Designing climatic environments that support research, testing and innovation around the world.
about us
Four decades of creating environments have taught us that innovation doesn’t follow templates. It’s shaped by change. By uniqueness. By flexibility. We know what we’re doing — and that’s exactly why we’re able to do things differently. Experience gives us the confidence to go further and push the limits of what’s possible.
our mission
our vision
values
We constantly look at the present and future needs of our customers all around the world. Customer projects are a determinant source of innovation and specialized knowledge. Continuous improvement and customer guidance are our main quality guidelines.
Our reputation has been built upon our ability to supply high quality products, incorporate innovative design concepts and is backed-up by a comprehensive after sales support service. Obtaining the ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications in early 2000 was a recognition of our performance and dedication to Quality.
Research into new environmental control and simulation technologies, combined with the integration of highly specialised human resources, enables us to deliver innovative products and solutions that meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.
Sustainability is a matter of long-term vision and intelligence. Aralab is fully committed to contribute to a better world. We have been migrating to greener energy sources; and our waste practices are environment friendly (separation, recycling and safe destruction of non-recyclable materials).
history
1978
In 1978, a 16-year-old boy spent his summer holidays in his parents’ garden, obsessed with creating a machine capable of hatching eggs faster and more efficiently than their hens. When the chicks were born healthy, and in half the time, he went to his father and said: “Dad, I’m going to invent the world’s best climatic machines.” That little boy was João Araújo. Seven years later, he founded ARALAB.
1985
ARALAB is officially born. At the time, the company provided only servicing for laboratory equipment installed in Portuguese institutions.
1986
ARALAB gets its first order for a climatic chamber. The first ARALAB unit is installed at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Lisbon.
1995
After hundreds of climatic chambers had been built and installed in Portugal, ARALAB took its first step abroad with a project for the University of Santiago de Compostela, in Spain. The first of many to come.
2005
ARALAB had built a strong reputation in Portugal and Spain as a high-quality manufacturer. Leading multinational companies were already using ARALAB equipment, and the company had already made sales beyond Southern Europe. There was no reason to stop.
2011
ARALAB was growing steadily, but the economic crisis was taking hold in Europe, particularly in the southern countries, where most of ARALAB’s customers were located. Time to (re)think?
2012
Great products, exclusive know-how and strong determination. ARALAB had them all. But how could the company succeed in a niche market already dominated by major players, in the midst of a financial crisis? Review its strengths, reposition the brand and redesign how the company was perceived.
2016
Thirty years later, ARALAB is recognised as a leading manufacturer of climatic simulation equipment and one of the top players in terms of innovation, technical expertise and overall product quality. ARALAB chambers are installed in 40 countries across five continents, with local distributors in 35 countries. And growing.
2020
By the end of 2020, ARALAB had reached the milestone of being present in 60 countries. The company has distributors and technical partners in more than 60 countries, representing the brand and providing support for ARALAB chambers across multiple geographies.
2026
ARALAB evolves its governance model. Effective 1 January 2026, Luís Branco becomes CEO and leads a renewed Executive Team joined by the second generation: António Araújo, Chief Digital & Service Officer; Eduardo Coelho Araújo, COO; and João Cintra Araújo, Chief eXperience Officer. Founders João and Eduardo Araújo move into Non-Executive Director roles. This renewed leadership reinforces ARALAB’s ambition to become an international reference in climatic simulation and environmental testing, with a focus on innovation, growth and solutions that empower the scientific and industrial communities across multiple geographies.
team
Aralab is made up of engineers, technicians, and specialists dedicated to developing reliable and precise climatic solutions.
Our team works across design, production, and support to ensure consistent performance and quality.
Luís Branco
CEO
João Cintra Araújo
CXO
António Araújo
CDSO
Eduardo C. Araújo
COO
join us
We are always looking for motivated and skilled professionals to join our team.
distributors
Join our global network of partners and help bring climatic solutions to laboratories and industries worldwide.
All Aralab climatic chambers are developed and manufactured in our facilities, ensuring full control over quality, performance, and reliability.
