What Eschmann does

Eschmann Technologies Ltd. is a privately held British manufacturer of infection control and decontamination equipment, founded in 1830 and headquartered in Lancing, West Sussex. The company designs and builds autoclaves (under the Little Sister, STATIM, and EVA lines), washer disinfectors (Miele Professional PG8581 and Hydrim C61 WD), reverse osmosis water treatment systems, ultrasonic cleaners, Novaerus plasma air disinfection units, Miele Little Giant commercial laundry equipment, and VPX surgical suction units. Underlying technology centres on multi-microprocessor cycle control with independent sensors and post-sterilisation air detection on the autoclaves, complemented by MyEschmann Hub/Cloud for wireless cycle data recording and compliance documentation. The company achieved EU MDR certification for its autoclave range in 2024.

Eschmann sells capital equipment through direct UK field sales and a worldwide distributor network, with consumables also available via its own online store. Its Care & Cover service package provides recurring revenue from annual validation, pressure vessel certification, unlimited breakdown cover, parts and labour, software upgrades, and Enhanced CPD user training, supported by more than 50 manufacturer-trained UK field service engineers with a 91% first-time fix rate. Customer segments are primarily SMB dental practices, veterinary practices, and healthcare facilities, with laboratory glasswashing as a secondary vertical; equipment documented lifespans of 15-20 years underpin a long-cycle installed base. Strategic technology partners include Miele Professional, Novaerus, SciCan/Hydrim, and COLTENE (announced October 2025).

Name

Eschmann

Legal name

Eschmann Technologies Ltd.

Website

https://eschmann.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1830

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Infection Control & Decontamination Equipment

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Sterilization, Infection Control & PPE (Autoclaves, Disinfectants, Barriers) (HLAMAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Practice Consumables & General Medical Supplies (Needles, Syringes, Gloves, Swabs) (HLAMAFAO), Suction, Irrigation & Fluid Management Systems (HLAHADAK)

Keywords

• Medical sterilization equipment
• Infection control solutions
• Decontamination equipment
• Autoclave manufacturing
• Medical device servicing

Headquarters

HQ city

Lancing

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of infection control equipment including autoclaves, washer disinfectors, RO water systems, ultrasonic cleaners, air disinfection units, and laundry equipment. Equipment is sold directly and through distributor network.
2. Care & Cover Service Packages: Comprehensive service and maintenance packages including annual validation, pressure vessel certification, unlimited breakdown cover, parts and labour, and Enhanced CPD user training. Provides recurring revenue through service contracts.
3. Consumables: Consumables and accessories including autoclave testing products, ultrasonic cleaning detergents, washer disinfector detergents, instrument cleaning products, instrument trays, spare parts, suction accessories, and bacterial filters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Eschmann designs, manufactures, and services infection control and decontamination equipment — including autoclaves (Little Sister, STATIM, and EVA lines), washer disinfectors, reverse osmosis water treatment systems, ultrasonic cleaners, air disinfection units, commercial laundry equipment, and surgical suction units — for dental, veterinary, healthcare, and laboratory customers. The product portfolio is bundled with a recurring Care & Cover service package covering annual validation, pressure vessel certification, unlimited breakdown cover, parts and labour, CPD training, and nationwide on-site engineering support.

Product overview

Eschmann is a British manufacturer of decontamination equipment and infection control solutions with over 190 years of experience. The product portfolio centres on autoclaves (including Little Sister, STATIM, and EVA veterinary lines), washer disinfectors (Miele and Hydrim brands), RO water treatment systems, ultrasonic cleaners, air disinfection (Novaerus plasma technology), commercial laundry equipment (Miele Professional), and VPX surgical suction units. The offering is complemented by a comprehensive Care & Cover service package providing validation, maintenance, and technical support, as well as software solutions (MyEschmann Hub, MyEschmann Cloud, Autolog, e-Logbook) for cycle data management and regulatory compliance. Accessories and consumables round out the product ecosystem for dental, animal health, and healthcare sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Little Sister: Brand name for Eschmann's range of autoclaves, including SES 225B, SES 3020B, SES 3000B, and SES 2020N models. Named after the sisters in hospitals who traditionally help keep wards running efficiently.
• Care & Cover
• MyEschmann Hub
• STATIM Cassette Autoclaves
• STATIM

Products and services

• Little Sister SES 3020B Autoclave 23-litre vacuum autoclave for dental and healthcare customers, capable of processing up to 6kg of instruments up to 370mm long, with selectable B-type vacuum or N-type non-vacuum cycles, dedicated handpiece cycles, post-sterilisation air detection, and optional wireless cycle data management.
• Little Sister SES 3000B Autoclave Higher-capacity Little Sister autoclave for longer instruments, built on Eschmann's established SES platform with fast and reliable sterilisation cycles for dental, veterinary, and healthcare practices.
• EVA 23B Veterinary Autoclave Vacuum autoclave designed for veterinary and animal-health practices needing robust, reliable decontamination equipment for high-volume surgical workflows and emergency response.
• STATIM Cassette Autoclaves Cassette-format autoclaves for dental practices, designed for fast, reliable, smart sterilisation of instruments.
• Miele PG8581 Washer Disinfector Underbench washer disinfector distributed by Eschmann with capacity for 360 instruments per cycle, providing automated and validated cleaning, thermal disinfection, and drying.
• Hydrim C61 WD Benchtop Washer Disinfector Compact benchtop washer disinfector with capacity for 120 instruments per cycle, distributed by Eschmann for practices with limited space.
• RO Water Treatment / Reverse Osmosis Systems Reverse osmosis water treatment systems for dental, veterinary, healthcare, and laboratory customers; deliver mineral- and microorganism-free water to protect autoclaves from internal damage and ensure optimal sterilisation performance.
• Ultrasonic Cleaners Ultrasonic cleaning equipment for pre-cleaning instruments before sterilisation, supplied to dental, animal health, and healthcare customers.
• Novaerus Air Disinfection Units Air disinfection units using Novaerus' patented NanoStrike plasma technology to deactivate airborne viruses, bacteria, mould spores, and VOCs, providing 24/7 air protection in dental, veterinary, and healthcare settings.
• Miele Professional Little Giant Washers and Dryers WRAS-approved commercial washing machines and dryers for veterinary and dental practices, with 59-minute 60°C cotton wash cycles and a 30,000-cycle design life (approximately 10 years), made with up to 95% recyclable materials.
• VPX Surgical Suction Units Surgical suction units for dental, animal health, and healthcare practices, supplied alongside VPX suction accessories including suction jars, liners, intermediate tubes, and bacterial filters.
• Care & Cover Service Package Annual service and maintenance contract covering Annual Validation and Pressure Vessel Certification (PSSR), Annual Service and Software Upgrades, Unlimited Breakdown Cover, Unlimited Eschmann Parts and Labour, Nationwide On-Site Support from 50+ Eschmann engineers, Enhanced CPD User Training, and Technical Telephone Support.
• Decontamination Consumables & Accessories Range of consumables and accessories including autoclave, ultrasonic, and washer disinfector testing and validation products, ultrasonic and washer disinfector detergents, laboratory detergents, instrument cleaning products, instrument trays, HFiT instrument cassettes, burr holders, MyEschmann Hub and printer accessories, spare parts, and VPX suction accessories.

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment lifespan of 15-20 years with Care & Cover maintenance
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• COLTENEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2025Eschmann partnership with COLTENE built on excellence. Eschmann collaborates with COLTENE as the expert in decontamination, working with partners who share commitment to quality and innovation in dental solutions.
• Miele ProfessionalcoreTechnology or IntegrationEschmann distributes Miele Professional products including PG8581 underbench washer disinfectors and PG5851 units, as well as Little Giant washers and dryers for veterinary and dental practices.
• Hernia InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEschmann supports Hernia International in West Africa, supporting patients in 23 countries with decontamination equipment and expertise for hernia treatment procedures.
• Distributor NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEschmann works with a network of trusted distributors worldwide to supply medical products and services to clinical professionals globally.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Getinge: Swedish-listed global leader in infection control, sterilization, and surgical workflows; directly competes with Eschmann across autoclaves, washer disinfectors, and CSSD solutions for hospital and dental customers at a much larger scale.
• Steris: US-listed sterilization and infection prevention specialist with autoclave, washer-disinfector, and CSSD workflow offerings across dental, animal health, and healthcare - same end markets and product categories as Eschmann.
• MELAG: German specialist autoclave and washer-disinfector manufacturer focused on medical and dental practices; closest head-to-head competitor in chamber autoclaves and B-class cycles for similar SMB customer profiles.
• Tuttnauer: Israel-based autoclave and sterilization equipment manufacturer serving dental, veterinary, and laboratory markets globally; comparable product portfolio and customer verticals to Eschmann's mid-tier offering.
• SciCan: Canadian manufacturer of STATIM cassette autoclaves and Hydrim washer disinfectors - directly overlapping product lines Eschmann distributes, and an active partner-competitor depending on channel choice.
• Midmark: US dental and animal health equipment manufacturer offering sterilization, dental cabinetry, and veterinary equipment; competes with Eschmann in dental and vet dealer channels with broader portfolio.
• W&H Group: Austrian dental device manufacturer offering Lisa and Lara benchtop autoclaves plus handpiece lines; competes head-on in dental practice sterilization across EMEA alongside Eschmann's Little Sister line.

Broad incumbents

• 3M Health Care: Large diversified healthtech incumbent with infection prevention and sterilization monitoring consumables relevant to Eschmann's dental/vet customers; broader portfolio but indirectly competes on consumables and validation.
• Cantel Medical (Steris-owned): Infection prevention specialist in dental and endoscopy markets, now part of Steris; offers reprocessing workflow solutions comparable to Eschmann's dental decontamination range.
• Ecolab Healthcare: Global hygiene and infection prevention leader selling surface disinfection and instrument cleaning chemistries into healthcare and dental channels; overlaps with Eschmann's cleaning/detergent consumables line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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