Parsippany, NJ - April 2026 - OHAUS Corporation, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of weighing products, laboratory equipment and instruments, is pleased to announce the strategic acquisition of the globally recognized Genie laboratory equipment portfolio from Scientific Industries, a renowned US-based company.
The expanded offering reinforces the OHAUS commitment to delivering complete, sample handling solutions for modern laboratories.
This acquisition brings the iconic Genie brand of vortex mixers, bead homogenizers, cell disruptors, rotators and rockers as well as rotating incubators into the OHAUS family.
The new portfolio includes:
- Vortex Genie: Trusted high-end vortex mixers with proven performance and versatility.
- Bead Genie: Compact, durable bead homogenizers compatible with various tube sizes and bead types.
- Cell Disruptor Genie: Efficient cell disruption leveraging patented dual-motion technology, offering a superior balance of quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Multi-Mode Rotator Genie: Versatile rotators and rockers with magnetic platforms and multi-motion options, designed to fit incubators.
- Multi-Function Incubator Genie: Multi-function incubators with temperature control combined with shaking, rocking, and stirring.
With a legacy spanning five decades, the Vortex-Genie products have been a staple in life sciences laboratories worldwide, often synonymous with vortex mixers themselves. This addition significantly enhances OHAUS already broad range of laboratory equipment, positioning OHAUS to become a global leader.
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With the Genie product lines now part of the OHAUS portfolio, customers benefit from:
- Workflow expansion – one strategic supplier covering every step from sample preparation, through processing to measurement, ensuring seamless operation across your laboratory.
- Proven product reliability - Genie instruments are known for durability, long service life, and delivering consistent performance.
- Application versatility – suitable for life sciences (pharma, biotech, academia), diagnostics, and food & beverage labs.
- Global availability - OHAUS offers streamlined ordering, technical support and spare parts support through an international distribution network.
“Genie products have earned decades of trust in research and pharmaceutical environments,” said Jean-Yves Chever, OHAUS Corporation President.
“This acquisition exemplifies OHAUS’s dedication to innovation and expanding its product offerings to better meet our customers’ needs worldwide.”
The acquisition of Genie significantly strengthens OHAUS strategic positioning by integrating a proven product line and enhancing cross-selling opportunities across the existing OHAUS equipment portfolio, including:
- Laboratory Balances
- General Purpose and IVD Centrifuges
- Open Air and Incubating/Cooling Shakers
- Hotplates and Stirrers
- Dry Block Heaters
- Water Analysis Instruments
Welcoming Genie’s established distributor network expands OHAUS’s market footprint. This enhanced portfolio now covers more steps of sample preparation and measurement, delivering a complete, integrated laboratory offering.
For more information about the portfolio, visit: ohaus.com
About OHAUS Corporation
Headquartered in Parsippany, NJ, OHAUS Corporation manufactures an extensive line of weighing products, laboratory equipment and analytical instruments that meet the weighing and measurement needs of virtually every industry. The company is a global leader in the laboratory, industrial, and education channels as well as a host of specialty markets, including food preparation, pharmacy, and jewelry industries. AN ISO 9001:2015 manufacturer, OHAUS products are precise, reliable and affordable, and are backed by industry-leading customer support.