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We are an established independent laboratory supplies company holding extensive stocks in Scotland for over 100 years ,shaped to meet your needs.

The company stocks of over 14,000 products at our distribution depot at Rennie Place, East Kilbride, Glasgow and backed with VWR Internationals exceptional support with daily deliveries from their state of the art warehouse in Lutterworth, near Birmingham, we know we can offer the finest choice of Laboratory Equipment. The market demands a quick response to orders received and we at McQuilkin & Co make every effort to ensure we satisfy you the customer. We are an independent Scottish family business that has enjoyed the support of laboratories for close to 100 years. McQuilkin Laboratory SuppliesOriginating in Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow, where we supplied the West of Scotland’s heavy industry, we have changed with the times and our customer base is now life science, health care, pharmaceutical production and food analysis.

09/04/2026

Vendor-managed inventory (VMI) is an inventory management practice in which a supplier is responsible for optimising the inventory held on site.

To find out more, download the factsheet here...
https://www.mcquilkin.co.uk/stock-management/

18/03/2026

Today aims to promote the use of recycled materials and offers an opportunity to focus on recycling and its benefits.

At McQuilkin, we try our best to recycle where possible and encourage our customers to do the same.

Some ways in which we can help you recycle in your laboratory are:

Recycling of empty plastic and glass chemicals bottles.
Switching over to glassware to prevent the accumulation of single-
use plastics.
Offering products which have been made from recycled plastics i.e.
laboratory coats.

Get in touch with your Account Manager to discuss more ways in which we
can help you recycle in your lab!

https://www.mcquilkin.co.uk/contact/

11/03/2026

McQuilkin is now proudly working with Lec Medical, UK market leaders in medical refrigeration, providing a range of purpose-built products to use in areas such as pharmacy, in laboratories and in hospitals.

Read more and download the brochure here:
https://www.mcquilkin.co.uk/lec-medical/

Reach out to your Account Manager to learn more about the options we have available now.

05/03/2026

British Science Week 2026 is a 10‑day celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.

This year’s theme is “Curiosity: what’s your question?” This allows us to focus on celebrating science, innovation and encouraging participation in STEM fields.

Here at McQuilkin, we can help turn your curiosity into something real. Whether you’re exploring new ideas in the lab, developing innovative processes, or simply looking for reliable equipment and consumables, our team is here to support you every step of the way.

Get in touch with your local Account Manager today, and together we can let curiosity spark new ideas!

https://www.mcquilkin.co.uk/contact/

18/02/2026

Not only can we offer a wide range of pipettes for your needs, but we can also offer pipette service and calibration.

We bring this to you in partnership with European Instruments.

Experienced in all aspects of pipette maintenance for all makes and models, we believe there is no better service to ensure your pipette's accuracy and precision.

This service is provided onsite at your premises or back to base at EI’s calibration laboratories in Oxford.

For further details, contact your Account Manager who will be happy to help with your enquiry further.

Read more and
download the brochure here
https://www.mcquilkin.co.uk/pipette-service-calibration/

11/02/2026

McQuilkin & Company Limited is proud to partner with Greiner Bio-One, a leading manufacturer that has been developing high-quality plastic products for medical technology and laboratory applications for more than 60 years. Its products are used in clinical diagnostics, life science research, drug discovery, and the sterilisation of medical devices.

For high-quality and cost-effective laboratory consumables.

Learn more here
https://www.mcquilkin.co.uk/greiner/

Contact us today to learn more about exclusive pricing and availability.

14/01/2026

McQuilkin & Co. Ltd is proud to partner with Pioneer Research Chemicals, a leading UK manufacturer of premium reagents, stains, fixatives, and buffers for histopathology and clinical diagnostics.

To celebrate our new partnership, we’re offering a special introductory promotion — contact us today to learn more about exclusive pricing and availability.

Learn more
https://www.mcquilkin.co.uk/pioneer-research-chemicals/

Get in touch with your dedicated account manager for more details.

26/11/2025

NOT ALL GLASSWARE IS THE SAME!!

Manufactured from highly chemically resistant borosilicate glass, PYREX glassware boasts outstanding thermal properties, making it safe for use over a wide temperature range. PYREX® is precision-manufactured to a consistently high quality, ensuring a long service life and reducing the frequency of placing your glassware.

Have a look here for further information and
download the brochure:
https://www.mcquilkin.co.uk/dwk-pyrex-laboratory-glassware/

Reach out to your Account Manager for further information about the full PYREX® laboratory glassware range we have available to you.

22/10/2025

Meet the new Explore & Expert Lines from our Partners .

Particularly gentle on materials: Laboratory glasswashers facilitate the reprocessing of laboratory glassware and utensils for use in analytical experiments.

Please contact your Account Manager for a tailored solution to meet your laboratory needs.

Download the brochure here
https://mcquilkin.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mcquilkin-Miele-Promo-Oct.25.pdf

08/10/2025

McQuilkin & Co are delighted to be attending The Winter Sunshine Ball at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow, on Saturday 1st November.

We're looking forward to a great night with good company, all in support of a meaningful cause.

McQuilkin & Co are delighted to be attending The Winter Sunshine Ball at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow, on Saturday, 1st November.

22/09/2025

Recycle Week 2025 is here!

Now in its 22nd year, Recycle Week is Recycle Now’s flagship annual
event. A celebration of recycling across the nation and a push for recycling
as a whole.

At McQuilkin, we try our best to recycle where possible and encourage our
customers and suppliers to do the same.

Some ways in which we can help you recycle in your laboratory are:

1. Recycling of empty plastic and glass chemicals bottles.

2. Switching over to glassware to prevent the accumulation of single-use
plastics needing to be recycled.

3. Offering products which have been made from recycled plastics, e.g.
laboratory coats.

Get in touch with your Account Manager to discuss more ways in which we
can help you recycle in your lab!

16/09/2025

NOT ALL GLASSWARE IS THE SAME!!

Manufactured from highly chemically-resistant borosilicate glass, PYREX® glassware has outstanding thermal properties, making it safe to use over a wide temperature range.

PYREX® is precision manufactured to a consistently high quality, ensuring a long service life and reducing the frequency of placing your glassware.

Have a look here for further information:
https://mcquilkin.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MCQ-DWK-Glassware.pdf

Reach out to your Account Manager for further information about the full PYREX® laboratory glassware range we have available to you.

Address

8 Rennie Place
Glasgow
G745HD

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Website

http://www.mcquilkin.co.uk/

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Our Story

We are part of the McQuilkin Group, an independent Scottish family business that has enjoyed the support of laboratories for over 100 years.

Originating in Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow, where we supplied the West of Scotland’s heavy industry, we have changed with the times and our customer base is now life science, health care, pharmaceutical production and food analysis.

Our new website opens opportunities to view the world’s finest manufacturers of Laboratory Instrumentation, Consumables and Chemicals.

With stocks of over 14,000 products at our distribution depot at Rennie place, East Kilbride we have a wide variety of the finest Laboratory equipment on offer. We are backed up with daily deliveries from the exceptional support of our main supplier VWR International.