BenchTech GmbH

What BenchTech GmbH does

BenchTech GmbH is a privately held German limited liability company (GmbH) headquartered in Karlsruhe that designs, manufactures, and sells modular laboratory furniture systems. Founded by a team combining expertise from a Spanish centenary laboratory manufacturer (recognized twice with 'lab of the year') and a German laboratory designer and distributor, the company targets research and development laboratories in life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, chemical, and microbiological S2 segments. Named customers include Cellzome (biotech enterprise) and a Life Sciences startup incubator in Heidelberg, with primary geographic operations in Germany.

The company's core offering is a kit-of-parts (Baukasten) modular laboratory furniture system built around standardized 1500×750mm dimensions and a vertical ceiling-fed media supply architecture. Its product line comprises six workstation types (WS universal, WH height-adjustable, BM without media, WA HPLC-specific, SM mobile sink, SH S2 hygiene station) plus a complementary accessories catalog including shelving, LED lighting, monitor arms, and keyboard holders. Engineering features include welded frames rated to 350 kg load capacity, anti-vibration pads with heavy-duty casters for mobility under load, VDE-tested plug-and-play electrical connections, quick-coupling pre-tested gas delivery systems, and an eight-class adaptability rating framework. These design choices enable laboratories to reconfigure bench layouts during active operations without specialist contractors or extended downtime.

BenchTech operates a direct-to-customer, project-based sales model with no public pricing or e-commerce channel; every engagement originates from a 'Get a Quotation' form on benchtech.io, direct email ([email protected]), or phone (+49 721 754 019 10). Pricing is custom-built per project based on configuration, worktop materials (HPL vs. stoneware), and included accessories. Distribution is entirely direct and regional, with a DACH-focused go-to-market communicated through a bilingual German/English website, installation gallery, and LinkedIn presence. Managing directors Armin Krause and Stephan Schäufele lead the company; no institutional investors, funding rounds, or public listing are disclosed, indicating a founder- and management-owned private entity.

Name

BenchTech GmbH

Legal name

BenchTech GmbH

Website

https://benchtech.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BenchTech GmbH designs and sells modular laboratory furniture systems with vertical ceiling-fed media supply and plug-and-play connections, serving R&D laboratories in life sciences, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals across the DACH region through direct, project-based custom sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Furniture

NAICS

Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Healthcare & Laboratory Interior Fit-Out (IMAFANAC)

Keywords

• Modular laboratory furniture
• Lab workstations
• Scientific casework
• Laboratory furniture systems
• Lab bench equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Karlsruhe-hagsfeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Furniture Hardware Sales: Primary revenue from selling modular laboratory workstations and furniture including Type WS (universal), WH (height adjustable), BM (without media), WA (HPLC-specific), SM (mobile sink), and SH (hygiene station). Products are delivered as standardized, pre-assembled, plug-and-play units.
2. Accessories and Add-on Components: Secondary revenue from specialized accessories including power supplies, shelves, substructure cladding, LED lighting, support rods, shelf/tubs, splash shields, monitor arms, and keyboard holders that integrate with the modular furniture system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

BenchTech GmbH designs, manufactures, and sells a modular laboratory furniture system composed of self-supporting welded workstations (Types WS, WH, BM, WA, SM, SH) that can be configured individually or combined to equip laboratory spaces of any size. The offering includes standardized dimensions (1500x750mm), plug-and-play VDE-tested electrical and gas connections, vertical ceiling-fed media supply, and mobility features such as anti-vibration pads and heavy-duty casters, enabling laboratory reconfiguration during ongoing operations. Accessory add-ons (shelving, lighting, monitor arms, splash shields) are also sold to integrate with the core workstations.

Product overview

BenchTech GmbH offers a modular laboratory furniture system consisting of self-supporting, welded laboratory workbenches that function as individual standalone units. The system includes six distinct workstation types (WS, WH, BM, WA, SM, and SH) designed for universal, height-adjustable, no-media, HPLC, sink, and hygiene applications respectively. These modular units can be combined to equip laboratory spaces of any size, featuring plug-and-play VDE-tested electrical connections, quick-coupling gas delivery systems, and vertical ceiling media supply. The furniture has load capacities of 200-350 kg, standard dimensions of 150x75cm with 75cm depth, and supports real-time reconfiguration during ongoing laboratory operations. Accessories include power supplies, shelving, lighting, and ergonomic supports. The system is designed for adaptability ratings and supports applications from microbiological S2 environments through chemistry, analytics, and documentation areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Type WS Laboratory Workstation Universal laboratory workstation with standardized dimensions of 150x75cm or 90x75cm, working height of 90cm, HPL or stoneware worktops, integrated power supply with 2x3 Schuko 230V above and 2x1 230V below the worktop, and 350 kg load capacity. Targets general laboratory use across chemistry, analytics, and documentation areas.
• Type WH Laboratory Workstation Height-adjustable laboratory workstation with dimensions of 150x75cm and adjustable working height ranging from 70-110cm (or 80-110cm per the German product page), HPL worktops, power supply with 2x3 Schuko 230V above and 1x 230V below the worktop, and 200 kg load capacity. Designed for ergonomic flexibility across diverse laboratory tasks.
• Type BM Laboratory Workstation Laboratory workstation without media supply, available in dimensions of 150x75cm, 90x75cm, and 75x75cm, with 350 kg load capacity. Suited for applications requiring workstations without integrated utilities, such as instrument placement or documentation areas.
• Type WA Laboratory Workstation Laboratory workstation specifically designed for HPLC applications, available in dimensions of 150x75cm and 75x75cm with a working height of 65cm. Configured for analytical instrumentation workflows.
• Type SM Laboratory Sink Mobile laboratory sink with a working height of 90cm, featuring stoneware worktops with integrated stoneware sink. Designed for flexible placement and repositioning within laboratory environments.
• Type SH Hygiene Station S2-ready mobile hygiene station with dimensions of 55x65cm and bowl height of 95cm, constructed from copolymer-bonded solid surface material, featuring paper towel dispenser and touchless elements. Designed for microbiological S2 laboratory environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Laboratory operational after few hours of redesign phase
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Labconco Corporation: US-based manufacturer of laboratory equipment including workstations and casework for research facilities. Overlaps with BenchTech in modular lab furniture for biotech/pharma, though Labconco is broader in lab equipment such as fume hoods and biosafety cabinets.
• Kewaunee Scientific Corporation: US-headquartered, publicly traded manufacturer of laboratory furniture, fume hoods, and casework with global distribution. Comparable to BenchTech in modular lab bench systems but operates at much greater scale and broader geography.

Direct peers

• BioFit Engineered Products: Manufacturer of laboratory seating, workstations, and casework. Comparable to BenchTech in modular lab furniture offerings targeting similar research and clinical lab customers in pharma/biotech.
• Köttermann: Established German lab furniture manufacturer with modular system offerings. Competes with BenchTech for the same German pharma/biotech R&D lab customers with comparable workstation and bench systems.
• Terra Universal: US manufacturer of modular cleanroom and laboratory furniture including workstations and storage. Comparable to BenchTech in modular reconfigurable lab infrastructure serving pharma/biotech and research customers.
• Burdinola: Spanish laboratory furniture manufacturer founded in 1906. Directly comparable to BenchTech as the founder team originated from this centenary lab manufacturer; it sells modular lab benches and casework into the same European R&D/biotech customers.
• OnePointe Solutions: US-based modular laboratory and vivarium furniture manufacturer serving pharma, biotech, and research customers. Directly comparable to BenchTech in modular reconfigurable lab bench and casework systems.
• Waldner Laboreinrichtungen: Major German manufacturer of laboratory furniture, fume hoods, and casework. The most direct domestic competitor to BenchTech in the DACH region with a broad portfolio spanning lab benches, workstations, and ventilation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/benchtech

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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