Consultancy
We are not only a supplier and installer of laboratory furniture and fume cupboards, but also provides specialist consultancy services to global brands in laboratory science and engineering, as well as independent research facilities of all sizes, and of course Educational institutions such as Universities and High Schools.
We can work as your sole consultant on laboratory layout, design, specification, fit-out and costings, or we can work alongside other consultants on large and multidisciplinary laboratory new-builds and refurbishments.
By consulting with SB Labs, we can recommend workstations, fume cupboards and overhead service delivery systems that meet your specific needs, as well as designing complete state-of-the-art research laboratory suites with efficient use of space.
We can recommend cost savings where appropriate and, where necessary, we can design, develop and produce laboratory furniture at our Manchester facility to cater for specific client requirements.
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Our extensive expertise allows us to transform uninspiring, outdated learning and lab engineering spaces into smart, modern, and highly functional environments.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.
Experience and expertise
SB Labs has been manufacturing and installing laboratory furniture and fume cupboards for more than 40 years. We welcome visits to our Manchester showroom and can arrange visits to third-party sites where we have acted as consultants in the past.
Our in-house engineers frequently work with our clients’ project team to optimise installation and ensure effective operation of fume cupboards in the future, minimising cross-drafts and advising on the correct operational procedures for best performance.
We have an extensive list of professional memberships, certifications and accreditations, which you can see listed on our website. These verify our commitments to quality, health and safety, education and the environment.
Among these accreditations we have proudly achieved is The Queen’s Award for Enterprise. We have received this prestigious award for our exceptional overseas sales and achieving increased year-on-year growth. The Queen’s Award for Enterprise is the UK’s highest accolade for business success with winners selected by the Prime Minister’s office and approved by Her Majesty the Queen.
UK’s first SEFA member
In 2017, SB Labs was accepted as a member of SEFA, the Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association. We were the first laboratory furniture and fume cupboard supply and installation specialist in the UK to gain this prestigious accreditation.
This also allows us to work directly as design consultants on major R&D laboratory installations where SEFA membership is a prerequisite.
If you would like to know more about our membership of this very exclusive association, please visit the SEFA Labs website or contact SB Labs directly and we will be happy to answer any questions you might have.
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.
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.
Get in touch
Discover your bespoke design needs
For more details about any of our products or services please do not hesitate to contact us.
