About Us

STS was established in 2022 to help companies in the UK and Europe by providing a wide range of scientific and glassware products at competitive prices and with short delivery times.  The key individuals in the STS team have worked in the industry for nearly 20 years and have used their combined experience in the industry and extensive network of contacts to design and source the products that companies really need. We currently have warehouses in the UK Germany and the USA, offering a large volume of stock to fufill the increasing demand for our products in a prompt and efficient way. We can offer short lead times and an extensive range, meaning we can fulfil your order quickly without the need for you to shop around.

We represent more than 20 brands already and this network continues to grow.  You can find details of all these brands here:

We work across continents with a UK Distribution centre, a German Distribution Centre, USA Distribution centre and an Indian Manufacturing Site. We pass on the savings we make through mass production, shipping full container loads and effective sourcing of materials to you, our customers.

Brands

We have partnered with the world-renowned Arco to supply a large number of our products at very competitive prices. With an exclusive arrangement with Arco, we can source all of their products directly and act as their UK based supplier, meaning that we can get your products to you extremely quickly and with low shipping costs.

 ARCO is proud to have been a part of the scientific community for the last six decades, supplying products to those teaching the basics of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and graduating right through to those studying in the most technical and demanding learning environments.

ARCO has won the trust of its global customers through its consistent quality and its relentless pursuit of continuous improvement, keeping pace with changing technological and customer needs. More fundamentally, our constant dialogue with real life users, academics and technicians, helps us understand their specific requirements and upgrade or customize all of our instruments and equipment regularly.
ARCO manufactures products in an extensive modern manufacturing facility using the latest manufacturing techniques supported by experienced & seasoned engineers. Arco has adopted ISO 9001:2015 accredited quality management systems, meaning we have extensive measures in place to secure the supply and quality of all of our products and services.
Sciglas is the new educational standard for glassware in Europe. We have sourced the best quality components at the right price to produce an extensive range of beakers, flasks and measuring cylinders at our most competitive prices yet. We hold this range in stock in the UK and can deliver these to you for you to see for yourself that the best doesn’t necessarily need to cost the most. We believe that all facilities should have access to high quality equipment at the right price and our Sciglas range delivers that to you.
We are proud to work with Johnson Test Papers who have been manufacturing easy to use rapid tests since 1938. Johnson Test Papers provide fast and accurate results you can trust. Working with Johnson Test Papers, our broad range of products covers everything from simple pH testing, water analysis, production processes to measurements of special food parameters