Bio-Techne (NASDAQ:TECH)oration (NASDAQ:TECH) is a global life sciences company that develops, manufactures and sells high-quality reagents, instruments and services for the research, diagnostic and bioprocessing markets. Its core product offerings include recombinant proteins, antibodies, immunoassays, nucleic acid probes and kits, single-cell analysis solutions and automated protein analysis systems. Flagship brands such as R&D Systems, Novus Biologicals, ProteinSimple and Advanced Cell Diagnostics provide researchers and clinicians with reliable tools for cell biology, immunology, proteomics and genomics applications.
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Bio-Techne serves customers across North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region through a combination of direct sales, distributors and strategic partnerships. The company’s products support a wide range of end users, including academic and government research institutions, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as well as clinical diagnostic laboratories. Its global footprint encompasses manufacturing sites, research and development centers, and customer support offices designed to facilitate timely delivery and technical assistance.
Originally founded in 1981 as Techne Corporation, the company grew through both organic innovation and strategic acquisitions. Notable milestones include the acquisitions of R&D Systems in 2006, ProteinSimple in 2014 and Advanced Cell Diagnostics in 2016. In 2014, the company adopted the Bio-Techne name to reflect its expanded portfolio of life science tools and diagnostics solutions. These acquisitions have broadened the company’s capabilities in areas such as in situ hybridization, automated capillary-based Western blotting and bioprocess monitoring.
Bio-Techne is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Charles Kummeth, who has been with the company since 2002 and appointed CEO in 2013. Under his leadership, the company has continued to invest in R&D, expand its product pipeline and extend its geographic reach. A seasoned management team oversees operations, strategic planning and integration of new technologies to drive long-term growth and deliver innovative solutions that accelerate scientific discovery and improve patient outcomes.
