What envilab AG does

envilab AG is an independent, privately held Swiss environmental laboratory and consulting firm headquartered in Zofingen, Switzerland. The company operates as a specialized trust laboratory (Vertrauenslabor) for environmental analytics and environmental-chemical, analytical, and environmental-law consulting, accredited to ISO 17025 / STS 0140. Its core analytical offering covers field sampling, in-situ measurements, and laboratory analysis of water, wastewater, leachate, sewage sludge, biogas, biofilm, soil, excavation materials, other solids, and air. The company is self-described as one of the leading privately-run laboratories in Switzerland.

The company's product portfolio is structured around two service lines: Analytik (routine and advanced environmental testing) and Beratung (consulting). Within these, it has built specialized offerings in micro-pollutants — PFAS analysis using LC-MS/MS covering over 30 individual substances including BAFU and EU Drinking Water Directive frameworks, pesticide screening, and chlorothalonil metabolite analysis — as well as degradation testing services including aerobic (Zahn-Wellens, AIA) and anaerobic biodegradation tests, modular ozonation testing based on Eawag-developed methods, and activated carbon feasibility studies for wastewater treatment plant upgrades.

envilab AG generates revenue through professional services on a pay-as-you-go basis, with publicly downloadable price lists for specific test categories. It serves wastewater treatment plants and municipalities, industrial facilities discharging to municipal systems, drinking water suppliers and utilities, agricultural and water management authorities, and the building and construction sector. Distribution is direct B2B sales with no intermediary channels, operating exclusively in the Swiss market. The company runs a lean team of 9 employees and is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or funding history.

Name

envilab AG

Legal name

envilab AG

Website

https://envilab.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

envilab AG is an independent Swiss ISO 17025-accredited environmental laboratory in Zofingen providing analytical testing and consulting for water, wastewater, soil, and air, with specialized micro-pollutant services (PFAS, pesticides, ozonation feasibility) for municipalities, utilities, and industrial clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Laboratory Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

akta.pro primary industry

Wastewater & Industrial Effluent Monitoring (NPDES/Permit Compliance) (EUAHACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene (BPAHAJAD)

Keywords

• Environmental analytics services
• Water and wastewater testing
• Micropollutant analysis
• Biodegradation testing
• Environmental chemistry consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Zofingen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Environmental Analytics and Testing Services: Laboratory analysis services for environmental samples including water, wastewater, sludge, soil, and air. Services include field sampling, in-situ measurements, and comprehensive chemical analysis. Revenue generated through per-test fees and service contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

envilab AG operates as an independent Swiss trust laboratory providing environmental analytical services and environmental chemistry, analytical, and environmental law consulting. Core services include field sampling, in-situ measurements, and laboratory analysis of water, wastewater, leachate, sewage sludge, biogas, biofilm, soil, excavation materials, other solids, and air, supplemented by specialized consulting on micropollutants (PFAS, pesticides, chlorothalonil metabolites) and advanced treatment feasibility testing (ozonation, activated carbon, aerobic/anaerobic biodegradation).

Product overview

ENVILAB AG is an independent, specialized trust laboratory for environmental analytics and environmental-chemical, analytical, and environmental law consulting. The company operates as a single unified laboratory service offering with two main service lines: Analytik (field and laboratory analytics) and Beratung (consulting). The product portfolio includes core environmental testing services for water, wastewater, sewage sludge, soil, and air, complemented by specialized consulting services focused on micropollutants including PFAS analysis, pesticide screening, chlorothalonil metabolite analysis, and degradation testing (ozone and activated carbon tests, aerobic and anaerobic biodegradation tests). The company holds ISO 17025 / STS 0140 accreditation and is among the leading privately-run laboratories in Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Environmental Analytics (Umweltanalytik) Comprehensive field and laboratory analysis services covering water, wastewater, leachate, sewage sludge, biogas, biofilm (sielhaut), soil, excavation materials, other solids, and air, including sampling, in-situ measurements, and chemical characterization. Aimed at wastewater treatment plants, municipalities, industrial operators, and other Swiss environmental clients requiring accredited analytical data.
• Environmental Chemistry and Analytical Consulting (Umweltchemische und analytische Beratung) Consulting services covering environmental chemistry, analytical questions, and environmental law, supporting clients in interpreting results, designing testing programs, and addressing complex regulatory and technical environmental topics.
• PFAS Analysis (PFAS-Analytik) LC-MS/MS analysis of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in water and solid samples, covering short- and long-chain PFAS as well as over 30 individual substances including BAFU (16 PFAS), EU Drinking Water Directive (20 PFAS), and ultra-short-chain PFAS such as TFA. Designed for drinking water suppliers, utilities, and environmental regulators assessing PFAS contamination.
• Pesticide Analysis (Pestizid-Analytik) Screening methods for pesticide contamination in groundwater, drinking water, and wastewater to identify initial contamination and assess treatment efficiency. Serves agricultural operators and water management authorities addressing pesticide contamination in source waters.
• Chlorothalonil Metabolite Analysis Routine analysis of chlorothalonil metabolites (Sulfonic acid R417888, Sulfonic acid R471811, and metabolite SYN507900) in groundwater, drinking water, and wastewater for clients addressing this regulated fungicide degradation product.
• Ozone and Activated Carbon Testing (Ozontestversuche & Aktivkohleversuche) Ozonation and activated carbon testing for wastewater treatment plants to determine suitability of advanced treatment stages. Includes chemical characterization, micropollutant (MV) elimination quantification, bromate and nitrosamine formation assessment, ozone consumption, and OH-radical yield determination using the Eawag-developed modular ozonation test method.
• Aerobic and Anaerobic Biodegradation Testing (Aerobe und anaerobe Abbauversuche) Biodegradation testing for organic compounds and sludges, including the Zahn-Wellens test with DOC elimination quantification, AIA test procedure, nitrification inhibition tests, anaerobic degradation testing under varied temperature conditions with flexible test duration, and methane yield determination for digester performance assessment.
• Building Pollutants Analysis (Gebäudeschadstoffe) Analysis and consulting services for building pollutants, addressing hazardous substances in construction and built-environment contexts for the building and construction sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• Comprehensive PFAS analysis covering over 30 individual substances including BAFU (16 PFAS) and EU Trinkwasserverordnung (20 PFAS) compliance testing
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• SwisstestinglabsminorOthersReferenced in website logo section as associated testing laboratory network in Switzerland.
• Verband Schweizer LaboratorienminorOthersAssociation of Swiss Laboratories. Referenced in privacy policy as external link to third-party website.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with environmental services including water and soil analysis. Broad incumbent with Swiss presence and a much wider service portfolio.
• ALS Global: International testing services group with strong environmental and water testing divisions operating across Europe. Overlaps directly with envilab on water/wastewater analytical services and competes for European utility contracts.
• TÜV SÜD: Global testing and certification provider with environmental laboratory services including water and wastewater analysis. Broad incumbent serving regulated industrial and municipal clients.
• Intertek: Global quality and testing services company with environmental analysis capabilities across multiple industries. Broad incumbent that competes for similar regulated testing engagements.
• Eurofins Scientific: Global leader in bioanalytical testing with established Swiss operations covering environmental, food, and pharmaceutical testing. A broad incumbent with overlapping environmental testing capability and significantly greater scale.
• Bureau Veritas: International testing, inspection, and certification group with environmental and water testing services across Europe. Comparable in capability but much broader in scope and geography.

Direct peers

• UFAG Laboratorien AG: Swiss laboratory providing environmental, food, and agricultural analysis with similar Swiss focus and ISO 17025 accreditation. Comparable in scale, geography, and customer overlap in water/soil testing.
• WESSLING Group: European environmental and food testing laboratory group operating in Germany, Switzerland, and other European countries. Directly comparable as a mid-sized specialty environmental testing player with overlapping service offerings.
• Bachema AG: Swiss independent analytical laboratory offering environmental, water, and industrial testing services with comparable accreditation and Swiss customer base. Directly comparable as a domestic specialty lab competing for similar municipal and industrial clients.

Others

• Eawag: Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, the developer of the modular ozonation test method that envilab commercializes. Not a direct commercial peer but a key ecosystem partner and source of method IP for envilab's advanced treatment testing services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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