Uniparts
Uniparts México is a 30+ year specialty distributor of laboratory equipment, reagents, and consumables for life-science research, diagnostics, veterinary, academic, and pharmaceutical customers across Mexico, offering 25+ international brands plus maintenance, training, and flow cytometry services through five regional offices.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersMiguel Hidalgo, Mexico
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Uniparts does
Uniparts México (UNIPARTS MEXICO, S. A. DE C.V.) is a Mexico-based specialty distributor of laboratory equipment, materials, and reagents serving life-science research, clinical diagnostics, veterinary, academic, and pharmaceutical/biotech customers. Founded approximately in the mid-1990s and operating with 51-100 employees across five regional offices (Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Mérida, Querétaro) plus a retail location inside the UNAM university store, the company sources products from a portfolio of 25+ international manufacturers (including Miltenyi Biotec, Promega, Corning, Gilson, Takara Bio, IDT, Sigma-Aldrich/MilliporeSigma, Cytiva, DRG, and Werfen/Immucor) and resells them via direct field sales, a quote-based online catalog, and on-site academic retail.
The company's product catalog spans cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, diagnostics, cancerology, and veterinary applications, ranging from consumables and reagents to capital equipment such as Miltenyi Biotec MACSQuant Tyto flow cytometers, gentleMACS tissue dissociators, Ohaus moisture analyzers, and Bellco orbital shakers. Beyond distribution, Uniparts operates manufacturer-certified preventive and corrective maintenance services (including pólizas service contracts), offers proprietary training courses for laboratory professionals, and runs the UNIFLOW in-house flow cytometry sample-acquisition service using Miltenyi Biotec technology.
Revenue mechanics are quote-based, with no public pricing; sales executives follow up on catalog requests to convert orders. The model combines hardware sales, recurring consumables, and professional services. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, no M&A activity, no public ticker, and no disclosed ownership or management team details. Marketing relies on an educational scientific blog, newsletter subscriptions, conference participation, and training programs.
Uniparts firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Uniparts
- Legal name
- UNIPARTS MEXICO, S. A. DE C.V.
- Website
- https://uniparts.com.mx
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Uniparts México is a 30+ year specialty distributor of laboratory equipment, reagents, and consumables for life-science research, diagnostics, veterinary, academic, and pharmaceutical customers across Mexico, offering 25+ international brands plus maintenance, training, and flow cytometry services through five regional offices.
- Ownership category
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Uniparts industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Laboratory Equipment and Reagents Distribution
- NAICS
- Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Laboratory Consumables & Plasticware (Tips, Tubes, Plates, Filters) (HLAGAIAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Science & STEM Lab Equipment & Supplies (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Makerspaces) (EDAEAIAC)
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Where Uniparts is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Miguel Hidalgo
- HQ country
- Mexico
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices6 records
Markets served
Uniparts business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Product Sales: Sale of laboratory equipment, consumables, reagents, and materials for life sciences research and diagnostic applications. Products are sourced from international manufacturers and distributed through direct sales and regional offices.
- Laboratory Equipment Maintenance Services: Preventive and corrective maintenance services for laboratory equipment, including service contracts and pólizas for equipment from partner brands.
- Flow Cytometry Services (UNIFLOW): Sample acquisition service by flow cytometry, where customers submit samples for analysis and receive results.
- Training Courses: Theoretical and practical training courses for laboratory professionals, including free professional pipetting courses.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Quote-based pricing for all products |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Uniparts product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Uniparts distributes laboratory equipment, materials, consumables, and reagents for life science research and in vitro diagnostics in Mexico. The company sources products from more than 30 international manufacturers and delivers them to research, clinical, academic, veterinary, and pharmaceutical laboratories through regional sales offices and an online quote-based catalog. Beyond distribution, Uniparts provides value-added services including preventive/corrective equipment maintenance, manufacturer-certified service policies, flow cytometry sample acquisition (UNIFLOW), and professional training courses.
Product overview
Uniparts is a distributor of laboratory equipment, materials, and reagents for life sciences in Mexico with over 30 years of market presence. The company operates as a distribution platform offering products across multiple categories including Cell Biology (culture media, sera, supplements, cell culture surfaces), Molecular Biology (PCR reagents, DNA/RNA extraction kits, sequencing products), Diagnostics (ELISA kits, in vitro diagnostics), Immunology (antibodies, magnetic beads, flow cytometry reagents), Cancerology, and Veterinary products. Their product portfolio includes equipment from major international brands such as Miltenyi Biotec (MACSQuant Tyto flow cytometer, gentleMACS tissue dissociators), OHAUS (moisture analyzers), BELLCO (orbital shakers), Promega (luminometry and molecular biology reagents), Corning (cell culture products), and Gilson (pipettes and liquid handling). Beyond product distribution, Uniparts offers value-added services including UNIFLOW flow cytometry sample acquisition service, preventive and corrective equipment maintenance, service policies, and professional training courses. The company maintains nationwide coverage with offices in Mexico City (headquarters), Guadalajara, Monterrey, Merida, and Queretaro.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- UNIFLOW: Service for sample acquisition by flow cytometry offered by Uniparts México.
Products and services
- UNIFLOW Flow Cytometry Sample Acquisition Service Sample acquisition service by flow cytometry offered by Uniparts for clinical and research purposes using Miltenyi Biotec platforms.
- Preventive and Corrective Maintenance Service Maintenance services for laboratory equipment, including preventive maintenance to prevent future failures and corrective maintenance for diagnosing and repairing equipment malfunctions.
- Service Policies (Pólizas) Service policy packages for equipment from distributed brands, providing specialized manufacturer-certified coverage.
- Training Courses (Cursos) Theoretical and practical training courses for laboratory personnel covering scientific topics relevant to life science workflows.
- Laboratory Equipment Distribution Distribution of broad laboratory equipment line including orbital shakers, moisture analyzers, flow cytometers, dissociators, and cell counters sourced from brands including Miltenyi Biotec, OHAUS, and Bellco.
- Cell Biology Products Distribution of products for cell culture including culture media, sera, supplements, cell culture surfaces, and cell-based assays.
- Molecular Biology Products Distribution of reagents and kits for DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, sequencing, gene expression analysis, and protein research.
- Diagnostic Products Distribution of in vitro diagnostic products including ELISA kits, rapid tests, and reagents for clinical diagnostics.
- Immunology Products Distribution of products including antibodies, magnetic beads, flow cytometry reagents, and immunological assays.
- Cancerology Products Distribution of products for cancer research including reagents and equipment for oncology studies.
- Veterinary Products Distribution of diagnostic and research products for veterinary applications including animal health testing.
- MACSQuant Tyto Flow Cytometer Flow cytometer for cell analysis and sorting with integrated magnetic enrichment capability, distributed from Miltenyi Biotec.
- gentleMACS Octo Dissociator with Heaters Automated tissue dissociation system with heating capability for preparing single-cell suspensions from various tissue types, distributed from Miltenyi Biotec.
- OHAUS Moisture Analyzer MB90 Analytical moisture analyzer for determining moisture content in samples through automated weighing and heating, distributed from OHAUS.
- OHAUS Moisture Analyzer MB27 Moisture analyzer for laboratory moisture content determination with precision weighing, distributed from OHAUS.
- Bellco Orbital Shaker Comp 230V-51X51 Compact orbital shaker for mixing and shaking applications in laboratory settings, distributed from Bellco Glass.
Companies that use Uniparts
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Uniparts technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Uniparts partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Miltenyi BioteccoreMiltenyi Biotec is a core brand partnership for Uniparts. The company distributes Miltenyi's cell separation technologies including MACS magnetic cell separation, gentleMACS tissue dissociators, and MACSQuant flow cytometry analyzers. Products include specialized media, cytokines, antibodies coupled to magnetic beads, and flow cytometry reagents.
- PromegacorePromega is a major brand partnership providing molecular biology reagents including DNA/RNA isolation and purification systems (Maxwell RSC), GoTaq DNA polymerases, luciferase-based assays (NanoLuc, NanoBRET, NanoBiT technologies), cell viability and cytotoxicity assays, and Glomax/Quantus multimode plate readers.
- Corning Life SciencescoreCorning provides cell culture products including 2D and 3D cell culture surfaces, specialized coatings (CellBIND, Matrigel), media and sera, plastic consumables, filtration systems, pipettes, microplates, cryopreservation tubes, and general lab equipment.
- GilsoncoreGilson supplies manual liquid handling equipment including PIPETMAN micropipettes (mechanical and electronic), automated platforms, dispensers, and consumables including tips, reservoirs, and repetition dispensers. Also offers trade-in program for pipette renewal.
- Takara BiocoreTakara Bio provides molecular biology reagents including PrimeScript reverse transcriptases, DNA polymerases, cloning systems, gene expression systems, electrophoresis chambers, and products for synthetic biology applications.
- IDT (Integrated DNA Technologies)coreIDT is a leading supplier of DNA and RNA synthesis including oligonucleotides, gene fragments (GBlocks, GBlocks HiFi), CRISPR reagents, modified oligos, and sequencing tools for synthetic biology and genomics applications.
- DRG InternationalmajorDRG supplies ELISA kits for endocrinology, immunology, hematology, tumor markers, infectious diseases, growth factors, thyroid function, and bone metabolism testing.
- Sigma-AldrichmajorSigma-Aldrich (part of MilliporeSigma) provides analytical reagents, high-purity chemicals, biochemicals, and life science research products including genomics, proteomics, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical research materials.
- Falcon/CorningmajorFalcon brand (Corning) supplies plastic consumables for cell culture, flow cytometry, liquid handling, and in vitro fertilization applications.
- Axygen ScientificmajorAxygen (Corning) provides certified plastic consumables including DNAse/RNAse-free and pyrogen-free pipette tips, PCR supplies, immunoassay consumables, deep-well storage plates, and nucleic acid isolation kits (AxyPrep).
- CytivamajorCytiva supplies Hyclone cell culture media and sera, antibiotic/antimycotic solutions, and other life science products with a focus on supporting biopharmaceutical research and development.
- Stirling Ultracold/BioLife SolutionsmajorStirling Ultracold (BioLife Solutions) provides portable ultra-low temperature freezers and cold chain solutions for biological sample preservation and transport.
- Custom BiogenicsmajorCustom Biogenics supplies cryogenic storage products including boxes, tanks for liquid nitrogen transport, storage systems, and sample level probes for ultra-low temperature applications.
- Werfen/ImmucormajorWerfen (through Immucor) provides immunohematology instruments for anti-HLA antibody determination (PRA/Single Antigen), molecular HLA typing, Luminex-based platforms for transplant diagnostics and disease detection.
- AbclonalmajorAbclonal provides research reagents including antibodies and ELISA kits for protein detection, with products such as Osteoprotegerin (OPG) Human ELISA kit for bone metabolism research.
- Vienna LabmajorVienna Lab provides molecular diagnostics for mutation detection in cancer (KRAS, BRAF), pharmacogenetics, and genetic disorders using endpoint PCR, reverse hybridization, or real-time PCR technologies.
- ProMega/ProTransmajorProTrans provides molecular HLA typing solutions and ProMega offers high-purity reagents and chemicals meeting ACS standards for laboratory applications.
- OhausminorOhaus provides moisture analyzers (MB90, MB27) for laboratory analytical applications.
- Bellco GlassminorBellco Glass manufactures laboratory glassware and equipment including orbital shakers, serving pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries with ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management.
- Heathrow ScientificminorHeathrow Scientific supplies benchtop laboratory equipment and essentials including mini centrifuges, vortex mixers, colony counters, and micro weighing dishes for basic research applications.
- AmbiodermminorAmbioderm provides laboratory gloves including latex (eco-friendly), nitrile, and synthetic options in various sizes and presentations including sterile and non-sterile options.
- Genesig/PrimerDesignminorGenesig (PrimerDesign) provides real-time PCR assays for veterinary pathogen detection including rotavirus A, B, and C in swine and other animal health applications.
- EcoliDxminorEcoliDx provides PCR-based diagnostics for human and veterinary infectious diseases including respiratory infections, intestinal diseases, neuroinfections, HPV, HIV, and other pathogens.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves1 record
Expansion highlights5 records
Uniparts competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Genomica (part of PharmaMar group): Genomica is a Spain-based molecular diagnostics company with Latin America distribution presence for genetic testing and molecular biology reagents. Comparable to Uniparts as a regional player focused on molecular biology/diagnostics reagents serving Latin American markets, including Spanish-speaking geographies adjacent to Uniparts' Mexican base.
Direct peers
- DFG Biosystems: DFG Biosystems is a Mexico-based distributor of life science reagents, equipment, and consumables for research and clinical applications. Overlaps directly with Uniparts on cell biology, molecular biology, and diagnostic reagent distribution to Mexican academic and biotech customers.
- REISA (Representaciones e Investigadores): REISA is a long-established Mexican distributor of scientific laboratory instruments, reagents, and consumables serving universities, research centers, and industrial labs. Comparable to Uniparts in target market (Mexican life sciences customers), distribution model (multi-brand agency relationships), and regional footprint.
- Tinker Scientific: Tinker Scientific is a Mexico-based distributor of laboratory equipment, reagents, and consumables for life sciences and clinical diagnostics. Closely comparable to Uniparts in product categories served (cell biology, molecular biology, immunology), target customer base (research labs, hospitals, universities in Mexico), and multi-channel distribution model.
Broad incumbents
- Sartorius: Sartorius is a global bioprocessing and laboratory supplier serving pharma, biotech, and academic research customers with equipment, consumables, and services. Comparable to Uniparts as an incumbent in the Mexican life sciences market, particularly for bioprocess customers in Uniparts' pharma/biotech segment.
- Bio-Rad Laboratories: Bio-Rad is a global manufacturer and supplier of clinical diagnostics and life science research products, including PCR, flow cytometry, and cell biology reagents. Comparable to Uniparts as a broader incumbent whose Mexican customers overlap with Uniparts' research and diagnostic laboratory segments.
- Avantor (VWR): Avantor (parent of VWR) is a global distributor of laboratory products, equipment, and services with significant presence in Latin America. Comparable to Uniparts as a broad incumbent that competes in Mexican institutional procurement for research and clinical lab supplies through both direct and partner channels.
- Merck / MilliporeSigma: Merck (MilliporeSigma in life science) is a global supplier of analytical reagents, biochemicals, and laboratory consumables with direct Mexico operations. Relevant because Uniparts actually distributes Sigma-Aldrich products, but Merck's direct Mexican sales force represents a broad-incumbent competitive threat if it bypasses local distribution.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global life sciences tools and services giant with direct Mexico presence, offering analytical instruments, reagents, consumables, and laboratory services across all of Uniparts' product categories. Comparable as a broader incumbent that competes for the same Mexican institutional customers, sometimes via local distributor partnerships.
- Danaher (Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Leica): Danaher owns multiple life sciences brands (Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Leica Biosystems, etc.) that overlap with Uniparts' instrument and reagent portfolio, particularly flow cytometry and bioprocess. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose direct Mexico operations could pressure Uniparts' distribution role for shared brands like Cytiva.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks3 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about Uniparts
What does Uniparts do?
Uniparts distributes laboratory equipment, materials, consumables, and reagents for life science research and in vitro diagnostics in Mexico. The company sources products from more than 30 international manufacturers and delivers them to research, clinical, academic, veterinary, and pharmaceutical laboratories through regional sales offices and an online quote-based catalog. Beyond distribution, Uniparts provides value-added services including preventive/corrective equipment maintenance, manufacturer-certified service policies, flow cytometry sample acquisition (UNIFLOW), and professional training courses.
Is Uniparts a public or private company?
Uniparts is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Uniparts founded?
Uniparts was founded in 1994. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Uniparts based?
Uniparts is headquartered in Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico, in the Latin America region.
How does Uniparts make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are laboratory Equipment Maintenance Services, flow Cytometry Services (UNIFLOW) and training Courses.
Who are Uniparts's main competitors?
Genomica (part of PharmaMar group) is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are DFG Biosystems, REISA (Representaciones e Investigadores) and Tinker Scientific. Broad incumbents are Sartorius, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Avantor (VWR), Merck / MilliporeSigma, Thermo Fisher Scientific and Danaher (Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Leica).
Does Uniparts have an API?
No public API is recorded for Uniparts.
What industry is Uniparts in?
Uniparts's product category is Laboratory Equipment and Reagents Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAGAIAH, Laboratory Consumables & Plasticware (Tips, Tubes, Plates, Filters), with a secondary code of EDAEAIAC, Science & STEM Lab Equipment & Supplies (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Makerspaces). Its NAICS code is 423450 and its SIC code is 5047.