Lab Furniture and Enclosures Report

Laboratory furniture and enclosures are essential components of any lab setup and include lab furniture, lab fume hoods, and clean benches & biological safety cabinets. These components play a critical role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of laboratory operations, with key growth drivers such as sample protection, user protection, and the ongoing COVID pandemic fueling market expansion.

One of the main factors driving the growth of the laboratory furniture and enclosures market is the need for sample protection. Lab furniture and enclosures are designed to provide a controlled environment for sensitive samples, preventing contamination and ensuring accurate results. High-quality lab furniture is essential for maintaining the integrity of samples, and as research activities increase, so too does the demand for reliable laboratory furniture.

User protection is another critical aspect of laboratory furniture and enclosures. Lab fume hoods, for example, are designed to minimize exposure to hazardous materials and chemicals by effectively containing and exhausting fumes. This is crucial for the safety of laboratory personnel and ensures compliance with occupational health and safety regulations. As awareness of the importance of user protection increases, so does the demand for advanced lab fume hoods and other safety equipment.

The COVID pandemic has had a positive impact on the laboratory furniture and enclosures market, as labs have been expanding, replacing outdated equipment, and conducting more vaccine research. This increased activity is due in part to the massive amounts of government funding that have been allocated to combat the virus. The pandemic has highlighted the importance of well-equipped laboratories for accurate testing and research, which has in turn boosted the demand for high-quality laboratory furniture and enclosures.

Government funding plays a pivotal role in the growth of the laboratory furniture and enclosures market. As the global scientific community continues to respond to the COVID crisis, governments around the world have allocated significant resources to support research and development initiatives. This funding has facilitated the expansion of existing laboratories, the establishment of new facilities, and the replacement of outdated equipment, all of which have contributed to the growth of the laboratory furniture and enclosures market.

The market estimates contained in the 2023 Laboratory Furniture and Enclosures report have been derived from the following sources:

Primary sources

• TDA’s global market survey of laboratory furniture and enclosures manufacturers
• Interviews with key opinion leaders in the industry, including lab architects/planners, dealers, distributors, and consultants in the US, Europe, and China
• Conversations with company representatives at expos, trade shows, and conventions

Secondary sources

• SEC filings & investor presentations
• Company press releases
• Company websites
• Product catalogues
• Newspapers, journals, magazines, newsletters, and other electronic and physical publications
• Other internet sources, third-party interviews, and company announcements

1. Introduction
2. Overall Lab Furniture and Enclosures Market
3. Lab Furniture and Fixtures Demand
4. Lab Fume Hoods Demand
5. Clean Benches and Biological Safety Cabinets Demand
6. SEFA Member Survey
7. Macroeconomic Trends