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Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) the leading supplier of equipment, chemicals and consumables for laboratory use in the UK – are excited to announce the acquisition of C&M Scientific, a Scotland-based distributor of laboratory equipment and service provider specialising in installation, validation, calibration, repair and ongoing maintenance for scientific equipment...
Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) acquires Sparks Lab Supplies (Sparks) in the Republic of Ireland
Dec 2, 2022
Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) the leading supplier of equipment, chemicals and consumables for laboratory use in the UK – are excited to announce the acquisition of Sparks Lab Supplies, expanding its product and service offering in the Republic of Ireland. Established in 1996, Sparks are a laboratory consumables, reagents and equipment supplier based in Dublin and they are renowned for the personalised service they provide...
Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) are excited to announce plans to move to a new, state-of-the-art National Distribution Centre based on the Fairham Business Park development in Clifton, Nottingham. The new multi-million-pound facility, is three times bigger than the current SLS site and will ensure the company’s plans for continued growth can be achieved for many years to come. Once the building is complete, SLS will invest a further £3.5m for an extensive “fit out” process...
Looking for a one-stop shop for all your laboratory chemical needs? Look no further than Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS). SLS are the UK's largest independent supplier of laboratory chemicals, and they offer an extensive range of products from the world's most respected manufacturers. This means you can avoid the hassle of dealing with multiple suppliers and deliveries by simply ordering everything you need from SLS in one go...
InnovaPrep Concentrating Pipette Select Automated Bio-Concentrator used for the International Space Station! The Concentrating Pipette Select uses dead-end filtration with single-use Concentrating Pipette tips to capture microorganisms from fluid samples. A patented process called Wet Foam Elution is then used to recover the microorganisms into sample volumes that closely match the input volumes of modern molecular methods such as qPCR in minutes...
Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) – the leading supplier of equipment, chemicals and consumables for laboratory use in the UK – has announced the acquisition of two businesses, Gem Scientific and Northern Balance, to expand its product and service offerings. Both companies will continue to operate as independent entities and retain all employees, whilst harnessing SLS’s business support and infrastructure to benefit all parties, stakeholders and customers. ...
Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS), the UK’s largest independent supplier of scientific products, is pleased to announce it has acquired a controlling interest in Aurora Scientific, one of the leading water utility suppliers. Aurora Scientific was founded in 1988, specialising in sampling equipment for the UK water industry and has grown to become a leading supplier, supplying over 70% of regional water utility companies, as well as large laboratories that conduct microbiological and chemical analysis for all water types....
The Scientific Laboratory Show & Conference 2022 is a biennial event at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham, which is now firmly established as a premier fixture in the scientific industry calendar, combining real scientific value with unrivalled opportunities to network in a professional but relaxed environment. Throughout the show, delegates will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in scientific content through the Conference Programme, Professional Development Zone and extensive networking opportunities...
Analab announced that it is rebranding its name, logo and visual identity from March 2022 to that of its parent company Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS). The new brand identity comes after the acquisition of Analab by SLS in 2016. SLS are the UK & Ireland’s leading independent supplier of laboratory products and are partnered with some of the world's most recognisable brands in science, bringing the best laboratory equipment, consumables, and chemicals to their customers...
The Scientific Laboratory Show and Conference is back! The event will take place on 18th of May 2022 hosted and organised by Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) – the UK's largest independent supplier of chemicals, laboratory equipment and consumables. Working in partnership with the Science Council, the show is FREE to attend at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham with doors opening at 9.00am and closing at 5.00pm...
Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) launch multiple award-winning products at Lab Innovations.
Nov 19, 2021
Lab Innovations 2021 was a great opportunity for the scientific community to hear about innovative new product launches available from SLS. As the scientific world continues to evolve and seek more innovative and sustainable laboratory solutions, SLS showcased a range of excellent new products available now. Jellagen®, the winner of the Most Impactful Sustainable Product Development 2021 from the Lab Awards...
Scientific Laboratory supplies (SLS), the UKs largest independent supplier of scientific products are pleased to now provide rapid and automated sample preparation technology from InnovaPrep®. The Concentrating Pipette (CP Select™) is a disruptive technology providing laboratories with a faster, easier, and more effective means of sample collection and concentration for their microbiological and virological samples...
Scientific Laboratory Supplies announce new line of SLS Lab Pro gas and liquid nitrogen (LN2) generators
Sep 20, 2021
The new line of products, available exclusively in the UK and Ireland from SLS gives laboratories control over their gas and LN2 supplies and promotes sustainability by eliminating the need for cross-country transportation of gas cannisters and Dewar flasks. On-site generation of gas and LN2 has gained popularity in recent years, as more companies have decided to free themselves from having to rely on external suppliers....
SLS Lab Pro generators put laboratories in control of their gas and liquid nitrogen supplies
Jul 15, 2021
Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) – the leading supplier of equipment, chemicals and consumables for laboratory use in the UK – has launched a new line of SLS Lab Pro gas and liquid nitrogen (LN2) generators, available exclusively in the UK and Ireland. This technology gives laboratories control over their gas and LN2 supplies, and promotes sustainability by eliminating the need for cross-country transportation of gas canisters and Dewar flasks....
Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) has recently been accredited as a Living Wage Employer. The Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at SLS receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.50 in the UK, or £10.85 in London. Both rates are significantly higher than the government minimum for over 25s, which currently stands at £8.72 per hour...
Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) launch NEW disruptive evaporation technology range from Ecodyst
Jun 15, 2021
Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS), the UKs largest independent supplier of scientific products launch a new pioneering range of smart, self-cooling technologies designed to disrupt the traditional rotary evaporator market, with the Hydrogen and the Ecochyll X1 from Ecodyst. Ecodyst was founded in 2014 by George Adjabeng and Kwabena Williams. Both had a desire to provide chemistry labs with the best solutions possible to maximize productivity at a lower cost, while also creating a safer workplace environment....
Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS), are pleased to announce a further consolidation of their Merck relationship after being appointed as an official distributor for the Merck – Supelco® Range of Analytical Products. Comprising of over 500,000 products, the comprehensive range from SLS provides a solution to most applications...
SLS announce appointment as an official distributor for the Merck – Supelco ® Range of Analytical Products.
Feb 16, 2021
Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS), the UK’s largest independent supplier of scientific products are pleased to announce further consolidation of their relationship with Merck through their appointment as an official distributor for the Merck – Supelco® Range of Analytical Products. Comprising of over 500,000 products, the comprehensive range from SLS provides a solution for most applications....
Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) and leading international life sciences company Eppendorf have been chosen to provide ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers for the country’s supply of COVID-19 vaccines. SLS – the UK's largest independent supplier of chemicals, laboratory equipment and consumables – was awarded a contract by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to equip two central storage sites and 54 regional hubs with the vital laboratory equipment required for safe and secure storage of the newly developed vaccine....
Scientific Laboratory Supplies are delighted to announce the new SLS Product and Chemicals Catalogues are both OUT NOW! Packed full of equipment, consumables and chemicals for any busy laboratory, regardless of application, there is plenty of choice from your favourite brands – all in one place. You will find over 15,000 products – 20% of which are new for this edition in the new product catalogue....
Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) are pleased to announce the launch of their new Sustainable Laboratory Solutions brochure, web subsite and their pledge to the ‘One Tree Planted’ charity. After months of research into what their customers are really looking for, from a supplier, regarding sustainability within the laboratory environment SLS have brought together some really useful information to help laboratory...
This new edition builds on the great changes that were made for the last edition. Packed full of equipment and consumables for any busy laboratory, regardless of application, there is plenty of choice from your favourite brands – all in one place. In this edition SLS have identified products which have a sustainable feature and highlighted these products with a ‘green leaf’ icon – making it easier for users to select products....
Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) are delighted to announce the arrival of the new edition of Back to Basics – the promotional brochure designed to give exceptional value for money on many commodity laboratory products. An annual brochure - this edition has surpassed previous versions in the sheer number and quality of offers. In fact, over £45,000 worth of savings which are guaranteed to give even the smallest of budgets a boost....
Scientifc Laboratory Supplies (SLS) Launches a comprehensive range of products aimed at companies welcoming employees back after the lockdown has been eased. As the government releases more guidelines on how employers and their employees should prepare for the return to work, SLS appreciates there will be increased apprehension about the health and well-being of staff due to the COVID-19 pandemic....
Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) have pulled together a selection of products which can be used in the fight against COVID-19, whether through patient care, diagnostic testing or scientific research. They understand how important the continuation of your critical work is and they are doing everything they can to maintain the supply of laboratory products to you....
New Edition of Focus Brochure Featuring the Best of the Best Available from Scientific Laboratory Supplies
Mar 19, 2020
Scientific Laboratory supplies (SLS) is delighted to launch their new edition of Focus, packed full of special exclusive offers and new products, this edition is their best yet. This edition is an amalgamation of some of the most popular offers that were ran in previous editions over the last 5 years. With over 50 pages of offers to choose from there are products for all applications spanning life science to analytical chemistry and everything inbetween....
Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) and the Science Council have announced the cancellation of the Scientific Laboratory Show and Conference which was due to take place on May 20th 2020 at the East Midlands Conference Centre Nottingham. The UK’s biggest laboratory show and conference was expected to attract well over 1400 visitors plus over 70 exhibitors, Science Council member bodies and SLS personnel. After careful consultation and considering the development of the virus in the UK and Europe it was decided to cancel the event.....
Scientific Laboratory Supplies Recognised as Excellent Supplier by Newcastle University 2019
Jan 6, 2020
Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) has been named best supplier in the ‘Best Cost Saving Initiative’ category at the prestigious ‘Excellent Supplier and Contractor Event 2019’ held by Newcastle University. Only seven awards are made in a variety of categories and no other laboratory suppliers were nominated in any of these. Neil Addison, Head of Procurement at Newcastle University, when introducing the event stated “The awards are designed to recognise and acknowledge ‘excellence’ where suppliers have gone above and beyond”....
New Edition of Focus Special Offers and New products Brochure Available from Scientific Laboratory Supplies
Sep 24, 2019
Scientific Laboratory supplies (SLS) is delighted to launch their new edition of Focus, packed full of special exclusive offers and new products this edition is their best yet. With over 50 pages of products to choose from there are products for all applications spanning life science to analytical chemistry and everything inbetween. Grant holders will find the promotions especially useful in making their budget go further and anyone needing to use up money before year end will find Focus invaluable in using that money wisely....
Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) are delighted to announce the arrival of the new edition of Back to Basics – the promotional brochure designed to give exceptional value for money on many commodity laboratory products. An annual brochure - this edition has surpassed previous versions in the sheer number and quality of offers....
Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited Announce the Acquisition of Wolf Laboratories Limited
May 23, 2019
Nottingham-based Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited and Wolf Laboratories Limited, based near York, are both leading distributors of laboratory products in the UK. SLS announce today the acquisition of Wolf labs which will enable the newly enlarged group to provide better choice and an even wider range of products to the scientific community. SLS are a full-service distributor of laboratory products....
2019 marks the 40th anniversary of the first-ever Hydranal bottle produced. To commemorate the special occasion, Honeywell, together with its partners including Scientific Laboratory supplies, is hosting a seminar tour in celebration of Karl Fischer titration that will span 40 cities across the world. During these exceptional events, they will be showcasing the evolution of the technique, the latest innovations....
New Edition of Focus Special Offers and New products Brochure Available from Scientific Laboratory Supplies
Feb 13, 2019
Scientific Laboratory supplies (SLS) is delighted to launch their new edition of Focus, packed full of special exclusive offers and new products this edition is their best yet. With over 50 pages of products to choose from there are products for all applications spanning life science to analytical chemistry and everything in between. Highlights include 25% off Eppendorf 5427R centrifuges, 40% off Gilson Pipetman P pipettes, 20% off Liebherr freezers plus many more including great discounts on the SLS own branded products....
Scientific Laboratory Supplies Sign Exclusive Deal for Bioline Molecular Biology Reagents
Feb 7, 2019
SLS are pleased to announce an exclusive deal for the supply of Bioline products, including PCR, qPCR reagents, nucleic acid purification kits & NGS kits. As the UK’s largest independent laboratory supplier SLS always strive to offer their customers a comprehensive range of quality products from market leading brands. The Bioline range complements the SLS Life Science product portfolio, meaning they are able to offer a complete solution for customer’s molecular biology needs....
Exclusive Offers and Exciting New Products Available from Scientific Laboratory Supplies
Nov 23, 2018
The ‘Focus’ brochure is now firmly established as THE promotions brochure for laboratories – it goes from strength to strength. This edition is bigger and better than ever with great savings on a huge range of equipment, consumables and reagents. Highlights are 40% o0ff A&D balances, 40% off Gilson and Finnpipettes and up to 25% off a range of Eppendorf equipment and consumables....
SLS has been identified as one of London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Europe. The report is a celebration of high-growth and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses across Europe. To be included in the list, companies needed to show consistent revenue growth over a minimum of three years, significantly outperforming their country peers. More detail on the methodology can be found in the report online....
The new SLS Catalogue is out now! This new edition builds on the great changes that were made for the last edition. One of the new features is the ‘At a Glance’ information which highlights 3 of the key attributes of the product. SLS first began trading in 1991 and has grown to become the UK’s largest independent supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals and consumables...
On Wednesday 23rd May 2018, over 1200 scientists, technicians, speakers and exhibitors descended on the East Midlands Conference Centre at the University of Nottingham for the fifth Scientific Laboratory Show and Conference. Organised by Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS), the day brought together delegates from across the community, offering opportunities to meet like-minded people, learn new things and discover the very best scientific technology and equipment for the laboratory....
Corning is a long-standing partner of SLS, and has been attending the Scientific Laboratory Show and Conference since its inception. We spoke to Corning’s Joana Faustino-Kemp to find out why the company attends and what it has in store for visitors to this year’s show....
It might surprise you that a film maker would be speaking to an audience of scientists and technicians at a laboratory show. "Where is the overlap between these two disciplines?” you might ask. As it turns out, a lot more than you might think....
It would have been difficult to anticipate the growth of the Scientific Laboratory Show and Conference when it began in 2010. From an initial attendance of around 400, we are now anticipating over 1,000 visitors at our fifth show, and are delighted with the popularity of the conference. We pride ourselves on running the entire show without outsourcing the management to an events company, and this has enabled us to maintain our SLS-ness as the show grows, continuing to place customers at the heart of what we do....
Organised by Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS), the day brings together scientists, speakers and exhibitors from across the community, offering an opportunity to meet like-minded people, learn new things and discover the very best scientific technology and equipment for the laboratory....
Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd very excited to announce that Dallas Campbell, from Bang Goes The Theory and Tim Peake's Return to Earth Live, has now been confirmed as a speaker for the Scientific Laboratory Show & Conference 2018. For Dallas, science isn’t a subject. It’s an adventure. He has a lifelong passion for understanding how the world works and for exploring our relationship with science, technology and engineering – past, present and future.....
Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) will be staging the next Scientific Laboratory Show and Conference on May 23rd 2018 at the award winning East Midlands Conference Centre, The University of Nottingham.
Ideal for university laboratories especially teaching labs that are looking to restock on small bench-top equipment and consumables for the new term. Users will find products from SLSs’ own great value SLS Lab Basics and SLS SELECT ranges....
SLS already have a comprehensive range of microbiology equipment, consumables and media which has been further strengthened by the addition of E & O to their portfolio, with exclusivity into the universities sector.
With effect from the 1st of May 2017, DSUK will become wholly owned by the SLS Group and their activities will be merged into SLS. DSUK will be closed to new business from this date. This change will allow us to better serve both our DSUK and SLS customers as we move forward with a broader combined product portfolio and UK based inventory....
Scientific Laboratory Supplies Awarded Primary UK Distribution of Seward’s Insterprep Sterile Media
Jul 16, 2016
Seward Ltd, manufacturers of the renowned Stomacher® blender and creators of the Insterprep® range of instantly soluble sterile media, has teamed up with Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) as their primary distribution partner for Insterprep in the UK. Insterprep is a new range of pre-weighed, sterile, granulated media available in Stomacher® bags or sachets. Designed to speed up and simplify sample preparation for...
Both companies are pleased to announce today that they have joined forces to better serve their customers across Europe. The combined operation will create the largest independent European distributor of laboratory supplies with circa €180m of combined revenue.....
This is as part of an ambitious expansion plan to service the growing life sciences, state-funded research, food and beverage, and medical technology sectors across Ireland. From July 2016, Analab becomes part of the SLS UK Group, taking UK Group turnover to £42 million, and will be referred to as Analab, an SLS Company. The agreement has already created new job opportunities, with further posts likely to be announced...
Organised by Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) and The Science Council, “Working Together to Advance UK Science” attracted over 1,000 delegates interested in science innovation, professional career development, STEM work in schools and the latest laboratory technology. Writer and broadcaster Vivienne Parry OBE hosted the line-up of keynote speakers who demonstrated how science is being applied to the world of Olympic coaching and...
Scientific Laboratory Supplies Marks Move to BioCity Scotland with Scottish Laboratory Show
Oct 8, 2015
To mark this stage in the company’s development, SLS will host a Scottish Laboratory Show, organised in association with the Science Council, at BioCity Scotland on Thursday 29 October 2015. The move to the Newhouse bioscience business incubator signifies SLS’s commitment to investing in science in Scotland and will consolidate its existing relationship with the wider BioCity Group. BioCity Scotland provides biotech, pharmaceutical and...
To support this highly specialised work, Nottingham-based Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd (SLS) has recently launched a new range of pathology and mortuary products for use by forensic and histopathologists as well as by mortuary professionals. SLS is the UK’s largest independent British-owned supplier of scientific equipment, chemicals and consumables, and in building the catalogue staff looked into how and why post-mortem examinations...
The catalogue has been produced in partnership with the UK’s leading specialist cleanroom supplier Micronclean and brings together market-leading products at competitive prices to serve the needs of cleanroom facilities managers. Lee Jenkins, Supply Development Manager for SLS says “The driving forces for technological changes in cleanroom operation centre on saving time, lowering costs and reducing contamination risks. This is why...
The new SLS Catalogue offers a comprehensive selection of over 20,000 essential laboratory products, 3,100 of which are completely new. With over 1,200 pages, this catalogue is the scientist’s choice for all their laboratory requirements.
Writer and broadcaster Vivienne Parry OBE will introduce and facilitate The Scientific Laboratory Show & Conference to be held in Nottingham on 14 May this year. Hosted by Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) and organised by the Royal Society of Chemistry, the biennial event is expected to draw over 1,000 UK and overseas delegates interested in laboratory technology, logistics, safety, project management and commercialisation....
MediCity Director to speak on Technology to Market at international laboratory show in May
Feb 5, 2014
Offering a nationwide service with fully trained and authorised service engineers covering many laboratory equipment products, SLS’ aim is to provide a flexible service through a variety of packages that meets the needs of customers...
Whenever innovations designed around customer needs are mentioned, only one name, Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd, consistently tops the list. An unrivalled record of tailored solutions to specific market demands continues to set us aside from our everyday competition.A recent initiative introduced the new role of "Key Account Manager", taking the personal service offered by the customer's office-based Sales Co-ordinator onto the road...
Finnpipette Digital offers 10 single channel and 7 multichannel models, with the following key features and benefits:
The event presented by Scientific Laboratory Supplies, Sigma Aldrich and The Royal Society of Chemistry, continues to provide a showcase for industry leaders in manufacturing, media and e-commerce to discuss products and trends with delegates representing all levels of our business from bench top to procurement executive...
Launched at the Scientific Laboratory Show on the 16th May, the new Scientific Laboratory Supplies catalogue coincides with the celebration of their 21st Birthday. Whilst the company has come of age, the catalogue has grown too! With a new look, new features and new, market leading suppliers, the 20,000 items listed cover the vast majority of products that scientists and researchers need on a day to day basis...
The Telegraph Business Club, a website that produces articles, reports and case studies to support entrepreneurs, owner-managers and dynamic professionals, identified Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) as a company that would be of interest to others as part of their case study programme. TRACC films, on behalf of the Telegraph, approached SLS with a view to producing a 6 minute video that considered SLS as a business, how it differentiated itself from its competitors, focussed on the needs of customers and delivered consistent growth in a challenging market...
Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) are pleased to announce a new business venture with Swiss manufacturer Büchi. Enjoying an enviable position in a number of markets including rotary evaporation and food analysis, Büchi have chosen to partner with SLS as a new UK distributor...
Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS), the only UK-owned independent supplier of laboratory supplies and chemicals that operates on a national basis, has just recently launched a programme to flag British manufactured products with its suppliers with a view to identifying them in the next catalogue and on its website...
Gilson has launched a lifetime warranty for Pipetman® pipettes in the UK, which guarantees its products will continue providing precise pipetting solutions for many years, even for the entire career of the user. This comes after several reports of Gilson Pipetman® pipettes still in service after 40 plus years...
As the UK's largest independent laboratory supplier, SLS are very pleased to announce that customers can now buy Whirl-Pak® bags and Moldex safety products from us. Manufactured by Nasco who have a world renowned reputation for quality, Whirl-Pak bags are made from linear low density and low density virgin polyethylene which ensures a very clear film with high strength. Ideal for sample applications, Whirl-Pak® bags feature patented puncture proof tabs for ease of closure and are post manufacture sterilised for absolute product confidence - lot numbers on cartons provide traceability to official sterility documentation...
Now available through SLS and a new addition to the PIPETMAN® range is PIPETMAN® G which offers the lowest pipetting forces in the market. Unlike the other manual pipettors in the PIPETMAN® range which utilise a dry-seal piston, Pipetman G incorporates a completely redesigned and lubricated piston system. This has resulted in pipetting forces being reduced by upto 50% vs PIPETMAN® Neo whilst maintaining Gilson's reputation for robustness...
Exclusively available through SLS, the INTEGRA VIAFLO 96 introduces a totally new concept in 96 channel pipetting which is affordable and simple to use. Providing a full range of pipetting modes including repeat dispense, sample dilute, serial dilution and the ability to programme with customized step-based programmes, it renders 96 and 384 well parallel pipetting as easy as manual single channel pipetting...
Nottingham based Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) has teamed up with leading pipette calibration and repair specialists, Kinesis Ltd. The new partnership means SLS customers now benefit from a comprehensive service that covers the whole pipettor lifecycle from supply to servicing...
Gilson has today launched a new stamp of approval for its official sales and support centres within the UK by introducing the ‘Gilson Seal of Assurance' scheme. The Gilson Seal of Assurance confirms customers will receive the true Gilson experience, support and commitment that they expect from the leading manual liquid handling manufacturers. All products are guaranteed to be genuine, sourced directly from Gilson and fully supported by the manufacturer's warranty and technical expertise...
Since September 2010, Nottingham based SLS (Scientific Laboratory Supplies) has been accredited with the internationally recognised Environmental Standard ISO 14001:2004. SLS is a leading supplier of laboratory products to industry, universities, research organisations and hospitals. Since the beginning of 2008 SLS has been working to achieve ISO accreditation through demonstrating their commitment to reducing their environmental impact.
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