Aero Pump

What Aero Pump does

Aero Pump GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of pharmaceutical primary packaging specializing in precision-dosed spray pumps, droppers, and liquid inhalers. Founded in 1976 by Egon Schwab and headquartered in Hochheim am Main, the company designs and produces application systems for ophthalmic, nasal, pulmonary, buccal, otological, and topical drug delivery routes, serving global pharmaceutical and cosmetic customers. Core proprietary technologies include the 3K system (triple protection against contamination for preservative-free multidose eye droppers), the COMOD airless technology, the Ecomyst90 propellant-free liquid inhaler, the AeroLock CR child-resistant closure, and the SideActuationDevice. The company supplements its hardware with in-vitro analytical assessment services covering dosage determination, droplet size distribution by laser diffraction, spray pattern and plume geometry analysis, actuating force determination, and priming/repriming behavior testing.

The company operates a modular pump architecture of up to seventeen configurable parts, enabling customized solutions across dosage ranges (e.g., 45-200 mg) and delivery routes. Products are sold primarily through direct enterprise sales supported by a global representative network spanning Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Pricing follows a B2B quote-based model at per-1,000-piece unit pricing with multi-year supply contracts. Aero Pump holds DIN EN ISO certifications across 9001 (quality), 14001 (environment), 50001 (energy), 15378 (primary packaging for pharmaceuticals), and 13485 (medical devices), and its systems are registered with EMA, US FDA (including IND approval for the 3K eye dropper), China NMPA, Brazil ANVISA, and Russia Rosminzdrav, with US DMFs filed since 2010.

Aero Pump is a family-owned company led since 2016 by Alexandra Paasch (founder's daughter) and Stefan Christ following Egon Schwab's retirement on the company's 40th anniversary. The company co-founded Ursatec GmbH in 1993 with Ursapharm and Gaplast to develop and distribute the 3K and COMOD preservative-free systems; Ursatec has sold over 1.5 billion units of the 3K system worldwide. The company employs approximately 300 people and produces over 220 million pump units annually, reaching a new sales record. Facility expansion has been continuous, including 2001 headquarters establishment, 2009 production doubling, 2016 administration building, 2020 manufacturing expansion, and 2024 commissioning of a new logistics and competence center at the Hochheim am Main site.

Name

Aero Pump

Legal name

Aero Pump GmbH

Website

https://aeropump.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Aero Pump GmbH manufactures precision-dosed pharmaceutical spray pumps, droppers, and propellant-free liquid inhalers for global pharmaceutical and cosmetic customers, specializing in preservative-free drug delivery across ophthalmic, nasal, pulmonary, buccal, otological, and topical applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Primary Packaging Devices

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Dispensing & Pump Systems (Pumps, Sprayers, Misters, Droppers) (IMALAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dropper Systems (Droppers, Pipettes, Teats) (IMALALAG), Trigger Sprayers & Mist Sprayers (IMALALAE), Pump Dispensers (Lotion, Treatment, Foamer) (IMALALAD), Nasal Drug Delivery Devices (Sprays/Powder Devices) (HLAHAIAK)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical spray pumps
• Preservative-free droppers
• Primary packaging devices
• Metered dose inhalers
• Ophthalmic drug delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Hochheim Am Main

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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. Pharmaceutical spray pumps and droppers: Manufacturing and selling pharmaceutical spray pumps, nasal pumps, eye droppers, and pumps for dermal, oral, otological, and pulmonary applications. Products sold with optimized primary packaging solutions for pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aero Pump manufactures pharmaceutical spray pumps and droppers with precise dosing for nasal, ophthalmic, pulmonary, buccal, otological, and topical applications. The company produces propellant-free, preservative-free multidose systems (3K, COMOD) with triple-contamination protection for pharmaceutical and cosmetic primary packaging. Its modular product range, assembled from up to seventeen parts, delivers metered-dose delivery for ophthalmic, nasal, dermal, oral, otological, and pulmonary drug delivery applications worldwide.

Product overview

Aero Pump GmbH is a manufacturer of pharmaceutical application systems specializing in spray pumps and droppers with precise dosing capabilities. The product portfolio consists of six core product lines organized by application: Ophthalmic (3K eye dropper system with SideActuationDevice and EyeSpray), Nasal (spray pumps with AeroLock CR and SoftSpray), Pulmonary (Ecomyst90 inhaler and SoftBreezer), Buccal, Otological, and Topical (dermal) systems. Products are designed as modular systems of up to seventeen parts allowing multiple configurations. The company also provides technical and regulatory support services including analytical testing and approval assistance. The 3K system ensures microbiological safety for preservative-free medications. Key proprietary technologies include the 3K system with triple protection and Medspray's Spray Nozzle Unit for ultra-fine inhalation delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3K Eye Dropper System (Ophthalmic) Mechanical metered-dose eye dropper system with precise dosing and exact reproducibility of drop size. Features the 3K system with triple protection for microbiological safety of preservative-free medications, used by pharmaceutical companies for ophthalmic drug delivery.
• Nasal Spray Pump Nasal spray pumps for OTC, Rx, and generic applications with dosages from 45 to 140 mg. Compatible with 10, 15, 20, and 30 ml bottles, available with AeroLock CR child-resistant system, SoftSpray ultra-fine mist, and Luer cone syringe adapter for pharmaceutical customers.
• Ecomyst90 Liquid Inhaler Propellant-free liquid inhaler for pulmonary prescription products with pocketable size, intuitive usage, and ergonomic design. Delivers 25-30 mg doses with 50% respirability using Medspray's Spray Nozzle Unit technology based on the Rayleigh principle, for pharmaceutical pulmonary drug delivery customers.
• SoftBreezer Liquid Spray Liquid spray system for medical devices applied to the mouth, throat, and bronchi. Combines innovative technology with patient benefits including no propellants, no preservatives, and precise dosing for pharmaceutical respiratory applications.
• Buccal Spray Pump Mouth and throat spray pumps for treating coughs and colds, with successful testing for viscous formulas including alcohol-containing solutions. Dosages from 100 to 180 mg, compatible with 10-30 ml bottles, with protective cap and sublingual spray capability for pharmaceutical customers.
• Otological Ear Spray Pump High-precision ear spray pumps for otological use treating ear issues such as swimmer's ear and ear canal conditions. Dosages from 65 to 130 mg with microbiological seal immediately behind the nozzle, available with snap-on or screw closure for pharmaceutical ear treatment customers.
• Topical Dermal Spray Pump Horizontal dermal spray pump for medical and cosmetic treatments suitable for skin, foot, or head application. Features include AeroLock CR child-resistant closure, UpSideDown 360-degree application, Airless bag-in-bottle system, cream nozzle, and ultra-soft spray options. Dosages from 45 to 200 mg for pharmaceutical and cosmetic customers.
• Technical and Regulatory Support Services In vitro analytical assessment services including dosage determination, droplet size distribution, spray pattern analysis, and microbiological testing. Regulatory support for EMA, FDA, NMPA, ANVISA, and Rosminzdrav approvals with Drug Master Files and material documentation, offered to pharmaceutical customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1.5 billion units of 3K system sold worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature9 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• URSATEC GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1993Ursatec GmbH is a subsidiary company of Aero Pump and serves as one of its most important partners for preservative-free pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. Founded in 1993, Ursatec develops and sells the 3K system with specialized filter solution, COMFORT airless system, and SoftBreezer inhalation system. The company has sold over 1.5 billion units worldwide and also offers pharmaceutical contract manufacturing.
• Ursapharm Arzneimittel GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1993URSAPHARM is one of Germany's market leaders in ophthalmology. Aero Pump serves URSAPHARM with exclusive pump systems in patented COMOD technology. URSAPHARM also provides reliable services for highly efficient sterile filling in preservative-free dispensing systems.
• Gaplast Gesellschaft für Kunststoffverarbeitung mbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman plastic bottle producer supplying complementary packaging materials for Aero Pump's pump systems.
• Gerresheimer Boleslawiec S.A.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish plastic bottle producer supplying complementary packaging materials.
• Gerresheimer Chalon S.A.S.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench glass tubing bottle producer supplying complementary packaging materials.
• Gerresheimer Essen GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman blown glass bottle producer supplying complementary packaging materials.
• Inden Pharma Packaging SLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish plastic bottle producer for pharmaceutical packaging.
• Muller + Muller-Joh. GmbH & Co. KGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman glass bottle producer supplying complementary packaging materials.
• Lutz Packaging GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman glass bottle producer supplying complementary packaging materials.
• Aesica Pharmaceuticals GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPharmaceutical contract manufacturer for aseptic and non-sterile manufacturing.
• Delpharm Bladel B.V.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch pharmaceutical contract manufacturer.
• Delpharm Huningue SASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench pharmaceutical contract manufacturer for aseptic manufacturing.
• Angen Technology Co., Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShanghai-based partner representing Aero Pump in China at exhibitions and forums such as the 13th Vogel Pharmaceutical Engineering Forum in Taizhou.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Schott Pharma: Schott Pharma manufactures primary packaging (vials, ampoules, syringes, cartridges) for the pharmaceutical industry. Comparable as a major European pharma packaging specialist serving overlapping customer types.
• Becton Dickinson (BD): BD's Pharmaceutical Systems division supplies drug delivery and packaging technologies for injectable and specialty pharma. Comparable as a global, broad-line drug delivery incumbent with regulatory-grade medical device expertise.
• Silgan Dispensing Systems: Silgan Dispensing manufactures pumps, sprayers, and closures for personal care, beauty, and pharmaceutical markets. Comparable in dispensing pump technology with broader portfolio across consumer and pharma.

Direct peers

• AptarGroup: Aptar Pharma is the largest global supplier of drug delivery and dispensing systems including pumps, valves, and closures for pharmaceutical and personal care applications. Directly comparable to Aero Pump across nasal, ophthalmic, and topical dispensing systems.
• West Pharmaceutical Services: West provides primary packaging and drug delivery components for injectable and specialty pharma, including elastomeric closures and delivery devices. Comparable as a regulated pharma packaging/device manufacturer with FDA/EMA-cleared product portfolios.
• Gerresheimer: Gerresheimer is a major pharmaceutical packaging manufacturer producing glass and plastic primary packaging including bottles, vials, and dispensing components used by Aero Pump's customer base. Comparator in primary packaging for pharma with overlapping end customers.
• Stevanato Group: Stevanato provides pharmaceutical containment, drug delivery systems, and glass primary packaging. Comparator in regulated pharma components with overlapping ophthalmic, nasal, and injectable packaging exposure.
• Nemera: Nemera designs and manufactures drug delivery devices including nasal, ophthalmic, and inhalation pumps. Direct competitor in preservative-free eye dropper and nasal pump systems targeting pharma customers.
• Bormioli Pharma: Bormioli Pharma produces glass and plastic primary packaging for pharma including bottles and closures used with dispensing systems. Comparator in pharma primary packaging with strong European presence.

Regional players

• DWK Life Sciences: DWK supplies primary packaging and laboratory glassware including pharmaceutical-grade bottles. Overlaps with Aero Pump's downstream pharma customers as a packaging component supplier in the European pharma ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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