COMERCIAL SEVILLANA DE LABORATORIOS SL

What COMERCIAL SEVILLANA DE LABORATORIOS SL does

Cosela, legally Comercial Sevillana de Laboratorios SL (trading as Cosela, S.L.), is a Seville-headquartered Spanish laboratory equipment and consumables distributor founded in 1976. The company carries more than 40 international laboratory brands spanning chromatography columns and consumables (RESTEK, Supelco, Thermo Scientific, LABSOLUTE), chemical reagents (Merck, Sigma-Aldrich, Honeywell, Panreac, Chemsolute, GlobalChem), reference materials and standards (TRC, Dr. Ehrenstorfer, Conostan, CPACHEM, Reagecon), filtration (Whatman, Millipore, Albet, DORSAN), microbiology and molecular biology (Oxoid, Difco, BD, IDT, Condalab), water analysis (Hanna, Macherey-Nagel, Lovibond), and general laboratory instrumentation (Perkin Elmer, VELP, Memmert, Eppendorf, Sartorius, Heidolph, Kern). Alongside distribution, Cosela distributes and supports several proprietary bench-lab instruments — the SNGR BLOCK and Digiprep block digestion systems, the NovaWAVE microwave tunnel digestion system, and VELP Dumas elemental analyzers — and is also the authorized Spanish distributor of Wasserlab Type I/II/III water purification systems.

Cosela generates revenue from three primary streams: (i) one-time sales of laboratory equipment, instruments, consumables, reagents and accessories under exclusive distribution agreements with international manufacturers; (ii) recurring-adjacent professional services including a multi-brand technical repair service, ENAC-accredited calibration of micropipettes, balances, weights and thermometers, and complete laboratory project services covering facility sizing, design, installation and furniture; and (iii) a regulated fiscal-warehouse activity under Agencia Tributaria authorization that supplies ethanol without excise duty to laboratory customers. The go-to-market is sales-led via a nationwide network of qualified commercial agents across Spanish territory, supplemented by an in-house e-commerce purchasing system and a contact-form/inside-sales motion; marketing is minimal, centered on the cosela.es corporate website, downloadable ISO certificates and product catalogues, and YouTube product demonstration videos. Customer segments are horizontal: general analytical laboratories (primary), hospitals, industrial buyers in cosmetics/food-and-beverage/pharmaceuticals, and universities and research centers.

Cosela is a privately held Sociedad Limitada registered in the Mercantile Registry of Seville (CIF B41046665/B41066665 in the source material), with no disclosed ownership, parent, board, employees or revenue figures. Operating geographies are domestic (Spain), with Andalusia highlighted as the historical base and nationwide reach via its commercial-agent network. The company has held ISO 9001:2015 (renewed March 2024) and ISO 14001:2015 (renewed February 2025) certifications for more than a decade.

Name

COMERCIAL SEVILLANA DE LABORATORIOS SL

Legal name

COSELA, S.L.

Website

https://cosela.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cosela (Comercial Sevillana de Laboratorios SL) is a Seville-based Spanish multi-brand laboratory equipment and consumables distributor founded in 1976, serving laboratories, hospitals, industrial QC buyers and universities through a nationwide agent network, e-commerce, and in-house technical and ENAC calibration services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (42469), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

Laboratory Consumables & Plasticware (Tips, Tubes, Plates, Filters) (HLAGAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metrology, Calibration & Testing Equipment (Balances, pH/DO, Standards) (HLAGAIAL), Laboratory Quality & GLP/GCLP Compliance (HLAGAKAK), Purification, Filtration & Packaging for High-Purity Chemicals (PFA/UPW compatibility, subfab delivery) (IMAEAKAO)

Keywords

• Laboratory equipment distribution
• Analytical instruments
• Chemical reagents supply
• Chromatography consumables
• Laboratory technical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sevilla

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Equipment and Instrumentation Distribution: Distribution of branded laboratory instrumentation, consumables, reagents, and accessories from international manufacturers to laboratories, hospitals, and industry in Spain. Products include sample digestion systems, elemental analyzers, water purification, chromatography columns and accessories, chemical reagents, filtration products, microbiology and molecular biology supplies, and water analysis kits.
2. Technical Services and Calibration: Multi-brand technical repair service, calibration of micropipettes, balances, weights, and thermometers with ENAC (national accreditation body) certification. Specialized technical assistance and project services ranging from small systems to complete laboratory installation, including design and furniture.
3. Fiscal Alcohol Warehouse (Warehouse Supply): Authorized fiscal warehouse for alcohol supply (ethanol without tax) under Agencia Tributaria authorization, providing ethanol to customers without excise duty.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cosela is a multi-brand laboratory equipment and consumables distributor operating in Spain since 1976, supplying branded analytical instruments (sample digestion systems, elemental analyzers, water purification), chemical reagents, reference materials, chromatography consumables, filtration products, microbiology and molecular biology supplies, and water analysis kits to laboratories, hospitals, and industrial customers. The company complements product distribution with multi-brand technical repair service, ENAC-certified calibration of micropipettes, balances and thermometers, and complete laboratory project design and installation services.

Product overview

Cosela is a laboratory equipment and consumables distributor established in 1976, operating as a multi-brand distributor and service provider for the Spanish laboratory market. The company's product portfolio centers on proprietary sample digestion and elemental analysis instruments (SNGR BLOCK, Digiprep, NovaWAVE, Dumas Elemental Analyzer) alongside an extensive range of distributed international brands covering chromatography columns and consumables (RESTEK, SUPELCO, THERMO SCIENTIFIC, LABSOLUTE), chemical reagents (GlobalChem, MERCK, SIGMA-ALDRICH, PANREAC, CHEMSOLUTE, LABKEM, HONEYWELL), reference materials and standards (TRC, DR EHRENSTORFER, CONOSTAN, CPACHEM, REAGECON, IELAB), filtration products (WHATMAN, MILLIPORE, ALBET, DORSAN, FILTER-LAB), microbiology and molecular biology supplies (OXOID, DIFCO, BD, IDT, CONDALAB), water analysis instruments and kits (HANNA INSTRUMENTS, LANGE, LOVIBOND, MACHEREY-NAGEL), and general laboratory instrumentation (PERKIN ELMER, VELP Scientifica, MEMMERT, EPPENDORF, SARTORIUS, HEIDOLPH, KERN, BRAND, PCE Instruments, and others). The company supplements product distribution with technical services including multi-brand repair, calibration with ENAC certification, and complete laboratory project design and installation. Cosela also acts as a fiscal warehouse for ethanol, enabling tax-exempt alcohol supply.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laboratory Instrumentation Distribution of analytical instruments including sample digestion systems (SNGR BLOCK, Digiprep block digestion, NovaWAVE microwave digestion), elemental analyzers (VELP Dumas method analyzers, EMA 502 CHNS-O), digital dispersers (OV 625), balances, microscopes, ovens, incubators, pipettes, refrigerators and measurement instruments for analytical laboratories in Spain.
• Chemical Reagents Distribution of chemical reagents covering laboratory needs in HPLC, UV, PA (for analysis), and Extra Pure qualities from brands including GlobalChem, MERCK, SIGMA-ALDRICH, PANREAC, CHEMSOLUTE, LABKEM, and HONEYWELL, with standard packaging and custom packaging up to 100 kg and 1000 liters available.
• Reference Materials and Standards Distribution of analytical reference materials and standards from Toronto Research Chemicals (TRC), Dr. Ehrenstorfer, CONOSTAN, CPACHEM, REAGECON, IELAB, and SCP SCIENCE, including ISO 17034 accredited neutral reference materials, stable isotope labeled reference materials for mass spectrometry, cannabis testing materials, and standards for chromatography and spectroscopy applications.
• Chromatography and ICP Consumables Distribution of chromatography columns, accessories and consumables for GC and HPLC from RESTEK, SUPELCO, THERMO SCIENTIFIC, LABSOLUTE, PERKIN ELMER, SCP SCIENCE, and compatible products for Agilent, Bruker, and Varian equipment, plus reference standards, solid phase extraction products, and gas sampling products.
• Filtration Products Distribution of laboratory filtration products and equipment from WHATMAN, MILLIPORE, ALBET, DORSAN, and FILTER-LAB, including filter papers, membranes, and filtration equipment for analytical and research laboratories.
• Microbiology and Molecular Biology Supplies Distribution of microbiology culture media, reagents, and molecular biology products from OXOID, DIFCO, BD, IDT (oligonucleotide synthesis and DNA/RNA products), and CONDALAB for laboratory and clinical applications.
• Water Analysis Kits Distribution of water analysis reagents, test kits and instruments from LANGE, MACHEREY-NAGEL, HANNA INSTRUMENTS, LOVIBOND, and WTW, covering colorimetric analysis, pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, and other water quality parameters.
• Wasserlab Water Purification Systems Distribution of Wasserlab-branded water purification systems (Type I Ultrapure, Type II Pure, Type III Osmotized) for laboratories, hospitals, and industrial customers.
• SNGR BLOCK Sample Digestion System Block heating sample digestion system for metal analysis in water, soil, sludge, and food samples (including mercury) for AA, ICP, ICP-MS analysis, featuring calibrated Class A tubes and exclusive filtration system to avoid cross-contamination.
• Digiprep Block Digestion System Block digestion system for metals analysis sample preparation, with calibrated Class A tubes and proprietary filtration system preventing cross-contamination.
• NovaWAVE Microwave Digestion System Microwave tunnel digestion system with independent temperature control for each of 12 samples per rack, supporting individual method assignment per sample, preinstalled DIN and EPA methods, touchscreen control, and CSA/FCC/EMC/CE certifications.
• VELP Dumas Elemental Analyzer

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ years of experience and broad customer base showing ongoing satisfaction

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RESTEKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution agreement for RESTEK products in Spain. RESTEK is a world leader in the development and manufacture of chromatography columns and accessories (GC & HPLC) for sectors including environmental, pharmaceutical, chemical, and petrochemical. COSELA distributes RESTEK's full range including GC columns, HPLC/UHPLC columns, GC & HPLC accessories and fungibles, reference standards for chromatography, solid-phase extraction products, and gas sampling products.
• WasserlabcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWasserlab is a Spanish brand and reference in water purification systems, designing and manufacturing systems for Ultrapure Water (Type I), Pure Water (Type II), and Osmotized Water (Type III) for laboratories, hospitals, and industry. COSELA distributes Wasserlab products. Wasserlab has over 15 years of experience with global presence and a network of regional distributors providing technical assistance.
• Dr. EhrenstorfercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDr. Ehrenstorfer supplies reference materials for food and beverage testing, with decades of experience supporting QC testing. Their portfolio covers pesticides, PFAS, pharmaceutical and veterinary residues, microbial contaminants, mycotoxins, food allergens, and more. COSELA distributes their products in Spain.
• TRC (Toronto Research Chemicals)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTRC provides research chemicals and analytical reference standards for innovative research and analysis. Their product range includes bioactive molecules, stable isotopes, APIs, impurities, metabolites, building blocks, and controlled substances. COSELA distributes TRC products in Spain.
• SCP SCIENCEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSCP SCIENCE is distributed by COSELA, providing laboratory supplies and accessories for chromatography and ICP applications.
• PERKIN ELMERminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPerkin Elmer instrumentation and accessories distributed by COSELA for Spanish laboratory customers.
• MERCKminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMerck laboratory reagents and chemical products distributed by COSELA in Spain.
• VELP SCIENTIFICAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVELP Scientific laboratory equipment including elemental analyzers (EMA 502 CHNS-O, Dumas NDA 701) distributed by COSELA.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Avantor (VWR): Global laboratory products and services distributor (operating the VWR brand) with extensive European presence; competes with Cosela across consumables, reagents, instruments, and bioprocessing supplies and offers proprietary private-label brands (e.g., LABSOLUTE, CHEMSOLUTE) that overlap Cosela's distributed catalog.
• Merck Life Science (Merck KGaA): Global life science tools and reagents supplier whose Sigma-Aldrich, Supelco, and Millipore brands overlap significantly with Cosela's distributed catalog; increasingly sells direct to laboratories in Spain, representing both competition and principal-customer risk.
• ITW Reagents (formerly Panreac): Spanish-origin chemical reagents and laboratory chemicals manufacturer (Panreac, AppliChem, Carlo Erba brands) now part of ITW; competes with Cosela in laboratory reagents and chemicals and represents both a comparable Spanish heritage and a principal-brand risk to Cosela's distribution model.
• Fisher Scientific (Thermo Fisher Scientific): Global laboratory equipment, reagents, consumables, and services supplier with direct Spanish operations; serves many of the same analytical, life science, and industrial laboratory customers as Cosela but at much greater scale and with a primarily direct sales model.
• Agilent Technologies: Global analytical instrument and consumables manufacturer covering chromatography, mass spectrometry, and atomic spectroscopy — the same instrument families Cosela distributes and supports — with growing direct sales channels that threaten multi-brand distributors.

Regional players

• Carl Roth: German-based laboratory chemicals, reagents, consumables, and small instruments supplier with pan-European distribution; comparable product breadth and customer segments to Cosela but operates primarily in German-speaking markets rather than Iberia.

Direct peers

• Labbox: Spanish laboratory equipment and consumables distributor headquartered in Spain with a broad multi-brand catalog spanning glassware, plasticware, reagents, instruments, and life science consumables — directly comparable to Cosela's product breadth and Spanish market focus.
• Scharlab: Spanish laboratory reagents manufacturer and distributor offering chemical reagents, microbiology media, glassware, and instruments; based in Barcelona and overlapping significantly with Cosela's reagent, consumable, and instrument distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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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