Whitehead Scientific

Whitehead Scientific, trading as WhiteSci, is a Southern African supplier of laboratory products, instrumentation and consumables for the life sciences. From its base in South Africa it describes itself as a leading provider of quality laboratory products and solutions that connects world-class international brands with laboratories throughout Southern Africa and neighbouring countries. Its catalogue spans cell culture and cell biology, molecular biology, clinical and diagnostics, laboratory equipment and instruments, laboratory plasticware and consumables, oligos, microbiology, pre-analytical sample preparation, proteins and immunology, sample collection and storage, and specialty applications. Rather than manufacturing under its own name, WhiteSci operates as a distributor and channel partner. Its brand portfolio includes Axygen, Bento Lab, Biochrom, Bionano, Bio-Techne, Capricorn Scientific, Certest Biotec, Covaris, DNA Genotek, GenDx, HTL, Hycult Biotech, Integrated DNA Technologies, Lonza, Micronic, NEST Biotechnology, Nicoya, Nova Biomedical, Ohaus, Quantabio, Sage Science, SeraCare KPL, SeraCare Seraseq, SPT Labtech, TANbead, Tecan, Thermo Scientific, Tiangen, Varsome and Yourgene Health. Featured product lines on its website include Axygen Maxymum Recovery pipette tips, Tiangen purification solutions for DNA, RNA and automation, bioprocessing and clinical osmometers, anaerobic jar systems, liquid handling verification systems, dairy testing solutions, fetal bovine serum for cell culture manufactured in Germany, Ohaus centrifuges, vortex mixers, shakers, homogenizers and dry block heaters, and the Bento Lab portable DNA laboratory. The company positions itself as a partner in scientific excellence, saying it has served the region for over 37 years and for nearly four decades has been at the forefront of scientific innovation in Southern Africa. Its stated mission is to empower scientific discovery by delivering exceptional products, expert support and a commitment to excellence. It emphasises a scientifically qualified team that offers more than products, providing expertise and support at every step. Whitehead Scientific highlights formal quality and transformation credentials: it states that it is a Level 3 B-BBEE contributor, holds an ISO 9001:2015 quality management certificate and maintains ISO 13485:2016 medical devices quality management systems. These certifications support its work with research, diagnostics and pharmaceutical customers. The company serves disciplines including next generation sequencing, molecular biology, cell biology, diagnostics, laboratory automation, clinical and translational research, and laboratory equipment and plasticware. Its online store presents popular categories and best sellers, with product codes and stock availability, indicating an active e-commerce channel alongside its distribution business.

Whitehead Scientific, commonly known as WhiteSci, has built its business as a Southern African distributor of laboratory products and life-science solutions. According to its own account, it has been active in the region for over 37 years and for nearly four decades has been at the forefront of scientific innovation in Southern Africa. The company describes its role as connecting world-class international brands with laboratories throughout Southern Africa and neighbouring countries, rather than manufacturing products under its own name. Over time WhiteSci has assembled a broad portfolio of agency and distribution agreements with international suppliers. Its published brand list includes Axygen, Bento Lab, Biochrom, Bionano, Bio-Techne, Capricorn Scientific, Certest Biotec, Covaris, DNA Genotek, GenDx, HTL, Hycult Biotech, Integrated DNA Technologies, Lonza, Micronic, NEST Biotechnology, Nicoya, Nova Biomedical, Ohaus, Quantabio, Sage Science, SeraCare KPL, SeraCare Seraseq, SPT Labtech, TANbead, Tecan, Thermo Scientific, Tiangen, Varsome and Yourgene Health. This range covers consumables, reagents, instrumentation and automation for research, diagnostics and pharmaceutical laboratories. The company has developed an online presence that includes an e-commerce store with product codes, stock indicators and best-seller listings, alongside category pages for cell culture and cell biology, clinical and diagnostics, laboratory equipment and instruments, laboratory plasticware and consumables, microbiology, molecular biology, oligos, pre-analytical sample preparation, proteins and immunology, sample collection and storage, and specialty applications. Featured campaigns on its homepage have highlighted Axygen Maxymum Recovery pipette tips, Tiangen purification solutions, bioprocessing and clinical osmometers, anaerobic jar systems, liquid handling verification systems, dairy testing solutions, fetal bovine serum for cell culture manufactured in Germany, Ohaus equipment and the Bento Lab portable DNA laboratory. WhiteSci states that it holds formal quality and transformation credentials: a Level 3 B-BBEE contributor status, an ISO 9001:2015 quality management certificate and ISO 13485:2016 medical devices quality management systems. These are presented as validation of its commitment to consistent, reliable service and to the highest standards for medical solutions. The company also emphasises that its scientifically qualified team provides expertise and support at every step, positioning itself as more than a product supplier. Its stated mission is to empower scientific discovery by delivering exceptional products, expert support and an unwavering commitment to excellence. It serves disciplines including next generation sequencing, molecular biology, cell biology, diagnostics, laboratory automation, clinical and translational research, and laboratory equipment and plasticware. The company remains active in the Southern African market, supplying research, diagnostic and pharmaceutical customers.

• Whitehead Scientific states it has served Southern Africa for over 37 years.

• Company publishes a portfolio of leading global brands including Axygen, Lonza, Tecan, Thermo Scientific and Tiangen.

• WhiteSci operates an online store with product codes, stock indicators and best-seller listings.

• Company holds Level 3 B-BBEE contributor status, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certifications.

A Southern African distributor and channel partner connecting world-class international life-science brands with laboratories, backed by expert support and quality certifications.

• Axygen Maxymum Recovery pipette tips

  Pipette tips and filter tips featured as in-stock best sellers.

• Tiangen purification solutions

  DNA, RNA and automation purification solutions.

• Fetal bovine serum for cell culture

  High quality fetal bovine serum manufactured in Germany.

• Ohaus laboratory equipment

  Centrifuges, vortex mixers, shakers, homogenizers and dry block heaters.

• Bento Lab portable DNA laboratory

  PCR machine, microcentrifuge, gel electrophoresis and transilluminator in one package.

• Osmometers and liquid handling verification systems

  Bioprocessing and clinical osmometers, anaerobic jar systems and dairy testing solutions.

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