BioAir
BioAir is an Italian manufacturer of contamination control equipment — biosafety cabinets, laminar flow cabinets, CO2 incubators, isolators, and ATMP isolators — serving pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences research, hospital pharmacy, and industrial customers through a global distributor network and parent company Tecniplast.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1964
- HeadquartersPero, Italy
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What BioAir does
BioAir S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of contamination control equipment for biomedical research, biopharmaceutical production, and advanced therapy manufacturing. Founded in 1964 (with its first European Biological Safety Cabinet launched in 1972 under the legacy Gelaire brand), the company designs and produces laminar flow cabinets (Aura series), biosafety cabinets (Safemate, Safe3, SM-49), CO2 incubators (Cellcare, Safegrow Pro) featuring a proprietary fanless direct-heating system with four heating elements and seven thermal sensors, ductless fume hoods (Safehood), industrial containment modules (Modulair, Safebooth, Safethrough, Safe SP), and pharmaceutical isolators (Isomate). Its advanced therapy product line centers on ISOCell PRO cell therapy isolators and ISOCell BioBox closed transfer systems, which deliver Grade A aseptic conditions within Grade D cleanrooms ('A in D') as a cost-disruptive alternative to traditional 'A in B' cleanroom infrastructure for ATMP manufacturing.
The company generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of standardized and customized contamination control systems, supported by an after-sale service stream covering validation (IQOQ), filter replacement, hydrogen peroxide biodecontamination, and technical support with 10-year spare parts availability. Go-to-market is executed through a network of more than 70 factory-trained distributors across approximately 20 countries (excluding the USA and Japan), complemented by direct sales via the Tecnilabo division in Italy and integration with parent group Tecniplast S.p.A.'s global channels in nine countries. End customers include pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, life sciences research institutions, hospital pharmacies, and industrial producers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.
Since April 2021, BioAir has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tecniplast S.p.A. within the TECNILABO laboratory equipment division (alongside KW Apparecchi Scientifici and Labosystem), and effective January 1, 2026, was merged by incorporation into the parent. The company holds NSF ANSI/49 certification (first Italian manufacturer), ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Nemko CTF-1 testing accreditation, and TUV Nord annual inspections, supporting sales into regulated GMP and US/Canadian markets.
BioAir firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BioAir
- Legal name
- BioAir S.p.A.
- Website
- https://bioair.it
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1964
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- BioAir is an Italian manufacturer of contamination control equipment — biosafety cabinets, laminar flow cabinets, CO2 incubators, isolators, and ATMP isolators — serving pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences research, hospital pharmacy, and industrial customers through a global distributor network and parent company Tecniplast.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
BioAir industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Laboratory Containment and Contamination Control Equipment
- NAICS
- Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)
- SIC
- Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)
- akta.pro primary industry
- General Lab Equipment (Centrifuges, Incubators, Shakers, Ovens) (HLAGAIAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Cell Culture & Bioprocess Lab Equipment (Bioreactors, Single-Use Systems, Controllers) (HLAGAIAG), Bioprocess Facility, Cleanroom & Utility Systems (HVAC, WFI, CIP/SIP, containment) (HLAAAJAJ), Bioprocess Safety, Biosafety & Contamination Control Solutions (single-use integrity, environmental monitoring) (HLAAAJAO)
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Where BioAir is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Pero
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
BioAir business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Laboratory Equipment Sales: Sale of biosafety cabinets, laminar flow cabinets, CO2 incubators, isolators, fume hoods, and industrial contamination control equipment. Products are designed and manufactured in Italy with standard and customized configurations.
- After-Sale Service and Maintenance: Technical support, periodic maintenance, validation services, filter replacement, biodecontamination with hydrogen peroxide, IQOQ validation services, and electrical safety checks. Spare parts availability maintained for approximately 10 years from sale date.
- Customized Applications and Solutions: Custom isolator and cabinet development working closely with customers from planning through mock-ups, installation, validation, and full-scale production. Projects include URS definition, mock-up realization, detailed design, FAT, SAT, and PQ validation.
- Advanced Therapy Solutions: Specialized isolators and transfer systems for ATMP (Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products) manufacturing, including ISOCell PRO and ISOCell BIOBOX products for cell and gene therapy applications.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
BioAir product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BioAir manufactures contamination control and containment equipment for biomedical research and biopharmaceutical production, including biosafety cabinets, laminar flow cabinets, CO2 incubators, isolators, and fume hoods. Founded in 1986 in Italy, the company supplies laboratories and pharmaceutical facilities worldwide through a network of 70+ distributors as a subsidiary of the Tecniplast Group.
Product overview
BioAir is an Italian manufacturer of contamination control equipment for biomedical research and biopharmaceutical production. The product portfolio includes multiple interconnected product lines: (1) Laminar Flow Cabinets (Aura series: HZ horizontal, SDV, Mini, PCR) providing product protection through HEPA-filtered airflow; (2) Biosafety Cabinets (Safemate series: Q, EZ, Eco+, Cyto, Total, plus Safe3 Class III and SM-49 NSF-certified Class II) protecting users and environments from biological hazards; (3) CO2 Incubators (Cellcare and Safegrow Pro) with advanced direct heating systems for cell culture; (4) Fume Hoods (Safehood ductless system); (5) Industrial products (Modulair filtration modules, Safe SP robot cabinets, Safebooth weighing stations, Safethrough pass-through hatches); (6) Isolators (Isomate for hospital pharmacies); and (7) Advanced Therapy Solutions (ISOCell PRO cell therapy isolator and ISOCell BioBox closed transfer system) for ATMP/GMP manufacturing. The portfolio is unified by a shared focus on contamination control, Italian manufacturing quality, and compliance with international safety standards. Customized applications and comprehensive after-sale service support complete the offering.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ISOCell PRO: Advanced Cell Therapy Isolator for streamlined workflow environment reducing set up and running costs of cell therapy products preparation.
- ISOCell BioBox
- Aura
- Safemate
- SM-49
- Cellcare
- Safegrow
- Isomate
- Safe3
Products and services
- Biosafety Cabinets
Quantifiable outcome
- Temperature uniformity recovery within 0.3°C in 5 minutes and within 0.2°C in 6 minutes after door opening for CO2 incubators
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use BioAir
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
BioAir technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
BioAir partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Tecniplast GroupflagshipTecniplast Group, world leader in Laboratory Animal Science Industry since 1949, acquired BioAir as a major move for continuous growth. Tecniplast directly present in Italy, USA, France, UK, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, Japan, and China, with 70 international representatives worldwide. The acquisition enabled BioAir to leverage Tecniplast's global footprint to expand capabilities and serve other markets. Effective 1 January 2026, Tecniplast completed merger by incorporation of BioAir S.p.A., strengthening the Group's positioning in contamination control for biomedical research and biopharmaceutical production.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
BioAir competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Getinge: Swedish medtech company offering sterilization, infection control, and pharmaceutical processing equipment including isolators. Overlaps with BioAir's Isomate and ISOCell product lines for hospital pharmacy and ATMP applications, though Getinge is a much larger, diversified player.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global life sciences giant whose laboratory equipment division (formerly Thermo Scientific HERAcell, etc.) sells CO2 incubators, biosafety cabinets, and cell culture systems. BioAir competes most directly with the HERAcell/Forma incubator and BSC lines, but Thermo operates at vastly greater scale.
- Steris: Global provider of sterilization, disinfection, and contamination control solutions for pharmaceutical, medical, and research customers. Overlaps with BioAir's hospital pharmacy and biopharma contamination control offerings, including sterile processing and isolator technologies.
- Eppendorf: Global life sciences equipment manufacturer offering CO2 incubators, bioreactors, and cell handling solutions. Overlaps with BioAir's Cellcare/Safegrow CO2 incubator and bioprocess portfolios, but Eppendorf serves a much broader workflow spanning liquid handling, consumables, and centrifugation.
Direct peers
- Labconco: US-based manufacturer of laboratory equipment including biosafety cabinets, fume hoods, and CO2 incubators. Closely comparable to BioAir's Safemate, Safehood, and Cellcare product lines, with strong presence in North American research and life-science markets.
- BINDER GmbH: German manufacturer of CO2 incubators, microbiological incubators, and drying/heating chambers. Directly competes with BioAir's Cellcare and Safegrow CO2 incubator lines for cell culture and biomedical research customers.
- NuAire: US manufacturer of Class II biosafety cabinets, CO2 incubators, and ultra-low freezers. Directly comparable product portfolio to BioAir's Safemate and Safegrow/Cellcare lines, with similar focus on cell culture and pharmaceutical research applications.
- Esco Lifesciences: Esco is a Singapore-based manufacturer of biosafety cabinets, laminar flow cabinets, CO2 incubators, and pharmaceutical isolators. Direct overlap with BioAir's Safemate biosafety cabinet line, Aura laminar flow cabinets, and ISOCell advanced therapy isolators, serving the same pharmaceutical, biotech, and research customer base.
- The Baker Company (Baker): US-based specialist in biological safety cabinets, laminar flow workstations, and cleanroom air purification. Directly competes with BioAir's Safemate and Aura product lines, particularly in pharmaceutical and research lab settings.
- Telstar (a CYPE member): Spanish-headquartered manufacturer of pharmaceutical isolators, cleanroom technology, and lyophilization equipment. Directly competes with BioAir's ISOCell PRO and Isomate isolator lines for ATMP, hospital pharmacy, and biopharma customers.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
BioAir social profiles
Digital presenceBioAir compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance9 records
BioAir financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
BioAir leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
BioAir funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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BioAir M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about BioAir
What does BioAir do?
BioAir manufactures contamination control and containment equipment for biomedical research and biopharmaceutical production, including biosafety cabinets, laminar flow cabinets, CO2 incubators, isolators, and fume hoods. Founded in 1986 in Italy, the company supplies laboratories and pharmaceutical facilities worldwide through a network of 70+ distributors as a subsidiary of the Tecniplast Group.
Is BioAir a public or private company?
BioAir is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was BioAir founded?
BioAir was founded in 1964. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is BioAir based?
BioAir is headquartered in Pero, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does BioAir make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Laboratory Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are after-Sale Service and Maintenance, customized Applications and Solutions and advanced Therapy Solutions.
Who are BioAir's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Getinge, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Steris and Eppendorf. Direct peers are Labconco, BINDER GmbH, NuAire, Esco Lifesciences, The Baker Company (Baker) and Telstar (a CYPE member).
Does BioAir have an API?
No public API is recorded for BioAir.
What industry is BioAir in?
BioAir's product category is Laboratory Containment and Contamination Control Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAGAIAC, General Lab Equipment (Centrifuges, Incubators, Shakers, Ovens), with a secondary code of HLAGAIAG, Cell Culture & Bioprocess Lab Equipment (Bioreactors, Single-Use Systems, Controllers). Its NAICS code is 333413 and its SIC code is 3821.