STEQ America

Name

STEQ America

Legal name

STEQ America LLC

Website

https://steqamerica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Equipment

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Sterile & Aseptic Medical Packaging (Pouches, Wraps, Sterile Barriers) (IMALAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sterilization Consumables & Packaging (Wraps, Pouches, Indicators, Trays/Containers) (HLAHANAC), Aseptic, Barrier & Retort Packaging Components Manufacturing (IMANAEAJ)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment
• Biotech equipment distribution
• Aseptic processing solutions
• CGMP washing systems
• Packaging inspection equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Distribution: STEQ America generates revenue through the sale and distribution of advanced pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing equipment sourced from European manufacturers. The company provides comprehensive lifecycle support including installation, maintenance, and after-sales service as part of their value proposition.
2. After-Sales Service and Support: Ongoing service, maintenance, and technical support for installed equipment, providing recurring revenue from existing customer base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

STEQ America is a US-based value-added distributor that sells and supports advanced European pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing equipment. Its portfolio spans cGMP washing systems, barrier isolation technology, rapid transfer ports, blow-fill-seal equipment, aseptic fill-finish machines, steam sterilizers, container closure integrity testing and visual inspection solutions, glove integrity testing systems, and Type 90 fire-resistant safety storage cabinets. The company also provides installation, validation, and after-sales lifecycle service across the US market.

Product overview

STEQ America is a US-based distributor of advanced pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing equipment sourced from leading European manufacturers. The product portfolio is organized into three categories: Washing (cGMP washers including W200EVO, 2CLEAN, and M-Line high-pressure systems), Manufacturing (aseptic fill-finish machines, blow-fill-seal equipment, isolation technology isolators, packaging inspection and integrity testing solutions, rapid transfer ports, steam sterilizers, pharmaceutical testing equipment, and AGLTS 2 glove testing system), and Storage (Düperthal Type 90 fire-proof safety cabinets for flammable liquids and lithium-ion batteries including Classic, Standard Battery, and HPLC Service Station lines). The company provides sales and comprehensive lifecycle support including installation and maintenance services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• cGMP Washing Solutions Mechanized cGMP-compliant washing systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing environments, including W200EVO, 2CLEAN IBC Contact Part Washer, and M-Line mobile high-pressure washer (up to 1015 PSI/70 bar) for clean-in-place and clean-out-of-place applications. Distributed to US pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• Aseptic Fill-Finish Machines Aseptic processing equipment for pharmaceutical fill-finish operations ensuring sterile product filling, distributed to US pharma manufacturers.
• Blow Fill Seal Equipment Blow-fill-seal equipment for manufacturing pharmaceutical containers in a continuous automated sterile closed system, for sterile liquid pharmaceuticals in ampoules and containers.
• ISOCARE Sterility Testing Isolator Sterility testing isolator by Tema Sinergie providing a controlled environment for pharmaceutical sterility testing applications.
• ASEPTICARE Multipurpose Isolator Multipurpose barrier isolator by Tema Sinergie for aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• ISOCELL Advanced cGMP Isolator cGMP-compliant isolator by Tema Sinergie specifically designed for cell therapy applications in biotechnology manufacturing.
• Packaging Inspection and Integrity Solutions Complete container closure integrity testing (CCIT) and visual inspection equipment including LDB-Pro, IVB Flex, LF-SMH, Laser EXP, LVA 600, and PK series (PK-A, PK-V, PK-VF, PK-VIS, PK-VS, PK-SY) for leak detection, headspace gas analysis, and AI/neural-network-based automated visual inspection of vials, syringes, BFS containers, and IV bags.
• Pharmaceutical Testing Equipment Testing solutions for pharmaceutical quality control including container closure integrity testing, vacuum decay method, headspace gas analysis, and visual inspection systems.
• RTP Ports (Rapid Transfer Ports) Rapid transfer systems including Alpha Ports, Beta Equipment, CSU Beta Bags, and Drawer and Rail Systems for aseptic material transfer in isolator environments, sourced from castus GmbH.
• cGMP Steam Sterilizers Steam sterilization equipment including Combipro (combination sterilizers), Aquapro (water spray sterilizers), Ventipro (steam-air mixture sterilizers), and Steripro (vacuum steam sterilizers) for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• AGLTS 2 Automatic Glove Leak Testing System Fully automatic GMP-compliant glove integrity testing system with glove life cycle management, on-board calibration, 10-inch touch screen, LDAP network integration, and RFID glove recognition for pharmaceutical isolators, launched in 2023.
• HPLC Service Station (Active Storage Disposal Line) Type 90 fire-proof safety storage cabinet by Düperthal for active collection and storage of HPLC waste and flammable liquids, with 90-minute fire protection, PTFE hose, and automatic door closure.
• Classic XL Type 90 Safety Cabinet Passive storage cabinet by Düperthal for flammable liquids with 1195mm width, 2080mm height, 90-minute fire protection per DIN EN 14470-1, one-hand wing door technology, and four powder-coated storage shelves.
• Classic M Type 90 Safety Cabinet Compact passive storage cabinet by Düperthal with 595mm width, 595mm depth, 2080mm height, maximum 20-litre container capacity, four storage shelves, and 90-minute fire protection.
• Standard Battery M Type 90 Safety Cabinet Safety storage cabinet by Düperthal specifically designed for safe storage and charging of lithium-ion batteries, Type-tested by MPA/TÜV SÜD according to DIN EN 14470-1 with 90-minute fire protection and automatic door closure in case of fire.
• Equipment Installation, Validation, and After-Sales Service Comprehensive US-based lifecycle support services for distributed pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing equipment, including installation, validation, qualification, ongoing maintenance, and technical support. Provided as part of the equipment sale or under multi-year contracts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment can achieve testing speeds of up to 1000 containers per minute for vacuum decay leak testing
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PiercancoreTechnology or Integration · 17 July 2024STEQ America partnered with Piercan, a global leader headquartered in France with over 70 years in the market for manufacture of containment gloves for isolators. Piercan produces high-quality gloves for RABS, biosafety cabinets, gloveboxes, and isolators, supported by ISO 9001 certification. The partnership addresses the growing demand for advanced aseptic processing solutions driven by isolator technology implementation intensifying by over 250%.
• Bonfiglioli EngineeringcoreTechnology or Integration · 21 September 2023STEQ America announced a strategic partnership with Bonfiglioli Engineering, a worldwide leader in delivering quality control solutions for packaging requirements across industries. The partnership provides access to visual inspection systems, leak detection equipment, assembly line solutions, and other cutting-edge equipment for Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology markets, enhancing quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
• TEMA SinergiecoreTechnology or Integration · 28 March 2022STEQ America partnered with TEMA Sinergie, an Italian pioneer and world leader in the design and manufacture of isolators and equipment for Nuclear and Life Science markets since 1985. The partnership brings sterility testing isolators, high containment isolators, isolators for aseptic processes, and glove integrity testing to the US market. STEQ leverages over 20 years of experience in commercialization and after-sales service of isolators and bio-decontamination technologies.
• castus GmbH & Co. KGcoreTechnology or Integration · 9 August 2021STEQ America announced an exclusive commercial relationship with castus, an award-winning German company renowned for excellence in manufacturing rapid transfer systems (RTP) and component processing systems (CPS). The partnership combines castus's isolator transfer port technology with STEQ's US-based technical support and customer knowledge. STEQ handles sales and after-sales service for the entire castus product line.
• IWT PharmacoreTechnology or IntegrationIWT Pharma, a division of Tecniplast, has been a pioneer in design, development, and industrialization of industry-benchmark mechanized washing systems for over 26 years. Their European engineering provides fully validated cGMP compliant washing systems including product contact parts washers, high-pressure impingement systems up to 70 bar/1015 PSI, and cabinet washers for pharmaceutical cleaning applications.
• Dueperthal (Düperthal)coreTechnology or IntegrationDüperthal Sicherheitstechnik GmbH & Co. KG is a leading manufacturer of fire-proof safety storage cabinets with over 40 years of experience in fire and environmental protection. STEQ America is the exclusive supplier of Düperthal products in North America. Their Type 90 cabinets provide 90-minute fire protection and meet DIN EN 14470-1 standards.
• BonfigliolicoreTechnology or IntegrationBonfiglioli Engineering is featured as a partner providing quality control and packaging inspection solutions including vacuum decay leak testing, headspace gas analysis, and automatic visual inspection systems for pharmaceutical packaging.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Körber (Pharma Packaging): German industrial group supplying inspection, packaging, and processing equipment for pharmaceutical manufacturers, directly competing in container closure integrity testing and visual inspection.
• Steris: Large global provider of sterilization, infection prevention, and pharmaceutical processing equipment, directly overlapping with STEQ's sterilizer and aseptic processing product lines for pharma/biotech manufacturers.
• Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): Major manufacturer of pharmaceutical processing and packaging machinery including fill-finish, lyophilization, and isolation systems, competing directly with the equipment lines STEQ distributes from European OEMs.
• IMA Group: Italian global leader in pharmaceutical processing and packaging machinery, offering fill-finish, isolation, and inspection solutions that compete with TEMA Sinergie and Bonfiglioli systems STEQ represents.
• GEA: Diversified industrial equipment manufacturer with a substantial pharmaceutical processing and separation business, competing in aseptic processing and pharma manufacturing equipment categories.
• ATS Life Sciences (ATS Automation): Division of ATS Automation providing integrated automation systems for medical devices and pharmaceutical manufacturing, competing in aseptic processing and sterile fill-finish markets.

Direct peers

• Bausch + Ströbel: German specialist manufacturer of pharmaceutical fill-finish, washing, and isolator systems; directly competes with several European OEMs STEQ represents in the US pharmaceutical equipment market.
• Optima Packaging: German manufacturer of packaging machinery including pharmaceutical fill-finish and isolation systems, directly competitive with TEMA Sinergie and Bonfiglioli inspection equipment.
• Federal Equipment Company: US-based distributor and dealer of used and refurbished pharmaceutical processing and packaging equipment to manufacturers, operating the same value-added distribution model as STEQ America.

Emerging players

• Comecer: Italian specialist in containment, isolation, and pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, including aseptic isolation technology and sterilization, closely overlapping with TEMA Sinergie's product range.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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