We are proud to share with you that Norlab is celebrating its 10th anniversary! This milestone is a testament to our team’s dedication, the trust of our customers, and our commitment to delivering laboratory furniture solutions that combine quality, functionality, and long-term performance. As we reflect on these 10 years of growth, we are not only looking back but also preparing for the next chapter.
Norlab was founded in 2016 with the goal of designing laboratory furniture that combines durability, functionality, and modern laboratory standards. What started as a specialised laboratory furniture company has grown into an international provider serving clients across Australia, United States, Europe, and Latin America.
Over the years, Norlab has successfully delivered more than 1,000 laboratory projects for universities, pharmaceutical manufacturers, research facilities, healthcare institutions, and industrial laboratories. This experience has allowed us to work with some of the most recognised brands worldwide while continuously expanding our expertise across multiple industries.
Brands that choose Norlab do so for more than appearance. Our partnerships are built on consistent quality, strict compliance, and furniture engineered to perform reliably in real laboratory environments. From initial planning to long-term use, Norlab delivers solutions trusted by laboratories that cannot afford compromise.
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Performance testing for laboratory furniture and casework. |
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Quality, environmental, and management systems. |
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Australian and New Zealand regulatory and performance requirements. |
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• About Us – SEFA Standards: The Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association (SEFA) establishes recognised performance standards for laboratory furniture, casework, fume cupboards, and work surfaces. SEFA standards verify that products meet rigorous requirements for structural integrity, durability, chemical resistance, load capacity, safety, and long-term performance—helping laboratories maintain reliable, efficient, and compliant working environments.
• About Us – ISO Standards: The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) develops globally recognised standards that promote quality, consistency, safety, and continual improvement across manufacturing and operational processes. ISO certification demonstrates that products and systems are produced under controlled quality management practices, supporting reliability, traceability, regulatory compliance, and long-term customer confidence.
• About Us – AS/NZS Standards: Australian and New Zealand standards (AS/NZS) are jointly developed standards that provide guidance and requirements for safety, performance, design, and operational best practice across a wide range of industries. In laboratory environments, AS/NZS standards help ensure facilities, furniture, and equipment are designed and specified to support safe operation, regulatory compliance, durability, and efficient laboratory workflows.
• From specialised research facilities to large-scale commercial labs, leading brands choose to work with us because we understand how laboratories really operate. Our work speaks for itself. The relationships we build with our clients are based on trust earned on site, not just on paper. When brands choose us, they’re choosing a partner who takes responsibility for the outcome, not shortcuts. 
• What I appreciated most was how organised everything felt. In the past, we’ve had furniture show up with very little guidance. This time, the communication was clear from the beginning and the install crew knew exactly what they were doing. The finished space feels efficient and well thought out, not just new furniture placed in a room.
What makes Norlab unique is its client-focused approach to laboratory projects. Rather than offering standardized solutions, our team works closely with each client to understand the operational needs, workflow, safety requirements, and long-term goals of their laboratory environment.
The about us section also reflects Norlab’s commitment to quality, responsibility, teamwork, and attention to detail throughout every phase of the project. From the initial consultation to final installation, we focus on creating laboratory spaces that are practical, durable, and built to support daily performance.
Norlab’s mission is to design, manufacture, and install high-quality laboratory furniture that improves safety, functionality, and efficiency in modern laboratory environments. From our headquarters in Victoria, we provide complete laboratory solutions for clients across multiple industries, supporting them throughout every stage of their project, from consultation to installation.
Our vision is to become a globally recognized leader in laboratory furniture by continuously delivering innovative, durable, and reliable solutions for laboratories worldwide. We aim to build long-term partnerships with research institutions, healthcare facilities, universities, and industrial companies that depend on high-performance laboratory environments.
Norlab was founded in 2016 with the goal of designing laboratory furniture that combines durability, functionality, and modern laboratory standards. What started as a specialized laboratory furniture company has grown into an international provider serving clients across Australia, United States, Europe, and Latin America.
Over the years, Norlab has successfully delivered more than 1,000 laboratory projects for universities, pharmaceutical manufacturers, research facilities, healthcare institutions, and industrial laboratories. This experience has allowed us to work with some of the most recognized brands worldwide while continuously expanding our expertise across multiple industries.
Yes, The about us section highlights Norlab’s commitment to quality, safety, and international laboratory standards through compliance with recognized industry certifications and testing requirements.
Norlab works in accordance with standards and certifications such as SEFA, Bureau Veritas, DIN standards, ASTM testing standards, and ISO requirements related to laboratory furniture durability, chemical resistance, surface performance, and structural quality. These standards help ensure that our laboratory furniture solutions are designed to meet the performance demands of research facilities, healthcare institutions, universities, pharmaceutical environments, and industrial laboratories.
The company also develops solutions aligned with FDA and EMA laboratory environment requirements when applicable, supporting laboratories that require reliable, compliant, and high-performance workspaces.
Relevant standards include ASTM D2794, ASTM D1037, ASTM E190, ASTM D4802, ASTM D3464, ISO 4866, ISO 19712-1, ISO 19712-2, ISO 1519, and ISO 2409.
According to the about us section, Norlab has more than 10 years of experience in the laboratory furniture industry. During this time, the company has developed expertise in designing, manufacturing, and installing laboratory environments tailored to the needs of research, healthcare, educational, pharmaceutical, and industrial facilities.
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