Biokom Biologia Komórki

What Biokom Biologia Komórki does

Biokom Biologia Komórki is a privately held Polish laboratory equipment and reagent distributor operating under the legal entity BIOKOM Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością spółka komandytowa, headquartered in Janki near Warsaw. The company has operated in the laboratory distribution market for more than 30 years and functions as a non-manufacturing aggregator, sourcing products from over 30 international suppliers and reselling them to research and diagnostic laboratories across Poland.

The product portfolio is organized into three categories: aparatura (equipment such as BioTek Cytation/Synergy plate readers, PHCBi ultra-low temperature freezers, Capp pipettes, Unchained Labs protein/LNP characterization instruments, and CO2 incubators); odczynniki (reagents spanning molecular biology, cell culture, biochemistry, genomics, NGS, and antibodies from manufacturers including Takara, Cayman, STEMCELL, Bethyl/Fortis, and Vector); and plastik (plastic consumables primarily from Thermo Scientific Nunc/Nalgene and Greiner Bio-One). In addition, Biokom provides calibration, maintenance, and qualification services for pipettes, plate readers, and other instruments.

The go-to-market combines an e-commerce platform at biokom.com.pl/sklep with consultative direct sales through product-category specialists (capp@, aparatura@, kalibracja@) and a quote-based ordering flow. Marketing is anchored on a 37-page educational blog, manufacturer-led webinars, a newsletter, and promotional warehouse sales. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment, reagent, and consumable sales, supplemented by recurring professional-services revenue from equipment calibration and qualification contracts, primarily serving Polish research laboratories (the primary segment) and clinical diagnostic laboratories (a secondary segment).

Name

Biokom Biologia Komórki

Legal name

BIOKOM Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością spółka komandytowa

Website

https://biokom.com.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Biokom is a privately held Polish distributor of laboratory equipment, reagents, and plastic consumables, aggregating products from over 30 international manufacturers to serve Polish research and diagnostic laboratories through e-commerce, direct sales, and calibration services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Equipment and Reagents Distribution

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (33911), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Raw Materials & Critical Reagents Supply (Media/Resins/Cytokines) (HLAGAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Laboratory Consumables & Plasticware (Tips, Tubes, Plates, Filters) (HLAGAIAH)

Keywords

• Laboratory equipment distribution
• Life science reagents
• Cell biology products
• Molecular biology supplies
• Diagnostic lab products

Headquarters

HQ city

Janki

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory equipment distribution: Biokom distributes laboratory equipment (aparatura) including visualization systems, power supplies, dialysis equipment, NGS systems, Western Blot instruments, electrophoresis equipment, molecular biology apparatus, and cell culture systems. Revenue is generated through product sales to research and diagnostic laboratories.
2. Reagent distribution: The company distributes reagents across multiple categories: proteins/peptides/small molecules, cell culture reagents, detection and visualization systems, biochemistry products, electrophoresis and Western Blot reagents, genomics and NGS reagents, EIA and biochemical kits, protein detection systems, and molecular biology reagents. Reagents represent the largest sales department.
3. Plastic consumables distribution: Biokom distributes plastic laboratory consumables including cell culture products, molecular biology plastics, storage and transport items, microplate techniques, immunology products, and pipette tips from Thermo Scientific (Nunc and Nalgene) and Greiner Bio-One.
4. Equipment service and calibration: The company provides maintenance, calibration, and qualification services for laboratory equipment including pipettes, plate readers, and other instruments. Service contacts include [email protected] for calibration services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Biokom is a Polish distributor that aggregates laboratory equipment, reagents, and plastic consumables from more than 30 international manufacturers and sells them to research and diagnostic laboratories across Poland. The portfolio covers visualization systems, NGS, Western Blot, electrophoresis, PCR/qPCR, CRISPR/Cas9, cell culture, biochemistry, immunology, and cryopreservation workflows under three merchandising lines: Aparatura (equipment), Odczynniki (reagents), and Plastik (consumables).

Product overview

Biokom is a Polish laboratory equipment and reagents distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio across three main product categories: laboratory equipment (aparatura), reagents (odczynniki), and plastic consumables (plastik). The equipment category includes microplate readers and imagers (BioTek Cytation, Synergy H1), laboratory freezers (PHCBi VIP Eco, TwinGuard), CO2 incubators, pipettes (Capp), and shakers/vortexes. The reagents portfolio covers molecular biology (Takara PCR, qPCR, CRISPR, NGS), cell culture, biochemistry, genomics, antibodies (Bethyl), and specialized products. Consumables include plasticware from ThermoScientific (Nunc, Nalgene) and Greiner Bio-One. Additionally, Biokom distributes specialized Unchained Labs instruments for protein and LNP characterization including Lunatic (spectrophotometer), Stunner (DLS/UV-Vis), Aunty (protein stability), Honeybun (viscosimeter), Leprechaun (viral/exosome characterization), Sunny Suite/Sunbather (LNP formulation), and Unagi (buffer exchange). Products are sourced from over 30 international manufacturers including Takara, BioTek, Greiner, PHCBi, STEMCELL Technologies, Unchained Labs, Capp, Bethyl, Cayman, and served through both an online shop and direct sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aparatura laboratoryjna (Laboratory Equipment) Distribution of laboratory equipment including visualization systems, power supplies, dialysis equipment, NGS systems, Western Blot and electrophoresis instruments, molecular biology apparatus, and cell culture systems, sourced from manufacturers such as BioTek, PHCBi, Capp, Agilent, Unchained Labs, and Elmi for Polish research and diagnostic laboratories.
• Odczynniki (Reagents) Distribution of scientific reagents covering proteins/peptides/small molecules, cell culture reagents, detection and visualization systems, biochemistry products, electrophoresis and Western Blot reagents, genomics and NGS reagents, EIA and biochemical kits, protein detection systems, and molecular biology reagents from manufacturers including Takara, Cayman Chemical, Bethyl, STEMCELL Technologies, ScienCell, Southern Biotech, Jackson ImmunoResearch, Biorbyt, Affinity Biosciences, and Vector.
• Plastik (Plastic Consumables) Distribution of plastic laboratory consumables including cell culture products, molecular biology plastics, storage and transport items, microplate techniques, immunology products, and pipette tips, sourced primarily from Thermo Scientific (Nunc and Nalgene), Greiner Bio-One, Biosigma, and National Lab.
• Equipment Service, Maintenance, and Calibration Authorized service and calibration of laboratory equipment including microplate readers, pipettes, plate readers, and other instruments, accessed via dedicated contact email [email protected]. Offered for both Biokom-distributed instruments (including BioTek readers) and laboratory pipettes requiring periodic inspection.
• Capp Pipettes and Pipetting Devices Manual and electronic single- and multichannel pipettes (8-, 12-, 16-, 48-, 64-channel) plus electronic pipetors (Capp Tempo, Capp Aid, CappTronic, Capp Maestro) and mini incubators from Capp, for routine and high-throughput laboratory liquid handling.
• PHCBi Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers (TwinGuard and VIP Eco series) Energy-efficient ultra-low temperature freezers from PHCBi featuring VIP Plus vacuum insulation panels, inverter compressors, dual independent cooling systems (TwinGuard), and ECO mode, with backup cooling to -70°C in case of compressor failure.
• BioTek Microplate Readers and Imaging Systems Automated microscopes and multi-mode microplate readers (Cytation family, Synergy H1, Lionheart FX, Synergy LX, Epoch) with Gen5 software for cellular imaging and absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence measurements in cell biology research.
• Unchained Labs Protein and LNP Characterization Systems Unchained Labs instrument family including Lunatic (UV/Vis), Stunner and Stunner AF (DLS/UV-Vis, LNP characterization), Aunty (protein stability), Honeybun (viscosimeter/rheometer), Leprechaun (lentivirus/exosome), Unagi (buffer exchange), and Sunny Suite/Sunbather (LNP formulation from screening to GMP) for biologics and LNP development.
• Takara Molecular Biology and NGS Reagents Takara product lines including SMARTer NGS library preparation systems, Guide-it CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing tools, PCR and qPCR reagents (PrimeSTAR polymerases), and lentivirus and adenovirus vector products for gene delivery, gene therapy, and cell therapy applications.
• Bethyl and Affinity Biosciences Antibodies Monoclonal and polyclonal primary and secondary antibodies, recombinant antibodies, tagged antibodies, and isotype controls from Bethyl (Fortis Life Sciences) and Affinity Biosciences for cell signaling, Western Blot, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, ELISA, and flow cytometry.
• Cayman Chemical Biochemical Reagents and Reference Standards Biochemical reagents from Cayman Chemical including more than 3,000 reference material standards (opioids, cannabinoids, cathinones, amphetamines, phenethylamines, benzodiazepines), LipidLaunch LNP research tools, cytokines, enzymes, oxidative stress assays, and enzyme inhibitors for drug discovery and analytical research.
• STEMCELL Technologies and ScienCell Cell Culture Products Cell culture products including TeSR stem cell media, STEMprep tissue dissociator, human primary cells, specialized media, 3D culture products, iPSC culture systems (including Cellartis DEF-CS 500), and telomerase assay kits for cell biology, immunology, oncology, neurology, and regenerative medicine research.
• Binding Site Diagnostic Offer Dedicated diagnostic offer from The Binding Site (Affinity Biosciences / Binding Site Group) providing specialist antibodies and reagents for immunodeficiency diagnostics, clinical laboratory testing, and signal transduction research, marketed separately to Polish diagnostic laboratories.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Unchained LabscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnchained Labs provides protein and biomolecule analysis instruments including Lunatic (UV/Vis spectrophotometer), Stunner (DLS and UV/Vis), Stunner AF (LNP characterization), Aunty (protein stability), Honeybun (viscometer/rheometer), Leprechaun (lentivirus/exosome characterization), Unagi (buffer exchange), Sunbather (LNP GMP formulation), and the Sunny Suite family of LNP formulation tools.
• Agilent TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgilent Technologies is a manufacturer whose products including multi-mode readers, automated washers, dispensers, and Synergy H1 plate readers are distributed by Biokom. The company also provides software solutions such as Gen5 and LHC.
• BioTekcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBioTek Instruments provides multi-mode microplate readers, imaging systems (Cytation, Lionheart), automated incubators (BioSpa), and robots (BioStack). Biokom distributes BioTek products including Synergy LX, Synergy H1, Cytation 9, Epoch spectrophotometer, and Gen5 software throughout Poland.
• TakaracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTakara provides advanced molecular biology solutions including NGS systems (SMARTer technology), CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing tools (Guide-it), PCR and qPCR reagents, lentiviral products, gene synthesis, and cell therapy tools. Biokom hosts webinars and distributes Takara products for the Polish market.
• STEMCELL TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSTEMCELL Technologies Canada Inc. provides cell culture products including STEMprep tissue dissociator, human primary cells, specialized media, 3D culture products, and iPSC culture systems. Products support research in cell biology, immunology, oncology, neurology, and regenerative medicine.
• Greiner Bio-OnecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGreiner Bio-One is a key plastic consumables manufacturer whose products are distributed by Biokom. Product range includes cell culture products, SensoPlate glass-bottom microplates, ThinCert cell culture inserts, Advanced TC surface, EASYstrainer cell strainers, and products for 3D cell culture.
• Nunc (Thermo Scientific)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThermo Scientific Nunc provides plastic consumables including cell culture vessels, cryopreservation products (Cryobank, Bank-it), IVF products, and specialized surfaces (UpCell, HydroCell). Biokom distributes Nunc products as part of its plastic consumables portfolio.
• PHCBicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPHCBi (formerly Panasonic Biomedical) manufactures ultra-low temperature freezers including VIP Eco ULT, TwinGuard ULT (dual cooling technology), VIP ULT, and PRO Eco ULT series. The company offers VIP vacuum insulated panels and inverter compressors for energy efficiency.
• CappcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCapp is a manufacturer of pipettes and pipetting devices. Products include Eco pipette series (with interchangeable heads and double O-rings), Bravo pipette series, Capp Maestro electronic pipettes, CappTronic electronic pipettes, multichannel pipettes (8, 12, 16, 48, 64 channel), pipetors (Capp Tempo, Capp Aid), and mini incubators.
• Cayman ChemicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCayman Chemical provides biochemical reagents including over 3,000 reference material standards (opioids, cannabinoids, amphetamines, etc.), LipidLaunch LNP research tools, cytokines, enzymes, and products for protein analysis, oxidative stress research, and drug discovery.
• Vector LaboratoriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVector Laboratories provides detection and visualization products including VECTASHIELD mounting media, VECTASTAIN ABC detection systems, Vector TrueBlack lipofuscin quenchers, and reagents for immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence.
• The Binding SitecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Binding Site (Affinity Biosciences/Binding Site Group) provides products for immunodeficiency diagnostics and immunological research. Biokom offers a dedicated diagnostic section from this manufacturer. Products include specialist antibodies for signal transduction research.
• Serva ElectrophoresiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorServa Electrophoresis provides electrophoresis products including polyacrylamide gels, DNA staining solutions (SERVA DNA Stain Clear G as safer alternative to ethidium bromide), and related reagents for protein and nucleic acid electrophoresis.
• BiorbytChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBiorbyt provides research antibodies, ELISA kits, recombinant proteins, cytokines, and active molecules for life science research. Products include cytokines, chemokines, growth factors, and tools for biosimilar research.
• ScienCell Research LaboratoriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScienCell provides human primary cells, cell culture media, telomerase assay kits, and related reagents for cell biology research.
• Southern BiotechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouthern Biotech provides a broad range of antibodies for flow cytometry, Western Blot, immunoprecipitation, ELISA, immunohistochemistry, and in vitro diagnostics applications.
• Jackson ImmunoResearchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJackson ImmunoResearch provides secondary antibodies for various immunological techniques including immunofluorescence, Western Blot, and flow cytometry.
• Demeditec DiagnosticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDemeditec provides ELISA kits and steroid hormone assays. The company specializes in saliva-based hormone testing as a reliable method for measuring steroid hormones without the invasiveness of blood collection.
• DNA GenotekcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDNA Genotek provides sample collection devices for DNA and RNA, supporting molecular biology and genomics research workflows.
• ElmiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElmi provides laboratory equipment including orbital shakers, rocking shakers, and related accessories for laboratory workflows.
• Biosigma S.r.l.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBiosigma S.r.l. is a manufacturer whose plastic laboratory products are distributed by Biokom, featured in promotional warehouse sales.
• National Lab GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational Lab GmbH provides storage boxes and racks for storing tubes at low temperatures, offered under Biokom's plastic storage and transport category.
• GenomeMeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGenomeMe provides molecular biology and genomics products distributed by Biokom.
• DynamikerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDynamiker provides biochemical reagents including those for antibiotic resistance research, such as products related to carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae detection.
• EIAab ScienceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEIAab Science provides ELISA reagents and related products for immunological research.
• ELK BiotechnologyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorELK Biotechnology provides biotechnology research products distributed by Biokom.
• PHOENIX EuropeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPHOENIX Europe provides laboratory products distributed by Biokom.
• Cellartis (Takara)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCellartis, part of the Takara group, provides iPSC culture systems and cell therapy tools. DEF-CS 500 Culture System enables pluripotency maintenance after genome editing and clonal selection.
• Affinity BiosciencesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffinity Biosciences offers the widest range of antibodies for cell signaling transduction research, distributed by Biokom.
• Aoxre Bio-Sciences / LumiQuick DiagnosticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAoxre Bio-Sciences / LumiQuick Diagnostics provides products for oxidative and nitrosative stress research, including assays for measuring ROS and RNS levels in biological systems.
• WSHT BiotechnologyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWSHT Biotechnology is a new partner specializing in electrophoresis and Western Blot products, providing comprehensive solutions for protein and nucleic acid analysis in research laboratories and biotech companies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Carl Roth: German laboratory equipment, chemicals, and consumables distributor serving research and industrial labs across DACH — a directly comparable mid-size European lab supplier with a similar broad-portfolio distribution model and comparable catalog scope.
• StarLab (Starlab International): European manufacturer and supplier of laboratory plastic consumables (pipette tips, tubes, cell culture plastics) and instruments — comparable mid-market European lab consumables supplier with overlapping product categories.
• Th. Geyer Group: German laboratory chemicals, consumables, and equipment distributor with a comparable multi-brand catalog and B2B research-customer base in Germany — directly comparable mid-market European lab distributor operating with a similar distribution-plus-services model.
• Sarstedt: German manufacturer and direct distributor of laboratory consumables (pipette tips, tubes, cell culture plastics) and sample collection products for research and diagnostics — directly comparable European mid-market lab supplier with similar cell-culture/molecular-biology product focus.
• Dunn Labortechnik: German distributor of laboratory consumables, reagents, and small equipment serving research labs — comparable in scale, customer type, and broad-portfolio one-stop-shop distribution model to Biokom.

Broad incumbents

• Bio-Techne: Global life-science tools supplier of proteins, antibodies, and reagents (including Tocris, R&D Systems) — competes with Biokom's reagent and antibody lines for Polish research customers while also being a potential upstream partner.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific (Fisher Scientific channel): Global laboratory equipment, reagents, and consumables supplier via its Fisher Scientific channel — competes head-on with regional distributors by offering integrated procurement platforms, deep catalogs, and direct sales across Europe.
• Merck KGaA (Sigma-Aldrich / MilliporeSigma): Global life-science tools and reagents supplier serving research, biopharma, and diagnostic labs across Europe with extensive catalog of reagents, kits, and consumables — a broad incumbent competitor to Biokom's reagent business.
• Avantor (VWR): Global laboratory products and services distributor formed by the merger of VWR with Avantor — operates a much larger integrated catalog of equipment, reagents, and consumables for life-science and industrial customers including European labs.

Regional players

• LabMakelaar Benelux: Dutch/Benelux distributor of laboratory equipment, reagents, and consumables to research and diagnostic labs — comparable mid-size European lab distributor serving a similarly sized adjacent market with the same product breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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