B-Safety

What B-Safety does

B-SAFETY GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of eye wash stations and body safety showers, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Norderstedt, north of Hamburg. The company operates across three business areas: (1) safety showers and eye showers for laboratories, industry, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, and educational institutions; (2) LED-based emergency and escape-sign lighting under the B-LITE sub-brand, operated through affiliated b-lite GmbH; and (3) industrial safety products including PPE, first aid supplies, eye rinsing solutions, and skin protection. The product portfolio spans hand-held, floor-mounted, frost-protected, hot-climate, freestanding, tank-fed, and combination eye/body shower units, with custom design, assembly, and annual maintenance services for non-standard installations.

The underlying technology is mature mechanical and fluid-handling engineering rather than software or electronics, with differentiation centered on customization capabilities, compliance with European/international safety standards, and certified manufacturing (DIN-DVGW, ISO 9001, ISO 14001). Distribution combines a direct sales force with key account managers, a dedicated e-commerce shop at b-safety24.com, and an approval-gated BIM file download portal for construction planners. The website is published in German, English, and French, indicating international outreach, though operating geographies disclosed are centered on Germany.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed. With headcount reported at 1-10 and roughly ten named individuals on the management roster, the company is a small Mittelstand specialist. B-SAFETY generates revenue through hardware sales of safety equipment, supported by custom engineering, maintenance services, and complementary emergency lighting, serving enterprise buyers via field sales and SMB/individual buyers via online shop.

Name

B-Safety

Legal name

B-SAFETY GmbH

Website

https://www.b-safety.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

B-SAFETY GmbH, founded 1985 in Norderstedt, Germany, manufactures eye wash stations and safety showers for laboratories, industry, pharma, and oil & gas customers, complemented by LED emergency lighting (B-LITE) and industrial safety products, sold via field sales, key account managers, and the b-safety24.com online shop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety Equipment

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Safety & Industrial Protective Eyewear (CRAAAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Safety shower equipment
• Emergency eye wash
• Industrial safety showers
• Emergency lighting systems
• Personal protective equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Norderstedt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Safety shower and eye wash products: B-Safety manufactures and sells eye showers, eye/face showers, body safety showers, safety shower combinations, freestanding showers, frost-protected showers, showers for hot climates, and safety shower stations. Products are sold through direct sales representatives, an online shop (b-safety24.com), and potentially through distributors.
2. Emergency lighting (B-LITE brand): B-Safety (through subsidiary b-lite GmbH) also manufactures and sells LED-based emergency lights, emergency exit lights, and escape sign lights under the B-LITE brand for use in administration buildings, industry, and public facilities.
3. Industrial safety products: The company offers a range of industrial safety products including PPE, first aid products, eye rinsing solutions, and skin protection products — combining own B-SAFETY labeled products with high-quality products from premium manufacturers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

B-Safety manufactures and sells emergency eye wash stations, body safety showers, and safety shower combinations for laboratories, industrial facilities, and hazardous workplaces. The company also produces LED emergency lighting under the B-LITE brand and a range of industrial safety products. Manufacturing is performed in-house in Germany with certified production processes and tailored engineering for climate-specific variants.

Product overview

B-SAFETY is one of Europe's leading manufacturers of emergency safety equipment, operating as a single unified product portfolio under three business divisions. The core offering consists of eye showers (Hand-Augenduschen, Safety-Augenduschen, Frost-Protected Augenduschen, and Tank Augenduschen) and body safety showers (Körper-Notduschen, Variable Körper-Notduschen, Freestanding Notduschen, Hot Climate Notduschen, Frost-Protected Notduschen, and Safety Shower Stations), supplemented by combination units (Notduschkombinationen), valves (Notduschventile), and shower arms (Notduscharme). The company also offers an accessories line (Zubehör) and operates two sub-brands: B-LITE for emergency lighting solutions and a broader industrial safety product range covering PPE, first aid, and skin protection. The product line emphasizes customization for special applications, with services including custom design support, assembly, and annual maintenance. The company has been in operation since 1985 and maintains headquarters in Norderstedt, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• B-LITE: Emergency lighting brand offering LED emergency lights, emergency exit lights and escape sign lights for administration buildings, industry and public facilities. B-LITE was one of the first suppliers on the German market to offer emergency lights with LED technology.

Products and services

• Hand-Held Eye Showers (Hand-Augenduschen) Portable hand-held eye wash units for laboratory and industrial workstations, designed for direct attachment to water supplies and rapid eye irrigation after chemical exposure.
• Safety Eye Showers (Sicherheits-Augenduschen) Wall-mounted safety eye wash units for workplaces handling hazardous substances, providing regulated eye irrigation flow.
• Frost-Protected Eye Showers (Frostsichere Augenduschen) Eye wash units engineered for cold environments, with frost-protected design to ensure operability in freezing conditions.
• Tank Eye Wash Stations (Tank-Augenduschen) Self-contained tank eye wash stations for locations without a direct plumbing supply, enabling portable or standalone eye irrigation.
• Body Safety Showers (Körper-Notduschen) Fixed body safety showers delivering high-volume water flow for full-body decontamination in industrial and laboratory environments.
• Variable Body Safety Showers (Variable Körper-Notduschen) Adjustable body safety showers with variable spray configuration to suit different installation contexts and worker heights.
• Freestanding Safety Showers (Freistehende Notduschen) Freestanding, floor-mounted safety showers for open industrial floors and outdoor locations without wall mounting.
• Safety Showers for Hot Climates (Notduschen für heiße Klimate) Safety showers engineered for hot-climate environments, with materials and design features suited to sustained high ambient temperatures.
• Frost-Protected Safety Showers (Frostsichere Notduschen) Safety showers with frost-protected design to ensure reliable operation in freezing outdoor or unheated environments.
• Safety Shower Combinations (Notduschkombinationen) Combination units integrating eye wash and body safety shower functionality in a single installation, for comprehensive decontamination at one station.
• Safety Shower Stations (Notduschen-Stationen) Pre-assembled safety shower stations combining shower hardware, valves, and supporting structure for rapid deployment at industrial sites.
• Safety Shower Valves (Notduschventile) Valves and control components for safety shower systems, including activation and flow-control mechanisms.
• Safety Shower Arms (Notduscharme) Mounted shower arms and spray heads for safety shower installations, sold as standalone components.
• Accessories (Zubehör) Supporting components and replacement parts for emergency showers and eye wash stations, sold as standalone items.
• B-LITE Emergency Lights LED emergency lighting products sold under the B-LITE brand for escape routes and safety infrastructure in industrial and public facilities.
• Industrial Safety Products Complementary industrial safety products supplied alongside B-Safety's core emergency shower and eye wash offering.

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• b-lite GmbHcoreOthersB-SAFETY GmbH and b-lite GmbH share an integrated Code of Conduct (QUSS policy), Management Manual, and compliance/whistleblower reporting system. B-LITE produces LED emergency lighting products. Both companies operate under the same management and corporate values framework, with shared compliance contacts ([email protected] and [email protected]).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Haws: US-based manufacturer of emergency eyewash stations and safety shower equipment, founded in 1906. Direct competitor in the same core product category as B-Safety, serving industrial, laboratory, and educational customers worldwide.
• Hughes Safety Showers: UK-based manufacturer of emergency safety showers, eye/face wash stations, and decontamination equipment. Direct European competitor with comparable product range and similar specialization in workplace safety equipment.
• Bradley Corporation: US manufacturer of washroom and safety plumbing fixtures including emergency eyewash and drench shower equipment. Directly competes with B-Safety in laboratory and industrial safety shower categories.
• Speakman: US-based manufacturer of commercial plumbing fixtures and safety equipment, including emergency eyewash stations and safety showers. Direct peer in industrial safety shower manufacturing with overlapping customer base.
• Acorn Safety: UK specialist manufacturer of emergency safety showers and eye wash units. Direct competitor with similar niche focus on workplace safety equipment for industrial and laboratory environments.
• Strahman: US manufacturer of industrial washdown equipment, including safety showers and mixing units. Comparable in specialized industrial safety equipment manufacturing with a similar B2B sales-led model.

Regional players

• Enware: Australia-based manufacturer of safety showers, eyewash stations, and water management solutions. Comparable product offering focused on emergency decontamination equipment for laboratories and industry.
• Presto: European manufacturer of water-saving solutions including emergency showers and eyewash equipment. Regional peer with comparable product range serving industrial and institutional customers across Europe.
• Walter Ritter: German specialist in emergency safety equipment including eyewash and safety showers. Direct regional competitor within the German market serving similar industrial and laboratory customers.
• DELABIE: French manufacturer of sanitary equipment and safety showers for public and commercial buildings. Comparable in emergency decontamination equipment for institutional and industrial applications across Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/b-safety-gmbh

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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