Apollo Scientific Opens US Warehouse: Faster, Local Delivery for American Researchers.
What is Apollo Scientific’s new US warehouse?
Apollo Scientific has opened a new stock-holding warehouse in Elgin, South Carolina, giving US-based researchers a genuinely local source for its high-purity research chemicals and reagents. It’s a physical facility, not a re-badged distribution deal — meaning orders for in-stock items can now be fulfilled from US soil rather than shipped from the UK. Apollo has supplied UK and European researchers for around 30 years; this extends that supply chain directly into the US market.
Where is Apollo Scientific’s US warehouse located?
The warehouse is located at 131 Pontiac Business Center Dr, Elgin, SC 29045, USA. US customers can reach the facility’s sales team by phone at +1 803-610-4161 or by email at sales@apolloscientific.co.uk. This is a dedicated US operation for stock-holding and dispatch, separate from Apollo’s UK headquarters in Denton, Manchester.
How much stock does Apollo Scientific hold in the US?
The Elgin facility currently holds 16,338 items in stock, with a further 6,500 items due to arrive within the next two months. Apollo’s aim is to grow US-held stock to over 32,526 items within the next 12 months — effectively doubling the current range. This signals our long-term commitment to the US market: the range of compounds available for fast, local delivery will continue to expand through 2026 and into 2027.
Does Apollo Scientific charge import fees on US orders?
No — items held in the Elgin, SC warehouse ship with no import fees or customs paperwork for US customers. This removes a recurring cost and delay that US researchers have historically faced when ordering research chemicals from overseas suppliers. Compounds not yet stocked in the US continue to be fulfilled from Apollo’s UK operation as before, so not every order currently qualifies — but the qualifying range grows as US stock expands.
How fast is shipping from Apollo Scientific’s US warehouse?
Orders for items held in US stock ship domestically, eliminating the transatlantic transit time that has historically added days to international orders. Domestic shipping also avoids customs processing delays, which are often the least predictable part of an international chemical shipment. Exact delivery windows depend on courier service and location; customers can confirm current timeframes with Apollo’s sales team.
Does the US warehouse change product quality or specifications?
No — product quality, manufacturing, and quality control remain unchanged. Apollo’s manufacturing and regulatory documentation remain rooted in its UK operations and processes; what’s new is how quickly and simply the product now reaches a US lab. The positioning is UK-quality research chemicals with domestic US shipping speed, not a different or lower-tier product line for the US market.
Why does the US warehouse matter for research and procurement teams?
It reduces lead time and supply chain risk for three main buyer groups. Academic researchers get shorter gaps between ordering and having a compound on the bench — often the difference between staying on a grant-funded schedule or losing a week to logistics. Pharma and biotech R&D teams avoid customs delays sitting between a CoA and the next experiment. Industrial and manufacturing procurement teams gain a more resilient supply line, with less dependence on international freight schedules.
Is Apollo Scientific a sustainable supplier?
Yes — Apollo Scientific holds an EcoVadis Gold sustainability rating, reflecting its approach to responsible sourcing and manufacturing. This extends across both its UK and US operations, not just the newly opened Elgin facility.
How do I order from Apollo Scientific’s US warehouse?
US researchers and procurement teams can browse Apollo’s full range of chemicals, life science reagents, and spectroscopy products online, with the Elgin, SC facility now handling US-bound stock orders directly. If you’re unsure whether a specific compound is currently held in US stock, Apollo’s sales team can confirm availability before you order.
Explore Apollo Scientific’s US chemical supply
Apollo Scientific Inc, 131 Pontiac Business Center Dr, Elgin, SC 29045, USA | +1 803-610-4161
