Pragolab

What Pragolab does

Pragolab s.r.o. is a Czech Republic–headquartered B2B distributor of advanced analytical laboratory instrumentation, founded in 1991 and operating in the Czech Republic and Slovakia markets. The company functions as the exclusive regional representative for multiple global manufacturers—principally Thermo Fisher Scientific, plus CTC Analytics (PAL Systems, since March 2012), Bio-Logic SAS, Hielscher Ultrasonics, GE Power & Water (TOC analyzers), TE Instruments, Markes, GASPOROX, Plasmion, EL-CELL, Cordouan, and several others—distributing chromatography (HPLC/UHPLC/Gas Chromatography), mass spectrometry (quadrupole, triple quadrupole, Orbitrap Astral, ICP-MS), elemental analysis (ICP-OES, AAS, ICP-MS, XRF, CHNS/O), molecular spectroscopy (FT-IR, UV-VIS, benchtop NMR), surface analysis (XPS, including the 2025 Hypulse system with femtosecond laser ablation), electron microscopy (Semplor NANOS desktop SEM launched 2025), rheology, and sample preparation equipment, complemented by consumables (columns, vials, SPE materials) and proprietary vendor software platforms (Chromeleon, Avantage, TraceFinder, EC Lab, Qtegra, RheoWin).

The business model is dual: capital equipment distribution (hardware sales of six- and seven-figure instruments) plus recurring service, maintenance, training, and consumable revenue tied to the installed base. Pricing is quote-based, generated through a website consultation form, consistent with enterprise sales cycles for research, pharmaceutical, environmental, food safety, and industrial quality-control laboratories—the five horizontal customer segments Pragolab targets. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales, recurring technical schools (HPLC School, ICP-OES courses, the 27th Mass Spectrometry School at Wellness Hotel Frymburk in 2026), and a content marketing library of more than 40 technical articles acting as top-of-funnel demand generation.

Pragolab has sustained operations for over three decades and was admitted to Thermo Fisher Scientific's Gold GC Priority Club in 2014, a designation reserved for distributors exceeding $1 million in gas chromatography sales. With 51-100 employees and a territory-constrained footprint, Pragolab is best characterized as a deep-technical regional channel partner whose competitive position depends on supplier relationships, application expertise, and the long-tail recurring economics of an installed analytical instrument base across Central European laboratories.

Name

Pragolab

Legal name

Pragolab s.r.o.

Website

https://pragolab.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pragolab s.r.o. is a Czech B2B distributor of advanced analytical laboratory instrumentation, founded in 1991, serving research, pharmaceutical, environmental, food safety, and industrial laboratories in the Czech Republic and Slovakia through exclusive distribution partnerships with global manufacturers including Thermo Fisher Scientific, CTC Analytics, Bio-Logic, and Hielscher.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ceska

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Equipment Distribution: Pragolab generates revenue primarily through distribution of laboratory instruments and analytical equipment from international manufacturers to laboratories in Czech Republic and Slovakia. The company acts as exclusive distributor for multiple brands including Thermo Scientific products.
2. Service and Maintenance: The company provides service, maintenance, and technical support for the distributed instrumentation, including training courses and technical seminars.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pragolab s.r.o. is an exclusive distributor of laboratory analytical instruments and equipment for the Czech Republic and Slovakia markets. The company supplies chromatography systems (HPLC, UHPLC, GC), mass spectrometers (GC-MS, ICP-MS, Orbitrap), elemental analyzers (ICP-OES, AAS, XRF), spectroscopy instruments (FT-IR, UV-VIS, NMR, XPS), rheometers, electron microscopes, and sample preparation equipment from international manufacturers including Thermo Fisher Scientific, CTC Analytics, Bio-Logic, and Hielscher. Pragolab complements its product portfolio with technical service, maintenance, application support, and professional training courses.

Product overview

Pragolab is a Czech laboratory equipment distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of analytical instruments and laboratory technology solutions. The product range centers on Thermo Scientific and related brand instruments organized into key categories: Chromatography systems including HPLC/UHPLC (Vanquish series: Core, Flex, Horizon, Neo, Duo), gas chromatography (GC TRACE 1600/1610/1310), and ion chromatography; Mass Spectrometry systems combining chromatography with MS detection (GC-MS with ISQ 7610, TSQ 9610 triple quadrupole, Orbitrap Exploris; HPLC-MS; ICP-MS iCAP Q); Elemental Analysis including ICP-OES (iCAP PRO series), AAS (iCE 3300), XRF (ARL 9900), CHNS/O analyzers, and TOC/AOX analyzers; Molecular Spectroscopy including FT-IR (Nicolet iS50), UV-VIS spectrometers, and NMR (picoSpin 45/80 MHz); Surface Analysis via XPS spectrometers (Hypulse with fs-laser ablation, Nexsa G2 with Raman integration, K-Alpha); Electron Microscopy with Semplor NANOS desktop SEM; Rheology and Viscosity including HAAKE MARS rheometers, Viscotester iQ, and Process 11 extruder; Sample Preparation with Hielscher ultrasonic homogenizers, PAL automated samplers, Sigma centrifuges, and Martin Christ lyophilizers; and specialized analyzers for air quality, electrochemistry (Bio-Logic), and petroleum/gas analysis. The offering is completed with comprehensive consumables including LC, GC, and IC columns, vials, SPE materials, and PAL system accessories. Chromeleon software serves as the unified platform for chromatography control across multiple instrument types.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vanquish HPLC/UHPLC Systems High-performance liquid chromatography systems including Vanquish Core (700 bar), Vanquish Flex UHPLC (1000 bar), Vanquish Horizon UHPLC (1500 bar), Vanquish Neo nanoHPLC (1500 bar, nano-flow), and Vanquish Duo (dual/tandem LC). Features Chromeleon software and multiple detection options including UV-VIS, DAD, FLD, electrochemical, Corona CAD, and MS detection for pharmaceutical, environmental, food safety, and research laboratories.
• Gas Chromatography Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• 46× better nitrogen detection with thin-window EDS technology on Semplor NANOS

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• CTC Analytics AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2012Pragolab assumed representation of PAL System from CTC Analytics AG Zwingen from March 1, 2012. PAL Systems are automated sample preparation and injection systems for GC, HPLC, and MS applications.
• Thermo Fisher ScientificcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPragolab is the exclusive distributor for Thermo Scientific laboratory instruments including chromatography systems (HPLC, GC), mass spectrometers, elemental analyzers (AAS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS), and spectroscopy equipment in Czech Republic and Slovakia.
• Bio-Logic SAScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPragolab became exclusive distributor for electrochemical instrumentation, potentiostats, and accessories from Bio-Logic SAS France for Czech Republic and Slovakia. Bio-Logic is a leading European and world leader in electrochemical instrumentation.
• Hielscher Ultrasonics GmbHmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHielscher Ultrasonics GmbH is a significant world manufacturer of innovative ultrasonic devices for laboratory and industrial use. Pragolab expanded its product portfolio to include Hielscher ultrasonic homogenizers for sample preparation applications.
• GE Power and Water – Analytical InstrumentsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTOC (Total Organic Carbon) analyzers utilizing innovative measurement technology became part of Pragolab's sales program through agreement with GE Power and Water.
• MemBrain (Membránové inovační centrum)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemBrain opened a unique Membrane Innovation Center in Stráž pod Ralskem offering state-of-the-art conditions for industrial research. Pragolab, as supplier of the majority of laboratory equipment, was a guest at the ceremonial opening.
• Spektroskopická společnost Jana Marka MarciminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPragolab became a general sponsor of the Spectroscopic Society of Jan Marek Marci, alongside other Thermo Fisher Scientific representatives.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH: Berlin-based specialist manufacturer of HPLC and FPLC systems, components, and SMB technology serving pharmaceutical and biotech laboratories across Europe. Highly comparable to a major slice of Pragolab's chromatography-focused offering (Vanquish HPLC/UHPLC, EvoSep, etc.).
• Th. Geyer GmbH & Co. KG: Long-established German laboratory supplies distributor offering chemicals, consumables, and lab equipment through multi-channel distribution. Direct peer to Pragolab in operating model (multi-brand lab distributor), European regional customer base, and emphasis on supporting research and industrial labs.
• Carl Roth GmbH + Co. KG: German manufacturer and distributor of laboratory chemicals, consumables, and small equipment with a broad catalog serving research, academic, and industrial laboratories. Closely comparable to Pragolab in catalog breadth, B2B customer base, and emphasis on serving Central European lab customers across multiple product categories.
• Hach Company: Global manufacturer of water and laboratory analytical instruments and reagents, particularly strong in environmental testing, drinking water analysis, and trace metal detection. Comparable to Pragolab at the use-case level (Thames Water ICP instrumentation deployment) and in environmental/water analysis product category serving CZ/SK utilities and environmental labs.
• Analytik Jena AG: Germany-based manufacturer and supplier of analytical instrumentation spanning elemental analysis, spectroscopy, and life science instruments. Comparable to Pragolab in product category (analytical instruments for environmental, pharma, and research labs) and in European regional market focus.
• Lab Logistics Group (LLG): European laboratory supplies distribution network headquartered in Germany that aggregates multi-brand lab products for institutional customers across Europe. Closest direct peer to Pragolab in distribution model, customer base (academic and industrial labs), and channel approach to multi-brand analytical consumables and instruments.

Broad incumbents

• Fisher Scientific (Thermo Fisher): Global laboratory supplies and instruments distribution division of Thermo Fisher Scientific, serving virtually all major lab product categories worldwide. Sister channel to Pragolab's Thermo Scientific partnership and the broadest incumbent against which Pragolab competes as a regional alternative for CZ/SK customers.
• DKSH Holding Ltd. Swiss-listed market expansion services company specializing in distribution, marketing, and after-sales services for consumer goods, healthcare, and specialty products across Asia-Pacific and Europe. Comparable to Pragolab in distribution-as-a-service model for premium brands entering regional markets, though at vastly larger scale and broader category footprint.
• Avantor (VWR): Global distribution and manufacturing company serving the laboratory and biopharma markets with a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. Direct competitive overlap with Pragolab in laboratory supplies and instruments distribution to pharma, research, and industrial customers, though Avantor operates at vastly larger scale and broader geographic scope.
• Shimadzu Europa: European arm of Shimadzu Corporation, a major Japanese manufacturer of analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC, MS, spectroscopy) with own direct sales and service network across Europe. Comparable to Pragolab in chromatography and spectroscopy product categories and European customer base, though Shimadzu owns its technology rather than distributing third-party brands.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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