ERT Lda
ERT Lda is a privately-held Portuguese laboratory equipment distributor and service provider established in 1983, representing 60+ international OEMs and serving laboratories, industrial facilities, and educational institutions in Portugal through equipment sales, technical services, and rentals.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1983
- HeadquartersAlmada, Portugal
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What ERT Lda does
ERT Lda — Equipamentos e Reparações Técnicas — is a privately-held Portuguese laboratory equipment distributor and service provider established in 1983 and headquartered in Almada, Portugal. The company does not develop proprietary technology; its function is to distribute, integrate, install, train, calibrate, repair, and rent analytical instruments, gas detection systems, and general laboratory equipment sourced from more than 60 international manufacturers including Knauer, Ocean Optics, VELP, Horiba, Ohaus, Sartorius, Hamilton, Crowcon, Riken Keiki, and Eppendorf. Its catalog is organized under eight branded product lines (Lab.ERT, Ana.ERT, Gas.ERT, Saf.ERT, Key.ERT, Bio.ERT, Env.ERT, Wat.ERT) spanning chromatography (HPLC/FPLC), spectroscopy (LIBS, fluorescence, UV/Vis), water quality, gas detection, viscosity/density, sterilization, and turnkey laboratory solutions. Recent launches in 2026 (QED Environmental SEM5000 portable methane detector, Ocean Optics SpeedSorter LIBS aluminum alloy separator) signal continued vertical expansion into environmental monitoring and industrial recycling.
The company generates revenue through three streams: one-time capital-equipment sales sourced from its OEM partners, professional technical services (installation, user training, repair, calibration), and usage-based equipment rental for customers needing temporary access. Pricing is quote-based, with promotional campaigns offering 10–25% discounts on select lines (Ohaus centrifuges, Horiba meters, Knauer HPLC systems, Sartorius micropipettes with trade-in programs). Go-to-market is sales-led: customers request quotations through the website or direct contact and receive a response within 24 hours.
Customer segments are horizontal and fragmented: laboratory operations (primary, covering chemical analysis, chromatography, spectroscopy, gas detection, environmental testing), industrial and environmental facilities (gas detection, safety equipment, emissions monitoring), and educational institutions (budget-constrained buyers using rentals). The company operates exclusively in Portugal with a single headquarters in Almada, runs a multi-channel marketing presence through its website, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, and publishes application notes and a 2025 product catalog. With 13 employees, ERT is a small, owner-managed channel partner whose strategic value lies in local-language sales, installation, and after-sales service for global OEMs that lack direct Portuguese coverage.
ERT Lda firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ERT Lda
- Legal name
- ERT Lda
- Website
- https://ert.pt
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1983
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- ERT Lda is a privately-held Portuguese laboratory equipment distributor and service provider established in 1983, representing 60+ international OEMs and serving laboratories, industrial facilities, and educational institutions in Portugal through equipment sales, technical services, and rentals.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where ERT Lda is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Almada
- HQ country
- Portugal
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
ERT Lda business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: Sale of laboratory equipment, analytical instruments, gas detection systems, and safety equipment from represented international brands including Knauer, Ocean Optics, VELP, Horiba, Ohaus, and others.
- Technical Services: Technical assistance, repair, and calibration services for laboratory equipment. Provides ongoing support for installed equipment.
- Equipment Rental: Rental services for laboratory equipment, allowing customers temporary access to equipment without purchase.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom quotation for laboratory equipment |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels6 records
ERT Lda product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ERT Lda is a Portuguese laboratory equipment distributor that sells analytical instruments, gas detection systems, and scientific instrumentation from over 60 represented international brands, supported by installation, user training, repair, calibration, and equipment rental services. The company also operates eight proprietary product lines (Lab.ERT, Ana.ERT, Gas.ERT, Saf.ERT, Key.ERT, Bio.ERT, Env.ERT, Wat.ERT) that bundle its distributed offerings by laboratory application area and offers turnkey laboratory setup services.
Product overview
ERT Lda is a Portuguese laboratory equipment distributor and service provider established in 1983, offering a portfolio of proprietary product lines (Lab.ERT, Ana.ERT, Gas.ERT, Saf.ERT, Key.ERT, Bio.ERT, Env.ERT, Wat.ERT) alongside distribution of international brands. The portfolio includes chromatography systems (Knauer HPLC/FPLC), spectrophotometers (Ocean Optics LIBS, Implen NanoPhotometer), water quality meters (HORIBA LAQUA), gas detectors (QED SEM5000, Crowcon, Riken Keiki), and specialized analyzers (Rheonics viscosity, Aboni moisture). Services include technical support, equipment rental, repair, and calibration.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Lab.ERT: Laboratory equipment
- Ana.ERT
- Gas.ERT
- Saf.ERT
- Key.ERT
- Bio.ERT
- Env.ERT
- Wat.ERT
Products and services
- Lab.ERT Laboratory Equipment Line Curated line of general laboratory instruments and supplies distributed in Portugal under ERT Lda's proprietary branding, covering day-to-day lab needs. Targeted at laboratory managers and procurement teams in commercial, research, and academic labs.
- Ana.ERT Analytical Equipment Line Curated line of analytical instruments (chromatography, spectrophotometry, elemental analysis) distributed in Portugal for laboratory analysis and testing applications. Targeted at analytical chemists and QC laboratories.
- Gas.ERT Gas Analysis and Detection Line
- Saf.ERT Safety Equipment Line
- Key.ERT Turnkey Laboratory Solutions
- Bio.ERT Life Sciences Equipment Line
- Env.ERT Environmental Analysis Equipment Line
- Wat.ERT Laboratory Water Equipment Line
- Knauer HPLC System (862 bar) with Quaternary Pump and 3D DAD High-pressure HPLC system with quaternary GLP pump, autosampler (0.1-5000 µl injection volume), column thermostat, 3D diode array detector (190-1000 nm), and ClarityChrom software. Supports up to 1240 bar backpressure. Targeted at analytical and research laboratories requiring high-resolution liquid chromatography.
- Knauer Isocratic Educational HPLC System Compact educational HPLC system with variable-wavelength UV/VIS detector, manual injection, integrated pump, and ClarityChrom educational software license with optional Mobile Control. Targeted at universities, polytechnics, and teaching laboratories.
- Knauer Isocratic FPLC System for Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC) FPLC system for size exclusion chromatography featuring flow rate 0.001-10 ml/min, max 50 bar pressure, UV detector, fraction collector, and PurityChrom software. Targeted at protein purification and biochemistry laboratories.
- QED Environmental SEM5000 Portable Methane Detector Portable methane detector using TDLAS technology for landfill surface emission monitoring. Measurement range 1 ppm to 100% methane, response time under 2 seconds, ATEX Zone 1 certified, GPS, Bluetooth, automatic data logging, IP65 protection. Targeted at landfill operators, environmental monitoring teams, and industrial safety personnel.
- Ocean Optics SpeedSorter LIBS System Industrial separation system using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) for identifying and separating aluminum alloys (series 5xxx, 6xxx, 7075, 1100) with high purity for foundry and recycling applications. Targeted at aluminum recycling operators and foundries.
- Implen NanoPhotometer N50/N60 High-performance UV/Vis microvolume spectrophotometer for nanovolume and cuvette applications. Performs nucleic acid, protein, and antibody analysis starting from 0.3 µl sample volume with built-in vortex mixer. Targeted at molecular biology, biochemistry, and life sciences laboratories.
- Ocean Insight Fluorescence Measurement Pack Ready-to-use fluorescence measurement bundle combining spectrometer, LED excitation source, cuvette holder, fiber optics, and software for cuvette-based fluorescence measurements. Targeted at analytical and life science laboratories.
- Rheonics SR Viscosity/Density Meters with PTFE Coating In-line viscosity and density meters (SRV and SRD models) with PTFE protective coating for applications prone to deposits or fluid solidification. Available in X1 (standard threaded probe) and X3 (Tri-Clamp connection) variants. Targeted at process manufacturers in food, beverage, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.
- HORIBA LAQUA 200 Series Portable Water Quality Meters Portable multiparameter water quality meters measuring pH, dissolved oxygen, and conductivity with simultaneous 4-parameter measurement, replaceable sensors, and multilingual interface. Targeted at water quality testing labs, environmental monitoring, and field water analysis.
- HORIBA LAQUA WQ-300 Series Advanced Portable Water Quality Meters Advanced portable multiparameter water quality meters with Bluetooth connectivity, real-time data transfer, dedicated app integration, and long battery life. Targeted at advanced field water analysis and connected environmental monitoring operations.
- Aboni HydroTracer HT3 Residual Water Analyzer Residual water content analyzer using the calcium hydride reaction method. Selectable measurement temperatures between 50°C and 210°C for measuring water content in plastics and other solids. Targeted at polymer/plastics QC labs and materials testing laboratories.
- Equipment Installation, Training, Repair, and Calibration Services Bundle of post-sale technical services covering on-site installation, user training, repair, and calibration of laboratory and analytical equipment. Targeted at all ERT Lda equipment customers in Portugal requiring local technical support.
- Laboratory Equipment Rental Service Rental program providing short-term access to laboratory instruments without outright purchase, supporting pilot projects, temporary workloads, and budget-constrained users. Targeted at laboratories, universities, and industrial users with temporary or budget-limited equipment needs in Portugal.
Companies that use ERT Lda
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
ERT Lda technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
ERT Lda partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
27 partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.
- KnauercoreERT Lda distributes Knauer laboratory equipment including HPLC systems, AZURA analytical systems, and chromatography solutions in Portugal.
- Ocean Optics / Ocean InsightcoreERT Lda distributes Ocean Insight (formerly Ocean Optics) spectroscopic equipment including spectrometers, LIBS systems, and fluorescence measurement packs.
- VELP ScientificacoreERT Lda distributes VELP equipment including Kjeldahl analyzers, flocculators, CHNS elemental analyzers, and laboratory stirrers.
- HoribacoreERT Lda distributes Horiba LAQUA water analysis meters including LAQUA 200 and WQ-300 series multiparametric portable meters.
- OhauscoreERT Lda distributes Ohaus laboratory equipment including centrifuges (Frontier series), moisture analyzers, and precision balances.
- SartoriuscoreERT Lda distributes Sartorius equipment including Arium water purification systems and micropipettes with trade-in programs.
- HamiltonmoderateERT Lda distributes Hamilton process sensors and laboratory sensors for various analytical applications.
- ImplenmoderateERT Lda distributes Implen NanoPhotometer microvolume spectrophotometers including N50, N60, N120, and C40 models.
- AccumaxmoderateERT Lda distributes Accumax pipettes including FAB, Pro Mechanical, and SMART series micropipettes.
- RheonicsmoderateERT Lda distributes Rheonics viscosity and density meters including SRV and SRD models with PTFE coating options.
- HielschermoderateERT Lda distributes Hielscher ultrasonic laboratory devices with extended warranty options up to 40 months.
- LaudamoderateERT Lda distributes Lauda laboratory equipment including thermoregulators, baths, and Lauda Scientific products.
- WALZmoderateERT Lda distributes WALZ photosynthesis analysis equipment including PAM fluorometers and LSA-2050 leaf state analyzer.
- CrowconmoderateERT Lda distributes Crowcon gas detection equipment including fixed and portable gas detectors and BESafe dual-channel detectors.
- QED EnvironmentalmoderateERT Lda distributes QED Environmental equipment including SEM5000 methane detectors for landfill emissions monitoring.
- Riken KeikimoderateERT Lda distributes Riken Keiki portable gas analyzers including FI-8000 and GX-3R models.
- Bertin InstrumentsminorERT Lda distributes Bertin Instruments products including Precellys homogenizers, Coriolis air samplers, and Cryolys cooling systems.
- MadgeTechminorERT Lda distributes MadgeTech data loggers including HPT system and HiTemp140-CF temperature loggers.
- EppendorfmoderateERT Lda distributes Eppendorf laboratory equipment through their Portuguese distribution network.
- LiebherrminorERT Lda distributes Liebherr laboratory refrigerators and freezers for research and commercial applications.
- MieleminorERT Lda distributes Miele laboratory equipment including sterilizers and cleaning systems.
- FedegarimoderateERT Lda distributes Fedegari sterilizers with promotional discount campaigns.
- MicrotronicsmoderateERT Lda distributes Microtronics equipment including Jellox water monitoring and myDatasens gas monitoring devices.
- Q-InterlineminorERT Lda distributes Q-Interline FT-NIR analyzers for laboratory and production line analysis.
- EralyticsmoderateERT Lda distributes Eralytics products including ERAOIL Rde-OES spectrometers and Eralab OCM oil condition monitoring systems.
- Esco LifesciencesmoderateERT Lda distributes Esco Lifesciences products including OrbiCult incubator shakers.
- PIKE TechnologiesminorERT Lda distributes PIKE Technologies FTIR sample preparation and characterization equipment.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
ERT Lda competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Hach: Manufacturer and global supplier of water quality analysis instruments (pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen), part of Danaher's Water segment. Directly comparable to ERT Lda's HORIBA LAQUA water quality meter portfolio and related distribution activities, though Hach sells under its own brand rather than as a distributor.
- Labbox: Spanish laboratory equipment, consumables, and instruments distributor with a multi-brand portfolio serving Iberia. Closest direct peer to ERT Lda in terms of regional positioning, multi-brand distribution model, and target customer segments, but operating from Spain rather than Portugal.
- Carl Roth: German-based laboratory supplies and equipment distributor serving European research and industrial customers with a broad multi-brand portfolio. Directly comparable business model and customer base to ERT Lda, though with deeper coverage of consumables and a different primary geography.
- Eppendorf: German manufacturer of laboratory equipment for life sciences including pipettes, centrifuges, bioreactors, and cell handling systems. ERT Lda explicitly distributes Eppendorf equipment in Portugal, making this both a partner and a directly comparable specialty lab equipment player.
- IKA: German manufacturer and distributor of laboratory, analytical, and process equipment including stirrers, shakers, mixers, and homogenizers. Comparable to ERT Lda's distribution of VELP, Hielscher, and Bertin Instruments product lines, with overlapping customer base in research and industrial laboratories.
- Metrohm: Swiss manufacturer of analytical instrumentation for titration, ion chromatography, voltammetry, and spectroscopy. Comparable to ERT Lda's distribution of Knauer HPLC, Ocean Insight spectroscopy, and Implen spectrophotometer lines, with similar end customers in research and industrial labs.
Broad incumbents
- Fisher Scientific: One of the largest global distributors of laboratory equipment, consumables, and services, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific. Highly comparable distribution-led model delivering international lab brands to local customers, though at substantially larger scale than ERT Lda.
- Avantor (VWR): Global laboratory supplies and equipment distributor with local sales presence across Europe. Overlaps with ERT Lda as a multi-brand laboratory equipment distributor serving research and industrial customers, but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic scope.
Regional players
- Atom Scientific: UK-based laboratory equipment and consumables distributor serving research, academic, and industrial customers across the British Isles. Comparable multi-brand distribution model to ERT Lda, though operating in a different primary European geography.
- Deltalab: Spanish manufacturer and distributor of laboratory consumables, plasticware, and small equipment serving Iberia and southern Europe. Comparable distribution-led model to ERT Lda but focused primarily on consumables rather than analytical instruments, and operating from Spain rather than Portugal.
Market position
Strengths1 record
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Investors
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Frequently asked questions about ERT Lda
What does ERT Lda do?
ERT Lda is a Portuguese laboratory equipment distributor that sells analytical instruments, gas detection systems, and scientific instrumentation from over 60 represented international brands, supported by installation, user training, repair, calibration, and equipment rental services. The company also operates eight proprietary product lines (Lab.ERT, Ana.ERT, Gas.ERT, Saf.ERT, Key.ERT, Bio.ERT, Env.ERT, Wat.ERT) that bundle its distributed offerings by laboratory application area and offers turnkey laboratory setup services.
Is ERT Lda a public or private company?
ERT Lda is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was ERT Lda founded?
ERT Lda was founded in 1983. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is ERT Lda based?
ERT Lda is headquartered in Almada, Portugal, in the Europe region.
How does ERT Lda make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are technical Services and equipment Rental.
Who are ERT Lda's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Hach, Labbox, Carl Roth, Eppendorf, IKA and Metrohm. Broad incumbents are Fisher Scientific and Avantor (VWR). Regional players are Atom Scientific and Deltalab.
Does ERT Lda have an API?
No public API is recorded for ERT Lda.