Labappara

What Labappara does

Labappara, legally Scientific Instrument Traders, is an Indian manufacturer and exporter of scientific and laboratory equipment headquartered in Ambala Cantt, Haryana, and operating since 1985 under the Labappara brand. The company manufactures a broad catalog spanning borosilicate glassware (beakers, burettes, condensers, pipettes, test tubes, chromatography vials, volumetric flasks), laboratory plastic ware, general lab equipment (autoclaves, centrifuges, incubators, hot-air ovens, pH meters, spectrophotometers, calorimeters, refractometers), NCERT-approved educational kits for schools, engineering lab trainers (communication, microprocessor, PLC, microwave labs), and pathology, pharmaceutical, physiology, and hospital equipment.

The core technical capability is borosilicate glass processing — the company produces 33 expansion borosilicate glassware with stated emphasis on dimensional accuracy, chemical resistance, durability, and USP/Class A calibration standards — alongside integration of glassware, plastic ware, electronics-based trainers, and optical instruments into curriculum-aligned educational kits. Manufacturing is concentrated at the single Ambala Cantt facility, with no disclosed second plant, R&D lab, or in-house tooling operation beyond the existing line.

The business model is primarily one-time unit sales of physical goods through three channels: direct e-commerce via labappara.com, an authorized domestic dealer network, and direct institutional/government supply contracts (most notably the multi-year NCERT kit contract). Pricing is per-unit on glassware and equipment and per-kit on NCERT-approved school kits, with unit prices ranging from Rs.1,350 to Rs.36,030 per kit. Customer segments span educational institutions (primary), research laboratories, healthcare facilities, and engineering institutions, with export activity historically demonstrated through participation in India, Nepal, and Myanmar lab expos in 2017. No software, SaaS, licensing, subscription, or recurring revenue streams are disclosed.

Name

Labappara

Legal name

Scientific Instrument Traders

Website

https://labappara.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Labappara (Scientific Instrument Traders) is an Indian manufacturer of borosilicate glassware, lab equipment, and NCERT-approved educational kits, serving schools, research labs, hospitals, and engineering institutions via e-commerce, dealer network, and direct government contracts since 1985.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Equipment

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Liquid Handling & Laboratory Automation (Pipettes, Robots, Workstations) (HLAGAIAD), Laboratory Consumables & Plasticware (Tips, Tubes, Plates, Filters) (HLAGAIAH), Science & STEM Lab Equipment & Supplies (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Makerspaces) (EDAEAIAC)

Keywords

• Laboratory equipment manufacturing
• Scientific instruments supply
• Borosilicate glassware
• NCERT approved lab kits
• Educational lab equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Ambala Cantt

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Scientific Equipment Sales: Manufacturing and selling scientific and laboratory equipment including glassware, plastic ware, analytical instruments, and educational kits to educational institutions, research labs, and healthcare facilities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Labappara manufactures and sells scientific and laboratory equipment including borosilicate glassware (beakers, burettes, condensers, chromatography columns, pipettes, test tubes, volumetric flasks), laboratory plastic ware, analytical instruments (spectrophotometers, refractometers, calorimeters, pH meters, centrifuges, autoclaves, incubators), engineering lab trainers, and NCERT-approved educational lab kits. The company serves educational institutions, research laboratories, healthcare facilities, and engineering colleges in India and overseas markets.

Product overview

Labappara is a scientific instruments manufacturer that offers a comprehensive portfolio of laboratory equipment and educational supplies. The company operates as a single brand (Labappara) under the parent company Jain Scientific Industry, established in 1985 as Scientific Instrument Traders. The product portfolio spans multiple interconnected categories: Laboratory Glassware (borosilicate glass equipment including beakers, burettes, condensers, chromatography items, pipettes, and test tubes); Laboratory Plastic Ware (containers, racks, and storage solutions); Laboratory Equipment (autoclaves, centrifuges, incubators, pH meters, spectrophotometers, calorimeters, refractometers); Educational Equipment (mathematics kits, physics experiments for Class 11-12, biology, chemistry, and electronics lab equipment); Engineering Equipment (communication labs, microprocessor trainers, PLC systems); and specialized equipment for pathology, pharmaceutical, and medical applications. The company also offers NCERT-approved educational kits for Indian schools. As a physical equipment manufacturer serving educational institutions, research laboratories, hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies, Labappara does not offer software products, APIs, or AI capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Educational Equipment Comprehensive range of educational laboratory equipment including Audio-Visuals, Biology Lab instruments, Chemistry equipment, Educational Models (anatomical, zoology, botany), Electronics, General Physics apparatus, Geography & Working Models, Math Lab kits, Optical Instruments, and Physics equipment for schools, colleges, and universities.
• Laboratory Glassware Extensive borosilicate glassware catalog including Adapters, Beakers, Bottles, Burettes, Chromatography Vials, Condensers (Air, Coil, Davies, Double Coil, Reversible Type), Cones (Imhoff), Desiccators, Dishes, Distilling Apparatus, Extraction Apparatus, Filtration Assembly, Funnels, Gas Generator, Pipettes, Quartz Ware, Sintered Ware, Test Tubes, and Viscometer for research and educational labs.
• Laboratory Plastic Ware Laboratory plastic ware including Animal Cages, Atomic Model Sets, Bottles, Cell Culture Equipment, Centrifuge Bottles and Tubes, Clamps/Holders/Racks/Stands, Connectors and Stirrers, Desiccators, Funnels, Kips Apparatus, Liquid Measurement items, Pipette Stands, Slide Storage, Sample Containers, Storage Boxes/Carriers, and Vials.
• Laboratory Equipment Core laboratory equipment including Autoclave & Sterilizer, Centrifuges Equipment, Conductivity Meters, Hot-Air Ovens, Lab Incubators, Laboratory Porcelain Ware, Melting Point Apparatus, Muffle Furnace, pH Meters, and Water Bath & Stills for research and analytical laboratories.
• Lab Heating Equipment Heating equipment for laboratory use including Autoclaves, Heating Mantles, Hot Plates, Incubators, and Ovens for laboratory and educational settings.
• Microscopes Microscopes and microscope accessories for laboratory and educational use across research, pathology, and educational institutions.
• Analytical Lab Instruments Analytical instruments including Calorimeters, Refractometers, and Spectrophotometer for scientific analysis in research and quality control laboratories.
• NCERT Approved Education Kits NCERT-approved educational kits for schools including Senior Secondary Mathematics Lab Kit (SSML), Senior Secondary Biology Lab Kit with Microscope (SSBL-WM), Senior Secondary Chemistry Lab Kit (SSCLK), Senior Secondary Physics Lab Kit (SSPLK), Secondary Mathematics Lab Kit (SMLK), Secondary Science Kit, Mathematics kits (UPMK), and Upper Primary Science kit (UPSK-M), approved by the National Council of Educational Research and Training for supply to Government of India schools.
• Physics Experiment Kits Physics experiment kits for Class 11 and Class 12 curriculum covering syllabus-aligned practical experiments for senior secondary schools.
• Engineering Equipment Engineering laboratory equipment including Advance Communication Lab, Amplifiers, Analog/Digital Oscilloscopes, Basic Communication Lab, Bread Board Trainers, Control Lab, DC Regulated Power Supply, Digital Electronics Lab, E/M Apparatus, Electrical Bridges, Heat Transfer Lab, Hydraulic Lab, Mass Transfer Lab, Mechanical Operation Lab, Microprocessor & Micro-controller Lab, Microwave Lab Training Modules, Momentum Transfer Lab, PLC Lab, Power Electronics Lab, Process Control & Instrumentation Lab, Production Lab, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Lab, Spectrum Analyzers, Strength Of Material Lab, Theory Of Machine Lab, and Thermo Dynamic Lab for engineering colleges and technical training centers.
• Pathology Lab Equipment Pathology laboratory equipment for medical and clinical testing in hospitals and diagnostic laboratories.
• Pharmaceutical Equipment Pharmaceutical equipment including Abbe Refractometer for pharmaceutical testing, analysis, and quality control applications.
• Physiology Apparatus Physiology laboratory apparatus for biological and medical research and education in colleges and research institutions.
• Plant Physiology Apparatus Specialized apparatus for plant physiology studies and research in botany departments and agricultural research institutions.
• Hospital Equipment & Furniture Hospital furniture and equipment for medical facilities including items for patient care, examination, and hospital operations.
• Medical Surgical Clothing Medical and surgical clothing for healthcare professionals and facilities including garments used in clinical and surgical environments.
• Laboratory Chemicals Laboratory chemicals and reagents for scientific research, testing, and educational laboratory use.
• Lab Measuring Instruments Measuring instruments for laboratory precision measurement requirements across educational, research, and analytical applications.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature2 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Eppendorf AG: German manufacturer of pipettes, centrifuges, and laboratory consumables for life sciences. Directly comparable to Labappara's pipettes, measuring cylinders, and centrifuge product lines, with stronger global brand presence in liquid handling.
• Schott AG: Global leader in borosilicate glass (Duran brand) and specialty materials, supplying laboratory, pharmaceutical, and industrial customers worldwide. Sets the technology and quality benchmark that Indian glassware makers like Labappara compete against, with much larger R&D and global distribution.
• Merck Life Science (Sigma-Aldrich): Global supplier of laboratory chemicals, reagents, consumables, and equipment. Overlaps with Labappara's lab chemicals, plastic ware, and lab equipment categories, serving the same research and institutional buyer base but with a far broader portfolio.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global life sciences and laboratory equipment giant offering analytical instruments, lab equipment, consumables, and reagents. Competes with Labappara in the analytical instruments (spectrophotometers, centrifuges) and general lab equipment segments, but at the premium/institutional end of the market.
• Sartorius AG: German manufacturer of laboratory and bioprocessing equipment, including pipettes, lab balances, and consumables. Competes with Labappara's liquid handling and lab equipment lines, particularly in pharmaceutical and research institutional segments.

Regional players

• Hario Scientific: Japanese manufacturer of borosilicate laboratory glassware and scientific equipment. Comparable glassware product line (beakers, flasks, condensers) to Labappara but serves primarily the Japanese and East Asian markets.
• Antylia Scientific (Cole-Parmer): US-based distributor and manufacturer of laboratory equipment, instruments, and consumables serving North American and European markets. Comparable catalog breadth to Labappara (glassware, instruments, lab supplies) but operates primarily in Western markets.

Direct peers

• Tarsons Products Limited: Indian manufacturer of laboratory plasticware, consumables, and liquid handling products. Overlaps with Labappara's plastic ware, pipettes, centrifuge tubes, and cell culture equipment lines, and competes for the same research, educational, and healthcare institutional customers in India.
• J. Scientific Glass Works (JSGW): Indian scientific glassware manufacturer producing borosilicate lab apparatus (beakers, flasks, condensers, burettes). Direct overlap with Labappara's core glassware catalog and similar customer base of Indian educational and research institutions.
• Borosil Limited: India's leading borosilicate glassware manufacturer and Labappara's most direct domestic competitor. Both produce laboratory glassware, scientific instruments, and educational equipment, with Borosil holding dominant brand recognition and a much broader distribution footprint across India.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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