About us
The development of the first carbon and sulfur analyzer in 1981 marked the beginning of ELTRA's success story 40 years ago. From day one, the focus was on the design of analyzers for the precise determination of C, H, N, O, S element concentrations in solids.
Over the years, the product portfolio was further expanded and refined, for example by adding thermogravimetric analyzers in 2007. Our goal has always been to design combustion analyzers which are characterized not only by high precision and detection sensitivity but are also robust enough to provide reliable measurement results under rough conditions. The new generation of ELEMENTRAC analyzers impressively combines this claim with state-of-the-art technology and ease-of-use. The excellent price-performance ratio of our products together with our fast and reliable technical service helped ELTRA to continuously gain market share over the past four decades. Today, we are represented in more than 80 countries by a broad sales & distribution network.
In 2012, ELTRA became part of the VERDER Group and was integrated into the Scientific Division, which is home to renowned companies from the laboratory & analytical sector, including Retsch and Microtrac. Under the new management, substantial investments were made in new products and services for C/H/N/O/S elemental analysis and macro thermogravimetry. Customers in quality and analysis laboratories as well as research departments appreciate the speed, precision, and ease-of-use of our analyzers.
Our past experience and achievements motivate us to continue developing new analyzers. Securely positioned for the future, we will integrate new technologies into our portfolio which will allow us to conquer new markets over the next 40 years.
ELTRA – Exploring Elements!
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ELTRA is a proud ASTM-Member
Standards on materials and their test methods are essential for the safety and quality of products worldwide. With their many years of expertise, our experts play a key role in shaping the content of these standards. In this way, we make a valuable contribution to the safety of aircraft, cars, buildings and medical products.
With ELTRA's involvement, our customers can always be confident that our products meet the requirements of ASTM test methods.
In addition, we participate intensively in so-called round-robin tests to ensure the reproducibility and comparability of our products in international comparisons.
History
In 2026, ELTRA introduced the ELEMENTRAC CN-r, the company’s first protein analyzer for food analysis, agricultural testing, and related laboratory applications.
In 2025, ELTRA launched the ELEMENTRAC ONH-ps and ELEMENTRAC H-r, expanding its elemental analyzer portfolio for oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen determination.
In 2021, ELTRA launched the ELEMENTRAC ONH-p with Autocleaner as well as the ELEMENTRAC CS-r and CHS-r analyzer series.
The ELEMENTRAC CS-d launched in 2018, strengthening ELTRA’s combustion analyzer portfolio with modern elemental analysis technology for industrial laboratories.
In 2016, ELTRA introduced the ELEMENTRAC CS-i, expanding the ELEMENTRAC analyzer series for advanced carbon and sulfur analysis applications.
The ELEMENTRAC generation started in 2015 with the launch of the ELEMENTRAC ONH-p, introducing a modern platform for oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen analysis.
In 2012, ELTRA became part of Verder Scientific and launched the ELEMENTRAC CS-r and CHS-r analyzer series, strengthening its global presence and expanding its portfolio of advanced combustion analyzers.
ELTRA launched the THERMOSTEP laboratory version in 2007, entering the field of thermogravimetric analysis and expanding beyond classical elemental analysis.
ELTRA launched the ONH-2000 and CS-2000 analyzers in 1999, combining advanced elemental analysis capabilities with improved laboratory efficiency and productivity.
The launch of oxygen and nitrogen analyzers in 1993 expanded ELTRA’s elemental analysis portfolio beyond carbon and sulfur testing for metals and inorganic materials.
In 1984, ELTRA achieved its first analyzer sales in Germany. This milestone established ELTRA as an emerging manufacturer of laboratory equipment for carbon and sulfur analysis.
ELTRA was founded in 1981 as a specialist in elemental analysis and laboratory instrumentation. The company developed its first resistance furnace carbon and sulfur analyzer using Siemens cell technology.
ELTRA is part of VERDER SCIENTIFIC, which is a division of the continuously growing VERDER group.
The SCIENTIFIC Division of the VERDER Group sets standards in high-tech equipment for quality control, research and development of solid matter. The fields of activity cover sample preparation of solids as well as analysis technologies.
The well-known Verder Scientific companies have served research institutions, analytical laboratories as well as manufacturing companies in quality control and process applications for many decades with ever more sophisticated and reliable products which offer the solution to their individual task.
ESG - Making an impact
The VERDER Group enables progress through a clear focus on our enviroment, our social surroundings and on solid governance.
Environmental
Enable reduced ecological footprints
- Energy-neutral own buildings
- Implement ISO 14001 in our production facilities
- Recycle & re-use in all our facilities
- Greener travel
- Water consumption management
- A tree for every employee
Social
Enable peoples progress & wellbeing
- Safe & secure working environment
- Fruits & sports initiatives
- Increase & improve digital learning
- Support inclusive teams
- Donate to charity for children & education
- Sponsor our local communities on education & sports
Governance
Enable responsible conduct
- Train 100% of our people yearly on our Purpose & DNA
- Train 100% of our people on VERDER’s CoBP every 3 years
- Train relevant people yearly on compliance topics
- Pragmatic reporting on ESG and as of 2025 CSRD report yearly published
Verder Group ESG Report
We are proud to share our achievements and progress in this report, which reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a sustainable future.
The Verder DNA
- Passion We are committed to what we do – that’s why our work gives us satisfaction and has an impact on our lives.
- Improve With the company’s best interest at heart, we encourage each other to try new ways and learn from our mistakes.
- Detail We go to the source of everything to make sure we get the whole picture and make fact-based decisions.
- Responsibility By taking ownership, we tackle problems and work hard to find the best solutions.
- Family We work together as a family by communicating with each other honestly and openly.