SBB

What SBB does

SBB, Inc. is a privately held, full-discipline engineering and design firm headquartered in Ipswich, Massachusetts, with manufacturing operations in Syracuse, New York. The company engineers, manufactures, and installs controlled environment systems for cleanrooms, with a product portfolio anchored by the proprietary Gorilla Grid Ceiling System and complemented by Process Isolators, Cell Fan Kits, and Modular Cleanroom Packages distributed in North America through the SBB Daldrop joint venture. Its custom-solutions line delivers specialized environmental control units — including -5°F quenching units, 500°F process cooling units, laser tube purge units, and 40,000–80,000 CFM make-up air units — capable of operating from -5°F to 500°F with contamination control down to 10 Part Per Billion, as demonstrated in projects at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, NASA's Orion program, Delphi Electronics, SUNY Nanotech, and Daldrop SHELMEQ pharmaceutical facilities.

Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales of engineered cleanroom products, professional engineering and design services for modular cleanroom deployment, and professional testing and certification services delivered through the wholly-owned SBB Testing and Certification, LLC subsidiary. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting the custom-engineered nature of each project. SBB goes to market via an enterprise field-sales motion: direct engagement with customer engineering teams, supported by downloadable technical sales sheets, parts catalogs, and case studies on the company website, and reinforced by vertical-specific project showcases in pharmaceutical/biotech (primary), defense and energy research, nanotechnology/advanced manufacturing, electronics/automotive, and aerospace/defense manufacturing. The company is founder-led by Chief Engineer Vincent Bongio and co-founder Michael Sullivan, with no disclosed external institutional investors, parent company, or acquisition activity.

Name

SBB

Legal name

SBB, Inc.

Website

https://sbbinc.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SBB, Inc. is a privately held engineering and design firm that engineers, manufactures, and installs controlled environment systems — cleanroom ceiling grids, process isolators, modular cleanrooms, and custom environmental control units — for pharmaceutical, aerospace, defense research, electronics, and nanotechnology customers across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cleanroom Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Thermal Controls & Building Management Systems (HVAC BMS) (IMAHAKAK)

Keywords

• Controlled environment engineering
• Cleanroom manufacturing
• Modular cleanroom systems
• Ceiling grid systems
• Process isolation equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Ipswich

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Cleanroom Products and Components: Sale of engineered cleanroom products including ceiling systems, process isolators, and environmental control equipment. Products are customized and engineered to meet specific project requirements in controlled environment applications.
2. Engineering and Design Services: Full discipline engineering and design services for controlled environment projects, including design, installation, and commissioning of modular cleanrooms.
3. Testing and Certification Services: Testing and certification services through SBB Testing and Certification, LLC subsidiary.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SBB engineers, manufactures, and installs controlled environment products for cleanrooms, including the Gorilla Grid Ceiling System, Process Isolators, Cell Fan Kits, and Modular Cleanroom Packages. The firm also designs and builds custom environmental control units for extreme temperature (-5°F to 500°F) and contamination-sensitive applications, and delivers testing and certification through its subsidiary.

Product overview

SBB Inc. is an engineered products company specializing in controlled environment solutions for cleanrooms. The portfolio centers on the Gorilla Grid Ceiling System as the primary product line, complemented by Process Isolator containment systems and Cell Fan Kit components. The company offers modular cleanroom packages for standardized deployments and custom engineering services for specialized applications. A separate subsidiary, SBB Testing and Certification Plus, provides validation and compliance testing. Products serve pharmaceutical, aerospace, research, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gorilla Grid: Ceiling system product line for cleanroom environments
• Process Isolator
• Cell Fan Kits

Products and services

• Gorilla Grid Ceiling System Modular ceiling grid system engineered for cleanroom environments, providing structural support and filtration integration for pharmaceutical, aerospace, and research applications.
• Process Isolator Isolation system for controlled manufacturing and research environments, providing containment and contamination control for sensitive processes in pharmaceutical and research settings.
• Cell Fan Kits Fan kit components for cleanroom ceiling systems, enabling air circulation and filtration in controlled environment applications.
• Modular Cleanroom Packages Pre-configured modular cleanroom systems combining ceiling, walls, and environmental controls for rapid deployment in pharmaceutical, biotech, and research facilities, including Daldrop SHELMEQ-based components for the North American market.
• Custom Control Environment Solutions Custom engineering and fabrication services for specialized controlled environment needs, including -5 Degree Quenching Units, 500 Degree Process Cooling Units, Laser Tube Purge Units, Cleanroom Energy Savings Upgrades, and 40,000 CFM Make Up Air Units.
• SBB Testing and Certification Plus Testing and certification services for cleanroom validation, supporting compliance with regulatory standards for controlled environments, delivered via the SBB Testing and Certification, LLC subsidiary.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% reduction in cleanroom energy use achieved through cleanroom energy savings upgrade using 80,000 and 40,000 CFM recirculation units

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DaldropcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBB Daldrop partnership works with North American clients to design, install and commission world class modular cleanrooms based on the Daldrop SHELMEQ and SHELMEQ Matrix cleanroom components and plant technologies. SBB serves as the North American partner for Daldrop's cleanroom solutions.
• SBB Testing and Certification, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated testing and certification subsidiary located at 89 Turnpike Rd., Ipswich, MA. Provides comprehensive testing and certification services for cleanroom and controlled environment systems, enabling integrated quality assurance for SBB projects.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• AES Clean Technology: Designs, builds, and certifies modular and stick-built cleanrooms for pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device customers. Closely mirrors SBB Daldrop's modular cleanroom delivery model and target verticals.
• Liberty Industries: Manufactures cleanroom equipment, including pass-throughs, air showers, and contamination-control hardware, and provides cleanroom design/build services. Comparable as a custom cleanroom component manufacturer competing in similar pharma/research accounts.
• Terra Universal: Manufactures cleanroom and laboratory equipment including ceiling systems, pass-throughs, and modular enclosures, and supplies contamination-control products to semiconductor, pharma, and research customers. Direct overlap with SBB's Gorilla Grid ceiling, isolators, and modular cleanroom product lines.
• Air Innovations: Specializes in controlled-environment HVAC and air-handling systems, including custom make-up air units and cleanroom-grade air management. Mirrors SBB's custom 40,000–80,000 CFM make-up air and recirculation engineering work.
• B.E.S. Cleanroom Systems: Designs, builds, and certifies turnkey cleanrooms for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and electronics manufacturers. Competes head-to-head with SBB Daldrop on integrated cleanroom delivery and validation.
• Atmos-Tech Industries: Manufactures cleanroom and contamination-control equipment, including air showers, pass-throughs, and modular wall/ceiling systems, with installation services. Highly comparable as a competing custom cleanroom equipment fabricator.
• Clean Air Products: Builds cleanroom ceilings, walls, fan-filter units, and turnkey cleanrooms for industrial and life-science customers. Direct overlap with SBB's ceiling, fan, and modular cleanroom offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Trane Technologies: Global HVAC and building management systems manufacturer serving commercial, industrial, and institutional customers. Competes with SBB on large-scale air-handling and building-controls contracts but lacks SBB's specialization in 10-PPB contamination-grade custom cleanroom equipment.
• Carrier Global: Major HVAC, refrigeration, and building automation manufacturer with broad industrial and commercial reach. Adjacent incumbent competing for general-purpose air-handling and controls work in commercial and institutional facilities.

Others

• Daldrop + Dr. Ing. St. GbR: German cleanroom technology firm and licensor behind the SHELMEQ/Matrix platform. SBB's North American JV partner; also a comparable in the global modular cleanroom market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sullivan-bazinet-bongio-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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