HURST
Hurst Corporation is a privately held Wayne, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of pharmaceutical and biotech processing equipment, specializing in vial trays, syringe trays, label removal systems, and custom stainless steel carts sold direct to pharma, biotech, nutraceutical, and diagnostics customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1960
- HeadquartersWayne, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What HURST does
Hurst Corporation is a privately held US manufacturer of pharmaceutical and biotech processing equipment, headquartered at 175 Strafford Avenue in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1960, the company has operated for over 60 years and holds more than 20 issued patents in the United States and Great Britain spanning microfiltration, tablet comminution, high-speed tray loading and unloading, label delamination, rotary capping and traying systems, and various syringe tray systems. It self-describes as a world leader in pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing.
The core product portfolio centers on vial tray systems, including injection molded polycarbonate trays with lock-in-place gates, custom stainless steel trays in Type 304 and 316L for depyrogenation, autoclave, and lyophilization applications, horizontal syringe tray storage for 1ml-10ml syringes, soft gel drying trays in polypropylene or polycarbonate, vacuum formed trays and bins in FDA-approved ABS, custom stainless steel carts (Whiteline Q Carts with quick-disassembly washdown design), and the LABELSTRIPPER line of label removal machines capable of processing up to 600 glass bottles per hour with a single operator. Manufacturing is executed through licensed production partnerships in New Jersey, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan, with corporate offices in Pennsylvania and New Jersey; the company emphasizes USA-based manufacturing and FDA Title 21 compliant raw materials (PC, HDPE, PET, ABS per Part 177).
Hurst sells directly to pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotechnology companies, nutraceutical producers, and medical diagnostics laboratories via a quote-based sales motion with manufacturer-direct pricing, eliminating distributor markups. All products are custom or configured to order, with rapid prototyping (30-50 day lead times for vacuum formed prototypes) and integration with customer automated packaging lines. The company has no disclosed revenue, no institutional funding, and no parent entity, operating as an independent private corporation serving customers worldwide.
HURST firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- HURST
- Legal name
- Hurst Corporation
- Website
- https://hurstcorp.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1960
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Hurst Corporation is a privately held Wayne, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of pharmaceutical and biotech processing equipment, specializing in vial trays, syringe trays, label removal systems, and custom stainless steel carts sold direct to pharma, biotech, nutraceutical, and diagnostics customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
HURST industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Equipment
- NAICS
- Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)
- SIC
- Plastics Products, Nec (3089)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Medical & Life Sciences Injection Molding (Devices, Diagnostics, Cleanroom) (IMANAFAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Pharmaceutical & Medical Plastic Packaging Manufacturing (IMANAEAK), Medical & Pharmaceutical Thermoformed Packaging (IMANAHAB)
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Where HURST is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Wayne
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices7 records
Markets served
HURST business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Pharmaceutical Equipment Sales: Direct sales of pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing equipment including vial trays, syringe trays, stainless steel trays, carts, and label removal systems. Pricing is quote-based with direct manufacturer pricing.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Custom stainless steel Q carts with pricing available upon request |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom manufacturing solutions priced per project |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels2 records
HURST product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Hurst Corporation designs and manufactures pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing equipment, including injection molded polycarbonate and custom stainless steel vial tray systems, horizontal syringe tray storage systems, soft gel drying trays, vacuum formed trays and bins, custom stainless steel carts (Whiteline Q Carts), and the patented HURST LABELSTRIPPER label removal machinery. Products are sold directly to pharmaceutical, biotech, nutraceutical, and diagnostics manufacturers using FDA Title 21 approved materials, with manufacturing partnerships across multiple US states.
Product overview
Hurst Corporation is a direct manufacturer and innovator of pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing equipment with over 60 years of experience and 20+ patents. The product portfolio centers on vial tray systems including injection molded polycarbonate vial trays (#1201 and #1202 sizes), custom stainless steel trays (Types #304 and #316L), horizontal syringe trays for 1ml-10ml syringes, and soft gel drying trays in polypropylene or polycarbonate. Supporting products include custom stainless steel carts (Whiteline 'Q' Carts), vacuum formed trays and bins, and the world-standard HURST LABELSTRIPPER label removal machines (LS200C and DL series). All products are proudly made in the USA with FDA-approved materials, and the company operates through licensed manufacturing partnerships across New Jersey, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Vial Trays (Injection Molded Polycarbonate) Injection molded polycarbonate vial tray systems for pharmaceutical and biotech vial handling, transport, and storage with FDA-approved materials, lock-in-place gates, and unlimited stacking.
- Syringe Trays Non-slip crushproof stackable horizontal syringe tray storage systems for 1ml to 10ml syringes with offset spaced scallops for space-saving nesting.
- Custom Stainless Steel Vial Trays Custom stainless steel vial trays for depyrogenation, autoclave, and lyophilization applications, available in Type #304 and #316L stainless steel with robotic forming, laser welding, laser engraving, and electro-polishing.
- Soft Gel Drying Trays Injection molded soft gel drying trays made from FDA-approved polypropylene or polycarbonate materials for soft gel capsule production with four drop sides for improved airflow.
- Vacuum Formed Vial Trays and Bins Custom vacuum formed vertical stacking trays and sonically welded 3-sided bins made from FDA-approved ABS construction for vial storage and transport.
- Custom Stainless Steel Carts (Whiteline Q Carts) Custom stainless steel carts and dollies including patent pending Whiteline 'Q' Carts designed for quick disassembly and full-access washdown for pharmaceutical tray transport.
- Label Removal Systems (HURST LABELSTRIPPER) HURST LABELSTRIPPER LS200C and DL series label removing machines that automatically remove labels and adhesive from glass bottles, syringes, plastic bottles, and aluminum canisters at up to 600 containers per hour.
- Syringe Racks for Lyophilization Patent pending syringe racks for lyophilization featuring 316L stainless gated trays designed to hold syringes on a vertical axis with quick-disassembly for easy cleaning.
Quantifiable outcome
- 600 containers per hour label removal rate with one operator
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use HURST
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
HURST technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
HURST partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators7 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
HURST competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Gerresheimer: Global manufacturer of primary packaging (glass and plastic vials, syringes, ampoules) for pharma and biotech, serving the same fill-finish customer base as HURST's tray systems.
- AptarGroup: Provides dispensing systems, seals and drug delivery packaging for pharma, with overlap in elastomeric and plastic components for injectable and topical drug handling similar to HURST's tray and closure systems.
- DWK Life Sciences: Manufactures specialty glass containers, vials and laboratory packaging used in pharmaceutical and diagnostics manufacturing, comparable to HURST's vial storage and diagnostic handling products.
- Stevanato Group: Supplies pharmaceutical glass vials, syringes and integrated packaging solutions to drug manufacturers globally, directly overlapping with HURST's vial and syringe tray offerings.
- West Pharmaceutical Services: Supplies elastomeric components, syringes and packaging systems for injectable pharmaceuticals, with comparable direct sales to pharma manufacturers and overlap with HURST's syringe tray and vial handling products.
- SCHOTT Pharma: Pharmaceutical glass vials, syringes and ampoules with strong positions in aseptic and lyophilized drug packaging, directly comparable to HURST's depyrogenation and lyophilization tray offerings.
Broad incumbents
- GEA Group: Supplies process technology and equipment for pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing including aseptic processing and lyophilization, comparable to HURST's lyophilization and depyrogenation tray applications.
- Berry Global Group: Large diversified packaging manufacturer serving pharma, healthcare and consumer end markets; competes broadly in pharmaceutical plastic packaging and custom molded components.
- Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD): Global medical technology company with extensive pharmaceutical systems and prefilled syringe platforms, overlapping with HURST's syringe and vial handling product lines.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific: Provides laboratory and pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, consumables and services; overlaps with HURST through cleanroom labware, vial handling and bioprocessing equipment.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
HURST financial estimates
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HURST leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
HURST funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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HURST M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about HURST
What does HURST do?
Hurst Corporation designs and manufactures pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing equipment, including injection molded polycarbonate and custom stainless steel vial tray systems, horizontal syringe tray storage systems, soft gel drying trays, vacuum formed trays and bins, custom stainless steel carts (Whiteline Q Carts), and the patented HURST LABELSTRIPPER label removal machinery. Products are sold directly to pharmaceutical, biotech, nutraceutical, and diagnostics manufacturers using FDA Title 21 approved materials, with manufacturing partnerships across multiple US states.
Is HURST a public or private company?
HURST is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was HURST founded?
HURST was founded in 1960. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is HURST based?
HURST is headquartered in Wayne, United States, in the North America region.
How does HURST make money?
One revenue line is on record: pharmaceutical Equipment Sales.
Who are HURST's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Gerresheimer, AptarGroup, DWK Life Sciences, Stevanato Group, West Pharmaceutical Services and SCHOTT Pharma. Broad incumbents are GEA Group, Berry Global Group, Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) and Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Does HURST have an API?
No public API is recorded for HURST.
What industry is HURST in?
HURST's product category is Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANAFAC, Medical & Life Sciences Injection Molding (Devices, Diagnostics, Cleanroom), with a secondary code of IMANAEAK, Pharmaceutical & Medical Plastic Packaging Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 3261 and its SIC code is 3089.