What AGL Automation does

AGL Automation Ltd is a UK-headquartered, privately-held company founded in 2020 by three engineers — Angus McCarter, Gary Friend, and Luke Thomas — that operates as the exclusive worldwide sales and support channel for Caitron Industrial Solutions cleanroom computing products. The company supplies GMP-certified IT equipment (HMI workstations, tablets, keyboards, mice) into pharmaceutical, biotech, cell therapy, food production, and laboratory cleanroom environments. Its core technical differentiators are independently certified Fraunhofer IPA GMP A/B compliance, IP69/IP68 stainless steel enclosures engineered to withstand high-pressure washdown and H2O2 fumigation, and integration with Nymi biometric authentication and iGel thin client virtualization.

The product portfolio centres on three lines: the Caitron CR series HMI workstations (for GMP A/B environments), the Caitron CS series HMI workstations (for GMP C/D and food production), and the Caitron CT13 cleanroom tablet family (currently in its 11th-generation Surface Pro-based variant). Complementary products include IP67/IP68 cleanroom keyboards and mice, the Meteor MCE-MRC-EX hazardous-area remote monitoring camera (ATEX/IECEx Zone 1/21), and software integration with Novatek Europe's cleaning validation platform. The business model is hardware sales via direct enterprise field sales with custom quotation pricing, multi-year contracts, and direct shipment from a German manufacturing site under EU VAT registration to customers across the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East. The company does not use distributors or resellers, instead relying on direct relationships and founder-led customer engagement.

Name

AGL Automation

Legal name

AGL Automation Ltd

Website

https://aglautomation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AGL Automation is the exclusive worldwide sales channel for Caitron cleanroom HMI workstations and tablets, supplying GMP-certified IP69 stainless steel IT equipment with Fraunhofer certification to pharmaceutical, biotech, cell therapy, food production, and laboratory customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cleanroom HMI Workstations: Sale of Caitron branded cleanroom HMI (Human Machine Interface) workstations including CS range for GMP C/D environments and CR range for GMP A/B environments with Fraunhofer certification. Products include displays, mounting systems, battery options, and integration peripherals.
2. Cleanroom Tablets: Sale of Caitron CT13 series cleanroom tablets with IP69 stainless steel enclosures, GMP certification, and Microsoft Surface Pro internals. Includes accessories such as charging docks, handles, NFC readers, and IP65/68 PSU options.
3. Cleanroom Keyboards and Peripherals: Sale of cleanroom-compatible keyboards and mice including glass-topped, silicon-encased, and wall-mounted options with various IP ratings and connectivity options.
4. Remote Monitoring Cameras: Sale of Meteor Communications remote monitoring camera systems for hazardous areas (ATEX/IECEx Zone 1/21) with GSM communication and MeteorCloud platform.
5. Software Integration and Certification Services: Integration of cleanroom software solutions (e.g., Novatek Europe's cleaning validation software) and associated support services for pharmaceutical and biotech applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AGL Automation is the exclusive global sales and support channel for Caitron Industrial Solutions cleanroom IT products, supplying Fraunhofer-certified IP69 stainless steel HMI workstations, Microsoft Surface Pro-based cleanroom tablets, cleanroom keyboards and mice, and hazardous-area remote monitoring cameras. Offerings are configured for pharmaceutical, biotech, food production, and laboratory environments requiring GMP A/B or C/D compliance, with direct global shipping from Germany and integration support for Nymi biometric authentication, iGel thin clients, and Novatek Europe cleaning-validation software.

Product overview

AGL Automation is an authorized global sales and support channel for Caitron Industrial Solutions products, specializing in cleanroom computing equipment for GMP environments. The product portfolio consists of three core hardware lines: Caitron CR Series HMI Workstations (for GMP A/B cleanrooms), Caitron CS Series HMI Workstations (for GMP C/D and food production), and Caitron CT13 Cleanroom Tablets (available in S9, S10, S11 generations based on Microsoft Surface Pro). These are complemented by a range of cleanroom peripherals including silicone and glass keyboards, mice, and the Meteor MCE-MRC-EX hazardous area camera. Products integrate with Nymi biometric authentication, Novatek Europe software, and support iGel thin client solutions. All equipment features IP69 stainless steel construction, Fraunhofer GMP certification, and is designed for pharmaceutical, biotech, laboratory, and food production environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Caitron CR Series HMI Workstations Cleanroom HMI workstations engineered for GMP A/B production areas, featuring IP69 electropolished 316L stainless steel housings, capacitive full HD multi-touch displays in 17" and 24" sizes, and independent Fraunhofer IPA GMP A/B certification. Designed for pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers needing documented hygiene compliance in classified sterile production zones.
• Caitron CS Series HMI Workstations IP69K-rated 316L stainless steel HMI workstations with capacitive multi-touch displays designed for GMP C/D cleanroom environments and food production lines subjected to 80–100 bar washdown at temperatures up to 80°C. Targeted at food and beverage manufacturers needing food-safe, washdown-resistant computing on processing lines.
• Caitron CT13 Cleanroom Tablet IP69 stainless steel cleanroom tablet with 13" capacitive multi-touch display, based on current-generation Microsoft Surface Pro internals (latest S11 release uses Core Ultra 5 236V with 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD). Fraunhofer GMP A certified, operable with cleanroom gloves, supports wireless charging, integrated NFC/RFID, biometric authentication (Nymi), magnetic USB-C, and an IP68 submersion-rated variant for H2O2 fumigation. Targeted at pharmaceutical, biotech, cell therapy, and laboratory users needing mobile cleanroom-grade computing.
• CL54 Glass Topped Cleanroom Keyboard Wireless cleanroom keyboard with Gorilla Glass top surface, IP67 protection, selectable touchpad, Bluetooth or dongle connectivity, vibration or audio feedback, and a cleaning mode that disables keys during disinfection. Designed for use with Caitron HMI workstations and tablets in pharmaceutical and biotech cleanrooms.
• CL10805 Silicon Keyboard and Mouse Set Reduced-footprint latex-free silicone-encased keyboard and mouse set with IP68 protection, scissor keys, Bluetooth or 2.4GHz connectivity, magnetic charging, cleaning lock key, and 0.5mm raised surface for easy cleaning. Designed for pairing with Caitron cleanroom tablets or HMI workstations in GMP cleanrooms.
• CL108-KMC Silicon Encased Cleanroom Keyboard and Mouse IP68 latex-free silicone keyboard and mouse set with induction charging system enabling complete waterproofing and submersion in cleaning chemicals, suited for large data input applications in sterile environments.
• CL48-Mini Industrial Glass Keyboard Compact IP65 industrial keyboard with Gorilla Glass face and alloy body, USB interface, keylock function for cleaning, audio and vibration feedback, and trackpad function. Designed for space-constrained cleanroom and laboratory workstations.
• CL48 Wall Mounted Folding Keyboard IP65 capacitive glass wall-mounted keyboard with integrated rotation damper, foldable design for cleaning, hidden cable management, integrated USB hub, and VESA mounting support. Designed for cleanroom wall-mount installations where bench space is at a premium.
• CL10802 Silicon Encased Cleanroom Keyboard with Touchpad IP68 latex-free silicone keyboard and mouse set with integrated touchpad and scissor keys for tactile feedback, suited for large data input applications requiring cleanroom compliance.
• Caitron Battery Powered HMI Mobile battery-powered cleanroom HMI providing several shifts of operation without charging, fully mobile on castors, with various keyboard options and an optional dual-screen configuration. Targeted at cleanroom environments requiring flexible, repositionable HMI without reliance on fixed power.
• Meteor MCE-MRC-EX Remote Monitoring Camera Hazardous-area remote monitoring camera certified for ATEX and IECEx Zone 1/21, with GSM/3G/GPRS communication, 2MP sensor, IP67 stainless steel enclosure, and the MeteorCloud platform for data visualization, device control, and remote configuration. Targeted at hazardous industrial environments requiring remote visual monitoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment shipping to US takes as little as 3 days from German manufacturing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Novatek EuropecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership to offer Novatek Europe's cleanroom software range (including cleaning validation software) for use on AGL's cleanroom GMP tablets. Novatek Europe specializes in software for pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sectors including environmental monitoring, stability studies, and cleaning validation processes.
• Caitron Industrial Solutions (Caitron)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAGL Automation is the exclusive authorized sales and support channel for worldwide supply of all Caitron products. Caitron designs and manufactures the cleanroom HMI workstations and tablets that form AGL's core product portfolio. AGL works directly with Caitron to design and develop cleanroom equipment.
• Fraunhofer Institute IPAcoreTechnology or IntegrationFraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA provides independent third-party certification of Caitron cleanroom equipment for GMP A/B compliance. Certification provides documented proof of hygiene compliance for pharmaceutical and biotech customers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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