HPC Standards

What HPC Standards does

HPC Standards GmbH is a German specialty chemicals manufacturer and distributor of high-purity analytical reference standards, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cunnersdorf, Germany. The company focuses exclusively on residue analysis applications, producing certified reference materials for pesticides, veterinary products, their metabolites, stable isotope-labeled derivatives, qNMR standards, and food-related chemicals (mycotoxins, food additives). It is accredited as a Reference Material Producer under ISO 17034 by DAkkS (accreditation D-RM-20844-01-00) and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification from TÜV, positioning it as a credible supplier to regulated analytical laboratories. Its core technology encompasses synthesis and characterization of high-purity organic compounds, including the specialized capability of stable isotope labeling, with products delivered as neat materials or pre-prepared solutions in various concentrations and solvents.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model anchored by an e-commerce storefront with full catalog, account management, and custom quote capabilities, complemented by an international distributor network and a dedicated US-facing shop (hpc-standards.us). Its primary customer segments are food safety testing laboratories and environmental analysis laboratories performing residue monitoring, with a secondary segment in pharmaceutical and veterinary drug residue testing. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of reference materials and custom synthesis services, with quote-based pricing that is not publicly disclosed. The company has indicated ongoing investment in operational capacity, including an EU-funded (ERFE) energy-efficient laboratory building project, and has expanded its product portfolio with ISO 17034 qNMR standards. No ownership, funding, or revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

HPC Standards

Legal name

HPC Standards GmbH

Website

https://hpc-standards.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HPC Standards GmbH is a German ISO 17034-accredited manufacturer and distributor of high-purity analytical reference standards for pesticide, veterinary, and food residue analysis, serving food and environmental testing laboratories worldwide through e-commerce and distributor channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Analytical Reference Materials

SIC

Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)

akta.pro primary industry

Chemical Standards & Calibration Solutions (Food Chemistry) (AFALAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pesticide Residue Testing (MRLs, Multi-Residue Methods) (AFALAFAA), Veterinary Drug & Antibiotic Residue Testing (AFALAFAB)

Keywords

• Analytical reference materials
• Pesticide residue standards
• Stable isotope compounds
• Veterinary drug standards
• Certified reference materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Cunnersdorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Reference Materials Sales: Sale of high-purity analytical reference materials including pesticides, veterinary products, metabolites, and stable isotope-labelled compounds. Products available as neat material and single solutions in various concentrations and solvents.
2. Custom Synthesis Services: Custom manufacturing of reference materials to meet specific customer requirements and specifications.
3. Custom Quote Requests: Tailored pricing and product solutions for specific customer needs and bulk orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

HPC Standards GmbH manufactures and distributes high-purity analytical reference materials for residue analysis, including reference standards for pesticides, veterinary products and pharmaceuticals, their metabolites, stable isotope-labelled derivatives, qNMR standards, and food-related chemicals. The ISO 9001 certified and ISO 17034 accredited company offers these materials as neat material and as single solutions in various concentrations and solvents, complemented by a custom synthesis service for non-standard reference materials tailored to individual customer specifications.

Product overview

HPC Standards GmbH is a manufacturer and distributor of high-purity analytical reference standards for residue analysis. The company operates as an ISO 9001 certified and ISO 17034 accredited organization. Their core product portfolio consists of reference materials for pesticides, veterinary products (including their metabolites), and stable isotope-labeled compounds. The product line also includes qNMR Standards and food-related chemicals. Reference materials are available as neat material and as single solutions in various concentrations and solvents. The company also offers Custom Synthesis services for individual customer requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pesticide Reference Materials High-purity analytical reference standards for pesticide residue analysis, available as neat material and single solutions in various concentrations and solvents, for analytical laboratories performing residue testing on food and environmental samples.
• Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Reference Materials High-purity analytical reference standards for veterinary product and pharmaceutical residue analysis, including metabolites and degradation products, intended for QC laboratories and residue testing facilities.
• Stable Isotope-Labeled Compounds High-purity stable isotope-labeled derivatives for use as internal standards in analytical residue analysis, enabling accurate quantification by mass spectrometry and related techniques.
• qNMR Standards Quantitative Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (qNMR) reference standards certified to ISO 17034 for accurate analytical quantification, a new product category in the HPC Standards portfolio.
• Food-Related Chemicals Reference materials for food contamination analysis, including mycotoxins and food additives, for food testing laboratories.
• Custom Synthesis Bespoke synthesis service for non-standard reference materials tailored to individual customer specifications and requirements, offered to analytical laboratories with specialized needs not covered by the standard catalog.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Restek Corporation: US-based manufacturer of chromatography columns, accessories, and certified reference standards for food and environmental residue analysis. Highly comparable to HPC in product type (CRMs for pesticide/vet residue work), end customers (analytical labs), and distribution model.
• Toronto Research Chemicals (TRC): Canadian manufacturer of analytical reference standards with strong custom synthesis capabilities for pharmaceuticals, metabolites, and impurities. Comparable niche size and product profile to HPC, particularly in custom and non-catalog CRMs.
• Chiron AS: Norwegian reference standard and isotope supplier with a similar focus on small-batch, high-purity compounds and custom synthesis for analytical laboratories. Comparable scope to HPC's niche CRM and isotope business.
• Cambridge Isotope Laboratories (CIL): Global leader in stable isotope-labeled compounds used as internal standards in mass spectrometry and NMR. Directly comparable to HPC's stable-isotope product line, but at much larger scale and broader catalog.
• AccuStandard: US-based manufacturer of certified reference standards for environmental, food safety, and pharmaceutical analysis. Closely comparable niche, catalog scope, and customer base to HPC.
• LGC Standards (Dr. Ehrenstorfer): European reference material producer with the Dr. Ehrenstorfer brand specializing in pesticide and veterinary residue CRMs. Direct overlap with HPC's core catalog and accreditation-backed offerings, though at significantly larger scale.
• IsoSciences (C/D/N Isotopes): US manufacturer of stable isotope-labeled compounds and reference standards used in pharmaceutical and environmental LC-MS analysis. Comparable scope and customer overlap with HPC's isotope-labeled product line.

Broad incumbents

• Cerilliant (Sigma-Aldrich / Merck): Specialty reference standard brand within Merck/MilliporeSigma focusing on pharmaceutical, drug-of-abuse, and veterinary CRMs. Directly overlapping catalog category with HPC's pharmaceutical/veterinary product line.
• Merck / MilliporeSigma (Sigma-Aldrich): The dominant global analytical chemistry supplier with a broad portfolio that includes pesticide, veterinary, and isotope-labeled reference standards under the Sigma-Aldrich, Cerilliant, and Supelco brands. Overlaps with HPC but competes as part of a much wider consumables and instrument portfolio.

Emerging players

• ARMAR Isotopes: Swiss-based supplier of NMR solvents and stable isotope-labeled reference materials. Listed by HPC as a cross-referral partner and operates in the adjacent isotope/NMR-standards space HPC is now entering with qNMR.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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