About

Boost productivity and generate data confidently with SCION Instruments, Gas & Liquid Chromatography solutions.

Built on the history of Chrompack and Varian in GC and GC-MS, SCION Instruments was acquired by the Techcomp group in 2014.

SCION Instruments designs, develops, supplies and supports GC, GC-MS, LC and Compass CDS (chromatography data system) product lines.

The company prides itself for manufacturing in Europe at facilities in Goes, The Netherlands with its headquarters based in Livingston, Scotland. SCION Instruments maintains a global infrastructure to support sales around the world. As well as providing support for SCION Instruments customers, there is also service and support available for users of legacy Varian systems.

SCION Instruments is certified to ISO 9001:2015

SCION Instruments is committed to provide products and services that meet or exceed our customer’s requirements. We will continually improve our processes to enhance customer satisfaction in line with the principles of ISO 9001 :2015. The aim is to build a sustainable and brighter future together with our customers by providing user-friendly, state of the art, chromatography solutions.

Evaluation of the quality management system took place in accordance with TÜV Nederland’s certification regulations for the field of application: Configuring, manufacturing and supply of gas chromatographs, and mass spectrometers, software, spares and consumables.

View Certificate – SCION ISO Certificate

View Quality Policy – Quality Policy








Customer Focus: We prioritize our customers' needs and strive to exceed their expectations through exceptional service, quality products, and comprehensive support.

Integrity and Trust: We conduct our business with the highest standards of ethics, honesty, and transparency, fostering trust and long-term relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.

Innovation: We foster a culture of continuous improvement and creativity, driving technological advancements that enhance our products and services, and contribute to the progress of the scientific community.

Respect: We treat all individuals with dignity, fairness, and respect, valuing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and thrive.

Passion: We are passionate about our work and driven by a shared purpose to make a meaningful impact through our products and services, inspiring excellence and dedication in everything we do.





In 2014, SCION Instruments was acquired by Techcomp Europe Ltd, a group of European companies involved in the manufacture and distribution of analytical systems, life science equipment and laboratory instruments with operations dating back to 1920.

As well as SCION Instruments the Group comprises:

Edinburgh Instruments – (Designed and manufactured in the U.K.) World leaders in Photoluminescence, Raman, UV-Vis and Transient Absorption.

Froilabo – (with factories in France and Romania) specialises in Ultra Low Temperature technologies.

Precisa – (manufacturing in Switzerland) offers a complete range of high precision metrology and weighing solutions.

Edinburgh Sensors

Edinburgh Sensors – (based in Scotland) world’s leading manufacturers of gas detectors for cutting-edge gas sensing solutions.

Dynamica – (based in the UK) that supplies a wide range of analytical and laboratory instruments.

Techcomp Europe is owned by Techcomp (Holdings) Ltd whose ordinary shares are traded on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK) as stock code 1298.





We are fully committed to being recognised as an ethical and trustworthy company and try to ensure we embed policies and processes across the group, and integrate them into day-to-day business practice.

Wherever possible we work continuously to reduce our carbon footprint and deliver products that are eco-friendly and non-hazardous to the environment.

We also strongly believe in supporting developments in new technology and work closely with universities and companies to bring new ideas to market.





SCION Instruments is committed to continuing the 50+ year legacy of product and service innovation.