Hamilton Laboratory Glass Limited

What Hamilton Laboratory Glass Limited does

Hamilton Laboratory Glass Limited is a UK-based, family-run manufacturer established in 1973 that designs and produces laboratory glassware and water distillation equipment. The company is headquartered at Westwood Industrial Estate in Margate, Kent, operating from a single site with a workforce of 1–10 employees. It manufactures Borosilicate 3.3 glass apparatus including condensers, reaction vessels, chromatography columns, separating funnels, reagent bottles, and interchangeable jointware, alongside water stills producing Type II distilled water in 4-litre and 8-litre single- and double-distillation configurations. The firm also offers bespoke glassware design services, refurbishment and repair services (UK only for water stills), and lifetime consumables supply for installed water stills.

The company sells exclusively through direct channels — phone, email, and its own website (hamiltonlabglass.com) — with no disclosed distributor, reseller, or channel partner network. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customer segments are horizontal across laboratory/research, medical/healthcare, and educational institutions, with named testimonial customers in pharmaceutical/chemical research (Alchemy Rising) and overseas laboratory procurement (Van Minh). The business is ISO 9001 certified as of 2024 and operates without external institutional investment or parent company ownership.

Revenue mechanics consist of three streams: water still hardware sales, standard and bespoke laboratory glassware sales, and refurbishment/repair services with replacement parts. All products are manufactured in Britain. The company holds UK Company Registration No. 01112437 and VAT No. 202 0405 43. Its go-to-market is overwhelmingly inbound and direct, with minimal digital marketing presence and no disclosed e-commerce transaction capability beyond catalogue browsing.

Name

Hamilton Laboratory Glass Limited

Legal name

Hamilton Laboratory Glass Ltd.

Website

https://hamiltonlabglass.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hamilton Laboratory Glass Limited is a UK-based, family-run manufacturer founded in 1973 that designs and produces Borosilicate 3.3 laboratory glassware and water distillation units for laboratory, medical, and educational customers globally, selling directly via phone, email, and website.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Margate

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Still Sales: Sale of water distillation units (water stills) - both single and double distillation models in 4 and 8 litre capacities
2. Laboratory Glassware: Sale of standard and bespoke laboratory glassware products including condensers, reaction vessels, chromatography columns, and other scientific apparatus
3. Refurbishment Services: Refurbishment and repair services for water distillation units and laboratory glassware, with replacement parts provided

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Hamilton Laboratory Glass designs, manufactures, and refurbishes water distillation units (water stills) producing Type II distilled water in 4-litre and 8-litre capacities, offered as single and double distillation units. It also manufactures a wide catalogue of standard and bespoke Borosilicate 3.3 laboratory glassware (condensers, reaction vessels, chromatography columns, separating funnels, adaptors, etc.) for laboratory, medical and educational use, and provides refurbishment and repair services for water stills and glassware.

Product overview

Hamilton Laboratory Glass Limited is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in laboratory glassware and water distillation equipment. The product portfolio comprises four main offerings: standard Laboratory Glassware (including over 25 sub-products such as absorption tubes, adaptors, condensers, chromatography columns, and flanges made from Borosilicate 3.3 glass); Water Distillation Units producing Type II distilled water in 4L and 8L capacities with single or double distillation options; Bespoke Glassware manufactured to customer specifications with design assistance; and Refurbishments & Repairs services for water stills and laboratory glassware. The company, established in 1973, operates as a family-run business serving laboratory, medical, and educational sectors, with all products manufactured in Britain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Distillation Units (Water Stills) Water stills producing Type II distilled water, available in 4-litre and 8-litre capacities as single or double distillation units. Manufactured in the UK with advanced design, easy operation, minimum maintenance, and a 1-year manufacturing warranty; consumables are available for the life of the unit (additional charges apply). Targeted at laboratories, medical facilities, and educational institutions.
• Laboratory Glassware Borosilicate 3.3 laboratory glassware comprising a wide range of apparatus (condensers, reaction vessels, chromatography columns, separating funnels, absorption tubes, adaptors, filter funnels, reagent bottles, screw threads, sintered glassware, splash heads, stillheads, Soxhlet extractors, chemistry sets, and more) with interchangeable jointware for compatibility with customers' existing equipment. Targeted at laboratories, medical facilities, and educational institutions for general scientific use.
• Bespoke Glassware Custom laboratory glassware manufactured to customer specifications, with design assistance from custom drawings by experienced and skilled staff. Confidential requirements are undertaken. Targeted at customers requiring specialized apparatus for unique processes.
• Refurbishments and Repairs Refurbishment service for water distillation units (UK only) and repair services for laboratory/scientific glassware, with replacement parts carrying a 1-year manufacturing warranty. Alternative brands are altered and repaired. Targeted at existing laboratory customers needing lifecycle support and equipment maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 Year manufacturing warranty on water distillation units
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• ELGA LabWater (Veolia): ELGA LabWater, part of Veolia, manufactures laboratory water purification systems including distillation and reverse osmosis units. Directly comparable to Hamilton on water stills/distillation units sold to research and clinical laboratories worldwide.
• DWK Life Sciences: DWK Life Sciences is a leading global manufacturer of premium laboratory glassware (Kimble, Wheaton, Duran brands) and life science consumables. Directly comparable to Hamilton as a specialty borosilicate lab glassware manufacturer serving research, pharmaceutical, and educational customers worldwide.
• Chemglass Life Sciences: Chemglass Life Sciences is a US-based manufacturer of laboratory glassware, bioreactors, and custom scientific glass apparatus. Directly comparable to Hamilton as a specialty lab glassware maker offering both standard catalog and bespoke custom fabrication services.
• Schott AG: Schott is a German specialty glass manufacturer and producer of Duran laboratory borosilicate glassware. Directly comparable to Hamilton in the borosilicate lab glassware category, particularly on chemistry-resistant glass apparatus for research and industrial labs.
• Cole-Parmer (Stuart Equipment): Cole-Parmer distributes the Stuart Equipment range of water stills and laboratory benchtop equipment. Directly comparable to Hamilton on the water distillation unit product line, both offering benchtop water stills producing Type II purified water for laboratory use.
• Wilmad-LabGlass: Wilmad-LabGlass manufactures specialty scientific glassware including NMR tubes and precision lab glass components. Directly comparable to Hamilton as a niche borosilicate glass manufacturer serving research and laboratory customers with both standard and custom products.
• Corning Life Sciences: Corning owns the Pyrex brand and produces a wide range of laboratory glassware and cell culture products. Directly comparable to Hamilton as a borosilicate lab glassware manufacturer with a long heritage, competing in reagent bottles, flasks, and standard lab apparatus.

Broad incumbents

• Merck (Sigma-Aldrich / Millipore): Merck's life science division (including Sigma-Aldrich and Millipore) supplies laboratory chemicals, glassware, and water purification systems worldwide. A broad incumbent whose lab consumables and water system portfolio overlaps with Hamilton's water stills and glassware offerings.
• Avantor: Avantor distributes laboratory supplies and equipment through the VWR brand, serving research, pharmaceutical, and educational customers globally. A broad incumbent competing with Hamilton indirectly by aggregating lab consumables purchasing onto a single platform.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher is a global life sciences and laboratory equipment conglomerate including the Barnstead water purification line and Fisher Scientific distribution channel. A broad incumbent whose product portfolio and lab-procurement platforms overlap with Hamilton's offerings and go-to-market reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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