Elma Schmidbauer Suisse

What Elma Schmidbauer Suisse does

Elma Schmidbauer Suisse AG is a privately held Swiss Aktiengesellschaft (CHE-243.091.265) incorporated in Canton Aargau, Switzerland, operating from Hintermättlistrasse 11 in Mägenwil. The company functions as the official Swiss sales and service partner for Elma, a German ultrasonic cleaning technology group founded in 1948, and as the Swiss distributor for MAFAC spray cleaning systems (40+ years in the market). It sells industrial cleaning equipment spanning the Elmasonic benchtop ultrasonic series (Easy, P, Select, Med, Xtra, xtra ST), Elmasystem industrial cleaning lines (Evo, Neo, Nano), Elmasteam steam cleaners (4.5 basic, 8 basic, 8 med), Elmasolvex watch and micro-parts cleaning machines (VA, RM, SE), and MAFAC spray cleaning units (PURA among others), together with proprietary Elma Cleaners chemistry and accessories. Target customers are Swiss B2B industrial buyers in medical/dental, MedTech, watchmaking/jewelry, precision technology, and workshop/maintenance segments, including reference customers such as Somi Medical in medical-implant manufacturing.

The business model is primarily hardware sales (Elmasonic devices, Elmasystem lines, Elmasolvex machines, MAFAC equipment, and refurbished rental-pool units), supplemented by recurring cleaning chemistry sales, professional services (repair, preventive maintenance, installation relocation, software updates, service contracts), and short-term equipment rental. Pricing for new equipment and industrial systems is provided only on consultation; refurbished units are listed in Swiss Francs (CHF 290 to CHF 3,600) with a one-year warranty excluding tank cavitation damage. Go-to-market is direct, field-based, and segmented by Swiss geography: regional sales representatives cover German-speaking East (CH-Ost), Central Switzerland (CH-Milleu, with management involvement), and French-speaking West (CH-Ouest), supported by a dedicated internal service, after-sales, and senior service engineering team. The company maintains a multilingual German/French website, exhibits at major Swiss industry events (EPHJ, preXcon, MSM Congress, Insetq), and holds membership in Swiss Med Tech and IG WIG. The Elmasystem Evo supports OPC/UA interfaces for ERP/MES integration, signaling industrial-automation readiness, though the company does not disclose AI, cloud, or software-as-a-service capabilities.

Name

Elma Schmidbauer Suisse

Legal name

Elma Schmidbauer Suisse AG

Website

https://elma-suisse.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Elma Schmidbauer Suisse AG is the official Swiss sales and service partner for Elma ultrasonic cleaning and MAFAC spray cleaning technologies, selling industrial cleaning equipment, chemistry, and services to Swiss B2B buyers in medical, watchmaking, jewelry, precision technology, and workshop sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cleaning Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Warehouse Cleaning (Degreasing, Machine/Plant Cleaning) (BPABABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial & Manufacturing Facility Cleaning (IMAIADAB)

Keywords

• Industrial ultrasonic cleaning
• Steam cleaning equipment
• Spray cleaning systems
• Cleaning chemistry solutions
• Watch parts cleaning

Headquarters

HQ city

Eggenwil

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Ultrasonic Cleaning Equipment Sales: Sale of ultrasonic cleaning devices (Elmasonic series), steam cleaning devices (Elmasteam series), industrial cleaning systems (Elmasystem lines), and watch cleaning machines (Elmasolvex series). One-time equipment sales with optional accessories.
2. MAFAC Spray Cleaning Equipment Sales: Sale of MAFAC spray cleaning machines (PURA, KEA, ELBA, JAVA, PALMA, MALTA, SABA, CONTINUO) as official Swiss representative. One-time equipment sales.
3. Cleaning Chemicals (Elma Cleaners): Sale of cleaning concentrates and ready-to-use cleaning solutions across multiple industry-specific formulations: MedTech/Dental, Watchmaking/Jewelry, Precision Technology, Workshop/Maintenance. Products available in various container sizes.
4. Used/Refurbished Equipment Sales: Sale of refurbished and used cleaning equipment from the rental pool. Includes one-year warranty on used equipment (excluding tank for cavitation damage).
5. Service, Maintenance, and Repair: Professional service offerings including equipment repair, preventive maintenance, installation relocation, software updates (Elmasolvex VA), and service contracts for cleaning lines and MAFAC equipment.
6. Equipment Rental: Short-term rental of cleaning equipment for bridging needs, testing, or equipment downtime situations. Flexible and immediately available service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Elma Schmidbauer Suisse AG sells and services industrial cleaning equipment under the Elma and MAFAC brands in Switzerland. The portfolio covers ultrasonic cleaning devices (Elmasonic series), steam jet cleaners (Elmasteam series), industrial ultrasonic cleaning lines (Elmasystem Evo/Neo/Nano), watch and precision parts cleaning machines (Elmasolvex VA/RM/SE), and MAFAC spray cleaning systems, supported by Elma-branded cleaning chemistry, accessories, and a service/rental offering.

Product overview

Elma Schmidbauer Suisse AG is a Swiss company specializing in industrial ultrasonic cleaning technology and steam cleaning equipment. The product portfolio consists of three main systems: (1) Elma ultrasonic cleaning devices including the Easy, Select, P, Med, Xtra, and xtra ST series for tabletop cleaning; (2) Elmasystem industrial cleaning lines (Evo, Neo, Nano) for fully automated large-scale cleaning; (3) Elmasteam steam cleaners (8 basic, 8 med, 4.5 basic) for vapor-based cleaning; and (4) Elmasolvex watch and micro-parts cleaning machines (VA, RM, SE). The company also distributes MAFAC spray cleaning systems (PURA) and offers comprehensive cleaning chemistry including alkaline, neutral, and acidic concentrates for medical, dental, watch/jewelry, precision, and workshop applications. Accessories include baskets, drying units (Elma Dry), rinsing basins (Elma Sink), and noise protection boxes (Elma Mutebox). The company provides service offerings including repair, rental equipment, installation moving, and software updates for Elmasolvex VA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Elma: Core brand for ultrasonic cleaning devices, steam cleaners, ultrasonic systems, watch cleaning machines (Elmasolvex), and cleaning chemistry, marketed under the Elma product family.
• MAFAC
• Elmasonic Select
• Elmasonic Xtra
• Elmasonic Med
• Elmasonic Easy
• Elmasonic P
• Elmasonic xtra ST
• Elmasolvex
• Elmasystem
• Elmasteam

Products and services

• Elmasystem Evo Fully automated modular ultrasonic cleaning line for demanding cleanliness requirements. Configurable process modules for cleaning, rinsing, drying, and extensions with OPC/UA interfaces for ERP/MES integration. Targets industrial customers requiring high-throughput automated cleaning.
• Elmasystem Neo Project-specific modular ultrasonic cleaning system for fine and ultra-fine cleaning. Supports aqueous, semi-aqueous, and ATEX solvent processes, multi-frequency ultrasonic technology, and various drying systems. Targets precision technology manufacturers.
• Elmasystem Nano Compact fully automated ultrasonic cleaning system combining advanced technology with space-efficient design. Predefined configurations for quick commissioning, IPC control, and intelligent process monitoring. Targets small-footprint industrial installations.
• Elmasonic Select Advanced benchtop ultrasonic cleaning device series in eleven tank sizes (3 to 90 liters) with 37 kHz frequency, 5 ultrasonic modes, 4 customizable cleaning programs, intuitive controls, and bright display. Targets laboratories, medical labs, and industrial users.
• Elmasonic Easy Entry-level ultrasonic cleaning device series with eco mode for energy-efficient and quiet operation, and dynamic mode for stubborn contamination. Designed for environmental friendliness and intuitive use by workshops and small businesses.
• Elmasonic xtra ST Heavy-duty ultrasonic cleaning device for industrial use with selectable 25 kHz (heavy contamination) and 45 kHz (gentle cleaning) frequencies, plus Pulse, Sweep, and Dynamic modes. Reinforced stainless steel tanks for the most stubborn dirt and highest demands.
• Elmasonic Xtra

Quantifiable outcome

• Germ reduction of 99.875% and protein removal of 97% with Elmasteam 8 med (tested by Prüfinstitut HygCen Austria, 06/2017)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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.

• Somi MedicalreferenceOthers · 27 January 2022Somi Medical uses Elma X-tra Line ultrasonic cleaning systems for implant manufacturing. The modular cleaning system adapted to complex geometries and energy-efficient operations serves as a reference customer case in the medical technology sector. Represented in France by Mafac France, Elma serves as the German manufacturer.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kemet International: UK-based precision cleaning equipment and consumables supplier (ultrasonic, aqueous, vapor degreasing). Comparable because it sells chemistry + equipment + service bundles to precision manufacturing, medical, and aerospace customers similar to Elma's Swiss verticals.
• Ecoclean Group (part of Dürr): Industrial parts cleaning specialist offering aqueous, solvent, and ultrasonic-based cleaning systems plus process chemistry. Closely comparable to Elma Schmidbauer Suisse's full-range cleaning approach and serves overlapping industries including medical, precision, and general manufacturing.
• Pero AG: German manufacturer of industrial parts cleaning systems using aqueous and solvent processes. Comparable in offering modular cleaning lines, chemistry, and service — addressing the same medical, precision, and industrial customer base.
• MAFAC (Alpirsbacher Maschinenfabrik): German manufacturer of spray/aquatic component cleaning systems (PURA, KEA, ELBA, JAVA, PALMA, MALTA, SABA, CONTINUO). Elma Schmidbauer Suisse is the official Swiss sales/service partner for the same MAFAC product line, so the two sell competing-equivalent offerings in adjacent geographies to identical precision-industry buyers.
• Crest Ultrasonics: US-based manufacturer of industrial ultrasonic cleaning equipment and aqueous cleaning systems. Directly comparable because it offers ultrasonic benchtop units, multi-stage industrial lines, and proprietary chemistries serving medical, aerospace, and precision parts customers — the same verticals Elma targets.

Broad incumbents

• Elma GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of the Elma ultrasonic cleaning, steam, and watch cleaning product lines that Elma Schmidbauer Suisse distributes and services in Switzerland. Directly comparable because it shares the same product platforms (Elmasonic, Elmasteam, Elmasolvex, Elmasystem) and the same end customers in watchmaking and medical.
• Branson Ultrasonics (Emerson): Global incumbent in ultrasonic cleaning equipment for industrial, medical, and electronics applications. Comparable to Elma Schmidbauer Suisse because it sells ultrasonic cleaning devices into medical, precision, and manufacturing end markets with overlapping technology.
• ITW (Cleaning & Surface Solutions): Diversified industrial conglomerate with cleaning equipment and chemistry brands. Relevant broad incumbent because it competes across multiple cleaning technology categories (spray, immersion, ultrasonic-adjacent) for industrial customers that overlap with Elma's Swiss precision and manufacturing accounts.

Regional players

• Borer Chemie AG: Swiss manufacturer of decontamination and industrial cleaning chemistries (deconex, decosept). Comparable regional peer because it sells cleaning chemistry to Swiss medical-device, pharmaceutical, and industrial customers — overlapping with Elma's MedTech, medical/dental, and precision segments.

Emerging players

• Bio-Circle Surface Technology (Walter GmbH): German manufacturer of aqueous industrial cleaning systems and chemistry for parts cleaning and surface pretreatment. Comparable because it offers a chemistry-plus-equipment model for industrial parts cleaning that competes with MAFAC spray systems and Elma ultrasonic platforms in similar end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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