Learn how Northern Balance, now known as Labserve, delivers laboratory balance calibration, repair and...
Our story, our people, our purpose
450+ years of engineering expertise safeguarding accuracy, reliability and compliance for lab and operational equipment.


A legacy of united expertise
Labserve is the trusted partner in equipment lifecycle management, combining over 450 years of collective engineering expertise from C&M Scientific and Northern Balance.
As part of the SLS Group, we provide tailored solutions to help lab and operational workflows run accurately, reliably and in line with regulatory compliance.
With regional sites across the UK and Ireland, Labserve delivers fast, flexible service with deep technical expertise across a wide range of equipment, helping organisations focus on discovery, productivity, and operational excellence.
Brands that work as one
Through our two specialist brands, Labserve and WeighAssured by Labserve, we share a single purpose – to safeguard accuracy, reliability, compliance and uptime through our end-to-end equipment lifecycle approach.
One-stop, full-service partner for labs
Validations
Calibrations
Tests
Repairs
Servicing
Preventative maintenance
Equipment solutions
Consultancy
Weighing solutions for
production, logistics, and trade
Calibrations
Repairs
Preventative maintenance
Legal for trade
Process weighing systems
Equipment solutions
Equipment hire
Capability across critical equipment
Weighing & measurement
BalancesScales
Calipers
Meters
Thermometers
Sample preparation & handling
Pipettes
Cell washers
Stirrers
Pumps
Vacuum concentrators
Media preparation
Storage & temperature control
Freezers
Fridges
Cryogenic storage
Chillers
Circulators
Water baths
Thawers
Sterilisation & containment
Autoclaves
Cabinets
Chambers
Incubators
Ovens
Analytical & monitoring
Spectrophotometers
Microscopes
Gas and atmospheric monitors
Processing & production
Freeze dryers
Flakers
Generators
Where expertise meets impact
Trusted by 3300+ customers across the UK & Ireland
Quality and competence guaranteed
We understand that laboratory equipment plays a critical role in maintaining compliance, reliability, and operational performance. That’s why our service delivery follows recognised industry standards, ensuring robust quality management, risk control, environmental responsibility, and health and safety practices. This gives you the confidence that your lab infrastructure is backed by audited frameworks, safeguarding equipment reliability and efficiency for uninterrupted workflows.
ISO 17025
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
ISO 45001
Our people make it happen
Our people are the driving force behind everything we do. From seasoned engineers to dedicated support teams, every member brings hands-on, multi-disciplinary expertise spanning lab, production, logistics, and trade environments. They apply their knowledge meticulously to ensure equipment are accurate, reliable, and fully compliant at all times.

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