What Biomarine does

Biomarine Inc. designs and manufactures closed-circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) rebreather systems for specialized rescue teams operating in hazardous environments where standard SCBAs are insufficient. The company's flagship product, the BioPak 240R, is a positive-pressure, 4-hour rated closed-circuit rebreather featuring stainless steel fiber-reinforced polymer housing, factory-packed 'Load and Go' CO2 scrubber packs (delivering a 50% reduction in turnaround time), a 3000psig oxygen composite cylinder, and electronic/pneumatic safety-redundancy feedback. The product integrates with PRO and AV3500 communication-capable facemasks, quick-change cooling and hydration systems, and a complete service kit.

Biomarine serves fire service, mining rescue, HazMat response, tunneling, military, oil and gas, utilities, and general industrial customers across global markets. The company holds worldwide regulatory approvals including NIOSH (USA), EN (Europe), and DGMS (India). Its go-to-market is a quote-based, direct enterprise field-sales motion supplemented by a three-tier factory-authorized training program (User, Benchman, Factory Authorized Trainer) delivered on-site or at Biomarine's Pennsylvania facility.

The company was founded in 1969 by engineers involved in NASA space program breathing-system development. In January 2020, Biomarine was acquired by CSE Corporation, a fellow Export, Pennsylvania-based safety-equipment manufacturer, and now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary. Revenue derives from hardware sales of the BioPak 240R system and its accessories, recurring CO2 scrubber consumable packs, and certified training services; no public pricing or revenue figures are disclosed.

Name

Biomarine

Legal name

Biomarine Inc.

Website

https://biomarineinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Biomarine designs and manufactures the BioPak 240R, a 4-hour closed-circuit SCBA rebreather for elite rescue teams serving fire service, mining, HazMat, tunneling, and military customers worldwide, and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSE Corporation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Export

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. BioPak 240R Hardware Sales: Sale of the BioPak 240R closed-circuit SCBA unit and associated facemasks (PRO, AV3500). The company manufactures and sells the complete breathing apparatus system designed for specialized rescue operations.
2. Parts and Accessories: Replacement and consumable parts including CO2 Scrubber Packs, cooling systems, and various accessories for the BioPak 240R. Also includes service kit components.
3. Training Services: Factory-authorized training courses at three levels (User, Benchman, Trainer). Training available on-site or at Biomarine facility. Includes certification upon completion.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Biomarine designs and manufactures the BioPak 240R, a 4-hour positive-pressure closed-circuit SCBA rebreather engineered for specialized rescue teams handling HazMat, tunnel/subway, mine rescue, high-rise, and confined-space operations. The company also sells associated facemasks (PRO, AV3500), factory-packed "Load and Go" CO2 scrubber packs, cooling, hydration, and drying accessories, service kits, and offers a three-level factory-authorized training program.

Product overview

Biomarine designs and manufactures closed-circuit SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) products for specialized rescue teams. The core product is the BioPak 240R, a positive-pressure 4-hour closed-circuit rebreather designed for demanding rescue operations. The product portfolio centers on the BioPak 240R system, which integrates with multiple facemask options (PRO and AV3500), factory-packed CO2 Scrubber Packs for rapid redeployment, cooling systems, hydration systems, and comprehensive service kits. All products are designed and manufactured in Pennsylvania, USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BioPak 240R: Advanced 4-hour closed-circuit SCBA rebreather used by elite rescue teams for HazMat, Tunnel/Subway, Mine Rescue, and High Rise events.

Products and services

• BioPak 240R Closed-Circuit SCBA An advanced 4-hour rated positive-pressure closed-circuit SCBA rebreather designed for elite rescue teams handling HazMat, tunnel/subway, mine rescue, high-rise, and confined-space missions. Features stainless steel fiber-reinforced polymer housing, electronic/pneumatic feedback safety redundancy, and a slim ergonomic profile that fits under protective gear. Manufactured in Pennsylvania, USA.
• PRO Facemask Communication-interface-capable facemask option for the BioPak 240R with optional drink/hydration system support.
• AV3500 Facemask Facemask option compatible with AV3000/AV3500 connection standards for the BioPak 240R, with communication-interface capability (AVIWT).
• CO2 Scrubber Pack ("Load and Go") Factory-packed CO2 scrubber consumable for the BioPak 240R that enables quick "Load and Go" redeployment without refilling, sieving, or handling loose scrubber material; provides 50% reduction in turnaround time.
• Quick-Change Cooling System Quick-change cooling system accessory designed for the BioPak 240R to simplify maintenance and support extended missions.
• Drying System Drying system designed for the BioPak 240R to properly maintain the equipment after use.
• Facepiece Hydration System Hydration system integrated with the BioPak 240R facemask to support extended mission comfort.
• BioPak 240R Service Kit Complete service kit for BioPak 240R maintenance, including user manual and all necessary service components.
• Factory-Authorized Training Program Three-level factory-authorized training program (User Level 1, Benchman Level 2, Factory Authorized Trainer Level 3) for Biomarine BioPak 240R operators and service personnel, delivered on-site at customer locations or at Biomarine's Pennsylvania facility, with certification upon completion.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in Turn Around Time
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Safety Products: Honeywell's safety division offers SCBA, respiratory protection, and gas detection products for industrial and emergency responder markets, directly overlapping with Biomarine's product line.
• MSA Safety: Global leader in safety equipment including SCBA, gas detection, and fall protection. Directly comparable to Biomarine in the firefighter and industrial SCBA market, but operates a much broader safety portfolio.
• Dräger: German safety and medical technology company with a substantial SCBA and closed-circuit breathing apparatus business serving fire, mining, and military customers globally.
• CSE Corporation: Biomarine's parent company; manufactures gas detection and emergency escape breathing apparatus for similar industrial safety end markets, providing both synergy and strategic context.
• 3M Scott Fire & Safety: 3M's safety division produces SCBA systems used by fire and military customers worldwide, making it a direct competitor to Biomarine's BioPak 240R in the same end markets.

Direct peers

• Bullard: Family-owned manufacturer of personal protective equipment including thermal imaging and SCBA components for fire and industrial customers, overlapping with Biomarine's fire service customer base.
• Sundström Safety: Swedish manufacturer of respiratory protection equipment including SCBA and powered air-purifying respirators serving industrial, fire, and HazMat end markets comparable to Biomarine's.
• Interspiro: Subsidiary of Ocenco Group manufacturing professional SCBA and breathing apparatus for fire, marine, and military customers, directly comparable to Biomarine's specialized rescue focus.
• Avon Protection: Specialist in respiratory protection including CBRN and military-grade SCBA and rebreathers; closest direct competitor to Biomarine in closed-circuit breathing apparatus for tactical and HazMat applications.

Regional players

• Miele Protective Equipment: European-based manufacturer of closed-circuit and supplied-air breathing apparatus; comparable technology offering to Biomarine with regional rather than global commercial reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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