What Katálysis Instrumentação Científica does

Katálysis Instrumentação Científica Ltda is a privately-held Brazilian scientific instrumentation distributor and authorized service provider, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Barueri (Alphaville), São Paulo state. The company serves environmental testing, food safety, petrochemical, and general analytical laboratories across Latin America, with a stated focus on automated sample preparation, chromatography accessories, gas generation, and precision liquid handling. Its core product portfolio comprises four exclusive regional franchises: LCTech (Germany) for automated dioxin, PCB, PFAS, and POP sample preparation systems (DEXTech Pure/Heat/16, X-TRACTION, FREESTYLE robotic platforms, D-EVA concentrators, EluCLEAN SPE columns); Da Vinci Laboratory Solutions / DVLS (Netherlands) for petroleum gas chromatography (LGI liquid gas injector, Fast Peroxide Analyzer, LowOx analyzers); Microlit (India) for liquid handling instruments (ULTIMUS, BEATUS bottle-top dispensers with patented Dual Inlet technology); and Peak Scientific (UK) for nitrogen and hydrogen gas generators used in LC-MS, GC, and GC-MS applications. The company also operates as an authorized Agilent Service Provider since March 2022, offering maintenance contracts and immediate-delivery parts for the Agilent installed base in Brazil.

The business model is a hybrid of specialized distribution and authorized service. Revenue is generated through capital equipment sales (LCTech, DVLS, Peak, Microlit), equipment rental under the "Katálysis Comércio e Locação" umbrella, Agilent service contracts and parts, and recurring consumables (SPE columns, dispensers, gas generator maintenance). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; engagement runs through direct sales via phone, email, WhatsApp Business, and seminars. The company was founded by former Agilent Technologies employees, giving it technical credibility and OEM relationships that anchor its laboratory automation and chromatography value proposition. Demand generation is driven by an active seminar and webinar program covering HPLC, GC, and automated sample preparation, often co-hosted with OEMs such as Shimadzu and LCTech.

The customer base skews toward regulated and technical buyers: government environmental laboratories (e.g., CETESB), global petroleum refineries (via DVLS LGI installed base since 2010), and general analytical labs across Latin America. The company positions itself as a one-stop shop for specialized laboratory automation, reducing the compliance burden for end customers by pre-validating products against international standards (US-EPA, ASTM, EN, ISO, DIN, EURL). With 11-50 employees and no disclosed funding or revenue, the company operates as a focused, profitable niche distributor rather than a venture-scale business.

Name

Katálysis Instrumentação Científica

Legal name

Katálysis Instrumentação Científica

Website

https://katalysisbrasil.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Katálysis is a Brazilian scientific instrumentation distributor and authorized Agilent service provider, distributing LCTech, Da Vinci, Microlit, and Peak Scientific products to environmental, petrochemical, and analytical laboratories across Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scientific Laboratory Instrumentation

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Analytical Instruments & Chromatography Systems (HLAGAIAA)

Keywords

• Analytical instruments
• Laboratory equipment
• Sample preparation
• Chromatography systems
• Laboratory gas generators

Headquarters

HQ city

Barueri

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Scientific equipment sales (LCTech, Da Vinci, Peak, Microlit lines): Sale of laboratory scientific instrumentation and consumables, including LCTech dioxin/PFAS analysis systems, DVLS chromatography solutions, Peak gas generators, and Microlit liquid handling instruments.
2. Equipment rental (Katálysis Comércio e Locação): The company operates under 'Katálysis Comércio e Locação' (Commerce and Rental), indicating equipment rental as a revenue stream alongside product sales.
3. Agilent equipment maintenance and service contracts: Since March 2022, Katálysis has been an authorized Agilent Service Provider, providing maintenance services for Agilent equipment including ASP. Service contacts managed via Agilent's [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected], with phone 0800 728-1405.
4. Agilent parts (immediate delivery): Sale of Agilent spare parts available for immediate delivery through the company's online store, as indicated on the 'Peças Agilent Entrega Imediata' page.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Katálysis Instrumentação Científica distributes and services specialized analytical laboratory instrumentation across Latin America, acting as the regional channel for LCTech automated sample-preparation systems (dioxin/PFAS), Da Vinci Laboratory Solutions (DVLS) chromatography for petroleum and gas analysis, Microlit liquid-handling instruments, and Peak Scientific gas generators. The company is also an authorized Agilent Service Provider, delivering equipment maintenance, spare parts and technical support for the Agilent installed base in the region.

Product overview

Katálysis Instrumentação Científica operates as a scientific instrumentation distributor and service provider for Latin America, offering a portfolio of specialized analytical instruments. The portfolio comprises LCTech (automated sample preparation systems for dioxin and PFAS analysis including DEXTech purification systems, D-EVA concentrators, X-TRACTION extractors, and FREESTYLE robotic platforms), Da Vinci Laboratory Solutions (DVLS chromatography solutions for liquefied gas injection and peroxide analysis), Microlit (precision liquid handling instruments including bottle-top dispensers), and Peak Scientific (gas generators). The company also provides maintenance services for Agilent equipment. These products serve environmental testing, food safety, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical laboratories across Brazil and Latin America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LCTech: High-tech solutions for dioxin and PFAS analysis, including DEXTech Pure, DEXTech Heat, DEXTech 16, D-EVA, X-TRACTION systems, and FREESTYLE robotic systems for automated sample preparation
• Da Vinci (DVLS)
• Microlit
• Peak Scientific

Products and services

• LCTech automated sample-preparation systems (dioxin, PCB, PFAS) Full LCTech portfolio for automated solid-phase cleanup, pressurized fluid extraction, parallel sample concentration and robotic PFAS/SPE sample preparation, distributed by Katálysis for environmental, food and feed testing laboratories across Latin America. Includes the DEXTech, D-EVA, X-TRACTION and FREESTYLE platforms plus EluCLEAN SPE columns.
• Da Vinci Laboratory Solutions (DVLS) chromatography systems DVLS chromatography solutions distributed by Katálysis for petroleum and petrochemical laboratories, including the LGI (Liquefied Gas Injector), Fast Peroxide Analyzer (FPA) and LowOx Analyzers for oxygenate determination in LPG and hydrocarbon streams, compliant with ASTM D7756, EN 16423, ASTM D7059, D7423, D7754 and UOP 960.
• Microlit precision liquid-handling instruments Microlit liquid-handling portfolio distributed by Katálysis across Latin America, including MICROLIT ULTIMUS bottle-top dispensers with patented Dual Inlet technology (India, EU, USA), MICROLIT BEATUS dispensers with springless and recirculation valves, electronic burettes, micropipettes and electronic pipette filling devices.
• Peak Scientific laboratory gas generators Peak Scientific nitrogen and hydrogen gas generators distributed by Katálysis to provide gas supply for LC-MS, GC and GC-MS analytical instruments in Latin American laboratories.
• Agilent authorized service and maintenance contracts Since March 2022 Katálysis operates as an authorized Agilent Service Provider, handling Agilent equipment maintenance (including ASP), individual service quotes, contract management and technical support referrals for Agilent customers in Brazil via [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] and 0800 728-1405.
• Agilent spare parts with immediate delivery (Peças Agilent Entrega Imediata) Agilent OEM spare parts stocked and sold for immediate delivery through the Katálysis online store, supporting Brazilian owners of Agilent HPLC, GC and GC-MS systems in minimizing instrument downtime.
• Katálysis equipment rental (Comércio e Locação) Equipment rental line operated under the registered entity Katálysis Comércio e Locação (CNPJ 14.448.178/0001-04), offering Latin American laboratories short-term access to analytical instruments beyond outright purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• DVLS LGI achieves detection limits of <0.1 mg/kg for individual impurities in liquefied gases; analysis completed in 20 minutes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Agilent TechnologiescoreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2022Since March 2022, Katálysis has been an authorized Agilent Service Provider, offering maintenance services for the Agilent product line (including ASP equipment). Katálysis handles service contracts, individual service quotes, and technical support referrals for Agilent customers in Brazil. Contact channels include [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], and phone 0800 728-1405.
• LCTech (Germany)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKatálysis is the Latin American distributor for LCTech products, including DEXTech Pure, DEXTech Heat, DEXTech 16, D-EVA, X-TRACTION, FREESTYLE robotic systems, EluCLEAN SPE columns, and PFAS analysis solutions. LCTech has been a leader in laboratory automation for dioxin and PFAS analysis since 1998.
• Da Vinci Laboratory Solutions (DVLS, Rotterdam, Netherlands)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKatálysis distributes DVLS chromatography solutions in Latin America, including the LGI (Liquid Gas Injector), Fast Peroxide Analyzer, and LowOx Analyzers. DVLS operates from Rotterdam, Netherlands and partners with Agilent, GERSTEL, VICI, and XOS.
• Peak Scientific (Scotland, UK)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKatálysis distributes Peak Scientific gas generators (nitrogen and hydrogen) for laboratory applications including LC-MS, GC, and GC-MS. Peak Scientific is a global innovator specializing in high-performance gas generators for laboratories worldwide.
• Microlit (India)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKatálysis distributes Microlit liquid handling instruments in Latin America, including bottle-top dispensers (MICROLIT ULTIMUS, MICROLIT BEATUS), micropipettes, and electronic pipette filling devices. Microlit has been at the forefront of innovation since 1991 with presence in 95+ countries.
• ShimadzuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShimadzu co-hosted a webinar with Katálysis and LCTech on September 2 discussing dioxins, furans, and PCBs in food and how to detect these contaminants. This was a joint educational event rather than a commercial partnership.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Microlit: Indian manufacturer of precision liquid handling instruments (bottle-top dispensers, micropipettes) distributed by Katálysis in Latin America. Comparable in product line and serves similar laboratory end markets.
• Peak Scientific: UK-based manufacturer of nitrogen and hydrogen gas generators for LC-MS, GC, and GC-MS applications. Distributed by Katálysis in Latin America; comparable in product category overlap with Katálysis's lab infrastructure offering.
• LCTech: German manufacturer of automated sample preparation systems for dioxin and PFAS analysis (DEXTech, FREESTYLE, X-TRACTION). Katálysis is its Latin American distributor; LCTech represents both a partner and a potential direct-sales threat.
• Da Vinci Laboratory Solutions (DVLS): Dutch chromatography solutions provider for petroleum/petrochemical analysis (LGI, FPA, LowOx). Katálysis distributes DVLS in Latin America; DVLS is both partner and potential competitive entrant if it expands its own regional channel.

Broad incumbents

• Agilent Technologies: Global manufacturer of analytical instruments, chromatography, and mass spectrometry systems. Katálysis is an authorized service provider for Agilent in Brazil, and Agilent is also an indirect competitor through direct sales and service channels in the region.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global life sciences and analytical instruments incumbent with broad chromatography, mass spectrometry, and lab automation offerings. Competes with Katálysis's distributed brands and could expand direct presence in Brazil.
• Shimadzu: Global manufacturer of analytical instruments including GC, HPLC, and mass spectrometry. Already collaborates with Katálysis on webinars and competes broadly for Latin American lab equipment customers across chromatography and spectroscopy.

Direct peers

• Nova Analítica: Brazilian distributor of scientific and analytical instruments serving laboratories across multiple industries. Direct competitor to Katálysis in the Brazilian analytical instrumentation market with overlapping product categories and customer segments.
• SPLABOR Equipamentos para Laboratórios: Brazilian laboratory equipment distributor offering scientific instruments, glassware, and consumables to industrial and research labs. Comparable in business model (multi-brand distribution) and target customer base within Brazil.
• Scienco: Brazilian scientific equipment distributor focused on chromatography, spectroscopy, and sample preparation instrumentation. Direct competitor offering comparable international brands and similar customer base to Katálysis in Brazil.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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