FASTER

What FASTER does

FASTER S.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer of laboratory and industrial safety equipment, founded in 1984 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dasit Group SpA alongside sister companies Dasit Diagnostica and Carlo Erba Reagents. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes biological safety cabinets, chemical fume cupboards, ultra-low temperature freezers, isolator technology, laminar flow cabinets, and cleanroom equipment across more than 80 countries through a network of local sales partners. Its product portfolio spans 35+ models organized under sub-brands including SafeFAST (Class I/II/III biological safety cabinets and cytostatic cabinets), ChemFAST (fume cupboards), GloveFAST (isolators), ColdFAST (ULT freezers reaching -86°C, -150°C, and -164°C), FlowFAST and SmartFAST (laminar flow cabinets), plus supporting cleanroom and laboratory furniture lines.

The underlying technology rests on H14 HEPA filtration (per EN 1822, achieving >99.995% efficiency at MPPS 0.1–0.3 µm), EN 12469:2000-certified containment architecture, ISO 14644-1 cleanroom air purity (ISO Class 3 in flagship models), and GMP-compliant stainless-steel interiors with DEHS filter qualification test connections. Energy efficiency and low-noise operation (as low as 120W and <51 dB(A) on compact models) are emphasized alongside customization for laboratory robotics and 3D printing integration (SafeFAST XXL).

FASTER generates revenue via custom-quotation-based B2B hardware sales, complemented by installation, maintenance, decontamination, and custom-engineering services (including mock-up studies and tailored isolator designs). Its go-to-market combines direct sales in Italy with a 80-country distributor network, supported by a multilingual website, trade fair participation across European laboratory events, and a LinkedIn presence. Primary customer verticals are pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers, clinical and diagnostic laboratories, research institutes and universities, veterinary and medical facilities, and industrial laboratories requiring regulated contamination control. Headquarters are in Milan with manufacturing in Ferrara and commercial offices in Cornaredo.

Name

FASTER

Legal name

FASTER S.r.l. con Unico Socio

Website

https://faster-air.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

FASTER S.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer of laboratory safety equipment, including biological safety cabinets, fume cupboards, isolators, and ultra-low temperature freezers, serving pharmaceutical, biotech, clinical, and research customers across 80 countries since 1984 as a DASIT Group subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Safety Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Laboratory safety equipment
• Biological safety cabinets
• Chemical fume cupboards
• Ultra-low temperature freezers
• Isolator technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Cornaredo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Safety Equipment Sales: FASTER generates revenue through the sale of laboratory and industrial equipment including biological safety cabinets, chemical fume cupboards, ultra-low temperature freezers, isolator technology, and cleanroom solutions. Products are offered with standard configurations and customisation options. The company provides installation, maintenance, and decontamination services as value-added offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FASTER designs, manufactures, and sells certified laboratory safety equipment including biological safety cabinets (Class I, II, III), chemical fume cupboards, ultra-low temperature freezers (down to -164°C), isolator systems for aseptic and cytotoxic handling, laminar flow cabinets for product protection, and cleanroom technology including H2O2 transfer hatches. The equipment serves pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology research, clinical diagnostics, and industrial laboratories requiring EN 12469:2000, EN 1822, and ISO 14644-1 compliance. Products are configured per customer requirements and sold through a global network of distribution partners across 80 countries.

Product overview

FASTER S.r.l. is a laboratory equipment manufacturer specializing in biological safety cabinets, chemical fume cupboards, isolator technology, cleanroom equipment, and ultra-low temperature freezers. The product portfolio is organized into distinct lines: SafeFAST biological safety cabinets (Class I, II, and III variants including Premium, Classic, Compact, Top, Light, XXL, Elite, and CytoFAST cytostatic cabinets) for personnel, product, and environmental protection; FlowFAST and SmartFAST laminar flow cabinets for product protection; ChemFAST fume cupboards (Premium, Sharp, Classic, Elite/Top) for chemical handling; GloveFAST isolator systems (Cyto Pharma, Aseptic, Cyto, Clean, ᴄRABS) for aseptic and cytotoxic applications; cleanroom technology including H₂O₂ transfer hatches, weighing cabins, flexible cleanrooms, and air showers; ColdFAST ultra-low temperature freezers (M-Series, S-Series, TC-Series at -86°C, C-Series chest freezers, CRYO at -150°C, CYRO+ at -164°C); plus laboratory furniture and accessories. The company has installed over 50,000 safety cabinets worldwide since 1984 and operates as part of the DASIT Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SafeFAST: Product line of biological safety cabinets including Class I, Class II (Premium, Classic, Compact, Top, Light, XXL, Elite) variants
• FlowFAST
• ChemFAST
• GloveFAST
• ColdFAST
• CytoFAST
• SmartFAST
• PCR FAST

Products and services

• SafeFAST Biological Safety Cabinets

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000+ safety cabinets installed worldwide since 1984
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DASIT Group (Parent Company)coreOthersFASTER S.r.l. is part of the DASIT Group, a diagnostic and laboratory equipment group that also includes Dasit Diagnostica and Carlo Erba Reagents. FASTER is subject to direction and coordination by Dasit Group SpA. The group operates collectively in the laboratory equipment and diagnostics sector.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hosokawa Micron: Industrial process equipment maker with laboratory containment and clean-air handling product lines; broad incumbent comparable in air-purification and process-side lab equipment.
• Kewaunee Scientific: Manufacturer of laboratory furniture, fume hoods, and biosafety cabinets with broader exposure to scientific furniture and architectural lab build-outs; comparable to FASTER's lab furniture and fume cupboard portfolio.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global life sciences incumbent offering biological safety cabinets, CO2 incubators, and lab equipment alongside a much broader instruments, consumables, and services portfolio; overlaps with FASTER in pharma containment but is not specialized to FASTER's niche.

Direct peers

• The Baker Company: US specialist in biological safety cabinets, fume hoods, and cleanroom equipment for pharmaceutical, clinical, and research laboratories; competes head-to-head with FASTER in the Class II/III containment segment.
• NuAire: Manufacturer of biological safety cabinets, CO2 incubators, centrifuges, and laminar flow workbenches for life science research; overlaps directly with FASTER's biosafety cabinet and ULT freezer product lines.
• Esco Lifesciences: Singapore-headquartered manufacturer of biological safety cabinets, laminar flow cabinets, fume hoods, and cleanroom solutions for pharma and research — directly comparable to FASTER across core safety cabinet and cleanroom product lines.
• Air Science USA: Manufacturer of ductless and ducted fume hoods, biological safety cabinets, and laminar flow cabinets — directly comparable to FASTER's ChemFAST and SafeFAST lines for clinical and academic lab safety.
• Labconco Corporation: US-based manufacturer of laboratory safety equipment including biological safety cabinets, fume hoods, and laminar flow workbenches — the closest direct competitor to FASTER's SafeFAST and ChemFAST product lines, serving pharma, academic, and clinical labs.

Emerging players

• Germfree Laboratories: US-based specialist in cleanroom and isolator technology for pharmaceutical and biosafety applications; competes with FASTER's GloveFAST isolator and cleanroom technology lines.
• Bionics Scientific: Niche manufacturer of laboratory safety equipment including biosafety cabinets and fume hoods serving pharmaceutical and research customers in select geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/faster-s-r-l-

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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