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LECO Corporation Worldwide Manufacturer of Analytical Instrumentation Today, that same spirit of innovation drives our comprehensive portfolio of solutions.

For over 90 years, LECO has been a trusted global leader in the development and manufacturing of analytical instrumentation. Our story began in 1936 with the world's first rapid carbon determinator, a revolutionary instrument that transformed the American iron and steel industry by providing fast, reliable results. We are globally recognized for our expertise in elemental analysis, mass spectrometry and metallography and optical equipment. Our advanced instruments are designed to solve complex challenges and empower labs across a wide range of applications, including:

• Food Safety: Providing comprehensive screening for contaminants like MOSH/MOAH, pesticide residues, and other unknown threats to ensure product integrity and quality control.

• Food, Flavor and Aroma: Delivering unparalleled separation and identification of volatile and semi-volatile compounds, allowing you to characterize flavor and ensure product authenticity.

• Agriculture: Quantifying key indicators like Total Organic Carbon (TOC) in soil.

• Materials Science: Providing precise elemental and thermal analysis for metals, ceramics, and more.

• Environmental Research: Analyzing for trace microplastics or untangling PFAS from the molecular noise in contaminated soil, water, and more.

• Life Sciences: Delivering high-resolution mass spectrometry for non-targeted metabolomics research. With in-house manufacturing in St. Joseph, Michigan, every LECO product meets our strict standards for quality and precision. Our global network of 25 worldwide subsidiaries and distributors authorizes us to sell in more than 75 countries, ensuring you receive unmatched local support, service, and application expertise, no matter where you are. Connect with us to discover how our unique solutions can help your lab achieve accurate, efficient, and reliable results.

Unlock a complete soil carbon profile without acid pretreatments! 🌿Join our upcoming webinar on implementing ISO 17505 w...
10/20/2026

Unlock a complete soil carbon profile without acid pretreatments! 🌿

Join our upcoming webinar on implementing ISO 17505 with the new CM812 to seamlessly differentiate TOC, ROC, and TIC.

📅 28 October | 10 AM EDT

🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/4AvM50ZZu8V

Ninety years of innovation, grounded in a lasting legacy. This "Welcome to LECO" booklet from 1980 was created to introd...
10/16/2026

Ninety years of innovation, grounded in a lasting legacy.

This "Welcome to LECO" booklet from 1980 was created to introduce readers to our core mission, facilities, and operational philosophy.

As LECO celebrates 90 years of serving the scientific community, archival pieces like this offer a compelling look at how far analytical chemistry has progressed and how our fundamental values still endure. While instrument precision, speed, and software capabilities have advanced dramatically over the decades, our core commitments to high-precision engineering, quality manufacturing, and dedicated laboratory support remain unchanged.

Swipe through for a look at excerpts from this 1980 welcome guide and the foundation that built our 90-year history.

10/15/2026

High sample volumes don't have to mean bottlenecked lab workflows! 🧪⚡

The new LECO CM812 brings higher throughput and greater efficiency to multi-phase carbon and moisture determination. With up to 50% faster furnace ramp-ups, active cooling, and an optional 100-position autoloader, your lab can clear large sample queues significantly faster and keep testing moving seamlessly.

Here is how the CM812 streamlines daily operation:
• Quantifies multiple carbon and moisture phases in a single run
• Detects ultra-low levels even in complex matrices
• Features front and side access points for quick maintenance and maximum uptime
• Powered by intuitive Cornerstone® software for simplified data review and operation

See how the CM812 can transform your lab's productivity: https://ow.ly/gc7q50ZYcoa

Accurate sulfur measurement in hydrocarbons is essential for maintaining product quality, protecting equipment, and ensu...
10/14/2026

Accurate sulfur measurement in hydrocarbons is essential for maintaining product quality, protecting equipment, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Our latest article explores how high-temperature combustion following ASTM D1552 delivers fast, reliable results across diverse hydrocarbon matrices—from diesel to heavy crude—without complex sample prep.

Read the full article to see how the LECO SC832 streamlines petrochemical testing: https://ow.ly/p9H150ZXH2G

We’re live at The Battery Show! 🔋✨Stop by booth  #4818 to meet the team and discover how LECO’s analytical solutions sup...
10/14/2026

We’re live at The Battery Show! 🔋✨

Stop by booth #4818 to meet the team and discover how LECO’s analytical solutions support battery material research and quality control. Come say hello and chat with our technical experts on the show floor!

Happy Ada Lovelace Day! 💡 Today, we celebrate the incredible women who drive STEM forward. Here's to the brilliant women...
10/13/2026

Happy Ada Lovelace Day! 💡 Today, we celebrate the incredible women who drive STEM forward.

Here's to the brilliant women scientists and engineers and the hard work they put in every day. Their scientific rigor and expertise are indispensable in solving the world's toughest challenges.

Heading to the Gulf Coast Conference in Galveston, TX, October 13–14? The LECO mobile lab is hitting the road and coming...
10/12/2026

Heading to the Gulf Coast Conference in Galveston, TX, October 13–14? The LECO mobile lab is hitting the road and coming to you! 🚚✨

Make plans to tour our mobile laboratory on-site to explore our instruments up close and discuss your petrochemical workflows directly with our technical team.

While you're there, be sure to catch our poster presentation introducing a new ChromaTOF® software workflow designed to simplify UOP 990-11 data processing for routine GCxGC-FID fuel analysis.

Poster Details:

* Title: Facilitating Introduction of GCxGC-FID for Routine Petrochemical Analysis by UOP 990-11 (Abstract #276)
* Presenter: Joe Binkley
* Date & Time: October 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM
* Location: Exhibit Hall A4

Add the mobile lab to your GCC itinerary—we look forward to connecting with you in Galveston!

Identifying complex oil leaks from historic shipwrecks presents unique analytical challenges, requiring high-resolution ...
10/09/2026

Identifying complex oil leaks from historic shipwrecks presents unique analytical challenges, requiring high-resolution separation to distinguish weathered petroleum hydrocarbons from background marine matrices.

Join us for our upcoming webinar with Chris Reddy of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) to explore how comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GCxGC) provides the peak capacity and chromatographic resolution needed to trace source origins and assess environmental impact with confidence.

📅 Date: October 22, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM EDT

Can't make the live presentation? Register anyway, and we’ll deliver the full recording directly to your inbox for on-demand viewing.

Save your seat today: https://ow.ly/96F050ZW5QU

Join us for our upcoming webinar, "Unlocking the Complete Carbon Profile: Temperature-Dependent Differentiation Using IS...
10/08/2026

Join us for our upcoming webinar, "Unlocking the Complete Carbon Profile: Temperature-Dependent Differentiation Using ISO 17505," to learn how staged heating programs and time-resolved CO² measurements seamlessly separate Total Organic Carbon (TOC), Residual Organic Carbon (ROC), and Total Inorganic Carbon (TIC) in a single analysis.

📅 Date: 28 October 28
🕜 Time: 10:00 AM EDT

Can't attend live? Register anyway, and we’ll send you the recording to watch on-demand at your convenience!

Register here: https://ow.ly/EgQc50ZW45X

It’s the final day of MS&T! If you’re on the show floor, stop by the LECO booth before the exhibit closes. Our technical...
10/07/2026

It’s the final day of MS&T!

If you’re on the show floor, stop by the LECO booth before the exhibit closes. Our technical team is ready to answer your questions on metallographic sample preparation, hardness testing, and chemical characterization.

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3000 Lakeview Avenue
Saint Joseph, MI
49085

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