Alpha Laboratories Has Been Supplying Quality to Science Since 1975

Alpha Laboratories (Eastleigh, UK) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, marking half a century of commitment to supporting clinicians, scientists, and patients across the globe. Founded in 1975, Alpha Laboratories has become a trusted supplier of laboratory consumables, liquid handling supplies, diagnostic solutions, and lab equipment.

David Giles was a founding member and Chairman, pushing the company forward with tenacity, passion and a drive for scientific innovation. That passion and drive has continued, with Alpha building a reputation for providing high-quality products that support critical research and healthcare applications. Five decades on and the company remains true to its original vision and ethos: to help science improve people’s lives. Alpha’s values are embedded in the pillars of People, Planet, Culture where our team’s expertise, professionalism, and involvement in local communities and environment make them proud to be part of Alpha.

From routine laboratory supplies to advanced clinical diagnostics, Alpha Laboratories’ expertise spans a wide range of scientific fields. Notably, the company has become a leader in Faecal Immunochemical and Calprotectin testing, offering products that help clinicians make timely, accurate diagnoses and improve patient outcomes.

“Celebrating 50 years is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, and to the trust our customers place in us," said Rob Vint, Managing Director of Alpha Laboratories. "As we look to the future, we remain committed to advancing healthcare through innovation, sustainable solutions, and exceptional service. Our journey has been shaped by strong partnerships with healthcare professionals, researchers, and suppliers, and we are proud to have played a role in supporting scientific progress and improving patient care. While much has changed over the past five decades, our core values of integrity, collaboration, and a passion for making a difference have remained constant. We are excited about the opportunities ahead and look forward to continuing to serve the scientific and medical communities for many years to come.”

As Alpha Laboratories celebrates this remarkable milestone, it remains focused on its vision for the future, continuing to invest in innovative technologies, sustainable practices, and global healthcare solutions.

About Alpha Laboratories Ltd

Established in 1975, Alpha Laboratories’ ongoing mission is to continually find new ways to help science improve people’s lives through its evolving specialist diagnostic and laboratory solutions.  Through worldwide connections and relationships with leading manufacturers, established and emerging suppliers, the company sources the best products to help solve the problems faced in laboratories or clinics every day. The company is BS EN ISO 9001:2015,  14001:2015 and ISO 13485 accredited.

The top-quality range of laboratory consumables includes Pastettes®, pipette tips, pipettes, general liquid handling, microtubes, racks, PCR consumables and UN3373 compliant sample transport packaging. The research market is supported with an extensive range of antibodies and reagents for numerous disciplines. The diagnostics portfolio offers specialist assays, controls, reagents and instruments used in blood grouping, clinical chemistry, haematology, haemostasis, immunology and rapid test specialities. Specialist areas include bowel cancer screening plus inflammatory bowel disease testing and monitoring.

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