TEK-EVENT
TEK-EVENT is an Australian specialist B2B supplier and manufacturer of IVF and ART laboratory equipment, consumables, and services for human fertility clinics, animal breeding facilities, and pathology laboratories, exporting its proprietary Cell-Tek microscope chambers worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2002
- HeadquartersErmont, France
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What TEK-EVENT does
TEK-EVENT (legal entity: Tek-Event Pty Ltd) is a specialist Australian B2B supplier to the human and animal reproductive services industry, founded in 2002. The company operates a dual model: as an authorized regional distributor for multiple established IVF/ART brands — including Hamilton Thorne (clinical lasers and CASA sperm analysis systems), Nidacon (PureSperm density gradients and ART media), Planer Limited (DATAssure wireless monitoring, benchtop incubators, programmable freezers), Gynemed (culture media), OkoLab (heated plates), IVFtech (workstations), Linkam (Peltier stages), CellVision (counting chambers), and ZAND-AIR (air purification) — and as the manufacturer of its own proprietary Cell-Tek line of controlled-environment microscope chambers, produced in Sydney and exported worldwide. Cell-Tek chambers integrate UV photocatalytic oxidation, HEPA and carbon filtration, and precise temperature, CO2, and humidity regulation for oocyte and embryo handling during ICSI, PGD, embryo biopsy, and assisted hatching procedures.
The company serves three vertical segments: human IVF/ART clinics (primary), animal breeding facilities (equine and bovine reproduction via BoviPure, EquiPure, BoviDilute), and anatomical pathology laboratories (via ZAND-AIR 100P formalin removal). Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales, recurring consumable and media sales, and professional service and maintenance contracts including branded aftermarket plans (CASACare, LASERCare). Pricing is entirely quote-based with no public disclosure, and go-to-market is direct sales-led with personalized service and on-site support. Distribution to international markets for the Cell-Tek line is conducted through global export channels, while third-party brands are sold within the domestic Australian and adjacent regional market.
Regulatory posture includes Australian TGA registration for multiple distributed products (PureSperm, NidOil, Sperm CryoProtec II, Sperm VitalStain, ProInsert, GM508 Cult-Active, GM501 SpermMobil), FDA 21 CFR Part 11 alignment for the DATAssure monitoring system, and reliance on ISO 13485:2016-accredited manufacturing partners such as Planer Limited, which has received the UK Queen's Award for Technology. Note: firmographic data lists a French address (Ermont) for the company, but the primary legal entity, registered office, and operational headquarters are documented as Rouse Hill, NSW, Australia.
TEK-EVENT firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TEK-EVENT
- Legal name
- Tek-Event Pty Ltd
- Website
- https://tekevent.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2002
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- TEK-EVENT is an Australian specialist B2B supplier and manufacturer of IVF and ART laboratory equipment, consumables, and services for human fertility clinics, animal breeding facilities, and pathology laboratories, exporting its proprietary Cell-Tek microscope chambers worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where TEK-EVENT is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ermont
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
TEK-EVENT business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Medical/Laboratory Equipment Sales: TEK-EVENT generates revenue through the sale of specialized IVF equipment including Cell-Tek microscope chambers, Hamilton Thorne laser systems, sperm analysis systems, and temperature control equipment to fertility clinics and IVF laboratories.
- IVF Consumables and Media: Sale of consumable products including Nidacon sperm preparation media, Gynemed solutions, sperm gradients, staining reagents, and culture media to IVF clinics and animal breeding facilities.
- Equipment Service and Maintenance: Service offerings including routine maintenance, repairs, spare parts, consumables, and breakdown call-outs for HD IVF Chambers and emCell microscope chambers with documented service reports and calibration certificates.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
TEK-EVENT product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TEK-EVENT is a specialist supplier of laboratory equipment, consumables, and services for the human and animal reproductive services industry. The company manufactures Cell-Tek controlled-environment microscope chambers in Sydney, Australia, and distributes an integrated portfolio of IVF/ART products from established manufacturers including Hamilton Thorne (clinical lasers and CASA systems), Nidacon (sperm preparation media and gradients), Planer (temperature control and wireless monitoring), Gynemed (IVF culture media), OkoLab (heated plates), IVFtech (workstations), and ZAND-AIR (air purification systems).
Product overview
TEK-EVENT is a specialist supplier to the human and animal reproductive services industry, offering a comprehensive portfolio of IVF laboratory equipment, media, and consumables. The product range includes specialized workstations (IVFtech), clinical laser systems (Hamilton Thorne LYKOS/ZILOS-tk), computer-assisted sperm analysis systems (CEROS II, IVOS II), controlled environment microscope chambers (Cell-Tek 3000 series), sperm preparation media and gradients (Nidacon PureSperm, ProInsert), IVF culture solutions (Gynemed), disposable counting chambers (CellVision, Neubauer), temperature control equipment (OkoLab, Linkam, Planer DATAssure), air purification systems (ZAND-AIR), and laboratory supplies (CELL-VU slides, SafePet). Products are manufactured in Australia (Cell-Tek) and distributed globally from their Sydney, Australia headquarters.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Cell-Tek Microscope Chambers Controlled environment microscope chambers for examination and handling of oocytes and embryos, featuring UV photocatalytic oxidation, HEPA and carbon filtration, temperature control, CO2 regulation, and humidity control for IVF, ICSI, PGD, embryo biopsy, and assisted hatching procedures.
- IVFtech Workstations Specialized workstations for IVF laboratories including Classica, Econica, Javica, Sterica, and Unica models, FreyGen ALF gas generators, gas mixers, hotplates, tube warmers, anti-vibration tables, and heated tables.
- Hamilton Thorne Clinical Lasers and CASA Systems Precision laser devices including LYKOS and ZILOS-tk clinical lasers for laser-assisted hatching, blastomere biopsy, and trophectoderm biopsy, along with CEROS II and IVOS II computer-assisted sperm analysis (CASA) systems.
- Nidacon Sperm Preparation Products Density gradient systems and sperm preparation media including PureSperm 100, PureSperm 40/80/90, PureSperm Buffer, ProInsert SpermPrep Kits, Sperm CryoProtec II, Sperm VitalStain, NidOil, and animal ART products (BoviPure, EquiPure, BoviDilute).
- Gynemed IVF Solutions IVF culture media and solutions including GM508 Cult-Active calcium ionophore for oocyte activation and SpermMobil GM501 theophylline-based media for sperm activation.
- CellVision Microscope Chamber Slides Disposable glass counting chambers for semen analysis featuring Neubauer Improved ruling, various chamber depths (10-200 micron), and compatibility with CASA systems.
- OkoLab Heated Plates and Controllers Temperature-controlled glass and metal plates for inverted and stereo microscopes including H401-T-CONTROLLER (2-channel), H401-T-PENNY (single channel), and various heated plate models for different microscope brands, plus centralized CO2/O2 controllers and Oosafe disinfectants tested with mouse embryo assay.
- Planer DATAssure Wireless Monitoring Wireless monitoring system for temperature, humidity, and other laboratory parameters, including sensors, base station, and web-based interface designed for compliance with HACCP, BRC, FDA, and MHRA requirements, including FDA 21 CFR Part 11 for electronic records.
- ZAND-AIR Filtration Products Air purification systems using photo-catalytic oxidation technology including ZAND-AIR 100C for IVF laboratories, 100P for pathology laboratories, and PCOC3 fixed air purifiers, featuring HEPA filters, activated carbon, and UV germicidal lamps.
- Neubauer Sperm Counting Chambers and QC Calibration Beads Precision optical glass counting chambers for manual sperm counts including Neubauer Improved bright line chambers and QC Calibration Beads for quality control.
- Linkam PE120 Peltier Temperature Stage Thermoelectric heating and cooling stage for microscopes with temperature control from -25°C to 120°C with ±0.1°C stability, including PE95-LinkPad controller and Linksys 32 software.
- CELL-VU Morphology Slides Pre-stained slides combining microscope slides with methylene blue and cresyl violet stains for immediate sperm morphology assessment, designed for WHO and Kruger strict morphology evaluation.
- SafePet Personal Pipetting Device Safe airless mouth pipetting device for embryologists to handle eggs or embryos with vacuum control, featuring built-in bellows damping chamber and membrane barrier between operator and specimen.
- Equipment Service and Maintenance Service offerings including routine maintenance, repairs, spare parts, consumables, and breakdown call-outs for HD IVF Chambers and emCell microscope chambers, with documented service reports and calibration certificates.
Quantifiable outcome
- Cell-Tek chambers maintain temperature, CO2, and humidity control to specifications for embryo handling procedures
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use TEK-EVENT
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
TEK-EVENT technology and API
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- No
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Feature4 records
TEK-EVENT partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Hamilton ThornecoreTEK-EVENT is an authorized distributor of Hamilton Thorne products including LYKOS and ZILOS-tk clinical lasers, CEROS II and IVOS II computer-assisted sperm analysis (CASA) systems, and related software. Hamilton Thorne designs, manufactures and distributes precision laser devices and advanced image analysis systems for the fertility, stem cell and development biology research markets.
- NidaconcoreTEK-EVENT distributes the complete Nidacon product range including PureSperm density gradients, PureSperm Buffer, Sperm CryoProtec II, Sperm VitalStain, NidOil, and ProInsert SpermPrep Kits for human and animal ART applications. Nidacon is a leader in development, manufacturing and marketing of specialized ART media with focus on sperm preparation.
- Planer LimitedcoreTEK-EVENT distributes Planer products specializing in control of temperature and other parameters for scientific breakthroughs. Products include multi-chamber benchtop incubators, programmable freezers, and DATAssure wireless monitoring systems. Planer holds patents and received the Queen's Award for Technology.
- GynemedcoreTEK-EVENT distributes Gynemed IVF solutions including GM508 Cult-Active calcium ionophore for oocyte activation and SpermMobil GM501 theophylline-based media. Gynemed products have gained worldwide acceptance since 1998 for the international IVF and reproductive technology industry.
- OkoLabcoreTEK-EVENT distributes OkoLab products including glass and metal temperature controlled plates for inverted and stereo microscopes and centralized CO2/O2 controllers for mini incubators. OkoLab also provides Oosafe disinfectants tested with mouse embryo assay.
- IVFtechcoreTEK-EVENT distributes IVFtech products including Classica, Econica, Javica, Sterica, and Unica workstations, FreyGen ALF, and small equipment such as gas mixers, hotplates, and tube warmers for IVF laboratories.
- Linkam ScientificminorTEK-EVENT distributes Linkam Scientific products including PE120 Peltier heating and cooling stages for microscopy applications. Linkam manufactures temperature controlled stages from -196 to 1500 degrees C for various microscope examination requirements.
- CellVisionminorTEK-EVENT distributes CellVision microscope chamber slides for animal, human, and industrial sectors. CellVision offers disposable replacement of haemocytometers with various grid types and chamber depths for different counting applications.
- Zand-AIRminorTEK-EVENT distributes Zand-AIR filtration products including 100C for IVF laboratories, 100P for pathology, and PCOC3 fixed air purification systems. Products use photo-catalytic oxidation technology for VOC and pathogen removal.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
TEK-EVENT competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Kitazato Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of ART/IVF products including cryopreservation and embryo culture media. Closely comparable specialist supplier in the IVF consumables category with global distribution footprint.
- Rocket Medical: UK manufacturer of medical devices for reproductive medicine, including IVF catheters, oocyte retrieval needles, and ART lab consumables. Comparable specialist supplier with overlapping IVF clinic customer base.
- Genea Biomedx: Australian ART technology company developing benchtop incubators and lab automation for IVF clinics (e.g., Geri time-lapse incubator). Most direct geographic peer to TEK-EVENT, operating out of Australia in the same IVF lab equipment niche.
- Gynemed: German manufacturer of IVF culture media and solutions (GM508 Cult-Active, SpermMobil GM501) for human and animal ART. Distributed by TEK-EVENT in Australia/Asia-Pacific; comparable specialist competitor in IVF media with its own international distributor network.
- Nidacon International AB: Swedish developer and manufacturer of ART sperm preparation media (PureSperm, BoviPure, EquiPure). It is a key distribution partner of TEK-EVENT, but is also a direct specialist peer in the animal and human ART media space with its own global distribution.
Broad incumbents
- CooperSurgical: US-based women's health and ART platform (including Wallace and ORIGIO legacy brands) offering ART media, micromanipulation tools, and clinical consumables. Overlaps directly with TEK-EVENT's IVF consumables and equipment portfolio.
- Vitrolife: Swedish global manufacturer and distributor of IVF media, consumables, and time-lapse incubator systems. Operates across the same IVF/ART value chain as TEK-EVENT but at much larger scale with directly owned brands.
- FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific: Provides cell culture media, including ART/IVF media, and adjacent lab products globally. Comparable to TEK-EVENT's media distribution (e.g., Gynemed, Nidacon) and serves overlapping fertility clinic customers.
- Hamilton Thorne: US/Canadian designer and manufacturer of clinical lasers (LYKOS, ZILOS-tk) and CASA sperm analysis systems for ART clinics. TEK-EVENT is an authorized distributor of Hamilton Thorne products in Australia/Asia-Pacific, so the companies are partners but also adjacent competitors in the broader ART equipment market.
- Cook Medical: US-based diversified medical device company with a reproductive health division offering ART devices and consumables. Operates in the same IVF/ART end market as TEK-EVENT with broader portfolio scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Frequently asked questions about TEK-EVENT
What does TEK-EVENT do?
TEK-EVENT is a specialist supplier of laboratory equipment, consumables, and services for the human and animal reproductive services industry. The company manufactures Cell-Tek controlled-environment microscope chambers in Sydney, Australia, and distributes an integrated portfolio of IVF/ART products from established manufacturers including Hamilton Thorne (clinical lasers and CASA systems), Nidacon (sperm preparation media and gradients), Planer (temperature control and wireless monitoring), Gynemed (IVF culture media), OkoLab (heated plates), IVFtech (workstations), and ZAND-AIR (air purification systems).
Is TEK-EVENT a public or private company?
TEK-EVENT is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was TEK-EVENT founded?
TEK-EVENT was founded in 2002. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is TEK-EVENT based?
TEK-EVENT is headquartered in Ermont, France, in the Europe region.
How does TEK-EVENT make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Medical/Laboratory Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are IVF Consumables and Media and equipment Service and Maintenance.
Who are TEK-EVENT's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Kitazato Corporation, Rocket Medical, Genea Biomedx, Gynemed and Nidacon International AB. Broad incumbents are CooperSurgical, Vitrolife, FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific, Hamilton Thorne and Cook Medical.
Does TEK-EVENT have an API?
No public API is recorded for TEK-EVENT.