Burgener Research Inc.
Burgener Research Inc. manufactures patented pneumatic nebulizers (Enhanced Parallel Path Method) for ICP-OES, ICP-MS, single-cell/single-particle analysis, CE/HPLC interfacing, and industrial atomization, selling globally through ~30 distributors and major ICP instrument OEMs.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1995
- HeadquartersMississauga, Canada
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Burgener Research Inc. does
Burgener Research Inc. is a privately held, family-run Canadian corporation founded in 1995 by John Burgener, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, with a West Coast office in Sidney, British Columbia (opened 2019) and a UK/European sales office in Cornwall, England. The company designs, manufactures, and sells pneumatic analytical nebulizers based on its patented Enhanced Parallel Path Method (US Patents #11,944,993 and #6,634,572; Canadian Patent #2,384,201), which atomizes liquid samples into fine aerosols by allowing the central, fastest-moving portion of a gas stream to impact liquid drawn into a spout by surface tension. The product portfolio spans ICP-OES and ICP-MS laboratory nebulizers (Mira Mist family, Aureus, Ari Mist, PFA series, SC/X/NX-175, Enya Mist), CE- and HPLC-coupled low-flow specialty nebulizers (Mira Mist CE at $4,200), and high-flow industrial nebulizers (SS 50, LB 30, LB 80, LB 100) — fabricated in chemically inert PTFE, PFA, FEP, PEEK, and stainless steel with sample passage IDs from 125 microns up to 3,000 microns.
The company serves laboratories running elemental analysis in geochemistry, environmental testing, pharmaceutical, materials, clinical, and bioanalytical applications; research groups running single-cell, single-particle, and CE/HPLC-ICP-MS; and industrial customers in coatings, nanoparticle production, and desalination. Distribution is global: roughly 30 authorized regional distributors across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa, plus bundled resale agreements with every major ICP instrument OEM (Agilent, PerkinElmer, Thermo Fisher, Hitachi, Shimadzu, Spectro, Teledyne Leeman, Jobin Yvon) and direct e-commerce through burgener.com. Revenue is generated primarily through unit-priced hardware sales (catalog list prices $900–$4,200 per nebulizer, $10–$65 per accessory) plus a $175 flat-rate repair service. Sample and gas lines ship free with every nebulizer. The company has produced more than 60,000 units cumulatively as of 2024, is privately held with no outside funding, and remains under family management with the founder's daughter Mirah Burgener serving as Vice President since 2017.
Burgener Research Inc. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Burgener Research Inc.
- Legal name
- Burgener Research Inc.
- Website
- https://burgener.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1995
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Burgener Research Inc. manufactures patented pneumatic nebulizers (Enhanced Parallel Path Method) for ICP-OES, ICP-MS, single-cell/single-particle analysis, CE/HPLC interfacing, and industrial atomization, selling globally through ~30 distributors and major ICP instrument OEMs.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Burgener Research Inc. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mississauga
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Burgener Research Inc. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Nebulizer Sales: Sale of analytical and industrial pneumatic nebulizers for ICP-OES, ICP-MS, and specialty industrial applications. Products include PEEK Mira Mist ($1,150), Teflon Mira Mist ($1,250), Aureus ($1,300), SC-175 ($1,650), X-175 ($1,350), PFA 260, Mira Mist CE ($4,200), Ari Mist, Enya Mist ($2,600), T2100, T2002 ($900), and industrial nebulizers (SS 50, LB 30, LB 80, LB 100). Sample lines and gas lines are included free with all nebulizer orders.
- Accessories and Fittings Sales: Sale of gas lines, sample lines, and fittings/adapters compatible with various ICP instruments from Agilent, PerkinElmer, Thermo Scientific, Shimadzu, Spectro, Hitachi, and others. Accessories range from $10 (BRC 3) to $65 (BRG 304).
- Repair Services: Flat-rate repair service at $175 USD per nebulizer after the initial 3-month warranty period. Successfully repaired nebulizers receive a new 3-month warranty. Nebulizers have an expected life of 6 months to 3 years depending on sample types run.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Nebulizers (PEEK Mira Mist, Teflon Mira Mist, T2100, T2002) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Low Flow / Specialty Nebulizers (Ari Mist, Enya Mist, X-175, NX-175, PFA 260, SC-175, Aureus) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Industrial Nebulizers (SS 50, LB 30, LB 80, LB 100) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Gas Lines, Sample Lines, and Fittings |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Repair Service |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Shipping Costs |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Burgener Research Inc. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Burgener Research Inc. manufactures and sells pneumatic analytical nebulizers based on its patented Enhanced Parallel Path Method for ICP-OES, ICP-MS, and specialty industrial applications. Products are produced in PTFE Teflon, high-purity PFA, PEEK, and stainless steel, and span atomization rates from nanoliters to liters per minute. The company also sells instrument-specific gas lines, sample lines, fittings, and a $175 flat-rate repair service for its nebulizers.
Product overview
Burgener Research Inc. manufactures analytical nebulizers based on the patented Enhanced Parallel Path Method, providing atomization from nanoliters to liters per minute. The core product line includes the Mira Mist family (PEEK and Teflon variants for ICP-OES/ICP-MS), specialized low-flow nebulizers (Ari Mist, Enya Mist, PFA series, SC/X/NX-175), and industrial high-flow models (SS 50, LB series). All products feature PTFE/PFA materials for chemical resistance and non-wetting properties preventing salt buildup. Accessories include instrument-specific gas lines and sample line fittings for compatibility with Agilent, PerkinElmer, Thermo Scientific, Bruker, Shimadzu, and other major ICP instrument manufacturers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- PEEK Mira Mist Versatile pneumatic nebulizer for ICP-OES and ICP-MS systems with PTFE Teflon capillaries and PEEK body, 500 micron ID sample capillary, handling 0.2 mL/min to 2.5 mL/min at 50 PSI for 1 L/min. Standard catalog price $1,150.
- PEEK Mira Mist II Second-generation PEEK Mira Mist with PFA Teflon capillaries and PEEK body, featuring 1/4-28 fitting on sample line; designed as a direct replacement for glass concentric nebulizers in ICP applications.
- Teflon Mira Mist Teflon version of the Mira Mist for ICP-OES and ICP-MS, with PFA Teflon capillaries and PTFE Teflon body; designed for acidic solutions and concentrated acids including HF, and handles all solvents. Standard catalog price $1,250.
- Teflon Mira Mist II Second-generation Teflon Mira Mist with PTFE body and PFA capillaries; suitable for all acids, organics, and high acidity samples.
- Aureus Nebulizer 100% high-purity PFA Enhanced Parallel Path nebulizer for ICP-MS, including sample lines, 1/4-28 fittings, body, and inner capillaries; 250 micron ID, handling 50 µL/min to 1500 µL/min at 35-45 PSI. Standard catalog price $1,300.
- SC-175 Nebulizer Very low flow nebulizer for single cell and single particle ICP-MS analysis with PEEK capillaries and PTFE Teflon / PEEK body, 175 micron ID, operating at 60 PSI for 1 L/min; handles 5 µL/min to 1500 µL/min. Standard catalog price $1,650.
- X-175 Nebulizer Low flow ICP-MS nebulizer with 175 micron ID, producing very stable mists and low RSD%; operates at 60 PSI for 1 L/min and handles 50 µL/min to 1.5 mL/min. Standard catalog price $1,350.
- NX-175 Nebulizer Low flow nebulizer for NexION and Bruker/Varian ICP-MS low flow applications, 175 micron ID, 1.2 L/min gas flow at 50 PSI.
- PFA 260 Nebulizer Low flow all-PFA ICP-MS nebulizer with 250 micron ID, PFA Teflon and PEEK body, handling 50 µL/min to 1500 µL/min; ultra-clean PFA construction.
- Mira Mist CE Nebulizer High-pressure nebulizer for ICP-MS capillary electrophoresis (CE) interface, with PEEK capillaries and PTFE Teflon body; allows CE capillary to extend to tip for zero suction, zero back pressure CE interfacing. Handles 10 µL/min to 2.5 mL/min; can operate down to 1 µL/min with alcohol. Standard catalog price $4,200.
- Ari Mist Nebulizer Very low sample flow nebulizer for ICP-MS and ICP-OES, with PFA Teflon capillaries and black PEEK body, 225 micron ID, handling 100 µL/min to 1500 µL/min; recommended for particulate-free samples.
- Enya Mist Nebulizer Ultra low flow nebulizer for ICP-MS HPLC interface and tiny samples, with PEEK capillaries and PEEK body, 125 micron ID, handling 1 µL/min to 300 µL/min; produces very low oxides in ICP-MS and can provide 30-50X split flow. Standard catalog price $2,600.
- Enya Mist Low Flow Nebulizer Ultra low flow nebulizer variant for ICP-MS HPLC interface, standard pressure 50 PSI for 0.4 L/min, designed for minimal sample consumption applications.
- T2100 Nebulizer High-capacity unpluggable nebulizer with 750 micron ID PTFE Teflon sample capillaries, designed for solutions with high levels of particulates and slurries; handles 0.5 mL/min to 3.0 mL/min at 45 PSI for 1 L/min.
- T2002 Nebulizer Original standard Burgener nebulizer with PTFE Teflon construction, 450 micron ID, operating at 35-45 PSI; works on most instruments with cyclonic chambers. Standard catalog price $900. The T2100 is now recommended as the better alternative.
- SS 50 Industrial Nebulizer Stainless steel industrial nebulizer using Enhanced Parallel Path design for hot environments, with 1/8" OD and any length possible; operates from 45 PSI up to 5,000 PSI and handles 100 µL/min to 5 mL/min sample flow. Designed for industrial sprays, material coatings, and nanoparticle production; made-to-order with price by quote.
- LB 30 Industrial Nebulizer Teflon industrial nebulizer with low pressure (35-45 PSI) and high sample flow using Enhanced Parallel Path design; runs 2 to 50 mL/min with optimum 5 to 35 mL/min; virtually unpluggable and can run saturated solutions without salting. Standard catalog price $1,000.
- LB 80 and LB 100 Industrial Nebulizers High sample flow, high gas flow (50-100 L/min) industrial nebulizers with 3,000 micron ID using Enhanced Parallel Path design. LB 80 handles 1-80 mL/min; LB 100 handles 1-100 mL/min; median droplet size 10-20 microns; virtually unpluggable. Made-to-order with price by quote.
- Gas Lines and Fittings Instrument-specific gas lines and fittings including BRG-series adapters (BRG 103, 104, 106, 203, 204, 206, 223, 303-309, 404, 424) for compatibility with Agilent, PerkinElmer, Thermo, Bruker, Shimadzu, Spectro, and other ICP instruments; standard MM 1020 2mm gas line included with nebulizers. Prices range from $10 (BRC 3) to $65 (BRG 304).
- Sample Lines and Fittings Sample line tubing and fittings including BRC 3, BRC 4, BRC 9, BRC 203, BRC 204, BRC 204A, BRC 205 for connecting nebulizers to various ICP instruments; HP PFA tubing in various sizes. Sample lines are included free with all nebulizer orders.
- Flat-Rate Nebulizer Repair Service Flat-rate $175 USD repair service per nebulizer after the initial 3-month warranty; successfully repaired nebulizers receive a new 3-month warranty; if a nebulizer cannot be repaired, no charge is applied. Nebulizers have an expected life of 6 months to 3 years depending on sample types run.
Quantifiable outcome
- Mira Mist %RSD consistently below 1% over 4+ hours of continuous operation (tested at Blue Coast Research, March 2025)
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Companies that use Burgener Research Inc.
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Burgener Research Inc. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration15 records
Feature8 records
Burgener Research Inc. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
40 partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.
- Analytichem (Canada/USA/France)majorAnalytichem (formerly SCP Science) is a major distributor of Burgener nebulizers in North America and France, serving laboratories across Canada, USA, and France with sales contacts in Canada/USA (+1 800 361 6820) and France (+33 1 69 18 71 17).
- ISOSPARK (Canada/USA)coreISOSPARK is an authorized distributor of Burgener nebulizers in Canada and the USA.
- Delta Scientific (Canada/USA)coreDelta Scientific distributes Burgener nebulizers in both Canada (346 Watline Avenue, Mississauga, Ontario) and the USA (88 Wells Road, Spring City, PA).
- Analytical West (USA)coreAnalytical West is an authorized distributor for Burgener nebulizers in California, USA, serving the western United States market.
- CPI International (USA)coreCPI International is an authorized distributor of Burgener nebulizers in the USA, located in Santa Rosa, California.
- Environmental Express (USA)coreEnvironmental Express, a Cole Parmer Company, distributes Burgener nebulizers in South Carolina, USA.
- Meinhard Glass Products (USA)coreMeinhard Glass Products is an authorized distributor for Burgener nebulizers in Colorado, USA.
- Precision Glassblowing (USA)corePrecision Glassblowing is an authorized distributor for Burgener nebulizers in Colorado, USA.
- Texas Scientific Products (USA)coreTexas Scientific Products is an authorized distributor for Burgener nebulizers in Texas, USA.
- AHF Analysentechnik AG (Germany)coreAHF Analysentechnik AG is the authorized distributor for Burgener nebulizers in Germany, located in Tuebingen.
- Maassen Gmbh. Spektroskopie (Germany)coreMaassen Gmbh. Spektroskopie is an authorized distributor for Burgener nebulizers in Germany.
- Analytichem (France)coreAnalytichem serves as distributor for Burgener nebulizers in France.
- Elemental Scientific Analab (France)coreElemental Scientific Analab is an authorized distributor for Burgener nebulizers in France.
- Elementec Ltd (Ireland)coreElementec Ltd is an authorized distributor for Burgener nebulizers in Ireland.
- Hosmed OY (Finland)coreHosmed OY is an authorized distributor for Burgener nebulizers in Finland.
- Lab Kings (The Netherlands)coreLab Kings is an authorized distributor for Burgener nebulizers in the Netherlands.
- LLC Lab Agro (Ukraine)coreLLC Lab Agro is an authorized distributor for Burgener nebulizers in Ukraine.
- AST Instruments (Taiwan)coreAST Instruments is an authorized distributor for Burgener nebulizers in Taiwan.
- Isekyu Co., Ltd. (Japan)coreIsekyu Co., Ltd. is an authorized distributor for Burgener nebulizers in Japan.
- KRLAB (China)coreKRLAB is an authorized distributor for Burgener nebulizers in China.
- ODLAB (South Korea)coreODLAB is an authorized distributor for Burgener nebulizers in South Korea.
- RORZE IAS Inc (Japan)coreRORZE IAS Inc is an authorized distributor for Burgener nebulizers in Japan.
- Well Glow International Trading Ltd. (China)coreWell Glow International Trading Ltd. is an authorized distributor for Burgener nebulizers in China.
- Xuan-chen Technologies Co. Ltd. (Taiwan)coreXuan-chen Technologies Co. Ltd. is an authorized distributor for Burgener nebulizers in Taiwan, located in Kaohsiung City.
- Ultra Labs (India)coreUltra Labs (part of Ultra Plus Lubes Pvt Ltd group) is an authorized distributor for Burgener nebulizers in India, located in Panvel, Maharashtra.
- Beijing Lab Parts Testing Technology (China)coreBeijing Lab Parts Testing Technology is an authorized distributor for Burgener nebulizers in China, located in Beijing's Shunyi District.
- Choice Analytical Pty Ltd (Australia)coreChoice Analytical Pty Ltd is an authorized distributor for Burgener nebulizers in Australia.
- PCI Analytical (South Africa)corePCI Analytical is an authorized distributor for Burgener nebulizers in South Africa.
- QSS Quality Spectrometer Services (South Africa)coreQSS Quality Spectrometer Services is an authorized distributor for Burgener nebulizers in South Africa.
- Stargate Scientific Inc. (South Africa)coreStargate Scientific Inc. is an authorized distributor for Burgener nebulizers in South Africa.
- QuimiGol (Brazil)coreQuimiGol is an authorized distributor for Burgener nebulizers in Brazil.
- Analitica Ya (Chile)coreAnalitica Ya is an authorized distributor for Burgener nebulizers in Chile.
- Agilent Technologies (USA)coreAgilent Technologies, a major ICP instrument manufacturer, sells Burgener nebulizers alongside their ICP-OES and ICP-MS instruments (4200 series, 5100/5110, 7700/7800/7900/8800/8900 series).
- PerkinElmer (USA)corePerkinElmer sells Burgener nebulizers for their ICP/MS instruments including NexION 300, 350, 2000, 2200, 5000 series and Optima 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 7000, 8000 series.
- Thermo Fisher ScientificcoreThermo Fisher Scientific (including TJA instruments, iCAP 6000 and 7000 series, ICP-MS X series, iCAP Q and TQ, and Finnigan Neptune) sells Burgener nebulizers alongside their instruments.
- Hitachi High-Tech Science Corporation (Japan)coreHitachi High-Tech Science Corporation sells Burgener nebulizers for their ICP instruments.
- Shimadzu Europa GmbH (Germany)coreShimadzu Europa GmbH sells Burgener nebulizers for their ICP-MS instruments, located in Duisburg, Germany.
- Spectro Instruments (Germany/USA)coreSpectro Instruments sells Burgener nebulizers alongside their ICP instruments, with offices in Kleve, Germany and Marlborough, MA, USA.
- Teledyne Leeman Labs (USA)coreTeledyne Leeman Labs sells Burgener nebulizers for their ICP instruments, located in Hudson, NH, USA.
- Jobin YvoncoreJobin Yvon sells Burgener nebulizers alongside their analytical instruments.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Burgener Research Inc. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Elemental Scientific (ESI): US-based manufacturer of ICP and ICP-MS consumables and sample-introduction systems, including nebulizers, spray chambers, and autosamplers. Directly competes with Burgener in precision ICP consumables for trace elemental analysis.
- Glass Expansion: Australian specialist in ICP-MS and ICP-OES consumables (nebulizers, spray chambers, torches, standards). A direct competitor to Burgener in pneumatic nebulizers with comparable single-cell and low-flow product lines serving similar ICP labs.
- Precision Glassblowing: US precision glassblower of custom glassware including concentric and Babington-type ICP nebulizers. An authorized Burgener distributor in Colorado and a direct competitor in custom ICP consumables.
- Meinhard Glass Products: Long-established manufacturer of glass concentric nebulizers and other ICP sample-introduction consumables. Directly comparable because Meinhard competes head-on with Burgener's nebulizers on most ICP instruments and is itself an authorized Burgener distributor in Colorado.
- Savillex: US manufacturer of PFA sample-handling products including ICP nebulizers and spray chambers. Directly comparable to Burgener's PFA/PEEK-based Enhanced Parallel Path nebulizers, especially for HF and high-purity applications.
Broad incumbents
- PerkinElmer: Manufacturer of Optima and Avio ICP-OES and NexION ICP-MS instruments. Resells Burgener nebulizers, creating channel exposure if PerkinElmer shifts to proprietary consumables.
- Agilent Technologies: Major ICP-OES/ICP-MS instrument manufacturer (4200, 5100/5110, 7700/7800/7900/8800/8900 series) that also resells Burgener nebulizers. Operates as both a channel partner and a potential vertical integrator of proprietary consumables that could compete with Burgener.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific: Major ICP/ICP-MS instrument manufacturer (iCAP 6000/7000, iCAP Q/TQ, Neptune) that resells Burgener nebulizers across its full ICP product range; competes indirectly via its broad consumables portfolio.
- AMETEK Spectro: Manufacturer of ICP-OES instruments (Spectro series) that resells Burgener nebulizers; a broad incumbent whose instrument strategy influences demand for Burgener's consumables.
Emerging players
- Analytik Jena: German instrument maker with ICP-OES and ICP-MS product lines and associated consumables; competes for the same analytical chemistry budgets as Burgener's ICP-nebulizer installed base.
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Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Burgener Research Inc.
What does Burgener Research Inc. do?
Burgener Research Inc. manufactures and sells pneumatic analytical nebulizers based on its patented Enhanced Parallel Path Method for ICP-OES, ICP-MS, and specialty industrial applications. Products are produced in PTFE Teflon, high-purity PFA, PEEK, and stainless steel, and span atomization rates from nanoliters to liters per minute. The company also sells instrument-specific gas lines, sample lines, fittings, and a $175 flat-rate repair service for its nebulizers.
Is Burgener Research Inc. a public or private company?
Burgener Research Inc. is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Burgener Research Inc. founded?
Burgener Research Inc. was founded in 1995. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Burgener Research Inc. based?
Burgener Research Inc. is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Burgener Research Inc. make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Nebulizer Sales are the primary driver. The others are accessories and Fittings Sales and repair Services.
Who are Burgener Research Inc.'s main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Elemental Scientific (ESI), Glass Expansion, Precision Glassblowing, Meinhard Glass Products and Savillex. Broad incumbents are PerkinElmer, Agilent Technologies, Thermo Fisher Scientific and AMETEK Spectro. Analytik Jena is listed as an emerging player.
Does Burgener Research Inc. have an API?
No public API is recorded for Burgener Research Inc..