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Megazyme has been headquartered in Bray, Ireland since 1996. Megazyme’s research laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and business headquarters are co-located on a single campus, which has grown as the company has expanded and diversified. 

Megazyme has partnered with a network of international distributors who serve a further 50 countries worldwide.

In 2015, Megazyme Inc. was set up to provide specialised support to our US customers through dedicated representatives based in the United States. For specific industries, we are represented in the US by the following partners:

US distributor for the wine industry: BSG Wine
US representative for analytical laboratories: WRRS Food & Nutrition Insights

Company History

Megazyme was founded in 1988 in Sydney, Australia and has been based in Bray, Ireland since 1996. Since the beginning, Megazyme has focussed on the development of test kits and reagents for use in analytical and research laboratories. Megazyme test kits – developed and manufactured in-house – have since attracted worldwide acclaim for their genuinely innovative methodologies and exceptional component purity.

In 2005, Megazyme extended its Bray research centre to accommodate the new Molecular Biology division. The research laboratories were extended further in 2013 to increase Megazyme’s fermentation capabilities and house a new synthetic Organic Chemistry laboratory, with further manufacturing capacity added in 2017. 

As a company, Megazyme is recognised as one of Europe’s most dynamic and innovative life sciences businesses. Megazyme won the 2016 Irish Times Innovation Award in the Life Sciences and Healthcare category and went forward to the grand finals at the European Business Awards in 2017 and 2018.

Megazyme celebrated 30 years in business in 2018, publishing a commemorative booklet below:

Founder

Prof. Barry McCleary, CEO, received his PhD in 1975 from the University of Sydney and his DScAgr degree in 1989 from the same university. His contributions to analytical chemistry have been recognised at the highest international level, including the Guthrie Medal from the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, the Harvey W. Wiley Award from AOAC International, the Clyde H. Bailey Medal from ICC, the Edith A. Christensen award, and the Applied Research Medal from AACC International. 

From 2009-2011, Prof. McCleary served as President-Elect, President and Chair of the Board of AACC International. In 2010, he received the inaugural International Achievement Award from the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Sydney and was recognised again in 2014 with the overall University of Sydney Alumni Award for International Achievement, awarded for his contribution to the enrichment of society through his commitment to improving food standards throughout the world. In 2017 and 2018, he was awarded back-to-back titles as Irish Entrepreneur of the Year at the European Business Awards.

For a full listing of honours earned by Prof. McCleary and Megazyme, please see our Awards page.