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BioTek (company)

BioTek Instruments was a privately held Vermont–based manufacturer of scientific instruments and associated software used in basic research in the life sciences as well in quality assurance in related industries. The company was founded in 1968 by University of Vermont Medical College physiologist Dr. Norman Alpert and engineer George H. Luhr, who directed the college's instrumentation and model facility. Alpert's son, Briar took over as CEO in 2001.2 It is headquartered in Winooski.1 It employed 216 people in 2023.1 It is part of Agilent Technologies.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1968Founded1

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Photo: BioTek Instruments, Inc., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons3

BioTek Instruments was a privately held Vermont–based manufacturer of scientific instruments and associated software used in basic research in the life sciences as well in quality assurance in related industries. The company was founded in 1968 by University of Vermont Medical College physiologist Dr. Norman Alpert and engineer George H. Luhr, who directed the college's instrumentation and model facility. Alpert's son, Briar took over as CEO in 2001. The company manufactures its products at its headquarters in Winooski, Vermont. The site was expanded in 2009, and again in 2017.2

Corporate structure

BioTek (company) is part of a group headed by Agilent Technologies. 26 entities, 14 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • Agilent Technologies Wilmington, Delaware, United States
    • BioTek (company) Winooski
    • Advanced Analytical Technologies (United States) Subsidiary · Ankeny, United States
    • Agilent Technologies (United Kingdom) Subsidiary · Stockport, United Kingdom
    • Stratagene California Subsidiary
    • Varian, Inc. Subsidiary · Palo Alto
    • Agilent Technologies (Australia) Subsidiary · Australia
    • Agilent Technologies (Germany) Subsidiary · Germany
    • Agilent Technologies (India) Subsidiary · India
    • Agilent Technologies (japan) Subsidiary · Japan
    • Agilent Technologies Canada Holding LLC Subsidiary · Canada
    • Agilent Technologies Germany Holding GmbH Subsidiary · Germany
    • Agilent Technologies Italia S.p.A. Subsidiary · Italy
    • AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES LDA MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. Subsidiary · Bayan Lepas, Malaysia
    • AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES LUXCO LLC Subsidiary · Santa Clara, California, United States
      • 한국애질런트테크놀로지스(주) Subsidiary · 100% · Seoul, South Korea
      • AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES TRADING (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. (安捷伦科技贸易（上海）有限公司) Subsidiary · Shanghai, China
    • Agilent Technologies Netherlands B.V. Subsidiary · Netherlands
    • AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES SALES (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. Subsidiary · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
    • Agilent Technologies Singapore (Global) Pte Ltd. Subsidiary · Singapore
    • AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES SINGAPORE (HOLDINGS) PTE. LTD. Subsidiary · Singapore, Singapore
    • Agilent Technologies Singapore (International) Pte. Ltd. Subsidiary · Singapore
    • Agilent Technologies Singapore Corporation Pte. Ltd. Subsidiary · Singapore
    • Agilent Technologies World Trade, Inc. Subsidiary · Delaware, United States
    • BioVectra Inc. Subsidiary · Canada
    • Dako Denmark ApS Subsidiary · Denmark

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The story

Founded by Norman Alpert in 1968, in Charlotte.1

Leadership

Who has led BioTek (company), and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Products and brands

  • plate reader

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Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

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Employees over time

  • 20232161

Timeline

  1. Jul 11, 2019Acquired Acquired by Agilent Technologies1
  2. 1968Founded Founded in Charlotte1

Sources

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