Laboratoires Anios

What Laboratoires Anios does

Laboratoires Anios is a French manufacturer of professional disinfection, antisepsis, and detergency products, founded in 1898 in Lille and headquartered in Lezennes, France. The company designs, formulates, and produces chemical and equipment-based hygiene solutions for hospitals, clinics, healthcare professionals, the food and beverage industry, the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries, the hospitality sector, and dental professionals. Its portfolio spans over 350 core formulations yielding roughly 4,000 product references, with approximately 30 new products launched annually, complemented by in-house designed equipment including soap dispensers, hyperaseptic washbasins, endoscope cleaning and disinfection modules, and the Soluscope range of washer-disinfectors for endoscopes.

The company operates an integrated value chain centered on the Luce Letartre Research Center in Sainghin-en-Mélantois, where 37 research staff conduct approximately 22,000 tests per year across chemistry, formulation, microbiology, and analytical chemistry laboratories accredited under COFRAC, AFNOR, and CEN standards. Production is distributed across three French sites (Lezennes, Sainghin-en-Mélantois, and Aubagne for Soluscope) with a combined annual capacity of 50,000 tonnes and 120,000 bottles packaged per day across 28 packaging lines. The commercial model combines direct enterprise sales teams, regional distribution platforms in France, an international distributor network covering more than 80 countries, and the Extranios B2B portal for technical content and online ordering; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Since 2017, Laboratoires Anios has operated as the European Healthcare entity of Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL), a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions. The integration provides access to Ecolab's global footprint, while Anios retains its brand identity, R&D autonomy, and Letartre-family leadership continuity. International expansion was executed through a series of acquisitions between 2001 and 2016 (Laboratoires Peters, FARMEC, UNIDENT, Soluscope, Deren, Endoclear, and Instrunet Hospital), establishing wholly-owned subsidiaries in Italy, Switzerland, Turkey, Argentina, China, Brazil, and Spain.

Name

Laboratoires Anios

Legal name

Laboratoires Anios S.A.S.

Website

http://www.anios.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1898

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Laboratoires Anios is a French manufacturer of professional disinfection, antisepsis, and detergency products serving hospitals, healthcare professionals, food and beverage, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, hospitality, and dental sectors across more than 80 countries. Since 2017 it operates as the European Healthcare entity of Ecolab.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Disinfection and Hygiene Products

NAICS

Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing (325611), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing (325612)

SIC

Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro primary industry

Disinfection & Surface Decontamination (Wipes, Sprays, Fogging, UV Robots) (HLAHANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare Facility & Medical Office Disinfection (HSAEAHAC), Disinfection, Sanitization & Infection Prevention Services (BPABABAE), Infectious Disease/Pathogen Decontamination (HSAEAHAF)

Keywords

• Hospital disinfection products
• Professional hygiene solutions
• Antiseptic formulations
• Infection prevention chemicals
• Endoscope reprocessing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Hellemmes-lille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Disinfection Products: Manufacturing and commercialization of antimicrobial products for disinfection, antisepsis, and detergency serving hospitals, healthcare professionals, industries (food & beverage, cosmetic, pharmaceutical), hospitality, and dental professionals
2. Cleaning and Disinfection Equipment: Design, assembly, and sale of specialized equipment including soap dispensers, washbasins, endoscope modules, aerosols, sprays, and custom furniture (Corian lab tables, endoscopy modules)
3. Training Services: Training services provided at dedicated Training Centre created in 2003 for disinfection practices, active substance studies, antimicrobial activity, detergency, corrosion, disinfection techniques, and regulations
4. Related/Sales Services: Sales-related services including compatibility verification, antimicrobial effectiveness validation, and technical support from sales engineers trained in chemistry and microbiology

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Laboratoires Anios manufactures and commercializes professional disinfection, antisepsis, and detergency products for healthcare, food & beverage, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, hospitality, and dental customers. The offering spans liquid and gel chemical formulations, specialized cleaning and disinfection equipment (soap dispensers, washbasins, endoscope cleaning and disinfection modules, aerosols, soaking tanks), Soluscope washer-disinfectors for endoscopes, and digital services including the Extranios B2B portal and the Aerosept Ultra 150 mobile application.

Product overview

Laboratoires Anios is a provider of disinfection, antisepsis, and detergency products and solutions. Their portfolio includes core infection prevention products (Aniosgel hand rub, Anios pour la Maison consumer range), industry-specific product lines (Kophanios for cosmetics), specialized equipment (soap dispensers, washbasins, endoscope disinfection modules), acquired brands (Soluscope endoscope washers), and digital platforms (Aerosept app, Extr'Anios extranet). The company serves hospitals, healthcare professionals, food/beverage/cosmetic/pharmaceutical industries, hospitality, and dental professionals across 80+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aniosafe: Eco-design commitment initiative that attests to voluntary commitment to environment protection and eco-design.
• Anios pour la Maison
• Kophanios
• Soluscope
• Aerosept Ultra 150

Products and services

• Aniosgel Alcohol-based hand rub for hand hygiene and infection prevention, used by healthcare professionals and adapted for institutional, industrial, and consumer applications; production was doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic to meet French and global demand.
• Anios pour la Maison Consumer-oriented range of cleaning and disinfection products aimed at the general public, extending the company's professional disinfection expertise to household use.
• Kophanios Product line dedicated to cosmetic industry production sites with high hygiene requirements, with formulations particularly effective for removing traces of cosmetic products such as mascara, creams, and makeup.
• Aerosept Ultra 150 Mobile Application Mobile application (Android and iOS) that generates identification barcodes for the AEROSEPT range of products, supporting product traceability and identification for professional users.
• Soluscope Endoscope Washer-Disinfectors Washer-disinfectors for endoscopes designed and manufactured for the hospital sector, based in Aubagne, France, providing automated endoscope reprocessing under the Soluscope brand.
• Cleaning and Disinfection Equipment Specialized equipment designed and manufactured in-house, including soap dispensers, hyperaseptic washbasins, computer-controlled endoscope cleaning and disinfection modules, aerosols and sprays, instrumentation soaking tanks, terminal filters, and custom furniture (Corian lab tables and endoscopy modules).
• Extr'Anios B2B Portal B2B online platform and extranet for registered medical and dental (DMD) professionals, providing access to disinfection protocols, technical datasheets, training videos, analysis certificates, and online purchasing of professional products.
• Anios Training Centre Services Professional training services delivered at the dedicated Training Centre (created 2003), covering disinfection practices, active substance studies, antimicrobial activity, detergency, corrosion, disinfection techniques, and related regulations for healthcare and industry professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100%+ international growth in 5 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Institut Pasteur de LillecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Long-standing partnership for scientific research and advice since Luce Letartre-Collet's leadership. Institut Pasteur of Lille founded in 1898, same year as Anios. Joint sponsorship of museum renovation honoring shared mission to fight invisible threats and infections. Cooperation with experts from Institut Pasteur for antimicrobial research.
• EcolabcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Acquisition by Ecolab in 2017 made Anios the European Healthcare entity of the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions. Ecolab provides global footprint and capabilities while Anios provides specialized healthcare expertise.
• Instrunet Hospital (Inibsa Group, Spain)minorOthers · 1 May 2016Acquisition of disinfection activities of Inibsa Group for Spain development
• Deren (Turkey)minorOthers · 1 January 2015Majority stake acquisition of Turkish market leader in hospital disinfection
• Endoclear (Brazil)minorOthers · 1 January 2015Majority stake acquisition of Brazilian endoscopy company
• Soluscope (Aubagne, France)coreOthers · 1 January 2014Acquisition with Ardian support. Soluscope designs and manufactures washer-disinfectors for endoscopes. Center dedicated to endoscopy research, design and manufacturing.
• CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Research cooperation with French national research center alongside Institut Pasteur de Lille, INRA, and numerous French and foreign universities for extensive antimicrobial research
• INRA (Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Research cooperation with French agricultural research institute alongside Institut Pasteur de Lille, CNRS, and numerous universities for antimicrobial and formulation research
• Laboratoires Peters (hygiene division)minorOthers · 1 January 2008Acquisition buyout as part of international expansion
• Laboratoires StéridineminorOthers · 1 January 2008Company creation as part of expansion strategy
• UNIDENT (Switzerland)minorOthers · 1 January 2008Company acquisition in Switzerland as part of international expansion
• Laboratoires FARMEC (Verona, Italy)minorOthers · 1 January 2005Acquisition buyout in 2005 as part of international expansion strategy

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ecolab: Parent company and global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention. Direct peer in healthcare disinfection and infection prevention, with Anios operating as Ecolab's European Healthcare entity since 2017.
• STERIS: Global provider of sterilization and infection prevention products and services, including endoscope reprocessing systems. Directly comparable to Anios across hospital sterilization, disinfection, and endoscopy (overlap with Soluscope).
• Getinge: Swedish provider of infection control, surgical, and sterilization solutions for hospitals and life science. Direct competitor in hospital disinfection equipment and consumables across Europe.
• Schülke & Mayr: German manufacturer of disinfectants, antiseptics, and hygiene products for healthcare, industry, and personal care. Closely comparable specialty chemical disinfectant portfolio and DACH/Germanic market presence.
• BODE Chemie (Hartmann Group): German disinfectant and hygiene specialist within the Hartmann Group, focused on hand and surface disinfection for healthcare. Direct competitor in European hospital disinfection chemistry.
• Dr. Schumacher: German manufacturer of disinfectants, cleaning agents, and hygiene products for hospitals, industry, and public sectors. Closely comparable mid-sized European specialty disinfectant producer.
• Diversey (Solenis): Provider of hygiene, cleaning, and infection prevention solutions across hospitality, healthcare, food & beverage, and retail. Direct peer in professional disinfection and sanitization chemistry after Diversey was acquired by Solenis.
• Belimed: Swiss provider of sterilization, disinfection, and cleaning solutions for hospitals and laboratories. Direct peer in washer-disinfectors and instrument reprocessing, overlapping with Anios' Soluscope endoscopy business.
• Metrex Research (Envista): Specialist manufacturer of surface disinfectants and infection prevention products focused on dental and medical markets within Envista Holdings. Direct peer in dental disinfection chemistry overlapping with Anios' DMD division.

Broad incumbents

• 3M Health Care: Broad incumbent offering infection prevention products including surgical drapes, sterilization assurance, and skin antisepsis across global healthcare. Larger and broader portfolio than Anios but competes in hospital infection prevention.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A4 records

Investments

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