What Saniflex AB does

Saniflex AB is a privately held Swedish industrial supplier, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Lidingö, that delivers tubing, piping components, and process instruments to Nordic process industries. Since 1 December 2005 the company has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Indutrade AB, a diversified Swedish industrial group, while retaining its own brand, management, and product portfolio. Saniflex employs between 11 and 50 people and is focused on pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food & beverage customers with high-purity and aseptic requirements.

The product portfolio centers on hoses (platinum-cured and peroxide-cured silicone, PTFE/FEP/PFA fluoropolymers, rubber, TPE, PE, PVC, polyurethane, nylon, and metal) and a broad range of couplings — reusable (Flexloc), dry-break (Dry Mate, Dry Link), push-to-connect (Newloc), molded TC, extended core, plastic (Thermobarb), and fixed stainless-steel variants — together with gaskets (including RubberFab), sight glasses, pipe components, butterfly and ball valves, single-use systems (in partnership with ASI Advanced Scientifics), stainless-steel vessels (Eagle Stainless), and high-precision mixers (KEST). The company also offers measurement instruments — pressure transmitters, temperature sensors and loggers, magnetic-inductive flow meters — and a patented Hose Track RFID system (launched 2005) for in-process hose identification, sterilization-cycle tracking, and batch traceability in biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Products carry FDA 21 CFR Part 177, USP Class VI, 3-A, EHEDG, NSF/ANSI 51 and 61, USDA, NF, ISO 10993, ASME BPE, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance as applicable.

Saniflex operates a sales-led B2B go-to-market, with direct phone and email-based customer engagement supplemented by a corporate website (saniflex.se) hosting product catalogs, technical documentation, and downloadable datasheets. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of components, instruments, and assembled single-use assemblies, with the company acting both as a direct supplier and as an authorized Nordic/Danish distributor for several international manufacturers. The company's stated value proposition is competence, service, and quality, supported by deep application knowledge in aseptic processing and close collaboration with leading component manufacturers.

Name

Saniflex AB

Legal name

Saniflex AB

Website

https://saniflex.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Saniflex AB supplies hoses, couplings, gaskets, valves, instruments, and single-use assemblies for aseptic process systems to pharmaceutical, biotech, and food and beverage customers across the Nordics. Founded in 1992, the Lidingö-based firm operates as an Indutrade subsidiary and authorized distributor for international component manufacturers.

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Product category

Industrial Process Tubing

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer) (IMANALAA)

Keywords

• Aseptic tubing components
• Pharmaceutical process hoses
• Industrial hose fittings
• Food grade tubing
• Process industry instruments

Headquarters

HQ city

Lidingö

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

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. Industrial Tubing and Component Sales: Saniflex generates revenue through the sale of hoses (silicone, PTFE/FEP/PFA, rubber, TPE, PE, PVC, polyurethane, nylon, metal), hose couplings, fittings, gaskets/clamps, sight glasses, pipe components, valves, sensors/instruments, single-use products, and tanks. The company serves Nordic process industries with products meeting stringent pharmaceutical and food industry standards.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Saniflex AB supplies tubing, piping components, and instruments for the Nordic process industry, focusing on pharmaceutical, biotech, and food & beverage manufacturers with high purity and aseptic requirements. The portfolio includes silicone, fluoropolymer, rubber, TPE, PVC, polyurethane, nylon, and metal hoses, plus couplings, gaskets, sight glasses, pipe components, valves, measurement instruments, single-use systems, and stainless steel tanks. The company also offers its proprietary Saniflex Hose Track RFID system for hose identification and lifecycle tracking.

Product overview

Saniflex AB is an industrial supplier specializing in hoses, pipe components, and instruments for the Nordic process industry since 1992. The company serves pharmaceutical, biotech, and food industries with high-purity and aseptic requirements. The product portfolio centers on silicone hoses (platinum and peroxide-cured), fluoropolymer hoses (PTFE/FEP/PFA), rubber, TPE, PVC, and specialized hoses, complemented by comprehensive coupling solutions (reusable Flexloc, molded, extended, plastic Thermobarb), valves (butterfly, sample, ball), instruments (pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, flow meters), single-use systems, and tank components. The company also offers proprietary identification technology (Hose Track RFID) for lifecycle tracking of process components. Products meet FDA, USP Class VI, 3A, and other industry standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Silicone Hoses High-quality silicone hoses in platinum-cured and peroxide-cured variants for pharmaceutical and food industries. Meets FDA and USP Class VI standards. Available in bulk or with pressed-on couplings in specific lengths with full traceability documentation.
• PTFE/FEP/PFA Hoses Fluoropolymer hoses (PTFE, FEP, PFA) for applications requiring high chemical resistance and flexibility. The SC hose has a smooth PTFE core with stainless steel braiding and extruded silicone cover; antistatic version available.
• Hose Couplings Complete range of hose couplings including stainless steel couplings, reusable couplings (Flexloc, Dry Mate, Dry Link, Newloc, Pureloc), molded couplings with integrated gaskets, extended couplings for PTFE/FEP hose, and plastic couplings (Thermobarb) with traceability.
• Gaskets and Clamps RubberFab gaskets for TC couplings and special gaskets for pharmaceutical, biotech, and food manufacturing. FDA-listed materials meeting USP Class VI standards, batch-traceable.
• Sight Glasses Robust sight glasses suitable for aseptic, aggressive, and mechanically demanding applications. Materials meet FDA, USP Class VI, NF, USDA, and 3A requirements.
• Pipe Components Pipe components for aseptic process systems, complying with ASME BPE, ISO, and DIN standards.
• Valves Valves for aseptic process systems including manual and pneumatic butterfly valves, aseptic sample valves, and non-metallic manual ball valves in PP and PVDF with mirror-polished ball and PTFE seats.
• Measurement Instruments Pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, SMART TRAKR miniature battery-powered precision temperature loggers, and FMI magnetic-inductive flow meters for pharmaceutical, biotech, and aseptic production applications.
• Single-Use Systems Single-use systems that eliminate production stops for sterilization, reduce contamination risk, and increase efficiency. Custom systems with silicone hose, AdvantaFlex tubing, molded silicone manifolds, and platinum-cured silicone bottle plugs.
• Stainless Steel Tanks and Vessels Stainless steel vessels and bottles from Eagle Stainless for process, sampling, storage, and transport applications, specifically designed for aseptic production in biotech and pharmaceutical industries.
• Saniflex Hose Track RFID System Patented RFID tagging method for quick and safe hose identification within biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Uses RFID chips with unique ID codes to track hose usage, lifespan, sterilization cycles, batch numbers, and position. Compliant with 21 CFR Part 11 and FDA 21 CFR 211.67.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• KESTminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSaniflex distributes high-precision mixers and tank components from KEST. The products are built for excellence, longevity and easy maintenance. Saniflex is the authorized distributor for KEST in Denmark.
• RubberFabminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSince May 1, 2018, Saniflex is an authorized reseller for RubberFab, offering a wide range of gaskets for pharmaceutical, biotech, and food industry applications. RubberFab products are FDA-listed and meet USP Class VI standards.
• ASI (Advanced Scientifics)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaniflex has expanded its Single Use product offerings through partnership with ASI, a world leader in Single Use system design and manufacturing. Product range includes bags, couplings, valves, hoses, and clamps for pharmaceutical, biotech, and food industries.
• Eagle StainlessminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSaniflex distributes stainless steel vessels and bottles from Eagle Stainless for process, sampling, storage, and transport applications. Products are specifically designed for aseptic production in biotech and pharmaceutical industries.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AdvantaPure (NewAge Industries): US-based manufacturer of silicone, TPE, and fluoropolymer tubing plus single-use assemblies for pharmaceutical and bioprocessing customers. Closest direct functional peer to Saniflex's platinum-cured silicone, AdvantaFlex TPE, and single-use bioreactor kit offering.
• Watson-Marlow (Spirax Group): Global leader in peristaltic pumps and high-purity fluid path technologies, including BioPure single-use tubing assemblies and ASEPCO aseptic valves. Overlaps with Saniflex on peristaltic pump hose (GORE STA-PURE), single-use systems, and aseptic valve categories.
• Colder Products Company (Dover): Specialist in quick-connect/disconnect couplings and single-use connectors for bioprocessing, medical and industrial applications. Directly comparable to Saniflex's Flexloc, Dry-Mate, Dry Link, Newloc and Pureloc reusable coupling product line.
• RubberFab: Manufacturer of sanitary gaskets, hose assemblies and detection products for pharmaceutical, biotech and food processing. A principal supplier of Saniflex (under reseller arrangement) and a like-for-like comparable on the TC gasket and sanitary sealing business.

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain Life Sciences: Division of Saint-Gobain producing high-purity tubing, seals, and fluid handling systems for biopharma and medical OEMs. A much larger incumbent covering the same platinum-cured silicone, TPE, and fluoropolymer tubing categories that Saniflex distributes, with global reach Saniflex lacks.
• Trelleborg Sealing Solutions: Global manufacturer of engineered polymer seals, gaskets and hoses for pharmaceutical, food and industrial process applications. Directly comparable to Saniflex on the gaskets, sanitary seals and process hose side, but at substantially larger scale and broader portfolio.
• W.L. Gore & Associates: Manufacturer of ePTFE-based products including GORE STA-PURE pump hose (which Saniflex distributes via AdvantaPure). Comparable on the high-end peristaltic pump hose and pharmaceutical-grade fluoropolymer materials that anchor Saniflex's aseptic portfolio.
• DuPont Liveo: DuPont's healthcare-grade silicone and TPE business supplying tubing and fluid path components to biopharma. Overlaps with Saniflex on the silicone hose and pharmaceutical TPE categories, with significantly greater scale and global footprint.
• Garlock (Gasket Resources / EnPro Industries): Manufacturer of high-performance gaskets and sealing products for chemical, food and pharmaceutical process industries. Comparable on the GYLON BIO-PRO sanitary gasket and sanitary sealing portion of Saniflex's portfolio, with much broader industrial scale.

Emerging players

• BioPharma Dynamics: UK-based specialist supplier of single-use fluid path components, tubing, sensors and aseptic transfer solutions to biopharma manufacturers. Comparable product set to Saniflex's single-use and aseptic transfer portfolio, with an emerging UK/Western European presence versus Saniflex's Nordic base.

Market position

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