioZen, Luna Omega, Kinetex, Luna, Gemini, LUX chiral, REZEX, Júpiter, Zebron GC, Strata SPE phases, roQ QuEChERS), microwave digestion and mercury analysis systems (Milestone ETHOS, ultraWAVE, ultraCLAVE, DMA-80, DMA-1), automated wet-chemistry analyzers (Skalar San++, BluVision, Formacs, Primacs), thermal treatment and climate equipment (POL-EKO incubators, freezers, climate chambers, SMART controllers), general lab hardware (Yamato autoclaves, lyophilizers, spray dryers, muffle furnaces, rotary evaporators), gas generators (Peak Scientific), HPLC systems (ECOM), chromatography software and interfaces (DataApex Clarity, with 50+ Clarity stations installed in-country earning Premium Representative status), atomic and UV-Vis spectrophotometers plus FTIR (Rayleigh), bench-top analyticals (Apera pH/conductivity/DO meters), and Rodwell autoclaves (Phoenix, Monarch, Ensign, Ambassador, Gemini, Crystal, Sapphire). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales via phone, WhatsApp, email, and website inquiry forms, with the company explicitly characterizing its motion as sales-led and emphasizing pre-sales technical consultation and post-sales support. The leadership team consists of four named individuals: a General Manager (Alejandro Auffenfeld), a Technical Manager (Alejandro Ramirez), a Technical-Commercial Representative (Daniela Giaccaglia), and an Administration Manager (Fernanda Clarizza). No external investors, parent entities, funding rounds, or financial disclosures are present in the source data.

Name

CosmoBio

Legal name

Cosmobio SRL

Website

https://cosmobio.com.ar

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CosmoBio SRL is a privately held Argentine distributor that represents 14+ international laboratory equipment manufacturers, selling analytical instruments, chromatography columns, and general lab supplies to research, pharmaceutical, environmental, and industrial laboratories across Argentina through direct B2B sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42374)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAGAIAN

Maintenance, Service Contracts & Equipment Repair (Field Service, Parts)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Life Science Tools & Services (CRO/CDMO/Lab Services)/Laboratory Equipment, Instruments & Consumables

Keywords

• Laboratory equipment distribution
• Chromatography columns
• Analytical instruments supply
• Sample preparation equipment
• Scientific instrumentation resale

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Equipment Distribution: CosmoBio generates revenue by distributing and selling laboratory scientific equipment from international manufacturers they represent in Argentina. Revenue comes from the sale of chromatography columns, spectroscopy instruments, sample preparation equipment, and general laboratory supplies. The company acts as the official representative and distributor for their represented brands in Argentina.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CosmoBio SRL is the Argentine distributor and official representative for more than 14 international manufacturers of laboratory scientific equipment, reselling chromatography columns and consumables, microwave digestion and sample preparation systems, spectrophotometers, autoclaves, climate chambers and incubators, gas generators, analytical software interfaces, and general laboratory supplies to research, pharmaceutical, environmental and industrial laboratories. The company supplements product resale with technical consultation, pre-sales support and after-sales service for the brands it represents, operating on a direct, quote-based sales model inside Argentina.

Product overview

CosmoBio is a laboratory equipment and supplies distributor representing multiple international manufacturers, offering a comprehensive portfolio of analytical instruments, chromatography columns and systems, sample preparation equipment, and general laboratory supplies. The product portfolio includes Phenomenex chromatography columns (bioZen, Luna Omega, Kinetex, Luna, Gemini, LUX chiral, REZEX, Júpiter, Zebron GC) and accessories (SecurityGuard, SPE phases, QuEChERS); Milestone microwave digestion, extraction, mercury analysis, clean chemistry, synthesis, and muffle furnace systems; Skalar autoanalyzers (San++, BluVision, Formacs, Primacs, robotic analyzers); Pol-Eko climate chambers, incubators, freezers, ovens, and shakers; Yamato general lab equipment; ECOM HPLC systems; DataApex Clarity chromatography software and interfaces; Rayleigh spectrophotometers and FTIR; Peak Scientific gas generators; LabTech chillers and centrifuges; Neuation stirrers and shakers; APERA pH/conductivity meters; HWASHIN ultrasonic baths; and Rodwell autoclaves (Phoenix, Monarch, Ensign, Ambassador, Gemini, Crystal, Sapphire lines). The company operates as a distribution and technical representation firm rather than a product manufacturer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Phenomenex Chromatography Columns, SPE and Sample Preparation Consumables A consumables product line of UHPLC, HPLC and GC columns (bioZen, Luna Omega, Kinetex, Luna, Gemini, LUX chiral, REZEX, Júpiter, Zebron GC), SecurityGuard column protection cartridges, Strata polymeric and silica-based SPE phases, roQ QuEChERS kits, and general chromatography accessories (liners, seals, septa, ferrules, syringes, vials, filters). Targeted at pharmaceutical, environmental, food testing, and analytical QC laboratories in Argentina.
• Milestone Sample Preparation, Mercury Analysis and Microwave Synthesis Systems A capital-equipment line comprising ETHOS UP/EASY, ultraWAVE and ultraCLAVE microwave digestion systems, ETHOS X microwave extraction system, DMA-80 evo and DMA-1 direct mercury analyzers, duoPUR, subPUR and subCLEAN sub-boiling distillation systems, traceCLEAN vapor acid cleaning system, flexiWAVE and synthWAVE microwave synthesis platforms, and PYRO microwave muffle furnace. Targeted at environmental, pharmaceutical, food and industrial laboratories performing trace and sample preparation analysis.
• POL-EKO Climate Chambers, Incubators, Refrigerators and Ovens Thermal treatment equipment product line including ST refrigerated incubators, IL/CL incubators with and without refrigeration, CHL and ZL refrigerators/freezers/ultrafreezers, SL drying ovens, FOT and FIT photo-periodic systems, KK climate chambers, combined multi-chamber systems, H500 homogenizers/shakers, and SMART/SMART PRO touchscreen controllers with LAN/USB/WiFi connectivity. Targeted at research, academic, food, environmental and pharmaceutical laboratories in Argentina.
• Yamato General Laboratory Equipment A broad general-purpose laboratory equipment line including autoclaves, muffle furnaces, lyophilizers, spray dryers, ovens, drying chambers, incubators, chillers, cold traps, laboratory stirrers, precision water baths, rotary evaporators and vacuum ovens. Targeted at pharmaceutical, research, food and general laboratory customers in Argentina.
• Skalar Automated Wet Chemistry Analyzers An automated analyzer line including San++ continuous flow analyzers, BluVision discrete analyzers, FormacsSERIES TOC/TN analyzers, PrimacsSERIES solid sample analyzers, and robotic analyzers for BOD/COD/pH/alkalinity/clay fraction analysis. Targeted at water, soil, fertilizer, detergent, tobacco, pharmaceutical, food and beverage testing laboratories in Argentina.
• DataApex Clarity Chromatography Software and Signal Acquisition Interfaces Chromatography data station software (Clarity and Clarity Lite) compatible with HPLC and GC systems from any manufacturer, plus INT7/INT9 PCI interface cards, U-PAD external USB interface, Net-PAD ethernet network interface, CB-20 HPLC pump control interface, and Clarity optional modules (GPC, natural gas, capillary electrophoresis, system suitability, PDA spectral analysis, elemental analysis, and OEM control modules). Targeted at Argentine chromatography laboratories needing modern data acquisition on legacy or new instruments.
• Peak Scientific Laboratory Gas Generators Gas generators supplying air, zero air, hydrogen and nitrogen for analytical laboratories, chromatographs and spectrometers. Targeted at chromatography and spectroscopy users in Argentina seeking a reliable alternative to cylinder gas.
• ECOM Liquid Chromatography Systems Liquid chromatography systems offered in analytical, flash, semi-preparative and preparative modes, plus dedicated systems for special applications. Targeted at purification, preparative and analytical chromatography laboratories in Argentina.
• Rodwell Autoclaves and Sterilization Systems English-manufactured autoclave product line including Phoenix benchtop (40/60 L), Monarch compact vertical (50/75 L), Ensign vertical (100/125 L), Ambassador horizontal (100-158 L), Gemini twin-chamber (250/316 L), Crystal rectangular (200/250 L), and Sapphire large rectangular (330-770 L) models, plus the MP25 universal smart-card controller. Targeted at sterilization applications in Argentine research, clinical, pharmaceutical and industrial laboratories.
• Rayleigh UV-Vis, Atomic Fluorescence and FTIR Spectrometers Spectrophotometer line including Vis7220G, UV 9200, Vis 723G, UV 1800, UV 1601 and UV 2601 UV-Vis spectrophotometers for routine and scanning applications, the AF-640A atomic fluorescence spectrophotometer for ultra-trace As/Sb/Bi/Zn/Cd/Hg/Ge/Sn/Pb/Se/Te, and FTIR spectrometers with Michelson "cube corner" interferometer. Targeted at routine analytical chemistry and trace metal detection laboratories in Argentina.
• APERA pH, Conductivity, Dissolved Oxygen and Portable Analytical Meters Analytical instrument line including PH60-Z and PC60-Z Bluetooth-connected portable meters, PH20 pocket pH meter, EC20 pocket conductivity meter, PH8500 portable pH meter with USB datalogger, plus benchtop pH, conductivity and dissolved oxygen meters. Targeted at laboratory, environmental and field analytical users in Argentina.
• Neuation Magnetic Stirrers, Shakers, Vortex Mixers and Centrifuges General laboratory equipment line comprising I Stir Uno and I Stir Uno+ magnetic stirrers, orbital shakers, propeller stirrers, single/multi-point magnetic stirrers, vortex mixers and centrifuges. Targeted at Argentine laboratories needing basic mixing and sample preparation tools.
• LabTech Chillers, Refrigerated Baths, Dry Baths, Gas Generators and Centrifuges Laboratory support equipment line including chillers, refrigerated baths, dry baths, gas generators and high-speed centrifuges. Targeted at Argentine laboratories requiring temperature control and sample preparation accessories.
• HWASHIN Technology Ultrasonic Baths Ultrasonic cleaning baths for laboratory glassware and sample preparation. Targeted at Argentine laboratories needing routine cleaning/degassing of glassware and small instruments.
• Technical Support and Pre-Sales Consultation Services Pre-sales consultation, product selection guidance, technical training and after-sales support for the laboratory equipment brands CosmoBio represents in Argentina. Accessible via dedicated service email ([email protected]), WhatsApp and phone. Targeted at customers of Phenomenex, Milestone, POL-EKO, Yamato, Skalar, DataApex, Peak Scientific, Rodwell, Rayleigh, APERA and other represented brands.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PhenomenexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCosmoBio SRL is the Official Representative of Phenomenex in the Republic of Argentina. Phenomenex is a global technology leader in chromatography solutions including UHPLC columns, HPLC columns, SPE products, and accessories for analytical, preparative, and flash chromatography applications.
• MilestonecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMilestone produces microwave systems for laboratory applications including digestion, extraction, fusion, concentration, muffle furnaces, accelerated synthesis systems, clean chemistry equipment, and mercury analyzers.
• POL-EKOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPOL-EKO manufactures thermal treatment equipment including climate chambers, incubators, ovens, refrigerators, freezers, ultrafreezers, and photo-periodic systems for laboratory applications.
• Yamato Scientific AmericacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYamato Scientific provides general laboratory equipment including autoclaves, muffle furnaces, lyophilizers, spray dryers, ovens, incubators, chillers, rotary evaporators, and precision baths.
• SkalarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSkalar provides automated chemical analysis solutions including continuous flow analyzers, discrete analyzers, total organic carbon/nitrogen analyzers, and robotic analyzers for water, food, and beverage testing.
• Peak ScientificcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPeak Scientific produces gas generators for analytical laboratories, chromatographs, and spectrometers, providing air, zero air, hydrogen, and nitrogen gas solutions.
• ECOMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorECOM provides liquid chromatography systems in analytical, flash, semi-preparative, and preparative modes, as well as dedicated systems for special applications.
• DataApexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCosmoBio SRL is the Premium Representative of DataApex for Argentina. DataApex develops and produces chromatography software (Clarity) and data acquisition interfaces. The company has installed over 50 Clarity stations in Argentina, earning premium representative status.
• LabTechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLabTech manufactures laboratory equipment including chillers, refrigerated baths, dry baths, gas generators, and high-speed centrifuges.
• NeuationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNeuation produces laboratory equipment including orbital shakers, propeller stirrers, single and multi-point magnetic stirrers, vortex mixers, and centrifuges.
• Rayleigh (Beijing Rayleigh Instruments)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeijing Rayleigh Instruments is one of the largest manufacturers of analytical instrumentation in Asia. They produce UV-Visible spectrophotometers and atomic fluorescence spectrophotometers for global markets.
• APERA InstrumentsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAPERA Instruments produces benchtop and portable analytical instruments including pH meters, conductivity meters, and dissolved oxygen meters.
• HWASHIN TECHNOLOGYminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHWASHIN TECHNOLOGY produces ultrasonic baths for laboratory cleaning and sample preparation applications.
• Rodwell Scientific InstrumentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRodwell Scientific Instruments (The Rodwell Autoclave Company) exports high-quality autoclaves from England, including models ranging from 40L benchtop units to 770L systems with vacuum cycles, for sterilization applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Hach (Danaher): Global water analysis and laboratory instrumentation manufacturer owned by Danaher, with a strong Latin American distribution presence. Overlaps with CosmoBio's environmental testing and water analysis products (Skalar autoanalyzers, spectrophotometers).
• Cole-Parmer: Established specialty distributor of laboratory equipment, instruments, and consumables serving scientific and industrial customers globally. Overlapping product categories (stirrers, pH meters, autoclaves, chromatography) with CosmoBio's portfolio.
• Shimadzu Scientific Instruments: Major analytical instrument manufacturer offering chromatography, mass spectrometry, spectroscopy, and lab equipment with direct sales channels globally. Overlaps with CosmoBio's chromatography and spectroscopy portfolio as both a partner candidate and competitor.
• Fisher Scientific (Thermo Fisher Scientific): Global laboratory supplies distribution arm of Thermo Fisher Scientific, serving research, pharma, and industrial QC customers worldwide. Massive-scale broad incumbent in lab equipment and consumables distribution with overlapping product portfolio.
• Waters Corporation: Global specialty measurement company manufacturing chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis instruments. Direct competitor in chromatography columns and systems — CosmoBio's largest represented line (Phenomenex) is a direct competitor.
• Agilent Technologies: Global analytical instrument manufacturer and direct seller of chromatography, mass spectrometry, and spectroscopy systems. Overlaps with CosmoBio's analytical instrument portfolio; could also disintermediate distributors by selling direct in Argentina.
• Avantor: Global laboratory supplies and distribution company (formerly VWR), offering products and services across the life sciences, advanced technologies, and applied materials industries. Broader incumbent with overlapping chromatography and lab equipment offerings plus much larger scale.

Regional players

• Nova Analítica: Brazilian scientific equipment and laboratory supplies distributor representing multiple international brands. Operates the same asset-light distribution model as CosmoBio but in Brazil, the largest LatAm lab market. Comparable business model, different geography.
• CienciLab: Mexican laboratory equipment and scientific instruments distributor carrying chromatography, spectroscopy, and general lab equipment from international manufacturers. Same distribution business model as CosmoBio, serving the Mexican market.

Direct peers

• Analítica SRL: Argentine laboratory equipment and supplies distributor with a similar model — representing international brands and serving research, pharma, and industrial QC customers in Argentina. Direct domestic competitor with overlapping product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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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