What UNO Life Science Solutions does

UNO Life Science Solutions is a Netherlands-based provider of laboratory animal research equipment and facility solutions, headquartered in Zevenaar, Gelderland, and operating since April 1981 (over 40 years). The company serves life science research institutions, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, toxicology and safety pharmacology laboratories, and oncology researchers across Europe, with a comprehensive portfolio that includes animal housing and caging, anesthesia systems, RFID identification technology, infusion and sampling equipment, surgical and recovery monitoring devices, stereotaxis, restraint and retraction systems, euthanasia units, and modular buildings for animal facilities.

The company's product portfolio spans both standardized catalog items held in stock at its Zevenaar warehouse for next-day or two-day European express delivery and fully customized products designed and manufactured in-house through its engineering department, with lead times of 12-16 weeks for customized products and 2.5-5 weeks for custom infusion items. Proprietary technology includes UNO transponders and readers (introduced 2008), the world's smallest implantable ISO transponder (2009), a complete anesthesia program (2010), surgical mouse monitoring (2013), and an integrated scavenging and weighting unit (2015). The company also offers Arrowmight products through a supply and service arrangement to provide a one-stop-shop experience.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: standard equipment sales from stock, customized product design and manufacturing (one-time/perpetual licensing), and turnkey facility projects that encompass design, transport, installation, commissioning, and instruction (managed services). The go-to-market is predominantly direct sales via phone (+31 (0)316 524 451) and email ([email protected]), supplemented by enterprise field sales for custom facility projects. Marketing channels include the corporate website, LinkedIn presence, email newsletter, downloadable product catalogues, and industry conference participation. Pricing is quote-based across all tiers, with free shipping within the Netherlands for orders of €500 or more and competitive international rates via Fedex/TNT.

Name

UNO Life Science Solutions

Legal name

UNO Life Science Solutions

Website

https://uno-lifescience.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UNO Life Science Solutions is a Netherlands-based provider of laboratory animal research equipment, anesthesia systems, RFID identification, and turnkey animal facility solutions, serving European research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and oncology researchers since 1981.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Animal Research Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Lab Furniture, Facilities & Utilities (Benches, Casework, Gas/Water Systems) (HLAGAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Anesthesia, Ventilation & Patient Monitoring (Machines, Vaporizers, Monitors) (HLAMAFAB), Surgical & Procedural Instruments (Scalpels, Forceps, Retractors) (HLAMAFAA)

Keywords

• Laboratory animal research equipment
• Animal housing solutions
• Research anesthesia systems
• RFID animal identification
• Turnkey animal facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Zevenaar

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Research Equipment and Products: Sale of standard and custom research equipment including anesthesia systems, identification products, caging, housing products, infusion equipment, monitoring devices, and disposables.
2. Customized Product Design and Manufacturing: Products specially designed and manufactured for customers on their specifications. Includes intake of needs and specs, design solution, and sometimes prototype. Lead-time 2-6 months depending on complexity.
3. Turnkey Projects: Special custom-made products, systems or facilities ready to use after delivery, installation, commissioning and instruction. Complete facility design and build services.
4. Product Training: Training services including surgical training and product instruction as part of turnkey projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

UNO Life Science Solutions sells laboratory animal research equipment and complete facility solutions for life science research, including standard and custom animal housing/caging, anesthesia systems, RFID identification and tracking, infusion and sampling equipment, surgical monitoring, stereotaxis, restraint, euthanasia, and cleaning/decontamination products. Beyond catalog equipment, the company delivers turnkey design-and-build projects for custom animal and study facilities and prefabricated modular lab units, supported by an in-house engineering department and product/surgical training services.

Product overview

UNO Life Science Solutions is a life science research solutions provider with over 40 years of experience (founded April 1981) offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for laboratory animal research. The company operates as a unified platform combining turnkey facility solutions with an extensive product catalog. Design & Build Solutions and Modular Buildings & Lab Units form the core facility offering, providing custom and prefabricated animal study facilities. Supporting this are product categories including Housing & Equipment (cages, racks for multiple species), Cleaning & Decontamination (isolators, autoclaves), Transport & Storage Furniture, Identification & Tracking (RFID transponders, readers), Anesthesia (flow control, ventilation systems), Monitoring (surgical and recovery monitoring), Infusion & Sampling (blood sampling, pumps, catheters), Stereotaxis, Restraint & Retraction, and Euthanasia equipment. The company also provides specialized Oncology Research Solutions combining multiple product categories. Additional offerings include Arrowmight products, research equipment (imaging, microscopes, centrifuges), and disposable supplies. Services include product training and surgical training. The portfolio includes standard product lines as well as customized and bespoke solutions through their in-house engineering department.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design & Build Solutions
• Modular Buildings & Lab Units
• Housing & Equipment
• Cleaning & Decontamination
• Transport, Storage & Furniture
• Identification & Tracking
• Anesthesia
• Monitoring
• Infusion & Sampling
• Stereotaxis
• Restraint & Retraction
• Euthanasia
• Oncology Research Solutions
• Research Equipment
• Product & Surgical Training

Quantifiable outcome

• Modular buildings ready to use within 6-9 months
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Thoren Caging Systems: Manufacturer of laboratory animal caging systems and equipment, including ventilated cages and custom housing. Closely comparable to UNO's specialty housing and stainless steel heritage products.
• Kent Scientific: Supplies laboratory animal research equipment including anesthesia, monitoring, surgical, and surgical platforms. Directly overlaps with UNO's anesthesia, monitoring, restraint, and stereotaxis categories.
• Tecniplast: Italian manufacturer of lab animal cages, housing, and research equipment with a global footprint. Most directly comparable to UNO's housing, equipment, and facility design offerings, serving the same life science research customer base.
• Avidity Science: Supplies laboratory animal research equipment including watering systems, husbandry, and research support equipment. Comparable to UNO's housing and facility solutions across preclinical research customers.
• Allentown (animal housing): US-based manufacturer of cages, racks, and enrichment products for laboratory animal research. Directly comparable to UNO's Housing & Equipment product line and shares the lab animal research end market.
• BioServ: Provides animal research products including diets, enrichment, and laboratory animal research equipment. Comparable to UNO across the consumables/equipment mix used in preclinical and toxicology studies.
• Lab Products: Manufacturer of laboratory animal housing, cages, and research equipment. Comparable to UNO across animal housing, monitoring, and facility equipment categories serving the same research customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Charles River Laboratories: Global preclinical research services and products provider, including research models and supporting equipment. Overlaps with UNO's customer base (pharma, biotech, academic research) and end market (preclinical and toxicology research).
• Getinge (life science): Global medical technology company with lab and research infrastructure offerings including sterilization, clean air, and life science equipment. Larger incumbent with overlapping capabilities in cleaning/decontamination and facility-grade equipment.
• Midmark (Animal Health): Broader medical and animal health equipment manufacturer offering tables, lights, sterilization, and research equipment. Provides adjacent capabilities to UNO's clinical furniture and decontamination categories but spans many verticals beyond lab animal research.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uno-life-science

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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