Antistat

What Antistat does

Antistat (legal entity: ESD Control Centre Ltd.) is a UK-headquartered specialty supplier of electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection products and cleanroom consumables, founded in 1987 and operating globally from offices in the UK (Bury St Edmunds, headquarters with a 40,000 sq ft distribution center on the Cambridge Norwich Tech Corridor), Germany (Nuremberg, since 2012), and the US (Round Rock, Texas). The company serves more than 600 active customers across 48 countries in electronics manufacturing (primary), aerospace and defense, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, automotive, and medical device manufacturing. Its portfolio spans over 2,000 individual EPA products, including static shielding bags, moisture barrier bags, pink antistatic bags, personnel grounding equipment (wrist straps, heel grounders), ESD matting, ESD workwear, cleanroom wipes, gloves and disinfectants, JEDEC trays, IC tubes, SMT reels, Corstat boxes, laminar flow cabinets, portable clean tents, and modular cleanroom kits, organized under the Antistat, Integrity Cleanroom, and PRINCIPLE sub-brands following the November 2025 merger.

The underlying technology is grounded in ESD-safe materials science, electrostatic shielding, personnel and workstation grounding systems, and contamination control consumables designed to comply with international standards including ISO 9001:2015, ANSI/ESD (in-house testing), RoHS, REACH, and ESDA Platinum membership standards. The company operates an internal ISO 6 cleanroom for repackaging, product kitting, and bespoke packaging services. Historical marquee engagements include the UK Ministry of Defence's Trident Missile Program (1991), RAF Tornado Raptor combat spares (2002), the 25 million unit Raspberry Pi ESD packaging program with Farnell element14 and Sony UKTec (2013), and a 2025 US contract supporting low-Earth orbit satellite manufacturing.

The business model is predominantly transactional product sales at unit prices ranging from approximately £1.12 to over £411, with no minimum order quantities on standard products and free UK mainland delivery over £100, sold via direct e-commerce (antistat.co.uk and antistat.com), enterprise field sales teams in three regions, and channel partnerships with Future Electronics, Conrad, Fisher Scientific, A2 Global Electronics, and Freedom USA. Revenue is supplemented by managed supply chain services (procurement outsourcing, vendor-managed inventory) on multi-year contracts and bespoke contract manufacturing for electronic component distributors. Antistat is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ant Group Limited and has received a 2020 Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade.

Name

Antistat

Legal name

ESD Control Centre Ltd.

Website

https://antistat.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Antistat is a UK-based specialty supplier of ESD protection and cleanroom consumables serving 600+ customers across electronics manufacturing, aerospace, defense, pharmaceutical, and automotive sectors in 48 countries via direct sales and distributor channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ESD Protection and Cleanroom Consumables

NAICS

Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (3256)

SIC

Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Lab Safety, PPE & Contamination Control (Hoods, Biosafety Cabinets, Clean Air) (HLAGAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conductive/ESD & EMI-Shielding Compounds (IMANABAH), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Gloves, Masks/Respirators, Gowns, Face Shields) (HLAHANAF), Protective Disposable Wear (Masks, Gloves, Shoe Covers, Hairnets) (CRADALAJ)

Keywords

• ESD protection consumables
• Cleanroom supplies
• Antistatic packaging
• Moisture barrier bags
• Electronic component packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Bury Saint Edmunds

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. ESD Products Sales: Direct sales of ESD protection products including antistatic bags, grounding equipment, wrist straps, heel grounders, bench mats, flooring, and monitoring equipment. Products are sold through e-commerce platform, direct sales team, and distribution partners.
2. Cleanroom Consumables Sales: Sales of cleanroom products including wipes, gloves, workwear, headwear, cleaning supplies, and cleanroom equipment. Covers ISO Class 4-8 requirements.
3. Supply Chain Management Services: Managed services including strategic sourcing, inventory management, vendor optimization, cost reduction programs, procurement outsourcing, and logistics solutions. Provides recurring revenue through vendor-managed inventory and pay-as-you-go models.
4. Component Packaging: Specialized packaging solutions for microelectronic components including IC tubes, JEDEC trays, SMT reels, moisture barrier bags, and custom packaging services.
5. Custom/Contract Manufacturing Solutions: Bespoke packaging solutions and specialized supply arrangements, such as the 1.1 million piece bespoke packaging contract for a major electronic component distributor in 2021.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Antistat supplies ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) protection consumables and cleanroom products, including antistatic bags, moisture barrier bags, ESD gloves and workwear, wrist straps, heel grounders, antistatic matting, component packaging (JEDEC trays, IC tubes, SMT reels, Corstat boxes), and cleanroom wipes and infrastructure. The portfolio spans over 2,000 individual EPA products and serves electronics manufacturing, aerospace, defence, pharmaceutical, automotive, and medical device industries globally through direct e-commerce, field sales, and authorised distributors.

Product overview

Antistat is a global leader in electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection and cleanroom consumables, operating as a multi-product platform serving the electronics, pharmaceutical, biotech, defense, and automotive sectors. The company offers over 2000 individual EPA (ESD Protected Area) products and comprehensive cleanroom consumables through distinct product lines including Antistat ESD products (static shielding bags, pink antistatic bags, moisture barrier bags, wrist straps, heel grounders, grounding equipment, ESD gloves, ESD workwear, antistatic matting), Integrity Cleanroom products (cleanroom wipes, gloves, disinfectants, headwear, lab coats, laminar flow cabinets), and the premium PRINCIPLE line for critical environments. The portfolio also includes component packaging solutions (Corstat boxes, JEDEC trays, IC tubes, SMT reels), cleanroom infrastructure (portable clean tents, modular cleanrooms, laminar flow cabinets), and supply chain management services. The company was founded in 1987 and operates from UK, Germany, and US offices with a 40,000 sq ft distribution center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PRINCIPLE: Premium consumables range designed and manufactured to meet demands of the critical environment sector
• Antistat Consumables
• Integrity Essentials

Products and services

• Static Shielding Bags

Quantifiable outcome

• 25 million units of ESD packaging supplied for Raspberry Pi production
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• ConradcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Conrad appointed as authorized European distributor for Antistat in 2024. This enables Antistat to broaden its reach ensuring high quality solutions are available to a larger market in Europe.
• Fisher ScientificcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023US distribution deal signed in 2023. This cleanroom-focused partnership with Antistat brings the supply of cleanroom products via distributors for the first time in the US market.
• Freedom USAmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019New distribution deal with Freedom USA established in 2019 for US market coverage.
• A2 Global ElectronicsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Distribution deal with A2 Global Electronics established in 2018. Also involved in building Integrity's internal ISO 6 cleanroom for repacking and custom packaging services.
• Future ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017Global distribution partnership with Future Electronics, a global leader in electronics distribution. Agreement enables broad market reach for Antistat's ESD products.
• Sony UKTeccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Partnership with Sony UKTec to supply 25 million units of ESD packaging for Raspberry Pi through Farnell element14.
• Farnell Electronic ComponentscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Joint venture with Farnell Electronic Components to produce cost reduction and patented Peel Pack packaging. Quality approved to ISO 9001 management services. Farnell element14 partnership supplied 25 million units of ESD packaging for Raspberry Pi.
• Monmouth ScientificmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic cleanroom collaboration with Monmouth Scientific offering complete portable cleanroom solutions. Integrity Cleanroom and Monmouth Scientific expanded collaboration to blend consumables expertise with clean air technology. Products include Monmouth CIRCULAIRE Laminar Flow Cabinet and Monmouth Aluminium Modular Cleanroom Kit.
• A.R.T. (Advanced Rework Technology Limited)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAntistat supports A.R.T.'s New Supplier Showcase Room, demonstrating practical ESD protection, contamination control and safe electronics handling. Helps visitors understand how ESD products support real manufacturing and training environments.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ITW Texwipe: ITW Texwipe is a leading manufacturer of cleanroom wipes, swabs, and contamination control products serving semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and medical device customers. It is a direct competitor to Antistat's Integrity Cleanroom line.
• Berkshire Corporation: Berkshire Corporation manufactures cleanroom wipes, disinfectants, and contamination control consumables for life sciences and electronics cleanrooms. It competes directly with Antistat's Integrity Cleanroom product portfolio.
• SCS (Static Control Solutions): SCS manufactures ESD shielding bags, moisture barrier bags, and static control packaging for the electronics industry, directly competing with Antistat's ESD packaging and component handling product lines.
• Contec Inc: Contec is a manufacturer of cleanroom products including wipes, mops, disinfectants, and sterile cleaning supplies. It serves pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and medical device manufacturers in direct competition with Antistat's cleanroom offerings.
• Transforming Technologies: Transforming Technologies supplies ESD protective equipment including ionizers, smocks, wrist straps, and matting. It is a direct competitor in the EPA consumables category serving similar electronics manufacturing customers.
• Desco Industries: Desco Industries is a leading US manufacturer of ESD protective products including bags, wrist straps, matting, ionization, and ESD workwear. It is one of the most direct competitors to Antistat in the EPA consumables space and serves overlapping electronics manufacturing customers.
• Botron Company: Botron is a US-based manufacturer of ESD products including workbenches, matting, wrist straps, and ionization equipment. It competes with Antistat's grounding and workstation solutions for electronics assembly customers.

Broad incumbents

• Ansell: Ansell is a global leader in PPE and cleanroom gloves with a broad portfolio serving life sciences, industrial, and healthcare markets. It competes with Antistat's ESD glove and cleanroom glove offerings as part of a wider product portfolio.
• 3M: 3M is a diversified industrial conglomerate offering ESD products, cleanroom tapes, and contamination control solutions as part of its vast portfolio. It serves overlapping customers but does not specialize in the ESD/cleanroom consumables niche that Antistat occupies.
• Kimberly-Clark Professional: Kimberly-Clark Professional manufactures cleanroom wipes, gloves, and protective apparel under the Kimtech brand. It is a broad incumbent in cleanroom consumables serving life sciences and industrial customers that overlap with Antistat's Integrity Cleanroom line.

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

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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