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Discover Symbiote, a leading provider of innovative lab solutions for over 40 years, with a legacy of pushing boundaries and delivering cutting-edge solutions for research and innovation.

Born and raised in West Michigan!

Symbiote was founded on the principle of creating products for the underserved markets. We specialize in custom products to make your space how you the user want it.

Our founder, Travis Randolph, began his career with Herman Miller®. He was on the team who launched the original modular system for healthcare. His ideas translate into ergonomic products for laboratories and technical environments. As part of our legacy, Symbiote furniture integrates with Herman Miller® Co/Struc® and Action Office® systems today.

Symbiote History 1984 Travis Randolph Action Office Desk Prototype
1982

Symbiote Established

Travis Randolph was a key player on the Herman Miller® team that introduced Action Office®, the world’s first systems furniture. Later, he founded Symbiote in 1982 to pursue his own designs.

"My whole career has been spent on the cutting edge of design, research and development. And, after all those years of working with people and products, I'm very pleased with where Symbiote is today and proud of how we've become experts in the technical and laboratory furniture industry." -Travis Randolph, President

Symbiote History 1989 Action Factory
1989

Action Factory

In 1989 when the Action Factory line closed, Symbiote secured the rights to Action factory products and were free to improve the design.

Symbiote History 1991 Aerospace Lab
1991

Ergonomics Drives Innovation

The HAM (Height Adjustable Mechanism) was introduced with ergonomic accessories to improve productivity and reduce worker injuries.

Symbiote History 1993 Boeing
1993

Custom Tables for Boeing

Boeing needed long, height-adjustable tables to manufacture wiring and cable harnesses for the wings of jet airplanes. The result was a height-adjustable mechanism stretched into 8-16 foot long tables with electrical and hydraulic hook-ups.

Symbiote History 1995 Tech Lab
1995

Technology Lab Launch

Technical lab systems furniture is introduced at NeoCon, along with BlueSky Symbiote's proprietary CAD program (at the time), to help customers with space planning.

Symbiote History 1996 Ergo Stat Height Adjustable Bench
1996

Symbiote Expansion

Symbiote moves from Holland, Michigan to a larger 65,000 square foot facility in Zeeland. Engineering upgrades reduce production times for special orders and new products, including rack mount accessories.

Symbiote History 1996 High Tech Lab
2000

Tech Growth

Tech labs, LAN centers and other electronics-intense workplaces emerge practically overnight. Symbiote delivers modular components, cable management systems and heavy-duty construction.

Symbiote History 2006 Prep Pack Ergo Stat Lab
2006

Healthcare Market Growth

The ErgoStat workstation is ideal for prep-and-pack workstations or any healthcare-related lab. It has stainless steel tops, magnification lights, a keyboard tray and monitor arms to keep tasks easy and within reach.

Symbiote History 2009 Medical Lab Furniture
2009

Introduction of Casework

Base cabinets, Mobile cabinets, sink cabinets, wall cabinets and floor cases were added to our catalog.

Symbiote 4 Legged Table Science Lab
2011

4-Legged Table

The 4-Legged table is the most heavy duty table we make. It supports 1,000 pounds, evenly distributed, to protect your equipment investment.

Symbiote Market Health Rendering2
2015

Life Science Market

The need for durable furniture for hospital pharmacies and clinics is evident and Symbiote is developing more products to support the Life Science market.

Symbiote Ergo Stat Pro Neo Con2017
2016

Electric Ergostat Pro

As one of the first companies to develop a height adjustable table with riser frame, the ErgoStat Pro has a greater range of adjustability and can be accessorized with battery pack for wireless maneuverability.

custom power plugs and data chases configuration below height adjustable Symbiote UltraFrame workstations
2019

Product Development

Custom products, including tables, electrical and data raceways and finish details.

Symbiote Idea Starter Bio Tech Botanic Gardens
2020

CET Extension Launch

Symbiote moves it's planning software to the Configura CET Designer platform. Allowing collaboration with the design community.

Carbon Neutral Certification
2021

CarbonNeutral Certification

In an effort to preserve this world for future generations, Symbiote achieved carbon neutrality and earned the CarbonNeutral company certification for the year 2021!

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2022

40th Anniversary

Travis Randolph founded Symbiote 40 years ago (1982). In 2022 we celebrate the longevity of providing superior products for all your lab space needs. Also new for 2022 Symbiote has introduced our own manufacturing equipment and team to further support our customers and evolve for the next 40 years.

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