About HEMCO

Excellence in Innovation

Since 1958, HEMCO has been committed to providing the science industry with safe, reliable, and customizable laboratory equipment and planning services.

Located in Independence, Missouri, HEMCO operates from the heart of the United States and at the crossroads of North America. This central location positions the company within a major hub of transportation, communication, distribution, and manufacturing industries worldwide.

Through decades of innovation and expertise, HEMCO continues to provide laboratory solutions that support the evolving needs of scientific, industrial, and research environment.

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Mission Statement

Our mission is to supply laboratory environments with superior, dependable safety equipment that upholds the highest standards of quality and compliance.

We are committed to delivering exceptional customer service, fostering trust, and advancing safe laboratory practices. Ensuring the protection and well - being of our customers remains our foremost priority.

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Memberships that Inspire

HEMCO maintains active memberships in numerous professional organizations and industry groups that promote ongoing learning, collaboration, and innovation.

By continually improving our manufacturing procedures through quality management, efficient processes, and continuous learning, we create an environment that fosters excellence among our employees and ensures projects are completed on time and within budget.


Our Memberships

National Society of Professional Engineers & MSPE Lifetime Member
National Society of Professional Engineers & MSPE Lifetime Member
Scientific Equipment & Furniture Association Founding Member Lifetime Member
Scientific Equipment & Furniture Association Founding Member Lifetime Member
American Chemical Society Chemical Health & Safety Member Since 1989
American Chemical Society Chemical Health & Safety Member Since 1989
International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers Member Since 1994
International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers Member Since 1994
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineers Lifetime Member
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineers Lifetime Member
International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories Member Since 2002
International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories Member Since 2002
Association of Energy Engineers Member Since 2012
Association of Energy Engineers Member Since 2012
ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company Since 2009
ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company Since 2009
American Institute of Architects Member Since 2013
American Institute of Architects Member Since 2013
National Fire Protection Association Member Since 2012
National Fire Protection Association Member Since 2012
UL Underwriters Laboratories Certified 1805 and 3101 Since 2010
UL Underwriters Laboratories Certified 1805 and 3101 Since 2010
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Membership Organizations

  • National Society of Professional Engineers & MSPE - Lifetime Member

  • Scientific Equipment & Furniture Association – Founding Member

  • American Chemical Society – Chemical Health & Safety Member (Since 1989)

  • International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers – Member Since 1994

  • American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineers – Lifetime Member

  • International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories – Member Since 2002

  • UL Underwriters Laboratories – Certified 1805 and 3101 (Since 2010)

  • ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company (Since 2009)

  • American Institute of Architects – Member Since 2013

  • Association of Energy Engineers – Member Since 2012

  • National Fire Protection Association – Member Since 2012

A History of Technical Prowess and Innovation

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) provides a globally recognized quality management system used in the United States and in over 178 countries worldwide.

HEMCO’s management team has adopted ISO quality and procedural management systems into daily operations. These systems help ensure that our products maintain the highest standards of quality while improving efficiency in manufacturing and project execution.

Our goal is always to complete projects on time, on budget, and with 100% customer satisfaction.

Advancing Quality and Standards

2009

  • HEMCO became an ISO 9001:2008 certified company.

2010

  • HEMCO's UniFlow SE AireStream, UniFlow LE, and UniFlow CE fume hoods became U.L. classified to U.L. 1805 standards for laboratory fume hoods and cabinets.

2018

  • HEMCO became an ISO 9001:2015 certified company.

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Start Your Next Project Today

Our team is ready to help kickstart your next laboratory project by answering questions about timelines, budget, equipment, and any specialized equipment or specifications you require.

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