What IWT does

IWT s.r.l. (Società unipersonale) is an Italian industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1991 and headquartered in Casale Litta, Italy, operating as the pharma division of Tecniplast Group. The company designs, manufactures, and installs washing, decontamination, and automation systems for life sciences and pharmaceutical industries — primarily laboratory animal facilities (vivariums), biomedical research centers, and GMP-compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. Its product portfolio spans high-throughput tunnel washers (Arcadia), rack washers (Atlantis EVO, RW-Alpha), cabinet washers (Oceanus, EASY 300/400), aquatic tank washers (Calypso, 650A), decontamination chambers (D-Chamber, EasyDecon), robotic cage-handling systems (Cosmos, Pegasus, Apollo, Ares), bedding handling systems (EOLUS, UP&DOWN, EasyBHS), and the Dataclick software suite (Polaris HMI, RealView remote monitoring). The company holds granted patents for OxiPlus, BC-Plast, Cosmos, and Apollo systems, plus patent-pending filings including ACT and UP&DOWN.

IWT generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of complete turn-key washing and automation solutions, quote-based and project-specific, distributed via a global network of local representatives with deployment across EMEA, North America, and Asia Pacific. Revenue is supplemented by professional services (installation, commissioning, training at the 500m² Training Activity Center), and a recurring software/services layer via Polaris HMI, RealView remote monitoring, and TeleService remote diagnostics. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales, anchored by reference installations at Roche (FOYA award-winning In-Vivo building), University of Cambridge, and King's College London. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; all engagements are project-based. The 101–250 employee company operates from a Casale Litta campus expanded in 2018 via a 7 million Euro master plan adding over 5,000m² of offices, production, and convention space.

Name

IWT

Legal name

IWT s.r.l.

Website

https://iwtsrl.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

IWT designs, manufactures, and installs industrial washing, decontamination, and automation systems for laboratory animal facilities, biomedical research centers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers worldwide, operating as the pharma division of Tecniplast Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Washing Equipment for Life Sciences

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

General Lab Equipment (Centrifuges, Incubators, Shakers, Ovens) (HLAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Lab Safety, PPE & Contamination Control (Hoods, Biosafety Cabinets, Clean Air) (HLAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Industrial washing systems
• Cage rack washers
• Laboratory automation robots
• Decontamination chambers
• Bedding handling systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Casale

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Washing and Decontamination Equipment Sales: IWT generates the majority of revenue from the sale of industrial washing systems (cage/rack/bottle washers, tunnel washers, aquatic tank washers, cabinet washers), decontamination chambers, and related hardware. Products are sold as complete turn-key solutions with optional configurations. The company manufactures equipment at its Casale Litta facility and ships globally. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific.
2. Automation and Robotics Systems: Revenue from automated cage handling systems, robotics (Ares, Apollo, Pegasus, Cosmos), bedding handling systems (EasyBHS, EOLUS, UP&DOWN), and AGV integration. These are sold as standalone units or integrated turn-key solutions alongside washing equipment.
3. Service, Installation, and Training: IWT provides installation, commissioning, project management, service/maintenance, online technical support (TeleService), and training at its Training Activity Center (TAC) as post-sale services that generate recurring revenue.
4. Software and Data Management (Dataclick): Polaris HMI and RealView remote monitoring/data management software bundled with equipment, with ongoing data services and remote diagnostics capabilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

IWT designs, manufactures and installs industrial washing systems, decontamination chambers, robotic automation and bedding handling equipment for laboratory animal science (vivarium), pharmaceutical and biomedical research facilities. Its product range spans cage/rack/tunnel/cabinet washers, aquatic tank washers, bottle washers, hydrogen peroxide decontamination chambers, robotic cage handling systems (Cosmos, Pegasus, Apollo, Ares), bedding handling systems (EOLUS, UP&DOWN), and the Dataclick software suite (Polaris HMI, RealView remote monitoring). Customers are global enterprises, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and academic research institutes that purchase turn-key engineered systems on a project basis.

Product overview

IWT provides comprehensive washing and automation systems for Life Science applications, primarily serving laboratory animal facilities (vivariums). The product portfolio centers on industrial cage, rack, tank, and bottle washing equipment across three tiers: high-throughput tunnel washers (ARCADIA), versatile rack washers (Atlantis EVO, RW-Alpha), and compact cabinet washers (Oceanus, EASY 300/400). Complementing the washing line are robotic automation systems for cage handling (Cosmos, Pegasus, Apollo, Ares), bedding handling solutions (EOLUS, UP&DOWN, EasyBHS), decontamination chambers (D-Chamber, EASYDECON), and software interfaces (Polaris HMI, Realview monitoring). The integrated Dataclick system connects washing and automation equipment through operator interfaces and remote data management, while logistics accessories complete the workflow from animal holding through washing and autoclaving.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tecniplast Group: Unified group brand bringing together LAS (Tecniplast), pharma (IWT), and laboratory activities (Tecnilabo) divisions
• IWT Pharma
• Red Washers
• Dataclick

Products and services

• Atlantis EVO Cage & Rack Washer High-efficiency cage and rack washer with wide coverage oscillating arms technology featuring separate washing and rinsing circuits, capable of processing up to 1000 mice cages per hour with 10 microbiologically validated cycles per hour, intended for vivarium and LAS facilities.
• RW-Alpha Cage & Rack Washer Next-generation rack washer featuring ACT (Adaptive Cleaning Technology - Patent Pending) with selectable vertical movement to enhance operator comfort and safety, offering improved washing efficiency and throughput for vivarium and LAS facilities.
• Oceanus Cabinet Washer Flexible cabinet washer with full glass doors and space-saving sliding design, featuring double loading shelf and oscillating arms technology for efficient cleaning of cages in small to medium vivarium facilities.
• EASY 400 Cabinet Washer Flexible and compact cabinet washer designed for efficient cleaning of cages and accessories with double washing level and rotating arms technology for small to medium laboratory facilities.
• EASY 300 Cabinet Washer Compact Plug&Play cabinet washer optimized for small facilities or backup use with two washing levels and environmental friendliness for cage washing.
• ARCADIA Tunnel Washer High-capacity tunnel washer featuring up to 40% water consumption reduction, 15% footprint reduction, and plastic mould-injected conveyor belt for IVC tops inclined presentation, designed for high-throughput vivarium facilities.
• Calypso Aquatic Cabinet Washer Aquatic cabinet washer that removes algae and biofilm without manual scrubbing using the OxiPlus patented process, featuring simplified utilities requiring only water and electricity, designed for zebrafish and aquatic research facilities.
• 650A Aquatic Washing Machine First cabinet washer specifically designed for aquatic tank washing, removing algae and biofilm during the washing cycle without manual scrubbing, intended for aquatic animal research facilities with over 15 installations worldwide.
• Cosmos Robotic System Patented robotic system for handling integral cages and tunnel washer applications, processing up to 1000 items per hour with hybrid configuration supporting partial and integral cage change in high-throughput vivarium facilities.
• Pegasus Robotic System Robotic system for cage bases handling and tunnel washer applications with modular design, processing over 500 mice cages per hour, designed for high-throughput vivarium cage base automation.
• Apollo Robotic System Patented robotic system for handling integral cages and rack washer applications for small-medium vivariums, processing over 350 items per hour.
• Ares Robotic System Robotic system for cage bases handling and rack washer applications, enhancing ergonomics and reducing allergen exposure with throughput of over 250 mice cages per hour in vivarium facilities.
• EOLUS Bedding Handling System Centralized Bedding Handling System for Clean side applications with automated material transportation from washing area to waste collection point, reducing operator dust exposure in vivarium facilities.
• UP&DOWN Standalone Bedding Dispensing System Patent-pending standalone bedding dispensing system with innovative electrical lifting system that can process two different bedding materials simultaneously while preserving original bedding material quality for vivarium facilities.
• D-Chamber Decontamination Lock Chamber Compact decontamination chamber with embedded hydrogen peroxide generator and dehumidifier for high-efficiency surface sterilization, designed for transfer of materials in and out of containment areas in vivarium and laboratory facilities.
• EASYDECON Decontamination Chamber Compact decontamination chamber for low temperature decontamination using vaporized hydrogen peroxide, designed for easy installation in laboratory and vivarium facilities.
• d-Door Interlocked Inflatable Seal Doors Decontamination door system with tempered glass for maximum visibility and inflatable seal for high containment, featuring smart interlock system for operator safety in containment facilities.
• Polaris Operator Interface (HMI Software) HMI operator interface with embedded functionalities including LiteView for remote monitoring, TeleService for remote diagnostics, and eMeter for consumption tracking, sold with washing equipment for vivarium and laboratory facilities.
• RealView Remote Data Management Software Web-based tool for real-time multiple equipment supervision with data gathering, export capabilities, run statistics, and alarm notifications, sold with washing equipment for facility-wide monitoring.
• Cage Handling Trolleys and Racks Multipurpose trolleys and individual cage type racks designed to increase stock density and maximize bulk autoclave load for vivarium and laboratory facilities.
• BC-Plast Bottle Crate Autoclavable plastic bottle crate with patented quick lock & release mechanism, 35% lighter than previous designs, manufactured using in-house mould design and injection capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 900-1000 mice cages per hour throughput
• +12 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RochecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020IWT partnered with Roche to equip the pharmaceutical giant's FOYA award-winning In-Vivo building. IWT participated in an early consulting process and working group to design the washroom project, contributing ATLANTIS rack washer and POSEIDON fully automated bottle system integrated with AGV. This is a flagship reference case demonstrating IWT's ability to deliver integrated automated washing rooms for top-tier pharmaceutical companies.
• Tecniplast Group (Parent Company)coreOthersIWT is a division of Tecniplast Group, a unified entity bringing together three divisions: LAS (under Tecniplast brand), pharma (represented by IWT), and laboratory activities (through Tecnilabo). Tecniplast Group affirms IWT's role as the pharma division driving innovation across preclinical, biomedical research, and GMP industries. IWT is subject to direction and coordination by Tecniplast S.p.A.
• SGScoreTechnology or IntegrationSGS is the appointed third-party certification body that tests, verifies, and challenges IWT equipment to release independent AK-KAB certifications for washing performance. SGS is one of the world's leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification companies.
• Tecniplast Deutschland GmbHminorOthersIWT s.r.l. / Tecniplast Deutschland GmbH is a member of the AK KAB working group, participating in the development and standardization of cage processing protocols in animal facilities.
• EGNATONcoreTechnology or IntegrationIWT works with EGNATON (European Association for Sustainable Laboratories) to certify its washers for sustainable design. IWT is the first and only company to achieve both AK-KAB performance certification and EGNATON sustainability certification for its washing equipment.
• Dr WeigertminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIWT partnered with Dr Weigert, a leading chemicals supplier in the Lab Animal Field, to develop the Energy Free Drying Option (EFDO) — a fast, effective, energy-free drying solution that avoids plastic stress (hydrolysis) when autoclaving.
• AK KAB Working GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIWT is a member of the AK KAB working group, which defines the parameters and protocols needed to perform validated washing cycles in lab animal facilities. The AK-KAB protocol is recognized by FELASA and defines a clear, repeatable method to test and assess washing, decontamination, rinsing, and drying performance.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Getinge: Getinge is a large global medical technology company with infection control and sterilization product lines serving life sciences and pharmaceutical customers, including washing and decontamination equipment that overlaps with IWT's offerings but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Steris: Steris is a major global provider of sterilization, decontamination, and infection prevention products and services, including laboratory and life science washing equipment. It competes broadly with IWT but as part of a much larger and more diversified portfolio.
• Miele Professional: Miele Professional (parent of Steelco) is a large industrial washing equipment manufacturer with broad commercial and laboratory product lines, including glassware washers and laboratory cage washers that compete with IWT at the larger-installer end of the market.

Direct peers

• Steelco: Steelco (part of Miele Group) designs and manufactures laboratory and medical washing equipment, including cage and rack washers, glassware washers, and decontamination systems, making it one of IWT's closest direct competitors in life science and laboratory animal facility washing.
• CISA Production: CISA Production manufactures industrial washing, decontamination, and sterilization equipment for healthcare, pharmaceutical, and laboratory markets, with washer product lines that overlap with IWT's cage and rack washing systems for life science facilities.
• AT-OS: AT-OS produces industrial washing and disinfection equipment for life sciences, pharmaceutical, and laboratory markets, including cage and rack washers, tunnel washers, and decontamination solutions that directly overlap with IWT's product portfolio.
• Ken Hygiene Systems: Ken Hygiene Systems produces industrial washing and disinfection equipment for pharmaceutical, healthcare, and laboratory markets, including bedpan washers, container washers, and cage washing systems that overlap with IWT's GMP and life science product lines.
• Belimed: Belimed manufactures cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization equipment for life sciences, healthcare, and laboratory markets, with product lines including cage washers and decontamination systems that compete directly with IWT in vivarium and GMP applications.
• Smeg Instruments: Smeg Instruments (part of Smeg Group) manufactures laboratory washing equipment including glassware washers and cage washers for life science and laboratory animal facilities, directly competing with IWT in the LAS washing market.
• Tecniplast (LAS Division): Tecniplast's LAS division is IWT's sister company within the Tecniplast Group, supplying laboratory animal cages, IVC racks, and husbandry equipment. The two divisions are coordinated under the group brand and frequently bundled on integrated vivarium deals with the same end customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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