What Bio-Circle Surface Technology does

Bio-Circle Surface Technology AG is a privately held, family-owned Swiss industrial cleaning solutions company operating for over 40 years under the "Making Green Work" sustainability philosophy. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes cleaning machines and chemical agents for industrial B2B customers across Switzerland and select international markets, with a stated focus on replacing solvent-based cleaning with biological and aqueous alternatives. Its core technology is white biotechnology — aerobic microorganisms operating at 36-41°C in closed-loop wash basins that biodegrade oils, fats, and hydrocarbons into carbon dioxide and water, extending cleaner service life by approximately 10x relative to conventional systems. Proprietary iSi-Technologie adds IoT-style telemetry for fill level, temperature, and cleaner condition monitoring on the BIO-CIRCLE GT-i brush wash basin line.

The product portfolio spans roughly 15 chemical families (CB 100, BIO-CIRCLE L, FT Final Touch, FOR CLEAN, ALUSTAR, E-WELD, PROLAQ L, STAR, E-NOX, Master Mould, OMNI, UNO, Power Cleaner, Rauchharz Entferner, 3D-Druck) and 10 machine platforms (BIO-CIRCLE Pinselwaschtische, HP & HP VIGO high-pressure washers, PROLAQ paint gun cleaners, CLEAN BOX mobile units, AUTRASYS reusable spray systems, HTW hot water washers, BIO-CIRCLE TURBO, RWR pipe cleaning systems, ultrasonic cleaners, and PlattenPhasenTrenner phase separators). The company also distributes Metaflux technical sprays and lubricants under a strategic partnership and has begun offering contract cleaning (Lohnreinigung) as a service.

Revenue is generated through direct equipment sales, consumable chemical sales at unit prices ranging from CHF 155 (BIO-CIRCLE L) to CHF 400+ (PROLAQ L 400), machine leasing and rental (RWR), contract cleaning services, and equipment testing/validation. The go-to-market is sales-led B2B with a direct online shop for Swiss commercial customers, personalized on-site consultation, and participation in industry trade fairs. Named enterprise customers include Rhätische Bahn, Pilatus Flugzeugwerke, Jungfraubahnen, Thermoplan, Swiss Steel Group, VBZ (Zurich public transport), Coca-Cola Hellenic, and Schweizer Salinen — spanning rail, aviation, steel, beverage, salt production, and precision manufacturing verticals.

Name

Bio-Circle Surface Technology

Legal name

Bio-Circle Surface Technology AG

Website

https://bio-circle.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bio-Circle Surface Technology AG is a privately held Swiss family-owned industrial cleaning company that designs biological and aqueous cleaning machines, chemicals, and services for B2B customers in rail, aviation, manufacturing, and metalworking, replacing solvent-based cleaning with microorganism-based closed-loop systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cleaning Solutions

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing (325612)

SIC

Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Hard Surface & Multi-Purpose Cleaners (All-purpose, Floor, Bathroom, Kitchen) (CRADAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Produce Wash & Food-Contact Surface Dish Cleaning Solutions (CRAJABAI)

Keywords

• Industrial cleaning chemicals
• Parts washing equipment
• Biological cleaning systems
• VOC-free cleaners
• Industrial degreasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Gütersloh

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial cleaning machines: Sale of industrial cleaning equipment including brush wash basins (BIO-CIRCLE GT), high-pressure washers (HP & HP VIGO), paint gun cleaners (PROLAQ), automatic washers (HTW, TURBO), and tube cleaning systems (RWR).
2. Cleaning chemicals and solutions: Sale of biological and chemical cleaning products including CB 100 family, BIO-CIRCLE L family, PROLAQ L family, FT Final Touch family, FOR CLEAN family, ALUSTAR family, and specialized cleaners.
3. Services (contract cleaning, leasing, testing): Lohnreinigung (contract cleaning) service, machine leasing, device testing, equipment service, and RWR rental services.
4. Metaflux products: Sale of Metaflux brand technical sprays, industrial adhesives, corrosion protection, and lubricants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bio-Circle Surface Technology AG is a Swiss manufacturer and supplier of industrial cleaning systems for B2B customers. The company produces biological and VOC-free cleaning chemicals (BIO-CIRCLE L, CB 100, FOR CLEAN, ALUSTAR, FT, E-WELD, PROLAQ L, E-NOX and other families), industrial washing machines (brush wash basins, high-pressure units, paint gun cleaners, ultrasonic devices, hot water parts washers, pipe cleaning systems), abrasive products, and complementary services including contract cleaning (Lohnreinigung) and equipment leasing.

Product overview

Bio-Circle Surface Technology is a Swiss industrial cleaning solutions company operating for over 40 years, organized under the 'Making Green Work' philosophy. Its product portfolio is organized into two main pillars: (1) Cleaning Machines and (2) Cleaning Agents/Chemicals, complemented by a third-party brand (Metaflux). The machine lineup includes: BIO-CIRCLE Pinselwaschtische (GT-i series with iSi smart monitoring), BIO-CIRCLE HP & HP VIGO (high-pressure washers), PROLAQ System (paint gun cleaners), CLEAN BOX Family (mobile washers), AUTRASYS (reusable spray system), HTW Hot Water Washing Machines, BIO-CIRCLE TURBO (combined manual/automatic), RWR/RWR-KST (pipe cleaning), Ultrasonic Cleaners, and PlattenPhasenTrenner (phase separators). The chemical range includes: CB 100 Family (degreasers with Nature Boost), BIO-CIRCLE L Family (surfactant cleaners with microorganisms, VOC-free, NSF certified), FT - Final Touch Family (fast-drying solvent replacements), FOR CLEAN Family (universal industrial cleaners), ALUSTAR Family (aluminum cleaners), E-WELD Family (weld seam cleaners), PROLAQ L Family (paint removers), STAR Family, E-NOX Family, MASTER MOULD, OMNI, UNO, POWER CLEANER, RAUCHHARZ ENTFERNER, 3D-DRUCK, and Metaflux (technical sprays/adhesives, 30+ products). The company also offers industrial solutions by sector (plastics, metalworking, mobility, maintenance) and services including contract cleaning (Lohnreinigung), equipment testing, rental (RWR), and leasing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Metaflux: Technical sprays and industrial adhesives brand for metalworking applications
• PROLAQ
• BIO-CIRCLE GT
• BIO-CIRCLE L
• CB 100
• iSi-Technology
• CLEAN BOX
• HTW
• RWR
• FOR CLEAN
• ALUSTAR
• FT - Final Touch
• STAR
• E-WELD
• E-NOX

Products and services

• BIO-CIRCLE Pinselwaschtische (GT-i Series) Brush wash basin product family (GT-i Series) used by industrial customers for manual parts washing and surface cleaning with BIO-CIRCLE cleaning fluids.
• BIO-CIRCLE HP and HP VIGO High-Pressure Cleaning Units High-pressure cleaning units (HP and HP VIGO) for industrial parts washing, designed for use with BIO-CIRCLE cleaning fluids in workshops and production environments.
• PROLAQ System (Paint Gun Cleaner) Paint gun cleaning system using a closed-loop aqueous process with 3-stage filtration, intended for paint shops and coating operations to reduce solvent consumption and waste.
• CLEAN BOX Family Mobile washer family offering flexible, location-independent parts cleaning for industrial users needing portable cleaning solutions.
• AUTRASYS Reusable Spray System Reusable spray system designed for application of cleaning or release agents, used as a more sustainable alternative to disposable aerosol cans in industrial environments.
• HTW Hot Water Parts Washing Machine Automatic hot water parts washing machine for industrial cleaning operations, designed to clean heavily soiled parts using heated aqueous cleaning solutions.
• BIO-CIRCLE TURBO Combined Manual/Automatic Washer Combined manual and automatic parts washer that integrates brush washing and automated cleaning in a single BIO-CIRCLE unit for industrial users.
• RWR and RWR-KST Pipe Cleaning Systems Pipe cleaning systems (RWR and RWR-KST) used by industrial customers to clean process pipes and components; available for purchase and rental.
• Ultrasonic Cleaning Devices Ultrasonic cleaning devices for precision cleaning of small or complex parts in industrial maintenance and production environments.
• PlattenPhasenTrenner (PPT) Phase Separator Plate phase separator used to separate oil and water phases from industrial cleaning effluent, supporting closed-loop and waste-minimized cleaning operations.
• BIO-CIRCLE For U Parts Washing Station New BIO-CIRCLE parts washing station targeted at industrial customers as the latest addition to the company's machine portfolio, intended for use with BIO-CIRCLE cleaning fluids.
• CB 100 Family (Ready-to-Use Degreasers) Ready-to-use degreaser product family offered as a VOC-free, labeling-free cleaning chemistry for industrial parts washing and degreasing.
• BIO-CIRCLE L Family (Microorganism Surfactant Cleaners) Surfactant-based cleaning fluid family that uses microorganisms to biodegrade oils, greases, and contaminants in BIO-CIRCLE wash systems for industrial customers.
• FT - Final Touch Family (Fast-Drying Solvent Replacements) Fast-drying cleaning fluid family designed as a replacement for conventional solvents in industrial surface and parts cleaning, with VOC-free labeling-free formulations.
• FOR CLEAN Family (Universal Cleaners) Universal cleaner family for general industrial cleaning, suitable across multiple applications and substrates for industrial customers.
• ALUSTAR Family (Aluminum Cleaners) Specialty cleaner family formulated for aluminum substrates, used by industrial customers for cleaning aluminum parts and components.
• E-WELD Family (Weld Seam Cleaners) Cleaner family designed for cleaning and pickling weld seams on stainless steel, used by industrial welding and fabrication customers.
• PROLAQ L Family (Paint and Coating Removers) Liquid product family formulated for removal of paints, coatings, and lacquers, used in industrial paint shop and PROLAQ cleaning systems.
• STAR Family (Hot Water Parts Washing Cleaners) Cleaner family formulated for use in hot water parts washing machines such as the HTW, supporting industrial hot water cleaning operations.
• E-NOX Family (Stainless Steel Cleaners) Cleaner family designed for cleaning and finishing stainless steel surfaces in industrial maintenance and production environments.
• MASTER MOULD Family (Mold Cleaning Chemicals) Cleaner family formulated for industrial mold cleaning, used by plastics processors and other mold-intensive manufacturers.
• OMNI Family (Multi-Purpose Cleaners) Multi-purpose cleaner family intended for broad industrial cleaning use cases across production and maintenance.
• UNO Family (Single-Product Cleaners) Single-product cleaner family for targeted industrial cleaning tasks, formulated as individual SKUs for specific use cases.
• POWER CLEANER Family (Heavy-Duty Cleaners) Heavy-duty cleaner family designed for demanding industrial cleaning applications requiring stronger cleaning performance.
• RAUCHHARZ ENTFERNER Family (Smoke Resin Removers) Cleaner family designed to remove smoke resin deposits from industrial equipment and components.
• 3D-DRUCK Family (3D Printing Cleaners) Cleaner family formulated for post-processing of 3D-printed parts in industrial additive manufacturing operations.
• Metaflux Sprays and Special Products Spray and specialty product line from Metaflux, distributed by Bio-Circle for industrial maintenance applications.
• Welding and Grinding Abrasive Products Abrasive product line (including flap discs and fiber discs) for welding and grinding surface preparation applications sold to industrial customers.
• Lohnreinigung (Contract Cleaning Service) Outsourced contract cleaning service where Bio-Circle cleans industrial customer parts on their behalf, launched in 2025 as a complement to the company's chemical and equipment offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cleaning liquid service life extended by approximately 10x through biological degradation and 3-stage filtration
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MetafluxcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership with Metaflux, a leading manufacturer of technical sprays, industrial adhesives, and lubrication technology. Metaflux products are distributed through Bio-Circle and include over 30 technical spray products developed for metalworking and other industries. The partnership combines decades of expertise and innovation for advanced lubrication and protection solutions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BvL Oberflächentechnik GmbH: German manufacturer of industrial parts cleaning systems (water-based and solvent-based washers, including ultrasonic and spray units) serving automotive, metalworking, and industrial maintenance. Closely comparable in product category, customer base, and combined machine-plus-chemistry business model.
• Ecoclean (Dürr AG): Industrial parts cleaning equipment manufacturer with aqueous and solvent-based systems, serving automotive, aerospace, and general industry. Direct competitor in industrial cleaning machinery with overlapping technologies (spray, immersion, ultrasonic) and customer verticals.
• MAP Dr. Menz - Umweltanalytik: German company providing biological/aqueous industrial cleaning solutions and parts washing equipment for manufacturing and maintenance. Very comparable niche positioning on bio-based cleaning chemistry targeting Swiss/German industrial customers.
• Pero AG: Manufacturer of industrial aqueous and solvent parts-cleaning systems with installed base in automotive and metalworking. Comparable in product category (industrial washers + chemistry bundles) and central-European customer base.
• Eurotec GmbH / Höckh Metall-Reinigungsanlagen: German industrial parts cleaning equipment manufacturer offering spray, immersion, and ultrasonic washing systems for metalworking OEMs. Comparable machine product category and central-European industrial customer base.
• Elma Schmidbauer GmbH: Manufacturer of industrial ultrasonic cleaning devices and chemistry for precision parts cleaning in watchmaking, medical, and electronics. Comparable in ultrasonic technology, water-based chemistry, and Swiss/German precision-industry exposure.

Broad incumbents

• Diversey (now Solenis): Global provider of hygiene, infection prevention, and industrial cleaning solutions (chemicals, equipment, services). Overlaps with Bio-Circle's industrial cleaning chemistry line and broad B2B customer base across food service and manufacturing.
• Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Industrial Cleaning): Major chemical manufacturer with an industrial cleaning/adhesive technology portfolio serving manufacturing and maintenance worldwide. Overlaps with Bio-Circle's degreaser and surface treatment chemistries and large enterprise customers.
• Ecolab Inc. Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection-prevention solutions including industrial cleaning chemicals, equipment, and services for food and beverage, manufacturing, and transportation. Comparable NSF food-safety and large-enterprise B2B sales model.

Emerging players

• Bio-Chem Cleaning Solutions: Canadian bio-based cleaning chemistry specialist for industrial and commercial applications. Comparable bio-based positioning but smaller scale and primarily North American footprint rather than Bio-Circle's Swiss/European focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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