TAISA.CO.CR

What TAISA.CO.CR does

TAISA (Tecnología Aplicada Internacional S.A.) is a Costa Rican laboratory equipment and consumables distributor founded in 2003 by Alexis Ulloa, a laboratory equipment technician, and Olga Murillo, a chemist. Operating from San Vicente de Moravia, San José, with a five-person team, the company holds exclusive Costa Rican distribution rights for more than 30 international laboratory equipment manufacturers including BÜCHI, BINDER, IKA, KNF, Hettich, Retsch, JASCO, CAMAG, Analytik Jena, and Berghof. Its catalog of 10,000+ SKUs spans analytical instrumentation (atomic absorption, FTIR, Raman, NIR, HPLC), sample preparation (microwave digestion, grinding, lyophilization, nitrogen generation), general laboratory equipment (centrifuges, incubators, balances, autoclaves, microscopes), process equipment (bioreactors, vacuum pumps, rotavapors), microbiology/molecular biology systems, and a consumables line (pipette tips, glassware, filtration, tubes, plates). The company is recognized as a two-star Ecological Blue Flag (Bandera Azul Ecológica) certified operator.

The revenue model combines one-time capital equipment sales with recurring consumables and professional services revenue (installation, calibration, preventive and corrective maintenance, repair, and personnel training). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contracts typical. TAISA serves more than 3,000 customers across four primary verticals: universities and higher education (Universidad de Costa Rica, Universidad Nacional), research laboratories, government institutions (Servicio Fitosanitario del Estado, INTA, ICE), and industrial clients (Dos Pinos in food and beverage). Distribution is direct via a field sales team with no dealer, retail, or marketplace channels; customer engagement spans phone, WhatsApp Business, website inquiry forms, and in-person technical consultations at the Moravia headquarters. The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales with personalized technical advisory and post-sale support.

The business is a 100% Costa Rican family-owned Sociedad Anónima with no external investors, private equity, or venture capital involvement. In 2025, the second generation of the Ulloa-Murillo family assumed leadership, reportedly with a renewed focus on marketing and customer acquisition. Geographic scope is limited to Costa Rica single-country operations. There is no disclosed revenue, no funding history, no M&A activity, and no published financials; the company operates as a bootstrapped SME with 20+ years of continuous operation.

Name

TAISA.CO.CR

Legal name

Tecnología Aplicada Internacional S.A.

Website

https://taisa.co.cr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TAISA (Tecnología Aplicada Internacional S.A.) is a Costa Rican laboratory equipment and consumables distributor founded in 2003, serving over 3,000 universities, research institutions, government agencies, and industrial clients with exclusive distribution rights for 30+ premium international brands and local technical support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Laboratory Consumables & Plasticware (Tips, Tubes, Plates, Filters) (HLAGAIAH), Maintenance, Service Contracts & Equipment Repair (Field Service, Parts) (HLAGAIAN), Science & STEM Lab Equipment & Supplies (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Makerspaces) (EDAEAIAC)

Keywords

• Laboratory equipment distribution
• Scientific instruments
• Analytical equipment
• Laboratory consumables
• Technical support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Moravia

HQ country

Costa Rica

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Equipment Distribution: TAISA generates revenue through the distribution and sale of high-technology laboratory equipment and scientific instruments from exclusive international brand partnerships. The company serves as the exclusive distributor in Costa Rica for multiple global laboratory equipment manufacturers, providing equipment sales, installation, technical training, and ongoing maintenance support.
2. Laboratory Consumables: Sale of consumable laboratory supplies including glassware, plastic ware, filters, gloves, tips, tubes, plates, and other essential laboratory materials from various brands.
3. Technical Support and Services: Revenue generated from technical support services including installation, calibration, preventive and corrective maintenance, repair, and technical training for laboratory equipment.
4. Advisory and Training: Technical advisory and specialized training services provided to laboratory personnel on equipment operation and process optimization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TAISA distributes high-technology laboratory equipment and scientific instruments from over 30 international brands as the exclusive or primary distributor in Costa Rica. The company supplies analytical instruments, sample preparation systems, general laboratory equipment, process equipment, and laboratory consumables, complemented by installation, calibration, preventive and corrective maintenance, technical training, and scientific advisory services.

Product overview

TAISA (Tecnología Aplicada Internacional S.A.) is a Costa Rican laboratory equipment and consumables distributor founded in 2003, offering more than 10,000 products from exclusive international brands. Their portfolio comprises analytical equipment (spectrometers, chromatographs, elemental analyzers), sample preparation systems (digesters, grinders, lyophilizers), general laboratory equipment (centrifuges, incubators, balances, spectrophotometers), process equipment (bioreactors, vacuum pumps, rotavapors), and microbiology/molecular biology tools. They also supply laboratory consumables. The company provides distribution, technical advice, training, and local post-sale technical support as integral services alongside their equipment offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Analytical Instruments Distribution
• Sample Preparation Equipment Distribution
• General Laboratory Equipment Distribution
• Process and Vacuum Equipment Distribution
• Molecular Biology and Microbiology Equipment Distribution
• Laboratory Consumables Distribution
• Technical Support, Installation, and Maintenance Services
• Technical Training and Scientific Advisory Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 3000+ satisfied clients served in Costa Rica
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

38 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cole-ParmercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA serves as a distributor for Cole-Parmer laboratory equipment and supplies including bottle-top dispensers, pipette controllers, and Masterflex peristaltic pumps. Cole-Parmer is a leading global manufacturer of laboratory equipment and supplies, now part of Antylia Scientific.
• BÜCHIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor in Costa Rica for BÜCHI laboratory equipment including rotavapors, vacuum pumps, lyophilizers, encapsulation systems, and NIR spectrophotometers. BÜCHI is a Swiss company specializing in laboratory equipment for sample preparation and analysis.
• IKAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes IKA laboratory equipment including mixers, shakers, stirrers, homogenizers, kneaders, and pellet presses. IKA is a German company known for laboratory and industrial process technology.
• BINDERcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for BINDER climate chambers, incubators, sterilization equipment, and drying chambers. BINDER is a German manufacturer specializing in simulation chambers for scientific and industrial applications.
• Benchmark ScientificcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes Benchmark Scientific equipment including thermal cyclers, incubators, shakers, and small centrifuge equipment. Founded in 2006, Benchmark Scientific is a leading supplier of benchtop laboratory equipment.
• INFORS HTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes INFORS HT bioreactors and fermentation equipment including Techfors, Minifors, and Minitron systems for microbial and cell culture applications.
• OrganomationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes Organomation nitrogen evaporators, multi-sample evaporators, and nitrogen generators. Founded in 1959, Organomation specializes in sample preparation equipment for chromatography.
• KNF GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes KNF LABOPORT vacuum pumps and systems for laboratory applications. KNF is a German manufacturer of diaphragm gas pumps, liquid pumping systems, and components.
• AvantorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes Avantor laboratory equipment and supplies. Avantor is a global leader in providing essential products and services for the life sciences and advanced technology industries.
• Globe ScientificminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes Globe Scientific plasticware, glassware, and benchtop laboratory equipment. Globe Scientific is an ISO 9001:2015 certified global provider of laboratory supplies.
• USA ScientificminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes USA Scientific laboratory plastics, equipment, and accessories including pipette tips, PCR tubes, and vortex mixers. Founded in 1982 as a trusted laboratory associate.
• RetschcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes Retsch laboratory equipment including crushers, grinders, sieve shakers, and sample dividers. Retsch is a German company specializing in sample preparation technology.
• CAMAGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes CAMAG HPTLC (High-Performance Thin Layer Chromatography) equipment and systems for analytical separations. CAMAG is a Swiss company specializing in planar chromatography.
• HettichcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes Hettich centrifuges including microcentrifuges, benchtop centrifuges, and floor-standing models. Founded in 1904, Hettich is a German manufacturer of medical technology equipment.
• JASCOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes JASCO analytical instruments including spectrometers, FTIR, Raman, HPLC, and polarimeters. JASCO is a Japanese company providing optical instruments for analysis.
• ElementarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes Elementar elemental analyzers for carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen, sulfur, and oxygen determination in organic and inorganic samples.
• Analytik JenacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes Analytik Jena atomic absorption spectrometers including contrAA, ZEEnit, and novAA series for elemental analysis.
• KirschminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes Kirsch laboratory refrigerators and freezers. Founded in 1865, Kirsch is a German company specializing in refrigeration solutions for pharmacies, hospitals, and laboratories.
• ANKOMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes ANKOM feed and food analysis equipment including fiber analyzers, fat extractors, and in vitro digestibility systems for the agricultural and food industries.
• PolyScienceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes PolyScience temperature control equipment including circulators, chillers, and heating systems. Founded in 1963, PolyScience is known for innovative temperature control solutions.
• BerghofcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes Berghof microwave digesters and reactors for sample preparation in elemental analysis. Berghof is a German company specializing in pressure and microwave digestion technology.
• Carbolite GerocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes Carbolite Gero high-temperature furnaces and ovens for laboratory and industrial applications.
• NeptuneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes Neptune pipette tips and liquid handling products. Neptune is known for innovative and environmentally responsible liquid handling solutions.
• MEIJI TechnominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes MEIJI Techno microscopes. MEIJI Techno is Japan's third-largest optical microscope manufacturer.
• BrandTechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes BrandTech liquid handling products including Dispensette bottle-top dispensers, Titrette burettes, and Transferpette pipettes.
• KRÜSScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes KRÜSS analytical instruments including digital refractometers, polarimeters, and tensiometers for quality control applications.
• QsonicaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes Qsonica ultrasonic processors and sonicators for sample preparation, cell disruption, and sonochemistry applications.
• StakpureminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes Stakpure water purification systems producing ultrapure and purified water for laboratory applications.
• MICROTRACcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes MICROTRAC particle characterization equipment including laser diffraction and dynamic image analysis systems.
• InterscienceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes Interscience microbiology equipment including automatic platers, dilutors, and colony counters for food, pharmaceutical, and environmental testing.
• Astell ScientificminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes Astell Scientific autoclaves and sterilization equipment for laboratory and healthcare applications.
• Accuris InstrumentsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes Accuris instruments including micropipettes, balances, electrophoresis equipment, and PCR reagents.
• A&D CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes A&D Company precision balances, moisture analyzers, and force measurement instruments.
• Grupo C4minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes Grupo C4 laboratory safety equipment including fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, and laminar flow cabinets. Grupo C4 is a Latin American manufacturer.
• Environmental ExpressminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes Environmental Express laboratory equipment for environmental testing including water analysis and metals analysis products.
• Advantec MFSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes Advantec filtration products including membrane filters, filter paper, and filtration equipment for laboratory and industrial applications.
• Starna CellsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes Starna Cells spectrophotometer cuvettes and spectroscopy accessories. Starna is a UK-based manufacturer of reference materials and cuvettes.
• UVITECcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAISA distributes UVITEC imaging systems including gel documentation, chemiluminescence, and colorimetry equipment for molecular biology applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Avantor: Global distributor of life sciences products, advanced technologies, and laboratory supplies. Avantor is both a competitor and one of TAISA's principals (TAISA distributes Avantor products), making it a directly comparable broad incumbent with overlapping product lines.
• VWR (part of Avantor): Global laboratory products and services distributor serving research, industrial, and clinical customers. Operates as a broad incumbent with catalog breadth and digital procurement tools that small regional distributors like TAISA cannot match.
• BIO-RAD Laboratories: Global manufacturer and supplier of life science research and clinical diagnostics products. Comparable as a life science tools company whose analytical instruments, chromatography, and consumables overlap with TAISA's portfolio categories.
• Fisher Scientific: Global laboratory supplies and equipment distributor (part of Thermo Fisher Scientific). Comparable as a wholesale channel for analytical instruments and consumables, though operating at vastly greater scale and with direct manufacturer relationships across every category TAISA carries.
• BÜCHI Labortechnik: Swiss manufacturer of laboratory equipment for sample preparation, distillation, and NIR spectroscopy. TAISA is BÜCHI's exclusive Costa Rican distributor, making BÜCHI a closely linked principal — comparable as a premium lab equipment manufacturer with similar downstream distributor models globally.
• Antylia Scientific (parent of Cole-Parmer): Global manufacturer and distributor of laboratory and process equipment under the Cole-Parmer brand — a direct principal of TAISA. Antylia is comparable as a multi-brand specialty distributor with deep lab equipment coverage, though operating globally rather than at the country level.
• IKA Works: German manufacturer of laboratory, analytical, and process technology equipment (mixers, shakers, stirrers). TAISA distributes IKA in Costa Rica; IKA is comparable as a principal whose global distribution footprint mirrors the kind of multi-brand exclusive partnerships TAISA depends on.

Regional players

• SelecLab (regional LATAM lab distributor): Regional laboratory equipment and supplies distributor serving Central and South America with multi-brand representation and technical service. Closest structural peer to TAISA — a smaller regional specialist distributor operating under the same exclusive-distribution-plus-service model.
• Equipamentos Científicos (Brazil/LATAM regional distributors): Latin American regional laboratory equipment distributor comparable in operating model — exclusive distribution of international brands combined with local technical service. Serves as a useful regional benchmark for how multi-brand specialty distributors scale across LATAM geographies.

Emerging players

• Hettich Instruments: Direct principal of TAISA for centrifuge equipment. Comparable as a German manufacturer of laboratory centrifuges whose products TAISA distributes in Costa Rica — useful peer for understanding principal-side dynamics in exclusive distribution relationships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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