John Morris Group is a specialist supplier of laboratory equipment, scientific instruments, and industrial testing systems based in Chatswood, Sydney. With on-site pipette calibration facilities, a dedicated service workshop, and a team of factory-trained engineers, our Sydney headquarters supports laboratories, research institutions, and industrial testing facilities across New South Wales. Established in 1952, we supply over 40 globally recognised brands spanning laboratory, environmental, petrochemical, food and feed, industrial, and test and measurement applications.
Our Sydney Facilities
Our Chatswood head office at 61-63 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood NSW 2067 is the operational hub for John Morris Group across Australia. The Sydney facility includes:
- Pipette Calibration Laboratory: Our dedicated calibration lab services single-channel, multichannel, and electronic pipettes to documented standards, with fast turnaround for Sydney and NSW-based facilities.
- Technical Service Workshop: Factory-trained engineers perform repairs, preventative maintenance, and equipment commissioning on-site in Chatswood or at your facility across the greater Sydney region.
- Seminar and Training Room: We host product demonstrations, application workshops, and technical training sessions for laboratory staff, including recent precision pipetting workshops and pressure scanner technology demonstrations in partnership with our brand principals.
- Sales and Technical Advisory Team: Our Sydney-based product specialists provide consultative support for equipment selection, facility fit-outs, and procurement planning.
- Warehouse and Distribution Centre: An extensive inventory of laboratory consumables and equipment is held at our Sydney warehouse for rapid dispatch across NSW and nationally.
What We Supply From Sydney
From our Sydney base, we distribute a comprehensive range of scientific and industrial equipment across eight product verticals:
- Laboratory Equipment: Centrifuges, fume hoods, freeze dryers, ovens, incubators, vacuum pumps, water baths, stirrers, and filtration systems.
- Test and Measurement: Materials testing systems, accelerometers, force sensors, pressure sensors, and data acquisition hardware for structural, geotechnical, and mechanical testing.
- Environmental Monitoring: Water samplers, weather stations, air quality instruments, and field testing kits for environmental compliance.
- Food and Feed Analysis: Refractometers, polarimeters, dietary fibre determination systems, and nitrogen analysis equipment for food QA laboratories.
- Petrochemical Testing: Flash point testers, viscometers, and fuel quality analysers for refinery and terminal laboratories.
- Industrial Equipment: Pumps, valves, hand tools, safety equipment, and process instrumentation for manufacturing and plant environments.
- Life Science and Diagnostics: Osmometers, clinical analysers, and diagnostic consumables for pathology and clinical research.
- Education: Engineering education platforms and teaching laboratory instruments for universities and TAFEs.
Brands Available in Sydney
We are the authorised Australian distributor for leading global instrument manufacturers. Key brands available through our Sydney office include:
- Cole-Parmer and Masterflex: Fluid handling, laboratory instrumentation, and peristaltic pump systems.
- MTS and GDS Instruments: Materials testing frames, geotechnical triaxial systems, and structural testing hardware.
- Labconco: Fume hoods, freeze dryers, biological safety cabinets, and glove boxes.
- Julabo and Memmert: Temperature control circulators, laboratory ovens, and incubators.
- CEM and Gerhardt: Microwave digestion, moisture analysis, and nitrogen determination systems.
- Gilson: Precision pipettes and liquid handling systems for research and analytical laboratories.
- Sigma: High-performance laboratory centrifuges for sample preparation and research applications.
- Scanivalve and PCB Piezotronics: Pressure measurement, vibration sensors, and data acquisition for test and measurement applications.
Sydney Installations and Project Experience
Our Sydney team has a strong track record of delivering complex installations, training programmes, and ongoing technical support to institutions across NSW. Recent project highlights include:
- MTS Criterion Testing System at BlueScope Lysaght, Sydney: Our service engineer completed the first-ever installation and basic training for a 50 and 10 kN load cell configuration including T-slot table, pneumatic grips, and MTS TestSuite software, with advanced training planned for laser displacement sensors and DAQ integration.
- MTS 20MN System at the University of Sydney: A multi-year project delivered in partnership with MTS engineers, culminating in the installation of the largest high-capacity universal testing machine of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere at the School of Civil Engineering.
- GDS Instruments Support for Macquarie Geotechnical, Sydney: As the local distributor for GDS Instruments, we provide service, repair, and calibration support to one of Australia's largest geotechnical testing laboratories.
- Gilson Pipette Workshop at the University of Sydney: A hands-on precision pipetting workshop covering fundamentals, ergonomics, maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration for university research staff.
- University of Sydney MyLab Expo 2024: Our team showcased laboratory solutions from Gilson, Memmert, Sigma, Labconco, and Kern at the University of Sydney's MyLab Expo, demonstrating precision instrumentation to researchers across multiple faculties.
- University of Sydney MyLab Vendor Display: A dedicated vendor exhibition featuring Masterflex fluid handling, Sigma centrifuges, Gilson liquid handling, Memmert environmental control, Erlab ductless fume hoods, and PHCbi cold storage solutions for university research applications.
- CEM MARS6 Training at the University of Sydney: Service engineer training delivered at the Faculty of Science for microwave digestion and sample preparation workflows.
- Scanivalve Pressure Measurement Demonstrations: Technical demonstrations of pressure scanner innovations at the University of Sydney's Civil Engineering Centre for Wind, Waves, and Water research.
Industries We Serve in Sydney and NSW
Our Sydney office supports a wide range of industries and facility types across the greater Sydney region and New South Wales:
- Universities and research institutions: We have an established track record with the University of Sydney across multiple faculties, and work with leading research organisations across NSW including ANSTO.
- Construction materials and geotechnical testing: Triaxial testing, load frame, and soil mechanics equipment for civil engineering firms and construction materials laboratories across Sydney and NSW.
- Manufacturing and industrial QA: Materials testing systems, process instrumentation, and calibration services for manufacturing and production facilities across Sydney and NSW.
- Water utilities and environmental compliance: Field and laboratory instruments for water quality monitoring, wastewater analysis, and environmental reporting.
- Food and beverage production: Analytical instruments for quality assurance in food and beverage manufacturing, including refractometers, nitrogen analysers, and dietary fibre determination systems.
- Pharmaceutical and clinical laboratories: Freeze dryers, fume hoods, biological safety cabinets, and analytical instrumentation for research and clinical laboratory environments.
Services Available From Our Sydney Office
Beyond equipment supply, our Sydney team delivers a full lifecycle of technical services:
- Pipette Calibration: Calibration of single-channel, multichannel, and electronic pipettes with documented certificates and fast turnaround.
- Installation and Commissioning: On-site installation of complex laboratory and testing systems, including electrical, mechanical, and software configuration.
- Preventative Maintenance: Scheduled service agreements to keep your equipment operating within specification and reduce unplanned downtime.
- Breakdown Repair: Rapid-response repair services for laboratory and testing equipment, performed by factory-trained engineers either on-site or at our Chatswood workshop.
- User Training: Instrument-specific training sessions delivered at your facility or at our Chatswood seminar room.
ISO 9001 Certified Quality and 70+ Years of Experience
Established in 1952, John Morris Group operates under strict ISO 9001 certification. Our Sydney-based factory-trained engineers provide expert advice for configuring complex laboratory equipment workflows, from initial consultation through to installation, training, and ongoing support. With dedicated field service engineers based in Sydney and a fully equipped technical workshop in Chatswood, we deliver the local responsiveness and technical depth that procurement managers and laboratory directors depend on. Contact our Sydney team on 1300 501 555 or visit us at 61-63 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood NSW 2067.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I arrange a consultation at your Sydney office?
Yes. Our Chatswood office is home to a pipette calibration laboratory, a technical service workshop, and a seminar and training room. To discuss your equipment requirements with our product specialists or to arrange a product demonstration, contact our Sydney team on 1300 501 555.
How quickly can I receive laboratory consumables in Sydney?
We maintain an extensive inventory of laboratory consumables at our Sydney warehouse for rapid dispatch. Delivery timeframes vary by product availability and location within NSW. Contact our sales team on 1300 501 555 to confirm stock levels and estimated delivery for your specific requirements.
How do I arrange pipette calibration from Sydney?
You can send your pipettes directly to our Chatswood calibration laboratory, or contact us to discuss on-site calibration options. We service a wide range of pipette brands and models and provide documented calibration certificates. Call 1300 501 555 or submit a service request through our website to arrange calibration.
Do you provide on-site installation and training across NSW?
Yes. Our factory-trained engineers travel throughout New South Wales to perform equipment installations, commissioning, and user training. We have completed installations at facilities ranging from university research laboratories to large-scale industrial testing sites across Sydney and regional NSW. Contact us to discuss your project requirements and scheduling.
Sydney Address
Visit us at our Sydney office: 61-63 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood, New South Wales, 2067
For any inquiries or to learn more about our comprehensive offerings, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us. We're committed to supporting your scientific endeavors in Sydney and beyond.
