What Cisa Group does

Cisa Group S.R.L., founded in 1947 and headquartered in Lucca, Italy, designs, manufactures and supplies infection control systems — washing, thermal disinfection, steam sterilization and autoclave equipment — for hospitals, clinics, dental and veterinary practices, laboratories and pharmaceutical manufacturers. The company operates under Italian production entity Cisa Production S.r.l. and Brazilian subsidiary Cisa Brasile (Joinville), with sister entity Cisa America for the wider Americas market; all sit under the Faper Group umbrella. The product range spans turnkey Central Sterile Services Departments (CSSD), under-counter and large-capacity washer-disinfectors (P-84 S/L, P-KF155, P-WCO 1500), steam sterilizers (P-6412H, P-640 Medium), plasma gas autoclaves, the WSD waste sterilization department and WSM Sterili-Station containerized waste system, Aquazero water-saving technology, and the Tracecare/TraceWaste traceability software suite.

The company monetizes through one-time equipment sales, consumables, recurring after-sales service via the Cisa Service division, and CSSD turnkey contracts that bundle design, equipment, installation and maintenance. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales supported by specialist technicians (~40+) and a worldwide distributor and certified service centre network, with regional sales coverage for EMEA and LATAM. Cisa is pursuing a sustainability-led positioning — claiming 30-40% medical waste cost reductions and up to 100% lower carbon emissions versus off-site disposal — backed by 8% annual R&D spend, 12 patents, MDR (EU 2017/745) certification achieved in 2023, and EU-funded innovation programs (Bando Regione Toscana for C.A.P.S.U.L.A., Bando III Artes for I-CSSD, the Medical Waste Treating 4.0 program).

Following the May 2023 appointment of Federico Bonotto as CEO, with Antonio Maria Veronesi as non-executive Chairman, the company is executing a corporate reorganization to improve efficiency, competitiveness and profitability while expanding channels (Curo Waste in the UK, Arab Health 2023 in Dubai, training partnerships with AIOS in Italy) and standards influence (UNI/CT44/SC12). Revenue is not publicly disclosed; with 101-250 employees and two production plants the implied revenue band is in the $25M-$50M range at low confidence.

Name

Cisa Group

Legal name

CISA Group S.R.L.

Website

https://cisagroup.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cisa Group, an Italian infection-control equipment maker founded in 1947 and owned by Faper Group, designs and manufactures washing, disinfection, steam sterilization, autoclave and medical-waste treatment systems for hospitals, laboratories and life-science customers, serving EMEA and LATAM from plants in Italy and Brazil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lucca

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of washing systems, thermal disinfectors, steam sterilizers, autoclaves, and waste treatment systems for healthcare facilities
2. Consumables: Supplies and consumables for sterilization equipment
3. After-sales Service: Technical assistance and maintenance services through Cisa Service division with specialist technicians and certified service centres
4. CSSD Turnkey Solutions: Complete design, construction and supply of sterilization centers including installation and technical assistance

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Cisa Group designs, manufactures, and sells infection control and sterilization systems for healthcare and life science facilities. Its core offerings include turnkey Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) solutions, washing and thermal disinfection systems, high-temperature steam sterilizers, autoclaves, and on-site medical waste treatment systems (WSD/WSM), complemented by proprietary traceability software (Tracecare, TraceWaste) and the Aquazero water-saving technology.

Product overview

Cisa Group is a global provider of infection control systems offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for healthcare and life science sterilization. The core offerings include turnkey CSSD (Central Sterile Services Department) design and construction, washing and thermal disinfection systems, high-temperature steam sterilizers, and plasma gas autoclaves. The product line also encompasses WSD® and WSM waste treatment systems for medical waste sterilization, Aquazero water-saving technology, and proprietary software solutions including Tracecare® for surgical instrument traceability and TraceWaste® for waste management tracking. Equipment ranges from under-counter washers (P-84 S/L) to trolley washers (P-WCO 1500), washer-disinfectors (P-KF155), and steam sterilizers (P-6412H, P-640 Medium). The portfolio is complemented by Cisa Service for technical support and Cisa Campus for professional training. Founded in 1947, the company operates production facilities in Italy and Brazil, serving EMEA and LATAM markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cisa Service: Division dedicated to assistance in the sterilization process with specialist technicians and worldwide network of distributors and certified service centres
• Cisa Campus
• Cisa Research
• Aquazero
• Tracecare
• TraceWaste
• WSD
• WSM
• Curo Waste

Products and services

• CSSD (Central Sterile Services Department) Complete turnkey central sterilization departments for hospitals, providing design, construction, and equipment supply for sterile processing departments. For healthcare facilities needing full CSSD design and buildout.
• WSD (Waste Sterilization Department) Complete departments for the treatment of sanitary waste using steam sterilization technology, enabling on-site waste treatment and reducing disposal costs by 30-40%. For hospitals and healthcare facilities.
• WSM (Sterili-Station) Plug and play waste treatment system in container format for mobile or temporary medical waste sterilization. For healthcare facilities needing flexible or temporary waste treatment.
• Curo Waste Medical waste solution providing safe, economical, and carbon-friendly treatment for infectious clinical waste, developed in partnership with UK NHS. Won Make UK National Energy & Sustainability Award in 2023.
• Aquazero Water-saving technology solution for CSSD operations, optimizing water consumption in sterilization processes.
• Tracecare Surgical instrument traceability software system for monitoring and documenting the sterilization process of kits and individual instruments.
• TraceWaste Traceability software for medical waste management, tracking waste treatment processes.
• P-84 S/L Washer-Disinfector Under-counter washing and disinfection system with up to 6 DIN capacity, designed for laboratories, medical centers, and dental practices with limited space.
• P-WCO 1500 Trolley Washer Trolley washer for cleaning carts and large containers in CSSD facilities.
• P-KF155 Washer-Disinfector 15 DIN capacity washer-disinfector available in double-door configuration for CSSD facilities.
• P-6412H Autoclave 8 steam unit (SU) high-temperature steam sterilizer for medical device sterilization.
• Plasma Gas Autoclave Hydrogen peroxide plasma-based sterilizer for heat-sensitive medical instruments.
• P-640 Medium Steam Sterilizer Compact high-temperature steam sterilizer 20% more space-efficient than standard models, with overall width reduced to 1,175 mm and front-access maintenance.
• Cisa Service After-sales technical assistance and maintenance services with a worldwide network of distributors and certified service centers. For healthcare facilities using Cisa equipment.
• Cisa Campus Training and education platform for Cisa technicians, distributors, and healthcare professionals on sterilization technologies and infection control.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces medical waste treatment costs by 30-40%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Peacocks Medical GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2023UK-based medical equipment company that won Make UK National Energy & Sustainability Award for partnership with Northumbria Healthcare in development and launch of Curo Waste by Cisa Group, helping NHS reach its 2040 net zero target.
• PER-CORSO AGENZIA FORMATIVA SRL - IMPRESA SOCIALEminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2023Training program partner for TICS (Technologies 4.0 for Infection Control Systems) programme. PER-CORSO is the project leader for the €582-hour, 18-month training initiative for 61 Cisa Group employees, funded by Regione Toscana under Industry 4.0 principles.
• AIOS (Associazione Italiana Operatori Sanitari Addetti alla Sterilizzazione)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Italian Association of Sterilisation Operators. Cisa Group is partner for training events organized by AIOS, supporting healthcare workers involved in sterilization processes. AIOS brings together operating room personnel and has organized a series of courses for 2023.
• Intelligent Health Association (IHA)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership for Arab Health 2023 exhibition in Dubai. Cisa Group participated as partner to present Medical Waste Treatment 4.0 project at the Intelligent Health Pavilion.
• Faper GroupcoreOthersCisa Group is part of Faper Group, an important Italian company dealing with world-class engineering solutions. Faper Group provides the umbrella for Cisa's operations and strategic direction.
• Cisa AmericacoreOthersSister company forming an international group with Cisa Group and Cisa Brasile, focused on the Americas market.
• Cisa BrasilecoreOthersBrazilian subsidiary with manufacturing plant in Joinville, Santa Catarina, serving the LATAM market.
• Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustminorOthersUK NHS trust implementing Curo Waste system for medical waste treatment as part of their sustainability initiatives.
• UNI (Ente Italiano di Normazione)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian standards organization. Cisa Group participated in UNI conference at Ambiente Lavoro 2023 regarding revision of UNI 10384-1:1994 standard for hospital waste sterilization and disposal.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Getinge: Swedish global leader in infection control with a dedicated Sterile Supply / CSSD division. Most direct large-scale competitor to Cisa across washers, sterilizers and turnkey CSSD projects worldwide.
• STERIS: US-listed global sterilization and infection-prevention company with direct overlap in steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, low-temperature sterilization and CSSD solutions for hospitals and labs.
• Belimed: Swiss sterilization and disinfection specialist (Metall Zug group) focused on CSSD, washer-disinfectors and steam sterilizers for hospitals and life sciences. Direct competitor in Cisa's primary European mid-market segment.
• Matachana: Spanish manufacturer of sterilization, disinfection and CSSD equipment serving hospitals and laboratories globally. Closely comparable mid-sized European peer with similar product breadth.
• Tuttnauer: Israeli-based manufacturer of autoclaves, washer-disinfectors and CSSD solutions serving hospitals, dental and laboratory markets worldwide. Directly comparable in product portfolio and customer base.
• Miele Professional: German manufacturer of industrial/lab washer-disinfectors and thermal disinfection systems for healthcare and life sciences. Competes directly with Cisa's washing and thermo-disinfection product line.
• Steelco Group: Italian manufacturer of washer-disinfectors, sterilizers and integrated CSSD solutions for hospitals and labs (Miele Group). Direct domestic competitor and very close overlap with Cisa's core product portfolio.
• AT-OS: Italian manufacturer of large-capacity washer-disinfectors and sterilization equipment for CSSDs and laboratories. Closely comparable in geography, size and product mix to Cisa.
• Tesalys: French specialist in on-site infectious medical waste treatment systems (shredder-sterilizer units). Directly comparable to Cisa's WSD/WSM waste treatment portfolio and Curo Waste offering.

Broad incumbents

• Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care): Large diversified healthcare player with sterilization monitoring, infection prevention and sterilization products. Broader portfolio but overlapping infection-control positioning versus Cisa.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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