Elbaron SA

What Elbaron SA does

Elbaron SA is a privately held Swiss Société Anonyme founded in 1976 and headquartered in Vernier (Geneva), specializing in industrial air purification and fluid filtration. Its portfolio spans electrostatic air purifiers (E-RON and RON series), mechanical air purifiers (TEBARON, COBARON), ALSIDENT source-capture extraction arms, ULT extraction and filtration units, COMAT centralized superfiltration systems for cutting oils, RUWAC industrial vacuum cleaners and SASOO ambient air filters. Core technology relies on electrostatic precipitation using washable-reusable collection plates and EC fans, paired with an ISI-TRONIC digital control interface and an optional HEPA H13 stage delivering 99.95% filtration of 0.3-micron particles.

The company serves precision manufacturing industries — notably watchmaking, jewelry, microtechnologies and medtech — alongside pharmaceutical, food processing, industrial manufacturing and art restoration customers that need to control dust, oil mist, fumes, odors and contaminated cutting fluids. Over 40 years Elbaron has reportedly installed 3 million+ units and built a base of 3,000+ customers in Switzerland and internationally.

Commercial operations are run by a 25-person team through direct specialist sales from Geneva and Swiss-German offices, complemented by a network of 15+ international distribution partners. Revenue is generated primarily from hardware sales (capital equipment and consumable-free filtration systems) with secondary income from project advisory and technical support. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is led by CEO and Chairwoman Gisèle Billig, with no disclosed external investors or parent company.

Name

Elbaron SA

Legal name

Elbaron SA

Website

https://elbaron.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elbaron SA is a Swiss industrial filtration specialist selling electrostatic air purifiers, mechanical filters, extraction arms and cutting-oil superfiltration systems to precision-manufacturing, pharmaceutical, food and art-restoration customers across Switzerland and 15+ international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Air Filtration Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial) (IMAHALAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Industrial air filtration
• Electrostatic air purifiers
• Cutting oil superfiltration
• Industrial extraction arms
• Industrial vacuum cleaners

Headquarters

HQ city

Vernier (Geneva)

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Air Filtration Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial air purifiers, extraction arms, filtration systems and industrial vacuum cleaners as capital equipment
2. Filtration Systems and Solutions: Sale of complete filtration solutions including electrostatic purifiers, mechanical filters, and superfiltration systems for cutting oils
3. Technical Support and Advisory Services: Specialist consulting and support services throughout project lifecycle, from advising to implementation

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Elbaron SA designs, manufactures and sells industrial air purification and filtration systems, including electrostatic and mechanical air purifiers, source-capture extraction arms, centralized cutting-oil superfiltration units, and industrial vacuum cleaners. The company serves industrial manufacturers with solutions for dust, oil mist, fumes, odors and contaminated cutting fluids, supported by specialist advisory services throughout project lifecycles.

Product overview

Elbaron SA is a Swiss industrial filtration company offering a comprehensive portfolio of air purification and fluid filtration solutions. The product lineup centers around electrostatic air purifiers (E-RON and RON series), mechanical air purifiers (TEBARON, COBARON), extraction arms (ALSIDENT SYSTEM), mobile and central extraction/filtration units (ULT), superfiltration systems for cutting oils (COMAT), industrial vacuum cleaners (RUWAC), and ambient air filters (SASOO). These products serve applications including dust extraction, oil mist removal, smoke capture, fumes filtration, odor control, and cutting fluid purification across industries such as watchmaking, pharmaceuticals, food, and precision manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RON: Electrostatic air purifier product line including RON EC, E-RON, RON 25000 models.
• TEBARON
• COBARON
• COMAT
• RUWAC
• SASOO
• ULT
• ALSIDENT

Products and services

• Electrostatic Air Purifiers (E-RON / RON Series) Electrostatic air purification devices that extract and eliminate oil mist and fumes by electrically charging particles and capturing them on collection plates. Feature washable-reusable filter elements, EC fan technology for low energy consumption, and ISI-TRONIC digital control. Designed for industrial manufacturing environments.
• Mechanical Air Purifiers (TEBARON) Mechanical filtration air purifiers using filter media to capture airborne pollutants such as dust, oil mist, and fumes in industrial workplaces. Includes TEB/EH 1 ISITRONIC and TEB/EH 1 EC models.
• ALSIDENT SYSTEM Extraction Arms Extraction arm systems for capturing airborne pollutants at the source in industrial environments. Available in multiple sizes (System 25, 50, 63, 75, 100) for localized capture of dust, fumes and oil mist.
• ULT Extraction and Filtration Units Mobile and central extraction and filtration units for industrial applications. Includes ULT Jumbo and ULT 160.1/200.1 models with specialized filter options for dust (ASD), laser fumes (LAS), brazing smoke (LRA), and vapors/odors/gases (ACD).
• COMAT Superfiltration Systems Centralized superfiltration systems for cutting oil purification. Cartridge filter systems available in capacities ranging from C0.3 to C810 to remove particles from cutting fluids and extend fluid service life.
• RUWAC Industrial Vacuum Cleaners Industrial vacuum cleaners for heavy-duty cleaning applications. Includes single-phase (R01 A), compressed air (R01 P), three-phase (R01 R, DS2, DS3), battery-powered and special-application models for combustible dusts, hazardous materials and wet/dry collection.
• SASOO Ambient Air Filter Ambient air filter for purifying air in industrial workspaces, capturing oil mist, dust, fumes and other airborne pollutants across the room rather than at source.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 million+ filtration units sold and installed worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered major, moderate and minor.

• EPHJ (Exhibition for High Precision, Watchmaking-Jewelry, Microtechnologies and Medtech)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 June 2026Elbaron SA participates in the EPHJ trade show (June 16-19, 2026 at Palexpo Geneva) to showcase their filtration solutions dedicated to optimizing industrial environments. EPHJ brings together over 750 exhibitors and 20,000+ professional visitors from around the world.
• SIMODECmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerElbaron SA participates in the SIMODEC trade show, an important industry exhibition for their sector.
• SIAMSmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerElbaron SA participates in the SIAMS exhibition, the trade fair for the entire production chain of microtechnology.
• Établissements publics pour l'intégration (EPI)minorOthersEPI awarded Elbaron SA the 'Partenaire Inclusif EPI 2026' distinction, recognizing the company's concrete commitment to inclusion of people with disabilities and insertion pathways. Elbaron contributes to creating opportunities, encouraging diversity, and building a more open and accessible work environment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Nederman: Swedish global leader in industrial air filtration, fume extraction, and oil mist collection. Highly comparable to Elbaron across both the core electrostatic/mechanical air purifier and source-capture (extraction arm) categories, though at substantially larger scale.
• ESTA Extractionstechnik: German maker of industrial extraction systems for dust, fumes, and oil mist. Direct competitor in source-capture and filtration, with overlapping verticals in metalworking and precision manufacturing similar to Elbaron's.
• Keller Lufttechnik: German industrial dust collection and air filtration manufacturer serving metalworking, abrasive, and precision manufacturing. Comparable to Elbaron's dust extraction and oil mist filtration portfolios, with a similarly niche industrial focus.
• Camfil: Swedish air filtration specialist with HEPA-grade industrial and cleanroom products. Direct overlap with Elbaron's HEPA H13-equipped electrostatic purification and ambient air filtration (SASOO) solutions, particularly in pharma and precision manufacturing.

Broad incumbents

• Donaldson Company: Large US-based industrial filtration OEM with deep presence in dust collection, fume removal, and oil mist filtration via its Torit brand. Overlaps directly with Elbaron's RON/TEBARON lines and brings much greater scale and global channel reach.
• AAF Flanders: American Air Filter's industrial division, manufacturing HEPA and high-efficiency air filtration equipment for industrial and cleanroom environments. Comparable to Elbaron's SASOO and HEPA-equipped E-RON lines, especially in pharma and medtech.
• Freudenberg Filtration Technologies: German industrial filtration specialist covering air and liquid filtration including oil mist and coolant filtration. Comparable to Elbaron's RON and COMAT product lines, with broader global reach and larger R&D investment.
• MANN+HUMMEL: Global filtration specialist with industrial air and liquid filtration product lines serving manufacturing and process industries. Comparable to Elbaron across industrial air filtration and cutting-fluid filtration, but vastly larger and broader in scope.

Emerging players

• Ruwac Industriesauger: German manufacturer of industrial vacuum cleaners for dust and chip collection. Elbaron already distributes Ruwac products in Switzerland, meaning they are simultaneously a partner and the closest direct competitor in the industrial vacuum segment.
• ULT AG: German specialist in extraction and filtration of hazardous dusts, fumes, and laser/by-process emissions. Elbaron distributes ULT products, making ULT both a partner and a peer in the spot-extraction and source-capture category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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