Overview

HunterLab manufactures color measurement instruments, including spectrophotometers, colorimeters, and haze measurement tools, along with color formulation software. The company is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, and was founded in 1952. It has an estimated 100-200 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $10-50M. HunterLab is privately held and serves the automotive, electronics, medical, appliance, and industrial equipment sectors. In July 2026, it launched the Vista L2, a spectrophotometer with an extended 710 nm measurement range.

At a glance

What HunterLab makes

HunterLab is ISO 9001 certified and offers portable, bench-top laboratory, and in-line production color measurement systems.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Transmission (source: hunterlab.com).

Certifications

HunterLab is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 9001 — hunterlab.com

Latest developments

• 2026-10-27 — 🇪🇸 Our partner in Spain, NEURTEK | quality control, is organising a practical technical seminar at CTAEX Technological Centre dedicated to quality control in tomatoes and tomato-based products. | HunterLab Europe GmbH (linkedin.com)

• 2026-07-21 — HunterLab launches Vista® L2 with an extended 710 nm measurement range (prnewswire.com)

• 2026-01-06 — HunterLab Unveils Agera® L2, a Reference‑Grade Spectrophotometer Designed for Visual Agreement and Tight Tolerances (prnewswire.com)

• 2025-12-03 — HunterLab Europe News | News from HunterLab in EMEA (hunterlab.eu)

• 2025-10-29 — A Breakthrough in Color Measurement Is Coming: The HunterLab Agera L2 (prnewswire.com)

• 2025-10-01 — Kellogg’s Cracks the Code on Color Consistency with SpectraTrend HT | HunterLab (hunterlab.com)

Company details

HunterLab is a privately held company with an estimated 100-200 employees, founded in 1952 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia. HunterLab was founded in 1952, has an estimated 100-200 employees, and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 74 years in operation (founded 1952). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does HunterLab make?

HunterLab manufactures color measurement instruments, including spectrophotometers, colorimeters, and haze measurement tools, along with color formulation software. The company is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, and was founded in 1952. It has an estimated 100-200 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $10-50M. HunterLab is privately held and serves the automotive, electronics, medical, appliance, and industrial equipment sectors. In July 2026, it launched the Vista L2, a spectrophotometer with an extended 710 nm measurement range.

Where is HunterLab headquartered?

HunterLab is headquartered in Reston, Virginia (11491 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, Virginia, 20190).

When was HunterLab founded?

HunterLab was founded in 1952.

How big is HunterLab?

HunterLab has an estimated 100-200 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).

What certifications does HunterLab hold?

HunterLab lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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