What SHP Steriltechnik does

SHP Steriltechnik AG is a privately held, family-owned German manufacturer of laboratory steam sterilization equipment headquartered in Detzel Schloss, Saxony-Anhalt, operating through a corporate group spanning eight locations across four countries. Its core offering is the Laboklav series of autoclaves (chamber volumes from 25 L benchtop units to 195 L floor-standing units, including square-chamber 44x and 66xx variants and an ECO Wastewater configuration) and the complementary Labomag series of magnetic stirrers, targeted at microbiological laboratories in universities and research institutes as well as biotechnology, pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetics producers requiring compliance with the European Pharmacopoeia, EN 285, and ISO 17665.

Revenue is generated primarily through quote-based hardware sales of new units, supplemented by factory-refurbished used equipment, an online product configurator for customized builds, and recurring professional services delivered through the SHP Services GmbH subsidiary (installation, commissioning, IQ/OQ/PQ qualification, FAT, maintenance contracts, and repair for autoclaves up to 1000 L pressure volume). The Multicolor Touch-HMI control system with SegoSoft documentation software is positioned as the next-generation digitization layer for the installed base. Distribution relies on a combination of direct sales, particularly in Germany, and an international network of more than thirty specialist dealers (Fachhändler) covering approximately seventy countries, supported by localized subsidiaries in Poland (SHP Steriltechnik Polska) and France/Spain (SHP Scientifique S.A.S.) and a multilingual website available in nine languages. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification through 2026 from SIQ and operates under the motto "Preiswert – aber von hoher Qualität" (inexpensive but of high quality).

Name

SHP Steriltechnik

Legal name

SHP Steriltechnik AG

Website

https://shp-steriltechnik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SHP Steriltechnik AG is a German, family-owned manufacturer of Laboklav steam-sterilizer autoclaves (25–195 L) and Labomag magnetic stirrers, serving microbiological laboratories and biotechnology, pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetics producers worldwide through direct sales and a 30-dealer network in ~70 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Sterilization Equipment

NAICS

Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Sterilization Equipment & Systems (Autoclaves, Low-Temp, ETO, H2O2, UV) (HLAHANAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Laboratory autoclaves
• Steam sterilizers
• Magnetic stirrers
• Sterilization equipment
• Pharmaceutical laboratory equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Detzel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Autoclave and Sterilization Equipment Sales: Sale of steam sterilizers (autoclaves) including Laboklav series with chamber volumes from 25L to 195L, available in vertical and horizontal configurations. Products are sold as new equipment and as refurbished/used units.
2. Labomag Magnetic Stirrers: Sale of magnetic stirrers for laboratory and industrial applications.
3. Professional Services: Services including installation and commissioning, maintenance contracts, qualification services (IQ, OQ, PQ), factory acceptance testing (FAT), and repair services through SHP Services GmbH.
4. Refurbished/Used Equipment: Sale of refurbished used laboratory autoclaves directly from the manufacturer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SHP Steriltechnik AG manufactures steam sterilizers (autoclaves) under the Laboklav brand with chamber volumes from 25L to 195L, available in benchtop, floor-standing, and square-chamber configurations, alongside the Labomag series of magnetic stirrers. The company also provides manufacturer-independent maintenance, installation, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and validation services through its subsidiary SHP Services GmbH, as well as refurbished used equipment and water-treatment solutions through SHP Wassertechnik GmbH. All products are developed and manufactured in Germany for commercial laboratory and industrial customers in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetics industries.

Product overview

SHP Steriltechnik AG is a German manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of steam sterilization systems centered on the Laboklav autoclave series and the Labomag magnetic stirrer series. The Laboklav product family encompasses models with round chambers (Laboklav 25, Laboklav ECO 80/135, Laboklav 55–195 in various capacities) and square chamber models (Laboklav 44x, Laboklav 66xx), available as benchtop or floor-standing configurations with chamber volumes from 25 to 195 liters. Core product features include configurable sterilization options (pre-vacuum, rapid cooling, support pressure, exhaust air filtration), integrated documentation via the Multicolor Touch-HMI control system or SegoSoft software, and comprehensive accessories (baskets, trolleys, lifts, destruction buckets, external water tanks). The Labomag magnetic stirrer series complements the autoclave line for laboratory base infrastructure. The company also offers a web-based product configurator, refurbished used equipment, and manufacturer-independent service including qualification/validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) through SHP Services GmbH. All products are developed and manufactured in Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Laboklav: Steam sterilizer / autoclave product line for laboratory, pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetics industries, including models Laboklav 25, Laboklav ECO 80/135, Laboklav 55-195, Laboklav 44x series, and Laboklav 66xx series.
• Labomag

Products and services

• Laboklav Autoclave Series Steam sterilizers (autoclaves) for steam sterilization in biotechnology, pharmacy, food, and cosmetics industries, featuring round or square chamber designs across multiple size variants with options for pre-vacuum, rapid cooling, support pressure, and exhaust air filtration.
• Laboklav 25 Autoclave Compact benchtop autoclave with a 25-liter chamber volume, integrated steam generator, 2 kW heating power, glass lid for process observation, and LED status indicators, designed for smaller microbiological laboratories.
• Laboklav ECO 80 Autoclave Floor-standing autoclave with an 80-liter chamber volume, 3 kW heating power, conventional steam generation with heating elements below the chamber base, available in three colors.
• Laboklav ECO 135 Autoclave Floor-standing autoclave with a 135-liter chamber volume and 6 kW heating power, using conventional steam generation for larger laboratory workloads.
• Laboklav ECO Wastewater Autoclave Autoclave variant designed specifically for the sterilization of liquid waste, part of the Laboklav ECO series.
• Laboklav 55-195 Autoclave Series Versatile autoclave series with chamber volumes from 55L to 195L, available in both benchtop and floor-standing configurations with chamber dimensions and heating power scaled to volume.
• Laboklav 44x Series (Square Chamber Autoclaves) Autoclave series with square chamber geometry offering advantages in loading efficiency compared to round chambers.
• Laboklav 66xx Series (Square Chamber Autoclaves) Autoclave series with square chamber geometry designed for complex applications in laboratories requiring high-volume sterilization.
• Labomag Magnetic Stirrer Series Magnetic stirrers for chemistry, biotechnology, pharmacy, food, and cosmetics industries, serving as a complementary component of laboratory basic infrastructure alongside the Laboklav autoclave line.
• Manufacturer-Independent Autoclave Service Manufacturer-independent maintenance and service for autoclaves with pressure volumes up to 1000 liters, including installation, commissioning, maintenance contracts, qualification services (IQ/OQ/PQ), factory acceptance testing (FAT), and repair services, delivered through SHP Services GmbH.
• Qualification and Validation Services Qualification and validation services including Design Qualification (DQ), Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) to ensure compliance with EN 285 and ISO 17665 standards.
• Refurbished Used Autoclaves Factory-refurbished used laboratory autoclaves sold directly by the manufacturer at reduced prices for cost-conscious buyers.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SHP Wassertechnik GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated company providing water treatment solutions. Offers water analysis, system separators, and ion exchange programs for autoclave water supply requirements. Products and services referenced in SHP product documentation and downloads.
• SHP Services GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated company providing manufacturer-independent maintenance services for autoclaves with pressure volume up to 1000 liters. Offers installation, commissioning, qualification services (IQ, OQ, PQ), FAT, and repair services.
• SHP Steriltechnik Polska Sp. z o.o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary in Poland responsible for regional sales and service. Produces localized product brochures and flyers in Polish. Part of the SHP Group with operations in multiple countries.
• SHP Scientifique S.A.S.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary in France (Scientifique S.A.S.) responsible for French and Spanish-speaking markets. Produces localized product brochures in French and Spanish. Part of the SHP Group distribution network.
• SHP Specialist Dealers (Fachhändler)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 30 specialist dealers in approximately 70 countries forming the international distribution network. Dealers receive technical training, sales support, project protection, and marketing materials. Benefits include attractive trade pricing, special conditions for achieving targets, and joint marketing concepts.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Priorclave: UK-based laboratory autoclave manufacturer serving research, food, and pharmaceutical customers with benchtop and floor-standing steam sterilizers.
• Hirayama Manufacturing: Japanese autoclave manufacturer serving laboratory and industrial sterilization markets in Asia and globally — a like-for-like competitor in benchtop and floor-standing steam sterilizers.
• Astell Scientific: UK manufacturer of laboratory and industrial autoclaves, offering a comparable range of benchtop and floor-standing steam sterilizers to SHP's Laboklav series.
• MELAG: German specialist in sterilization and disinfection equipment for medical and laboratory applications; competes with SHP in pharma and lab sterilization.
• Tuttnauer: Israel-based manufacturer of laboratory and medical autoclaves and steam sterilizers, directly competing with SHP's Laboklav line in pharma, food, and research segments globally.
• Systec: German manufacturer of laboratory autoclaves and steam sterilizers, the closest head-to-head competitor to SHP in European research and pharma lab markets.

Broad incumbents

• Getinge: Swedish global medical technology leader with a large sterilization and infection control division, competing with SHP especially in pharma and hospital/lab sterilization.
• Fedegari: Italian manufacturer of sterilization and containment equipment for pharma and life sciences, with broader industrial/aseptic processing capabilities than SHP.
• Steris: Global leader in sterilization and infection prevention products and services for pharma, medical, and lab customers — the dominant large-scale competitor in SHP's space.
• Belimed: Swiss-based provider of sterilization, disinfection, and cleaning solutions for healthcare and life sciences, with broader scope but overlapping autoclave product lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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