Bico
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1888
- HeadquartersBurbank, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Bico firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Bico
- Legal name
- BICO Inc.
- Website
- https://bicoinc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1888
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Bico industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Mining and geological laboratory equipment
- NAICS
- Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131)
- SIC
- Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Grinding & Milling Equipment (IMAHAMAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Crushing, Screening & Mineral Sizing Equipment (IMAKANAD)
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Where Bico is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Burbank
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Bico business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: BICO generates revenue through one-time sales of mining and geological laboratory equipment. Products include jaw crushers, pulverizers, ball mills, assay furnaces, and dust collectors sold at fixed prices with options for different motor configurations and voltage specifications.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Badger Jaw Crusher - $22,229.57 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | VD Chipmunk Jaw Crusher - $10,509.42 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | WD Chipmunk Jaw Crusher - $12,183.71 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Vibratory Pulverizer - $17,059.01 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | UA V-Belt Pulverizer - $11,129.53 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Dust Collector - $16,308.09 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | F.C. Ball Mill - $12,993.93 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Electric Assay Furnace - $3,386.48 |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Bico product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BICO designs, manufactures, and sells heavy-duty mining and geological laboratory equipment in the United States. Its product line includes jaw crushers, vibratory and V-belt pulverizers, an F.C. Bond ball mill, electric assay furnaces, and dust collectors used for crushing, pulverizing, grinding, and assaying mineral, ore, and rock samples. All products are built in-house in Burbank, California and sold directly to laboratories, mining companies, universities, cement QC labs, and government agencies including NASA.
Product overview
BICO Inc. is a manufacturer of mining and geological laboratory equipment, producing a portfolio of 8 core products made in Burbank, California, USA since 1888. The product line includes jaw crushers (Badger Jaw Crusher, WD Chipmunk Jaw Crusher, VD Chipmunk Jaw Crusher) for crushing friable materials, ore, and minerals; pulverizers (Vibratory Pulverizer, UA V-Belt Pulverizer) for grinding samples to fine mesh sizes; a Dust Collector for controlling workplace dust when using BICO equipment; an F.C. Ball Mill for grindability testing; and an Electric Assay Furnace for high-temperature assaying. These products serve educational institutions, earth sciences, mining, and quality control laboratories, with applications including NASA space exploration.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Badger Jaw Crusher Heavy-duty laboratory and field jaw crusher (Model 241-38X5) with unique movable jaw motion for maximum production, heavy-duty fabricated steel main frame, double end motor shaft applied power, optional dust collection base, sealed spherical roller bearings, and easy jaw adjustment. Listed at $22,229.57 (5HP, 3PH, 230/460V, 50/60Hz) with up to 1300 lbs/hour capacity. Sold to mining laboratories, geology labs, and universities.
- WD Chipmunk Jaw Crusher Compact jaw crusher (Model 241-36, 3HP, 3PH, 220/460V/60Hz, 190/380V/50Hz) for effective reduction of friable material, ore, mineral, and chemical samples. 800 lbs/hour capacity with 2.375" x 4" jaw capacity and optional Florida DOT modified models. Listed at $12,183.71.
- VD Chipmunk Jaw Crusher Rugged jaw crusher (Model 241-34, 2HP, 3PH, 220/460V/60Hz, 190/380V/50Hz) for effective reduction of friable material, ore, mineral, and chemical samples, featuring easy access for rapid cleaning and maintenance. 400 lbs/hour capacity with 2.25" x 3" jaw capacity. Listed at $10,509.42.
- Vibratory Pulverizer Ring-and-puck vibratory pulverizer (Model VP-1989, 1HP, 3PH, 230/460V/60Hz, 190/380V/50Hz) using 2 rings and a puck inside a 250ml grinding bowl with eccentric rotation for maximum grinding efficiency, reducing samples to 400+ mesh. Includes insulated cabinet for reduced noise and digital timer. Listed at $17,059.01.
- UA V-Belt Pulverizer V-belt drive disk pulverizer (Model 242-53, available in 2HP, 3HP, and 5HP configurations) that reduces 6.35mm quartz samples to 150-200 mesh at approximately 1 lb. per minute. Features easy cleaning between samples, durable design, and replaceable grinding plates in various materials including alumina ceramic. Listed at $11,129.53 (2HP configuration).
- Dust Collector Down-draft bench dust collection system (Model PC43-3) designed to work with BICO pulverizers and crushers for controlling nuisance dust in the workplace. Self-contained portable unit with 500-700 FPM tabletop air velocity and a 220 sq. ft. replaceable filter cartridge. Listed at $16,308.09.
- F.C. Ball Mill Ball mill (Model 395-50, 1HP, 3PH, 220/460V/60 Cycle) designed by F.C. Bond for use by cement companies and quality control laboratories, meeting F.C. Bond Grindability Test criterion. 12-inch cast iron drum with 44.5 lb iron balls charge and digital counter for auto shut-off. Listed at $12,993.93.
- Electric Assay Furnace Electric assay furnace (Model 415-15, 115V) with 2300 degrees F maximum temperature and capacity for 6-30 gram crucibles or 16 to 24 cupels. Complete with pyrometer, temperature control, hearth plate, and vent hood. Listed at $3,386.48.
Quantifiable outcome
- Badger Jaw Crusher processes 1300 lbs per hour
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Bico
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Bico technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Bico partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators2 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Bico competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Gilson Company: Gilson is a US-based manufacturer of materials testing and sample preparation equipment for aggregates, soils, and construction materials. It directly competes with BICO in lab crushers, pulverizers, and screeners for mining and geological testing applications.
- Sturtevant: Sturtevant is a long-established US manufacturer of sample preparation and size reduction equipment including jaw crushers and pulverizers. It is a direct competitor to BICO in laboratory and light-production crushing and grinding equipment.
- Sepor: Sepor manufactures mineral processing and laboratory equipment including crushers, pulverizers, ball mills, and flotation cells. Its product lineup and target customers (mining labs, geological research, and pilot plants) closely overlap with BICO's offering.
- RETSCH (Verder Scientific): RETSCH, part of Verder Scientific, is a leading German manufacturer of laboratory mills, crushers, and sample dividers used in mining, geology, and materials science. It is one of BICO's strongest direct competitors globally, especially in research and academic labs.
- Fritsch: Fritsch is a German manufacturer of laboratory instruments for sample preparation and particle sizing, including jaw crushers, disk mills, and ball mills. It competes directly with BICO in geological, mining, and cement testing labs worldwide.
- Humboldt Mfg: Humboldt manufactures materials testing equipment for construction, soils, and aggregates, including lab crushers and pulverizers. It overlaps with BICO in mining and geological sample preparation equipment sold to lab and field-testing customers.
Broad incumbents
- CONTROLS Group: CONTROLS Group is a larger, multi-brand manufacturer of testing equipment for construction and materials, with a broader portfolio than BICO spanning concrete, asphalt, and soils. It overlaps with BICO in laboratory sample preparation and serves similar institutional buyers.
- Metso: Metso is a global incumbent in mining and aggregates equipment, offering crushers, grinding mills, and screening systems at industrial scale. While BICO targets the laboratory segment, Metso competes in adjacent crushing and grinding categories and serves overlapping mining customers.
- Terex: Terex manufactures a broad range of mining, quarrying, and material handling equipment including portable crushers and screens. It is a broader incumbent competitor in crushing and mineral sizing, with overlap at the small-scale and pilot end of BICO's market.
- McLanahan: McLanahan designs and manufactures aggregate, mineral, and mining processing equipment including crushers, screens, and sampling systems. It is an adjacent incumbent with comparable crushing and mineral sizing technologies serving similar mining and aggregate customers.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Bico leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Bico funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Bico
What does Bico do?
BICO designs, manufactures, and sells heavy-duty mining and geological laboratory equipment in the United States. Its product line includes jaw crushers, vibratory and V-belt pulverizers, an F.C. Bond ball mill, electric assay furnaces, and dust collectors used for crushing, pulverizing, grinding, and assaying mineral, ore, and rock samples. All products are built in-house in Burbank, California and sold directly to laboratories, mining companies, universities, cement QC labs, and government agencies including NASA.
Is Bico a public or private company?
Bico is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Bico founded?
Bico was founded in 1888. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Bico based?
Bico is headquartered in Burbank, United States, in the North America region.
How does Bico make money?
One revenue line is on record: equipment Sales.
Who are Bico's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Gilson Company, Sturtevant, Sepor, RETSCH (Verder Scientific), Fritsch and Humboldt Mfg. Broad incumbents are CONTROLS Group, Metso, Terex and McLanahan.
Does Bico have an API?
No public API is recorded for Bico.
What industry is Bico in?
Bico's product category is Mining and geological laboratory equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAMAF, Grinding & Milling Equipment, with a secondary code of IMAKANAD, Crushing, Screening & Mineral Sizing Equipment. Its NAICS code is 333131 and its SIC code is 3532.