What Matachana does

Matachana (legal name Antonio Matachana, S.A.) is a family-owned Spanish manufacturer of infection prevention and control equipment, founded in 1962 and headquartered in Castelldefels, Barcelona. It designs, manufactures, and sells sterilization and decontamination equipment across four European production sites, serving healthcare (hospitals and RUMEDs), life science (research and biosafety facilities), pharmaceutical (manufacturing under EUP/USP/GMP/GAMP), infectious waste treatment, and anatomical pathology laboratories. The portfolio centers on steam sterilizers (S100, SC500, S1000, S2000 industrial, and Miniclaves tabletop), low-temperature sterilizers (130LF® VBTF formaldehyde, 130HPO® and 50HPO® hydrogen peroxide/plasma), washer thermodisinfectors (MAT LD60-LD2000 series), the AL10 robotic loader and ATS Automatic Transfer System, flexible endoscope reprocessors, pass-through SAS systems, RBE infectious waste sterilizers, and pure steam generators. Notable proprietary technologies include a 2% formaldehyde VBTF cycle at 90 minutes (claimed market-leading speed), an ejector vacuum system with 30+ years of field reliability, the BluKat® H2O2 consumable (18-month shelf life, refrigerated in-equipment stability), the e-bag® VBTF consumable (36-month shelf life), EasyRUN® touchscreen interface, and 15-year chamber warranty on the S1000.

The company monetizes through one-time equipment sales, technical service and tele-diagnosis support, and recurring consumables (BluKat, e-bag, indicators across steam/LTSF/H2O2/wash/seal/validation categories). It operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct sales offices in Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Argentina, and Indonesia with a distributor network covering more than 120 countries, supported by a technical service portal and a restricted distributor portal. Distribution is enterprise field sales targeting large institutional buyers (hospitals, universities, research centers, pharma manufacturers). In May 2024, Matachana obtained MDR 2017/745 certification from TÜV Rheinland (Notified Body 0197) for its full steam and low-temperature sterilizer range, one of the first in the sector to do so, and holds ISO 13485, EN 285, GMP/GAMP, and pharma compliance. The marketing stack includes a five-language website, scientific blog and white papers, trade-fair presence (AEMP, WFHSS, CIBE, etc.), LinkedIn and YouTube, the MATACHANA Academy training platform with the D. Antonio Matachana Research Prizes, an annual congress (LATIDO 2026), and a published magazine. Headcount is reported in the 501-1000 range; no revenue, funding, or M&A activity is disclosed.

Name

Matachana

Legal name

Antonio Matachana, S.A.

Website

https://matachana.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Matachana is a family-owned Spanish manufacturer (founded 1962) of sterilization, low-temperature, and decontamination equipment for hospitals, research centers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and infectious-waste treatment, distributed in 120+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Sterilization Equipment Sales: Matachana designs, manufactures, and sells a comprehensive range of sterilization and decontamination equipment including steam sterilizers (S100, SC500, S1000, S2000), low-temperature sterilizers (130LF, 130HPO, 50HPO), washers/thermodisinfectors (MAT LD series), robotic systems (AL10), and infectious waste treatment systems (RBE series). Revenue is generated through direct sales from manufacturing facilities in Europe and through distributor networks across 120+ countries.
2. Technical Service and Support: Matachana provides technical service, maintenance, tele-diagnosis, and support services through its own offices and a distributor network, including a technical service portal for customer and partner self-service.
3. Monitoring and Consumables: Matachana sells a range of monitoring products (indicators for steam, LTSF, hydrogen peroxide, washing/disinfection, seal, and validation) and consumables including BluKat for HPO systems, e-bag for LF systems, and sterile barrier systems.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Matachana designs, manufactures, and sells a comprehensive range of sterilization and infection prevention and control equipment including steam sterilizers (S100, SC500, S1000, S2000), low-temperature sterilizers (130LF VBTF formaldehyde, 130HPO and 50HPO hydrogen peroxide plasma), washer thermodisinfectors (MAT LD series), robotic loading systems (AL10, ATS), infectious waste treatment sterilizers (RBE series), pass-through SAS systems, flexible endoscope reprocessors, and pure steam generators. The company also sells sterilization consumables and indicators (BluKat, e-bag) and provides monitoring software (EasyVIEW) for hospitals, laboratories, research centers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and waste treatment facilities across more than 120 countries.

Product overview

MATACHANA offers a comprehensive portfolio of infection prevention and control solutions organized across three main sectors: Healthcare, Life Science, and Pharma. The product portfolio centers on steam sterilization equipment (S100, SC500, S1000, S2000, and Miniclaves) as the core offering, complemented by low-temperature sterilization technologies including the 130LF® VBTF (formaldehyde) and 130HPO®/50HPO® (hydrogen peroxide & plasma) systems. Supporting equipment includes MAT LD series washer thermodisinfectors (LD50/60/90, LD100, LD500, LD1000, LD2000, LD2000 COMPACT), the AL10 robotic loading system, MAT UIRI automatic prewash, and flexible endoscope reprocessors. For Life Science, the company provides industrial sterilizers (S100 I through 2000 I), pass-through SAS systems, and specialized equipment including water showers and effluent treatment. The Pharma sector is served with steam sterilizers and pure steam generators. Consumables include BluKat® and e-bag® sterilizing solutions, sterilization indicators, and sterile barrier systems. Software offerings include EasyVIEW® for real-time device monitoring and EasyRUN® user interface. Infectious waste treatment (RBE series) and anatomical pathology solutions round out the portfolio. The company holds MDR 2017/745 certification for its sterilization equipment and operates from offices in Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Argentina, and Indonesia with distribution in over 120 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• S100 Steam Sterilizer Steam sterilizer with 75-80L usable chamber volume, designed for healthcare centers, dental clinics, and urgent care facilities requiring rapid medical device sterilization. Features TFT touchscreen display with integrated PLC and recording PLC for independent temperature and pressure readings.
• SC500 Steam Sterilizer Hospital steam sterilizer designed for sterilization centers, surgical blocks, outpatient centers, and outsourced sterilization services. Features modern control system with integrated PLC, ergonomic touchscreen interface, and sustainability-focused water and energy consumption systems.
• S1000 Steam Sterilizer (Markab) Large-capacity steam sterilizer with 25-year market history and up to 15-year lifetime warranty on the chamber. Eco-friendly design with up to 45-90% water savings and 15% energy reduction. Supports up to 10 M.E. (material entries) with automated loading systems including AL10 robotic transport.
• S2000 Steam Sterilizer High-capacity steam sterilizer designed for hospital sterilization centers, pharmaceutical laboratories, and medical device industry. Features Siemens industrial microcomputer control, color touchscreen, automatic electric doors, and ejector vacuum system.
• Miniclaves Table-Top Steam Sterilizers Table-top steam sterilizers for small-scale sterilization needs in clinics and healthcare facilities.
• 130LF VBTF Low-Temperature Formaldehyde Sterilizer Low-temperature formaldehyde steam sterilizer using only 2% formaldehyde solution. Processes up to 12 kg in 90 minutes, the fastest on the market. Capable of sterilizing complex multi-channel cannulated instruments up to 3m length and 0.5mm internal diameter. Features 36-month solution shelf life with e-bag technology.
• 130HPO VH2O2 & Plasma Sterilizer Hydrogen peroxide and plasma low-temperature sterilizer with 148L chamber capacity, three differentiated cycles, and high processing speed. Features BluKat solution with 18-month shelf life and up to 18 cycles per bottle. Integrated refrigerated compartment maintains solution properties for 30 days in the equipment.
• 50HPO VH2O2 & Plasma Sterilizer Compact hydrogen peroxide and plasma sterilizer with 52L chamber, designed for smaller facilities or as support equipment for larger centers. Plug & play mobile table mount with minimal electrical requirements. Supports up to 30 cycles per bottle.
• MAT LD60 / 90 Washer Thermodisinfectors Washer thermodisinfectors for cleaning and thermal disinfection of medical instruments. Available in two capacity sizes for different facility requirements.
• MAT LD100 Washer Thermodisinfector Compact washer thermodisinfector with capacity for up to 8 DIN 1/1 baskets across 4 levels. Features automatic door locking, integrated graphic display, ergonomic loading height, and low noise level. Supports NULLGAP installation allowing up to 3 units in under 2 meters width.
• MAT LD500 Washer Thermodisinfector Large-capacity washer thermodisinfector for high-volume reprocessing requirements in sterilization centers.
• MAT LD1000 Washer Thermodisinfector Extra-large capacity washer thermodisinfector for processing large volumes of medical devices and instruments.
• MAT LD2000 Washing and Thermodisinfection Cabin Large washing and thermodisinfection cabin for processing large equipment and materials in central sterilization facilities.
• MAT UIRI Automatic Pre-Wash System Automatic prewash system for instrument reprocessing, preparing instruments for subsequent cleaning and disinfection cycles.
• AL10 Robotic Loading System Robotic system for transporting containers and baskets from preparation tables to sterilizers. Compatible with automated loading systems, providing an innovative automated loading and unloading solution for RUMED environments.
• SAS Pass-Through Airlock System Pass-through airlock systems for Life Science applications, providing biosafety barriers between different zones in laboratories and research facilities.
• Flexible Endoscope Reprocessors (WD4200, WD440, WD440PT, DRY320) Flexible endoscopy reprocessors for automated cleaning and disinfection of flexible endoscopes. Available in multiple models including WD440PT variant. DRY320 provides dedicated drying function for endoscopes. (Spain market)
• Bedpan Washers Specialized washers for sanitizing bedpans and other sanitary containers in healthcare facilities.
• Heat Sealers Heat sealing equipment for creating sterile barrier systems and packaging for medical instruments.
• Pure Steam Generators Steam generators producing pure steam for pharmaceutical applications, meeting EUP and USP requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• RBE Infectious Waste Sterilizers (S100 RBE, SC500 RBE, S1000 RBE, 2000 RBE) Infectious waste treatment sterilizers using steam sterilization technology for biohazardous waste processing. Available in multiple capacity sizes from S100 to 2000.
• Life Science Industrial Steam Sterilizers (S100 I, SC500 I, S1000 I, S1500 I, 2000 I) Industrial and Life Science steam sterilizer series designed for laboratories, research centers, and biosafety facilities. Compliant with EUP and USP requirements, developed and validated per latest GMP and GAMP versions.
• Water Showers Emergency safety showers for decontamination in laboratory and research facility settings.
• Effluent Treatment Systems Systems for treating liquid waste from laboratory and industrial processes before discharge.
• BluKat Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilizing Solution Hydrogen peroxide sterilizing solution container for 130HPO and 50HPO low-temperature sterilizers. Features 18-month shelf life and extended 30-day stability in equipment.
• e-bag Formaldehyde Sterilizing Solution Sterilizing solution container for 130LF VBTF sterilizers with 36-month shelf life, providing extended solution stability for low-temperature formaldehyde sterilization.
• Sterilization Indicators and Monitoring Products Complete range of monitoring indicators for validating sterilization processes across all technologies: steam, low-temperature steam formaldehyde, hydrogen peroxide, washing/disinfection, sealing, and validation applications.
• EasyVIEW Web Monitoring Application Web server application for real-time data acquisition from up to 25 devices, enabling RUMED workflow optimization, equipment documentation management, and integration with external traceability software. Available on iOS, Android, tablets, and computers.
• Technical Service and Support Technical service, maintenance, tele-diagnosis, and support services provided through MATACHANA's own offices and distributor network, including a technical service portal (portal.matachana.com) for customer and partner self-service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% water savings per cycle on S1000 through external chilled water recirculation
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature13 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Getinge: Swedish medtech group offering steam sterilizers (Getinge 400/500 series), washer-disinfectors, and low-temperature systems. Competes head-to-head with Matachana in European hospital tenders and has a similarly broad infection control portfolio including the former CISA and Lancer brands.
• Steris: Global leader in sterilization and infection prevention with a broad portfolio spanning steam, low-temperature, V-pro H2O2 systems, and contract sterilization services. Direct competitor to Matachana in hospital and pharma sterilization, with a much larger installed base and R&D budget.
• Johnson & Johnson (ASP / Advanced Sterilization Products): Provider of the Sterrad hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilization system, the dominant low-temp platform globally. Directly competes with Matachana's 130HPO and 50HPO VH2O2 lines, particularly in US and large hospital systems.

Direct peers

• MMM Group (Münchener Medizin Mechanik): German manufacturer of steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, and low-temperature sterilization systems for hospitals and industry. Direct European peer with overlapping product range, especially in German-speaking and Central European hospital markets.
• Fedegari Group: Italian manufacturer of steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, and isolators for pharma, hospital, and food markets. Closely comparable European mid-cap with a strong pharma/pharma-grade sterilization portfolio that overlaps with Matachana's life science and pharma verticals.
• Belimed (Miele Professional): Swiss-based manufacturer of steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, and infection control solutions, owned by the Miele Group. Closest direct comparable to Matachana in mid-size European hospital sterilization, with overlapping washer-disinfector product families.
• Tuttnauer: Israeli manufacturer of steam autoclaves, washer-disinfectors, and low-temperature plasma sterilizers serving hospitals, dental, and laboratory markets. Direct competitor in the small-to-mid hospital sterilization segment, with comparable product breadth and similar global distributor-led model.

Regional players

• Sakura Seiki: Japanese manufacturer of tissue processors, embedding systems, and pathology/sterilization equipment. Regional peer that overlaps with Matachana in anatomical pathology and Asian hospital sterilization markets.

Emerging players

• Shinva Medical: Chinese manufacturer of sterilization, disinfection, and infection control equipment with growing international presence. Competes with Matachana in Asia-Pacific and increasingly in emerging markets, offering lower-priced alternatives across steam and low-temp sterilization.
• LTE Scientific: UK-based manufacturer of laboratory and medical sterilizers, autoclaves, and infection control equipment. Smaller niche player overlapping with Matachana in laboratory and life science sterilization use cases, particularly in the UK and Ireland.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/matachana
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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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