Ortoalresa

What Ortoalresa does

Ortoalresa (legal name: Álvarez Redondo, S.A.) is a privately held Spanish manufacturer founded around 1949-1950, headquartered in Daganzo de Arriba (Madrid), that designs and produces laboratory centrifuges for regulated end-uses. The portfolio spans floorstanding, benchtop, refrigerated, ventilated, and heated centrifuges organized by application series — Digicen 22, Consul 22, Digtor 22 (petroleum/oil testing), Magnus 22 (clinical/blood banks), Biocen 22, Bioprocen 22 R, Dilitcen 22 R, Cyto 22 (cytometry), Plasma 22, Lacter 21 (dairy), Vetcen (veterinary), and compact Unicen 21 / Microcen 24 / Minicen models — together with accessories (rotors, adapters, rolling tables) and a proprietary GRS (Gas Release System) for aerosol safety. Core technology centres on microprocessor-controlled brushless induction motors, TFT colour touch screens (7-inch), PCBS programmable acceleration/braking (up to 175 ramps), ULS imbalance detection, automatic rotor recognition, refrigerated chambers down to -20°C and heated chambers up to +80°C, and a WiFi-based SmartConnect app for remote monitoring. Certifications include ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001 and compliance with IVDR (EU) 2017/746, ASTM, API, ISO and DIN standards.

The company sells hardware via a quote-based model (no public pricing), supported by a 6-step online Centrifuge Configurator and downloadable catalogues that enable buyer self-qualification before sales engagement. Distribution combines a worldwide network of specialized distributors with personalized pre-/post-sales support and a direct enterprise sales motion (dedicated commercial, technical service, and marketing departments). End-markets are diversified across blood banks, petroleum testing laboratories, clinical diagnostics, biotechnology, environmental testing, food, and veterinary diagnostics, with primary verticals being blood banks and petroleum/oil testing. Growth levers in 2025 include the SmartConnect connected-equipment platform, EU (Next Generation EU and FEDER) co-financed digitalization, ICEX-Next export development, and an enhanced warranty (3 years equipment, 10 years spare parts). Ortoalresa operates with 11-50 employees, is owner-operated (no disclosed VC/PE backing), and reports a one-week average delivery time in 2024-2025 supported by finished-goods inventory and dynamic material acquisition.

Name

Ortoalresa

Legal name

Álvarez Redondo, S.A.

Website

https://ortoalresa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ortoalresa (Álvarez Redondo, S.A.) is a privately held Spanish manufacturer of laboratory centrifuges serving blood banks, petroleum testing, clinical diagnostics, biotechnology, food, environmental, and veterinary laboratories worldwide through specialized distributors and direct sales, with 70+ years of European manufacturing heritage and proprietary safety and control systems (PCBS, ULS, GRS) under ISO 13485 and ISO 14001 certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Centrifuges

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

General Lab Equipment (Centrifuges, Incubators, Shakers, Ovens) (HLAGAIAC)

Keywords

• Laboratory centrifuges
• Centrifuge manufacturing
• Lab equipment
• Benchtop centrifuges
• Refrigerated centrifuges

Headquarters

HQ city

Daganzo De Arriba

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Centrifuge Hardware Sales: Sale of laboratory centrifuges including floor-standing, benchtop, refrigerated, ventilated, and heated models, along with accessories such as rotors, adapters, rolling tables, and the Gas Release System.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ortoalresa (Álvarez Redondo, S.A.) designs, manufactures, and sells laboratory centrifuges and related accessories used by clinical, research, biotechnology, petroleum, food, environmental, and veterinary laboratories. The portfolio spans floor-standing, benchtop, refrigerated, ventilated, and heated centrifuge models with proprietary safety and control features, complemented by a WiFi-based remote monitoring app and an online equipment configurator.

Product overview

Ortoalresa (Álvarez Redondo, S.A.) is a European manufacturer of laboratory centrifuges with over 70 years of experience and worldwide presence. The product portfolio centers on laboratory centrifuges organized into multiple series: the Digicen 22 and Consul 22 series (TFT touchscreen models), Digtor 22 series for petroleum/oil testing applications including Digtor 22 C variants with GRS safety system, Magnus 22 floorstanding centrifuges for clinical applications, Biocen 22/Bioprocen 22 R for general applications, and specialized models including Cyto 22 (cytometry), Plasma 22 (plasma separation), Lacter 21 (milk testing), and Vetcen (veterinary). Supporting accessories include Rolling Tables for mobility and the GRS (Gas Release System) for aerosol safety. The company also offers non-centrifuge laboratory equipment (ball mills, sieve shakers, distillers). SmartConnect is a proprietary WiFi-based app enabling remote monitoring of compatible centrifuges. A Centrifuge Configurator tool helps customers select equipment based on specific parameters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SmartConnect: Free app for remote monitoring and management of laboratory equipment
• REI System

Products and services

• Digicen 22 Series Centrifuge series featuring a 7-inch TFT color touch screen, up to 100 programmable memories, PCBS acceleration/braking system with 175 selectable ramps, ULS imbalance detection, and WiFi connectivity to the SmartConnect app for laboratory sample processing.
• Consul 22 Series Centrifuge series with TFT color touch screen, PCBS progressive braking system, ULS imbalance detection, and SmartConnect WiFi connectivity for remote monitoring of laboratory workloads.
• Digtor 22 Series Centrifuge series designed for oil and petrol applications in accordance with international standards including ASTM, API, ISO, and DIN. Available in heated or ventilated models with pre-installation for the optional GRS gas release system.
• Digtor 22 C Series Specialized heated centrifuge for petroleum and oil testing with capacity for 4 x 100 ml tubes (8-inch, 6-inch, trace, and finger tubes), compliant with ASTM D91, D96, D893, D1796, API 2542, API 2548, and related standards. Optional GRS (Gas Release System) for aerosol safety.
• Magnus 22 Series Floorstanding centrifuges with maximum capacity of 4 x 750 ml and maximum speed of 14,300 RPM / 21,948 xg. Available in ventilated (Magnus 22) and refrigerated (Magnus 22 R) variants with temperature range -20°C to 40°C, designed for clinical applications with rotors for blood bags and extraction tubes.
• Biocen 22 Series General application benchtop centrifuge with LCD screen, PCBS progressive braking system, temperature control, and 16 programmable memories for life sciences laboratories.
• Bioprocen 22 R Refrigerated benchtop centrifuge with LCD screen, PCBS system, and temperature control for biological sample processing in research and clinical laboratories.
• Dilitcen 22 R Refrigerated benchtop centrifuge with TFT touch screen for temperature-sensitive applications requiring precise cooling in laboratory environments.
• Cyto 22 Specialized centrifuge for cytometry applications with TFT touch screen interface and compatibility with rolling tables.
• Plasma 22 Centrifuge designed for plasma separation applications with LCD screen and temperature control for clinical and diagnostic use.
• Lacter 21 Specialized centrifuge for milk and dairy testing applications with LCD screen for food industry laboratories.
• Vetcen Centrifuge designed for veterinary laboratory applications with LED screen for small to medium capacity benchtop processing.
• Unicen 21 Compact benchtop centrifuge with LED screen, suitable for general laboratory use with lower height for easy access.
• Microcen 24 Small footprint benchtop centrifuge with LED screen for space-constrained laboratory environments.
• Minicen Compact centrifuge for small-scale laboratory applications, excluded from the standard 3-year warranty / 10-year spare parts coverage effective January 1, 2025.
• SmartConnect Free mobile application for remote monitoring and management of laboratory centrifuges, enabling users to view equipment working information via WiFi connection on PC, tablet, or mobile phone.
• GRS (Gas Release System) Safety accessory for Digtor 22 C petroleum testing centrifuges that removes aerosol gases from the chamber to a safe area, creating suction of 10 L/min at 2 bar pressure to reduce explosion risk and prevent user inhalation of vapors.
• Rolling Tables Mobile tables with four 360° rotating wheels and brake system for positioning and moving centrifuges, available in two heights for different space requirements.
• Ball Mill Laboratory ball mill for grinding and homogenizing samples in research and quality control applications.
• Sieve Shaker and Sieves Equipment for particle size analysis and separation using standardized sieve stacks in laboratory and quality control environments.
• Distillers Water distillation equipment for laboratory water purification applications.
• Centrifuge Configurator Online 6-step tool for configuring centrifuges based on parameters including type (ventilated/refrigerated/heated), location, tube type, rotor speed, number of positions, and rotor type (swinging or angular) to obtain customized equipment selection.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average delivery time of 1 week in 2024-2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ECOSIMELEC FoundationcoreOthersOrtoalresa complies with WEEE Directives (2012/19/EU) for management of waste electrical and electronic equipment, forming part of the Foundation ECOASIMELEC as an integrated WEEE management system. This partnership ensures proper end-of-life collection and recycling of electrical equipment for the company, its distribution chain, and end customers.
• ICEX (Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerOrtoalresa (Álvarez Redondo, S.A.) has participated in the ICEX-Next Export Initiation Program with support from ICEX and co-financing of European FEDER Funds. The purpose is to contribute to the international development of the company and its environment.
• Community of Madrid (Innovation Cheque Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrtoalresa participated in the Innovation Cheque Program of the Community of Madrid, supported by the Community of Madrid and co-financed by European FEDER Funds. The program promotes links and synergies between companies and knowledge generation centers including universities, research organizations, and technology development centers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Agilent Technologies: Global analytical instrument and life sciences company whose products are used alongside centrifuges in biotech, pharmaceutical, and clinical labs. An adjacent incumbent whose installed base overlaps with Ortoalresa's customer workflows.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global life sciences and lab equipment giant offering centrifuges (Sorvall brand) alongside a vast portfolio. Competes with Ortoalresa in clinical, biotech, and pharmaceutical labs as part of a much broader instrument and consumables offering.
• Beckman Coulter: Danaher-owned global life sciences instrumentation company with a major centrifuge product line. Overlaps with Ortoalresa's clinical, biotech, and blood bank verticals but operates at a far larger scale and broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Centurion Scientific: UK-based specialist manufacturer of benchtop and floor-standing laboratory centrifuges. Closely comparable to Ortoalresa as a mid-sized European centrifuge specialist targeting clinical, research, and industrial labs.
• Andreas Hettich: European (German) family-owned manufacturer of laboratory centrifuges with a similar long-heritage, owner-operated profile to Ortoalresa. Directly competes across benchtop, refrigerated, and floor-standing centrifuge categories for clinical and research customers.
• Sigma Laborzentrifugen: Germany-based manufacturer of laboratory centrifuges, including refrigerated, heated, and high-speed models for research, clinical, and industrial use. Closely comparable to Ortoalresa's product mix and European mid-market positioning.
• Eppendorf: German-headquartered global manufacturer of laboratory equipment including a leading line of centrifuges. Directly comparable to Ortoalresa across benchtop and floor-standing centrifuge SKUs serving biotech, clinical, and research labs.
• Kubota Corporation: Japanese manufacturer with a laboratory centrifuge business serving clinical and research applications. Comparable as a direct centrifuge specialist competing in similar verticals, though at a larger corporate scale.

Others

• Stirling Ultracold: Specialty manufacturer of ultra-low temperature and refrigeration equipment used in clinical and life science labs. An adjacent equipment provider whose products (refrigerated storage) are frequently co-located with Ortoalresa's refrigerated centrifuges in blood bank and clinical lab environments.

Emerging players

• Labnet International: Mid-sized laboratory equipment manufacturer offering a centrifuge line alongside other benchtop instruments. Comparable as a smaller-scale centrifuge specialist serving general research and clinical labs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Ortoalresa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ortoalresa

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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