What Britz & Company does

Britz & Company (legal entity BH, Inc., headquartered in Wheatland, Wyoming) designs, manufactures, and installs custom animal housing systems and biocontainment units for the biomedical research industry. Founded in 1991 by Dr. Bill Britz, a veterinary pioneer who worked with chimpanzees supporting the early American space program, the company operates with 11-50 employees and a leadership team holding more than 75 combined years of laboratory animal science experience. Its product portfolio spans primate housing (marmoset, NHP Groups 1-7, baboon apartments, Flex-A-Gon modular systems), livestock housing (modular kennels, swine pens, folding mobiles, slings and transfer carts), small animal caging (cats, rabbits, ferrets, bats, birds), and laboratory equipment including the Horsfall Mobile Biocontainment Enclosure, Normotherm infrared heaters, mobile sinks, incubating rearing racks, storage room doors, and Britz Tumble Washers. Distinctive proprietary products include ChoiceSolo (described as the first electronic enrichment device for NHPs), the Britz Socialization Wheels for incremental NHP introductions, and patented quarter-turn tongue latches.

The company serves pharmaceutical companies, government health agencies (including the CDC and NIH Animal Program), and biomedical research institutions (e.g., Broad Institute/MIT, University of Pittsburgh, SUNY, plus unnamed 'major' universities and pharmaceutical customers), with all products compliant with the Animal Welfare Act, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, EU MDR (ETS-123) standards, and USDA bird regulations. Britz uses a custom-engineering, project-based revenue model: products are made-to-order with 3D modeling and web collaboration (80% of 3D models reportedly completed within 24 hours), regional field sales covering South (Mike Bassett) and North East (Isaias Cordero) territories, and on-site installation and training. Pricing is custom/quote-based, with reference points of $21,000 (single door) and $24,000 (double door) per cubicle renovation including equipment, delivery, labor, training, and a one-year warranty. In October 2023, Britz & Company was acquired by Tecniplast Group, a fellow family-owned laboratory animal science company, expanding its access to IVC systems, washing, automation, decontamination, and aquatic technologies.

Name

Britz & Company

Legal name

BH, Inc.

Website

https://britzco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Britz & Company is a Wheatland, Wyoming-based custom manufacturer of animal housing systems and biocontainment units for biomedical research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and government agencies such as the CDC and NIH, with a 1991 founding, 11-50 employees, and ownership by Tecniplast Group since October 2023.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Animal Housing Equipment

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospital Equipment & Clinical Furniture (Tables, Cages, Lighting, Warmers) (HLAMAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Surgical & Procedural Instruments (Scalpels, Forceps, Retractors) (HLAMAFAA)

Keywords

• Animal housing systems
• Laboratory animal equipment
• Biocontainment enclosures
• Research animal caging
• Biomedical research equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Wheatland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Animal Housing Equipment Sales: Custom-designed and manufactured animal housing systems including NHP housing, livestock housing, small animal housing, and biocontainment units. Products are sold directly to research facilities with design, manufacturing, and installation services.
2. Renovation and Upgrade Services: Retrofitting and upgrading existing animal cubicles with modern air controls, roll-up doors, touchscreen control panels, and GE Fanuc control systems.
3. Custom Design Services: 3D modeling, web collaboration, and custom design services for facility challenges using unique 3D design tools and online collaboration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Britz & Company designs, develops, manufactures, and installs custom animal housing systems, biocontainment units, and animal management equipment for the biomedical research industry. Its product portfolio spans non-human primate caging, livestock housing (dogs, pigs, sheep, goats), small animal enclosures (cats, rabbits, ferrets, bats, birds), and lab equipment such as infrared heaters, biocontainment enclosures, mobile sinks, and tumble washers. The firm also offers animal cubicle renovation and custom 3D facility design services.

Product overview

Britz & Company is a manufacturer of animal management equipment and biocontainment units for the biomedical research industry. Their product portfolio spans multiple categories including: (1) Britz Innovation products like the Britz Chair for primates, Britz Socialization Wheels, ChoiceSolo Electronic Enrichment device, and Animal Cubicle Renovations; (2) Comprehensive Primate Housing solutions including marmoset housing (Marmolade, Dr. Watson), TroopLeader Series, MODSQUAD, Baboon Apartment Housing, Apartment Module NHP Housing (Khafre/Khufu), Flex-A-Gon Group Housing, NHP Quad Housing, Tomorrowland exercise housing, Tree Shrew Housing, and Folding Mobiles; (3) Livestock Housing including Modular Kennels, Folding Mobiles, Large Animal Slings and Hammocks, Swine Pens, and Transfer Carts; (4) Small Animal Housing including Cat Caging, Ferret Hutches, Rabbit Hutches, Mobile Stacked Dog Housing, Avian Flight Caging, and Tiered Bat Caging; (5) Laboratory Equipment including the Horsfall Mobile Biocontainment Enclosure, Normotherm Infrared Heaters, Mobile Sinks, Incubating Rearing Racks, Storage Room Doors, and Tumble Washers. The company operates with over 75 years combined management experience and emphasizes animal enrichment, ergonomics, and compliance with federal regulations including the Animal Welfare Act.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Animal Cubicle Renovations Comprehensive renovation service for outdated animal research cubicles, replacing obsolete electronics with new air controls, roll-up doors, GE Fanuc touchscreen control systems, HEPA filter boxes, and LED lighting. Sold to research facilities as a per-unit service package including delivery, demolition, installation, training, and 1-year warranty.
• The Britz Chair Stress-reducing hydraulic primate chair with adjustable height for non-human primates from Level 3 to Level 5; clear design supports visibility and lets primates self-situate comfortably. Sold to biomedical research facilities housing NHPs.
• Britz Socialization Wheels Socialization wheel device enabling gradual, controlled introductions between NHPs via four graduated sections: solid barrier, polycarbonate window, grooming bars, and full opening. Standard 30 inch diameter, customizable. Sold to biomedical research facilities housing Group 1-4 NHPs.
• ChoiceSolo Electronic Enrichment First electronic enrichment device for non-human primates allowing primates to control videos and music they watch/hear; includes history collection function and remote monitoring. Windows-compatible software running on tablets. Sold to research institutions housing NHPs.
• Full Animal Isolation Cubicles Complete animal isolation cubicle system using structurally insulated panel (SIP) walls; rolling doors, programmable PLC with touchscreen interface, and monitoring for air changes, differential pressure, temperature, and humidity; connects to building automation systems. Sold to research vivaria.
• Marmoset Housing (Dr. Watson) Elementary marmoset family and group housing with over 6 square feet floor space and 39 inch vertical interior, including nesting boxes that connect together for larger spaces. Sold to research facilities housing marmosets.
• TroopLeader Series Mobile, fully customizable primate caging for Group 3-5 NHPs; includes squeeze backs, sliding side doors, enrichment devices, and ergonomic features in multiple sizes from 4.3 to 9 sq.ft. Sold to biomedical primate facilities.
• MODSQUAD 2-over-2 primary housing unit for Group 4 primates (rhesus, cynos) that separates into two 1-over-1 units; includes Britz-Wheel social divider dial, silent squeeze design, Trespa panels, and modular insert design. Sold to primate research facilities.
• Baboon Apartment Housing Apartment-style housing for Group 5-7 baboons in three options: 10 sq.ft., 15 sq.ft., and 15 sq.ft. break-apart modules; features heavy-duty crank squeeze, fruit chute feeder, resting benches, and thermoneutral flooring. Sold to large-primate research facilities.
• 8 Sq. Ft. Break-Apart Housing Single and/or group housing units with 8 sq.ft. per compartment for Group 5-7 primates; integrated enrichment, flexible dividers, squeeze back restraint, and primate-proof latches. Sold to large-primate vivaria.
• Apartment Module NHP Housing (Khafre/Khufu) Modern reinterpretation of pyramid-style primate housing; Khafre 1-over-1 NHP housing connects to a Khufu activity module for full-height enclosures with climbing, exercise, and roaming space; features foot pedal caster locks. Sold to NHP vivaria seeking expanded vertical space.
• Flex-A-Gon Group Housing Modular, multi-purpose, multi-species group housing with 2.3 sq.m. floor space and 1.8+ m vertical height; EU-compliant design configurable into hexagons, octagons, and other shapes; supports NHPs, dogs, pigs, rabbits, ferrets, cats, lemurs, and birds. Sold to research and zoological facilities.
• Folding Mobile (Primates) Portable playground for non-human primates; collapsible design fits through doorways with less than half the footprint when folded; supports the 80/20 Animal Welfare rule. Sold to biomedical primate facilities.
• Marmolade Marmoset Housing US and EU compliant marmoset housing with removable modular side panels; features Britz Wheel social dials, patented quarter-turn latches, and customizable nest boxes supporting growing families and breeding colonies. Sold to marmoset research colonies.
• NHP Quad Housing 2-over-2 rack design for Group 4 primates with large swing door, vertical transfer door to floor, removable enrichment devices, and thermoneutral materials; first product of its kind in the market on thermoneutrality. Sold to Group 4 primate vivaria.
• Tomorrowland NHP Exercise Housing Exercise and enrichment expansion housing for Group 3-4 NHPs that connects to existing 1-over-1 or quad housing; arboreal-focused design with bubble windows, multi-level perches, and relaxing aesthetic. Sold to primate vivaria as an add-on module.
• Tree Shrew Housing Simple, safe 1-over-1 configuration with 3.33 sq.ft. floor space for Group 1 tree shrews; available in stainless steel or vinyl-wrapped wire mesh with lazy-susan feeder, nest tube/transfer tunnel, and single-handed pull squeeze back. Sold to tree shrew research facilities.
• Folding Mobile (Livestock) Foldable, customizable kennel for dogs, goats, pigs, and sheep; origami-style stainless steel design since 1991 with species-specific insert panels, side social doors, automatic watering, and deep foraging pans. Sold to livestock research facilities.
• Modular Kennels Multi-species housing for pigs, sheep, goats, and dogs in 304 series stainless steel with slatted fiberglass floors; made to order with custom dimensions, feature options, and interchangeable panel inserts. Sold to large-animal research facilities.
• Large Animal Slings and Hammocks Humane animal restraint slings and hammocks for lifting and monitoring animals; small size supports animals under 45 lb and large size supports livestock up to 200 lb; ergonomic crank design on larger units. Sold to livestock research and veterinary facilities.
• Swine Pens Custom-designed swine housing with heavy-duty 1.5 inch square tube framing; adjustable legs, thermoneutral fiberglass flooring, Roller-Rooter feeder, and quick-disconnect panel brackets for fast setup. Sold to swine research facilities.
• Transfer Carts Durable transfer carts for moving dogs, pigs, sheep, and goats with composite panels for warmth, noise-reducing casters, neoprene coating, and optional built-in automatic scale. Sold to large-animal research facilities.
• Avian Flight Caging Cavernous flight caging for bats and birds, designed to encourage flight behavior; breaks apart for cage/rack washers and autoclaves and complies with USDA bird regulations. Sold to avian and bat research facilities.
• Cat Caging Industry-standard cat condos in production for over 30 years; features removable floors, thermo-neutral composite dividers, drop-in litter pans, rotating bowl holders, and a Cat Train option for solo and socialization configurations. Sold to feline research facilities.
• Ferret Hutches with Rack Quad rack with four ferret hutches designed for biosafety facilities; smooth-rolling wheels, full swing doors, and compatibility with Horsfall enclosures for biocontainment. Sold to ferret and biocontainment research facilities.
• Mobile Stacked Dog Housing Stacked dog/mini pig housing with 9 sq.ft. per unit; outside-envelope feed/water placement for maximized interior space, thermoneutral fiberglass flooring, and metabolic collection options. Sold to canine and mini-pig research facilities.
• Rabbit Hutches EU-compliant rabbit hutches with 5.4 sq.ft. floor space exceeding U.S. and Euro Guide recommendations; features removable side panels for socialization, fluid control panels, and slide-in feeders. Sold to rabbit research facilities.
• Tiered Bat Caging 2- or 3-tier caging designed for laboratory bats with smaller mesh for safety, minimized gaps, rear drain pans, and large handles for low-light operation; USDA bird regulation compliant. Sold to bat research facilities.
• Horsfall Mobile Biocontainment Enclosure Modernized biocontainment enclosure based on Dr. Frank L. Horsfall Jr.'s design; passive or active air control, HEPA filtration, touchscreen controls, and rolling caster wheels; accommodates up to 5.4 sq.ft. of rodent, rabbit, ferret, or marmoset housing. Sold to BSL and biocontainment research facilities.
• Normotherm Infrared Heater Trademarked infrared heating system for clinical and laboratory settings supporting 50% faster recovery and wound healing at pennies per day; rolling stainless steel pole stand with articulating arm, bracket, and clamp attachments. Sold to laboratory and veterinary facilities.
• Mobile Sinks Cost-effective mobile laboratory sinks meeting BMBL standards; open or cabinet models with eye wash, gooseneck faucet, touchless faucet, and soap dispenser options, plus optional self-contained 5-gallon carboy and 12V battery water system. Sold to BSL facilities.
• Incubating Rearing Racks Five-shelf mobile containment environment with independently controlled temperature and light cycles per shelf; airflow management for positive or negative pressure isolation; supports aquatics, brooding, birds, reptiles, mice, and laboratory-reared insects. Sold to laboratory rearing facilities.
• Storage Room Doors Rolling storage room doors in custom sizes from 48 inches to 10 feet, with flush-mount design, 120V/20A circuit, and optional zip-track system for air barrier; installs in 3 hours or less. Sold to research facilities with positive/negative differential pressure rooms.
• Britz Tumble Washers Dynamic cleaning solution for small laboratory items; Model One is a self-contained washing machine and Model Two works inside existing cage washers, with capacity up to 200 sipper tubes, touch-screen interface, and auto-dispense function. Sold to laboratory vivaria.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% faster recovery and wound healing times with Normotherm infrared heaters
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Tecniplast GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 October 2023In October 2023, Britz & Company joined the Tecniplast family, combining two fellow family-owned companies. Tecniplast is a major player in the laboratory animal science industry, providing IVC systems, washing, automation, decontamination, and aquatic technologies. This partnership expands Britz's product ecosystem and integration capabilities, with Isaias Cordero bringing 6 years of Tecniplast ISCT engineering experience to the North East sales team.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lab Products Inc. Long-established vendor of laboratory animal housing, caging and enclosures to biomedical research institutions — comparable customer base and product overlap with Britz.
• Tecniplast Group: Now Britz's parent company and a leading global manufacturer of laboratory animal science equipment including IVC systems, washing, automation and aquatic technologies. Operates in identical product categories and customer segments.
• Thoren Caging Systems: Manufacturer of laboratory animal caging, racks and isolators with similar research/biopharma customer profile and overlapping NHP and small-animal product lines.
• Alternative Design Manufacturing & Supply: U.S. specialist in custom caging, racks, and husbandry equipment for primates and laboratory animals; comparable in product breadth, customization model and customer verticals.
• Allentown: Direct U.S. competitor in laboratory animal caging, housing and biocontainment equipment serving biomedical/pharma research with overlapping primate, rodent and small-animal housing lines.

Broad incumbents

• Charles River Laboratories: Large incumbent in preclinical CRO and research models; not a direct caging peer but a buyer/influencer of animal housing equipment across the same biomedical research customers.
• Midmark Corporation: Diversified medical and animal health equipment manufacturer serving veterinary clinics and research facilities; broad incumbent with overlapping animal-cage/care equipment offerings.
• Envigo (now Inotiv): Broader life-sciences services and research models supplier; comparable end-markets in biomedical research where Britz's housing products are specified and purchased.

Others

• Harvard Apparatus: Supplier of specialty laboratory and life-science equipment; not a direct caging peer but serves overlapping biomedical/laboratory customers where Britz's equipment is installed.
• BioServ / Animal Care Systems: Provider of animal research support products (enrichment, diets, husbandry supplies); overlapping customer base in laboratory animal science but distinct product category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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