ABC Transfer
ABC Transfer SAS designs and manufactures Rapid Transfer Port systems for sterile material transfer in pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing. The French company sells globally via exclusive regional distributors to GMP-compliant drug manufacturers, anchored by its EasyGlide™ seal and ULTRA gloveless platforms.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersTours, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ABC Transfer does
ABC Transfer SAS is a French biopharmaceutical equipment manufacturer founded in July 2019 by aseptic industry veterans Thierry Girard (President, CCO & CFO; 30 years pharma executive experience) and Jean-Luc Schneider (Managing Director, CTO & COO; 25 years product and industrial experience). Headquartered in Chambray-lès-Tours, France, with an Americas office in Raleigh, NC managed via SKAN, the company designs, manufactures, and distributes Rapid Transfer Port (RTP) systems for sterile material transfer into isolators, RABS, and fill-finish lines in GMP-compliant pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing. Core products are the Alpha Port (fixed barrier unit, available in Classic and Gloveless variants), Beta Container (reusable stainless steel container), Betacleanbag (single-use ported bag), and the flagship ULTRA gloveless transfer system launched in June 2024. Underlying technology centers on the proprietary EasyGlide™ seal system, which reduces friction during rotation, achieves Class 1 leaktightness (10⁻⁴ Pa·m³/s at 500 Pa), and shrinks the ring-of-concern surface area by approximately 80% versus conventional lip seals; PEEK sliding pads replace traditional connection rollers to eliminate jamming; and 14 patents pending support the IP estate. Products are designed for EU GMP Annex 1 (2022) compliance, ISO 14644-7 validation, and FDA 21 CFR / USP Class VI material requirements, and have been co-developed with six GMP industrial partners and more than 50 industrial experts.
Revenue is generated through direct and distributor-mediated hardware sales of RTP components, single-use bags, and an accessories line (trolleys, sterilization baskets, loading stations, drawer systems). The go-to-market is primarily channel-based, with 15+ exclusive regional distributors covering France, Italy, Ireland, Spain/Portugal, Greece, the UK, the Nordics, China, India, Japan, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Israel, Egypt, and the Americas, supported by trade-show presence at ACHEMA, Pharmapack, CPHI, PMEC, A3P Congress, and Interphex Week Tokyo. Customer base comprises 60+ pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers globally, with particular focus on advanced therapy production (cell therapy, nanopowders, anticancer treatments) where contamination control is most acute; an anonymized major European biopharma manufacturer has publicly adopted the ULTRA system. Pricing is quote-based enterprise sales with no publicly disclosed list pricing.
The company has raised approximately €10M cumulatively across a July 2019 founding round, a June 2020 round led by GO CAPITAL with Bpifrance and Région Centre-Val de Loire (€3.4M), and a July 2022 Series B with Angelor participating. Operating leverage comes from standardization of an installed base of validated isolator-compatible transfer systems — a switching cost dynamic — and from positioning around the EU GMP Annex 1 (2022) compliance cycle. ABC Transfer is carbon-neutral, with products using roughly 30% less plastic and 30% less stainless steel than conventional RTPs and 100% recyclability, paired with CO₂ offsetting through Reforest'Action.
ABC Transfer firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ABC Transfer
- Legal name
- ABC Transfer SAS
- Website
- https://abctransfer.fr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- ABC Transfer SAS designs and manufactures Rapid Transfer Port systems for sterile material transfer in pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing. The French company sells globally via exclusive regional distributors to GMP-compliant drug manufacturers, anchored by its EasyGlide™ seal and ULTRA gloveless platforms.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ABC Transfer industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Equipment
- NAICS
- Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)
- SIC
- Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Process Development & Tech Transfer Services (CDMO) (HLAGABAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Process Development & Tech Transfer Services (upstream/downstream) (HLAAAKAF)
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Where ABC Transfer is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tours
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
ABC Transfer business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Rapid Transfer Port Systems Hardware Sales: ABC Transfer generates revenue through the sale of hardware products including Alpha Ports, Beta Containers, Betacleanbags (single-use ported bags), ULTRA systems, and accessories. Products are sold directly and through a global distributor network. Manufacturing occurs in France and Germany.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
ABC Transfer product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ABC Transfer designs, manufactures, and distributes sterile transfer solutions (Rapid Transfer Systems/RTS) for pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing environments. Its core hardware portfolio comprises Alpha Ports (fixed units mounted on isolator/RABS walls), Beta Containers (reusable stainless steel mobile transfer containers), Betacleanbag single-use ported bags, and the ULTRA gloveless transfer system, all featuring the proprietary EasyGlide™ seal technology and designed for EU GMP Annex 1 compliance.
Product overview
ABC Transfer designs, manufactures, and distributes a complete range of sterile transfer solutions for pharmaceutical applications. The core product portfolio includes Rapid Transfer Port (RTP) systems comprising Alpha Ports (fixed barrier units), Beta Containers (reusable stainless steel containers), and Betacleanbag Single-Use Ported Bags. The flagship product is the ULTRA gloveless transfer system, which eliminates the need for glove ports during aseptic transfers. All products feature the proprietary Easyglide seal technology, comply with EU GMP Annex 1 requirements, and are designed for use in pharmaceutical fill-finish operations, isolators, and RABS environments. The accessories line includes trolleys, baskets, loading stations, and drawer systems to support operational workflows.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ULTRA™: First aseptic transfer system specifically designed for sterile transfer of components via ported bags without the need for glove ports. Combines gloveless alpha port, Betacleanbag™ and manually operated guiding channel.
- Betacleanbag™
- Alpha Port
- Beta Container
- EasyGlide™
Products and services
- ABC Transfer ULTRA™ The first aseptic transfer system specifically designed for sterile transfer of components via ported bags without the need for glove ports. Combines the gloveless alpha port, Betacleanbag single-use ported bag, and a manually operated guiding channel to enable gloveless transfers in aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- ABC Transfer Alpha Port Rapid Transfer Port (RTP) that serves as a fixed unit integrated into barrier walls of isolators or RABS, featuring the EasyGlide™ seal system and new safety locks. Available in Classic (internal opening) and Gloveless (external opening, robotic-arm compatible) variants and in Ø190mm and Ø270mm sizes for single and double-wall isolators. Designed for pharmaceutical manufacturers needing secure, repeatable aseptic transfers.
- ABC Transfer Beta Container Aseptic transfer container made of stainless steel with the innovative EasyGlide™ seal system, designed for repeated use in pharmaceutical production lines to transfer sterilized tools or components. Features Class 1 leaktightness, 0.5µm surface rugosity, a connection lug module with PEEK sliding pads, and is available in Ø190mm and Ø270mm sizes.
- ABC Transfer Betacleanbag (Single-Use Ported Bag) Next-generation single-use ported bag for sterile material transfers in parenteral product applications, available in Ø190mm, Tyvek/HDPE for steam sterilization and PE/EVOH/PE for gamma sterilization. Uses 50% less plastic than conventional solutions and is fully recyclable.
- ABC Transfer Accessories Complete range of accessories including SteriContainer, Beta Container trolley, Betacleanbag trolley, loading station, sterilization baskets (half-moon and full-moon), drawer system, and telescopic drawer system, designed to improve ergonomics and sterility assurance in sterile transfer workflows.
Quantifiable outcome
- Ring of concern reduced by 80% versus conventional lip seals
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use ABC Transfer
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
ABC Transfer technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
ABC Transfer partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.
- Shanghai HanKing Instrument & Equipment Co., LtdcoreStrategic partnership to strengthen ABC Transfer's presence in the Chinese market. Shanghai HanKing, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Shanghai, serves as exclusive distributor providing local technical and commercial support, distribution, and customer service for RTP solutions in China's pharmaceutical and biotech sectors.
- SychemcoreStrategic partnership for UK and Northern Ireland. Sychem, with over 40 years of expertise in infection control and decontamination, provides distribution, expert consultancy, installation, UKAS-accredited validation, servicing, and maintenance for ABC Transfer's RTS products.
- RAVONA LtdcoreExclusive distributor appointment in Israel. RAVONA, established in 1962, is a prominent supplier of high-tech solutions in pharmaceuticals, food production, and electronics in Israel. Provides local expertise, distribution network, and customer support for ABC Transfer's sterile transfer systems.
- JMC Project Services LtdcoreExclusive agent appointment in Ireland. JMC Project Services is a wholly Irish-owned company offering equipment and services for Lifesciences Industries, representing companies specializing in GMP-regulated industries. Manages Paul Cuddy (Sales Director) and John McHugh (Managing Director).
- AMIRA SrlcoreExclusive distributor in Italy since early April 2024. Founded in 2003 by Angelo Delmiglio, AMIRA produces and distributes innovative solutions for micro-contamination control with Bioreset® and Easypass lines. Key player in V-PHP biodecontamination globally.
- Saksham Technologies Pvt. Ltd.coreABC Transfer's distributor in India. Saksham Technologies serves as platform for key decision-makers in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Present at PMEC India 2026.
- SKANcoreAmericas office partnership. SKAN manages ABC Transfer's Americas presence through office in Raleigh, NC under Brendan Bradley.
- Steri Japan Co., Ltd.coreABC Transfer's distributor in Japan. Represented by Yoshisada Hirabe. Present at Interphex Week Tokyo 2026.
- Pharma Components ApSregionalABC Transfer's distributor for Nordic Countries (Denmark). Represented by Anders Riel.
- Repassa Singapore Pte LtdregionalABC Transfer's distributor for South East Asia. Represented by Robin Owh.
- Aseptic MindregionalABC Transfer's distributor for Spain and Portugal. Represented by Alfred Terés. Present at Farmaforum 2026.
- Jerempli (Taipei) Co., LtdregionalABC Transfer's distributor in Taiwan. Represented by Chihyao Hsu.
- Nova EngineeringregionalABC Transfer's agent in Egypt. Represented by Ahmad Nabil.
- VimachemregionalABC Transfer's distributor in Greece. Represented by John Gkonis.
- Sychem LtdcoreABC Transfer's distributor in UK and Northern Ireland. Represented by Richard Clarke.
- Pharmaceutical and Isolator CompaniescoreABC Transfer was created in co-development with pharmaceutical manufacturers and isolator companies. Conducted feasibility study identifying over 50 improvement opportunities. Collaborated with 6 GMP industrial partners and 50 industrial experts.
- SKANcoreTechnical collaboration with SKAN on qualification testing of Alpha-Beta connection systems. SKAN provides isolator environments for product testing and validation studies.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
ABC Transfer competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Getinge: Swedish global medtech major with a broad pharma equipment portfolio including sterilizers, isolators, and transfer port systems under the Getinge and Maquet brands. Closest large incumbent to ABC Transfer's RTP category with overlapping sterile-transfer product lines and global direct-sales reach that ABC Transfer lacks.
- STERIS: US-based global sterilization and contamination control giant offering VHP decontamination, isolators, and sterile transfer components. Adjacent incumbent with overlapping pharma contamination control products and far larger global service infrastructure than ABC Transfer.
- Bioquell (Ecolab): Bioquell hydrogen peroxide bio-decontamination technology (now part of Ecolab Life Sciences) is integrated with many RTP and isolator systems. Indirectly competitive as contamination control infrastructure that ABC Transfer's products must interface with and validate against.
Direct peers
- SKAN AG: Swiss specialist in isolators, decontamination, and aseptic transfer systems — and ABC Transfer's actual channel partner in the Americas. SKAN develops competing and complementary RTP/alpha-beta port solutions for the same pharma fill-finish customers, with overlapping R&D in contamination control. Most directly comparable specialty competitor.
- Comecer: Italian (ATS Group) manufacturer of pharmaceutical containment, isolators, and rapid transfer port systems for aseptic processing. Direct head-to-head competitor in the RTP / alpha-beta port category serving the same sterile manufacturing customers across Europe.
- Telstar (azbil Group): Spanish-headquartered pharma containment and isolation technology company under azbil Group, offering transfer systems, isolators, and fill-finish integration. Operates in the same Annex 1 / sterile transfer niche as ABC Transfer, particularly strong in European pharma OEMs.
- DEC Group: Swiss specialist in contained material handling and transfer systems for pharmaceutical and fine chemical manufacturing. Offers competing contained transfer solutions that address similar Annex 1 contamination control requirements for pharma customers globally.
- ILC Dover: US-based manufacturer of flexible containment and single-use solutions including pharmaceutical sterile transfer and aseptic packaging systems. Comparable through its single-use flexible bag transfer products, which overlap with ABC Transfer's Betacleanbag offering for sterile material movement.
- Steriline: Italian aseptic filling line specialist that integrates its own RTP and rapid transfer port solutions into complete fill-finish equipment. Competes with ABC Transfer at the equipment-integration level, particularly for European injectable manufacturers specifying turnkey isolator + RTP packages.
Emerging players
- Hosokawa Micron: Japanese-headquartered specialist in powder handling, containment, and aseptic transfer solutions for pharmaceutical and high-potency applications. Competes with ABC Transfer in the containment / sterile transfer interface for advanced therapy and nanopowder manufacturing.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about ABC Transfer
What does ABC Transfer do?
ABC Transfer designs, manufactures, and distributes sterile transfer solutions (Rapid Transfer Systems/RTS) for pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing environments. Its core hardware portfolio comprises Alpha Ports (fixed units mounted on isolator/RABS walls), Beta Containers (reusable stainless steel mobile transfer containers), Betacleanbag single-use ported bags, and the ULTRA gloveless transfer system, all featuring the proprietary EasyGlide™ seal technology and designed for EU GMP Annex 1 compliance.
Is ABC Transfer a public or private company?
ABC Transfer is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was ABC Transfer founded?
ABC Transfer was founded in 2019. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is ABC Transfer based?
ABC Transfer is headquartered in Tours, France, in the Europe region.
How does ABC Transfer make money?
One revenue line is on record: rapid Transfer Port Systems Hardware Sales.
Who are ABC Transfer's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Getinge, STERIS and Bioquell (Ecolab). Direct peers are SKAN AG, Comecer, Telstar (azbil Group), DEC Group, ILC Dover and Steriline. Hosokawa Micron is listed as an emerging player.
Does ABC Transfer have an API?
No public API is recorded for ABC Transfer.
What industry is ABC Transfer in?
ABC Transfer's product category is Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAGABAL, Process Development & Tech Transfer Services (CDMO), with a secondary code of HLAAAKAF, Process Development & Tech Transfer Services (upstream/downstream). Its NAICS code is 33451 and its SIC code is 3841.