Gako Germany

What Gako Germany does

Gako Deutschland GmbH is a Scheßlitz, Germany-based manufacturer of pharmaceutical compounding equipment, wholly owned by the Dutch pharmaceutical conglomerate Fagron Group. The company designs, produces, and sells the UNGUATOR TECHNOLOGY product line under the "gako unguator" brand, a patented piston-principle closed-system mixing platform used by compounding pharmacies to prepare semi-solid individual formulations such as ointments, creams, gels, and pastes. Its core offering comprises three mixing devices (BASIC entry-level, EMP up to 500 ml, and PRO flagship up to 2000 ml) supported by a proprietary accessory ecosystem including multi-function Kruken jars (15 ml to 2000 ml), standard and disposable mixing blades, jar couplings, pneumatic AirDynamic dispensing pumps, applicators, varionozzles, and spindles. The system addresses GMP-compliant preparation, contamination control, and validated batch documentation needs, with the PRO model adding barcode scanning and remote inspection capabilities.

Gako generates revenue through hardware sales of mixing devices and recurring consumable sales of jars and accessories, distributed via a direct e-commerce shop (unguator.com) as well as the Fagron Group's international wholesale network spanning more than 40 countries. The company claims approximately 50% market penetration among German pharmacists and asserts that around 95% of ointment formulations sold in pharmacies can be prepared with UNGUATOR equipment. Operations are run by a three-person Managing Director team (Fabian Casper, Rafael Padilla Papaceit, and Karin de Jong) overseeing approximately 40 employees at the German site, with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 50001:2018 certifications underpinning its quality and energy management systems.

Name

Gako Germany

Legal name

Gako Deutschland GmbH

Website

https://unguator.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gako Deutschland GmbH manufactures the UNGUATOR piston-principle closed-system mixing devices and proprietary Kruken jar ecosystem, selling directly to compounding pharmacies globally through its e-commerce shop and Fagron Group's distribution network in 40+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Laboratory Equipment

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834)

akta.pro primary industry

Compounding Pharmacies (Sterile/Non-Sterile) (HLAFALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dispensing & Pump Systems (Pumps, Sprayers, Misters, Droppers) (IMALAJAB)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical compounding equipment
• Ointment mixing devices
• GMP-compliant mixers
• Pharmacy laboratory equipment
• Primary packaging materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Scheßlitz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Equipment Sales: Sale of UNGUATOR mixing devices (PRO, EMP, BASIC models) and accessories including jars, mixing blades, applicators, spindles, couplings, and varionozzles to compounding pharmacies.
2. Primary Packaging Materials: Sale of primary packaging containers (Kruken jars) and related dispensing accessories for pharmaceutical compounding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Gako Germany designs, manufactures, and sells the UNGUATOR mixing technology — a patented piston-principle closed-system for pharmaceutical compounding. The portfolio includes three mixing devices (BASIC, EMP, PRO) that automate mortar-and-pestle preparation of semi-solid formulations (ointments, creams, gels), together with multi-function Kruken jars, mixing blades, applicators, varionozzles, jar couplings, spindles, and the AirDynamic dispensing system, sold primarily to compounding pharmacies worldwide.

Product overview

Gako Germany offers the UNGUATOR TECHNOLOGY product line for pharmaceutical compounding pharmacies. The core products consist of three mixing devices: gako unguator BASIC (entry-level), gako unguator EMP (for preparations up to 500 ml), and gako unguator PRO (flagship model for preparations up to 2000 ml). These automated mortar-and-pestle devices use a patented piston-principle system where ingredients are weighed directly into mixing jars that serve simultaneously as measuring unit, mixing chamber, storage container, and dispensing vessel. The accessories portfolio includes various jar sizes (15 ml to 2000 ml), standard and disposable mixing blades/stirrers, applicators, varionozzles, jar couplings, spindles for extraction, and the AirDynamic pump system. The system eliminates cross-contamination, air intake, and reduces cleaning requirements compared to traditional mortar-and-pestle methods, achieving GMP-compliant semi-solid pharmaceutical preparations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• gako unguator: Pharmaceutical compounding mixing technology system including devices, jars, mixing blades, and accessories for pharmacy preparations.

Products and services

• gako unguator PRO Flagship mixing device for GMP-compliant preparation of semi-solid pharmaceutical preparations up to 2000 ml. Features a 10.1-inch touch display, integrated barcode scanner, validated mixing programs, automatic online updates, and remote service inspection capability. Designed for compounding pharmacies preparing ointments, creams, and gels.
• gako unguator EMP Electronic Mortar and Pestle for GMP-compliant preparation of semi-solid individual formulations up to 500 ml. Includes automatic lifting guide, quick-lock coupling, touch screen, intuitive user guidance, 10 adjustable mixing time/speed levels, integrated time recording, ID number generation per mixing process, and integrated QM functional test (IQ/OQ).
• gako unguator BASIC Entry-level mixing device within the UNGUATOR TECHNOLOGY product line, used by compounding pharmacies for pharmaceutical compounding of semi-solid preparations. Part of the BASIC / EMP / PRO device tier.
• gako unguator Kruken (Jars) Multi-function primary packaging containers serving simultaneously as measuring unit, mixing chamber, storage container, and dispensing jar. Made from polypropylene/polyethylene plastic, available in sizes 15–20 ml to 2000 ml, with patented piston-principle movable-bottom design for contamination-free preparation.
• gako unguator Standard Mixing Blades (SMB) Reusable mixing blades designed for specific corresponding jar sizes, compatible with Unguator e/s, Q, and 2100 models that use sensors to verify proper blade size. Dishwasher safe.
• gako unguator Disposable Blades Single-use mixing blades compatible with all gako unguator devices and applicable for jar sizes 15–20 ml up to 200 ml. The blade detaches from the shaft after use.
• gako unguator Jar Coupling Device connecting two gako unguator jars by their screw threads to enable transfer of formulations between containers for larger-batch preparation. Available in versions for 15–1000 ml and 2000 ml jars.
• gako unguator Spindle Extraction tool used to hygienically dispense ointment from 300 ml and 500 ml jars. Patients rotate the spindle to push the movable bottom upward and dispense the preparation.
• gako unguator AirDynamic System Pump system consisting of a pump ball and base plate with easy-lock connection by hose, pumping air pressure into 300, 500, 1000, and 2000 ml jars to enable easy dispensing of semi-solid formulations from large jars.
• gako unguator Applicators Screw-on extensions for the dispensing opening of jars. Short applicator (with cap) for ear and nose ointments; long applicator for rectal and vaginal applications. Also functions as a finger extension for pushing the jar bottom.
• gako unguator Varionozzles Color-coded dispensing nozzles inserted into the central lid opening, reducing opening from 9 mm to 1, 2, or 4 mm (blue, yellow, pink respectively) for smooth skin application and accurate dispensing of varying viscosities.
• gako unguator Standard Wing Stirrer (SFR) Stirrers with fixed mixing head made of polyoxymethylene for intensive horizontal and vertical mixing in jars sized 15 ml to 2000 ml. Suitable for suspension ointments and rubbing processes.
• gako unguator Disposable Stirrers (EWR) Single-use stirrers with exchangeable mixing head of white polyamide. Counter-rotating blade struts deliver three times more material contact than SFR stirrers, providing more intensive distribution suited to emulsions, gels, and soft-in-soft mixtures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Extended shelf life of preparations through closed-system design
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fagron GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGako Deutschland GmbH operates as part of the Fagron Group, with 40 employees at the Scheßlitz site responsible for development and manufacturing. Products are distributed worldwide through Fagron's network of over 3,000 colleagues across more than 40 countries, supporting pharmacists daily with individual formulation preparations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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