ILDA - Independent Laboratory Distributors Association

05/06/2026

Welcome new associate member, Planet-Safe® from Diversified Biotech, located in Dedham, Massachusetts.

Planet-Safe® is the sustainability-focused division of Diversified Biotech, created to address rising concerns around laboratory waste and the continued reliance on petroleum-based labware. They provide high-performance, sustainable laboratory consumables designed to reduce the environmental impact of life science research, without compromising scientific outcomes.

Patented Planet-Safe® cell culture dishes and microplates are made from 100% plant-based materials and support cell growth without additional surface treatments or coatings. The result is a practical, scalable alternative to traditional single-use petroleum-based cultureware. Planet-Safe® delivers next-generation, eco-friendly consumables to laboratories worldwide.

Planet-Safe® Benefits:
-100% plant-based and petroleum-free
-Supports Scope 3 emissions reduction initiatives
-ACT EcoLabel-certified products available
-Direct replacement for traditional single-use plastic labware
-Compatible with waste-to-energy incineration
-Engineered for consistent laboratory performance

Planet-Safe® was developed by Diversified Biotech, a trusted laboratory supplier with more than 40 years of industry experience and established relationships with distributors, research institutions, healthcare organizations, and life science companies worldwide.

With expertise in sustainability, distributor support, specialty labels, and laboratory consumables, Planet-Safe®, backed by Diversified Biotech, provides the service, flexibility, and market knowledge needed to help partners grow while advancing sustainability goals.

To learn more visit www.planetsafe.com

Excited to have you join ILDA! 🎉

04/28/2026

A huge thank‑you to our hosts TrippNT for an outstanding facility tour today.

Our members had the opportunity to see operations up close, learn from the team, and gain valuable insight into the processes and innovation driving their work. The visit was incredibly well organized from start to finish.

We’re especially grateful for the warm hospitality — from the guided walkthrough to the breakfast and lunch provided for our group. It was a meaningful way to continue the conversations and connections built throughout the Spring Meeting.

Huge thank you to Sebastian McLeod, Carrie Raney, Devon Moyer, and the team at TrippNT.

Your team did a phenomenal job showcasing your facility and welcoming the ILDA community.

04/28/2026

What a fantastic way to close out the day!

Our ILDA community gathered at J. Rieger & Co. for an evening of connection, great conversations, and a chance to unwind after a full day of learning and collaboration.

Events like this remind us how special it is to bring our members together — not just to learn, but to build relationships that strengthen our industry.

A big thank‑you to everyone who joined us tonight for such a memorable experience.

Grateful for this community and excited for what’s ahead.

04/27/2026

A powerful afternoon of learning and collaboration at the ILDA Spring Meeting.

Our General Session and breakout discussions brought together so many valuable perspectives — from industry trends to operational challenges to the future of laboratory distribution.

A huge thank‑you to our speakers and panelists for sharing their expertise and leading such thoughtful conversations:

General Session:
Robert Alberino — Inspiring Culture and Connection in Leadership

Breakout Sessions:
Ellen Riley Wong — Freight
Lisa M. Nash — Competition
Jim Duffey and Diane Lechner — Tariffs

Your insights helped set the tone for meaningful dialogue across the ILDA community, and we’re grateful for the time and preparation each of you brought to today’s sessions.

Excited to carry this momentum into the rest of8 the meeting.

04/27/2026

The Vendor Expo did not disappoint.
So much energy, so many great conversations, and an incredible turnout from our ILDA community. It’s moments like these — connecting face‑to‑face, learning from each other, and celebrating the work we do — that make this meeting special.

Can’t wait for the rest of today’s sessions and tonight’s outing.

04/27/2026

It’s been a great Vendor Expo today at the ILDA Spring Meeting.
Appreciate Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp. For showing up strong and engaging with our community through sponsorship and beyond — their presence adds so much to the conversations and connections happening throughout the event.
Grateful for all our exhibitors who help make this such a productive and meaningful part of the week.

04/27/2026

It’s been a strong Vendor Expo today at the ILDA Spring Meeting.
Great to see I.W. Tremont connecting with our members and highlighting their filtration products. Exhibitors like this help make the Expo such a meaningful and informative part of the week.

Grateful for all the vendors who contribute to the energy and expertise of this event.

We are spending time with our valued distributors here in Kansas City this week at the ILDA Independent Laboratory Distributors Association Spring Conference.

04/27/2026

What a night!
Our ILDA reception was full of energy, connection, and great conversations. It’s always inspiring to see our members come together — not just as colleagues, but as a true community.

A huge thank‑you to our reception sponsors for helping make this evening possible:
BRANDTECH Scientific, Inc.
Burkle gmbh
Neta Scientific, Inc.
Mystaire Inc.

Excited for everything ahead this week and grateful for everyone who makes ILDA what it is.

04/26/2026

Welcome new Associate Member, .us

Located in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, Analytik Jena US empowers laboratories throughout North America to work quickly and successfully - from routine analysis to specialized tasks in the fields of chemistry, pharmaceuticals, medicine and life science, food safety and agriculture, water and wastewater analysis, environmental analysis and more.

As part of Analytik Jena, a world-class supplier of analytical instrumentation, molecular biology instruments, liquid handling and laboratory automation technologies, the US team provides highly experienced field support and service for all products and applications.

To learn more about Analytik-Jean, please visit: www.analytik-jena.us

Excited to have you join ILDA! 🎉

04/26/2026

ILDA Spring Meeting is off to a great start!

We kicked off the day with our group charitable walk — raising funds and awareness for the Veterans Community Project Kansas City, an organization doing incredible work to support veterans in need.

It was inspiring to see our community show up with such energy, generosity, and heart. We appreciate that our members came together for something bigger than business.

Thank you to every ILDA member who walked, donated, and supported this cause.

Proud moments like this remind us of what makes our community so strong: when we come together, we make a real difference.

Thank you to our sponsors:
BMT USA
Heathrow Scientific
Columbus Chemical Industries (CCI)
DCKAP
Midland Scientific
Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp.