What Ecosafe does

Ecosafe (ECOSAFE sa) is a Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of safety storage and chemical-handling equipment serving industrial, laboratory, and healthcare facilities. Founded in 1985 and operating from Ecublens, Switzerland, with a regional subsidiary (Ecosafe Asia Ltd.) in Hong Kong, the company designs and builds fire-resistant storage cabinets, ductless fume hoods, gas cylinder cabinets, lithium-ion battery storage cabinets, and supporting safety equipment. Its products carry a dense stack of European and international certifications (EN 14470-1, EN 14470-2, FM, OSHA, NF X 15-211, EN 15154-1/2, CE), which are central to its positioning as a compliance-grade supplier in regulated end markets.

The core technology combines fire-resistant cabinet construction (Type 30/60/90/105 minute ratings), activated-carbon and HEPA filtration on recirculating fume hoods, thermal-runaway protection for lithium-ion battery storage (automatic fire extinguishers activating at 79°C and VIG ventilation systems), and an emerging IoT layer using RFID/NFC for real-time inventory tracking and WiFi-enabled alarm/data logging. A recent product wave targets the lithium-ion battery storage segment with RT362-compliant cabinets, including an outdoor-rated variant launched in early 2026.

Ecosafe monetizes primarily through one-time hardware sales on a quote-based model with reported 6-8 week lead times, supplemented by consumables (filters, retention sumps, fire extinguishers) and a nascent recurring-revenue subscription for connected cabinet software. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales, a reseller and distributor network (supported by a dedicated reseller portal), multilingual e-catalogues in five languages, and presence at major European, Middle Eastern, and Asian trade exhibitions. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and customer mix is horizontal across industrial facilities, laboratories and universities, and healthcare institutions.

Name

Ecosafe

Legal name

ECOSAFE sa

Website

https://ecosafesa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ecosafe is a Swiss manufacturer of fire-resistant safety cabinets, ductless fume hoods, and lithium-ion battery storage cabinets serving industrial facilities, laboratories, universities, and healthcare institutions across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Safety Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazardous Waste Storage & Consolidation Facilities (RCRA/TSDF Staging) (TLALAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flammable Liquids Storage (Class 3) (TLALAHAA), Laboratory Chemicals & Specialty/Reagent Chemical Storage (TLALAHAM)

Keywords

• Safety storage cabinets
• Laboratory fume hoods
• Hazardous materials storage
• Fire-resistant cabinets
• Lithium battery storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Ecublens

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Safety cabinet sales: Manufacture and sale of safety storage cabinets for flammables, corrosives, toxics, and multirisk applications. Products include fire-resistant cabinets (EN 14470-1/EN 14470-2), FM-certified cabinets, and specialized lithium-ion battery storage cabinets. One-time hardware purchase model with standard lead times of 6-8 weeks.
2. Ductless fume hood sales: Sale of recirculating fume cupboards and filtering ventilation cabinets compliant with NF X 15-211 standard. Includes Class I and Class II configurations with activated carbon filters and HEPA filtration options.
3. Accessories and consumables: Replacement filters (activated carbon filters, HEPA filters), retention sumps, shelves, safety equipment, and spare parts for existing installations.
4. Connected/smart storage solutions: Annual subscriptions for software management systems enabling real-time data extraction and inventory monitoring for connected safety cabinets with RFID/NFC technology.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ecosafe manufactures and sells fire-resistant safety storage cabinets and NF X 15-211 ductless fume hoods for hazardous chemical storage and handling. Its catalog covers cabinets for flammables, corrosives, toxics, compressed gas cylinders, and lithium-ion batteries, plus activated carbon filters, spill control equipment, fire extinguishers, safety showers, eye-washers, and optional connected monitoring subscriptions.

Product overview

Ecosafe is a Swiss manufacturer specializing in safety cabinets and fume hoods for hazardous product storage and chemical handling. The product portfolio centers on fire-resistant safety cabinets (EN 14470-1/EN 14470-2 compliant) for flammables, corrosives, toxics, and lithium-ion batteries, complemented by NF X 15-211 ductless fume hoods with activated carbon filtration. The ecosystem includes compatible accessories such as activated carbon filters, spill control equipment, fire extinguishers, safety showers, and connected monitoring systems. The company offers both standard models and RT362-compliant lithium-specific cabinets for specialized applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Trionyx: Fire-proof equipment and file cabinets brand mentioned on the website

Products and services

• Cabinets for Lithium-Ion Battery Storage Fire-resistant security cabinets specifically designed for storing lithium-ion batteries, featuring thermal runaway protection, automatic fire extinguishers, and compliance with Technical Recommendation 362 (RT362). Targeted at industrial, laboratory, and institutional customers storing or charging lithium-ion batteries.
• RT362 Lithium-Ion Cabinets Safety cabinets compliant with Technical Recommendation 362, available in 105-minute, 1000T1, and 400T1 variants for storage and charging of lithium-ion batteries. Designed for institutional and industrial buyers requiring RT362-certified lithium battery handling.
• EN 14470-1 Safety Cabinets Fire-resistant safety cabinets for flammables meeting European standard EN 14470-1, available in Type 30, 60, and 90 minute fire resistance ratings. Intended for industrial, laboratory, and university customers storing flammable liquids.
• Safety Cabinets for Flammables Safety cabinets for storing flammable products, available with or without integrated CO2 extinguishers, and FM-approved models for industrial use. Built for industrial and laboratory buyers requiring compliant flammable storage.
• Safety Cabinets for Corrosives Corrosion-resistant safety cabinets for acids and bases, including 100% recyclable eco-designed models, FM-approved models, and PVC or melamine-lined variants. Designed for laboratories and industrial users handling corrosive chemicals.
• NF X 15-211 Ductless Fume Hoods Recirculating fume hoods and filtering safety cabinets meeting French standard NF X 15-211, available in Class I and Class II variants with activated carbon and HEPA filtration. CE certified per Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, and IEC61010-1. Targeted at laboratories and universities requiring compliant air filtration for chemical handling.
• EN 14470-2 Gas Cylinder Cabinets Safety cabinets for compressed gas cylinders meeting EN 14470-2 standard, available in 30-minute fire resistance with various cylinder mounting options. Sold to industrial, healthcare, and laboratory buyers requiring compliant gas cylinder storage.
• Multirisk Safety Cabinets Modular safety cabinets with multiple compartments for storing different hazard classes (acids, bases, flammables, toxics) in a single unit. Built for laboratories and industrial users needing segregated multi-hazard storage.
• Activated Carbon Filters Replacement activated carbon filters for fume hoods and safety cabinets, available for organic vapors, corrosive vapors, ammonia, and formaldehyde. Consumable product sold to existing Ecosafe fume hood and filtering cabinet customers.
• Safety Equipment for Storage and Spill Control Containment sumps, spill pallets, safety shelving, safety bottles, and safety cans for hazardous material storage and spill management. Sold to industrial and laboratory customers as spill protection accessories.
• Fire-Proof Equipment and File Cabinets Fire-resistant document cabinets, fire blankets, safety waste bins, and secured cabinets for smartphones and personal protective equipment distribution. Serves offices, laboratories, and industrial sites requiring fire protection for documents and PPE storage.
• Safety Showers, Eye-Washers and First-Aid Equipment Emergency safety showers, eye-wash stations, combination units, portable decontamination equipment, and medicine cabinets meeting EN 15154 standards. Targeted at laboratories, industrial sites, and healthcare facilities for emergency decontamination.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fire resistance up to 105 minutes according to ISO 834 curve testing
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Labconco: US manufacturer of laboratory equipment including ductless fume hoods, filtration systems, and enclosures — directly comparable to Ecosafe's NF X 15-211 fume hood line for laboratory and research customers.
• Denios: European leader in hazardous materials storage, spill containment, and safety cabinets, with deep product overlap to Ecosafe across flammables, corrosives, and lithium-ion storage; a natural head-to-head competitor in industrial accounts.
• AirClean Systems: Specialist in ductless fume hoods and carbon-filtered laboratory enclosures, with very similar NF-style product positioning to Ecosafe's fume hood offering; competes for the same laboratory and academic buyers.
• Asecos: German-headquartered specialist in safety storage cabinets for flammable, corrosive, and hazardous materials, directly competing with Ecosafe across EN 14470-compliant product lines and serving the same laboratory and industrial customer base.
• Waldner Laboreinrichtungen: German manufacturer of laboratory furniture, fume hoods, and ventilation systems; overlaps with Ecosafe's fume hood and laboratory safety cabinet categories and shares the European lab customer base.
• Esco Group: Global manufacturer of laboratory and pharmaceutical equipment including ductless fume hoods, biological safety cabinets, and air purification — a relevant scaled competitor to Ecosafe's fume hood and laboratory safety cabinet lines.
• Kewaunee Scientific: US-based provider of laboratory furniture, fume hoods, and safety storage products, competing with Ecosafe for laboratory, university, and pharmaceutical customers in the research and education segments.
• Justrite Manufacturing: US-based manufacturer of safety cabinets for flammables, corrosives, and lithium batteries, plus spill control and eyewash equipment — directly comparable product portfolio and customer segments, with stronger North American reach.

Broad incumbents

• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Diversified global life-sciences and laboratory equipment leader offering fume hoods, safety cabinets, and lab infrastructure as part of a much broader portfolio — competes with Ecosafe at the lab-equipment layer but is not specialized in hazardous-materials storage.

Emerging players

• BÜRKLE GmbH: German specialist in sampling, sample preparation, and laboratory safety equipment with partial overlap to Ecosafe's chemical handling and laboratory safety categories; relevant niche competitor in the European lab-supply channel.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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