Celebrating 50 Years of Alpha Laboratories
Alpha Laboratories is excited to be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, marking half a century of commitment to supporting clinicians, scientists, and patients across the globe.
Founded in 1975, Alpha Laboratories has become a trusted supplier of laboratory consumables, liquid handling supplies, diagnostic solutions, and lab equipment.
David Giles was a founding member and Chairman, pushing the company forward with tenacity, passion and a drive for scientific innovation. That passion and drive has continued, with Alpha building a reputation for providing high-quality products that support critical research and healthcare applications.
Five decades on and the company remains true to its original vision and ethos: to help science improve people’s lives. Alpha’s values are embedded in the pillars of People, Planet, Culture where our team’s expertise, professionalism, and involvement in local communities and environment make them proud to be part of Alpha.
From routine laboratory supplies to advanced clinical diagnostics, Alpha Laboratories’ expertise spans a wide range of scientific fields. Notably, the company has become a leader in Faecal Immunochemical and Calprotectin testing, offering products that help clinicians make timely, accurate diagnoses and improve patient outcomes.
“Celebrating 50 years is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, and to the trust our customers place in us. As we look to the future, we remain committed to advancing healthcare through innovation, sustainable solutions, and exceptional service. Our journey has been shaped by strong partnerships with healthcare professionals, researchers, and suppliers, and we are proud to have played a role in supporting scientific progress and improving patient care. While much has changed over the past five decades, our core values of integrity, collaboration, and a passion for making a difference have remained constant. We are excited about the opportunities ahead and look forward to continuing to serve the scientific and medical communities for many years to come.”
Rob Vint, Managing Director of Alpha Laboratories
As part of our celebrations we'd like to offer you the chance to win one of ten £50 Amazon vouchers, or donate the equivalent to a charity of your choice.
All you need to do is share a testimonial about Alpha with us! Simply send us a message about your experience by the end of April 2025 for a chance to win.*
*See our competition terms and conditions UK only.
50 Years of Progress and Milestones
Alpha Staff Testimonials - Past and Present!
"The key to Alpha's success in the laboratory arena has been one of focus. Unlike the broad-based catalogue houses, Alpha has always strived to be experts for the products it markets. The has allowed Alpha to build value for customers by advising on products and applications and thus supplying products to customers which meet or exceed the their expectations. All backed up of course with rapid supply and excellent customer service and support. Product and supply excellence has always been built up through long term investment in relationships with suppliers. Key to this has been regular visits, training and reviews with manufacturers over decades to build expertise and efficient supply chains. A core principle at Alpha has always been on building relationships with both customers and suppliers. A hackneyed expression is 'my word my bond' and Alpha has always cherished this principle. My experience at Alpha was that the agreements David Giles made with a handshake were the strongest of all our agreements as they were built on trust, respect and a shared vision.
Working at Alpha was to be part of a family and like all families at times there were disagreements as well as a shared purpose to build better. At its core was a deep- rooted care and responsibility for its staff and the customers and suppliers they served"
Chris Easton, Sales and Marketing Director LABP (Dec 06 – Dec 19)
"I love the support and comradery of my colleagues. Also, the creative freedom to pass on knowledge and ideas and be listened to."
"Since joining Alpha at the end of 2024, I have been made to feel extra welcome... I am very much looking forward to starting what will hopefully be a long and successful journey with Alpha with opportunities for volunteering and also becoming a mental health first aider. Thank you ALPHA ! And congratulations on 50 years :) "