Faust Laborbedarf AG

What Faust Laborbedarf AG does

Faust Laborbedarf AG is a privately held Swiss corporation (AG) headquartered in Schaffhausen that distributes laboratory equipment, consumables, and accessories to the Swiss market through an e-commerce platform at faust.ch. The company serves both B2B and B2C customers, combining online ordering with phone-based consultation, and operates a multi-language storefront in German, English, and French. Its catalog spans 15+ product categories covering general lab supplies, life science consumables, cell culture products, microscopy, and laboratory instrumentation.

The business model is authorized distribution for established laboratory manufacturers. Faust holds partnerships with 17+ brands, including TPP, Eppendorf, Ohaus, and Binder, reselling their products into the Swiss market under list-based transactional pricing. The company differentiates on Swiss-local logistics, multi-language customer support, and ERP punchout integration that connects institutional procurement systems directly to its catalog. Revenue mechanics are product resale with no disclosed SaaS, subscription, or service component.

The company exhibits at industry trade fairs, including Ilmac 2026 in Lausanne, and maintains a single distribution location in Schaffhausen. No proprietary technology platform, AI/ML capability, manufacturing capacity, external funding, or leadership change information is disclosed in the available data. The company is privately held with no public parent company or disclosed investor base.

Name

Faust Laborbedarf AG

Legal name

Faust Laborbedarf AG

Website

https://faust.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Faust Laborbedarf AG is a Schaffhausen-based Swiss e-commerce distributor of laboratory equipment and consumables, serving B2B and B2C customers across Switzerland via a multi-language storefront, ERP punchout integration, and 17+ authorized brand partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42344)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Lab Safety, PPE & Contamination Control (Hoods, Biosafety Cabinets, Clean Air) (HLAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Laboratory supplies
• Lab equipment distribution
• Scientific instruments
• Lab consumables
• Laboratory safety equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Schaffhausen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time product sales of laboratory equipment, instruments, and consumables through e-commerce platform. Products are sold at fixed prices in CHF with no recurring subscription component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Faust Laborbedarf AG is a Swiss laboratory equipment distributor operating an e-commerce platform (faust.ch) that supplies laboratory consumables, instruments, and safety equipment to Swiss laboratories and research institutions. The company distributes products from major brands (TPP, Eppendorf, Ohaus, Binder, Agilent, etc.) across 16 product categories including general lab supplies, liquid handling, analytical measurement, life science, chromatography, and cleanroom products.

Product overview

Faust Laborbedarf AG is a Swiss laboratory equipment supplier operating as an e-commerce platform offering a comprehensive catalog of laboratory supplies and equipment. The product portfolio spans 16 major categories: General Laboratory Supplies (containers, tools, heat treatment, hoses), Occupational Safety, Cold and Heat Technology (cryogenic storage, freezers, incubators), Liquid Handling (pipettes, dispensers, pumps), Analytical Measurement (balances, pH meters, thermometers), Optical Instruments and Microscopes, Sample Preparation equipment, Cleaning and Sterilization, Stirring and Mixing equipment, Cleanroom products, Vacuum Technology and Drying, Distillation and Filtration, Environmental/Food Analysis, Chromatography, and Life Science products. The company also distributes branded product lines including Swiss-made TPP cell culture products and Agilent chromatography supplies. Products are available through an online catalog with e-commerce functionality, offering both individual items and promotional campaigns.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Laboratory Supplies Core laboratory supplies including containers (beakers, flasks, test tubes, bottles), tools (spoons, spatulas, tweezers), heat treatment equipment, hoses, and general accessories. For laboratories across Switzerland.
• Occupational Safety Equipment Safety equipment including waste disposal, respiratory protection, hearing protection, hazard labeling, transport, radiation protection, safety containers, gloves, protective clothing, first aid, and eye protection.
• Cold and Heat Technology Temperature control equipment including cryo tubes and boxes, liquid nitrogen containers, freezers, ice machines, thermal baths, circulation coolers, water baths, heating plates, incubators, and ovens.
• Liquid Handling Equipment Liquid handling equipment including volume measurement devices, dispensers, titrators, pumps, pipetting equipment, microfluidics, and viscosity measurement devices.
• Analytical Measurement Instruments Analytical instruments for measuring viscosity, conductivity, oxygen, multiparameters, balances, temperature, pH, time, density, climate/environment, and material testing.
• Optical Instruments and Microscopes Optical devices including magnifiers, microscopes (transmission, stereo, digital), refractometers, and photometers.
• Sample Preparation Equipment Sample preparation equipment including samplers, crushers, sieves, laboratory presses, and dispersion/homogenization devices.
• Cleaning and Sterilization Equipment Cleaning and sterilization equipment including cleaning agents, utensils, ultrasonic cleaners, automated cleaning systems, and steam sterilizers/autoclaves.
• Stirring, Shaking and Mixing Equipment Mixing equipment including magnetic stirrers, stirrer drives, shakers (vortex, horizontal, reciprocating, rocking), and overhead mixers.
• Cleanroom Products Cleanroom supplies including furniture, disposable clothing, ESD products, gloves, reusable clothing, wipes, paper, cleaning equipment, footwear, sterilization, and eye protection.
• Vacuum Technology and Drying Equipment Vacuum equipment including water jet pumps, piston pumps, membrane pumps, rotary vane pumps, accessories, vacuum measurement devices, desiccators, and freeze dryers.
• Distillation, Separation and Filtration Equipment Distillation and separation equipment including distillation/synthesis apparatus, rotary evaporators, centrifuges, and filtration equipment (papers, fiber filters, membrane filters).
• Environmental and Food Analysis Equipment Analysis equipment for environmental testing including sample preparation, trace analysis, sample analysis (elemental, oil, photometry, COD, BOD), and water treatment.
• Chromatography Supplies Chromatography supplies including NMR/EPR tubes, syringes, sample preparation (SPE, filters), thin layer chromatography, liquid chromatography columns, gas chromatography, and vials/septa.
• Life Science Products Life science products including genomics (PCR, DNA/RNA isolation, thermocyclers), proteomics (ELISA, electrophoresis, blotting), cell culture, microbiology, histology, and general consumables.
• TPP Cell Culture Products Swiss-made cell culture and life science products including cell culture test plates, dishes, tubes, bioreactors, serological pipettes, cell scrapers, cryo tubes, and filtration equipment, distributed under partnership with TPP Techno Plastic Products AG.
• Agilent Chromatography and Spectroscopy Products Agilent chromatography and spectroscopy products including purification systems, ZORBAX columns, sample preparation, GC/MS, syringes, and accessories.
• After-Sales Service and Maintenance Contracts After-sales service, maintenance contracts, consignment warehouse options, and laboratory planning services offered alongside product distribution.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TPP Techno Plastic Products AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss manufacturer of cell culture products and laboratory plasticware. Faust is an authorized partner distributing TPP products including cell culture plates, flasks, tubes, and related items. TPP is highlighted as a key partner with dedicated product pages and promotional materials.
• OhauscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of precision balances and laboratory equipment. Featured partner with dedicated product sections for scales and centrifuges.
• Eppendorf SEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading life science company providing laboratory equipment. Featured partner with dedicated product pages for pipettes and related items.
• Binder GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of simulation chambers and incubators. Listed as key partner with dedicated partner page.
• FASTER S.p.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSafety cabinet and cleanroom equipment manufacturer. Featured partner specializing in safety workbenches and freezers.
• asecos GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSafety storage solutions for laboratories. Listed as partner brand.
• BRAND GmbH + Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of liquid handling products including pipette tips. Listed as partner brand.
• JULABO GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTemperature control equipment manufacturer. Listed as partner with dedicated pages.
• LLG LabwarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLaboratory equipment and consumables brand. Extensive range of LLG-branded products featured on the platform.
• DWK Life Sciences GmbH (Duran)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlassware manufacturer. Listed as partner brand.
• Liebherr AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAppliance manufacturer including laboratory refrigerators and freezers. Listed as partner with dedicated pages.
• Heidolph Instruments GmbH & Co. KGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLaboratory equipment manufacturer. Listed as partner brand.
• LAUDA Dr. R. Wobser GmbH & Co. KGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTemperature control and measuring equipment. Listed as partner brand.
• Vacuubrand GmbH + Co. KGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVacuum technology manufacturer. Listed as partner brand.
• IKA-Werke GmbH & Co. KGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLaboratory equipment manufacturer. Listed as partner brand.
• Kern & Sohn GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrecision scales and balances manufacturer. Listed as partner brand.
• Agilent TechnologiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnalytical instruments and chromatography products. Listed as partner with dedicated product category.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Fisher Scientific (Thermo Fisher): Global laboratory equipment and supplies distributor (part of Thermo Fisher Scientific) with comprehensive catalog across consumables, instruments, and chemicals. Broad incumbent competing for the same Swiss lab procurement budgets as Faust.
• Merck KGaA (Life Science / Sigma-Aldrich): Global life science and laboratory supplies giant with the Sigma-Aldrich product portfolio, serving pharma, biotech, and academic research labs. Broad incumbent that competes with Faust in analytical, chromatography, and life science categories via catalog and direct sales.
• Avantor / VWR: Global laboratory supplies distributor (VWR catalog acquired by Avantor) supplying products, equipment, and services to research and industrial labs worldwide. A broad incumbent that competes with Faust's catalog breadth in Switzerland, especially for institutional procurement tenders.

Direct peers

• Carl Roth GmbH + Co. KG: German-based direct-to-consumer laboratory supplier (carlroth.com, formerly Roth) offering a broad catalog of lab consumables, equipment, and chemicals via e-commerce. Closely comparable to Faust in operating model: e-commerce-first Swiss/German-style lab supply distributor serving research and industrial labs.
• Th. Geyer GmbH & Co. KG: German laboratory supplies distributor with a wide catalog of consumables, equipment, and chemicals sold online to research and industrial customers. Operates a similar B2B/B2C e-commerce distribution model to Faust, focused on the German-speaking lab market.
• StarLab (Starlab International GmbH): European laboratory consumables manufacturer and distributor (pipette tips, tubes, cell culture) selling via direct e-commerce across European markets. Overlaps with Faust in pipetting consumables, cell culture products, and online catalog-driven lab supply.

Others

• Agilent Technologies: Global analytical instrument manufacturer (chromatography, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry) and a listed Faust partner brand. Comparable as an enabling supplier whose chromatography and spectroscopy products are distributed through Faust's catalog.
• Eppendorf SE: Leading German manufacturer of premium lab equipment (pipettes, centrifuges, bioreactors) and a current Faust partner brand. Comparable as a supplier ecosystem participant whose products flow through Faust's catalog; also a direct competitor in instrument sales when selling direct to Swiss labs.

Regional players

• Bichsel AG: Swiss medical/laboratory solutions provider offering infusion, laboratory, and hygiene products to Swiss healthcare and lab customers. Comparable regional competitor for Swiss laboratory supplies and equipment distribution.
• Hänseler AG: Swiss pharmaceutical and laboratory distributor headquartered in Herisau, supplying APIs, excipients, and lab chemicals to the Swiss market. Comparable Swiss regional peer in laboratory/chemical distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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