EREA
EREA Pharma designs and manufactures custom pharmaceutical isolators, RABS, and automatic aseptic filling lines for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturers, serving enterprise customers globally from its Péronne, France headquarters with 30+ years of specialization in sterile containment solutions.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1989
- HeadquartersPéronne, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What EREA does
EREA Pharma is a French designer and manufacturer of containment solutions and sterile processing equipment for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Péronne, France. The company produces custom-made isolators (sterile, sterility testing, and aseptic-toxic), automatic aseptic filling lines for vials and syringes, and Restricted Access Barrier Systems (O-RABS and C-RABS), all certified to GMP Class A (ISO 5) with HEPA filtration and H2O2 biodecontamination. Supporting accessories include laminar flow units, 316L stainless steel transfer trolleys, weighing cabinets, biological safety cabinets, bio-decontamination airlocks, glove integrity testers, and camera/dosing valve integrations. EREA sells exclusively through direct enterprise field sales with custom project quotations, multi-year contract cadence, and aftermarket services (maintenance, FAT/SAT validation). The company is part of the E3I Group (also comprising Jacomex and Inert Corporation), operates a sister company in Amesbury, MA for North America, and serves a roster of enterprise pharmaceutical customers including Sanofi, Boehringer Ingelheim, GSK, Eli Lilly, Merck, Teva, and others across Europe, North America, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East.
EREA firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- EREA
- Legal name
- EREA Pharma
- Website
- https://erea.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1989
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- EREA Pharma designs and manufactures custom pharmaceutical isolators, RABS, and automatic aseptic filling lines for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturers, serving enterprise customers globally from its Péronne, France headquarters with 30+ years of specialization in sterile containment solutions.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
EREA industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Pharmaceutical Containment Equipment
- NAICS
- Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)
- SIC
- Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Aseptic Processing, Fill-Finish & Sterile Manufacturing Tech (isolators, lyophilization interfaces) (HLAAAJAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Drug Product Fill-Finish & Aseptic Manufacturing Services (HLAAAKAB), Lab Safety, PPE & Contamination Control (Hoods, Biosafety Cabinets, Clean Air) (HLAGAIAK)
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Where EREA is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Péronne
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
EREA business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Custom Pharmaceutical Equipment Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of bespoke isolators, RABS, laminar flow systems, weighing cabinets, and transfer trolleys for pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies. Equipment is custom-made to customer specifications with long sales cycles typical of capital equipment.
- Standard Equipment Catalog: Sale of standard containment solutions including sterility test isolators, sterile isolators, and RABS systems with shorter lead times than custom solutions.
- Aftermarket Services: Maintenance, retrofitting, FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), SAT (Site Acceptance Test), and technical support services for existing equipment installations worldwide.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom Project Quote |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
EREA product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EREA designs and manufactures custom-made pharmaceutical isolators, Restricted Access Barrier Systems (RABS in open and closed configurations), automatic aseptic filling lines, and supporting containment equipment for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. Products include sterile isolators, sterility testing isolators, isolators for aseptic-toxic processes, laminar flow units, biological safety cabinets, transfer trolleys, weighing stations, and accessories such as glove integrity testers, glove stretchers, camera systems, and dosing valves. Equipment provides GMP Class A (ISO 5) sterile containment with HEPA filtration and H2O2 biodecontamination, and is engineered to comply with GMP Annex 1 requirements.
Product overview
EREA Pharma offers a comprehensive portfolio of containment solutions and sterile equipment for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. The core product line centers on custom-made isolators (sterile, sterility testing, and aseptic-toxic), automatic aseptic filling lines, and Restricted Access Barrier Systems (RABS - both open and closed configurations). These primary systems are complemented by supporting equipment including laminar flow units, transfer trolleys, weighing stations, biological safety cabinets, bio-decontamination airlocks, and specialized accessories (glove integrity testers, glove stretchers, camera systems, and dosing valves). All equipment is designed and manufactured in France, with over 30 years of experience serving major pharmaceutical companies worldwide. The offerings follow a platform-based approach where core isolator systems can be customized with various accessories and integrated components to meet specific customer requirements.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Automatic Aseptic Filling Line Robotic line for aseptic distribution of pharmaceutical products in vials and syringes under isolator protection, featuring ultra-precise dosing, automated filling, and secure packaging capabilities. Designed for pharmaceutical manufacturers requiring high-throughput sterile filling with full GMP compliance.
- Sterile Isolators (Pharma Sterile Isolator) Custom-made sterile isolators for aseptic environments, providing GMP Class A (ISO 5) containment with HEPA filtration for sterile applications in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Sterility Test Isolators Customised isolators designed for pharmaceutical sterility testing, providing sterile and contained environments for chemical analysis of raw materials, finished products, and packaging. Products are certified Class A (ISO 5) with HEPA filtration and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) decontamination.
- Isolators for Aseptic-Toxic Processes Isolators designed for handling toxic pharmaceutical products in aseptic environments, providing operator and product protection for cytotoxic applications.
- Open and Closed RABS (O-RABS / C-RABS) Restricted Access Barrier Systems (RABS) providing open and closed configurations for sterile pharmaceutical applications, featuring safety-first design for aseptic filling processes.
- Laminar Flow and FFU (Fan Filter Units) Passive Enclosures Passive enclosures with laminar flow and fan filter units providing ISO 5/Class A clean air environments for pharmaceutical applications.
- Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC) and Cabinets Biological Safety Cabinets and specialized enclosures for pharmaceutical cleanroom applications.
- Bio-Decontamination Airlocks with Plates and Trolleys Transfer airlocks with plates and trolleys for bio-decontamination of materials entering sterile environments.
- Transfer Trolley Material transfer trolleys for safe and efficient movement of pharmaceutical products and materials into and within sterile environments.
- Grade B 316L Stainless Steel Transfer Trolley 316L stainless steel transfer trolley designed for Grade B cleanroom areas, meeting strict pharmaceutical cleanroom classifications.
- Weighing Cabinet / Weighing Station Precision weighing cabinets and stations for pharmaceutical weighing operations in controlled environments, ensuring accurate dosing of sensitive products.
- Glove Integrity Tester Testing equipment for verifying the integrity of gloves used in isolators and glove boxes, ensuring operator safety and containment validation.
- Glove Stretcher Device for properly stretching and fitting gloves in isolators to ensure proper seal and operator protection.
- Camera System Vision system and camera integration for pharmaceutical isolators, providing visual monitoring and quality control capabilities for aseptic filling operations.
- Dosing Valve Precision dosing valves for accurate pharmaceutical liquid filling operations in isolator-based production lines.
Quantifiable outcome
- Equipment documented to remain operational for 16+ years without breakdown
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use EREA
Customer profileNamed customers16 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
EREA technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
EREA partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- STÄUBLI RoboticscoreRobotics integration partner for pharmaceutical automation. Featured at EREA Open Week 2025 and ACHEMA 2024. Provides robotic solutions integrated into EREA isolators and RABS for automated filling operations.
- Cotral LabminorProvided custom hearing protection for EREA employees through ear canal impressions and molded hearing protection devices for workplace safety.
- E3I Group (Gloveboxes Group)coreEREA is part of E3I Group (formerly Gloveboxes Group) comprising Erea, Jacomex, and Inert Corporation. The group operates synergistically with shared vision, complementary expertise, and collaborative working. E3I was officially launched in June 2025.
- JacomexcoreFellow E3I Group company specializing in glove boxes and containment solutions. Companies share expertise, conduct joint seminars, and collaborate on project management training to strengthen group synergies.
- Inert CorporationcoreSister company based in Amesbury, MA (USA) serving North American pharmaceutical market. Participated jointly in Formnext 2022 and INTERPHEX events. Collaborated on additive printer automation under inert environment.
- GEORGES LABOminorClean room partitions and installations specialist. Partner within expert department for pharmaceutical clean room projects offering comprehensive solutions.
- Horus Lighting by AvantageminorLED lighting solutions for clean room environments. Partner in expert department providing complete clean room installation packages.
- CESOLminorClean room flooring specialist. Part of expert department for pharmaceutical facility construction providing integrated project solutions.
- PortalpminorAutomatic doors provider for clean room environments. Partner in expert department for pharmaceutical clean room projects.
- STERIGENEminorClean room furniture supplier. Partner in expert department offering complete pharmaceutical facility solutions.
- Groupe IDEAminorProfessional packing services for equipment export. Provided packing services for EREA equipment shipped to South America.
- Alter PréventionminorSafety and Security at Work training provider delivering first aid training to EREA employees including refresher courses for workplace first aid responders.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves10 records
Expansion highlights6 records
EREA competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Comecer: Italian manufacturer of containment and isolation systems for pharmaceutical, nuclear medicine, and radiopharma applications. Direct competitor in pharma isolators and aseptic processing equipment, similar mid-sized boutique profile.
- SKAN: Swiss-based manufacturer of pharmaceutical isolators, RABS, and decontamination systems. Directly competes with EREA in sterile and aseptic containment equipment for the pharma industry, with overlapping product categories and similar customer base.
- ILC Dover: US-based manufacturer of flexible isolators, containment systems, and pharmaceutical processing equipment. Direct competitor in pharma containment with strong North American presence, complementing EREA's US footprint expansion.
- Germfree: US manufacturer of containment equipment, biological safety cabinets, and modular cleanroom solutions for pharmaceutical and life sciences. Direct competitor in containment and isolation equipment for pharma applications.
- Fedegari Group: Italian family-owned manufacturer of sterilization and aseptic processing equipment for pharma and life sciences. Direct competitor in pharmaceutical containment, sterilization, and isolator systems with strong European customer base.
- Franz Ziel: German manufacturer of aseptic processing equipment, isolators, and pharmaceutical containment systems. Direct competitor in pharma isolators with strong DACH region presence and custom engineering capabilities similar to EREA.
- Telstar (Grupo Auxair): Spanish manufacturer of pharmaceutical equipment including isolators, lyophilizers, freeze dryers, and containment solutions. Direct competitor in pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment with similar bespoke/custom engineering capabilities.
Broad incumbents
- Getinge: Swedish large-cap medtech company providing sterile processing, infection control, and pharmaceutical containment solutions. Overlaps with EREA in pharmaceutical isolators and sterilization but offers a broader portfolio including surgical and ICU equipment.
- Ecolab (Bioquell): Global hygiene and sterilization company that acquired Bioquell, a specialist in bio-decontamination and isolator systems. Adjacent competitor in pharma containment and biodecontamination, part of a much larger diversified portfolio.
- STERIS: US large-cap provider of sterilization, infection prevention, and pharmaceutical processing equipment. Overlaps with EREA in pharma isolators and aseptic processing, and is also a strategic partner (collaborative Open Week events).
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
EREA social profiles
Digital presenceEREA compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
EREA financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
EREA leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
EREA subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
EREA funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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EREA M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about EREA
What does EREA do?
EREA designs and manufactures custom-made pharmaceutical isolators, Restricted Access Barrier Systems (RABS in open and closed configurations), automatic aseptic filling lines, and supporting containment equipment for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. Products include sterile isolators, sterility testing isolators, isolators for aseptic-toxic processes, laminar flow units, biological safety cabinets, transfer trolleys, weighing stations, and accessories such as glove integrity testers, glove stretchers, camera systems, and dosing valves. Equipment provides GMP Class A (ISO 5) sterile containment with HEPA filtration and H2O2 biodecontamination, and is engineered to comply with GMP Annex 1 requirements.
Is EREA a public or private company?
EREA is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was EREA founded?
EREA was founded in 1989. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is EREA based?
EREA is headquartered in Péronne, France, in the Europe region.
How does EREA make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Custom Pharmaceutical Equipment Manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are standard Equipment Catalog and aftermarket Services.
Who are EREA's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Comecer, SKAN, ILC Dover, Germfree, Fedegari Group, Franz Ziel and Telstar (Grupo Auxair). Broad incumbents are Getinge, Ecolab (Bioquell) and STERIS.
Does EREA have an API?
No public API is recorded for EREA.
What industry is EREA in?
EREA's product category is Pharmaceutical Containment Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAAAJAG, Aseptic Processing, Fill-Finish & Sterile Manufacturing Tech (isolators, lyophilization interfaces), with a secondary code of HLAAAKAB, Drug Product Fill-Finish & Aseptic Manufacturing Services. Its NAICS code is 334512 and its SIC code is 3821.