LGC is an international life sciences measurement and testing company that operates in sustainably growing markets. It specializes in providing scientific testing, analytical, and diagnostic laboratory services across various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, agricultural biotechnology, food, environment, government, academic, security, and sports. LGC's offerings include reference materials, genomic analysis tools, and analytical testing products and services, all underpinned by its expertise in regulation, accreditation, and standard setting. The company focuses on delivering high-quality solutions that enhance innovation in nucleic acid therapies and cancer screening, with its products and services often integrated into customers' workflows to ensure ongoing value and performance.
Kova International is a manufacturer specializing in quality control products and plastic assemblies for clinical diagnostic laboratories. The company focuses on urinalysis products tailored for the medical laboratory market, providing a range of sample collection tubes, caps, and slides specifically designed for urine dipstick chemistry, confirmatory and pregnancy tests, as well as microscopic urinalysis. Additionally, Kova International offers urine chemistry test strips and readers to facilitate microscopic sediment analysis, ensuring that laboratories have the necessary tools for accurate and efficient diagnostic testing.
Technopath Clinical Diagnostics specializes in the development and manufacturing of quality control materials and software for clinical laboratories. The company produces independent quality control products tailored for both in vitro and clinical diagnostic applications. Its software platform automates the management of quality control data, streamlining processes to meet laboratory accreditation requirements. By providing these products and services, Technopath aims to support clinical laboratories in achieving accurate and reliable diagnostic results.
MBH Analytical Ltd, based in Barnet, United Kingdom, specializes in the manufacture and supply of certified reference materials for spectroscopic and spectrochemical analysis. Established in 1973, the company has become a significant player in the global market, providing over 1,400 reference materials following its acquisition by LGC Limited in December 2018. MBH Analytical's product offerings include metal alloy reference materials, peristaltic pump tubing, viscometer tubes, and a variety of ferrous and non-ferrous substances, catering to industries such as metallurgical testing, foundries, and automotive sectors. The company’s materials are utilized in laboratories around the world, and it also has the capability to source additional materials through established networks if not produced in-house.
SeraCare Life Sciences, Inc. is a provider of products and services that support the discovery, development, and production of diagnostics and therapeutics for both human and animal health. The company operates in two main segments: Diagnostic and Biopharmaceutical Products, and BioServices. The Diagnostic segment offers controls, panels, and reagents for infectious disease testing and drug development, including cell culture additives and therapeutic grade albumin. The BioServices segment provides biorepository, sample processing, and testing services for research and clinical trials, along with contract research support in areas such as molecular biology and biochemistry. SeraCare's clientele includes laboratories, blood banks, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as well as government and academic institutions, primarily in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Established in 1984 and headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts, SeraCare operates as a subsidiary of LGC Standards Ltd.
Berry & Associates provides premier supplier of specialty oligo reagents. Berry and Associates was founded in 1989 and employs 14 people, all in Dexter, near Ann Arbor, MI. In 2015, Berry and Associates acquired Icon Isotopes, provider of stable isotope research compounds and gases, with a view to extending Berry and Associates’ offerings to include stable isotope labelled nucleosides and phosphoramidites.
Since 1999, BioAutomation has served the biotechnology industry with automation solutions to assist in research and development. Their strength is their ability to design, deliver and service solutions that are tailored to their customers applications. Their oligonucleotide synthesizers provide scientists and researchers in the biotech field specialized tools capable of adapting to changing requirements. These products come in a variety of configurations to serve the needs of their customers.
Lucigen Corporation specializes in providing products and services for DNA and RNA cloning, sequencing, amplification, and protein expression. Founded in 1998 and based in Middleton, Wisconsin, the company offers a wide range of solutions, including long mate pair library kits, DNA sample preparation kits, and various cloning and expression kits. Its product lineup features PCR solutions, competent cells, and a variety of enzymes, such as polymerases. Lucigen also supplies cloning kits and vectors, as well as accessory kits designed to facilitate various laboratory processes. Additionally, the company provides genome closure services and genomic technologies to support life science researchers in their work. Lucigen operates as a subsidiary of LGC Limited since 2018.
Link Technologies Ltd. specializes in the custom and contract manufacturing of specialty products for oligonucleotides. The company provides a wide range of reagents for the synthesis and modification of DNA, RNA, LNA, and PNA, including modified nucleosides, nucleotides, and various phosphoramidites. It also produces solvents, solid supports for DNA and RNA synthesis, and peptide nucleic acids. Additionally, Link Technologies offers services such as reverse synthesis, backbone modification, and bioconjugation, along with analytical methods and product testing. Its clientele includes commercial and academic researchers working in gene sequencing, gene therapy, diagnostics, and molecular biology. Founded in 1989 and based in Bellshill, United Kingdom, Link Technologies operates as a subsidiary of LGC Limited.
Axolabs is a preclinical research organization for oligonucleotide therapeutics. Based on the foundations of the former Roche Center of Excellence for RNA Therapeutics, we leverage our world-leading know-how and 12+ years of experience to provide high-end preclinical solutions and consultancy tailored to your specific needs.
API Food Quality
Acquisition in 2017
API Food Quality, known for its innovative solutions and technical excellence, offered the world’s first accredited proficiency testing program for six non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) adulterants. Among the largest proficiency testing providers globally, it serves over 1,000 food laboratories in 30 countries.
Prime Synthesis, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of DNA synthesis materials tailored for the biomedical research sector. Established in 1988, the company specializes in producing Controlled Pore Glass (CPG) supports and ancillary reagents essential for oligonucleotide synthesis. Its core offerings include reagent kits, CE phosphoramidites, oligo purification products, and molecular traps. Based in Aston, Pennsylvania, Prime Synthesis operates a 20,000 square foot facility that houses administrative offices, production areas, and research laboratories. The organization has established partnerships with local universities, granting access to advanced microscopy and spectroscopy equipment and a network of specialists in biomedical, chemistry, and materials science. In 2016, Prime Synthesis was acquired by LGC, enhancing its capabilities within the genomics field and integrating additional technical expertise into its product offerings.
o2si smart solutions, LLC, based in Charleston, South Carolina, specializes in the manufacture of organic and inorganic reference standards tailored for various industries, including environmental, petroleum, clinical, food, industrial hygiene, and pharmaceuticals. Founded in 1997, the company focuses on providing custom calibration standards with competitive pricing and quick turnaround times. Its product offerings encompass a wide range of organic standards, such as volatile and semi-volatile organic mixes, pesticide and PCB mixes, as well as single component and custom organic solutions. In addition, o2si supplies inorganic standards, including ion chromatography standards, metalorganic standards, and both single and multi-element inorganic solutions. The company's commitment to technical excellence and superior customer service has positioned it as a leader in the environmental standards sector, with a growing presence in innovative laboratory products and specialty reagents. o2si distributes its products globally through a network of distributors.
Douglas Scientific® LLC, located in Alexandria, MN, began as a division of Douglas Machine Inc in 2009, and was incorporated as a wholly owned company in 2010. Douglas Scientific Facility - Alexandria, MN The Company provides patented Array Tape™ automation that enables laboratories around the world to rapidly process billions of genetic samples and chemical compounds. Array Tape™ is a continuous polymer strip embossed with micro wells used in laboratory testing. Douglas Scientific also designs and manufactures a full line of laboratory instrumentation -- Nexar®, Soellex® and Araya® -- to optimize dispensing and scanning in the Array Tape™ wells. Their technology allows scientists to complete screening at unprecedented speed and fractional costs, which enables new discovery in plant genomics, animal health, human diagnostics, and pharmaceutical applications. The Team at Douglas Scientific is dedicated to making the world a better place, and accomplishes this by delivering innovative laboratory automation that supports scientific advancement around the world. As an organization they think globally and act locally. They are positively impacting lives around the world through their innovative laboratory automation and they are creating a strong impact locally by supporting their community. Since its founding, Douglas Scientific has experienced rapid growth (both in terms of product demand and workforce) and currently employs over 100 professionals at its facility in the Alexandria Industrial Park - including experts in engineering, biosciences, automation, motion control, and other fields.
Thistle QA is a proficiency testing service provider located in Bryanston, South Africa. The company offers a comprehensive range of over 35 proficiency testing schemes, catering to various sectors and ensuring participants meet industry standards. By delivering these specialized services, Thistle QA supports organizations in evaluating and enhancing their testing processes, ultimately contributing to improved quality and reliability in their operations.
LGC Biosearch Technologies is a ISO 9001:2008 certified company, located in northern California. Founded in 1993, Biosearch is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of sophisticated oligonucleotide-based tools. Products include fluorophores (CAL Fluor®, Quasar® and Pulsar® dyes) and dark quenchers (Black Hole Quencher® dyes) to be included in custom-synthesized probe formats for real-time, quantitative PCR, Stellaris® RNA FISH, and other genomic-based applications.
HFL Sport Science
Acquisition in 2010
HFL Sport Science is the world’s largest independent provider of drug surveillance, doping control and research activities to human and equine sports. The acquisition of HFL will extend and complement LGC’s current analytical service offerings.
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