Cambridge, United Kingdom – May 11, 2026 – BlueScientific announces that it has joined Aptco Group, a European technology group specializing in laboratory instrumentation and scientific solutions. The partnership marks an important milestone in BlueScientific’s growth journey and strengthens its position as part of a broader pan-European platform serving laboratories and R&D organizations.
Over the last 13 years, BlueScientific has built a strong reputation across the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, and the Nordics through its technical expertise, application knowledge, and close partnerships with leading scientific instrumentation suppliers.
By joining Aptco Group, BlueScientific gains access to a broader European footprint, expanded operational capabilities, and additional technical and service resources — creating new opportunities for customers, suppliers, and employees alike.
The combined organization will offer an expanded portfolio from global suppliers, including Thermo Fisher Scientific and Bruker, backed by a team of more than 200 employees.
“From day one, our ambition was to build a pan-European organisation. Over the last 13 years, we are incredibly proud of the team we have built and the strong position BlueScientific has established across our markets. What makes this partnership especially exciting is the strong cultural fit and shared DNA between our organisations — from our entrepreneurial mindset to our commitment to technical expertise and long-term partnerships.
Joining Aptco Group gives the combined organisation immediate access to additional countries, while bringing together a highly experienced commercial and service organisation. We are very excited about the opportunities this creates for our employees, customers, and suppliers.”
Tom Warwick, Founder & Director of BlueScientific
“BlueScientific has built an outstanding reputation in its markets through technical expertise, strong supplier relationships, and a highly customer-focused approach. From our first discussions with Tom Warwick and Stephen Badger, it became clear that our organisations shared the same entrepreneurial mindset and long-term vision.
By joining forces, we are creating a stronger platform for suppliers and customers across Europe, with broader geographic coverage and enhanced support capabilities.”
Quentin Courouble, CEO of Aptco Group
BlueScientific’s founders, Tom Warwick and Stephen Badger, will continue to lead BlueScientific, have joined the Aptco Group’s leadership team and became shareholders at group level — reinforcing the long-term commitment and alignment behind this partnership.
Customers and partners will continue working with the same local teams and contact persons, with additional resources and capabilities added over time.
About BlueScientific
BlueScientific is a trusted distributor of surface and materials science instrumentation across the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, and the Nordics.
The company partners with industry-leading manufacturers to support applications across sectors including batteries, geology and mining, art conservation, pharmaceuticals, and surface science.
About Aptco Group
Aptco Group is a European technology group specialising in the distribution, engineering and manufacturing of lab instruments that support innovation in science and technology while also offering various technical services including installation, maintenance, repair and calibration.
Through its network of companies, Aptco Group combines local expertise with shared capabilities across a wide range of markets.