In 1976, our founders recognized a critical gap in scientific research: researchers needed reliable, high-quality tools to fuel their breakthroughs. Starting as Research and Diagnostic Systems in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company initially focused on hematology controls but soon realized the broader opportunity to empower the entire scientific community. Over decades, we evolved from a specialized controls provider into Bio-Techne - a global family of brands delivering the reagents, instruments, and precision diagnostics that researchers depend on for their most important work. Today, with operations spanning 34 locations worldwide, we've become an essential partner to scientists working to treat and prevent disease, providing the foundation upon which medical breakthroughs are built.
Our journey of growth has been driven both by relentless innovation and strategic acquisitions that have expanded our capabilities and reach. Brands like R&D Systems, Novus Biologicals, and Tocris now operate under the Bio-Techne umbrella, each contributing unique expertise in antibodies, proteins, small molecules, and advanced analytical technologies. But our mission remains unchanged: to improve the quality of life by catalyzing advances in science and medicine. From enabling cutting-edge life science research to supporting clinical diagnostics, we're committed to providing researchers and clinicians with the innovative tools they need to answer biology's most complex questions and deliver transformative treatments to patients worldwide.
