Bara Scientific

What Bara Scientific does

Bara Scientific Co., Ltd. is a privately held Bangkok-based distributor and service provider founded in 2003, operating as the authorized exclusive distributor of Shimadzu Corporation scientific instruments in Thailand. The company operates from its headquarters at U Chu Liang Building on Rama IV Road in the Silom/Bangrak business district and maintains branch offices, a technical service center, an ISO-17025 accredited calibration center, and training academies to support customers across the full instrument lifecycle. Its ownership linkage places it within a Group of Companies that includes Shimadzu Corporation, the BaraWindsor Group, and the Kratos Group.

The company distributes a deep portfolio of Shimadzu analytical and testing equipment, including chromatography systems (HPLC, UHPLC, gas chromatography, ion chromatography), mass spectrometers (LC-MS, GC-MS, ICP-MS, MALDI-TOF, Q-TOF), spectrophotometers (UV-Vis, FTIR, atomic absorption), surface and elemental analyzers (XPS, AFM/SPM, EPMA, XRF, OES), materials testing machines (universal testers, hardness testers, fatigue testers), and non-destructive testing systems (microfocus X-ray CT). It also carries complementary lines from GL Sciences, KUBOTA, MBRAUN, EYELA, TokiSangyo, IES, GreatWall, NANALYSIS, TAITEC, DAICEL, SIBATA, and AS ONE, along with consumables and software, plus engineered system solutions for transformer oil, natural gas, greenhouse gas, trace sulfur, and detailed hydrocarbon analysis.

Bara Scientific generates revenue through direct hardware sales of high-value capital instruments, quote-based pricing, and recurring technical services covering installation, calibration, maintenance, repair, and customer training. Its go-to-market is sales-led via a Bangkok-based Sales & Marketing Center, regional branch offices, exhibitions, seminars, a corporate website, and a Facebook presence, targeting Thai industrial manufacturers, government education and research institutions, and use cases spanning agro, automotive, chemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, power, petrochemical, and electronics sectors. The company is ISO-9001:2015 and ISO-17025 certified and is led by founder Mr. U Chu Liang.

Name

Bara Scientific

Legal name

Bara Scientific Co., Ltd.

Website

https://barascientific.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bara Scientific is the authorized exclusive distributor of Shimadzu scientific instruments in Thailand, selling analytical instruments, mass spectrometers, materials testing machines, and non-destructive testing systems to Thai manufacturers, research institutions, and government laboratories, with full installation, calibration, and training services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scientific Instrument Distribution

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

Analytical Instruments & Chromatography Systems (HLAGAIAA)

Keywords

• Analytical instruments distribution
• Chromatography systems
• Mass spectrometry equipment
• Material testing machines
• Non-destructive testing systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangkok

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Scientific Instrument Sales: Sale of Shimadzu analytical instruments, scientific equipment, testing machines, and non-destructive testing systems to industrial customers in Thailand.
2. Technical Services and Support: Technical service center providing installation, maintenance, and repair services for scientific instruments. Includes calibration services and customer training.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bara Scientific is the authorized distributor of Shimadzu scientific instruments in Thailand, supplying analytical instruments (chromatography, mass spectrometry, spectrophotometry), scientific equipment (XPS, SPM, EPMA, XRF, OES), material testing machines, and non-destructive testing systems. The company provides end-to-end sales, installation, calibration, maintenance, and training services to industrial, pharmaceutical, chemical, food and beverage, petrochemical, automotive, power, electronics, agro, and government research/education customers across Thailand.

Product overview

Bara Scientific Co., Ltd. is a distributor of Shimadzu scientific instruments and related equipment serving Thailand and Southeast Asia. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of analytical instruments including chromatography systems (HPLC, Gas Chromatographs), mass spectrometry platforms (LC-MS, GC-MS, ICP-MS, MALDI-TOF), spectrophotometers (UV-Vis, FTIR, AA), and surface analysis equipment (XPS, SPM/AFM, EPMA, XRF, OES). They also provide material testing machines (universal testing machines, hardness testers, fatigue testers) and non-destructive testing equipment (microfocus X-ray CT systems). The product portfolio centers on Shimadzu Corporation manufacturing, with Bara Scientific providing distribution and support services. Their instruments serve diverse industries including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food and beverage, petrochemical, automotive, electronics, environmental testing, and research institutions. The company also offers system solutions for specific applications including transformer oil analysis, natural gas analysis, greenhouse gas analysis, and detailed hydrocarbon analysis for petroleum refining.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ICPMS-2030 Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer ICP mass spectrometer with mini-torch plasma unit consuming two-thirds less argon gas than conventional systems, Eco mode for standby reduction, Development Assistant and Diagnosis Assistant functions for automated method development, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance for pharmaceutical and regulated laboratories.
• Nexera X4 Ultra High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph (UHPLC) Next-generation ultra high performance liquid chromatograph delivering high-performance liquid chromatography for pharmaceutical, chemical, and research laboratories.
• Nexis GC-2060 Gas Chromatograph Flagship gas chromatograph built on 70 years of accumulated gas chromatography expertise for analytical laboratories.
• Nexera IC Ion Chromatograph Ion Chromatograph for regulatory-compliant analyses in environmental protection and human health applications.
• i-Series LC-2070/2080 High Performance Liquid Chromatograph Integrated HPLC system built for reliability with exceptional robustness, consistently accurate analytical results, and crafted from sustainable materials.
• LCMS-8065XE Triple Quadrupole LC-MS/MS Triple-quadrupole mass spectrometer with evolved, efficient performance for keeping pace with evolving laboratory needs.
• AXIS Supra+ XPS Surface Analysis Instrument Next-generation X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy instrument with enhanced performance, unrivalled automation, and high sample throughput. Features large area spectroscopic performance, fast parallel imaging, and ESCApe software for acquisition and processing.
• SPM-Nanoa Scanning Probe Microscope / Atomic Force Microscope High-resolution scanning probe microscope with automatic laser beam adjustment, automatic parameter settings during observation, and automatic image processing, supporting observation modes from optical to SPM microscopy with approximately five-minute operating time for standard samples.
• ICPE-9800 Series Simultaneous ICP Atomic Emission Spectrometers Next-generation simultaneous ICP atomic emission spectrometers with leading-edge CCD detector capable of simultaneous recording of all wavelengths. Features Eco mode, Mini-torch system, and Vacuum spectrometer for reduced gas consumption.
• ALTRACE Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer Energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer for elemental analysis.
• inspeXio 7000 Microfocus X-Ray CT System High-performance microfocus X-ray CT system equipped with Shimadzu microfocus X-ray generator and large high-resolution flat panel detector for non-destructive testing.
• Autograph AGS-X2 Series Precision Universal Testing Machines Precision universal testing machines providing superior performance and practical testing solutions for wide array of applications with high-level control and intuitive operation.
• Autograph AGS-V Series Tabletop Precision Universal Testing Machines Tabletop precision universal testing machines built for versatile support, continuing Shimadzu's 100+ years of testing machine manufacturing.
• DUH-211/210 Series Dynamic Ultra Micro Hardness Tester Dynamic ultra micro hardness tester evaluating hardness of a wide range of materials, building on micro range hardness evaluation technology.
• MCT Series Micro Compression Testing Machine Micro compression testing machine for evaluating compression strength of various micro components and micro particles.
• System GC Natural Gas Analysis System System GC lineup for natural gas composition analysis including LNG, LPG, and shale gas applications with calorific value calculation.
• System GC Impurity Analysis in Bulk Gas High-purity gas impurity analysis system using precisely controlled GC with PDHID for identification and quantitation of trace impurities, with Sample Line Selector SLS-2020 enabling single GC to analyze multiple sample lines automatically.
• System GC Transformer Oil Gas Analysis System (TOGA) System GC compliant with ASTM D 3612 for analyzing outgas in transformer insulation oil. Nexis GC-2030TOGAS3 equipped with PDHID enables analysis of trace amounts of permanent gas.
• UV-1900i Plus UV-Vis Spectrophotometer UV-Visible Spectroscopy instrument for analytical measurements in laboratories.
• IRXross Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer FTIR spectrophotometer for analytical measurements.
• LabSolutions UV-Vis Data Management Software Data management software for UV-Vis instruments.
• AA-7800 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer Atomic absorption spectrophotometer for elemental analysis.
• GCMS-QP2050 Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer for analytical applications.
• ICPMS-2040/2050 Series ICP Mass Spectrometer ICP Mass Spectrometer series for elemental analysis.
• LCMS-9050 Quadrupole Time-of-Flight Liquid Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer High-resolution quadrupole time-of-flight LC-MS system for precise mass measurements.
• MALDImini-1 MALDI Digital Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer Digital ion trap mass spectrometer for MALDI imaging applications.
• XSeeker 8000 Microfocus X-Ray CT System Microfocus X-ray CT system for non-destructive testing applications.
• HSV-100/300/800 Series Vickers Hardness Tester Vickers hardness testers for precise Vickers (HV), Knoop (HK), and Brinell (HB) measurements.
• HSR Series Rockwell Hardness Testers Rockwell hardness testers with high accuracy and reliability attained by advanced production technology.
• CLAM-2040 Fully Automated Sample Preparation Module for LCMS Fully automated sample preparation module for LC-MS analysis.
• PDA-5000 Optical Emission Spectrometer Optical emission spectrometer for elemental analysis.
• iMScope QT Imaging Mass Microscope Imaging mass microscope combining microscopy with mass spectrometry for spatial analysis.
• EHF-E Series Frame Type Fatigue Tester Standard electrohydraulic servo fatigue testing machine with outstanding stable performance.
• CFT-EX Series Constant Test Force Extrusion Type Capillary Rheometer Flowtester Constant test force extrusion type capillary rheometer for flow testing.
• System GC Detailed Hydrocarbon Analysis (DHA) PONA analysis system (Paraffins, Olefins, Naphthenes, Aromatics) for gasoline and spark-ignition engine fuels compliant with ASTM-D6730.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced argon gas consumption by 33% compared with conventional products using mini-torch plasma technology
• +1 more outcomes

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Shimadzu CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized exclusive distributor of Shimadzu scientific instruments in Thailand. Bara Scientific represents the full range of Shimadzu analytical instruments including chromatography, mass spectrometry, spectrophotometry, and testing machines. Company motto is 'Shimadzu Human Technology' emphasizing partnership approach.
• GL SciencesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of GL Sciences products including analytical instruments and consumables.
• KUBOTAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of KUBOTA laboratory equipment including centrifuges and other general lab instruments.
• MBRAUNminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of MBRAUN glove boxes and controlled atmosphere laboratory equipment.
• EYELAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of EYELA laboratory equipment including evaporators, circulators, and temperature control devices.
• TokiSangyominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of TokiSangyo laboratory instruments and equipment.
• IESminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of IES analytical instruments and laboratory equipment.
• GreatWallminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of GreatWall laboratory and scientific equipment.
• NANALYSISminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of NANALYSIS analytical instruments including NMR systems.
• TAITECminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of TAITEC laboratory equipment and scientific instruments.
• DAICELminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of DAICEL chromatography columns and laboratory consumables.
• SIBATAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of SIBATA laboratory equipment and scientific instruments.
• AS ONEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of AS ONE laboratory consumables and general lab equipment.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• DKSH (Thailand): DKSH is a large regional market expansion services company that distributes scientific instruments, laboratory equipment, and materials across Thailand and Southeast Asia. It is directly comparable to Bara Scientific as a multi-brand scientific instrument distributor serving industrial and laboratory customers in Thailand.
• Scientech Co., Ltd. (Thailand): Scientech is a Thai distributor and service provider for scientific instruments and laboratory equipment. It is comparable to Bara Scientific because it operates the same distribution + technical service business model for analytical and testing instruments in the Thai market.
• Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd: Shimadzu's direct Asia-Pacific subsidiary that sells and supports the same Shimadzu analytical instrument portfolio in adjacent geographies. Highly comparable because it uses the same principal product line and operating model, only at a regional rather than country level.

Broad incumbents

• Agilent Technologies (Thailand): Agilent is a major global manufacturer of analytical instruments (GC, LC, MS, spectroscopy) with a direct Thailand presence. Comparable as a competing principal offering overlapping analytical instrumentation to the same Thai industrial, pharma, and food-testing customers.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific (Thailand): Thermo Fisher is a global leader in scientific instrumentation and laboratory products with a Thailand subsidiary. It sells analytical instruments and consumables that directly overlap with the Shimadzu portfolio Bara distributes, to the same end-customer segments.
• PerkinElmer (Thailand): PerkinElmer is a global analytical instrument and life sciences company with a Thailand subsidiary, offering AA, ICP, FTIR, GC, and chromatography instruments that overlap with several categories in Bara's Shimadzu portfolio.
• Waters Corporation (Thailand): Waters is a global manufacturer of LC, MS, and chromatography informatics systems with direct presence in Thailand. It competes head-to-head with Shimadzu HPLC/UHPLC and LC-MS lines in pharma and food-testing laboratories.
• Bio-Rad Laboratories (Thailand): Bio-Rad is a global life science and clinical diagnostics company with a Thailand presence selling spectroscopy, chromatography, and lab instruments. It is comparable as another principal selling overlapping analytical instrument lines to Thai pharma, food, and research customers.
• Bruker (Thailand): Bruker is a global manufacturer of analytical and scientific instruments (MS, NMR, X-ray, AFM) that overlaps materially with Bara's Shimadzu mass spectrometry, XPS, SPM, and X-ray CT portfolio. It sells into the same Thai research and industrial QA/QC customers.
• Hitachi High-Tech (Thailand): Hitachi High-Tech manufactures and sells analytical instruments (AA, ICP, MS, chromatography, electron microscopes) that overlap with Shimadzu's range. As a Japanese peer with strong regional presence, it is a relevant competitor for Thai industrial QA/QC and research customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/barascientific.official

Compliance3 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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