Labtex Ltd

What Labtex Ltd does

Labtex Ltd is a privately held UK specialist distributor of laboratory and process chemistry equipment, headquartered in Marsden, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Founded around 2005 and operating with 1-10 employees, the company aggregates products from approximately 25 European and US manufacturers — including Huber, Ohaus, IKA, BINDER, Liebherr, KNF, ProMinent, Caframo, Bandelin, LAMY Rheology, TENAK, Adam Equipment, Asecos, SICCO, Planetroll, Reactex, Diehm, Pope Scientific, Bsafe, JUCHHEIM, Vacuubrand, Hitec Zang, Labbox, Bola, CAT Scientific, Labinox and Cowie Scientific — under sole or core UK distribution agreements for several lines. The portfolio spans overhead stirrers, viscometers/rheometers, ultrasonic baths and homogenisers, environmental simulation chambers, laboratory refrigerators and freezers, freezer storage systems, metering pumps, precision balances, PTFE labware, hazardous-material storage cabinets, desiccators, glove boxes, glass reactors and rotary evaporators.

Name

Labtex Ltd

Legal name

Labtex Limited

Website

https://labtex.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UK-based specialist distributor of laboratory and process chemistry equipment, sourcing from 25+ European and US manufacturers and serving pharmaceutical, chemical, automotive, defence, bio-manufacturing, food, education and renewables customers across Britain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

General Lab Equipment (Centrifuges, Incubators, Shakers, Ovens) (HLAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Liquid Handling & Laboratory Automation (Pipettes, Robots, Workstations) (HLAGAIAD)

Keywords

• Laboratory equipment distribution
• Process chemistry equipment
• Scientific instruments supply
• Lab equipment reseller
• UK lab supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Huddersfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Labtex generates revenue through the sale of laboratory and process chemistry equipment sourced from European and US manufacturers. Equipment includes overhead stirrers, viscometers, ultrasonic baths, ovens, climate chambers, refrigerators, freezers, metering pumps, precision balances, desiccators, and related accessories. The company also supplies spare parts and consumables.
2. Technical Services: Labtex provides technical support, scheduled maintenance, and repair services for laboratory equipment. Customer testimonials reference equipment repairs with quick turnaround times and the loaning of parts to keep equipment running, indicating a service component to the revenue model.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Labtex Ltd is a UK-based distributor of laboratory and process chemistry equipment sourced from European and US manufacturers. The company supplies scientific instrumentation — including temperature control systems, balances, pumps, incubators, stirrers, ultrasonic processors, rheology instruments, and laboratory refrigeration — to pharmaceutical manufacturers, chemical manufacturers, research institutions, and other industrial buyers across the UK.

Product overview

Labtex Ltd is a specialist laboratory and process chemistry equipment solutions provider serving as a distributor/reseller of high-quality laboratory equipment sourced from European and US manufacturers. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products including Caframo overhead stirrers, LAMY Rheology viscometers, BANDELIN ultrasonic baths and homogenisers, BINDER environmental chambers, Liebherr refrigerators/freezers, TENAK storage systems, ProMinent metering pumps, Adam precision balances, Cowie Scientific PTFE equipment, Asecos safety cabinets, Sicco desiccators, IKA mixing equipment, and Planetroll stirring technology. Labtex distributes equipment to pharmaceutical, chemical manufacturing, automotive, defence/aerospace, bio-manufacturing, food processing, tertiary education, and renewables industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Huber temperature control systems UK distribution of Huber brand temperature control units, circulators, and thermoregulation systems used in laboratory and process chemistry applications.
• Ohaus weighing and balances UK distribution of Ohaus brand precision balances, scales, and weighing instruments for laboratory and industrial use.
• KNF laboratory pumps UK distribution of KNF brand laboratory and process pumps used for fluid handling in laboratory and process chemistry applications.
• IKA laboratory equipment UK distribution of IKA brand laboratory equipment, including mixers, stirrers, shakers, and dispersers used in laboratory and process chemistry.
• Binder incubators and ovens UK distribution of Binder brand incubators, drying ovens, and climate chambers for laboratory and industrial applications.
• Liebherr laboratory refrigeration UK distribution of Liebherr brand laboratory-grade refrigerators and freezers used for sample and reagent storage.
• Caframo stirrers UK distribution of Caframo brand overhead stirrers and laboratory mixing equipment used in process and bench chemistry.
• BANDELIN ultrasonic processors UK distribution of BANDELIN brand ultrasonic baths and processors used for sample preparation, homogenization, and cleaning in laboratory settings.
• LAMY Rheology viscometers and rheometers UK distribution of LAMY Rheology brand viscometers and rheometers used to measure viscosity and rheological properties of liquids and semi-solids in laboratory and process chemistry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Digital Letter of Credit transaction completed in 4 days from electronic presentation to receipt of funds (vs. traditional days or weeks)

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HubercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHuber is a manufacturer of temperature control solutions for laboratories. Labtex distributes Huber's temperature control equipment in the UK market.
• OhauscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOhaus is a manufacturer of precision laboratory equipment including balances, centrifuges, stirrers, and moisture analysers. Labtex distributes Ohaus products in the UK.
• Caframo Lab SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCaframo is a Canadian manufacturer of overhead stirrers and accessories. Labtex distributes Caframo products in the UK market.
• BANDELINcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBANDELIN is a German family-owned company specializing in ultrasonic devices including baths and homogenizers. Labtex distributes BANDELIN products in the UK.
• BINDERcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBINDER is a German manufacturer of ovens, climate chambers, and environmental simulation chambers. Labtex distributes BINDER products in the UK.
• LiebherrcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLiebherr manufactures laboratory refrigerators and freezers. Labtex distributes Liebherr laboratory appliances in the UK.
• ProMinentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProMinent is a German manufacturer of metering pump technology and water treatment solutions. Labtex distributes ProMinent products in the UK.
• Adam EquipmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdam is a UK-based ISO 9001 manufacturer of industrial balances and scales. Labtex distributes Adam products including analytical, compact, and precision balances.
• IKAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIKA is a German manufacturer of magnetic stirrers, overhead stirrers, hotplates, and rotary evaporators. Labtex distributes IKA products in the UK.
• KNFcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKNF manufactures liquid dosing and metering diaphragm pumps. Labtex distributes KNF products in the UK market.
• LAMY RheologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLAMY Rheology is a French manufacturer of rheometers and viscometers, celebrating 60 years in 2015. Labtex distributes LAMY products in the UK.
• TENAKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTENAK manufactures storage systems, racks, and cryoboxes for freezers. Labtex distributes TENAK products in the UK.
• AsecoscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAsecos manufactures fire-rated hazardous material storage cabinets meeting BS EN 14470-1. Labtex distributes Asecos products in the UK.
• SICCOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSICCO (a Bohlender brand) manufactures desiccators and glove boxes. Labtex distributes SICCO products in the UK.
• PlanetrollcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlanetroll manufactures stirring technology, plant engineering, and power transmission technology including ATEX-compliant equipment. Labtex distributes Planetroll products in the UK.
• ReactexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReactex manufactures interchangeable glass reactors. Labtex distributes Reactex products in the UK.
• DiehmcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDiehm manufactures glass reaction and distillation systems. Labtex distributes Diehm products in the UK.
• Pope ScientificcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPope Scientific manufactures distillation, evaporation, and filtration equipment. Labtex distributes Pope products in the UK.
• BsafecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBsafe provides innovations for HPLC safety. Labtex distributes Bsafe products in the UK.
• JUCHHEIMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJUCHHEIM manufactures chemical plants in stainless steel and special alloys. Labtex distributes JUCHHEIM products in the UK.
• VacuubrandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVacuubrand manufactures vacuum pumps, gauges, and controllers. Labtex distributes Vacuubrand products in the UK.
• Hitec ZangcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHitec Zang provides laboratory automation solutions. Labtex distributes Hitec Zang products in the UK.
• LabboxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLabbox provides laboratory automation solutions. Labtex distributes Labbox products in the UK.
• BolacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBola manufactures fluoroplastic (PTFE, PFA) labware including stirring, distillation, and filtration equipment. Labtex distributes Bola products in the UK.
• CAT ScientificcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCAT Scientific manufactures overhead and magnetic stirrers and homogenisers. Labtex distributes CAT Scientific products in the UK.
• LabinoxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLabinox manufactures bespoke stainless steel pressure vessels, filters, and furniture. Labtex distributes Labinox products in the UK.
• Cowie ScientificcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCowie Scientific designs and manufactures PTFE laboratory equipment including containers, jointware, valves, and reactor lids. Labtex distributes Cowie products in the UK.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Antylia Scientific: Antylia Scientific (formerly Cole-Parmer's specialist brands) distributes laboratory and process equipment including peristaltic pumps, viscometers, and laboratory chillers — directly comparable to Labtex's ProMinent, KNF, and LAMY Rheology offerings for the same UK and European chemistry/pharma audience.
• Philip Harris: Philip Harris supplies laboratory equipment and science resources to UK secondary and tertiary education, serving a customer segment shared with Labtex. Comparable as a UK-focused specialist lab equipment distributor targeting academic buyers.
• Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS): SLS is a UK-based specialist distributor of laboratory equipment, consumables, and chemicals serving academic, pharmaceutical, and industrial customers. It is the closest direct UK peer to Labtex in terms of customer base, vertical segmentation, and supplier-distribution model.
• Timstar: Timstar is a UK specialist distributor focused on science education equipment, overlapping with Labtex's tertiary education segment for balances, stirrers, and basic lab apparatus. It is a like-for-like peer for the educational vertical within Labtex's customer base.
• Cole-Parmer: Cole-Parmer supplies laboratory equipment including stirrers, pumps, balances, and process chemistry instrumentation — directly overlapping with Labtex's Huber, IKA, ProMinent, and KNF lines. It targets the same pharmaceutical, chemical, and academic buyers across the UK and Europe.
• Breckland Scientific: Breckland Scientific is a UK-based laboratory equipment supplier providing balances, centrifuges, and general lab instruments to academic and industrial buyers. It is a comparable small specialist distributor competing for similar UK customers.

Regional players

• Carl Roth: Carl Roth is a German laboratory equipment, chemicals, and consumables distributor that overlaps with Labtex's German-principal supplier lines (BANDELIN, IKA, BINDER) and targets similar European process-chemistry buyers. It is a comparable specialist distributor but operates primarily in DACH rather than the UK.

Emerging players

• Stuart Equipment (Cole-Parmer): Stuart Equipment supplies benchtop laboratory instruments including stirrers, hotplates, and shakers — products that overlap with the IKA, Caframo, and CAT Scientific lines Labtex distributes. Comparable as an emerging specialist in the same general lab equipment category.

Broad incumbents

• VWR / Avantor: Avantor (VWR) is one of the largest global lab product and equipment distributors, offering products comparable to Labtex's portfolio — balances, stirrers, environmental chambers, and lab consumables. It competes with Labtex primarily for large institutional and enterprise contracts rather than specialist process-chemistry buyers.
• Fisher Scientific (Thermo Fisher Scientific): Fisher Scientific is the largest global laboratory equipment and supplies distributor, offering an extensive catalogue that overlaps significantly with Labtex's portfolio (stirrers, balances, ovens, refrigerators, lab automation). It serves similar UK enterprise, academic, and pharma customers but operates as a broad incumbent rather than a specialist process-chemistry distributor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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