Pierre Jouan Biotechnologie

Jouan S.A. was a prominent French manufacturer of laboratory equipment, specializing in sample preparation and preservation technologies for the life sciences and clinical research sectors. The company was globally recognized for its high-performance centrifuges, CO2 incubators, and biological safety cabinets. Founded by Pierre Jouan, the firm grew through strategic acquisitions of brands like Precision Scientific and Revco before being acquired itself. In 2003, the company was purchased by Thermo Electron Corporation, which later became part of Thermo Fisher Scientific. Today, the legacy of Jouan's engineering continues under the Thermo Scientific brand, serving laboratories worldwide.