Schott North America, Inc.

What Schott North America, Inc. does

SCHOTT North America, Inc. is the U.S. holding entity for SCHOTT AG's North American operations and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Mainz, Germany-based SCHOTT AG, which itself is privately held by the Carl Zeiss Foundation. Founded in 1884 by Otto Schott and Ernst Abbe, the parent group is a global specialty glass and glass-ceramics manufacturer with over 140 years of experience, and the North American subsidiary was established in 1970. The company develops and manufactures glass tubing, glass-ceramic materials, and glass-to-metal sealed components for ten primary verticals: pharmaceutical primary packaging, consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace and space, semiconductor and datacom, healthcare, industrial and energy, optics, architecture, and security and defense.

Core products include the FIOLAX family of Type I borosilicate pharmaceutical tubing (FIOLAX, FIOLAX Pro, FIOLAX Pro OCF), BORO-8330 high-borosilicate tubing, DURAN, AR-GLAS, and ILLAX technical tubing, Eternaloc electrical penetration assemblies for nuclear and oil/gas applications, and supporting analytical, consulting, and testing services (SCHOTT Analytics, Pharma Consulting, Nuclear Equipment Testing). The company differentiates through proprietary glass compositions, quality process technologies such as perfeXion (zero-defect tube processing) and DENSOPACK packaging, and an extensive portfolio of regulatory certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 15378 (GMP), KTA 1401, ASME NPT/NQA-1, ATEX, IECEx, and DAkkS laboratory accreditation.

SCHOTT generates revenue primarily through direct B2B sales of specialty glass products to enterprise customers, supplemented by professional services (analytical testing, consulting, training programs such as FIOLAX Academy, Academy of Optics, and Pharmaversity). Go-to-market combines regional sales offices (Rye Brook, NY; Duryea, PA; Wolverhampton, UK), dedicated e-commerce platforms for optics, pharma, and tubing, and customer account systems via SCHOTT ID. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting the custom-engineered nature of products for pharmaceutical, nuclear, and semiconductor qualification processes.

Name

Schott North America, Inc.

Legal name

SCHOTT North America, Inc.

Website

https://schott.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

SCHOTT North America, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of SCHOTT AG, a Carl Zeiss Foundation-owned specialty glass manufacturer. It produces pharmaceutical glass tubing, technical glass, and Eternaloc nuclear components for pharmaceutical, semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, and industrial customers via direct enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mainz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Glass Products: SCHOTT generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of specialty glass, glass-ceramics, and material solutions. Product lines include pharmaceutical glass tubing (FIOLAX®, BORO-8330™), technical glass tubing (DURAN®, AR-GLAS®, ILLAX®), optical materials, and glass components for various industries.
2. Services: Revenue generated from analytical services, consulting (pharma consulting, technical glass tubing consulting), testing services (nuclear equipment testing), and training programs (FIOLAX® Academy, Academy of Optics).

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

SCHOTT North America, Inc. manufactures and sells specialty glass, glass-ceramics, and material solutions organized across pharmaceutical tubing (FIOLAX, BORO-8330), technical tubing (AR-GLAS, DURAN, ILLAX), and industrial components (Eternaloc electrical penetration assemblies). The company complements its products with accredited analytical testing, consulting, nuclear equipment qualification, and training services (FIOLAX Academy, Academy of Optics).

Product overview

SCHOTT North America, Inc. is the North American division of SCHOTT AG, a global material technology group and leading specialty glass company with over 140 years of experience. The company's product portfolio centers on specialty glass, glass-ceramics, and material solutions organized across two main segments: Pharmaceutical Tubing (FIOLAX®, FIOLAX® Pro, FIOLAX® Pro OCF, BORO-8330™) and Technical Tubing (AR-GLAS®, DURAN®, ILLAX®). The Industrial segment features Eternaloc® electrical penetration assemblies for nuclear, compressed gas, and oil/gas applications. Supporting these products are comprehensive services including SCHOTT Analytics (accredited chemical/physical testing laboratories in Germany and USA), Pharma Consulting, Technical Glass Tubing Consulting, Nuclear Equipment Testing, and training programs (FIOLAX® Academy, Academy of Optics). The company operates e-commerce platforms through SCHOTT ID customer accounts for online purchasing of optical materials, pharma products, and tubing. SCHOTT also offers quality processing technology (perfeXion®) for zero-defect pharmaceutical glass tubing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FIOLAX: Premium pharmaceutical glass tubing for primary packaging solutions (vials, syringes, cartridges, ampoules)
• FIOLAX Pro
• BORO-8330
• ILLAX
• AR-GLAS
• DURAN
• Eternaloc
• SCHOTT Analytics
• FIOLAX Academy
• Academy of Optics
• SCHOTT Pharma

Products and services

• FIOLAX Pharmaceutical Glass Tubing Premium Type I borosilicate pharmaceutical glass tubing for primary packaging of syringes, cartridges, vials, and ampoules. Available in clear and amber variants with excellent chemical resistance and optional UV protection. Thousands of medicines worldwide are registered using FIOLAX.
• FIOLAX Pro Pharmaceutical Glass Tubing Heavy-metal-free Type I borosilicate pharmaceutical glass tubing with improved extractables profile, representing SCHOTT's next-generation pharmaceutical glass technology.
• BORO-8330 Pharmaceutical Glass Tubing High-borosilicate glass (3.3 glass) commonly used in the USA for pharmaceutical primary packaging of syringes, cartridges, vials, and ampoules. Offers high hydrolytic resistance and chemical durability.
• AR-GLAS Soda-Lime Glass Tubing Robust soda-lime glass tubing and rods suitable for demanding dimensional and cosmetic applications. Used for Type III pharmaceutical packaging, food packaging, cosmetic containers, laboratory equipment, and decorative items. Acid resistance Class S1 with dimensional range from 4-40mm outside diameter.
• ILLAX Amber Glass Tubing Amber soda-lime Type III glass tubing providing ultraviolet protection for light-sensitive products such as food supplements, vitamins, and oral medications. Blocks UV and blue light while allowing contents to remain visible, with hydrolytic class HGB 2 and robust chemical resistance.
• DURAN Borosilicate Glass Tubing Borosilicate glass tubing used for laboratory, industrial, and architecture applications. Features high hydrolytic resistance, thermal shock resistance up to 525 degrees C, low coefficient of expansion, good electrical insulating properties, and outstanding transmission from UV-A to IR range.
• Eternaloc Electrical Penetration Assemblies Electrical penetration assemblies featuring inorganic non-aging glass-to-metal sealing with unique compression technology. Includes Nuclear Penetration Assemblies, Compressed Gas Lead-Through Plates, and Oil and Gas Connectors/Feedthroughs/Penetrators capable of HPHT robustness above 35,000 PSI.
• SCHOTT Analytics Testing Laboratory Accredited testing laboratory offering chemical, physical, optical, surface, mechanical, and pharmaceutical analytics for glass, glass ceramics, ceramics, metals, composites, plastics, and pharmaceutical packaging materials. DAkkS-accredited per DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018 with locations in Germany and Duryea, Pennsylvania.
• Pharma Consulting Services Comprehensive consulting services for pharmaceutical glass tubing and packaging, including drug containment and delivery services, fill-and-finish optimization, regulatory support, and sustainability services with over 40 years of experience.
• Technical Glass Tubing Consulting Consulting services for production, post-processing, and application of glass tubing and rods. Includes material selection, product development, troubleshooting, on-site inspections, and materials/process analysis support for new product development.
• Nuclear Equipment Testing Services Testing and qualification of electrical components and systems for nuclear applications, including consulting, single tests or complete qualification programs, and documentation support. Offers qualification tests (LOCA, submergence, seismic, thermal aging) and non-destructive tests (MT, PT, helium leakage). Certified to ISO 9001, KTA 1401, ASME NPT, ASME NQA-1, ATEX, IECEx, CEplus.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduced CO2e footprint with FIOLAX® Pro OCF compared to market average for borosilicate glass tubing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments10 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

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• QSIL GmbH Quarzschmelze IlmenaucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024SCHOTT acquired QSIL GmbH Quarzschmelze Ilmenau to reinforce its quartz glass capabilities, which are especially relevant for chip and wafer production processes in the semiconductor industry. This acquisition strengthens SCHOTT's position in high-purity quartz glass for semiconductor manufacturing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stevanato Group: Stevanato Group is an Italian manufacturer of pharmaceutical glass containers (vials, syringes, cartridges) and integrated drug containment solutions. Direct competitor in pharma glass primary packaging with similar regulatory and customer requirements.
• Gerresheimer AG: Gerresheimer is a leading European pharmaceutical and cosmetics glass packaging manufacturer producing vials, ampoules, syringes, and cartridges from Type I borosilicate glass. Direct competitor to SCHOTT's FIOLAX® tubing in primary pharmaceutical packaging.
• Nipro Corporation: Nipro is a major Japanese manufacturer of pharmaceutical glass tubing, vials, syringes, and ampoules. Competes directly with SCHOTT in pharmaceutical primary packaging globally and offers comparable Type I borosilicate products.
• DWK Life Sciences: DWK Life Sciences owns the DURAN® brand (licensed from SCHOTT) and manufactures premium borosilicate laboratory glassware, pharmaceutical packaging, and life science products. Direct peer in borosilicate glass tubing and laboratory glass markets.
• Corning Incorporated: Corning is the closest direct peer—specialty glass and ceramics for pharmaceutical packaging (Valor® Glass vials), optical communications, semiconductor substrates, and display glass. Both serve pharmaceutical primary packaging with type I borosilicate glass and compete in advanced materials for semiconductors and life sciences.

Broad incumbents

• Nippon Sheet Glass (NSG Group): NSG Group manufactures architectural, automotive, and specialty glass including technical glass for solar, displays, and electronics. Overlaps with SCHOTT in technical glass tubing and specialty industrial glass products.
• Saint-Gobain: Saint-Gobain is a large French materials group producing flat glass, building products, and high-performance materials. Overlaps with SCHOTT in specialty architectural glass, fire-rated glazing, and high-performance industrial glass.
• Heraeus Holding: Heraeus is a German precious metals and technology group with specialty glass, quartz, and materials businesses serving semiconductors, optics, and healthcare. Comparable as a privately held German specialty materials company with overlapping end-markets in electronics and pharma.
• AGC Inc. (Asahi Glass): AGC is a global Japanese glass manufacturer producing flat glass, display glass, automotive glass, and electronic materials. While broader than SCHOTT, AGC overlaps in specialty electronic glass and optical components for semiconductors and displays.
• Owens-Illinois (OI Glass): OI Glass is the world's largest manufacturer of glass containers primarily for food and beverage packaging. While less focused on pharmaceutical and specialty applications than SCHOTT, both produce pressed and blown glass containers and serve industrial packaging customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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