Hanon Instruments

What Hanon Instruments does

Hanon Advanced Technology Group Co., Ltd. is a publicly listed Chinese manufacturer of laboratory analytical instruments serving the food safety, pharmaceutical quality control, environmental monitoring, agricultural, chemical, medical, and life science industries. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Jinan, Shandong Province, the company operates a vertically integrated production model spanning R&D, manufacturing, and aftermarket service, with six R&D centers (five in China plus one in Dortmund, Germany), three factories totaling 66,000 m², and 21 service outlets. Hanon has been listed on the Beijing Stock Exchange (stock code: 920476, formerly NEEQ) since 2014 and today markets more than 100 instrument models organized under six sub-brands: Hanon (elemental analysis), Sineo Microwave (microwave digestion and synthesis), Wooking Instruments (HPLC chromatography, including the K2025 system), G.A.S (GC-IMS and trace VOC analysis, based in Dortmund), Baye Smart (laboratory glassware washers), and HaoSoo (dissolution testing).

Product lines span high-performance liquid chromatography, organic elemental analysis (Kjeldahl and Dumas nitrogen/protein analyzers, including the K1160, K1100F, and K9860), sample pretreatment (microwave digestion workstations such as TANK/TANK eco, SH230N heavy metal digestor, SPE100/200/400, MAS-II Plus synthesis workstation, and the UWave-2000 microwave-chemistry reactor), electrochemistry (T860, T930, T931, and T960 titrators), physical optics (i-series UV-Vis spectrophotometers, A670 refractometer, MP360 melting-point apparatus, P850 polarimeter), and GC-IMS systems (BreathSpec, FlavourSpec, and Agilent 490 Micro GC with IMS integration). Notable proprietary technologies include a patented fully-enclosed high-pressure microwave digestion invention (CN 102901663B), Teflon composite diaphragm technology for chemical-resistant pumps, and Dual-Channel Temperature Detection (DTD) for the MAS-II Plus workstation. The portfolio is protected by 90+ patents and supported by CE and ISO 9001 certifications.

Revenue is generated primarily through direct sales of analytical instruments and aftermarket parts and service (sheet-metal parts, molding, fluid components, valves, pumps, and machining) on a one-time/perpetual license pricing model. The company employs a sales-led go-to-market complemented by authorized distributor networks (LABGULF FZC and LSS Laboratory Scientific Supplies in the Middle East, represented at ARABLAB 2025) and industry exhibitions (PITTCON, analytica, BCEIA, CPHI, ARABLAB, LabAsia), supplemented by webinars, annual distributor meetings, and direct contact via WhatsApp and email. Customer segments are led by food (protein/nitrogen and pesticide residue analysis, with a named reference at Luhua's 300,000-ton soy sauce facility) and pharmaceutical QC, followed by agriculture, chemical, environmental, medical, and life science. The company's international footprint spans 139 countries and domestic coverage reaches 34 provincial administrative units. Hanon led the publication of China's GB/T 46133-2025 Dumas Nitrogen Standard in 2025 and broke ground on the Shanghai Intelligent Manufacturing 2.0 facility in late 2025.

Name

Hanon Instruments

Legal name

Hanon Advanced Technology Group Co., Ltd.

Website

https://hanonlab.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hanon Advanced Technology Group is a publicly listed Chinese manufacturer of laboratory analytical instruments, including HPLC, Kjeldahl/Dumas elemental analyzers, microwave digestion, and GC-IMS systems, serving food safety, pharmaceutical QC, environmental, agricultural, chemical, medical, and life science laboratories across 139 countries through six sub-brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Analytical Instruments

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Analytical Instruments & Chromatography Systems (HLAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mass Spectrometry & Spectroscopy Instruments (HLAGAIAB), Metrology, Calibration & Testing Equipment (Balances, pH/DO, Standards) (HLAGAIAL), Maintenance, Service Contracts & Equipment Repair (Field Service, Parts) (HLAGAIAN)

Keywords

• Laboratory analytical instruments
• HPLC chromatography systems
• Kjeldahl nitrogen analyzers
• Microwave digestion systems
• GC-IMS spectroscopy

Headquarters

HQ city

Jinan

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Analytical Instruments Sales: Sale of laboratory analytical instruments including HPLC systems, elemental analyzers, microwave digestion systems, titrators, spectrophotometers, and related equipment. Products sold directly and through distributor network globally.
2. Parts and Service: Aftermarket parts service including sheet-metal parts, molding, fluid components (valves, pumps), and machining services. 21 service outlets with 7x10 service response system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hanon Instruments designs, manufactures, and globally sells laboratory analytical instruments including HPLC chromatography systems, Kjeldahl nitrogen/protein analyzers, microwave digestion and synthesis workstations, Karl Fischer titrators, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, GC-IMS systems, sample preparation equipment, and physical-optics instruments. The company sells its instruments directly and through an authorized distributor network to laboratories in food, pharmaceutical, life science, environmental, agricultural, chemical, and medical industries, supplemented by an aftermarket parts and service network spanning 21 service outlets.

Product overview

Hanon Advanced Technology Group is a manufacturer of analytical instruments with a whole industry chain production model, listed on the Beijing Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 920476). The company offers over 100 models of products across 6 brands: Hanon (elemental analysis), Sineo Microwave (microwave products), G.A.S (trace VOCs/GC-IMS analysis), Wooking Instruments (chromatography), Baye Smart (lab glassware washers), and HaoSoo (dissolution testing). The product portfolio spans HPLC systems (K2025), Kjeldahl nitrogen/protein analyzers (K1160, K1100F, K9860), microwave digestion workstations (TANK), titrators (T930, T931, T860, T960), UV-Vis spectrophotometers (i series), GC-IMS systems (BreathSpec, FlavourSpec), physical optics (refractometers, polarimeters, melting point apparatus), sample pretreatment equipment (SPE, digestion, concentration), and general lab equipment (circulators, chillers, pumps, valves). These instruments serve food, pharmaceutical, life science, agriculture, chemical, medical, and environmental protection industries with solutions for organic elemental analysis, sample pretreatment, electrochemistry, physical optics, spectroscopy, and chromatography applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hanon: Elemental analysis products
• Sineo Microwave
• G.A.S
• Wooking Instruments
• Baye Smart
• HaoSoo

Products and services

• K2025 HPLC System High-performance liquid chromatography system designed for pharmaceutical QC, food safety, and environmental testing, with reliable design and high-quality components passing authority reliability tests for long-term optimal operation.
• K1160 Automatic Kjeldahl Protein/Nitrogen Analyzer Automated distillation, titration, fault self-test, calculation, printing, and waste disposal system with autosampler compatibility for nitrogen/protein analysis in food and agricultural samples.
• K1100F Automatic Kjeldahl Analyzer High-precision nitrogen analysis equipment for protein determination.
• K9860 Kjeldahl Analyzer Accurate nitrogen analysis equipment for protein content determination.
• K9840 Kjeldahl Distillation Unit High-quality distillation equipment for accurate nitrogen analysis.
• SH520/SH508 Automatic Kjeldahl Digestor Fully automatic Kjeldahl digestion system using Android OS for nitrogen/protein analysis in food and agricultural samples.
• T931 Coulometric KF Titrator Coulometric Karl Fischer titrator with 10-inch TFT Android touch screen for water content analysis.
• T930 Volumetric KF Titrator Volumetric Karl Fischer titrator for accurate water content analysis in solids and liquids, with 0.001%-100% measurement range.
• T860 Automatic Titrator Compact automatic titrator with 7-inch touch screen, multi-mode titration, and 4-level authority management for lab quality control.
• T960 Automatic Titrator High-precision potentiometric/dead-stop titration system with multi-mode analysis, 4 dosing modules, WiFi remote control, and autosampler options.
• TANK Microwave Digestion Workstation Microwave digestion system with comprehensive safety guarantee, excellent digestion capability, and smart software functions for sample preparation.
• TANK eco Microwave Digestion/Extraction System Fully-enclosed high-pressure digestion system with patented technology (CN 102901663B) for improved recovery rate and leak prevention.
• UWave-2000 Microwave Chemistry Reaction Workstation Microwave/Ultrasonic/Ultraviolet 3-in-1 reaction system for open vessel and high pressure reactions.
• MAS-II Plus Microwave Synthesis Workstation Microwave synthesis system with patented dual-channel temperature detection technology for precise temperature monitoring using both PT thermocouple and non-contact infrared sensors.
• SH230N Heavy Metal Digestor Heavy metal digestion system with Teflon coating and continuous temperature adjustment.
• FlavourSpec Sensitive analyzer for food, flavour, and beverage testing using GC-IMS technology for volatile compound detection.
• BreathSpec Analyzer for testing volatile substances directly from human breath with GC column moisture separation and IMS detection.
• GC-IMS System Gas Chromatography-Ion Mobility Spectrometer system with standard capillary or multi-capillary columns for volatile organic compound analysis.
• Ion Mobility Spectrometer

Quantifiable outcome

• Hanon Kjeldahl Analyzer supports quality control for 300,000 tons soy sauce production
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered regional, strategic and core.

• LABGULF FZCregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2025Authorized distributor for Middle East region, representing Hanon at ARABLAB 2025 exhibition in Dubai.
• LSS Laboratory Scientific SuppliesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2025Authorized distributor representing Hanon at ARABLAB 2025 exhibition.
• Anjie TechnologystrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2020Engaged Anjie Technology in October 2020 to layout and expand into the environmental monitoring field, supporting Hanon's strategic diversification.
• Hazen InstrumentsstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Took a stake in Hazen Instruments in January 2019 to enter the field of drug testing, expanding Hanon's pharmaceutical industry capabilities.
• DL EuropecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2017Hanon Group purchased the patent and technology related to high efficiency capillary electrophoresis instrument from DL Europe in December 2017, expanding the company's analytical instrument portfolio.
• Spectral Engines OystrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2017Strategic cooperation agreement to jointly promote the development of NIR (Near Infrared) technology, combining Spectral Engines' expertise with Hanon's analytical instrument capabilities.
• Agilent TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for integration of Agilent 490 Micro GC with Hanon's Ion Mobility Spectrometer technology, enabling sub-ppm detection of volatiles in gases for demanding analytical applications.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• PerkinElmer: Global analytical instrument maker (now part of New Mountain Capital) covering spectroscopy, chromatography, and elemental analysis for food, pharma, and environmental labs.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Largest diversified analytical instrument maker spanning chromatography, mass spec, spectroscopy, and lab services. Targets the same food/pharma/environmental lab customers as Hanon with full-stack solutions.
• Shimadzu Scientific Instruments: Japanese analytical instrument incumbent covering HPLC, GC-MS, UV-Vis, and spectroscopy. Serves the same food, pharma, and environmental laboratory customers as Hanon with broader scale.

Direct peers

• Agilent Technologies: Global leader in analytical instruments (HPLC, GC, MS, spectroscopy). Hanon has a direct technology partnership integrating Agilent's 490 Micro GC with Hanon's IMS — both compete and collaborate across chromatography and spectroscopy product lines.
• Waters Corporation: Leading HPLC and chromatography systems provider for pharma QC and food safety — directly comparable to Hanon's Wooking K2025 HPLC system offering to the same end markets.
• LECO Corporation: Specialist in organic elemental analyzers, GC-MS, and food/feed analysis — closely comparable to Hanon's elemental analysis and Dumas nitrogen analyzer portfolio.
• Buchi Labortechnik: Swiss specialist in Kjeldahl nitrogen/protein analysis, microwave digestion, and evaporation — Hanon's most direct global competitor in elemental analysis and sample pretreatment product categories.
• Analytik Jena: European manufacturer of analytical instruments for elemental analysis, spectrometry, and sample preparation — closely overlapping Hanon's product lines in food and environmental testing.
• CEM Corporation: US specialist in microwave digestion and synthesis systems for lab sample preparation — directly comparable to Hanon's Sineo TANK and TANK eco microwave digestion workstations.

Regional players

• Beijing BCHP (Baoji Chemical Industry): Chinese manufacturer of Kjeldahl nitrogen analyzers, microwave digestion, and elemental analyzers — direct domestic competitor in China for Hanon's core elemental analysis business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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