Specialist laboratory equipment, easier to find.

Explore scientific equipment, glassware and laboratory services — with practical support from people who understand the science.

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Glassware, from everyday to bespoke.

Beakers, test tubes and specialist apparatus—with custom scientific glassblowing when standard is not enough.

Established in 1962More than six decades serving laboratories

20,000+ productsAcross chemistry and life science

Scientists by trainingPractical equipment and application advice

Made in BritainIn-house bespoke scientific glassblowing

Start with your discipline.

Browse the catalogue using the same product areas GPE customers already recognise, now with clearer context about where each route leads.

Not sure where to start?

You do not need to know GPE’s catalogue structure. Start with whatever you already know and the next useful route stays visible.

More than an equipment catalogue.

GPE also helps laboratories plan, build, service and adapt the environments around their science.

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Laboratory Builds

Application-led design, integrated equipment, delivery, commissioning and ongoing support for new and evolving laboratories.

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Made-to-measure scientific glassware

Custom apparatus is hand-blown in Britain in GPE’s own workshop.

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Explore trusted partner brands.

Browse recognised laboratory manufacturers without waiting for a carousel to reveal them.

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Knowledge from the laboratory.

Partnership news, product guidance and application-led technical reading.

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Tell us what your lab needs.

You do not need a catalogue code. Start with the product, application or outcome, and the right technical conversation can begin.

  1. 1
    Start with the outcomeDescribe what the equipment needs to help you do.
  2. 2
    Route it intelligentlyYour requirement reaches the most relevant product or service area.
  3. 3
    Continue with a specialistPractical application support takes the conversation forward.
Start with what you know.

A part number is useful, but the application or desired outcome is enough.