Since its creation in 1967, GERSTEL GmbH & Co. KG, based in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, has established itself as a global leader in the field of automated sample preparation for chromatography. The company develops modular solutions designed to optimise the efficiency, reproducibility and sensitivity of GC-MS and LC-MS analyses. Renowned for its technical expertise, GERSTEL designs high-performance instruments such as thermal desorption systems, multifunctional samplers and specific extraction devices. Committed to a responsible approach, the company is dedicated to reducing solvent use and sample consumption while complying with strict quality and environmental standards. Since 2024, it has been part of the Advanced Automation Technologies group, strengthening its international presence and innovation capacity.