a1-envirosciences
a1-envirosciences GmbH is a Düsseldorf-based specialty distributor and integrator that supplies elemental analyzers, combustion-IC PFAS systems, and laboratory containment solutions to chemical, pharmaceutical, environmental testing, energy, and food/agricultural customers across Europe.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2001
- HeadquartersDüsseldorf, Germany
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What a1-envirosciences does
a1-envirosciences GmbH is a Düsseldorf-based specialty laboratory equipment company that has operated since 2001 as the exclusive European distribution partner of Mitsubishi Chemical for halogen, sulfur, nitrogen, mercury and water analyzers. The company operates three business units: a1-envirosciences (analytical instruments), a1-safetech (containment and personnel protection systems added in 2005), and a1-agrifood (food and agricultural analyzers added in 2023). Its analytical portfolio spans elemental analyzers, sum-parameter systems for AOX/EOX/POX/AOF/EOF determination, the proprietary AQF-5000 Combustion-IC platform for PFAS and halogen measurement, and supporting sample-preparation and moisture-metering equipment. The containment portfolio includes gloveboxes (Safetybox, OEL <5 ng/m³), mobile containment units (Glove Bubble, PCR Clean Air Bubble), weighing protection systems, instrument enclosures, custom cabins, mobile laboratories and climate chambers.
The business operates on a hardware-led model with multi-year service attach. Products are sold via quote-based, direct field sales with regional technical representatives covering Germany, Austria, the United Kingdom, France and Benelux, supported by wholly-owned subsidiaries in Warrington (UK) and Paris (France). Customers span chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, environmental testing, contract laboratory, sewage treatment, high-potency API manufacturing and food/agricultural verticals. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; configurations are customized per application, with regional service technicians providing installation, IQ/OQ qualification, maintenance, filter changes and training — generating recurring service revenue across a 20+ year installed base. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, reports a 94.6% customer recommendation rate, and states that 84.9% of revenue is generated through sustainable environmental and safety applications. Leadership transitioned in September 2022 from 21-year Managing Director Dr. Olaf Wolf-Kunz to Andree Behrens. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors or external funding.
a1-envirosciences firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- a1-envirosciences
- Legal name
- a1-envirosciences GmbH
- Website
- https://a1-envirosciences.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2001
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- a1-envirosciences GmbH is a Düsseldorf-based specialty distributor and integrator that supplies elemental analyzers, combustion-IC PFAS systems, and laboratory containment solutions to chemical, pharmaceutical, environmental testing, energy, and food/agricultural customers across Europe.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
a1-envirosciences industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Laboratory Analytical Instruments and Safety Containment Systems
- NAICS
- Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)
- SIC
- Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Lab Safety, PPE & Contamination Control (Hoods, Biosafety Cabinets, Clean Air) (HLAGAIAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Airborne Chemical Exposure Monitoring (VOCs, Solvents, Gases) (EUAHAGAA), Radiological & Hazardous Materials Monitoring (Radiation, Asbestos, Lead) (EUAHACAJ)
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Where a1-envirosciences is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Düsseldorf
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
a1-envirosciences business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Laboratory Analysis Instruments: Sale of elemental analyzers (AOX, TOX, Schwefel, Stickstoff, Chlor, Quecksilber), combustion-IC systems, sample preparation equipment, and moisture meters. Products are precision instruments with long lifespans (20+ years) and include proprietary software for operation.
- Safety Containment Systems: Sale and customization of containment solutions including weighing protection, instrument enclosures, custom cabins, gloveboxes, mobile laboratories, and climate chambers for laboratory personnel protection.
- Service, Maintenance and Training: Regional service technicians provide maintenance, filter changes with documentation, spare parts supply, and training for laboratory personnel. Service includes IQ/OQ qualification support.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quotation based on application requirements |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Test unit loan terms |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
a1-envirosciences product offering
Product offeringCore offering
a1-envirosciences sells laboratory analytical instruments and safety containment systems for industrial, environmental, and research laboratories. The analysis portfolio covers elemental analyzers (sulfur, nitrogen, chlorine, halogens, mercury), sum-parameter analyzers (AOX/EOX/POX, AOF/AOCl/AOBr/AOI via Combustion-IC), sample preparation equipment, and moisture meters. The containment portfolio includes gloveboxes, weighing protection systems, instrument enclosures, customized cabins, mobile laboratories, and climate chambers used to protect personnel handling hazardous substances.
Product overview
a1-envirosciences offers two integrated business divisions: a1-envirosciences (analysis systems) and a1-safetech (containment systems), providing a comprehensive portfolio of laboratory analytical instruments and safety containment solutions. The analysis portfolio includes elemental analyzers (sulfur, nitrogen, chlorine, halogens, mercury), combustion-IC systems for AOX/EOX/POX/AOF/EOF determination (including AQF-5000 and AOX-400), sample preparation equipment (AOX enrichment modules, microwave digestion), and moisture meters including Karl Fischer titration. The containment portfolio includes Glovebox/Safetybox systems, Glove Bubble and PCR Clean Air Bubble (mobile containment), weighing protection systems, instrument enclosures, customized cabins, mobile laboratories, and climate chambers. The company also added a1-agrifood division in 2023 for food and agricultural sector analysers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- AQF-5000 Combustion analyser for PFAS measurement using hydropyrolytic combustion combined with ion chromatography (Combustion-IC), enabling determination of fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, sulfur as well as AOF, AOCl, AOBr, and AOI.
- AOX-400 Fully automated analyser for AOX (Adsorbable Organic Bound Halogens), EOX (Extractable Organic Bound Halogens) and POX (Purgeable Organic Bound Halogens) determination in water, wastewater, soil and sewage sludge samples, using oxidative pyrolysis in a quartz tube with coulometric titration.
- Safetybox Glovebox Pass-through glovebox with HEPA filtration and negative pressure for weighing and handling highly potent active and dangerous substances, with ECL value designed for <5 ng/m³ and available in three standard sizes from 1200 mm width.
- Glove Bubble Mobile glovebox with H14 HEPA filter and activated carbon filter providing 99.995% personal protection, featuring inert gas connection for controlled atmosphere, dimensions 950x575x670 mm, weight 10 kg.
- PCR Clean Air Bubble Mobile PCR laboratory with HEPA-filtered positive pressure system generating a continuous ISO class 5 clean air blanket, featuring a bactericidal UV-C lamp for biological decontamination, dimensions 800x575x750 mm, weight 38 kg.
- Sulfur Analyzer Elemental analyser for sulfur determination in various sample types.
- Nitrogen Analyzer Elemental analyser for nitrogen determination in various sample types.
- Chlorine Analyzer Elemental analyser for chlorine determination, part of the halogen analysis portfolio.
- Mercury Analyzer Analyser for mercury determination in various sample types.
- Moisture Meters Instruments for moisture/water content determination including Karl Fischer titration systems.
- Sample Preparation Equipment AOX/AOF enrichment modules and microwave digestion systems for sample preparation prior to analysis.
- Weighing Protection Systems Containment systems for protection during weighing operations with hazardous substances.
- Instrument Enclosure Enclosures for housing analytical instruments to provide user protection.
- Customized Cabin Custom-designed containment cabins tailored to specific laboratory requirements.
- Mobile Laboratory Mobile laboratory units for flexible and safe applications in sample preparation, PCR analysis, or handling hazardous substances.
- Climate Chamber Climate-controlled chambers for laboratory applications requiring specific environmental conditions.
Quantifiable outcome
- 85% of TOX-100 analyzers (1997-2013) still in use after 10+ years
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Companies that use a1-envirosciences
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
a1-envirosciences technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature5 records
a1-envirosciences partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Mitsubishi ChemicalcoreEstablished in 2001 as exclusive sales partner of Mitsubishi Chemical for laboratory analyzers for halogen, sulfur, nitrogen, and water determination. This partnership founded the company and remains a core part of the business portfolio.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
a1-envirosciences competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Hach (Danaher): Hach is a global leader in water quality analysis instrumentation, including AOX, TOC, and halogen analyzers used at sewage treatment plants and environmental laboratories. It directly competes with a1-envirosciences' AOX-400 in the wastewater and environmental compliance testing segment.
- Inert Technology Group: Inert is a US-based specialist in glovebox and containment systems for pharmaceutical, nuclear and chemical handling applications. It competes directly with a1-envirosciences in the high-OEL containment and weighing protection niche served by Safetybox and Glove Bubble.
- MBraun: MBraun is a global manufacturer of gloveboxes, inert gas containment systems and controlled atmosphere workstations used in pharmaceutical, lithium battery and chemical research. It is a direct peer to a1-envirosciences' Safetybox and glovebox containment products for high-potency API and hazardous substance handling.
- Elementar Analysensysteme: Elementar is a German manufacturer of elemental analyzers (CHNS, sulfur, nitrogen, chlorine) serving environmental, food, and materials laboratories. It is the closest direct peer to a1-envirosciences' Mitsubishi Chemical-sourced analyzer portfolio, competing head-to-head in European labs for halogen and sum-parameter analytical work.
- Labconco: Labconco is a US-based manufacturer of laboratory safety equipment including fume hoods, gloveboxes, biosafety cabinets and containment enclosures. It directly competes with a1-envirosciences' a1-safetech line in the laboratory personnel protection and containment segment.
- Analytik Jena: Analytik Jena is a German-headquartered manufacturer of analytical instrumentation, sample preparation and optical spectroscopy equipment for environmental, food and life science labs. Like a1-envirosciences, it serves European customers requiring elemental analysis and environmental compliance instrumentation.
Broad incumbents
- PerkinElmer: PerkinElmer provides analytical instruments, consumables and services for environmental, food and pharmaceutical testing. Its elemental analyzer and chromatography portfolio competes with a1-envirosciences in the European environmental compliance laboratory segment, particularly around halogen and sulfur analysis.
- Agilent Technologies: Agilent is a global leader in analytical instrumentation and life sciences, with strong positions in chromatography, mass spectrometry and PFAS analysis. As a broad incumbent, it competes with a1-envirosciences' combustion-IC and elemental analysis offerings in environmental and pharmaceutical laboratories.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world's largest analytical instrument maker, with broad elemental, chromatography and PFAS testing portfolios. Notably, a1-envirosciences already integrates Thermo Fisher ion chromatography into its AQF-5000 Combustion-IC platform, illustrating both partnership and competitive overlap.
- Shimadzu: Shimadzu is a Japanese-headquartered manufacturer of analytical and measuring instruments, including elemental analyzers, chromatographs and spectrometers used in environmental, pharmaceutical and food testing. It is a broad incumbent competing with a1-envirosciences' analyzer portfolio across European customer segments.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
a1-envirosciences financial estimates
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a1-envirosciences leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
a1-envirosciences subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
a1-envirosciences funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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a1-envirosciences M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about a1-envirosciences
What does a1-envirosciences do?
a1-envirosciences sells laboratory analytical instruments and safety containment systems for industrial, environmental, and research laboratories. The analysis portfolio covers elemental analyzers (sulfur, nitrogen, chlorine, halogens, mercury), sum-parameter analyzers (AOX/EOX/POX, AOF/AOCl/AOBr/AOI via Combustion-IC), sample preparation equipment, and moisture meters. The containment portfolio includes gloveboxes, weighing protection systems, instrument enclosures, customized cabins, mobile laboratories, and climate chambers used to protect personnel handling hazardous substances.
Is a1-envirosciences a public or private company?
a1-envirosciences is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was a1-envirosciences founded?
a1-envirosciences was founded in 2001. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is a1-envirosciences based?
a1-envirosciences is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does a1-envirosciences make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Laboratory Analysis Instruments are the primary driver. The others are safety Containment Systems and service, Maintenance and Training.
Who are a1-envirosciences's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Hach (Danaher), Inert Technology Group, MBraun, Elementar Analysensysteme, Labconco and Analytik Jena. Broad incumbents are PerkinElmer, Agilent Technologies, Thermo Fisher Scientific and Shimadzu.
Does a1-envirosciences have an API?
No public API is recorded for a1-envirosciences.
What industry is a1-envirosciences in?
a1-envirosciences's product category is Laboratory Analytical Instruments and Safety Containment Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAGAIAK, Lab Safety, PPE & Contamination Control (Hoods, Biosafety Cabinets, Clean Air), with a secondary code of EUAHAGAA, Airborne Chemical Exposure Monitoring (VOCs, Solvents, Gases). Its NAICS code is 334516 and its SIC code is 3826.