FASTER
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.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersCornaredo, Italy
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
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.
FASTER firmographics
Firmographics- 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
FASTER industry classification
Industry- 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)
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Where FASTER is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Cornaredo
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
FASTER business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- 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
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quotation-based pricing for laboratory safety equipment |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
FASTER product offering
Product offeringCore 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
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Companies that use FASTER
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
FASTER technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
FASTER partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- DASIT Group (Parent Company)coreFASTER 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
FASTER competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad 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
FASTER social profiles
Digital presenceFASTER compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
FASTER financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
FASTER leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
FASTER funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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FASTER M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about FASTER
What does FASTER do?
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.
Is FASTER a public or private company?
FASTER is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was FASTER founded?
FASTER was founded in 1984. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is FASTER based?
FASTER is headquartered in Cornaredo, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does FASTER make money?
One revenue line is on record: laboratory Safety Equipment Sales.
Who are FASTER's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Hosokawa Micron, Kewaunee Scientific and Thermo Fisher Scientific. Direct peers are The Baker Company, NuAire, Esco Lifesciences, Air Science USA and Labconco Corporation. Emerging players are Germfree Laboratories and Bionics Scientific.
Does FASTER have an API?
No public API is recorded for FASTER.
What industry is FASTER in?
FASTER's product category is Laboratory Safety Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAGAIAK, Lab Safety, PPE & Contamination Control (Hoods, Biosafety Cabinets, Clean Air), with a secondary code of HLAGAIAC, General Lab Equipment (Centrifuges, Incubators, Shakers, Ovens). Its NAICS code is 333413 and its SIC code is 3821.