Labtek
LabCo Scientific is an Australian-owned Brisbane-based distributor of laboratory equipment and consumables (successor to Labtek Pty Ltd), serving Australian research, pathology, microbiology, and pharmaceutical manufacturing laboratories through an e-commerce platform stocking IKA bioreactors, incubators, stirrers, and lab essentials.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2023
- HeadquartersBrisbane, Australia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Labtek does
LabCo Scientific Pty Ltd (ACN 622 896 593) is an Australian privately-held distributor of laboratory equipment and supplies, operating as the successor to Labtek Pty Ltd, which closed in September 2023 after 34 years of operation. The company sells through its e-commerce storefront at labcoscientific.com.au and distributes branded scientific equipment — most prominently the IKA portfolio spanning HABITAT bioreactors (cell culture, fermentation, photo-fermentation variants with CO2, conductivity, and turbidity sensors), INC-series cooled incubator shakers, EUROSTAR overhead stirrers (40L–100L capacity with brushless motors and cleanroom compliance), and ICC/IC immersion circulators (up to 250°C) — alongside complementary lab essentials (consumables, glassware, chemicals, PPE). Same-day despatch is offered for orders placed before 1pm, with publicly tracked KPIs (order accuracy 99.72%, in-stock rate 92.40%, fulfilment rate 82.07%).
Labtek firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Labtek
- Legal name
- LabCo Scientific Pty Ltd
- Website
- https://labtek.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2023
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- LabCo Scientific is an Australian-owned Brisbane-based distributor of laboratory equipment and consumables (successor to Labtek Pty Ltd), serving Australian research, pathology, microbiology, and pharmaceutical manufacturing laboratories through an e-commerce platform stocking IKA bioreactors, incubators, stirrers, and lab essentials.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Labtek industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Laboratory Equipment Distribution
- NAICS
- Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)
- SIC
- Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)
- akta.pro primary industry
- General Lab Equipment (Centrifuges, Incubators, Shakers, Ovens) (HLAGAIAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Laboratory Consumables & Plasticware (Tips, Tubes, Plates, Filters) (HLAGAIAH), Liquid Handling & Laboratory Automation (Pipettes, Robots, Workstations) (HLAGAIAD)
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Where Labtek is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Brisbane
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices1 record
Markets served
Labtek business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Laboratory Equipment and Supplies Sales: LabCo Scientific generates revenue through the sale of laboratory equipment (balances, bioreactors, centrifuges, incubators, stirrers, etc.) and lab essentials (consumables, glassware, chemicals, personal protective equipment). The company operates as a distributor/reseller of branded scientific equipment including IKA products, with pricing that appears to be quote-based for equipment items. Payment is required when placing an order, with prices displayed exclusive of GST.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Equipment and Lab Essentials - Quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Labtek product offering
Product offeringCore offering
LabCo Scientific distributes branded laboratory equipment and consumables to the Australian scientific community through an e-commerce platform. The catalogue spans IKA bioreactors, incubator shakers, overhead stirrers, and immersion circulators alongside lab essentials such as glassware, chemicals, PPE, and consumables, with same-day despatch and no minimum order requirements.
Product overview
LabCo Scientific is a laboratory equipment distributor and online store, successor to Labtek Pty Ltd which closed in September 2023 after 34 years of service. The company offers a comprehensive range of IKA laboratory equipment including bioreactors (HABITAT series for cell culture, fermentation, and photo applications), incubators with cooling and shaking functions (INC series), overhead stirrers (EUROSTAR series in Digital and Control variants), and immersion circulators (ICC and IC series). The product portfolio also includes various accessories, sensor add-ons, and complementary lab essentials. The company positions itself as an Australian-owned distributor with same-day despatch capabilities, serving the scientific community through an e-commerce platform.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Bioreactor Unit for Cell Culture IKA (HABITAT Cell Control Tower) HABITAT Cell Control Tower bioreactor system for cell culture applications with comprehensive connectivity for gas supply, liquid addition, multi-parameter sensors and temperature regulation, operated via 10.4-inch tablet interface. Distributed to Australian laboratories for cell culture research and bioprocessing.
- Incubator Shaker with Cooling IKA INC 125 FCS Digital (SP25) Cooling incubator with patented removable shaker platform for microbiological applications, temperature range 5 to 80 degrees C, 125L capacity, uses R290 natural refrigerant. Sold to microbiology and life-science laboratories.
- Stirrer Overhead IKA EUROSTAR 40 Digital Overhead stirrer for mixing tasks up to 40 litres H2O and viscosities up to 30,000 mPas, featuring brushless motor, torque trend measurement, USB/RS232 interfaces, and ISO Class 7/8 cleanroom compliance.
- Immersion Circulator IKA ICC 100 lite Compact immersion circulator for tempering liquids up to 100 degrees C with internal circulation, safety class III approval for flammable liquids, USB and RS232 interfaces.
- Bioreactor Unit for Cell Culture with Additional Sensors IKA HABITAT Cell Control Tower with additional CO2, conductivity, and turbidity sensor options for enhanced cell culture monitoring and control.
- Bioreactor Unit for Photo Fermentation with Additional Sensors IKA Photo ferment control tower with LED panels for photobioreactor applications, transforming HABITAT research bioreactor for specialized light-integrated fermentation processes.
- Bioreactor Unit for Fermentation with Additional Sensors IKA HABITAT Ferment control tower for fermentation applications with CO2, conductivity, and turbidity sensor connectivity options.
- Immersion Circulator IKA IC control High-temperature immersion circulator for open and covered water baths up to 250 degrees C with Wireless Controller (WiCo), pressure/suction pump, and USB/RS232 interfaces.
- Stirrer Overhead IKA EUROSTAR 100 Control With HUB Package Universal laboratory stirrer for advanced mixing up to 100 litres H2O and viscosities up to 70,000 mPas, with high-precision torque measurement, viscosity calculation, and wireless/ethernet connectivity.
- Stirrer Overhead IKA EUROSTAR 60 Digital Package Overhead stirrer package for mixing tasks up to 60 litres H2O with torque trend measurement, brushless motor, IP54 protection, and ISO Class 7/8 cleanroom compliance.
- Lab Essentials Range (Consumables, Glassware, Chemicals, PPE) Broad catalogue of laboratory consumables and essentials including apparel, autoclave tape, bags, beakers, bench protectors, bottles, brushes, burettes, chemicals, chromatography supplies, containers, crucibles, cuvettes, cylinders, desiccators, dishes, filtration, flasks, funnels, gloves, indicator strips, glassware, jacks, jugs, loops/spreaders, mats, metalware, microscopy, parafilm, petri dishes, pipette tips, pipettes, racks, reagent reservoirs, scoops, sterile spoons, stirring bars, stoppers, swabs, syringes/needles, thermometry, timers, trolleys, tubes, tubing, vials, watch glasses, water sampling, weigh boats, and wipes. Sold to Australian laboratories with no minimum order fees.
- Service and Repairs Service and repair offering for laboratory equipment sold by the company, supporting Australian customers with after-sales maintenance.
Quantifiable outcome
- 99.72% order accuracy maintained
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Companies that use Labtek
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Labtek technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Labtek partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- LabCo ScientificcoreLabCo Scientific Pty Ltd ACN 622 896 593 was introduced in September 2023 as the successor to Labtek Pty Ltd, which closed after 34 years of serving the Australian scientific community. The new entity continues operations with renewed commitment to the scientific community.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves1 record
Expansion highlights4 records
Labtek competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Bio-Rad Laboratories: Global life science research and clinical diagnostics manufacturer and supplier. Comparable to LabCo in serving research and clinical labs with instruments and consumables, though Bio-Rad sells primarily through direct and large-channel partners rather than regional distributors.
- Avantor (including VWR): Global distributor of lab products and services with strong presence in Australia. Overlaps directly with LabCo in serving research and pharma customers with equipment and consumables, and competes on procurement contracts and catalog breadth.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global life-sciences tools and lab supplies giant with a comprehensive catalog of equipment, consumables, reagents, and services. Competes with LabCo in Australia on breadth and enterprise pricing, though typically via offshore fulfillment rather than same-day local despatch.
- Merck (Sigma-Aldrich / MilliporeSigma): Global lab supplies and analytical instruments provider serving research, pharma, and diagnostics customers. Comparable to LabCo in target customer profile and breadth of lab essentials, but operates at vastly larger scale and competes primarily on catalog depth.
Others
- IKA Works: German manufacturer of laboratory, analytical, and process equipment whose products (HABITAT bioreactors, EUROSTAR stirrers, INC incubators) form the core of LabCo's premium catalog. Directly comparable as the principal supplier whose commercial terms and product roadmap shape LabCo's economics.
Direct peers
- Cole-Parmer (Antylia Scientific): Distributor of laboratory equipment and supplies serving Australia and globally. Directly comparable to LabCo in product categories (balances, stirrers, circulators, incubators), customer profile, and distribution-led business model, with similar same-day despatch positioning.
- Eppendorf: Manufacturer of premium laboratory equipment including bioreactors, shakers, and liquid handling systems, with direct and distributor sales channels globally. Comparable to LabCo in the equipment categories offered, though Eppendorf sells directly while LabCo distributes competing IKA lines.
Regional players
- ChemSupply Australia: Australian distributor of laboratory chemicals, reagents, and consumables. Comparable to LabCo as a domestic Australian lab supplies distributor with similar customer base, though more focused on chemicals than equipment.
- Pathtech: Australian distributor of clinical diagnostics and laboratory equipment, particularly for pathology and research markets. Directly comparable to LabCo in Australia-only distribution, pathology/microbiology customer focus, and equipment-plus-consumables model.
- SciTech Pty Ltd: Australian scientific equipment distributor covering laboratory, life sciences, and industrial applications. Comparable to LabCo as a domestic distributor of branded laboratory equipment, with similar target verticals and customer mix.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Labtek social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Labtek leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Labtek funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Labtek M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Labtek
What does Labtek do?
LabCo Scientific distributes branded laboratory equipment and consumables to the Australian scientific community through an e-commerce platform. The catalogue spans IKA bioreactors, incubator shakers, overhead stirrers, and immersion circulators alongside lab essentials such as glassware, chemicals, PPE, and consumables, with same-day despatch and no minimum order requirements.
Is Labtek a public or private company?
Labtek is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Labtek founded?
Labtek was founded in 2023. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Labtek based?
Labtek is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does Labtek make money?
One revenue line is on record: laboratory Equipment and Supplies Sales.
Who are Labtek's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Bio-Rad Laboratories, Avantor (including VWR), Thermo Fisher Scientific and Merck (Sigma-Aldrich / MilliporeSigma). IKA Works is listed as an others. Direct peers are Cole-Parmer (Antylia Scientific) and Eppendorf. Regional players are ChemSupply Australia, Pathtech and SciTech Pty Ltd.
Does Labtek have an API?
No public API is recorded for Labtek.
What industry is Labtek in?
Labtek's product category is Laboratory Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAGAIAC, General Lab Equipment (Centrifuges, Incubators, Shakers, Ovens), with a secondary code of HLAGAIAH, Laboratory Consumables & Plasticware (Tips, Tubes, Plates, Filters). Its NAICS code is 334516 and its SIC code is 3821.