Die Köttermann Group appoints Joerg Hoffmann as CEO

Experienced industry leader set to drive growth and innovation across expanding markets

13-Jan-2026 - Setting the course for the future, the Köttermann Group, which owns the companies Köttermann, Labflex and Lab Concept and is a member of the BHM Group, has announced the appointment of Joerg Hoffmann as Chief Executive Officer. He will assume the CEO roles for the Köttermann Group as well as for ...

Laboratory innovations and expert knowledge at analytica 2026

Key topics: digitalization, automation, sustainability

16-Oct-2025 - From March 24 to 27, 2026, analytica will once again be the meeting place for the international laboratory world at the Munich exhibition center. The world’s leading trade fair for Laboratory Technology, Analysis and Biotechnology will be offering a complete market overview for laboratories in ...

Köttermann acquires Danish laboratory equipment manufacturer

04-Mar-2024 - The Köttermann Group, a company of the Czech BHM Investment Group, acquires the Danish company Labflex. Founded in Skive, Denmark, the manufacturer of laboratory infrastructure solutions focuses on the industrial, education and life science as well as medical care sectors in Northern Europe. The ...

A Köttermann laboratory is being built in Mecca

09-Feb-2024 - Manufacturing a laboratory for the holy Zamzam water from Mecca in Saudi Arabia: What almost sounds like the title of a fairytale story is becoming reality for Köttermann, based in Hänigsen, Lower Saxony. Commissioned in January 2024, the new laboratory facilities in Mecca are to be completed by ...

ABB Robotics and Mettler-Toledo join forces to accelerate global adoption of flexible lab automation

Companies will redefining the limits of robotics in laboratories to accelerate innovation and address labor shortages

02-Feb-2024 - ABB Robotics and METTLER TOLEDO have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to offer an innovative solution that seamlessly integrates ABB’s robots with LabX™, METTLER TOLEDO’s laboratory instrument management software. The combined solution will enable greater levels of efficient and ...

analytica 2024: On the path to the zero-carbon lab

More sustainability in the laboratory

13-Dec-2023 - From analytics in mini format with reduced solvent requirements to energy-efficient laboratory technology: at analytica, the Green Lab becomes reality. Exhibitors from all over the world will be presenting their innovations and sustainability concepts in Munich from April 9 to 12, 2024. “With ...

Start-up Better Basics Laborbedarf Wins First Place at the "Wiley Analytical Science Award 2024"

SmartRack® wins in the Separation, Laboratory Automation & Equipment Category

22-Nov-2023 - Better Basics Laborbedarf, the developer and provider of the first organizational system for laboratory workspaces, has been awarded the first place in the Separation, Laboratory Automation & Equipment category of the Wiley Analytical Science Award 2024 for its SmartRack®. This coveted prize is ...

Waldner strengthens its presence and service offerings in Australia

03-Mar-2023 - The Waldner group - operating in Australia as Waldner Pty Ltd - is now strengthening its presence and service offerings in Australia by acquiring Laboratory Systems Group Pty Ltd (Lilydale/Melbourne), a pioneer in Australia for lab solutions designed for maximum safety and optimum performance, ...

Lab supplies out of the 3D printer

LAUDA invests in Better Basics start-up

18-Mar-2021 - LAUDA will cooperate with Better Basics Laborbedarf GmbH (BBL). The Dresden-based company, founded in 2019, develops, manufactures and sells smart basic equipment for laboratories that simplifies the organization of laboratory workstations and supports laboratory employees in their daily work ...

analytica China 2020 concludes successfully

More than 1,000 new products point to future trends

24-Nov-2020 - analytica China 2020 came to a successful conclusion on November 18, 2020 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The show brought together 1,009 exhibitors (2018: 950) and 112 represented companies and partners. 23,652 professional visitors attended. With six exhibition halls, eight ...