Anatech
Anatech Instruments is a South African scientific instrumentation distributor (founded 1982) that represents leading global brands across chromatography, mass spectrometry, molecular biology, and diagnostics, serving pharmaceutical, water, food, clinical, mining, academic, and environmental laboratories in 11+ African countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersGauteng, South Africa
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Anatech does
Anatech Instruments (also doing business as Anatech Analytical Technology) is a South African scientific instrumentation distributor founded in 1982, headquartered in Olivedale, Gauteng. The company operates as an authorized value-added reseller and distributor for a portfolio of global principals — most prominently Thermo Scientific (chromatography, mass spectrometry, FT-IR, ICP-OES/ICP-MS), Oxford Nanopore Technologies (nanopore sequencing), Honeywell (research chemicals), Promega (molecular biology), Biosan (lab equipment), Anatolia Geneworks/Bosphore (molecular diagnostics), BioVendor MDx (NGS cancer kits), Biolog (phenotype microarrays), ABL Diagnostics (DeepChek HCV), metabion (oligonucleotides), Bertin Instruments, SCP Science, and Cell Signaling Technology. Its portfolio covers chromatography (GC, LC, IC), mass spectrometry, spectroscopy (FT-IR, NIR, Raman, UV-VIS), elemental analysis (AAS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS), molecular biology, microbiology, water/electrochemistry, and general lab equipment, with corresponding reagents, consumables, and service contracts.
The company serves eight primary end-market verticals — pharmaceutical, water utilities, food and wine, agricultural, clinical and healthcare, academia and research, environmental, and mining and industrial laboratories — across Southern, East, and parts of West Africa. It operates owned offices in Johannesburg (headquarters), Cape Town, Durban, and Kenya, with regional representatives in 11+ countries (South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Zambia, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia). The go-to-market is enterprise field sales combined with channel partner distribution; pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed, with revenue generated through one-time instrument sales, recurring consumables/reagents, molecular diagnostic kits, and technical service/maintenance contracts delivered by factory-trained engineers.
The revenue model blends large-ticket capital equipment sales (chromatographs, mass spectrometers, sequencers, bioreactors) with attached consumables and service contracts that provide recurring income on the installed base. Recent product introductions (UNIO 448 automated PCR, RTS-1C/RTS-8 Plus bioreactors, Orbitrap Astral Zoom MS, Bosphore infectious disease panels, fastGEN TP53 and EGFR/HER2 NGS kits, epicGEN Solid Cancer/MSI kit) and the addition of Oxford Nanopore sequencing have expanded the offering into automated molecular diagnostics and long-read genomics, while the Honeywell/Solstice spin-off has required managed transition of the chemicals distribution line.
Anatech firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Anatech
- Legal name
- Anatech Instruments
- Website
- https://anatech.co.za
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Anatech Instruments is a South African scientific instrumentation distributor (founded 1982) that represents leading global brands across chromatography, mass spectrometry, molecular biology, and diagnostics, serving pharmaceutical, water, food, clinical, mining, academic, and environmental laboratories in 11+ African countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Anatech industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Scientific Instrumentation Distribution
- NAICS
- Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)
- SIC
- Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)
- akta.pro primary industry
- General Lab Equipment (Centrifuges, Incubators, Shakers, Ovens) (HLAGAIAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Liquid Handling & Laboratory Automation (Pipettes, Robots, Workstations) (HLAGAIAD), Clinical Chemistry & Immunoassay Laboratories (HLAFAMAB), Reference & Esoteric Testing Laboratories (HLAFAMAJ)
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Where Anatech is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Gauteng
- HQ country
- South Africa
- HQ region
- Africa
Offices4 records
Markets served
Anatech business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Scientific Instrumentation Distribution: Anatech distributes analytical instrumentation including chromatography systems (GC, LC, IC), mass spectrometers (LC-MS, GC-MS, ICP-MS, ICP-OES), spectroscopy equipment (FT-IR, NIR, Raman, UV-VIS, AAS, ICP), and molecular biology platforms (Sanger sequencers, real-time PCR systems). Products are sourced from international manufacturers including Thermo Scientific, Oxford Nanopore Technologies, and Promega.
- Reagents and Consumables: Sale of reagents, chemicals, consumables, and spare parts for scientific instrumentation. Includes Honeywell research chemicals (Hydranal, Chromasolv, Traceselect, Burdick & Jackson), chromatography consumables, PCR kits, oligonucleotides, antibodies, and ICP standards. Ongoing consumable revenue from existing instrument installations.
- Molecular Diagnostics Products: Distribution of Real-Time PCR kits and NGS solutions for molecular diagnostics including Bosphore kits (infectious disease, cancer, genetic testing), fastGEN cancer kits, epicGEN library preparation, DeepChek HCV assays, and VELA Sentosa HCV solutions. Includes both research-use-only and IVDR-certified products.
- Technical Service and Support: Nation-wide technical support and service by factory-trained engineers on all instrumentation. Service contracts with preventative maintenance, on-site repairs, and in-house workshop capabilities. Telephonic consulting available from Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town offices.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Anatech product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Anatech is a South African value-added distributor and reseller of scientific instrumentation, reagents, and consumables for analytical and life sciences laboratories. The company distributes chromatography, mass spectrometry, spectroscopy, elemental analysis, molecular biology, and microbiology products from leading international brands, and provides nationwide technical support, installation, training, and maintenance through factory-trained engineers.
Product overview
Anatech is a South African scientific instrumentation distributor established in 1982, operating as a multi-brand portfolio company rather than a single unified product. The core offering encompasses eight analytical technology sectors: Chromatography (GC, LC, IC), Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS, ICP-MS, GC-MS), Spectroscopy (FT-IR, NIR, Raman, UV-VIS), Elemental Analysis (AAS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS), Molecular Biology (genomics, sequencing, diagnostics), Microbiology, Water & Electrochemistry, and General Lab Equipment. Major represented brands include Thermo Scientific (mass spec, chromatography, spectroscopy), Honeywell (research chemicals), Promega (molecular biology), Biosan (lab equipment), Oxford Nanopore Technologies (sequencing), and Anatolia/Bosphore (molecular diagnostics). Key products include automated molecular diagnostics platforms (UNIO 448), personal bioreactors (RTS series), sequencing systems (Oxford Nanopore, Spectrum Compact CE), and a comprehensive range of real-time PCR diagnostic kits for infectious disease, cancer, and genetic testing. The portfolio includes both instrumentation platforms and corresponding consumables, reagents, and software solutions.
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Products and services
- Gas Chromatography (GC) Systems Analytical instrumentation for separating and analyzing volatile compounds; includes systems, autosamplers, data management, and sample preparation solutions for analytical laboratories.
- Liquid Chromatography (LC/HPLC) Systems High-performance liquid chromatography systems and components for chemical analysis and separation applications in analytical laboratories.
- Ion Chromatography (IC) Systems Ion chromatography instrumentation, autosamplers, sample preparation, and consumables for ion analysis in laboratories.
- Mass Spectrometry (MS) Platforms Mass spectrometry platforms including LC-MS, ICP-MS, GC-MS, and IC-MS systems for elemental and molecular analysis in research and quality control laboratories.
- Spectroscopy Instrumentation Spectroscopy instrumentation including FT-IR, NIR, Raman, and UV-VIS systems for molecular identification and analysis in analytical laboratories.
- Elemental Analysis Systems Elemental analysis solutions including FlashSmart Elemental Analyzers, AAS, ICP-OES, and ICP-MS systems for laboratories performing elemental composition analysis.
- Molecular Biology Products Molecular biology products encompassing genomics, Sanger and NGS sequencing, antibodies, cell biology, and molecular diagnostics for research and clinical laboratories.
- Microbiology Solutions Microbiology solutions for general lab, rapid testing, bacterial identification, yeast counting, mammalian cell analysis, water microbiology, and hygiene monitoring.
- Water & Electrochemistry Solutions Water analysis and electrochemistry instrumentation, consumables, and testing solutions for environmental and water quality laboratories.
- Honeywell Research Chemicals Research-grade chemicals and reagents from Honeywell including Hydranal, Chromasolv, Traceselect, and Burdick & Jackson brands for laboratory analytical use.
- UNIO 448 Automated PCR Solution Fully automated sample-to-result molecular diagnostics system integrating reagent preparation, nucleic acid extraction, and real-time PCR in one platform; processes up to 448 tests in 8 hours with bidirectional LIS/LIMS connectivity.
- GloMax Galaxy Bioluminescence Imager Bioluminescence imaging platform for visualizing NanoLuc Luciferase chemistries; enables single-cell analysis, protein localization, and protein interaction studies.
- RTS-1C Personal Bioreactor Personal bioreactor utilizing patented Reverse-Spin technology for non-invasive real-time cell growth monitoring; connects up to 10 units to one computer with cloud data storage.
- RTS-8 Plus Multi-channel Bioreactor 8-channel personal bioreactor with non-invasive real-time OD, pH, and pO2 measurement using sensor spots; supports parallel cultivation optimization.
- Promega Spectrum Compact CE System Benchtop capillary electrophoresis system for Sanger sequencing and DNA fragment analysis; supports 4-, 5-, 6-, and 8-color STR kits.
- Thermo Scientific Nicolet FTIR Spectrometers FT-IR spectrometers (iS5, Summit, iS20, iS50) featuring LightDrive optical engine technology with 10-year warranties on interferometer, laser, and IR source.
- Oxford Nanopore Sequencing Platforms Nanopore sequencing platforms (MinION, GridION, PromethION) for long-read DNA/RNA analysis enabling real-time genomics and pathogen surveillance.
- Bosphore Real-Time PCR Diagnostic Kits Comprehensive portfolio of Real-Time PCR kits covering infectious disease (SARS-CoV-2, respiratory panels, MPox, cholera, measles, dengue, chikungunya, zika, malaria), cancer panels, genetic disorders (celiac HLA DQ2/DQ8, lactose intolerance), food safety (A1/A2 milk genotyping), and tropical fever panels.
- fastGEN EGFR/HER2 Cancer Kit NGS kit detecting EGFR and HER2 mutations in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) for targeted therapy selection; 99-100% sensitivity and specificity.
- fastGEN TP53 Cancer Kit IVDR-certified NGS kit for detecting TP53 mutations across exons 2-11 for hereditary cancer research.
- epicGEN Solid Cancer & MSI Kit NGS library preparation kit using hybrid capture technology for detecting InDels, SNPs, CNVs, and MSI in solid tumors; compatible with cfDNA and FFPE samples.
- DeepChek HCV Assays Sanger and NGS-based assays for HCV genotyping and drug resistance testing across NS3, NS5A, NS5B, Core, and 5'UTR regions.
- Biolog Phenotype MicroArrays Cell-based assays investigating up to 1,400 metabolic and chemical sensitivity phenotypes using 96-well plates with proprietary redox dye technology for cellular respiration monitoring.
- Bosphore Monkeypox Detection Kit v2 Real-time PCR kit detecting Monkeypox virus in human biological samples including lesion swabs, whole blood, serum, and saliva.
- Biosan Laboratory Equipment Laboratory equipment including microplate photometers, plate shakers, stirred water baths, pipettes, orbital shaker incubators, PCR cabinets (UVC/T-AR, UVT-B-AR, UVC/T-M-AR, UVT-S-AR), and UV cabinets.
- Precellys Tissue Homogenizers Tissue homogenization equipment for efficient sample preparation in cancer research and molecular biology applications.
- Technical Service and Support Nation-wide technical support and service by factory-trained engineers on all instrumentation. Includes service contracts with preventative maintenance, on-site repairs, and in-house workshop capabilities, with telephonic consulting from Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town offices.
- metabion NGS Oligonucleotides High-purity oligonucleotides for next-generation sequencing applications with documented ESI-ToF quality assurance and dedicated NGS synthesis pipeline ensuring freedom from cross-contamination.
Companies that use Anatech
Customer profileSegments8 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Anatech technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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AI maturity
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Feature12 records
Anatech partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.
- Oxford Nanopore TechnologiesflagshipAnatech appointed as the official distributor for Oxford Nanopore Technologies in South Africa, bringing world-leading nanopore sequencing solutions (MinION, GridION, PromethION systems) to researchers, laboratories, and scientific institutions. The partnership enables local access to real-time long-read DNA and RNA sequencing for whole genome sequencing, metagenomics, pathogen surveillance, transcriptomics, epigenetics, environmental monitoring, agricultural genomics, and biodiversity studies.
- Thermo ScientificflagshipAnatech distributes the full range of Thermo Scientific analytical instrumentation including TRACE 1600 series Gas Chromatographs, GC-MS systems (ISQ 7610, TSQ 9610), iCAP PRO Series ICP-OES, iCAP MX Series ICP-MS, Nicolet FTIR spectrometers (iS5, iS20, iS50, Summit), Orbitrap mass spectrometers, and LC-MS systems. Long-standing distribution relationship spanning multiple instrument categories.
- HoneywellcoreAnatech distributes Honeywell research chemicals including Hydranal titration reagents, Chromasolv solvents, Traceselect trace analysis reagents, and Burdick & Jackson high-purity solvents. Following Honeywell's spin-off of Solstice Advanced Materials (trading as SOLS on Nasdaq), the distribution relationship continues for Honeywell's core laboratory chemicals portfolio.
- PromegacoreAnatech distributes Promega products including Spectrum Compact CE System for Sanger sequencing and fragment analysis, NanoLuc luciferase assays, GloMax Galaxy bioluminescence imager, cell health and apoptosis assays, genetic identity/Human ID products, nucleic acid extraction (Maxwell instruments), and qPCR/reagents. Promotional campaigns (e.g., spin-to-win discount) drive customer engagement.
- BiosancoreAnatech distributes Biosan laboratory equipment including RTS personal bioreactors (RTS-1C, RTS-8 Plus), PCR cabinets (UVC/T-AR, UVT-B-AR, UVC/T-M-AR, UVT-S-AR), Hipo-MP-96 microplate photometer, Multi Bio RS-24 rotator, WB-4MS stirred water bath, orbital shaker incubators, and general lab equipment (vortexes, magnetic stirrers, heating blocks, water baths). Joint summer promotions offered.
- Anatolia Geneworks (Bosphore)coreAnatech distributes the full Bosphore molecular diagnostics portfolio including Real-Time PCR kits for infectious disease (SARS-CoV-2, respiratory panels, MPox, cholera, measles, dengue, chikungunya, zika, malaria, norovirus), genetic testing (celiac HLA DQ2/DQ8, lactose intolerance, A1/A2 milk), cancer (various panels), and UNIO 448 automated sample-to-result system.
- metabioncoreAnatech distributes metabion oligonucleotides including NGS-grade oligos with freedom from cross-contamination, DNA Longmers for specialized applications, and standard therapeutic modifications (MEX, Atto 700, 2'-MOE). Also distributes BHQ-3 quencher and IRDye 700 fluorescent dyes for qPCR probe design.
- BioVendor MDxcoreAnatech distributes BioVendor MDx NGS solutions including fastGEN TP53 Cancer Kit (IVDR certified) for TP53 mutation detection, fastGEN EGFR/HER2 Cancer Kit for NSCLC, and epicGEN Solid Cancer & MSI Kit for hybrid capture-based targeted DNA enrichment and library preparation.
- BiologcoreAnatech distributes Biolog Phenotype MicroArrays for mammalian cells enabling investigation of up to 1,400 metabolic and chemical sensitivity phenotypes. The technology uses 96-well plates with proprietary redox dye for cellular respiration monitoring, used with Odin instrument platform for data analysis.
- ABL DiagnosticscoreAnatech distributes ABL Diagnostics' DeepChek HCV portfolio for Hepatitis C Virus genotyping and drug resistance testing using Sanger and NGS sequencing. Products include DeepChek NS5B+5'UTR Genotyping Assay V3, NS5A DR Assay, NS3 Genotyping and DR Assay, Core Genotyping Assay, and VELA Sentosa automated NGS workflows.
- Bertin InstrumentsminorAnatech distributes Bertin Instruments sample preparation equipment including Precellys tissue homogenizers used for tumor sample preparation in cancer research. Featured in breast cancer awareness content highlighting use in glutamine metabolism studies.
- Cell Signaling Technology (CST)minorAnatech supports cancer research through distribution of CST research tools including validated antibodies, apoptosis assays (Annexin V FITC, TUNEL), proliferation markers, and InTraSeq single cell analysis technology for simultaneous RNA expression and intracellular signaling protein measurement.
- SCP ScienceminorAnatech distributes SCP Science ICP-MS standards as consumables for elemental analysis instrumentation.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Anatech competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Microsep: South African distributor of chromatography, mass spectrometry, and life science instrumentation, formerly representing Waters and other international brands. Overlaps with Anatech in analytical instrumentation distribution to South African pharma, food, and environmental labs.
- Inqaba Biotec: South African molecular biology and genomics distributor representing multiple international brands, with a focus on PCR, sequencing, and life science reagents. Comparable to Anatech's molecular biology and diagnostics portfolio across the same African customer segments.
- Labotec: South African laboratory equipment and scientific instruments distributor covering chromatography, life sciences, and analytical chemistry. Operates as a direct competitor to Anatech within the same South African customer base and overlapping product categories.
- Separations Scientific: South African scientific distributor specializing in chromatography, sample preparation, and analytical chemistry consumables. Closely comparable to Anatech's chromatography and consumables revenue stream within South Africa.
- Scientific Group (Africa): Multi-brand African distributor of laboratory and scientific equipment serving clinical, research, and industrial markets. Directly comparable distribution model and customer profile to Anatech across multiple African geographies.
Broad incumbents
- Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global manufacturer of analytical instrumentation, life sciences, and laboratory equipment; Anatech is a long-standing distributor of Thermo Scientific's chromatography, mass spectrometry, and spectroscopy portfolio. They are simultaneously a principal supplier and a broader competitor at the instrument category level.
- Agilent Technologies: Global analytical instrumentation and life sciences company offering GC, LC, mass spectrometry, and spectroscopy products. Competes with several of Anatech's principal brands (Thermo, Waters) for the same African analytical lab customers.
- Bio-Rad Laboratories: Global manufacturer and distributor of clinical diagnostics and life science research products including PCR, digital PCR, and NGS workflows. Comparable to Anatech's molecular diagnostics and clinical lab product portfolio.
- Merck Life Science (Sigma-Aldrich): Global supplier of life science and analytical products including reagents, lab water, and consumables. Comparable to Anatech's chemicals/reagents distribution business and serves overlapping pharmaceutical and research customers in Africa.
- Avantor (VWR): Global laboratory supplies and distribution business with African operations offering broad lab equipment, chemicals, and consumables. Comparable to Anatech's distribution role at much greater scale across laboratory customer segments.
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Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Anatech
What does Anatech do?
Anatech is a South African value-added distributor and reseller of scientific instrumentation, reagents, and consumables for analytical and life sciences laboratories. The company distributes chromatography, mass spectrometry, spectroscopy, elemental analysis, molecular biology, and microbiology products from leading international brands, and provides nationwide technical support, installation, training, and maintenance through factory-trained engineers.
Is Anatech a public or private company?
Anatech is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Anatech founded?
Anatech was founded in 1982. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Anatech based?
Anatech is headquartered in Gauteng, South Africa, in the Africa region.
How does Anatech make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Scientific Instrumentation Distribution is the primary driver. The others are reagents and Consumables, molecular Diagnostics Products and technical Service and Support.
Who are Anatech's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Microsep, Inqaba Biotec, Labotec, Separations Scientific and Scientific Group (Africa). Broad incumbents are Thermo Fisher Scientific, Agilent Technologies, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Merck Life Science (Sigma-Aldrich) and Avantor (VWR).
Does Anatech have an API?
No public API is recorded for Anatech.
What industry is Anatech in?
Anatech's product category is Scientific Instrumentation Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAGAIAC, General Lab Equipment (Centrifuges, Incubators, Shakers, Ovens), with a secondary code of HLAGAIAD, Liquid Handling & Laboratory Automation (Pipettes, Robots, Workstations). Its NAICS code is 334516 and its SIC code is 3826.