For over 90 years, LECO has been a trusted global leader in the development and manufacturing of analytical instrumentation. Our story began in 1936 with the world's first rapid carbon determinator, a revolutionary instrument that transformed the American iron and steel industry by providing fast, reliable results. We are globally recognized for our expertise in elemental analysis, mass spectromet
ry and metallography and optical equipment. Our advanced instruments are designed to solve complex challenges and empower labs across a wide range of applications, including:
• Food Safety: Providing comprehensive screening for contaminants like MOSH/MOAH, pesticide residues, and other unknown threats to ensure product integrity and quality control.
• Food, Flavor and Aroma: Delivering unparalleled separation and identification of volatile and semi-volatile compounds, allowing you to characterize flavor and ensure product authenticity.
• Agriculture: Quantifying key indicators like Total Organic Carbon (TOC) in soil.
• Materials Science: Providing precise elemental and thermal analysis for metals, ceramics, and more.
• Environmental Research: Analyzing for trace microplastics or untangling PFAS from the molecular noise in contaminated soil, water, and more.
• Life Sciences: Delivering high-resolution mass spectrometry for non-targeted metabolomics research. With in-house manufacturing in St. Joseph, Michigan, every LECO product meets our strict standards for quality and precision. Our global network of 25 worldwide subsidiaries and distributors authorizes us to sell in more than 75 countries, ensuring you receive unmatched local support, service, and application expertise, no matter where you are. Connect with us to discover how our unique solutions can help your lab achieve accurate, efficient, and reliable results.
