SerCon

SerCon Limited is a specialized UK-based company founded in 2001, dedicated to the design, manufacture, and support of Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometers (IRMS) and associated sample preparation systems. Headquartered in Crewe, Cheshire, the company has established itself as a world leader in stable isotope ratio analysis technology, serving the global scientific community with cutting-edge analytical instruments. SerCon's philosophy of 'Collaborate, Create, Innovate' drives their commitment to empowering researchers worldwide through advanced isotopic analysis technologies. The company manufactures sophisticated instruments including the HS2022, described as the most sensitive small radius IRMS in the world, along with continuous flow isotope ratio mass spectrometers, elemental analyzers, chromatography systems, and trace gas analysis equipment. SerCon's instruments serve diverse applications across agriscience, biogeochemistry, breath test studies, ecology, environmental science, forensics, geology, metabolic research, nutrition studies, and quantitative proteomics. The company has grown significantly since its founding, moving to a larger custom-built factory in 2009 and expanding internationally with SerCon Europe opening in 2021. In 2023, SerCon acquired Europa House and completed facility refurbishment by 2024. The company maintains ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certifications, ensuring the highest quality standards in manufacturing and service delivery. SerCon's instruments enable critical research in biogeosciences, palaeontology, breath tests, food forensics, and authentication studies. In 2025, SerCon was acquired by Techcomp Instruments, marking a new phase in the company's growth trajectory while maintaining its focus on innovation in isotope ratio mass spectrometry technology and supporting the global research community.