Lab Logistics Group

What Lab Logistics Group does

Lab Logistics Group GmbH (LLG), headquartered in Meckenheim, Germany, is a private international purchasing association serving as a structural intermediary between laboratory equipment manufacturers and a network of 35 medium-sized laboratory distributor member companies across more than 30 countries in Europe, Asia, and Australia. Founded in 1975 and operating for more than 50 years, the company aggregates group purchasing volumes, centralizes marketing of laboratory articles worldwide, and provides logistics services through its Stockless-Dealer model, which enables member distributors to operate without extensive on-hand inventory.

LLG's commercial offering comprises three integrated layers: (1) wholesale product distribution of third-party laboratory consumables and equipment to its dealer network, (2) the proprietary LLG-Labware private-label brand spanning more than 2,500 SKUs across vessels, pH measurement, weighing, stirring/shaking/mixing, temperature control, sample preparation, filtration, lab furniture, and occupational safety, and (3) service offerings including central marketing, e-business solutions, and data-driven promotional support for both suppliers and members. Distribution is executed through the member dealer network and through LLG's own multi-locale e-commerce storefronts (sw.llg.de, shop.llg-labware.com, portal2.llg.de).

LLG generates revenue primarily through wholesale margins on products sold to member distributors and end-customers, supplemented by fees and value-added services for suppliers (marketing, promotional placement). The go-to-market motion is partner-driven via the dealer association, reinforced by trade show presence at analytica in Munich and account-based relationship management through purchasing and disposition teams. The company holds no public funding, is independently owned, and reports Oliver Boensch as Managing Director.

Name

Lab Logistics Group

Legal name

Lab Logistics Group GmbH

Website

https://llg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Supply Distribution

NAICS

Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42344), Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423840)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Laboratory & Scientific Supplies Scheduled Delivery (Non-medical) (TLAAAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Supplier/Inbound Logistics Management (Vendor Management, In-Plant Logistics) (TLAIABAK)

Keywords

• Laboratory supply solutions
• Purchasing association services
• Laboratory equipment distribution
• Wholesale lab consumables
• Lab logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Meckenheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Product Sales to Laboratory Distributors: LLG aggregates purchasing volumes across a network of 35 member companies (laboratory dealers) in over 30 countries and acts as a central purchasing organization, selling laboratory equipment and consumables at wholesale to its members and customers. Revenue is generated through the margin between negotiated supplier prices and wholesale selling prices.
2. LLG-Labware Private Label Product Sales: Revenue from the exclusive LLG-Labware brand, with over 2,500 own-brand laboratory consumable products sold through the company's e-commerce platforms and via the dealer network.
3. Marketing and Logistics Services: LLG provides services including central marketing of laboratory articles worldwide, logistics optimization via the Stockless-Dealer concept, e-business solutions, and data-driven promotions and insights to member companies and partners.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lab Logistics Group (LLG) operates as an international purchasing association acting as a strategic intermediary between laboratory equipment manufacturers and laboratory distributors. The company aggregates purchasing volumes across 35 member companies in over 30 countries, distributes a comprehensive wholesale portfolio of laboratory consumables and equipment, and offers its own private-label LLG-Labware brand comprising more than 2,500 products. LLG also delivers logistics services via the Stockless-Dealer concept, central marketing of laboratory articles worldwide, and e-business solutions for online ordering and catalog access.

Product overview

Lab Logistics Group operates as an international purchasing association and cooperative group serving as a strategic intermediary between laboratory equipment manufacturers and laboratory distribution companies. The company offers a diversified portfolio comprising its proprietary LLG Labware private-label brand (with over 2,500 tested laboratory products) alongside access to a comprehensive catalog of general laboratory consumables, analytical instruments, and safety equipment. Core services include central/group purchasing coordination, logistics management through the Stockless-Dealer concept, marketing services, and e-business solutions. With 35 member companies across over 30 countries, LLG functions as a B2B aggregation platform rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LLG-Labware: The exclusive brand of Lab Logistics Group. LLG-Labware stands for more than 2,500 products for daily laboratory needs, of tested quality and at an extremely attractive price-performance ratio.

Products and services

• LLG-Labware The exclusive private-label brand of Lab Logistics Group, offering more than 2,500 laboratory products for daily laboratory needs, including vessels, tools, pH measurement equipment, weighing instruments, stirring/shaking/mixing devices, temperature control equipment, sample preparation tools, filtration products, lab furniture, and occupational safety equipment at competitive price-performance ratios. Targeted at laboratory distributors and end laboratories.
• Central Purchasing Services Group purchasing and centralized procurement services that aggregate demand across 35 member laboratory distributors to negotiate favorable terms with suppliers, optimize sourcing efficiency, and reduce costs. For medium-sized laboratory dealer companies across Europe, Asia, and Australia.
• Logistics Services (Stockless-Dealer Concept) Logistics services based on the Stockless-Dealer model, enabling efficient supply chain management and distribution of laboratory products to member laboratory dealer companies without requiring extensive inventory holding.
• Marketing Services Central marketing services for laboratory articles worldwide, helping to strengthen supplier brands and expand market presence through coordinated marketing campaigns, data-driven promotions, and catalog distribution. For laboratory equipment manufacturers and member distributors.
• E-Business Services Digital commerce and e-business solutions supporting online ordering, electronic data interchange, and digital platforms for product catalog access and transaction processing for member laboratory distributors and their customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 years of continuous market operation in the laboratory equipment distribution sector

Named customers2 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Th. Geyer GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of LLG's shareholders and member companies, Th. Geyer GmbH & Co. KG (based in Renningen, Germany) participates in joint employee events and activities with LLG, reflecting a close shareholder relationship within the purchasing association.
• 35 Laboratory Distributor Member CompaniescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLLG serves as an international purchasing association for 35 medium-sized laboratory distributor companies across more than 30 countries in Europe, Asia, and Australia. Members benefit from aggregated purchasing volumes, optimized logistics (Stockless-Dealer concept), marketing services, and access to the LLG-Labware own-brand portfolio.
• Laboratory Equipment Manufacturers/SupplierscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSuppliers of laboratory equipment and consumables supply products to LLG's purchasing association, gaining access to the extensive network of 35+ laboratory distributors across Europe, Asia, and Australia. LLG provides central marketing services to strengthen suppliers' brand presence and expand market reach.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Fisher Scientific (Thermo Fisher Scientific): One of the largest global lab products distributors, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific's broader life-sciences platform. Comparable to LLG in supplying lab equipment and consumables to research and analytical customers, though operating at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• VWR International (now Avantor): Global laboratory supplies distributor serving academic, industrial, and healthcare customers. Comparable to LLG in distributing lab consumables and equipment, but at significantly larger scale with broader direct-to-customer footprint and manufacturer partnerships.

Direct peers

• Th. Geyer GmbH & Co. KG: German laboratory distributor and identified shareholder/member company of LLG's purchasing association. Highly comparable to LLG at the customer/distributor level, distributing laboratory chemicals, consumables, and equipment to research and industrial customers in the DACH region.
• Sarstedt AG & Co. KG: German manufacturer and distributor of laboratory and medical consumables with broad European distribution. Comparable to LLG in scope of laboratory products and B2B distribution through regional dealer channels.
• Bernd Kraft GmbH: German laboratory chemicals and reagents distributor supplying DACH-region research customers. Comparable to LLG in serving laboratory end users with consumables and chemicals, including through private-label offerings.
• Starlab International GmbH: European distributor of laboratory plastic consumables (pipette tips, tubes, etc.) with strong own-brand positioning. Closely comparable to LLG-Labware's private-label strategy of supplying everyday lab consumables under proprietary brands via distributor networks.
• Eppendorf SE: Leading German life-science company supplying lab equipment, consumables, and services for research and clinical use. Comparable to LLG in targeting the lab supplies end market, though Eppendorf is primarily a manufacturer rather than a multi-brand purchasing association.
• Greiner Bio-One International GmbH: European manufacturer and distributor of laboratory plastic consumables and bioanalytical products. Comparable to LLG in the laboratory consumables space, particularly overlap with the LLG-Labware private-label portfolio in vessels and everyday lab plastics.
• Carl Roth: German-based specialist distributor of chemicals, reagents, and laboratory consumables with a strong own-brand product portfolio. Directly comparable to LLG in serving German and European lab customers with branded consumables and wholesale offerings.

Regional players

• Hach Lange GmbH (part of Veralto/Danaher): Specialist distributor of water-analysis laboratory instruments and consumables across Europe. Comparable to LLG in supplying lab analytical equipment and consumables to European research and industrial customers, though narrower in product scope (focused on water analysis).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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