Aerovac Med-Lab

What Aerovac Med-Lab does

Aerovac Med-Lab is a Derby-based, UK-headquartered distributor of niche industrial consumables and precision instruments serving the aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and petrochemical fuel testing markets. The company's product portfolio is organised around three divisions: (i) Overhaul Materials, comprising adhesives, abrasives, coatings, lubricants, oils, sealants, fluxes, solders, tapes, varnishes, and other consumables used in aero engine maintenance for Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, and IAE powerplants; (ii) Petrochemical Instruments, comprising aviation fuel and petroleum testing instruments from Ametek Grabner, EMCEE (Microseparometer 1140 Mark X, Staticon 1150 in-line conductivity monitor), and Falex (F400 thermal oxidation tester, F430 ellipsometer) plus associated consumables, spares, and calibration/repair services; and (iii) Industrial Magnetics, distributing Shields Magnetics' FOD control and debris-removal products across the UK and Europe. The business is differentiated by aerospace-grade certifications (EN 9120:2018, ISO 9001 since 1983, EN 9210) and exclusive or official distributor rights with principal manufacturers including Rutpen (worldwide exclusive for Neostrip 710 and Purasolv EL), Ametek Grabner (UK), and Shields Magnetics (UK/Europe).

Aerovac Med-Lab generates revenue on a per-transaction distribution basis through a Magento e-commerce storefront with account/login functionality, quotation requests, and multi-currency support (GBP, EUR, USD), supplemented by direct sales and aftermarket calibration and repair services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers request quotes for most line items. Go-to-market is a channel-partner / distribution model, with named enterprise customers spanning Qantas, Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, and MTU Maintenance on the aviation side, and Shell, BP, TotalEnergies, Valero, INEOS, and SGS on the petrochemical side. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Composites One LLC within the Sandaya Corp group, having been acquired from Solvay's Process Materials business in March 2021 and rebranded as Aerovac; it has traded continuously from Derby since 1954.

Name

Aerovac Med-Lab

Legal name

Aerovac Med-Lab Ltd

Website

https://med-lab.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aerovac Med-Lab distributes aerospace engine overhaul consumables and petroleum testing instruments from its Derby, UK headquarters. It serves aviation MROs (Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, Qantas, MTU) and major fuel and petrochemical companies (Shell, BP, TotalEnergies, INEOS, SGS).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace MRO and Petroleum Testing Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMABALAO

MRO Engineering, Technical Publications & CAMO Support

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Aerospace MRO, Repair & Overhaul (Aftermarket)

Keywords

• Aero engine consumables
• Petroleum testing instruments
• Industrial magnetic products
• Aviation MRO distribution
• Fuel testing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Derby

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

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. Product Distribution and Resale: Med-Lab generates revenue through the resale of consumable materials (adhesives, abrasives, coatings, lubricants, oils, flux, sealants, and other overhaul materials) for aero engine maintenance, overhaul and repair; and through the distribution of petrochemical testing instruments including those from Ametek Grabner, EMCEE, and Falex. Revenue is earned as a distributor/reseller on a per-transaction basis. Additionally, magnetic products from Shields Magnetics are distributed for industrial applications. The company also holds an exclusive worldwide distribution agreement for Rutpen's Neostrip 710 and Purasolv EL cleaning products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Aerovac Med-Lab is a Derby, UK-based specialty industrial distributor that supplies aerospace engine overhaul consumables, petroleum and fuel testing instruments, and Shields Magnetics industrial magnetic products to enterprise customers worldwide. The company sells certified consumables used in jet-engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) along with laboratory and process instruments for testing petroleum products, plus permanent and electromagnetic sweepers, separators, and materials-handling magnets for industrial facilities.

Product overview

Aerovac Med-Lab is a distribution business that operates three main product divisions: (1) Overhaul Materials - consumable materials for aero engine maintenance including adhesives, abrasives, coatings, lubricants and specialized products for Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney and IAE engines; (2) Petrochemical Instruments - testing instruments for petroleum products including Ametek Grabner, EMCEE (Microseparometer Model 1140 Mark X, 1150 Staticon System) and Falex (F400 Thermal Oxidation Tester, F430 Ellipsometer) for aviation fuel, diesel, and crude oil testing; and (3) Shields Magnetics - professional grade industrial magnetic products for debris removal, lifting, separating, and sweeping in aerospace and industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aerovac Overhaul Materials Aerospace engine overhaul consumables — including vacuum bagging films, release films, breather systems, sealant tapes, pressure-sensitive tapes, and ancillary materials — supplied to aviation MRO facilities and aerospace OEMs for jet-engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations.
• Petrochemical & Fuel Testing Instruments Laboratory and process instruments used to determine the physical, chemical, and performance properties of petroleum products, crude oils, refined fuels, and lubricants, supplied to oil majors, refineries, third-party fuel-testing laboratories, and lubricant manufacturers.
• Shields Magnetics Products Industrial magnetic products including permanent and electromagnetic sweepers, ferrous separators, lifting magnets, and materials-handling magnets for industrial, warehouse, and processing facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• EN9120 quality management certification demonstrates compliance with strict aerospace industry standards
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Ametek Grabner InstrumentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 February 2025Aerovac Med-Lab is now the official UK distributor for Ametek Grabner Instruments, offering sales, service, calibration, and repair for industries including fuel, oil, and flavours & fragrances.
• Shields MagneticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 February 2023Med-Lab signed a new distribution agreement with Shields Magnetics covering UK and Europe. Shields Magnetics is the leading supplier of American Made and professional grade industrial magnetic products for debris removal, lifting, separating, and sweeping used in aerospace, military, ground transportation, and warehousing industries.
• Composites One / AerovaccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2021Composites One LLC completed the purchase of Solvay's Process Materials business (which includes Med-Lab) in March 2021. Med-Lab became part of Aerovac, operating under the Aerovac Composites One company structure. Composites One is a leading supplier of composites products and advanced materials in North America.
• Rutpen LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 31 January 2020Med-Lab was appointed exclusive worldwide distributor by Rutpen Limited covering the supply of their Neostrip 710 and Purasolv EL cleaning products. Rutpen are chemical specialists with knowledge developed from almost 50 years of operating in the solvent industry.
• Falex CorporationmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMed-Lab distributes Falex Corporation's jet fuel thermal oxidation testers (F400, F430) and related consumables and spare parts for ASTM D3241, IP323, and ISO 6249 testing standards.
• EMCEE ElectronicsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMed-Lab distributes EMCEE Electronics' Microseparometer instruments (Model 1140 Mark X, Model 1150 Staticon conductivity monitoring system) and related consumables for ASTM D3948, D7224, D7261, and D4860 testing standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PAC LP (Petroleum Analyzer Company): Global manufacturer of analytical instruments for petroleum, petrochemical and fuel testing. Comparable broader incumbent whose instruments compete with and complement the Falex/EMCEE/Grabner lines Med-Lab distributes.
• AMETEK: Diversified industrial manufacturer that owns Grabner Instruments, one of Med-Lab's key principal suppliers. Comparable as a broader aerospace and analytical-instrument incumbent overlapping Med-Lab's petrochemical testing product line.

Direct peers

• Pattonair: UK-headquartered aerospace parts and consumables distributor supporting engine MRO operators. Highly comparable specialty distribution model targeting the same engine OEM and aftermarket customer set.
• Satair: Airbus-owned aftermarket distribution business supplying aircraft materials, consumables and components to operators and MROs. Comparable aerospace consumables distribution role with similar OEM-backed scale.
• Incora (formerly Wesco Aircraft): Global distributor of aerospace hardware, chemicals, consumables and MRO services to airlines and OEMs. Direct competitor in aerospace MRO consumables distribution, serving many of the same engine OEM and airline customers as Med-Lab.
• Aviall (Boeing Distribution Services): Boeing-owned distributor of aerospace parts, chemicals, fluids and consumables to commercial, business and military aviation customers. Direct comparable in aerospace aftermarket consumables distribution.

Others

• Falex Corporation: US manufacturer of the F400 JFTOT and F430 Ellipsometer used in ASTM D3241 jet fuel thermal oxidation testing. Direct principal supplier to Med-Lab with overlapping product capabilities in the fuel testing market.
• Shields Magnetics: US manufacturer of industrial magnetic sweepers and FOD control products that Med-Lab distributes under its UK/Europe agreement. Adjacent supplier partner with overlapping aerospace and industrial end markets.
• EMCEE Electronics: Manufacturer of the Microseparometer and Staticon conductivity instruments Med-Lab distributes. Supplier partner with adjacent product portfolio in aviation fuel testing.

Regional players

• Stanhope-Seta: UK-based manufacturer and supplier of petroleum and aviation fuel quality testing instruments. Comparable niche competitor in the petrochemical/fuel testing instrument market Med-Lab serves from the UK.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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