Name

CiK Solutions

Legal name

CiK Solutions GmbH

Website

https://cik-solutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Measurement Instruments

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Quality Management & Regulatory Compliance (CLIA/CAP/ISO) for Labs (HLACAMAH)

Keywords

• Precision measurement instruments
• Data logging systems
• Environmental monitoring solutions
• Temperature monitoring devices
• Calibration laboratory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Karlsruhe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of data loggers, monitoring systems, environmental simulation chambers, calibration equipment, cooling and freezing solutions, transport indicators, and laboratory equipment. Products include own branded and third-party branded items.
2. Professional Services: Calibration services (accredited and traceable factory calibrations), temperature mapping services, maintenance and validation services for climate chambers, and authorized Kambic maintenance and calibration services.
3. Rental Services: Rental of SenseAnywhere data loggers, MSR loggers, Tecnosoft devices, and climate chambers for temporary monitoring needs.
4. Software Subscriptions: LogTag Online cloud platform subscription services for data management and analysis, including SIM card usage for GSM-enabled devices. First year typically included with device purchase, subsequent years billed at €50 for LT5GEO.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CiK Solutions GmbH is a German distributor and solution provider that sells precision measurement instruments, data loggers, wireless monitoring systems, environmental simulation chambers, calibration equipment, refrigeration and freezing solutions, and laboratory equipment to regulated and quality-sensitive industries. The company bundles hardware from partner manufacturers with complementary services such as DAkkS-accredited calibration, temperature mapping, rental, and cloud-based monitoring subscriptions to deliver complete quality assurance and compliance solutions.

Product overview

CiK Solutions is a B2B distributor and solution provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of precision measurement, monitoring, and quality-assurance hardware and services for temperature-sensitive applications. The portfolio is organized as a multi-brand hardware platform — comprising data loggers (LogTag, MSR, HOBO), wireless monitoring systems (SenseAnywhere, Vaisala GxP), environmental simulation chambers (POL-EKO climate chambers), calibration instruments, refrigeration/freezer equipment (Arctiko ULT freezers), transport indicators, product drying systems (vacuum dryers, heating ovens), and incubators — supported by a services layer that includes calibration (ISO 17025), temperature mapping, and equipment rental. The SenseAnywhere system provides cloud-connected wireless monitoring with real-time alerting, while the LogTag product line (including the GSM-enabled LT5GEO with 5-in-1 sensors) serves mobile transport monitoring needs. The company serves regulated industries including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, food, logistics, and industrial manufacturing across Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Data Loggers Standalone and reusable electronic data loggers from LogTag, MSR, and HOBO used to record temperature, humidity, and process values; aimed at QA, logistics, and laboratory users needing compliant documentation.
• SenseAnywhere Wireless Monitoring System Wireless sensor and cloud platform for continuous, central monitoring of temperature, humidity, and door events across multiple sites; targeted at pharmaceutical, biotech, and logistics customers with GxP compliance needs.
• Vaisala GxP Monitoring System Validated wireless monitoring solution from Vaisala designed for GxP-regulated environments, providing continuous environmental data, alarming, and audit-ready reports.
• Environmental Simulation Chambers Climate and test chambers used to simulate defined temperature and humidity conditions for stability, stress, and quality testing in laboratories and industry.
• POL-EKO Incubators Forced convection and natural convection incubators and drying ovens from POL-EKO for microbiological, biological, and industrial laboratory applications.
• Refrigeration and Freezing Solutions (ARCTIKO) Laboratory refrigerators, blood bank refrigerators, and ultra-low temperature freezers from ARCTIKO using single-compressor technology for stable, energy-efficient cold storage of sensitive samples.
• Industrial Sensors and Transmitters Industrial-grade sensors and transmitters for vibration, flow, level, pressure, and other process parameters used in industrial automation and monitoring.
• Transport Indicators Single-use and reusable transport indicators that record temperature or shock excursions during shipment of temperature-sensitive or fragile goods.
• Product Drying Equipment Drying cabinets and related equipment for controlled drying of products, samples, and components in laboratory and industrial settings.
• Calibration Service DAkkS-accredited calibration of temperature, humidity, and process measurement instruments performed at the company's in-house calibration laboratory; delivered to regulated industries requiring traceable measurements.
• Temperature Mapping Service On-site temperature and humidity mapping of rooms, refrigerators, freezers, incubators, and chambers to validate thermal distribution for GxP, GMP, and GDP compliance.
• Rental Service Rental of measurement instruments, data loggers, and climate/test chambers for short-term projects, validation campaigns, or temporary capacity needs.
• Kambic Authorized Maintenance and Calibration Authorized maintenance and calibration service for Kambic laboratory equipment, performed by CiK as a certified partner to ensure continued OEM-compliant operation.
• LogTag Online Cloud Platform Annual subscription-based cloud service that connects LogTag data loggers to a central, online platform for continuous temperature monitoring, alarming, and reporting.
• LogTag GSM Data Logger Solution LogTag data loggers with integrated GSM connectivity that automatically transmit recorded measurement data to the LogTag Online cloud, enabling remote monitoring without manual readout.

Quantifiable outcome

• 365+ hours annual time savings by eliminating manual temperature readings
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SenseAnywherecoreTechnology or IntegrationSenseAnywhere is a core technology partner providing wireless monitoring systems for temperature, humidity, and environmental monitoring. CiK Solutions serves as a distributor and integration partner, offering SenseAnywhere products along with installation, configuration, and ongoing support services to customers in German-speaking markets.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ellab A/S: Ellab provides thermal validation, temperature mapping, and wireless monitoring solutions for pharmaceutical and food manufacturers globally. Directly comparable to CiK's mapping, validation, and monitoring services, with overlapping presence in pharma/biotech compliance projects across Europe.
• Rotronic (Process Sensing Technologies): Rotronic manufactures high-precision humidity and temperature probes, data loggers, and monitoring systems with strong penetration in pharma, food, and HVAC. Directly comparable to CiK's data logger and humidity calibration lines and a recognized competitor for regulated-industry projects in Europe.
• POL-EKO Aparatura: POL-EKO is a Polish manufacturer of laboratory equipment — climate chambers, incubators, and temperature-controlled cabinets — that CiK itself distributes in Germany. Acts as both a supplier and a competitor when end-customers source POL-EKO equipment directly or via other channel partners.
• ELPRO-BUCHS AG: ELPRO specializes in temperature monitoring, mapping, and GxP-compliant cold-chain solutions for pharmaceutical and life-science customers. Closely comparable to CiK on GDP-compliant monitoring and temperature mapping services, and a frequent competitor on pharma logistics and storage projects.
• Berlinger & Co. AG: Berlinger is a Swiss manufacturer of temperature monitoring and indicator solutions specifically designed for pharmaceutical cold-chain compliance. Comparable to CiK's LogTag data loggers and transport indicators and a credible alternative on pharma logistics tenders across Europe.
• Sensitech Inc. (Carrier): Sensitech supplies cold-chain visibility solutions — temperature/humidity data loggers, indicators, and real-time monitoring services — to pharmaceutical and food logistics customers worldwide. Directly comparable to CiK's LogTag/SenseAnywhere-based transport monitoring offering, particularly on pharma logistics use cases.
• Hanwell Solutions (IML Group): Hanwell manufactures wireless temperature and humidity monitoring systems for pharma, healthcare, food, and industrial customers, with strong UK and European presence. Directly comparable to CiK's SenseAnywhere wireless monitoring installations and a competitor on mid-market compliance monitoring projects.
• Testo SE & Co. KGaA: Testo is a German-headquartered manufacturer of portable measurement instruments (temperature, humidity, airflow) and monitoring solutions serving HVAC, food, pharma, and industrial customers across Europe. Directly overlaps with CiK's data logger, climate chamber, and calibration offerings, and competes head-to-head in the DACH mid-market.

Broad incumbents

• Vaisala Oyj: Vaisala is a Finnish global leader in environmental and industrial measurement (humidity, temperature, CO2, dewpoint) and supplies validated GxP-compliant monitoring systems to pharma and biotech. While CiK is also a Vaisala distributor in DACH, Vaisala's own direct enterprise sales force competes with CiK on integrated continuous-monitoring projects in regulated industries.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific (incl. Patheon CDMO): Thermo Fisher supplies a broad portfolio of laboratory instruments, ultra-low temperature freezers, and validated monitoring/calibration services across pharma, biotech, and healthcare. Competes with CiK at the upper end of the ULT freezer, calibration, and validation market through its laboratory products division.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CiKSolutionsGmbH/videos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cik-solutions-gmbh
• Xx.com/ciksolutions
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about CiK Solutions