What Lab Supply Ltd does

Lab Supply Ltd is a New Zealand-based importer and distributor of scientific laboratory equipment and consumables, serving research, academic, clinical, and industrial laboratories across New Zealand exclusively. The company operates a multi-category distribution platform spanning cell culture plasticware, disposable plastics, filtration, instrumentation, liquid handling, molecular biology supplies, chromatography, cryo labware, water purification systems, bioprocessing, proteomics, and anatomical models. It does not manufacture proprietary products; rather, it sources from a curated roster of international manufacturers, with Merck (Merck Millipore / Sigma-Aldrich) as the flagship authorized distribution partner and additional representation from Greiner Bio-One, Memmert, BRAND Germany, IKA, Shimadzu, Lauda, SHIELD Scientific, and NEPTEC.

The company operates a single-country distribution model with primary offices in Dunedin and a secondary office in Auckland, supported by an e-commerce storefront at labsupply.co.nz that enables account registration, quote-based ordering, and email newsletter marketing. Its distribution proposition rests on local inventory holding, a stated 48-hour delivery commitment across New Zealand, and technical-support expertise layered onto the supply relationship. The firm is 100% New Zealand family-owned and operated, with no disclosed external investment, headcount, founding year, or revenue figures.

Revenue mechanics are conventional scientific-equipment distribution: products are imported at wholesale and resold at distribution margins to NZ research and industrial customers via direct sales, registered-account ordering, and a B2B e-commerce portal. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; transactions are quote-based for non-catalog or larger orders. An ancillary recurring-revenue layer exists through a related service entity, "Lab Supply Service," which offers pipette calibration and instrument servicing — extending the model modestly into aftermarket services, though the core business remains transactional product distribution.

Name

Lab Supply Ltd

Legal name

Lab Supply

Website

https://labsupply.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lab Supply Ltd is a New Zealand-based importer and authorized distributor of scientific laboratory equipment and consumables, serving research, academic, clinical, and industrial laboratories across New Zealand through an e-commerce platform and direct sales with a stated 48-hour delivery commitment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246), Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Raw Materials & Critical Reagents Supply (Media/Resins/Cytokines) (HLAGAGAI), Liquid Handling & Laboratory Automation (Pipettes, Robots, Workstations) (HLAGAIAD), Lab Safety, PPE & Contamination Control (Hoods, Biosafety Cabinets, Clean Air) (HLAGAIAK), Laboratory & Scientific Supplies Scheduled Delivery (Non-medical) (TLAAAEAI)

Keywords

• Laboratory equipment distribution
• Scientific consumables supply
• Lab supply distribution
• Analytical instrumentation supply
• Research laboratory products

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Scientific Equipment Distribution: Lab Supply imports and distributes high quality scientific equipment and consumables from international manufacturers to laboratories across New Zealand.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Lab Supply Ltd imports and distributes high-quality scientific laboratory equipment and consumables to research, testing, and education laboratories across New Zealand. The company acts as an authorized distributor for international manufacturers including Merck (flagship), Greiner Bio-One, Memmert, BRAND Germany, IKA, Shimadzu, and Lauda. Its catalog spans 18+ product categories such as cell culture plasticware, disposable plastics, filtration, instrumentation, liquid handling, molecular biology, chromatography, water purification, bioprocessing, and proteomics, supported by pipette calibration and servicing through partner Lab Supply Service.

Product overview

Lab Supply Ltd is a New Zealand-based distributor and importer of high quality scientific laboratory equipment and consumables. The company operates as a multi-category laboratory supply platform rather than a single-product company. Their product portfolio spans numerous interconnected categories including: Cell Culture Plasticware (multi-well plates, CELLdisc multilayer devices, cell culture/suspension flasks, cell strainers, cell scrapers); Disposable Plastics (pipette tips, PCR plates/tubes, centrifuge tubes, cryovials, freezer boxes); Filtration Products (membranes, syringe filters, vacuum filtration); General Labware & Consumables; Instrumentation (centrifuges, spectrophotometers, incubators, electrophoresis, thermal cyclers); Liquid Handling (pipettes, dispensers, pipette aids); Molecular Biology Products; Cryo Labware; Chromatography Supplies; Bio-Monitoring Products; Bioprocessing Solutions; Proteomics Products; Water Purification Systems (HALIOS ID, HYDRA systems); and Sample Storage Plates. Products are sourced from authorized manufacturing partners including Greiner Bio-One, Merck, Memmert, BRAND Germany, IKA, Shimadzu, Lauda, and numerous other global laboratory equipment manufacturers. The company also offers pipette calibration and servicing through Lab Supply Service partner.

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Products and services

• Cell Culture Plasticware Comprehensive range of cell culture products including multi-well plates (6, 12, 24, 48 wells), CELLdisc multilayer devices, cell culture flasks, suspension culture flasks, plate lids, cell scrapers, cell lifters, and cell strainers. Sourced from Greiner Bio-One and Biologix. For research and life sciences laboratories.
• Disposable Plastics Extensive range of disposable plastic labware including beakers, bottles, centrifuge tubes, PCR plates and tubes, pipette tips, microcentrifuge tubes, cryovials, freezer boxes, reservoirs, syringes, and weighing trays for routine and advanced laboratory use.
• Filtration Products Complete filtration solutions including filter papers, membranes (CA, nylon, PES, PTFE, PVDF etc.), syringe filters, filter holders, depth filters, blotting paper, vacuum filtration systems, and manifolds for analytical and preparative filtration.
• General Labware & Consumables Broad selection of laboratory consumables and equipment including autoclave bags, cuvettes, desiccators, dispensers, safety gear, homogeniser beads, NMR consumables, plate seals, racks, Savillex products, testing strips, tubing, gloves, and various supplies such as inoculating loops and wash bottles.
• Instrumentation Laboratory instruments including centrifuges, spectrophotometers (UV/VIS, micro volume), electrophoresis systems, CO2 and convection incubators, ovens, water baths, shakers and mixers, pH meters, peristaltic/syringe/vacuum pumps, rotary evaporators, thermal cyclers, homogenisers, and climate chambers.
• Liquid Handling Precision liquid handling equipment including electronic and mechanical pipettes, pipette aids (Accu-Jet S), Dispensette S, Optifix and Socorex dispensers, bottle top burettes, pipette accessories, stands and carousels, pipetting robots, and HandyStep repetitive pipettes.
• Molecular Biology Products Molecular biology reagents and supplies including cDNA synthesis kits, DNA extraction and purification, enzymes, KAPA Biosystems PCR and qPCR kits, plasmid purification, RNA extraction and purification, PCR reagents (agarose, DNA dyes, ladders), and related consumables.
• Cryo Labware Cryogenic storage products including cryovials (1mL to 5mL, internal/external thread), cryo labels, freezer boxes, Dewars, mini coolers/cryo freezers, and stoppers for secure sample preservation at low temperatures.
• Chromatography Supplies Chromatography consumables including chromatography vials (amber, glass/plastic, PP limited volume, R.A.M), environmental vials, closures, inserts, silica gels, and related accessories for analytical and preparative chromatography.
• Bio-Monitoring Products Environmental monitoring and microbiology products including 2ml test media, Anaerocult products, contact agar plates, MC-Media Pad, samplers and swabs, and Milliflex Oasis for sterility testing and environmental monitoring.
• Bioprocessing Solutions Bioprocessing materials including cell culture media, feeds and supplements, buffers, raw materials and process chemicals (amino acids, vitamins, mineral salts, carbohydrates), filtration products (Millistak Pod, Clarisolve), and protein purification supplies.
• Proteomics Products Protein analysis supplies including SNAP i.d. 2.0 system, electrophoresis gels and buffers, precast gels, protein gel stains, protein markers, extraction kits, Amicon Ultra and Vivaspin concentrators, and transfer membranes for western blotting applications.
• Water Purification Systems Water purification equipment and consumables including HALIOS ID ultrapure water systems (Type 1 water, 18.2 MΩ·cm resistivity, ≤2 ppb TOC), HYDRA deionised water systems, Milli-Q consumables, water stills, and Aries filter products.
• Sample Storage Plates Storage and sample management products including deep well plates (0.5mL to 10mL capacities), 96-well glass vial storage plates, and tubes and tube racks (0.65mL, 1.2mL) from BRAND Germany and Porvair.
• Glassware Laboratory glassware including beakers, burettes, cell culture glassware, flasks (boiling, Erlenmeyer, round bottom, volumetric), glass pipettes, graduated cylinders, laboratory bottles, mixing cylinders, Petri dishes, and general glass items.
• Microplates Multi-well microplates in various formats including 1536-well, 384-well, and 96-well plates in different configurations (μCLEAR, black/white, F-bottom, V-bottom, treated, suspension, polystyrene, polypropylene), cap mats, lids, and separation plates.
• Lab Dialysis Laboratory dialysis products including Float-a-Lyzer and Micro Float-a-Lyzer devices, Tube-A-Lyzer systems, and dialysis membranes for sample concentration and purification.
• Pipette Calibration & Servicing Professional pipette calibration and servicing through partner Lab Supply Service, ensuring accuracy and reliability of liquid handling equipment for laboratories.
• Chemicals Laboratory chemicals organized alphabetically (A-C through V-Z) including antibiotics, buffers, indicators, microscopy chemicals, and reagents for analytical and biological applications.
• Anatomical Models Anatomical teaching and demonstration models including brain/spinal cord, extremities (lower/upper), guts, and sensory organs for anatomy education.
• Point of Use Point-of-use laboratory products for bench-side applications including dispensing, waste handling, and immediate-use consumables.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• MerckflagshipTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Merck Distributor for Science & Lab Solutions products. Merck is one of Lab Supply's key partners, providing a comprehensive range of scientific equipment, chemicals, and consumables.
• Greiner Bio-OnecoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of cell culture products including plates, flasks, cryovials, and liquid handling plastics. Major supplier of cell culture plasticware.
• MemmertcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of climate chambers, incubators, ovens, freezers, and water baths. German manufacturer of laboratory equipment.
• BRAND GermanycoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of liquid handling products including pipettes, dispensers, bottle top burettes, and plastic consumables.
• IKAcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of laboratory equipment including magnetic stirrers, shakers, homogenisers, rotary evaporators, and temperature control devices.
• ShimadzucoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of analytical instruments including spectrophotometers and weighing equipment.
• LaudacoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of temperature control equipment including chillers, water baths, shakers, and liquid analysis equipment.
• SHIELD ScientificcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of laboratory gloves for chemical protection and general lab use.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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