Industry
SB Labs provides industrial laboratory furniture and fume cupboard systems suited for industrial and commercial research environments. Their products are designed for functionality, durability and safety needs of industries such as pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, food and beverage, materials and advanced manufacturing.
Industrial laboratories form the backbone of product innovation and industrial advancement. This sector is focused on the creation, testing and refinement of commercial products and industrial raw materials, encompassing a wide range of activities for quality control and analytical testing.
These spaces often include pilot plants. These are scaled-down production environments used for small-batch testing and process validation. The goal is to bridge the gap between concept and commercialisation, transforming scientific discovery into viable, high-performance everyday products.
SB Labs has extensive experience in delivering bespoke laboratories for the industrial sector, partnering with major global organisations including Dyson, Reckitt Benckiser (producers of Cillit Bang, Oust, Durex, Strepsils), BP and Baker Hughes (petrochemical and energy industries), AkzoNobel (paints and coatings), Nestlé and Cadbury.
SB Labs are experts in designing and installing laboratories that support complex processes. Whether it’s for handling chemicals, developing formulations or testing advanced materials. We have installed industrial labs in the prestigious Sir Henry Royce and Graphene Engineering Institutes. With the latter, helping graphene be used in commercial applications such as running shoes and tennis rackets to electronics and aerospace components.
Types of industrial laboratories we cater for:
- Quality Control (QC) laboratories: To ensure they meet specific quality standards that are safe for consumer use.
- Biosafety laboratories: These require strict safety protocols. Designed with controlled access, containment measures and safety features based on biosafety levels (BSL 1-4).
- Cleanrooms: Used for highly sensitive industrial processes such as microchip manufacturing, pharmaceuticals or advanced materials production.
- Production laboratories: To ensure consistent output quality and mitigate deviations that could affect product quality or yield.
- Test laboratories: To conduct trials simulating various use conditions to predict product behaviour and lifespan.
Product systems for industry labs
- C frame system: A robust, steel-framed modular benching system designed for flexibility and heavy use. It supports under-bench cabinets or suspended units, allowing easy cleaning.
- Column system: A cantilever bench system providing maximum legroom and allowing free movement of storage units. It supports heavy loads needed in testing and chemical labs while maintaining ease of access for maintenance and equipment adjustments.
- Pedestal system: A cost-effective fixed framework that offers increased under-bench storage while maintaining stability. Commonly used in quality control or pilot-scale production environments where permanence and durability are essential.
- Mobilaire system: A mobile laboratory furniture solution featuring benches and storage units on wheels for maximum adaptability. It suits industrial environments where layout changes or retooling are frequent.
- Modulaire system: Highly flexible modular benching that can be reconfigured based on project or team requirements. It accommodates integrated electrical, plumbing, and data services for research spaces requiring fluid adaptation between experimental setups.
- Utilaire system: An integrated system with built-in service supply, tailored for analytical and technical workstations that demand power, gas, and data access in compact configurations.
- Fume cupboards: SB Labs manufactures its own range of high-performance fume cupboards.
All SB Labs furniture can be specified with worktops suitable for demanding industrial conditions. These include Trespa TopLab Plus, Cast Epoxy Resin and 316 Stainless Steel. All of these materials offer chemical resistance, durability, and easy maintenance for long-term use in chemically intensive environment.
Why
choose
us?
Tailored solutions, seamless delivery
Whether you need a single workstation or a complete state-of-the-art laboratory fit-out, SB Labs offers seamless project management and high-quality installations both locally and internationally. Partner with us for innovative, dependable, and design-led laboratory solutions tailored to your unique needs.
Decades of expertise
At SB Labs, we bring over 50 years of specialist experience in the design, manufacture, and installation of bespoke educational and commercial laboratory furniture and fume cupboards. Proudly based in the UK, we manufacture all our bespoke laboratory furniture domestically and install internationally.
Transforming spaces
Our extensive expertise allows us to transform uninspiring, outdated learning and lab engineering spaces into smart, modern, and highly functional environments. We offer a comprehensive service from consultancy and design through to manufacture and installation. Our tailored solutions that maximise productivity and minimise maintenance.
Award-winning excellence
As recognition of our outstanding business success, we have been honoured with the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade. This accolade reflects our sustained growth, international experience, and exceptional overseas sales.
Globally recognised standards
We are members of key professional bodies including SEFA (Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association), which positions us among the leading laboratory equipment suppliers and design consultants worldwide. Our commitment to quality, safety, and environmental responsibility is confirmed by numerous accreditations and certifications.
Discover our showrooms
The SB Labs manufacturing plant, showrooms and offices are always open for viewing and a member of staff would be happy to provide a guided tour at any time.
Made in the UK
At SB Labs, our commitment to excellence is deeply rooted in our British heritage. Our production embodies the values of British manufacturing: reliability, innovation and craftsmanship. Delivering the most engaging and stimulating spaces to learn and research to meet the exact needs of modern laboratories.
Case
studies
SB Labs laboratory furniture has been implemented globally in prestigious institutions such as Siemens HQ, British and international schools across Europe, Asia, and the Americas and leading universities and research parks.
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