About Us
WATSON Co., Ltd – A Trusted Partner in Advancing Research
WATSON Co., Ltd is a trusted manufacturer dedicated to supporting the progress of science and technology by providing high-quality products to researchers worldwide. At the core of our brand story lies our commitment to quality and reliability. Under strict manufacturing standards, we develop precision pipette tips and other essential products to meet the diverse needs of research and development.
A Partner for Researchers
WATSON Co., Ltd is more than just a manufacturer—we are a dedicated partner to researchers. Through expert support and enhanced information sharing, we build strong relationships with our customers and strive to create a better research environment. To drive scientific progress, we continuously innovate and improve, delivering services that exceed user expectations.
Commitment to Sustainability
We are committed to developing sustainable products. By adopting environmentally friendly manufacturing processes and using eco-conscious materials, we aim to balance scientific advancement with environmental responsibility. Our efficient production systems ensure a positive contribution to a better future.
Global Expansion and Meeting Diverse Needs
WATSON Co., Ltd collaborates with multinational research institutions and companies to develop products that align with the latest research trends. Our extensive product lineup includes pipette tips and filter tips in various sizes and functionalities, centrifuge tubes, and PCR plates. Additionally, we support automation solutions such as liquid handling systems, ensuring that scientists worldwide have access to the best tools for their research.
Looking Ahead
Our mission is to enable researchers to conduct experiments smoothly and drive groundbreaking discoveries. As a company committed to shaping the future of science, WATSON Co., Ltd will continue to grow and evolve.
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Watson BIO LAB SHOP sells Watson Bio Lab brand consumables for life science experiments. Headquartered in Japan, our company, Watson Co., Ltd., has been providing consumables such as pipette tips and microtubes to the life science research field since 1988.
Proven Quality. Proven Track Record.
In Japan, Watson is recognized as a brand on par with top brands from the US and Europe. Our products are used by most of the major universities and research institutes with biological research departments.
We manufacture in a Japanese factory equipped with a class 100,000 clean room and ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 accreditation to maintain quality. We can also issue certificates upon request for products labeled as nuclease-free, pyrogen-free, or radiation-sterilized.
Featured in Newsweek (July 2021)
Watson Bio Lab products are manufactured by our subsidiary, Fukae Kasei Co., Ltd., which was featured by Newsweek for its cutting-edge life science research and advanced technology in an article titled "Channeling monozukuri for the development of cutting-edge life science research equipment."Corporate Profile
| Operating Company | Watson Co., Ltd. |
| Establishment | August 1998 |
| Capital Stock | 20,000,000 JPY |
| Business Activities | Planning, design, and sales of plastic life science labware, plastic consumables, and parts under the Watson Bio Lab brand. |
| Location |
Head Office / East Japan Sales Office |
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West Japan Sales Office |
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| Subsidiaries | Fukae Kasei Co., Ltd. (Watson Bio Lab brand manufacturer) Watson Bio Lab USA（US Subsidiary） |
Our History
| 1988 |
Fukae Kasei Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of plastic injection molded products, begins planning, developing, designing, manufacturing, and selling consumables for life science experiments under the brand name Watson. |
| 1998 | Tokyo Liaison Office is spun off as an independent sales company for the Watson brand, and Tokyo Chemical Research Co., Ltd. is established. |
| 2007 | Changed the company name from Tokyo Chemical Research Co., Ltd. to Watson Co., Ltd. Manufacturer Fukae Kasei Co., Ltd. obtains ISO 9001 certification. |
| 2015 | Manufacturer Fukae Kasei Co., Ltd. obtains ISO 13485 certification. |
| 2023 | Ecommerce store PipetteTips.com opens. |