HOGER
HOGER is a Polish manufacturer of custom-engineered glovebox systems and TÜV-certified Class III microbiological safety isolators serving pharmaceutical, chemical, medical, and research institutions across Europe through direct B2B sales.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2022
- HeadquartersKraków, Poland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What HOGER does
HOGER (operating as HOGERBOX Sp. z o.o.) is a Polish manufacturer of custom-engineered glovebox systems and isolators headquartered in Kraków. The company designs and builds controlled-atmosphere chambers used across pharmaceutical, chemical, medical, and advanced research applications, with configurations ranging from 2-port acrylic units to 6-port stainless steel systems. Its technical core is a proprietary PLC automation platform featuring a 10-inch touchscreen HMI, mobile app monitoring, remote service access, automated filter regeneration cycles, and continuous logging of oxygen, moisture, and VOC concentrations, enabling steel-chamber atmosphere purity below 1 ppm O2 and H2O.
The product portfolio spans product-protection gloveboxes (SMARTPRODUCT PRO line), operator-protection isolators, TÜV Rheinland-certified Class III microbiological safety chambers for pathogen handling, transfer antechambers, regeneration-capable purification units, and a new decontamination chamber category under development with EU co-financing. HOGER operates a project-based, quote-driven B2B model with no online sales — each system is custom-configured and installed at the customer site, with direct engagement between HOGER's engineering team and the buyer's procurement and laboratory staff. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and distribution is exclusively direct (no resellers).
Revenue is generated from one-time hardware sales of glovebox systems, recurring accessory and consumable sales (gloves, sensors, filters), professional engineering services for bespoke integrations, and managed services around filter regeneration and maintenance. The customer base spans Polish universities and research institutes, international research organizations (VITO Belgium, IMC ASCR Czech Republic, University of Valencia), pharmaceutical manufacturers (JTI Polska, ADAMED), and industrial buyers (Aptiv, ABB, Vigo System, NCBJ nuclear research). Sales channels include direct enterprise engagement supplemented by active participation in industry trade fairs (LABOTECH, Labs Expo, InterNanoPoland, PCI Days). The company was spun out from 3D-nano in May 2022 and remains privately held with PLN 100,000 share capital and no disclosed institutional investors.
HOGER firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- HOGER
- Legal name
- HOGERBOX Sp. z o.o.
- Website
- https://hogerbox.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2022
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- HOGER is a Polish manufacturer of custom-engineered glovebox systems and TÜV-certified Class III microbiological safety isolators serving pharmaceutical, chemical, medical, and research institutions across Europe through direct B2B sales.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
HOGER industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Laboratory Containment Equipment
- NAICS
- Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)
- SIC
- Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Blister, Skin & Thermoform Packaging Machines (IMAHAOAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Parenteral & Injectable Packaging Components (Stoppers, Seals, Syringes, Cartridges) (IMALAIAE)
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Where HOGER is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kraków
- HQ country
- Poland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
HOGER business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Custom Glovebox & Isolator Sales: HOGER designs, manufactures, and sells custom-engineered glovebox systems (2-port, 3-port, 4-port, 6-port, acrylic, steel, glass) and isolators. Sales are project-based, custom-configured to customer requirements. Pricing is quote-driven. The website explicitly states no online sales are conducted.
- Accessories & Consumables: The company sells protective gloves (from German and French manufacturers), sensors (O2, H2O, VOC), transfer antechambers, shelving systems, lighting, and additional equipment. These complement the main glovebox sales and represent recurring accessory revenue.
- Engineering & Customization Services: HOGER provides custom engineering and design services for non-standard glovebox configurations, including specialized antechambers, integration with external devices (microscopes, freeze dryers, spin-coaters, vacuum ovens), and bespoke solutions for unique laboratory requirements.
- Atmosphere Purification & Regeneration Services: Purification unit maintenance and filter regeneration services for installed glovebox systems. Regeneration is automated via PLC but may generate service revenue for periodic maintenance, calibration, and sensor replacement.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quotation — no standard pricing tiers published |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
HOGER product offering
Product offeringCore offering
HOGER designs, manufactures, and installs custom-engineered glovebox systems and isolators used in the medical, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. Its offering includes 2-port to 6-port gloveboxes in stainless steel, acrylic/PMMA, and glass variants (e.g., the SMARTPRODUCT PRO line achieving sub-1 ppm O2 and H2O), operator-protection Isolators, Decontamination Chambers, and supporting accessories such as protective gloves, sensors, antechambers, and regenerable purification units. Sales are project-based with no online transactions; every system is configured to customer specifications and installed on-site.
Product overview
HOGER is a Polish manufacturer of specialized glovebox systems (isolation chambers) for controlled-atmosphere applications. The product portfolio includes a unified glovebox platform available in multiple configurations: steel (2-, 3-, 4-, and 6-port), acrylic, and aluminum variants. Core products are SMARTPRODUCT PRO for product protection (oxygen/moisture below 1 ppm) and Isolators for operator protection, used in medical, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. The ecosystem includes Purification Units with regenerable filters, Transfer Antechambers in various sizes/shapes, Oxygen/Moisture/VOC Sensors, Protective Gloves, and Decontamination Chambers. The company also offers customization and integration with external laboratory equipment such as microscopes, freezeers, anti-vibration platforms, spin-coaters, and analytical balances.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- SMARTPRODUCT PRO Advanced product protection glovebox system for processes requiring highly stringent anaerobic and dry atmospheres; features purification units achieving oxygen and moisture levels below 1 ppm.
- Isolators Advanced gloveboxes for processes carried out in operator protection mode, used in the medical, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries.
- Gloveboxes Gloveboxes for product protection and operator protection applications, available in 2-port, 3-port, 4-port, and 6-port configurations with stainless steel, acrylic, and glass chamber options.
- Decontamination Chambers Specialized chambers for microbiological decontamination processes, including the HOGER Dekontaminator for autonomous and intelligent complex microbiological contamination elimination.
- HOGER Oxidation Box Specialized box for controlled oxidation processes, equipped with heating table, electronic temperature controller, and laminar flow for N2/H2O mixture.
- Protective Gloves High-quality protective gloves for glovebox applications, sourced from German and French manufacturers and available in various materials and sizes.
- Glovebox Accessories Additional equipment including sensors for oxygen, moisture, and VOC concentration; transfer antechambers; and other specialized components complementing the glovebox product line.
Quantifiable outcome
- Atmosphere purity below 1 ppm O2 and H2O achievable with steel chambers and purification unit
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Companies that use HOGER
Customer profileNamed customers20 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
HOGER technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature7 records
HOGER partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.
- JTI PolskamajorHOGER designed and delivered a custom isolator for JTI Polska (a leading tobacco product manufacturer) for work with concentrated nicotine solution. This represents a specialized industrial application of HOGER's isolator technology in the pharmaceutical/consumer goods sector.
- EU Campaign 'Hazardous substances under control'minorHOGER is an official partner of the EU information campaign 'Hazardous substances under control' (2018-2019), organized by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) and coordinated in Poland by CIOP-PIB. The campaign focuses on raising employer and employee awareness about hazardous substance risks and protective measures.
- 3D-nanocore3D-nano is the parent company from which HOGER emerged as a product brand in 2018. HOGER operates on the experience of more than 10 years of 3D-nano's work with nanomaterials. The HOGER glovebox product line was spun out and eventually became HOGERBOX Sp. z o.o. in 2022. The companies share management (Krzysztof Skupień is Managing Director of both).
- Śląski Klaster Nano (Silesian Nano Cluster)minorHOGER is a member of the Śląski Klaster Nano. As a member, the company participates in nanotechnology industry events and cooperates with other cluster members representing science and industry. HOGER has been a sponsor of InterNanoPoland conferences organized under the cluster's umbrella for multiple years.
- NANONET FoundationminorHOGER cooperates with the NANONET foundation, which organizes nanotechnology conferences. The company participates in NANONET panels at trade events (e.g., Labs Expo 2026) and contributes expert presentations on glovebox technology and laboratory safety.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
HOGER competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Germfree Laboratories: Germfree Laboratories manufactures high-containment isolators and biological safety cabinets for pharmaceutical, biomedical, and defense applications. It is comparable to HOGER in the regulated Class III microbiological safety segment.
- MIKROUNA: MIKROUNA is a China-based manufacturer of gloveboxes and isolators expanding into European markets. As a lower-cost emerging competitor with growing international distribution, MIKROUNA represents both a competitive threat and a price benchmark for HOGER's offerings.
Direct peers
- GS Glovebox Systemtechnik GmbH: GS Glovebox is a German manufacturer of custom gloveboxes and isolators for pharmaceutical, chemical, and nuclear applications. As another mid-sized European custom glovebox specialist, GS is the closest direct peer to HOGER by size, geography, and product mix.
- VAC (Vacuum Atmospheres Company): VAC manufactures gloveboxes, isolators, and integrated gas purification systems for pharmaceutical, battery, and academic research customers worldwide. It is a closely comparable peer in custom-engineered controlled-atmosphere systems with a similar specialty-product orientation.
- Innovative Technology: Innovative Technology (based in the UK) designs and manufactures gloveboxes, gas purification systems, and integrated controlled-atmosphere solutions for pharmaceutical, OLED, and battery research customers globally.
- Jacomex: Jacomex is a French manufacturer of gloveboxes, isolators, and purification systems for nuclear, pharmaceutical, and research customers. Its custom-engineering approach, European footprint, and emphasis on regulated applications closely parallel HOGER's positioning.
- Plas-Labs Inc. Plas-Labs is a US-based manufacturer of gloveboxes and containment enclosures serving pharmaceutical, research, and industrial hygiene customers. It is a comparable mid-sized specialty glovebox producer competing in similar end-markets to HOGER.
Regional players
- LAMSYSTEMS: LAMSYSTEMS is a Russian manufacturer of gloveboxes, biosafety cabinets, and cleanroom equipment primarily serving CIS-region pharmaceutical and research customers. While geographically distinct, it is comparable in product scope to HOGER's SMARTPRODUCT PRO and isolator lines.
Broad incumbents
- MBraun Inertgas-Systeme GmbH: MBraun is the leading German-based global manufacturer of glovebox and inert gas systems for pharmaceutical, battery, and research applications. As the dominant European incumbent with a much broader catalog and global distribution, MBraun is the primary benchmark for HOGER's product positioning and pricing.
- Inert Corporation: Inert Corporation is a long-established US manufacturer of gloveboxes, isolators, and controlled atmosphere systems serving pharmaceutical, nuclear, and research markets. It is a direct global competitor to HOGER in operator-protection isolators and product-protection gloveboxes.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
HOGER social profiles
Digital presenceHOGER compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
HOGER financial estimates
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HOGER leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
HOGER funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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HOGER M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about HOGER
What does HOGER do?
HOGER designs, manufactures, and installs custom-engineered glovebox systems and isolators used in the medical, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. Its offering includes 2-port to 6-port gloveboxes in stainless steel, acrylic/PMMA, and glass variants (e.g., the SMARTPRODUCT PRO line achieving sub-1 ppm O2 and H2O), operator-protection Isolators, Decontamination Chambers, and supporting accessories such as protective gloves, sensors, antechambers, and regenerable purification units. Sales are project-based with no online transactions; every system is configured to customer specifications and installed on-site.
Is HOGER a public or private company?
HOGER is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was HOGER founded?
HOGER was founded in 2022. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is HOGER based?
HOGER is headquartered in Kraków, Poland, in the Europe region.
How does HOGER make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Custom Glovebox & Isolator Sales are the primary driver. The others are accessories & Consumables, engineering & Customization Services and atmosphere Purification & Regeneration Services.
Who are HOGER's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Germfree Laboratories and MIKROUNA. Direct peers are GS Glovebox Systemtechnik GmbH, VAC (Vacuum Atmospheres Company), Innovative Technology, Jacomex and Plas-Labs Inc.. LAMSYSTEMS is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are MBraun Inertgas-Systeme GmbH and Inert Corporation.
Does HOGER have an API?
No public API is recorded for HOGER.
What industry is HOGER in?
HOGER's product category is Laboratory Containment Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAOAI, Blister, Skin & Thermoform Packaging Machines, with a secondary code of IMALAIAE, Parenteral & Injectable Packaging Components (Stoppers, Seals, Syringes, Cartridges). Its NAICS code is 333413 and its SIC code is 3050.