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This section provides an overview for petri dishes as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 14 petri dish manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked petri dish companies as of July, 2025: 1.Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp., 2.Beijing HiYi Technology Co., Ltd, 3.Corning Incorporated.
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A Petri Dish a type of laboratoryware made of glass.
The name "Petri Dish" comes from the German inventor, Julius Richard Petri. The name Petri dish is also of German origin.
Petri dishes are used to hold test samples or to culture microorganisms or tissues. A petri dish, in particular, has excellent heat resistance and can be reused for sterilization by autoclaving after culturing bacteria and microorganisms.
A petri dish is a set of two cylindrical shallow dishes with slightly different diameters. The lid side is designed to be large and shallow, while the bottom side is small and deep. However, they are not hermetically sealed and are not suitable for culturing anaerobic bacteria and microorganisms.
Petri dishes come in a variety of sizes. The most common are about 10 cm in diameter and 1 or 2 cm in height, but there is also a taller version called a waist-high petri dish on the market.
By preparing a culture medium in a petri dish and incubating it in an appropriate environment after inoculation, it is possible to observe the number of bacteria at the time of inoculation and the degree of growth of the bacteria from the number of colonies in the petri dish.
Petri dishes are highly transparent, making it easy to see what has been placed inside, and thus, cultured tissues and microorganisms can be observed directly under a microscope. The excellent heat resistance of glass petri dishes also makes sterilization possible.
A petri dish with a cover glass affixed to the bottom surface is also available, which enables observation under a microscope at high magnification and fluorescence observation. Since glass petri dishes can break if dropped, care should be taken when carrying them.
There are also heat-resistant petri dishes, which are made of a material that is more resistant to heat than ordinary glass. However, heat-resistant petri dishes are only heat-resistant, and their strength against impact is the same as that of other petri dishes.
Petri dishes with the bottom of the petri dish divided into three parts, which can be used to separate the contents of the petri dish, are also available.
The heat resistance temperature of petri dishes varies depending on the manufacturer and product. Therefore, it is necessary to check the heat resistance temperature before heat treatment or sterilization.
Even though a petri dish is more heat resistant than other materials, it is strictly prohibited to heat it over an open flame using a burner. Rapid heating may damage a petri dish. When a petri dish is heated for experiments, an evaporating dish should be used.
Petri dishes are generally sterilized by dry heat sterilization. Dry heat sterilization is a method of sterilizing microorganisms by heating them in dry air. It is used to sterilize glass and metal instruments that can be subjected to high-temperature treatment without problems or that should not be exposed to steam.
Dry heat sterilization can be done by either direct heating with gas or electricity or maintaining dry and hot conditions by circulating heated air. In the latter method, which maintains a dry, high-temperature state, sterilization is performed using dry heat sterilizers such as electric ovens.
The heating conditions are as follows: 3 to 5 hours at 135 to 145°C, 2 to 4 hours at 160 to 170°C, 1 hour at 170 to 180°C, and 30 minutes at 180 to 200°C.
Dry the petri dish well, make sure there are no water droplets on it, wrap it in aluminum foil, and place it in the dry heat sterilizer. When dry-thermally sterilizing multiple petri dishes, make sure that there is enough room in the chamber of the dry-thermal sterilizer and that the petri dishes are placed evenly. This is to ensure that all petri dishes are evenly heated.
Care must be taken to ensure that the metal parts of the dry heat sterilizer near the heater are not too hot, as they may be hotter than the set temperature. Turn on the sterilizer and measure the heating time after the inside of the chamber reaches the set temperature. When dry heat sterilization is complete, stop heating and wait until the chamber has cooled before removing the petri dish.
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Corning Incorporated, founded in 1851 and headquartered in Corning, New York, is a manufacturer and supplier of specialty glass, ceramics, and optical fiber. Their offerings include optical fiber for long-distance light signal transmission, specialty glass for applications like displays and lighting, ceramics for various uses, such as cookware and medical implants, and advanced materials like 3D printing powders and ceramic matrix composites. Additionally, Corning provides products for the life sciences industry, such as labware, consumables, and analytical instruments.
Spectrum Chemical MFG Corp. was founded in 1971, is headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and has facilities in Gardena, California. Spectrum is a fine chemical manufacturing company with an emphasis on USP, NF, FCC, BP, EP, JP, and ACS grade products, and is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Spectrum primarily serves the analytical, biopharmaceutical, food & beverage, personal care, and pharmaceutical chemicals industries. Spectrum has 4 product segments which are chemicals, equipment, supplies, and safety.
Boekel Scientific is a Philadelphia-based manufacturer and supplier of certified OEM lab equipment and medical device needs, established in 1868. The company products include incubators, centrifuges, autoclaves, blood banking equipment, etc. It also offers services such as manufacturing assembly, metal fabrication, parts inspection, etc. The company also provides custom products and private labels to meet customers’ demands. Industries the company serves are medical and diagnostic labs, blood bank centers, research and academic lab, environmental lab, etc.
USA Scientific, Inc. founded in 1982, is headquartered in Ocala, FL is a manufacturer and distributor of laboratory plastics, equipment, and accessories. The portfolio of the company includes Popette Tips, Tubes, Storage & Supplies, Popette & Calibration, Cell Culture, and many more. The USA Scientific takes all facets of improving global health seriously. From a 100% wind-powered TipOne production facility in Connecticut to reducing paper usage, the company is taking multiple steps to improve our world.
Panasonic Healthcare was founded in 1969 in Tokyo, Japan as a manufacturer of healthcare devices and services and operates under PHC Holding Corporation. With a strong hold on Diabetes Management, Diagnostics, Life Sciences, and Healthcare Solutions, Panasonic Healthcare is here to adress global needs in energy, food, housing, health, and information technology. Panasonic Healthcare has a capital of 47.0 billion yen and employs approximately 9,374 individuals worldwide as of March 2022. The company's shareholders include KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P.), Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Life Science Institute, Inc., Panasonic, and L Catterton.
Beijing HiYi Technology Co., Ltd. , established in 2004 and headquartered in Beijing, China, is a manufacturer of laboratory scientific instruments. The company provides comprehensive solutions for gas and laboratory equipment testing, manufacturing products like laser methane detectors, domestic gas alarms, portable gas detectors, industrial fixed systems, and gas analyzers. It holds several certifications such as ISO9001:2008 and a medical device business license, while its products carry CE, TUV, ATEX, and RoHS certificates.
Hektros, based out of Bozen, Italy, is an innovative laboratory equipment and disposables developer and manufacturer. The company specializes in unique laboratory accessories that simplify in vitro cell culture and general laboratory procedures. Its products include automated tip filling racks, individual-wearer microscope oculars, and microscope stage-compatible cell incubators and are suitable for use in various chemical, biotechnological, and medical-pharmaceutical applications. The company's production partners include Tratter Engineering GmbH, Eurac Bozen, and Bartelt.
Delta lab, established in 1976 and headquartered in Rubí, Spain, is a manufacturer that designs and produces labware, including single-use labware. The company's offers a wide range of products, including polyethylene caps, syringes, wash bottles, analytical funnels, and weighting boats. It also provides microbiology, cell culture, molecular biology, hematology, and biochemistry. Its products are tailored to each patient's prescription and position of wear measurements, ensuring that no two pairs of glasses are the same. The company has achieved ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certification. It serves several industries, including education, laboratory, medical devices, and packaging.
Pagès Group, established in 1984 and headquartered in Foncine-le-Haut, Franche-Comte, France, is an automation systems developer, manufacturer, and supplier for the plastics conversion industry. The company offers solutions that include in-mold labeling, RFID molding, and robotic automation systems, as well as handle fitting, product inspection, and box filling systems. These customized solutions are primarily designed for plastic product manufacturers that serve various industries, including consumer products, food and beverage packaging, and medical device manufacturers. The company's services include operator training, spare part supply, and regular system maintenance.
SARSTEDT AG & Co. KG, founded in Germany, in 1961 is a manufacturer of devices and consumables for medicine and science. The company's product portfolio includes protein analysis reagents, diagnostic equipment, patient monitoring systems, surgical instruments, and rehabilitation aids. Their products are used in industries such as Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology, Chemical and Petrochemical, Environmental Testing and healthcare. The company has a national distribution network and a customer and technical support center.
Greiner Bio-One International GmbH, established in 2001 at Kremsmunster, Austria, is a manufacturer and supplier of cutting-edge plastic laboratory products for commercial and research purposes. The company with groundbreaking technology and proprietary Bioscience formula makes laboratory plastic products intended for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and diagnostic applications. The products include vascular catheters, capillary blood collection tubes, microplates, mass cell culture products, and protein crystallization accessories. These analytics and bioscience products are used in multiple research and biotechnology sectors for educational, medical, and pharmaceutical purposes. These equipment are ideal for preservation, and precise analysis and helps in a faster process.
Carl Roth GmbH + Co. KG, established in 1879 and headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, is a manufacturer, distributor, and supplier of laboratory equipment, life science products, and chemicals. Their extensive product range encompasses analytical instruments, biological safety cabinets, heating mantles, pH meters, centrifuges, thermometers, and various chemicals. Their products support and facilitate laboratory research, analysis, and experimentation across various industries such as pharmaceutical, chemical, and environmental sectors. The company is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and DIN EN ISO 14001:2015.
starlabgroup was established in 1998 and is a manufacturer and supplier of liquid handling technology and laboratory products based in Hamburg, Germany. The company offers various products such as pipette tips, robotic tips, syringe filters, cell strainers, and erlenmeyer culture flasks. The products have been used in various fields such as research institutions, universities, hospitals, and life sciences companies. The company has obtained various certifications such as ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 17025:2017.
Medline Scientific Limited., founded in 1992 and headquartered in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, is a supplier and distributor of scientific equipment and laboratory consumables. The company's product portfolio includes analytical balances, biohazard bags, cryogenic freezers, flammable storage cabinets, and other scientific equipment. These products find applications in various industries, including healthcare, industrial, life sciences, biotechnology, and food and beverage. The company provides services including preventative maintenance, calibration, technical support, and refrigeration storage solutions. The company is certified with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, and it represents brands such as Sonics, Genlab, Priorclave, Hanna Instruments, and others.
Ranking as of July 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp. |
14.6%
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| 2 | Beijing HiYi Technology Co., Ltd |
8.5%
|
| 3 | Boekel Scientific |
8.2%
|
| 4 | Corning Incorporated |
7.9%
|
| 5 | Hektros |
6.4%
|
| 6 | Pagès Group |
6.4%
|
| 7 | starlabgroup |
6.4%
|
| 8 | USA Scientific, Inc. |
6.4%
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| 9 | Deltalab |
6.1%
|
| 10 | PHC Holdings Corporation |
5.8%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the petri dish page as of July 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
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4 | 33.3% |
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Germany
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2 | 16.7% |
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Japan
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1 | 8.3% |
|
China
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1 | 8.3% |
|
Italy
|
1 | 8.3% |
|
Spain
|
1 | 8.3% |
|
France
|
1 | 8.3% |
|
United Kingdom
|
1 | 8.3% |
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