Labexchange wins the German Sustainability Award 2026 in the category of capital goods wholesale

The 18th German Sustainability Award 2026 in the category of ‘capital goods wholesale’ is Europe's most important award for ecological, social and economic commitment. This year, it is being presented in collaboration with the DIHK, PwC and the WWF, among others.

This award stands for over 36 years of sustainability, innovation and conviction.

When Dr Wolfgang Kuster founded Labexchange 36 years ago, sustainability was not yet a trend, but a genuine conviction. Even then, he recognised the enormous potential of conserving resources instead of wasting them. After all, many functional laboratory devices were simply disposed of – a huge untapped potential.

Labexchange took a different approach from the very beginning: we focus on the circular economy. Our equipment is tested, reconditioned and returned to the market with a guarantee. In this way, we have been contributing to resource conservation and sustainability in the laboratory and analytics industry for decades.

This is precisely why we are so proud to receive the German Sustainability Award. It shows that perseverance, conviction and consistency pay off – and that our commitment to sustainability is now also visible on the big stage.

A big thank you goes to our team, who live our vision every day with passion and commitment. We would also like to thank our partners and customers, who believed in and supported our idea of the circular economy from the very beginning.

We are already looking forward to the award ceremony in December – a special moment in our company's history and another step towards a more sustainable future.

For Labexchange, sustainable business practices, the economical use of resources and protection of the environment have been a matter of course from the very beginning. This is particularly evident in the added value we create through the reuse of used equipment, which allows us to make a positive contribution to the circular economy.

With our slogan ‘All your lab equipment’, our customers receive the whole world and our passion for laboratory equipment and analysis systems. Our high standards of excellent service, competent advice and first-class product quality position us as leading experts in this field," say Dr Wolfgang Kuster and Maximilian Kuster, managing directors at Labexchange.

Labexchange – Die Laborgerätebörse GmbH is the world's leading supplier of used laboratory equipment and analysis systems. For over 36 years, Labexchange has stood for high technical reliability and comprehensive service. Users in analytical laboratories, the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, universities and chemical-analytical institutes rely on the flawless and tested equipment technology from a wide range of products. Their customer focus and technical expertise are outstanding.