Advancelab

What Advancelab does

Advancelab Sdn. Bhd. is a privately held Malaysian specialist in scientific and healthcare facility design, build, and equipment manufacturing, founded in 2003 and structured as a family business with no disclosed external investors. The company operates a fully owned manufacturing facility in Kulai, Johor, certified to SEFA USA 8M — making it the first such compliant manufacturer in Southeast Asia — and produces its own laboratory casework (AdvancelabPro, Urbano, New Jersey, New Jersey Plus, Resilab series), safety storage cabinets to NFPA 30 and FM testing, fume hoods compliant to ASHRAE 110-95 and EN 14175, laminar flow and PCR cabinets, clean booths, MiniLab and MaxiLab wet scrubbers, and the BioShield Plus engineered panel system for BSL-3 and BSL-4 high-containment environments.

Name

Advancelab

Legal name

Advancelab Sdn. Bhd.

Website

https://advancelabglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Advancelab Sdn. Bhd., founded in 2003 in Malaysia, designs, builds, and equips scientific and healthcare facilities through in-house SEFA USA 8M–compliant manufacturing, serving pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostics, government, manufacturing, and research clients across nine Southeast Asian and Oceanian markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Furniture and Scientific Facility Infrastructure

NAICS

Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (33712), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Cleanroom Fit-Out (Factories, Warehouses, Controlled Environments) (IMAFANAF), Healthcare & Laboratory Interior Fit-Out (IMAFANAC), Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG), Lab Safety, PPE & Contamination Control (Hoods, Biosafety Cabinets, Clean Air) (HLAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Laboratory furniture manufacturing
• Scientific facility construction
• Modular operating theatres
• Fume hoods and scrubbers
• Cleanroom containment systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaki Bukit

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Infrastructure Equipment Manufacturing: Manufacture and sale of laboratory furniture (AdvancelabPro, Urbano, New Jersey ranges), safety storage cabinets, fume hoods, laminar flow cabinets, clean booths, wet scrubbers, and accessories. Revenue generated from product sales to laboratories and healthcare facilities.
2. Design & Build Services: Comprehensive laboratory and healthcare facility design, construction, and project management services. Includes feasibility studies, engineering, tender documentation, project management, and construction services for scientific facilities.
3. Modular Operating Theatres: Supply and installation of SHD ITALIA prefabricated modular operating theatre systems including air flow controls and bed head panels for healthcare clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Advancelab designs and builds scientific and healthcare facilities, and manufactures laboratory furniture, fume hoods, safety storage cabinets, laminar flow cabinets, clean booths, wet scrubbers, BioShield Plus containment panels, and related SEFA USA 8M-compliant equipment in its own Kulai, Johor facility. It also supplies and installs SHD ITALIA modular operating theatre systems and delivers turnkey design-build construction services for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, research, healthcare, and government customers across Southeast Asia and Australia.

Product overview

Advancelab is a premier facility solution provider for the scientific industry offering a comprehensive portfolio of laboratory infrastructure products and services. The company provides a unified platform approach combining laboratory furniture (AdvancelabPro, Urbano, New Jersey, New Jersey Plus, and Resilab series), safety storage solutions (Flammable, Corrosive, European Fire Rated, and Gas Cylinder cabinets), fume extraction equipment (General Purpose, Ductless, Stainless Steel, Polypropylene, Perchloric Acid, Walk In, and Big Bertha fume hoods), clean air equipment (Laminar Flow Cabinets, Soft Shell Clean Booths, PCR Cabinets), and specialized containment solutions (BioShield Plus). Supporting products include wet scrubbers (MiniLab, MaxiLab), modular operating theatres through SHD Italia partnership, and comprehensive accessories (gas fittings, passboxes, exhaust arms, worktops, lab seating, carts). The company operates as a design-build-manufacture provider with full in-house production facilities in Kulai, Johor, Malaysia, serving pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, and research institutions across Southeast Asia and beyond.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AdvancelabPro: Steel casework laboratory furniture line with floor mounted design and sliding knee space concept.
• Urbano
• New Jersey Series
• Resilab
• ResistLab
• Ergolab
• Bio Shield Plus
• MiniLab
• MaxiLab

Products and services

• AdvancelabPro Floor-mounted SEFA-compliant steel casework laboratory furniture with sliding knee space concept, constructed from electrogalvanized steel sheets with heavy epoxy powder coating and flexible site modifications, sold to laboratories across Southeast Asia.
• Urbano Series Modern laboratory furniture series combining ergonomic design, modular system flexibility, durable chemical-resistant surfaces, and integrated power/data management for contemporary laboratory workflows.
• New Jersey Series Robust laboratory casework series designed for adaptability, efficiency, and long-term durability with optimized storage solutions, modular configurations, and resilient materials.
• New Jersey Plus SEFA USA 8M-compliant heavy-duty steel casework variant offering enhanced durability for demanding laboratory environments.
• Resilab Flexible modular lab furniture system enabling quick redesign, reconfiguration, and relocation of laboratory layouts with integrated quick-connect utility fittings.
• Flammable Safety Cabinet Industrial-grade safety storage cabinet for flammable hazardous materials featuring double-walled construction, self-closing doors, leak-proof base, and NFPA 30 / FM compliance, sold to laboratories and industrial facilities.
• Corrosive Safety Cabinet Safety storage cabinet designed for corrosive substance storage with polypropylene trays and chemical-resistant construction.
• European Fire Rated Cabinet Fire-rated storage cabinet meeting European fire safety standards with self-closing doors, fire seals, and secure locking mechanisms for flammable hazardous substances.
• Gas Cylinder Cabinet Secure storage cabinet for gas cylinders with cylinder brackets, chains, and ventilation system, preventing unauthorized access and ensuring safe storage of 1-6 standard gas cylinders.
• General Purpose Fume Hood Laboratory fume hood providing primary defense against exposure to harmful fumes, featuring double-layered design, phenolic resin liner, and compliance with ASHRAE 110-95 and EN 14175 standards.
• Ductless Fume Hood Fume hood with activated carbon filtration system enabling flexible placement without ductwork, suitable for various chemical applications.
• Stainless Steel Fume Hood Heavy-duty fume hood constructed from stainless steel for enhanced corrosion resistance in demanding laboratory environments.
• Polypropylene Fume Hood Fume hood manufactured entirely from polypropylene material for superior chemical resistance in acidic environments.
• Perchloric Acid Fume Hood Specialized fume hood with fully welded polypropylene construction, built-in wash-down system to prevent perchlorate salt buildup, and IWAKI Japan chemical-resistant pump, designed for work with perchloric acid and reactive chemicals.
• Walk In Fume Hood Oversized fume enclosure allowing laboratory personnel to walk inside for handling large equipment or processes.
• Big Bertha Hood Extra-large capacity fume hood designed for large-scale laboratory equipment and heavy-duty applications with high-volume airflow management.
• Laminar Flow Cabinet Particle-free sterile working environment with HEPA filtration providing unidirectional clean airflow at 99.99% efficiency at 0.3 microns for product protection in electronics, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical applications.
• Soft Shell Clean Booth Portable cleanroom environment using HEPA-filtered laminar airflow in a free-standing steel or aluminum frame structure with strip curtain doors for flexible contamination control.
• PCR Cabinet Controlled environment cabinet with UV sterilization and HEPA-filtered airflow designed for Polymerase Chain Reaction processes, ensuring contamination-free workspace for DNA and RNA amplification.
• BioShield Plus Engineered panel system with CAD CAM precision machining for high-containment environments including BSL-3, BSL-4, CBRE facilities, hospitals, and nuclear applications, featuring Class B fire rating (EN 13501-1:2018), chemical resistance per SEFA 8PH, and Trespa Toplab Vertical surfaces.
• Mobile Laboratory Fully-equipped portable laboratory in 20ft or 40ft container configurations with Biosafety Level 2/2+ rating, lab-grade phenolic walls, LED lighting, and integrated casework for on-site research and testing.
• MiniLab Wet Scrubber Closed-system wet scrubber with scrubber unit mounted above fume hood and holding tank below, designed for individual hood applications with flexibility and easy installation.
• MaxiLab Wet Scrubber Stand-alone wet scrubber unit manufactured in PVC or PP sheet with hot weld fabrication, remotely locatable and connectable to multiple fume hoods for centralized exhaust gas treatment.
• Modular Operating Theatres (MOT) Prefabricated modular wall system for operating rooms, ICUs, dialysis units, and central sterile services departments, delivered in partnership with SHD Italia to create DNV-certified controlled bacterial contamination environments for healthcare customers across Southeast Asia.
• Design & Build Construction Services Comprehensive laboratory and healthcare facility design, construction, and project management services including feasibility studies, engineering room cards, project management, and facility maintenance for pharmaceutical, biotech, research, and healthcare customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• ThermoFisher 50,000 sqft project completed in 6 months
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and regional.

• SHD ItaliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with SHD ITALIA, a family company founded in Milan in 1987, to provide internationally recognized and proven Modular Operating Theatre (MOT) solutions in South East Asia. SHD Italia is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacturing, and installation of prefabricated modular wall systems for the healthcare industry, providing controlled bacterial contamination environments for surgical units, ICU, dialysis, and CSSD departments.
• LabconcokeyTechnology or IntegrationPartnership bringing best energy savings, sustainability, and quality laboratory products to South East Asia markets through distribution and integration of Labconco equipment.
• HaltonkeyTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Finnish company Halton, a global leader in environment solutions for healthcare ventilation. Halton's Vita OR Space provides airflow solutions for operating rooms with highest required air cleanliness for ultraclean operations.
• MZ LibereckeyTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Czech Republic-based MZ Liberec for Bed Head Unit (BHU) products used in DfMA Bed Head Panels. MZ Liberec has been designing and fabricating medical and technical gas distribution systems since 1957 and supplies to major healthcare facilities in more than 60 countries.
• TrespakeyTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with Trespa for purpose-built laboratory grade surfaces in BioShield Plus panel systems. Trespa Toplab Vertical surfaces meet SEFA 8PH requirements and are specifically manufactured for the Laboratory Industry.
• SEFAcoreTechnology or IntegrationSEFA (Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association) membership. Advancelab is the first SEFA manufacturer in South East Asia compliant to SEFA USA 8M standard.
• SHD Italia - DNV CertifiedkeyTechnology or IntegrationSHD Italia's modular operating theatre systems are DNV certified, providing additional quality assurance for healthcare facility implementations.
• Labtech AustraliaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor in Australia located at 80-86 River Avenue, Innisfail, Queensland, serving Australian customers with Advancelab products and support.
• Dynamic Scientific Co., LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor in Cambodia located at 432 Preah Monivong Boulevard, Phnom Penh, serving Cambodian customers with Advancelab products and support.
• PT Symbiocon Solusi IntegraregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor in Indonesia located at Blok K No.8 A, Jl. Jababeka XI A, Harja Mekar, Cikarang Utara, Bekasi Regency, West Java, serving Indonesian customers with Advancelab products and support.
• Advancelab Sci. Eng. Co., LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional office in Myanmar located at No. 81/1-1A, Myin Thar 7th Street, 14/1 Ward, South Okkalapa Township, Yangon, serving Myanmar customers with Advancelab products and support.
• Krypton International Resources Inc.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor in the Philippines located at Krypton HQ Bldg., Canjulao 2nd Road, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, serving Philippine customers with Advancelab products.
• Grimit Laboratory Furnitures and Equipment Corp.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor in the Philippines located at Eastpoint Business Center Bldg. No. 4 East Service Rd., AFPOVAI, Western Bicutan, Taguig Metro Manila, serving Philippine customers with Advancelab products.
• M&T InternationalregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor in Vietnam located at 46A Phan Dinh Phung, Tan Thanh, Tan Phu, Ho Chi Minh City, serving Vietnamese customers with Advancelab products and support.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Erlab: French specialist in ductless fume hoods and laboratory filtration. Overlaps with Advancelab's ductless fume hood offering and broader containment equipment range.
• Halton Group: Finnish provider of indoor environment solutions including operating room airflow systems (Vita OR Space). Partners with Advancelab for healthcare ventilation, making it a peer in clean-air hospital infrastructure.
• SHD Italia: Italian manufacturer of prefabricated modular wall systems for healthcare operating theatres, ICU, and CSSD. Advancelab is SHD Italia's SE Asia partner, making it a directly comparable peer in modular healthcare construction.
• Asecos: European manufacturer of safety storage cabinets for hazardous materials. Advancelab distributes Asecos products in SE Asia, making it a directly comparable peer in chemical safety storage.
• Mott Manufacturing: Canadian manufacturer of steel laboratory furniture, casework, fume hoods, and adaptable lab systems. Comparable product portfolio and SEFA-aligned manufacturing approach to Advancelab's New Jersey and AdvancelabPro lines.
• Kewaunee Scientific Corporation: US-headquartered manufacturer of laboratory furniture, fume hoods, and scientific casework. Directly comparable as a SEFA-aligned lab infrastructure manufacturer serving research, healthcare, and educational institutions.
• Labconco: US manufacturer of laboratory equipment including fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, and freeze dryers. Advancelab partners with Labconco for distribution in SE Asia, making it a peer in laboratory ventilation and containment.

Broad incumbents

• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global life sciences incumbent that operates as both customer (full design-build project with Advancelab) and a broad lab equipment/services competitor across analytical instruments, bioproduction, and lab infrastructure.

Others

• Tornado Spectral Systems: Adjacent lab instrumentation provider; not a direct competitor but illustrative of the broader scientific equipment ecosystem Advancelab supplies infrastructure into.

Emerging players

• AirClean Systems: US-based manufacturer of ductless fume hoods, PCR workstations, and laminar flow cabinets. Comparable niche overlap with Advancelab's clean-air equipment range.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/advancelabsg
• Facebookfacebook.com/AdvancelabMyanmar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/advancelab-global

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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