What CBRN International does

CBRN International, Ltd. is a privately-held designer, manufacturer, and seller of chemical, biological, nuclear, radiological, and explosive (CBRNe) detection and identification systems, headquartered in Monroe, Washington (United States legal domicile) with regional offices in Dubai, UAE and Kocaeli, Turkey. Founded in 1999, the company has accumulated roughly 25 years of specialized CBRNe experience and operates as an independent private firm with no disclosed institutional funding. The product portfolio is organized into three families: air samplers and aerosol concentrators (SASS 2300, 2400, 3100, 3010, 4000, 4100, 4200), detection and identification instruments (BioHawk LF, AnCam 6100, Tac-7C, QuikTest HHA, QuikChek simulants, chemical detection systems), and integrated CBRN platforms (ASAP III for mailroom screening, ASAP V for critical infrastructure, RSN 5000 Remote Sensor Nodes, and the Flying UAV Laboratory on the Penguin B platform).

The underlying technology stack rests on two proprietary physical collection methods — a patented wetted-wall aerosol collection technique that maintains a constant sampling fluid volume independent of duration or humidity, and electret filter media reportedly 50X more efficient than conventional glass or cellulosic filters — combined with second-generation ion mobility spectrometry (non-radioactive corona discharge ionization capable of detecting up to 20 chemical warfare agents and TICs simultaneously), UV-stimulated biofluorescence detection at 280nm, machine-vision lateral flow test reading, and the BioLink Bluetooth RF networking layer. The ASAP Sentry software integrates U.S. government-developed plume dispersion models with meteorological data from partner Coastal Environmental Systems. SASS 2300 and SASS 2400 carry U.S. Department of Homeland Security certification under the Safety Act of 2002, and the SASS 3100 is ISO 14698-1 compliant.

CBRN International generates revenue primarily through bespoke hardware sales of integrated CBRN systems — quoted via a Request Quote workflow with PDF quotes delivered within two business days and configurations customized to threat profile and budget — supplemented by a contract research and development service line that takes customer concepts through brass-board prototyping using in-house labs and machine shop capability, and by parts and consumables (filters, extraction fluids, batteries, assay kits). Customers include U.S. federal agencies (DHS, U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center), transit operators (subway systems, Kazan Bus Terminal), critical infrastructure operators (power plants, stadiums, U.S. municipalities), and commercial agricultural facilities (California poultry operations detecting exotic Newcastle disease and avian flu). Channels are predominantly direct sales through regional offices plus independent international sales representatives and industry trade shows.

Name

CBRN International

Legal name

CBRN International, Ltd.

Website

https://cbrninternational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CBRN International designs, manufactures, and sells CBRNe (chemical, biological, nuclear, radiological, and explosive) detection systems — including air samplers, biodetectors, and integrated infrastructure platforms — for governments, militaries, transit operators, and critical infrastructure customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CBRNe Detection Systems

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

CBRN Detection, Protection & Decontamination Systems (IMABAOAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Process Automation Instrumentation & Control (DCS, Valves, Actuators, Analyzers) (IMAHAHAM)

Keywords

• CBRNe detection systems
• Air sampling equipment
• Biological detection instruments
• Aerosol concentration technology
• Chemical threat detection

Headquarters

HQ city

Gebze

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CBRNe Detection and Identification Products: Sale of air samplers and concentrators (SASS series), biological detectors and identifiers (BioHawk, Tac-7C), point sensor instruments, and machine vision instruments for lateral flow test reading.
2. Integrated CBRN Systems: Sale and installation of integrated CBRN infrastructure protection systems including ASAP III for mailrooms, ASAP V for critical infrastructure, Remote Sensor Nodes, and Flying UAV Laboratory systems.
3. Contract Research and Development: Custom product development services transforming concepts into brass board technology, with in-house design, development, testing labs, and machine shop for rapid prototyping.
4. Parts and Accessories: Replacement filters, batteries, chargers, extraction fluids, transport cases, and other consumables and accessories for core product lines.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CBRN International designs, develops, manufactures, and sells CBRNe (Chemical, Biological, Nuclear, Radiological, and Explosive) detection and identification systems, including air samplers and aerosol concentrators (SASS series), biological detectors and identifiers (BioHawk LF, Tac-7C), lateral flow test readers (AnCam 6100), chemical detectors using Ion Mobility Spectrometry, and integrated infrastructure protection systems (ASAP III for mailrooms, ASAP V for subways and stadiums, Remote Sensor Nodes, and Flying UAV Laboratory). The company also performs contract research and development, transforming customer concepts into brass board technology and finished products via in-house design, testing labs, and machine shop, with sales conducted worldwide through regional offices and independent representatives.

Product overview

CBRN International offers a comprehensive portfolio of CBRNe (Chemical, Biological, Nuclear, Radiological, and Explosive) detection and identification products organized into three main categories: Air Samplers and Concentrators (SASS 2300, 2400, 3100, 4000, 4100, 4200 series), Detection and Identification Instruments (Tac-7C, BioHawk LF, AnCam 6100, QuikTest HHA, QuikChek, Chemical Detection), and Integrated CBRN Systems (ASAP III, ASAP V, Remote Sensor Nodes, Flying UAV Laboratory). The product architecture combines modular sampling technology with advanced detection capabilities - wet and dry air samplers collect aerosol samples which are then analyzed by biological detectors, identifiers, and chemical sensors. The BioLink wireless system enables connectivity between instruments. Products serve markets worldwide including mailrooms, subways, stadiums, research facilities, and first responders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SASS: Smart Air Sampler System - line of air samplers and concentrators including SASS 2300, SASS 2400, SASS 3100, SASS 4000, SASS 4100, and SASS 4200 models for wet and dry air sampling, particle extraction, and vehicle-mount applications.
• ASAP
• BioHawk LF
• Tac-7C
• AnCam 6100
• QuikChek
• QuikTest
• BioLink
• RAPTOR
• Flying UAV Laboratory

Products and services

• SASS 2300 Wetted-Wall Air Sampler
• SASS 2400 LV Low-Volume Wetted-Wall Air Sampler A smaller wetted-wall aerosol particle collection system operating at 40 LPM with only 1ml fluid requirement, designed for lower air flow and fluid sample volume applications. DHS Safety Act certified.
• SASS 3100 Dry Air Sampler A compact, rugged microprocessor-controlled portable air sampler designed for use with electret filter media for collection of biological and radioactive aerosols. ISO 14698-1 compliant and top performer in U.S. Army Edgewood CB Center tests.
• SASS 3010 Particle Extractor Extracts aerosols captured by CBRN International's electret filters and transfers particles to a small fluid volume for later analysis using acoustic vibration and pneumatic/mechanical counterflow.
• SASS 4000 High-Volume Aerosol Concentrator A highly efficient, high-volume aerosol concentration device that processes 4,000 LPM of ambient air, concentrating particulates 4-15X higher than ambient levels.
• SASS 4100 Two-Stage Aerosol Collector The highest-capacity portable aerosol dry collector in production, using a two-stage filter-based collection method with electret filter media for biological or radiological sampling.
• SASS 4200 Vehicle-Mount Aerosol Concentrator A rugged aerosol particle concentrator designed for vehicular mounting, pulling air at 4,000 LPM and delivering concentrated particulates to samplers or bioanalyzers inside the vehicle.
• Tac-7C Biological Aerosol Detector A tactical bio-aerosol detector that measures biofluorescence and diffractive scattering from aerosol particles using UV technology to classify particles as biological or non-biological origin.
• BioHawk LF Automated Biodetection/Bioidentification System An automated integrated instrument for detecting, collecting and identifying airborne pathogens using UV biofluorescent detection, cyclone-type wet collection, machine vision, and multi-analyte lateral flow immunoassay identification.
• AnCam 6100 Lateral Flow Test Reader A portable machine-vision multi-analyte lateral flow test reader that eliminates human vision errors by examining coupons in enclosed case under controlled lighting for more sensitive and reliable test results.
• QuikTest HHA Hand-Held Assay Kit An economical pre-screening device for quick field or laboratory evaluation of suspicious powders or liquids for biothreats, testing for eight CDC-recognized highest-risk biological agents.
• QuikChek Aerosol Simulants Non-toxic aerosol simulants for bump testing CBRN detection equipment, administering controlled aerosol challenges to verify proper instrument operation.
• ASAP III Mail Screening System A complete CBRNe mailroom screening system that reduces testing costs, eliminates delays, and can identify up to eight biothreat pathogens simultaneously using UV-based biodetection. Targeted at government agencies and corporate mailrooms.
• ASAP V Critical Infrastructure Protection System A modular, multi-sensor surveillance system for subways and high-value/high-risk areas with chemical, biological, nuclear, explosives, smoke/fire, video, intrusion, thermal imaging, and meteorological detection capabilities.
• RSN 5000 Remote Sensor Node A portable CBRN monitoring device for wide-area detection of toxic gases, aerosolized biological agents, and nuclear materials with wireless data transmission up to 2km and network capability for up to 64 nodes.
• Flying UAV Laboratory A pioneering UAV-based CBRN monitoring system installed in a Penguin B platform with IMS gas detector, UV particle fluorometer, gamma spectrometer, two Geiger counters, and optional video/IR for wide-area surveillance. Up to 15 hours of flight time with 7.5 liter fuel tank.
• Chemical Detection Systems Various chemical detectors and detection networks using Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS), electrochemical sensing, solid state sensing, FTIR, or mass spectrometry for CBRN applications. Detects up to 20 chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial gases simultaneously.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces mail testing from multiple times per day to once or twice per month
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bruker Corporation: Bruker manufactures high-end mass spectrometry, ion mobility spectrometry, and chemical/biological detection instruments for defense, security, pharma, and life-science customers. CBRN International's IMS-based chemical detection and lab-grade bioidentification overlap with Bruker's detection portfolio at a smaller scale.
• Smiths Detection: Smiths Detection is the dominant global supplier of CBRNe detection, identification, and screening equipment for aviation, border security, and military customers. CBRN International competes with Smiths across mailroom, infrastructure, and chemical detection categories but at a much smaller scale.
• FLIR Systems (Teledyne FLIR): Teledyne FLIR provides a broad portfolio of CBRN and explosive detection, thermal imaging, and integrated sensor systems for defense and homeland security end markets. CBRN International competes at the integrated surveillance and CBRN sensor level with FLIR's broader detection ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Mirion Technologies: Mirion Technologies specializes in radiation detection, nuclear measurement, and CBRN monitoring solutions for defense, homeland security, and nuclear industry customers. CBRN International's nuclear/radiological detection in the ASAP V and UAV platforms directly competes with Mirion's radiation portfolio.
• Bertin Instruments: Bertin Instruments is a European specialist in CBRN threat detection, offering aerosol sampling, biological detection, and radiation monitoring products for military and homeland security markets. It is one of the closest direct competitors to CBRN International's SASS and integrated CBRNe system lines.
• Research International: Research International develops handheld immunoassay bio-detection kits and instrumentation used in CBRN response, mail screening, and security applications. Its QuikTest-style assays overlap directly with CBRN International's QuikTest HHA hand-held assay and lateral flow product family.
• Environics Oy: Environics designs CBRN detection, identification, and decontamination equipment, including portable chemical detectors and networked sensor systems for military and first responders. CBRN International and Environics serve the same core CBRNe buyer base with overlapping product categories.

Emerging players

• 908 Devices: 908 Devices makes portable and desktop mass spectrometers, including the MX908 used for CBRN detection by military and first responders. It competes with CBRN International's chemical detection and IMS-based offerings at the point detection level, with a more software/data emphasis.
• Plair SA: Plair develops laser-induced fluorescence–based rapid biological aerosol detection systems for environmental and biosecurity monitoring. Its technology focus on real-time bioaerosol classification is similar to CBRN International's Tac-7C and BioHawk UV-biofluorescence biodetection approach.

Others

• Battelle Memorial Institute: Battelle operates major CBRN defense research facilities (including at the former Edgewood Chemical Biological Center adjacency) and provides CBRN testing, evaluation, and contract R&D services. It is the sponsor of independent CBRNe technology evaluations that have validated CBRN International's SASS 3100 and could commission or compete with CBRN International's contract R&D offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cbrn-international

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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