What Tuttnauer does

Tuttnauer is a 100-year-old, Israeli-headquartered global manufacturer of sterilization and infection control equipment, founded in 1925 by Aaron Tuttnauer in Haifa and now operating as a private company under Fortissimo Capital since 2017. The company's core technology spans steam sterilization autoclaves (chamber volumes from 7.5L tabletop to 1,010L hospital CSSD units), Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP) low-temperature plasma sterilizers under the PlazMax brand (47-162L, sub-55°C operation, 32-48 minute cycles for heat-sensitive medical equipment), and thermal washer-disinfectors under the TIVA and Revo lines (65-430L with HEPA filtration). Supporting the equipment base are drying and warming cabinets, SONICA ultrasonic cleaners, sealing machines, water distillers, and a consumables portfolio (biological and chemical indicators, H2O2 sterilizing agent, Bowie-Dick test kits, sterilization pouches and rolls) extended vertically via the 2021 E.C.S. partial acquisition. T-Connect is a cloud-based IoT software platform providing paperless documentation, device diagnostics, cycle history, alerts, and remote service support, secured by Check Point Quantum IoT Protect.

Tuttnauer serves four primary end-markets: hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (sterile processing departments and operating rooms), dental clinics, life-science and research laboratories, and veterinary practices, with industrial applications as a secondary segment. The business model is anchored on one-time hardware sales (quote-based, with multi-year contracts for large hospital CSSD deployments) complemented by recurring consumables revenue and 24/7 worldwide maintenance and repair services. Products are manufactured across Haifa (Israel), China (since 2008), and Hungary (since 2021/2022) using advanced robotic technology, with R&D cooperation with leading universities and research institutes.

The go-to-market relies on a hybrid channel: a global network of over 200 (and per other sources, over 1,200) authorized distributors and service technicians across 140-150+ countries, supplemented by direct enterprise field sales teams and regional heads of sales for hospital and large healthcare accounts, plus a service portal (service.tuttnauer.com) for distributor parts and consumables access. The product portfolio is qualified against an extensive stack of medical-device certifications (ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Parts 820 and 11, CE Medical Device Mark, MDD 93/42/EC, ASME, PED, EN 13060, ISO 15883, EN 60601, ANSI/AAMI ST55), which constitute a significant regulatory barrier to entry and underpin the company's positioning with hospital, dental, and laboratory customers worldwide.

Name

Tuttnauer

Legal name

Tuttnauer

Website

https://tuttnauer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Tuttnauer is a 100-year-old Israeli-headquartered manufacturer of steam autoclaves, VHP plasma sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, drying cabinets, and sterilization consumables serving hospitals, dental clinics, laboratories, and veterinary practices in 140+ countries through 200+ distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Sterilization Equipment

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843)

akta.pro primary industry

Sterilization Equipment & Systems (Autoclaves, Low-Temp, ETO, H2O2, UV) (HLAHANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sterilization Consumables & Packaging (Wraps, Pouches, Indicators, Trays/Containers) (HLAHANAC), Sterilization, Infection Control & PPE (Autoclaves, Disinfectants, Barriers) (HLAMAFAH)

Keywords

• Autoclave sterilizer manufacturing
• Medical sterilization equipment
• Washer-disinfectors
• Infection control products
• Steam sterilizers

Headquarters

HQ city

Breda

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Autoclave and Sterilizer Sales: Manufacture and sale of steam autoclaves, plasma sterilizers, and low-temperature sterilizers for medical, dental, laboratory, and veterinary applications. Includes tabletop, medium, and large hospital sterilizers with various chamber sizes from 7.5 to 1010 liters.
2. Washer-Disinfectors: Production and sale of TIVA and Revo washer-disinfectors for washing, disinfecting, and drying medical instruments.
3. Consumables: Biological indicators, chemical indicators, cleaning indicators, H2O2 sterilizing agents, Bowie & Dick test kits, pouches, rolls, and chamber cleaning materials.
4. Professional Services: Equipment planning, design, installation, consultation, and feasibility studies for sterilization projects of all sizes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tuttnauer manufactures and sells autoclave sterilizers, low-temperature plasma sterilizers, thermal washer-disinfectors, drying cabinets, and related consumables for healthcare, dental, laboratory, and veterinary applications. The product portfolio spans tabletop units (7.5–85 L), mid-range and large hospital CSSD autoclaves (up to 1010 L), VHP plasma sterilizers, and a connected software platform (T-Connect).

Product overview

Tuttnauer is a global manufacturer and provider of sterilization and infection control equipment founded in 1925, serving medical, dental, laboratory, and veterinary markets through over 200 distributors in more than 140 countries. The product portfolio is organized as a multi-segment offering centered on autoclave sterilizers and washer-disinfectors. The core product lines include Hospital Sterilizers & Washers (large CSSD autoclaves from 250-1010L and TIVA washer-disinfectors from 65-430L), Tabletop Autoclaves (7.5-85L Class B/S/N models including T-Top, T-Edge, M/MK, and EA/EKA series), Low Temperature Plasma Sterilization (PlazMax 47-162L hydrogen peroxide systems), and Laboratory Autoclaves (T-Lab Eco vertical, ELV-D vertical, EL-D benchtop, and large floor-standing models from 23-610L). Supporting equipment includes Drying & Warming Cabinets (Dry-Ans, Dry-INS, Dry-LIN), GS and HSG Economic autoclave lines, and tvet veterinary autoclaves. The T-Connect IoT software platform provides connectivity and workflow management across devices. The comprehensive consumables and accessories portfolio includes biological and chemical indicators, cleaning materials (Chamber Brite, T-System Clean), H2O2 sterilizing agent, Bowie-Dick test kits, sterilization packaging, incubators, ultrasonic cleaners, sealing machines, water distillers, and bedpan washers. The company also operates regional offices in the US, UK, China, India, and Europe, with recent acquisitions including AT-OS (washer disinfectors) in 2018, Prestige Medical Limited UK in 2018, and E.C.S. (sterile routine control consumables) in 2022.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PlazMax: Low temperature plasma sterilizer using vaporized hydrogen peroxide technology for heat-sensitive medical equipment.
• T-Connect
• T-Lab Eco
• TIVA
• SONICA
• EcoWater

Products and services

• Hospital Sterilizers & Washers Large hospital-grade steam sterilizers and washer-disinfectors for Central Sterile Services Departments (CSSD), including horizontal autoclaves ranging from 250 to 1010 liters for hospital sterile processing.
• Tabletop Autoclaves Compact benchtop steam sterilizers with chamber sizes from 7.5 to 85 liters for medical clinics, outpatient care, and dental practices, available in Class B, Class S, and Class N configurations.
• TIVA Washer-Disinfectors Automated washing, disinfecting, and drying equipment for medical instruments, available in models ranging from 65 to 430 liters with various door configurations and DIN basket capacities.
• PlazMax Low Temperature Plasma Sterilizer Hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilizer for heat-sensitive medical equipment, operating at temperatures under 55°C with chamber sizes from 47 to 162 liters for operating rooms and Sterile Processing Departments.
• Drying & Warming Cabinets Energy-efficient cabinets for drying surgical instruments, anesthesia circuits, and warming linens and blankets in hospitals and medical centers, with 365-liter capacity models.
• T-Connect IoT Software Cloud-based IoT software platform for smart clinics that provides paperless documentation, device diagnostics, troubleshooting, cycle history monitoring, and remote service support for sterilization devices.
• T-Lab Eco Laboratory Autoclave Vertical floor-standing laboratory autoclave in 60 and 85 liter capacities designed for educational institutions and research facilities with essential features for glassware, pipette, and metal utensil sterilization.
• ELV-D Line Laboratory Autoclaves Vertical top-loading laboratory autoclaves ranging from 31 to 160 liters with advanced cycle programs for life sciences including biohazard waste sterilization, agar preparation, and liquid cooling options.
• EL-D Line Benchtop Laboratory Autoclaves Benchtop laboratory sterilizers from 28 to 160 liters for liquids, pipettes, glass, instruments, and biohazard waste sterilization in research settings.
• Large Laboratory Autoclaves Floor-standing laboratory steam autoclaves with 250 to 610 liter chambers for large-scale laboratory sterilization needs.
• T-Edge Autoclaves Class B autoclaves with maximum performance in minimum space, designed to save time and significantly improve productivity for dental and medical practices.
• M and MK Semi-Automatic Autoclaves Affordable semi-automatic sterilizers with 7.5 to 85 liter chamber volumes for clinics that need quality and reliability without advanced features.
• tvet Veterinary Autoclaves Tabletop sterilizers for veterinary clinics including tvet 9Mi (19L) and T-Edge Vet 11 (27L) for safe, dependable, and economical veterinary office sterilization.
• SONICA Ultrasonic Cleaners Ultrasonic cleaning equipment available in 3 to 90 liter capacities for effective removal of hard deposits from instruments using high-power ultrasound.
• Revo & Revo Pro Bedpan Washers Bedpan washer-disinfectors for washing and disinfecting human waste containers in nursing homes, clinics, and hospital departments with various program options.
• Biological Indicators Spore-based process control indicators for steam and plasma sterilization validation, containing viable microorganisms to verify sterilization efficacy.
• Chemical Indicators Chemical indicators for sterilization monitoring, cleaning performance tests, and routine control of sterilization and cleaning processes.
• H2O2 Sterilizing Agent Hydrogen peroxide sterilizing agent for Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP) plasma sterilization processing in PlazMax sterilizers.
• Sterilization Pouches & Rolls Sterilization packaging to ensure reliable protection of medical devices against contamination for sterilization and storage.
• Professional Sterilization Services Equipment planning, design, installation, consultation, and feasibility studies for sterilization projects of all sizes, including 24/7 worldwide maintenance and repair services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces up to 99% of substances found in tap water with water distiller
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and strategic.

• E.C.S.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partial acquisition in 2021 of E.C.S., manufacturer of sterile routine control consumables, expanding Tuttnauer's consumables offerings.
• AT-OScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partial acquisition in 2018 of AT-OS, manufacturer of washer disinfectors, strengthening Tuttnauer's product portfolio in the washer-disinfector segment.
• Prestige Medical Limited UKmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Acquisition of Prestige Medical Limited UK in 2018, expanding Tuttnauer's presence and capabilities in the UK market.
• Check Point Software TechnologiesmajorTechnology or IntegrationT-Connect system is protected by Check Point Quantum IoT Protect Nano Agent. Check Point is a leading provider of cyber security solutions protecting over 100,000 organizations globally.
• Leading Universities and Research InstitutesstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerR&D cooperation with leading universities and research institutes on large-scale joint projects to develop cutting-edge methods and integrate them into Tuttnauer products.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• STERIS: STERRIS is the largest global sterilization and infection prevention company, offering steam, low-temperature, and washer-disinfector systems alongside sterility assurance services; it directly overlaps Tuttnauer's autoclave and washer-disinfector portfolio but at much greater scale across hospital and life-science customers.
• Getinge: Getinge's Infection Control business supplies hospital steam sterilizers, low-temperature sterilizers, and washer-disinfectors — a near-identical product set to Tuttnauer — and competes head-to-head on global hospital CSSD contracts.
• Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP, Johnson & Johnson): ASP is the dominant low-temperature hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilization player via the STERRAD system, directly competing with Tuttnauer's PlazMax in heat-sensitive endoscope and OR Sterile Processing reprocessing.
• Midmark Corporation: Midmark is a US-based dental and medical equipment manufacturer offering sterilization and instrument-processing solutions alongside a much broader dental cabinetry/range, relevant as a competitor in Tuttnauer's fastest-growing dental segment.

Direct peers

• Belimed: Belimed (owned by Triton Partners) manufactures large hospital steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, and consumables with a multi-decade global footprint — the most directly comparable mid-sized competitor to Tuttnauer across CSSD and sterile processing.
• Matachana: Matachana is a Spanish manufacturer of steam and low-temperature sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, and sterile consumables targeting hospitals, pharmacies, and laboratories — closely mirroring Tuttnauer's portfolio breadth and mid-market positioning.
• CISA (Steelco / CISA Group): CISA Group (part of Miele's Steelco) designs hospital-grade steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, and endoscope reprocessors with deep presence in European hospital procurement, making it a direct head-to-head competitor to Tuttnauer.
• Miele Professional: Miele Professional produces laboratory and medical washer-disinfectors and large-capacity laboratory autoclaves, overlapping directly with Tuttnauer's TIVA/Revo washer-disinfector lines and ELV-D laboratory autoclaves.
• Steelco (Miele Group): Steelco specializes in large hospital steam sterilizers and washer-disinfectors serving CSSDs and laboratories, forming the medical division of Miele Professional and competing directly with Tuttnauer's hospital autoclave segment.

Emerging players

• Celitron Medical Technologies: Celitron is a Hungarian manufacturer of steam sterilizers and medical waste treatment systems for hospitals and laboratories; a smaller regional autoclave maker competing in similar tender environments within Europe and emerging markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance22 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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