Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc. (BIO) is a renowned global leader in the life sciences research and clinical diagnostics market. Established in California, USA in 1952, by David and Alice Schwartz, the company has made a significant impact on advancing scientific discovery and improving healthcare.
The company develops, manufactures, and markets a broad range of innovative products and solutions for the life science research and clinical diagnostic markets. It specializes in various fields like protein purification, gene expression, food safety, protein function, cell biology, drug discovery and manufacture, and science education. The company's products are used worldwide by hospitals, universities, research institutions, reference laboratories, and biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.
Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc. boasts of a robust portfolio of over 10,000 products and generates annual revenues worth billions. The company operates in two industry segments, Life Science and Clinical Diagnostics, both of which help scientists and clinicians answer complex biological questions and deliver precise diagnoses to improve patient care.
In the Life Science segment, Bio-Rad provides a comprehensive range of products and solutions for genome editing, digital PCR, flow cytometry, gene expression, cell biology, and protein research. Their products are critical to scientific research into complex diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and viral infections.
The Clinical Diagnostics segment designs, manufactures, sells, and supports test kits, quality controls, instruments, and software which clinical laboratories use to diagnose diseases. The tests provide information to doctors, specialists, and hospitals so they can make better decisions on patient care.
Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc. has always been a company of firsts. It was the first to introduce gel electrophoresis equipment and reagents, monoclonal antibodies, and a host of other products and technologies that have shaped the current state of scientific research and healthcare diagnostics.
With operations in more than 35 countries and serving customers in over 150 countries, Bio-Rad has a strong global presence. Despite being a multinational company, Bio-Rad has remained true to its family business roots, being still controlled by the Schwartz family with a focus on quality, customer service, and innovation.
The company remains committed to its mission to "provide useful, high-quality products and services that advance scientific discovery and improve healthcare". With more than 70 years of experience and technological advancements, Bio-Rad Laboratories continues to be a stalwart in its field, supporting global efforts to improve diagnostics and the fight against diseases.