Liquid Handling Consumables

Schwabmünchen, Germany

Ritter, part of Avantor , manufactures high-quality robotic and liquid handling consumables, including conductive pipette tips, developed to the highest standards. The system-relevant consumables are used in a variety of molecular screening and diagnostic applications, including real-time PCR, non-molecular assays such as immunoassays, in vitro diagnostic (IVD) technologies, including next-generation sequencing (NGS), as well as drug development and clinical pharma and biotech trial applications. Plastic products of impeccable quality are the core competence of Ritter GmbH. The company specializes in complete solutions and perfectly coordinates the individual components. Ritter works closely with its customers, focusing on their needs and the requirements of each specific application. With success: Ritter supplies cartridges for sealants and adhesives as well as highly sensitive instruments for clinical and laboratory applications to a global market. The key to the success of the company, which was founded in 1965 and is based in Schwabmünchen, Bavaria, is innovation. With high-precision products, flexibility and high cost-effectiveness, Ritter is constantly redefining the plastic injection molding business. The company holds numerous patents. On 25,000 sqm, more than 500 employees meet consistently high-quality standards with high-quality plastic products. Ritter GmbH is certified according to the currently valid standards of ISO 9001 / EN ISO 13485 / ISO 50001, for information on the issue status and scope of the application see certificates in the download area. Range of services Ritter stands for perfection in series production. High-performance and reliable, Ritter delivers consistently high quality. The company is also characterized by its expertise in development and project work: Ritter's experts put their experience and know-how at the service of their customers and develop individual, application-specific products through professional exchange and close cooperation. In-house toolmaking, state-of-the-art production technology and know-how result in maximum precision. Just-in-time at all times Efficient logistics concepts and just-in-time solutions speed up processes and meet customer requirements for low stock levels and short delivery cycles. Cross-company cooperation avoids "bull-whip" effects and reduces storage and administration costs. For an unmistakable profile Ritter was the first manufacturer to introduce digital printing on cartridges. This high-resolution process is ideal for precise, photorealistic, individual and personalized decors. Unlike screen printing, no printing screens are required here, meaning that the choice of decors and flexibility are virtually endless. A process that is ideal for small delivery batches. Ritter supports its customers with an in-house graphics department. The pleasing side effect: small quantities in line with demand significantly contribute to protecting the environment. Ritter is thus living up to its claim to sustainability. Ritter in the name of the environment Economical, efficient production processes go hand in hand with environmental awareness. Ritter lives this conviction in many ways: Plastics Ritter only uses tested and pollutant-free plastics, using only materials that can be returned to the circular economy. In addition to recyclable and reusable plastics, Ritter also uses bio-based, biodegradable and compostable materials. The company's production waste is processed and reused. Ritter is working on consistently reducing the weight of its products to reduce the general consumption of plastic. Energy efficiency The new Ritter production building has an energy management system covering all components. It fully automatically controls and regulates lighting, ventilation, and heating and ensures maximum energy savings. Lechwerke awarded this innovation the LEW Innovation Prize 2013. Ritter generates some of its electricity via a 700kWp photovoltaic system and cools and heats with a 2mW combined heat and power plant, whose waste heat is used with an absorption refrigeration system to cool the production processes. Closed cooling circuits avoid wastewater.