Mar 06 2021 Read 2003 Times Integra Biosciences AG has released its 2020 annual report, with sales rising 73% compared to the previous year for this manufacturer of laboratory equipment and pipettes. This is the tenth straight year of sales growth for this hidden champion from the Chur Rhine Valley. Reporting sales of CHF130 in 2020, it has been the best year ever for Integra Biosciences AG. The 73% increase from 2019 was driven by huge demand worldwide for the laboratory instruments it develops and manufactures in Zizers. The company saw particular growth in the sales of pipettes and pipette tips that are being used in diagnostics and research to combat COVID-19. “We are pleased with this excellent performance, and proud of our work contributing towards overcoming the pandemic,” said Urs Hartmann, who has led Integra Biosciences as its CEO since January 2020. Sales have risen consistently since 2010, at a mean annual rate of 23%, and the company won an average of five new customers each day throughout 2020.