Eurofins Return on Investment on Multi-Parameter Analysis System Achieved in 21 Days
Eurofins
Since 2008 Eurofins has been using Mantech systems at various facilities around the world. Their first system ran 200,000 samples in five years, analysing 7 different parameters per sample and operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, generating €8,200,000 in revenue from an initial investment of €100,077.
Multi-Parameter Analysis System
The system detailed below analyses pH, conductivity, alkalinity (speciated), turbidity and absolute colour from a single 50ml tube at a cost per sample of €1.17. After factoring in the non-revenue generating quality control samples, the return on investment for this system was attained in just 21 days. With Mantech‘s RapidAlk™ and IntelliRinse™ technologies and small volume sample tubes, it is the most sustainable and greenest system on the market, reducing plastic waste and reagent consumption.
Analysis
- Hourly Labour Rate: €55.00
- Mantech Pro System Price: €100,077
- Overhead Percentage: 50%
- Percentage of Quality Control Samples: 25%
- Total Selling Price for all Parameters: €41.00
Notes
1. Estimated values are conservative. For example, for sample tubes, a cost of $0.15/tube + 10% extra was assumed.
2. Analysis Cost is TOTAL cost for 4-7 parameters per sample using a PC-Titrate TitraSip™ Autosampler.
3. The technician time will decrease if sample run lists were automatically imported from Excel/LIMS
4. Technician time includes an estimate for preparing standards, titrants, etc.
5. Cost of reagents vary based on purchasing them versus preparing them in-house. Note, purchasing reagents will decrease the amount of technician time required.
6. Additional savings are realized from a decreased turnaround time, improved QC protocol, and the ability to operate unattended overnight.
7. Instrument payback considers only revenue-generating samples (i.e., not the percentage of QC samples entered above).
Prices correct March 2026
5/5/26