Introduction to Hettich and Hettich Asia Pacific
History and global scale of the Hettich Group
The Hettich Group (Andreas Hettich GmbH & Co. KG) was founded in 1904 in Germany. Headquartered in Tuttlingen, Germany, the company currently employs more than 500 staff worldwide. After more than a century of development, Hettich has grown into one of the world’s leading centrifuge manufacturers. The company has established a global presence through subsidiaries across Europe, the United States, and Asia (with its regional headquarters in Singapore), supported by an extensive distribution network serving laboratories and healthcare facilities worldwide.
Main product portfolio
Hettich specializes in providing a broad range of high-quality laboratory equipment, including:
Centrifuges
Centrifuges are Hettich’s core product line, ranging from compact benchtop models to large-capacity floor-standing systems. Notably, Hettich is recognized as a pioneer in developing automated robotic centrifuges integrated into laboratory robotic systems. These solutions enable continuous 24/7 operation while maintaining high precision and safety standards in automated laboratory workflows.
Laboratory Incubators
Hettich’s HettCube incubator series is designed for a wide variety of applications, including microbiology, cell culture, and biotechnology. The incubators feature user-friendly operation and high stability, helping maintain accurate temperature and humidity conditions to ensure optimal sample preservation.
Automation and Sample Processing Equipment
In addition to automated centrifuges, Hettich also provides sample processing solutions and supporting laboratory equipment such as shakers and pipettes for biological and medical laboratories. These systems help improve workflow efficiency and ensure accurate sample handling during analytical procedures.
Cold Storage Equipment and Blood Bank Solutions
Hettich also manufactures specialized laboratory refrigerators and freezers, including blood bank refrigerators and freezers for biological sample storage. The company provides comprehensive blood bank solutions such as blood component separation systems, safe blood storage, and transportation equipment. These products are designed to meet international standards and support applications in biomedicine and transfusion medicine.
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Position and role of Hettich Asia Pacific
Hettich Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. was established in 2006 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Andreas Hettich (Germany), with its sales office and service center located in Singapore. The regional office is responsible for coordinating business operations, marketing, application training, and technical support across 14 countries in the region, including Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Hettich Asia Pacific serves as the regional hub, working closely with the headquarters in Germany to deploy products and manage the distribution and after-sales service network throughout the Asia-Pacific region. This ensures timely and professional support for customers across the region.
Awards, certifications, and brand reputation
With its long-standing history and strong commitment to quality, Hettich has established a solid reputation in the laboratory equipment industry. The quality and safety of Hettich products are demonstrated through compliance with international standards such as CE marking and IEC 61010, as well as certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 13485 (medical device quality management), and ISO 14001 (environmental management).
In particular, Hettich Asia Pacific in Singapore has also achieved ISO 13485 certification and GDPMDS certification for Good Distribution Practice for Medical Devices, reflecting a rigorous quality management system for regional distribution and service operations.
The Hettich brand is highly regarded by the professional community for its reliability and innovation. For many years, Hettich has remained among the leading companies in its global niche market. In 2022, the company was recognized by the Handelsblatt Media Group in the “500 World Market Leaders (Hidden Champions)” list. This recognition reflects Hettich’s international reputation in laboratory equipment, biomedical, and biotechnology applications, where the company continues to deliver durable products, optimized designs, and reliable performance for customers worldwide.
Biogroup Vietnam is an official distribution partner of Hettich in Vietnam. We provide a wide range of centrifuge solutions for blood banking, blood testing, molecular biology testing, and clinical chemistry laboratories.
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