At Verder Scientific UK, we combine deep-rooted British manufacturing heritage with global technological leadership. Our origins in the UK trace back to 1938 with the founding of Carbolite in Sheffield - a brand that grew to set the global standard for high-temperature laboratory and industrial furnaces.
When the international Verder Group acquired Carbolite in 2012, it marked the official formation of the Verder Scientific division, creating a central hub for laboratory equipment and sample preparation in the UK.
By co-locating world-class brands like RETSCH, Microtrac, QATM, and ELTRA at our Hope Valley headquarters in Derbyshire, Verder Scientific UK evolved into a single, unified team. Today, we provide local expertise, application support, and state-of-the-art testing facilities to support scientific and industrial research across the UK and Ireland.
Parsons Lane Hope
Hope Valley S33 6RB England
United Kingdom
Telefon: +44 (0)845 458 5196
e-mail: info.uk@verder-scientific.com
Founding of Carbolite
Carbolite is established in Sheffield, UK. Over the decades, it expands from producing specialised laboratory furnaces to leading the world in thermal processing equipment.
First Scientific Steps (RETSCH Acquisition)
The Verder Group acquires RETSCH - a global leader in milling, grinding, and sieving - laying the foundation for Verder’s future Scientific Division.
Carbolite Joins Verder & Scientific Division Formed
The Verder Group acquires Carbolite along with elemental analysis specialist ELTRA. This milestone leads to the official creation of the Verder Scientific division.
Integration of RETSCH UK at Hope Valley
The UK team for RETSCH relocates to Carbolite’s facility in Hope Valley, Derbyshire. Purpose-built demonstration laboratories are established so UK customers can run sample tests locally.
Expanding the Portfolio (Carbolite Gero & QATM)
Following acquisitions of GERO (2013), ATM (2015), and Qness (2018), the UK operation expands its capability in vacuum furnaces, metallography, and high-precision hardness testing.
Official Formation of Verder Scientific UK
Verder Scientific UK (VSUK) is formally established as a single unified legal entity and brand structure, streamlining operations, sales, and customer service across the country.
Microtrac & Portfolio Growth
Microtrac joins the VSUK umbrella, bringing advanced particle characterisation technologies (laser diffraction, dynamic image analysis, and surface area analysis) to UK laboratories.
Equipment and Services for All Your Needs
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Milling & Sieving RETSCH
Heat Treatment Carbolite
Elemental Analysis Eltra
Particle Characterization Microtrac
Materialography & Hardness Testing QATM
Pharmaceutical Testing ERWEKA
MEET OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS
Tom Gould
Managing Director
Matt O’Connor
Carbolite Regional Sales Manager (North)
Robert Binns
Carbolite Regional Sales Manager (South)
Martin Fisher
Microtrac & Eltra Business Manager
Jack Armitage
Microtrac & Eltra Business Manager
Simon Rundstrom
Retsch Business Manager
Toby Parsons
Retsch Business Manager
Hannah Anderson
Online Media & Marketing Coordinator
Applications & industries overview
Companies in virtually all types of industries enjoy the excellent quality and innovation of Verder Scientific products. Customers in research institutions, analytical laboratories as well as manufacturing companies in quality control and process applications have trusted Verder Scientific products for many years.
For your convenience we have collected interesting products and reports for particular applications. In these applications, products from multiple of the Verder Scientific companies may be combined for maximum benefit.
