Medfor
Medfor Products Ltd is a UK-based manufacturer of plastic sample containers for laboratories, hospitals, and research institutions, founded in 1970 and producing CE-marked IVD and Class IIa medical device containers in a Class 10,000 cleanroom facility for UK and EU customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1970
- HeadquartersAldershot, United Kingdom
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Medfor does
Medfor Products Ltd is a UK-based privately held manufacturer of plastic sample containers for laboratory, medical, and research use, founded in 1970 and operating from a Class 10,000 cleanroom facility in Aldershot with a registered office in Farnborough. The company's product portfolio spans three primary categories: Laboratory Use Only containers (bottles, buckets, jars, jerry cans, tubs, and universals in HDPE, PET, PS, and PP polymers), CE-marked In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) sterile containers, and Class IIa medical device In Vivo Tissue Storage products for human transplant use. All assembly, capping, labeling, and packaging is performed in-house, supporting an extensive configurability matrix across container sizes (25ml to 16.1L), materials, closure types (standard screw, tamper-evident, child-resistant, specialty), and sterility options.
The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining a direct-to-consumer e-commerce website (medfor.co.uk) with sales-led engagement for custom and bulk orders, supplemented by a distributor network serving UK and EU customers. Revenue is generated through one-time transactional purchases with tiered case-quantity pricing; certain specialized IVD products (e.g., double-wrapped sterile containers for operating theatre use) are gated behind direct sales contact rather than website ordering. The customer base is diversified across verticals including hospitals, government health agencies, research laboratories, environmental testing, food manufacturing, and industrial QC.
The company's competitive position is anchored by regulatory credentials rather than scale: ISO 13485:2016 certification (DNV, valid through March 2029), EU MDR Class IIa certification (DNV, valid through April 2031), CE marking for IVD products, UKCA marking for UK market, and 50+ years of continuous operation. These certifications, combined with cleanroom-assembled production and validated sterile products, create defensibility in regulated healthcare and IVD segments. The company is independently owned with no institutional investment, no parent entity, and no disclosed headcount or financials.
Medfor firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Medfor
- Legal name
- Medfor Products Ltd
- Website
- https://medfor.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1970
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Medfor Products Ltd is a UK-based manufacturer of plastic sample containers for laboratories, hospitals, and research institutions, founded in 1970 and producing CE-marked IVD and Class IIa medical device containers in a Class 10,000 cleanroom facility for UK and EU customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Medfor industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Laboratory Plastic Containers
- NAICS
- All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Plastics Bottle Manufacturing (326160)
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Diagnostic & Laboratory Packaging (Specimen Containers, Transport Tubes) (IMALAIAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Medical & Life Sciences Injection Molding (Devices, Diagnostics, Cleanroom) (IMANAFAC), Blow-Molded Medical & Laboratory Containers (IMANAGAI), Pharmaceutical & Medical Plastic Packaging Manufacturing (IMANAEAK), Single-Use Medical Disposables & Procedure Kits (Drapes, Tubing, Catheters, Syringes, Custom Packs) (HLAHANAG)
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Where Medfor is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Aldershot
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Medfor business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Product Sales: Direct sales of plastic laboratory containers through e-commerce website and distributor network. Revenue generated through one-time purchase transactions with tiered pricing based on quantity (case quantities), sterility requirements, labeling options, and closure types. Products available in sterile and non-sterile versions.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Clear PET Square Bottle with HDPE tamper-evident screw cap - 250ml to 1000ml |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Clear PET Round Bottle with Aluminium Screw Cap - 100ml to 1000ml |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Clear PET Bottle with Multiple Closure Options - 250ml to 1000ml |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | White PP Bucket - 1.2L to 16.1L |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Clear PET Jar with Metal Screw Cap - 250ml to 300ml |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Transparent PP Jar with HDPE Tamper-Evident Screw Cap - 25ml to 1000ml |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Bulk Case Quantities - Volume Discounts |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Medfor product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Medfor manufactures and sells plastic sample containers for laboratory, medical, and research use, including bottles, buckets, jars, jerry cans, tubs, and universals in HDPE, PET, PS, and PP polymers. Products are assembled in a Class 10,000 cleanroom and include CE-marked IVD containers, double-wrapped sterile containers for operating theatres, and Class IIa MDR-compliant in vivo tissue storage pots and kits for human tissue transplant. Capacity range spans 25ml to 16.1 litres, offered in sterile and non-sterile versions with various closures (screw caps, tamper-evident, child-resistant, specialty) and labeling options.
Product overview
Medfor is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in plastic sample containers for laboratory, medical, and research use. The product portfolio includes four main product lines: (1) Laboratory Use Only containers - bottles, buckets, jars, jerry cans, tubs, and universals in HDPE, PET, PS, and PP materials; (2) IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic) containers - CE marked sterile universals, jars, and double-wrapped containers; (3) In Vivo Tissue Storage products - tissue storage pots and kits for human tissue transplant; and (4) Closure systems - various screw caps, tamper-evident caps, and specialty closures. Products are assembled in a Class 10,000 cleanroom with options for labelling, sterilization (Sterile R), and bulk quantities. The company offers both sterile and non-sterile versions with capacities ranging from 25ml to 16.1 litres.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Bottles Plastic bottles for liquid samples in HDPE and Clear PET materials, capacities from 100ml to 5000ml, available in sterile and non-sterile versions with various closure types including aluminium screw caps, PP tamper-evident caps, child-resistant, flip spout, lotion cap, spouted cap, trigger spray, and ribbed screw cap options. For laboratory, IVD, and industrial sample collection.
- Buckets White polypropylene (PP) buckets with tamper-evident snap-on lids and handles for easy carrying, capacities from 1.2L to 16.1L, wide necks for easy filling, and stackable design for efficient storage. For laboratory and industrial sample collection.
- Jars Wide-neck jars in Transparent PP, Clear PET, Clear PS, White PP, and Translucent HDPE materials with capacities from 25ml to 4000ml. Available with metal, HDPE, PE, and PP screw cap options. For laboratory and IVD sample storage.
- Jerry cans Translucent HDPE jerry cans with HDPE tamper-evident screw caps for larger volumes of liquid samples including beverage, chemical, and automotive products. Available in 1000ml, 2000ml, and 4000ml sizes. For industrial and laboratory use.
- Tubs Clear polypropylene (PP) tubs with tamper-evident snap-on lids, stackable empty for efficient storage. Suitable for powder, solid, and liquid samples including food, horticulture, and paint products. Available in 250ml and 420ml capacities.
- Universals (non-sterile) Clear polystyrene 30ml universal containers suitable for QC and general laboratory use with white HDPE screw caps for easy sample recovery. Available with or without labels. Non-sterile.
- Universals (IVDs) CE marked sterile containers for IVD use. Clear polystyrene 30ml universals with white HDPE screw caps. CE marked in accordance with European Directive 98/97/EC. For hospitals and clinical laboratories.
- Clear PS Jars (IVDs) Sterile CE marked clear polystyrene jars for IVD use in 60ml to 250ml capacities with metal or HDPE screw caps. CE marked in accordance with European Directive 98/97/EC. For hospitals and clinical laboratories.
- Double-wrapped (IVDs) Double-wrapped sterile containers for environments where sterility is paramount, such as operating theatres. Available in universals and jars with CE marking for IVD use.
- Tissue Storage Pots Storage pots for tissue grafts used in the recovery, processing, and storage of human tissue for transplant. Class IIa medical devices conforming to MDR requirements. For hospitals and tissue banks.
- Tissue Storage Kits Complete storage kits for transplant tissue handling. Class IIa medical devices for in vivo tissue storage applications in hospital and tissue bank settings.
Quantifiable outcome
- Containers assembled in Class 10,000 cleanroom environment
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Medfor
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Medfor technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Medfor partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- SGScoreSGS provides CE certification services for Medfor's Class IIa medical device products under Directive 93/42/EEC. Updated 30 Jan 2024 with extension letter validating product compliance.
- DNVcoreDNV provides ISO 13485:2016 quality management system certification (valid until March 2029) and MDR certificate (valid until 2031) for Medfor's medical device products.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Medfor competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Eppendorf: Global laboratory consumables and instrumentation company; offers plastic tubes, plates, and storage containers used in life-science research — broader portfolio but overlapping lab plasticware category.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global life-sciences giant with extensive plastic lab consumables and packaging portfolio (Nalgene, Nunc) serving overlapping healthcare and research customers — vastly broader scope but competing in the same product categories.
- Corning Life Sciences: Major manufacturer of plastic lab consumables (bottles, tubes, cell culture vessels) with significant scale and global distribution — broader portfolio but overlapping products.
Others
- Plastipak Packaging: Global plastic container and packaging manufacturer serving healthcare and consumer markets — adjacent category supplying similar blow-molded and injection-molded containers but at much larger scale.
Direct peers
- Sarstedt: German-headquartered manufacturer of plastic laboratory and medical devices, including sample tubes, IVD containers, and sterile disposables — directly overlapping with Medfor's universals, IVD containers, and tissue storage products.
- DWK Life Sciences: Manufacturer of laboratory glass and plastic containers including sample vials, bottles, and sterile containers — directly comparable to Medfor's lab-use-only and IVD container lines.
- Starlab International: European manufacturer of plastic lab consumables including tubes, tips, and sample containers with UK distribution — comparable product line and geographic footprint to Medfor.
- Greiner Bio-One: Austrian manufacturer of plastic laboratory consumables, IVD products, and pre-analytics including vacutainer-style tubes and sterile containers — directly comparable product portfolio and customer base to Medfor.
Regional players
- Camlab: UK-based distributor and supplier of laboratory consumables and equipment — comparable UK geography and overlapping customer base, though primarily a distributor rather than manufacturer.
- Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS): UK-based laboratory consumables and equipment distributor serving NHS, universities, and industry — directly comparable UK customer base though operates as a distribution channel rather than manufacturer.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Medfor social profiles
Digital presenceMedfor compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance9 records
Medfor financial estimates
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Medfor leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Medfor funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Medfor M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Medfor
What does Medfor do?
Medfor manufactures and sells plastic sample containers for laboratory, medical, and research use, including bottles, buckets, jars, jerry cans, tubs, and universals in HDPE, PET, PS, and PP polymers. Products are assembled in a Class 10,000 cleanroom and include CE-marked IVD containers, double-wrapped sterile containers for operating theatres, and Class IIa MDR-compliant in vivo tissue storage pots and kits for human tissue transplant. Capacity range spans 25ml to 16.1 litres, offered in sterile and non-sterile versions with various closures (screw caps, tamper-evident, child-resistant, specialty) and labeling options.
Is Medfor a public or private company?
Medfor is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Medfor founded?
Medfor was founded in 1970. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Medfor based?
Medfor is headquartered in Aldershot, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Medfor make money?
One revenue line is on record: product Sales.
Who are Medfor's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Eppendorf, Thermo Fisher Scientific and Corning Life Sciences. Plastipak Packaging is listed as an others. Direct peers are Sarstedt, DWK Life Sciences, Starlab International and Greiner Bio-One. Regional players are Camlab and Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS).
Does Medfor have an API?
No public API is recorded for Medfor.
What industry is Medfor in?
Medfor's product category is Laboratory Plastic Containers. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMALAIAF, Diagnostic & Laboratory Packaging (Specimen Containers, Transport Tubes), with a secondary code of IMANAFAC, Medical & Life Sciences Injection Molding (Devices, Diagnostics, Cleanroom). Its NAICS code is 326199 and its SIC code is 3080.