Life science labware

Sigma-Aldrich is a leading Life Science and High Technology Company whose biochemical and organic chemical products are used in scientific and genomic research, biotechnology, pharmaceutical development, the diagnosis of disease and as key components in pharmaceutical and high technology manufacturing. As a global leader, Sigma-Aldrich Corporation is strongly committed to making a difference in the quality of life in the communities in which it has a significant presence. Sigma-Aldrich operates in 37 countries and has over 8,000 employees providing excellent service worldwide.

Founded in 1950 by Otto Bürkle in Stuttgart as a commercial agency for pharmaceutical products and plastic lab equipment, Bürkle develops and manufactures manual sampling systems, filling machines for aggressive liquids and plastic lab equipment. Today, Bürkle offers Europe’s most comprehensive product line in manual samplers and filling machines. Its customers are mainly active in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food and environmental protection industries. Products are manufactured exclusively in Germany and since 1994, Bürkle has been certified according to DIN/EN ISO 9001.