Laboratory Equipment Company
Biotechnology ResearchCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Laboratory Equipment Company, known as LEC, is a capital lab equipment specialist serving the biotechnology research sector on the West Coast from its Hayward, California headquarters. It provides consultative sales of laboratory equipment, along with product training and after-sales support to help labs operate complex instruments effectively. The company represents a portfolio of brands that includes PHCbi, Spire/Primus/Lynx, Lancer, ESCO, CBS, Abeyance, Erlab, and Rephile. Its customers are research laboratories and related facilities that require reliable, supported equipment for scientific work, with coverage focused on the West Coast. Founded in 1948, the firm has a long-standing presence in the biotechnology research industry and positions itself as a regional provider that combines sales expertise with training and service. In January 2025, the company participated in an event where DOST Region 1 awarded ASFv Nanogold Biosensor Kits, illustrating ongoing engagement with broader scientific initiatives.