Herolab GmbH Laborgeräte

What Herolab GmbH Laborgeräte does

Herolab GmbH Laborgeräte is a privately held German manufacturer of laboratory centrifuges and UV technology, founded in 1979 and headquartered in Wiesloch, Baden-Württemberg. The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Labsun GmbH and holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, and SIL 2 safety certifications covering its Wiesloch production facility. Its product portfolio spans the Blue Line benchtop centrifuges (MicroCen and UniCen series, microliter to 4 × 200 ml capacity, up to 30,000 rpm / 70,430 x g), the Red Line high-capacity benchtop and floor-standing centrifuges (HiCen series up to 6 × 1,000 ml and up to 110,000 x g on the HiCen SR), the RobotCen automated centrifuge series for robotic integration via RS232/RS485, the SmartCen smart centrifuge line, an inert gas purging system (Inertgasspülsystem) for reactive and oxygen-sensitive samples, a UV transilluminator and disinfection product line, and accessories including rotors, tubes, and bottles.

Herolab's core technology differentiators are mechanical and safety-engineering rather than digital: a proprietary flexible shaft design enabling vibration-free and quiet operation, maintenance-free brushless induction drives, stainless steel chambers with armored reinforcement, and a worldwide-unique integrated solution combining automated centrifugation with nitrogen inert gas protection. The company positions itself as one of few internationally recognized manufacturers offering both swing-out and fixed-angle rotors in automatic configurations, and claims sole-source worldwide competence in automated high-speed fixed-angle rotor development. The HiCen TR with inert gas purging was successfully deployed in a pilot project, indicating commercial validation of this niche capability.

The business model is a quote-based direct-manufacturer-plus-distributor model. Hardware sales (centrifuges, UV products, accessories) dominate revenue, supplemented by service, maintenance, and training offerings. Sales occur directly from the Wiesloch headquarters for German and major accounts and through a network of over 40 authorized distribution partners across more than 40 countries spanning Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East/Africa. A wholly-owned Shanghai subsidiary (HEROLAB China) handles the China, Hong Kong, and Macau markets. Target customers include pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms, chemical and material science laboratories, environmental and food analytics labs, research institutions and universities, industrial quality control departments, and laboratory automation system integrators. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; contracts can extend to multi-year terms.

Name

Herolab GmbH Laborgeräte

Legal name

Herolab GmbH Laborgeräte

Website

https://herolab.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Herolab GmbH Laborgeräte is a German manufacturer of laboratory centrifuges and UV technology, founded 1979 in Wiesloch, serving pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, research, and laboratory automation customers worldwide via direct sales and 40+ distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Centrifuges and UV Laboratory Equipment

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

General Lab Equipment (Centrifuges, Incubators, Shakers, Ovens) (HLAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes) (IMAHAEAB), Liquid Handling & Laboratory Automation (Pipettes, Robots, Workstations) (HLAGAIAD), Downstream Processing & Purification Technologies (chromatography, filtration, centrifugation) (HLAAAJAB), Disinfection & Surface Decontamination (Wipes, Sprays, Fogging, UV Robots) (HLAHANAD)

Keywords

• Laboratory centrifuges
• High-speed centrifuges
• Benchtop centrifuges
• Floor-standing centrifuges
• UV disinfection systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Wiesloch

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Centrifuge Hardware Sales: Sale of laboratory centrifuges including benchtop centrifuges, floor-standing centrifuges, refrigerated models, and automated systems. Products are sold directly from manufacturer in Germany with global distribution partner network
2. Accessories and Consumables: Sale of centrifuge tubes, bottles, rotors, and other accessories for laboratory centrifugation applications
3. UV Products: UV transilluminators, UV analysis lamps, UV hand lamps, UV lamps for disinfection, and UV accessories for laboratory environments
4. Service and Support: Technical customer service, maintenance, training, and support services for centrifuge equipment

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Herolab GmbH Laborgeräte manufactures and sells high-speed laboratory centrifuges and UV technology products, made in Germany. The portfolio includes benchtop centrifuges (Blue Line: MicroCen and UniCen series), high-capacity floor-standing centrifuges (Red Line: HiCen T, TR, F, FR, GT, GR, SR, XL models), automated robotic centrifuges (RobotCen series), specialty centrifuges with integrated inert gas purging systems for reactive or sensitive samples, modular rotors, centrifuge tubes and bottles, and UV products for transillumination, analysis, and disinfection in laboratory environments.

Product overview

Herolab GmbH Laborgeräte is a German manufacturer of laboratory centrifuges and UV technology with over 45 years of experience. The product portfolio consists of two main centrifuge lines (Blue Line and Red Line), specialized inert gas systems, robotic centrifuges, and UV products. The Blue Line includes microcentrifuges (MicroCen M, MicroCen MR) and universal benchtop centrifuges (UniCen M, UniCen MR, UniCen HR) for sample volumes from 18 x 0.2 ml to 4 x 200 ml. The Red Line comprises high-capacity benchtop and floor-standing centrifuges (HiCen T, TR, F, FR, GT, GR, SR, XL) handling volumes from 24 x 2 ml up to 6 x 1,000 ml. The product range also includes the RobotCen series for automated laboratory workflows, the HiCen TR with inert gas purging system for sensitive samples, UV transilluminators and disinfection products, and accessories such as rotors, tubes, and bottles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blue Line: Micro-liter and universal centrifuges for molecular biology, cell culture, microbiology, and protein research applications.
• Red Line
• RobotCen

Products and services

• MicroCen M High-speed uncooled microliter centrifuge with touchscreen display, maximum capacity 12 × 10 ml, speeds up to 16,000 rpm (20,890 x g), featuring maintenance-free brushless induction drive and stainless steel chamber with armor plating. Part of the Blue Line family.
• MicroCen MR High-speed refrigerated microliter centrifuge with touchscreen and precision cooling for temperature-sensitive samples, speeds up to 22,000 rpm (37,880 x g), maximum capacity 12 × 10 ml. Part of the Blue Line family.
• UniCen M Versatile uncooled universal benchtop centrifuge with maximum capacity 4 × 200 ml, speeds up to 18,000 rpm (25,360 x g), offering 16 rotor options for diverse research and diagnostic applications. Part of the Blue Line family.
• UniCen MR High-performance universal benchtop centrifuge with precision cooling for temperature-sensitive applications, maximum capacity 4 × 200 ml / 6 × 100 ml, speeds up to 24,000 rpm (45,080 x g). Part of the Blue Line family.
• UniCen HR Super high-speed refrigerated benchtop centrifuge for demanding applications, maximum capacity 4 × 200 ml / 6 × 100 ml, speeds up to 30,000 rpm (70,430 x g). Part of the Blue Line family.
• HiCen T Reliable air-cooled benchtop centrifuge, maximum capacity 4 × 500 ml / 6 × 250 ml, speeds up to 14,000 rpm (21,910 x g), designed for microbiological investigations and general laboratory applications. Part of the Red Line family.
• HiCen TR High-performance refrigerated benchtop centrifuge, maximum capacity 4 × 500 ml / 6 × 250 ml, speeds up to 15,000 rpm (26,660 x g), with quiet operation and precision cooling. The base model for the inert gas purging system variant. Part of the Red Line family.
• HiCen F Compact air-cooled floor-standing centrifuge with space-saving under-bench design and four casters for mobility, maximum capacity 4 × 500 ml or 6 × 250 ml, for applications not requiring active cooling. Part of the Red Line family.
• HiCen FR Refrigerated compact floor-standing centrifuge with under-bench design and four casters, speeds up to 18,000 rpm (34,770 x g), featuring efficient cooling for sensitive samples. Part of the Red Line family.
• HiCen GT XL air-cooled benchtop centrifuge for high-volume applications, maximum capacity 4 × 1,000 ml, with vibration-free operation and quiet performance for microbiology and beverage industry applications. Part of the Red Line family.
• HiCen GR Universal refrigerated floor-standing centrifuge, maximum capacity 4 × 1,000 ml, speeds up to 17,500 rpm (33,550 x g), with 4 swing-out rotors and 13 fixed-angle rotors for diverse research and industrial applications. Part of the Red Line family.
• HiCen SR Super-speed refrigerated floor-standing centrifuge for high-speed analyses, maximum capacity 4 × 500 ml / 4 × 1,000 ml, reaching speeds up to 20,500 rpm (50,740 x g), with efficient cooling and robust design. Part of the Red Line family.
• HiCen XL High-performance refrigerated centrifuge with maximum capacity 4 × 1,000 ml / 6 × 1,000 ml, designed for biotechnology, cell culture, microbiology, water analysis, and soil sample analysis per current regulations. Part of the Red Line family.
• RobotCen Series Automated laboratory centrifuge series for robotic integration, featuring automatic loading/unloading via robotic arms, precise rotor positioning, swing-out and fixed-angle rotors up to 20,500 rpm (50,740 x g), and serial interface (RS232/RS485) control for seamless laboratory automation workflows.
• Inertgas Purging System for HiCen TR Inert gas purging system for the HiCen TR centrifuge, providing controlled atmosphere through nitrogen flushing to reduce oxygen content and minimize risk of unwanted reactions; features overpressure encapsulation, oxygen monitoring, automatic emergency shutdown, and energy-independent emergency purging via bypass system. Herolab's worldwide unique integrated automated centrifugation with inert gas protection.
• UV Products UV products for laboratory environments including UV transilluminators, UV analysis lamps/hand lamps, UV lamps for disinfection, and UV accessories for air and surface decontamination.
• Centrifuge Tubes and Bottles (Röhrchen & Flaschen) Reusable, autoclavable centrifuge tubes and bottles including AOR tubes, UZ ultracentrifuge tubes, centrifuge bottles, and bottles with neck opening, ranging from 10 ml to 1,000 ml.
• Red Line Rotors High-performance rotors for Red Line centrifuges with maximum speed up to 30,000 rpm and maximum RCF of 50,740 x g, featuring robust stainless steel chamber with armor plating and maintenance-free induction drive.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maximum RCF up to 110,000 x g (HiCen SR model)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Labsun GmbH (Parent Company)coreOthers · 1 January 1979Herolab GmbH Laborgeräte is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Labsun GmbH. Labsun serves as the parent company providing corporate oversight and strategic direction.
• HEROLAB ChinacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional office and distribution hub for China, Hong Kong, and Macau markets. Located in Shanghai with local contact person Herr Ping Lin (林平).
• Golden Globe International (Nepal)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Nepal market. Contact: Bishwa Shakya, based in Kathmandu.
• Labix Scientific (Saudi Arabia & UAE)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) and UAE (Abu Dhabi) markets.
• Hettich FranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for France market. Located in Sarreguemines.
• Montreal Biotech Inc. (Canada)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Canada market. Located in Dorval, Quebec.
• Benchmark Scientific, Inc. (USA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for USA market. Located in Sayreville, New Jersey.
• CG Scientific Co., Ltd. (Thailand)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Thailand market. Located in Bangkok.
• Carl Roth GmbH + Co. KG (Germany)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for German market. Located in Karlsruhe. Contact: M. Mengert.
• KREIENBAUM Neoscience GmbH (Germany)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for German market. Located in Langenfeld.
• Laborgeräte Beranek GmbH (Germany)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for German market. Located in Nußloch.
• Toei Kaisha Ltd. (Japan)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Japan market. Located in Tokyo (Nihonbashi).
• DJB Labcare Ltd (United Kingdom)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for UK market. Located in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire.
• Beun de Ronde (Netherlands & Luxembourg)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Netherlands and Luxembourg markets. Located in Abcoude, Netherlands.
• Beun de Ronde Serlabo BV (Belgium)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Belgium market. Located in Beersel.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sartorius AG: German bioprocessing and laboratory equipment provider with overlapping customer relationships in pharmaceutical manufacturing and biotech. While Sartorius focuses more on upstream/downstream bioprocessing than standalone centrifuges, the companies compete for the same lab automation and bioprocessing budgets.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global life sciences tools giant offering centrifuges as part of a broad laboratory equipment portfolio. Competes with Herolab across pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic customers but does not specialize in centrifuges as a core offering.

Others

• Agilent Technologies: Major analytical instruments and lab equipment provider serving pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic customers that also purchase centrifuges from Herolab. Adjacent rather than direct competitor, often specified alongside Herolab products in lab equipment procurement.

Direct peers

• Beckman Coulter (Danaher): Major centrifuge manufacturer including high-speed, ultracentrifuge, and automated systems serving biomedical and life sciences customers. Direct competitor to Herolab in high-performance centrifugation with substantially larger R&D and global commercial resources under Danaher's Life Sciences segment.
• Sigma Laborzentrifugen GmbH: German manufacturer of laboratory centrifuges offering benchtop and floor-standing models for research and industrial use. Closely comparable mid-sized Mittelstand peer with similar geographic and customer footprint to Herolab.
• Andreas Hettich GmbH & Co. KG: German family-owned centrifuge specialist with a comparable product portfolio spanning benchtop, floor-standing, refrigerated, and high-speed centrifuges. Notably, Hettich also serves as Herolab's distributor in France, indicating overlapping customer bases and product positioning.
• Centurion Scientific Ltd: UK-based manufacturer of laboratory centrifuges for clinical, industrial, and research applications. Comparable in scale and product breadth to Herolab, with overlapping customer segments in pharma and academic research.
• Eppendorf AG: German manufacturer of laboratory equipment including a broad centrifuge portfolio spanning microliter, benchtop, and high-speed floor-standing models. Direct competitor to Herolab in pharma, biotech, and academic lab markets with comparable product positioning but much larger global scale.

Emerging players

• Koki Holdings (formerly Hitachi Koki): Japanese centrifuge manufacturer offering benchtop and high-speed models under the himac brand. Competes with Herolab in research and clinical laboratory applications with strong Asia-Pacific presence.
• Kubota Corporation: Japanese manufacturer offering benchtop and high-speed laboratory centrifuges, particularly strong in Asia-Pacific markets. Comparable in product focus but smaller global footprint than Herolab's distribution network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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