What Von Gahlen does

Von Gahlen is a privately held, family-owned Dutch manufacturer founded in 1973 in Zevenaar, Netherlands, specializing in lead-based radiation shielding solutions for the nuclear medicine and radiopharmacy sector. The company employs 101-250 people and operates sales offices in Germany and the United States alongside a global network of trained channel partners, positioning it as a long-tenured specialist in a highly regulated niche.

Its core technology centers on lead casting, CNC milling, and precision machining combined with proprietary engineering know-how to produce GMP- and USP-compliant hot cells (stacked synthesis, single synthesis, modular, dispensing, and research variants), dual chemical enclosures, semi-automatic dose dividers with weight-controlled filling accuracy of 10%, and Type A certified tungsten and lead packaging for transporting radioactive isotopes under IAEA SSR-6 rules. The lead precision division supplies submillimeter-tolerance cast and machined lead components to OEMs of X-ray, MRI, CT, and nuclear equipment. A V-model project methodology and ISO 9001 certification underpin delivery discipline and quality management.

Von Gahlen earns revenue primarily through one-time capital sales of engineered hot cells and packaging, supplemented by recurring spare parts sales, preventive maintenance, on-site service, remote assistance, training, and consulting across the equipment lifecycle. Go-to-market is consultative enterprise field sales with quote-based pricing, supported by trade fair participation, white papers, an online product catalog, and a partner channel. The customer base spans university medical centers, hospitals, research institutions, commercial radiopharmacies, and medical imaging OEMs. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Von Gahlen

Legal name

Von Gahlen

Website

https://vongahlen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Von Gahlen is a family-owned Dutch manufacturer founded in 1973 that designs and produces lead radiation shielding solutions, including GMP/USP-compliant hot cells, dose dividers, Type A certified transport packaging, and precision lead components for nuclear medicine, radiopharmacy, and medical imaging OEMs worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Zevenaar

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hot Cell Sales: Custom and standard hot cell manufacturing and sales for nuclear medicine and radiopharmacy facilities. Products include GMP Hot Cells, USP Hot Cells, synthesis hot cells, dispensing hot cells, and research hot cells.
2. Lead Precision Components: Precision lead parts and subassemblies for machine manufacturers in medical and nuclear industries, including X-ray machines, MRI scanners, CT scanners, and nuclear equipment.
3. Radiopharmaceutical Packaging: Type A certified packaging solutions including tungsten and lead containers for safe transport of radioactive materials. Includes single-use and multi-use options.
4. Service and Maintenance: Preventive maintenance, on-site service, remote assistance, spare parts, training, and consulting services for lifecycle optimization of delivered equipment.
5. Spare Parts: Supply of replacement parts for hot cells and radiation shielding equipment, with recommendations for appropriate spare parts inventory based on equipment profile.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Von Gahlen manufactures lead-based radiation shielding solutions for nuclear medicine, radiopharmacy and the medical imaging industry. Its core offerings include lead-shielded hot cells (GMP and USP compliant) for radiopharmaceutical synthesis, dispensing and research; Type A certified lead and tungsten containers for transporting radioactive materials; precision-cast lead components for X-ray, MRI and CT scanners; and dose dividers for aseptic radiopharmaceutical dispensing. The company provides lifecycle services including customization, installation, training, spare parts and preventive maintenance.

Product overview

Von Gahlen offers a comprehensive portfolio of radiation shielding solutions for nuclear medicine and radiopharmacy, centered around hot cells and radiopharmaceutical packaging. The core product line includes GMP and USP-compliant hot cells (Stacked Synthesis, Single Synthesis, Modular, Research, and Dispensing Hot Cells), Dual Chemical Enclosures, and Dose Dividers for weight-controlled radiopharmaceutical dispensing. The company provides a full range of Type A certified packaging solutions using both lead and tungsten materials for safe transport of radioactive materials. Lead Precision Components serve machine manufacturers in the medical and nuclear industries. Accessories include syringe shielding, vial containers, and waste containers. Services include lifecycle optimization (training, spare parts, remote assistance, on-site maintenance) and state-of-the-art customization using the V-model methodology. Von Gahlen operates as a one-stop shop with in-house foundry, CNC milling, and quality assurance capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stacked Synthesis Hot Cell
• Single Synthesis Hot Cell
• Modular Hot Cell
• Research Hot Cell
• Dispensing Hot Cell
• Custom Hot Cells
• Dual Chemical Enclosure
• Open Vial Dose Divider - Semi Automatic (OVDD-SA)
• Closed Vial Dose Divider - Semi Automatic (CVDD-SA)
• Tungsten Container
• Lead Container (VG-LP Series)
• Type A Packaging
• Lead Shielding Containers
• Lead Precision Components
• Lifecycle Optimization Services
• State-of-the-Art Customization Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Dose divider accuracy of 10% with weight deviation maximum of 5% achieved through weight-controlled filling
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Global Partner NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVon Gahlen collaborates with a global network of trained partners who represent the company around the world. Consultants periodically visit partners to keep them up-to-date with the latest developments and technologies. This enables localized service and sales support for customers worldwide, particularly for unique tailor-made solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Comecer: Italian manufacturer of shielded cells, isolators, and radiopharmaceutical packaging; closest direct competitor to Von Gahlen in nuclear medicine and radiopharmacy shielding equipment.
• Tema Sinergie: Italian specialist in radiopharmacy automation, shielded cells, and dispensing systems for nuclear medicine; competes head-to-head with Von Gahlen in hot cells and dose dividers.
• Trasis: Belgian manufacturer of radiopharmaceutical synthesis and dispensing equipment, including shielded workstations; overlaps with Von Gahlen in synthesis hot cells and dispensing solutions.
• Biodex Medical Systems: US manufacturer of radiation therapy and nuclear medicine equipment, including shielded barriers and syringe/vial shields; competes in nuclear medicine accessories and shielding.
• Capintec: US-based manufacturer of dose calibrators and radiation shielding for nuclear medicine; comparable product overlap in shielding accessories for radiopharmacy use.
• Hopewell Designs: US specialist in radiation shielding for nuclear medicine and PET, offering syringe shields, vial shields, and shielded enclosures; adjacent peer in radiopharmacy accessories.

Broad incumbents

• Mirion Technologies: Large US-listed provider of radiation detection, measurement, and shielding solutions; competes in nuclear medicine shielding and broader radiation safety markets.
• Nuvia (Nuviatech): European provider of radiation protection solutions across nuclear, medical, and industrial markets; broader portfolio but overlaps with Von Gahlen's lead shielding and shielded cells.

Emerging players

• LabLogic Systems: UK-based provider of radiopharmacy workflow, dose calibration, and PET equipment; adjacent peer serving overlapping nuclear medicine end customers.
• Rad Source Technologies: US manufacturer of X-ray and gamma irradiation equipment; partial overlap with Von Gahlen's precision lead components used in irradiation apparatus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vongahlenbv

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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