What sets Labex apart
Unmatched Range
From precision balances to rotary evaporators — if a South African lab needs it, we distribute it.
Expert Support
On-site installation, calibration, and repair. We don't just sell instruments — we keep them running.
47 Years of Trust
Deep supplier relationships built over four decades. Priority access and product depth that newer distributors simply can't match.
1979
Founded by Willem Proost, working from his home.
1985
First office, in Orange Grove.
1993
Mandy Proost took ownership.
2005
Internationally trained applications, service engineers and sales consultants.
2010
National footprint.
2015
Moved corporate headquarters to Edenvale.
2022
Opened Zambia office.
2024
Opened Malawi office.
2025
SAHPRA Licence obtained.
The Labex story
1979
Founded by Willem Proost, working from his home.
1985
First office, in Orange Grove.
1993
Mandy Proost took ownership.
2005
Internationally trained applications, service engineers and sales consultants.
2010
National footprint.
2015
Moved corporate headquarters to Edenvale.
2022
Opened Zambia office.
2024
Opened Malawi office.
2025
SAHPRA Licence obtained.
04 / Industries
Built for the labs that move South African science.
Ten sectors, 47 years of continuous supply, one phone number.
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Automotive
Materials, fluids, and emissions testing for automotive manufacturing and R&D
Water/Environmental
Monitoring and analysis instruments for water quality and environmental compliance
Pharmaceutical
GMP-compliant equipment for South Africa's pharmaceutical manufacturers
Mining
Robust sample-prep and analytical instruments for mining and metallurgy
Life Sciences
Precision instruments for molecular biology, clinical, and biotech laboratories
Education
Reliable, budget-conscious equipment for schools and teaching laboratories
Research
Precision instruments for university and postgraduate laboratories
Agriculture
Soil, plant, and feed analysis instruments for agricultural laboratories
Food and Beverage
Compliance-ready equipment for breweries, dairy, and processed-food labs
Chemical/Petrochemical
High-precision instrumentation for industrial chemistry and polymer QC
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Every lab.
Every sector.
And many more. If your lab needs it, we stock it.
Explore all industries04 / Industries
Built for the labs that move South African science.
Ten sectors, 47 years of continuous supply, one phone number.
Automotive
Materials, fluids, and emissions testing for automotive manufacturing and R&D
Water/Environmental
Monitoring and analysis instruments for water quality and environmental compliance
Pharmaceutical
GMP-compliant equipment for South Africa's pharmaceutical manufacturers
Mining
Robust sample-prep and analytical instruments for mining and metallurgy
Life Sciences
Precision instruments for molecular biology, clinical, and biotech laboratories
Education
Reliable, budget-conscious equipment for schools and teaching laboratories
Research
Precision instruments for university and postgraduate laboratories
Agriculture
Soil, plant, and feed analysis instruments for agricultural laboratories
Food and Beverage
Compliance-ready equipment for breweries, dairy, and processed-food labs
Chemical/Petrochemical
High-precision instrumentation for industrial chemistry and polymer QC
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Equipment for every application
From precision balances to rotary evaporators — we distribute a comprehensive range of laboratory instruments across South Africa.
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