Safecontech Ag

What Safecontech Ag does

Safecontech AG is a Swiss engineering company specializing in containment systems for handling active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other hazardous substances. Founded in 2001 (originally as a1-safetech AG) and rebranded in 2023, the company is headquartered in Pratteln, in the Basel pharmaceutical cluster, and operates with 11-50 employees under owner-management following a 2012 management buyout by Christian Weinmann and Kurt Waldburger.

The company's product portfolio combines proprietary engineered hardware with distributed third-party systems. The flagship is the SBE-G Safety Weighing Cabinet, an in-house developed containment solution for powder handling of potent compounds. This is complemented by custom-built containment systems engineered to specific customer process requirements (300+ delivered to date) and by standardized containment units resold through partnerships with CTS and TIMOTEC. The underlying technology is mechanical and process engineering — airflow control, HEPA filtration, and isolation architecture designed to meet GMP and occupational safety standards for highly potent active pharmaceutical ingredients.

The business model blends project-based capital equipment sales with a growing recurring service stream. Revenue is generated through custom system design and build, standardized product resale, maintenance and filter change services (800+ performed annually), consulting, training, seminars, and qualification support. The customer base is concentrated among major Swiss pharmaceutical manufacturers, where Safecontech holds listed-supplier status. The company is privately held with no external funding rounds disclosed, and the planned 2025 team expansion indicates capacity investment to support continued build pipeline and service growth.

Name

Safecontech Ag

Legal name

Safecontech AG

Website

https://safecontech.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Safecontech AG is a Swiss engineering company that designs, builds, and services containment systems for handling active pharmaceutical ingredients and hazardous substances, serving major Swiss pharmaceutical manufacturers from its Pratteln headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Containment Equipment for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

Lab Safety, PPE & Contamination Control (Hoods, Biosafety Cabinets, Clean Air) (HLAGAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Spill Control & Containment Equipment (Absorbents, Berms, Spill Kits) (IMAHALAK)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical containment systems
• API safety equipment
• Hazardous material handling
• Containment engineering
• Isolator technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Pratteln

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom-Built Containment Systems: Design, engineering, production, and installation of bespoke containment solutions for pharmaceutical laboratories, pilot plants, and production facilities. Revenue is generated through a multi-phase engagement: concept, mockup, design qualification, production, factory acceptance testing (FAT), installation, and site acceptance testing (SAT).
2. Standardized Safety Weighing Stations (SBE-G): Sale of the company's proprietary SBE-G safety weighing station, available in standardized sizes (90, 120, 150 cm) with configurable options. Offered as a product with optional configurations including waste systems, ionisation electrodes, pipette holders, and tablet holders.
3. Standardized Containments from Partners: Resale of standardized containments from partner firms CTS Containment Technology and TIMOTEC Reinraumtechnik, including Glove Boxes, Isolators, Instrument Enclosures, ClimateZone, and Lab Bubble products. Revenue is generated through product sales and distribution.
4. Engineering, Consulting, and Qualification Services: Advisory services covering gap analysis, needs assessment, concept development with URS/TS/FS documentation, design qualification (DQ), factory and site acceptance testing support, qualification support, and SOP assistance. Services also include training and seminars on EKAS guidelines and safe weighing practices.
5. Preventive Maintenance and Repair Services: Over 800 annual maintenance engagements performed. Services are delivered according to documented maintenance plans, coordinated with users, and concluded with a protocol and certificate. Repair services for existing installations are also offered.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Safecontech AG designs, engineers, and manufactures containment systems for the safe handling of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other hazardous substances used in pharmaceutical and chemical production. Its core offering combines standardized containment products (including the SBE-G safety weighing station and modular containment units) with custom-engineered containment solutions, supported by maintenance, consulting, and training services for pharmaceutical and chemical industry operators.

Product overview

Safecontech AG is a Swiss-based provider of containment solutions for safe handling of active substances and hazardous materials in laboratories and pilot plants. The product portfolio centers on the SBE-G Safety Weighing Cabin (their flagship product featuring HEPA H14 filtration and vibration-damped weighing surface), Custom Built Containments (tailored solutions for specialized applications), and Standardized Containments (including ClimateZone climate-controlled units, CTS Glove Boxes and Isolators, Instrument Enclosures, Lab Bubble mobile units, and TIMOTEC Isolators for highest OEB levels). The company offers these products alongside comprehensive services including consulting, multi-stage documentation (URS, TS, FS, DQ), FAT/SAT testing, preventive maintenance, user training, seminars on regulatory topics like EKAS guidelines, and SOP support - providing a complete full-service offering for pharmaceutical and laboratory safety requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SBE-G Safety Weighing Station A standardized safety weighing station designed for the safe handling and weighing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and hazardous substances, intended for pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturers requiring operator protection.
• Standardized Containments A line of standardized, modular containment units engineered for the safe handling of active pharmaceutical ingredients and hazardous substances in pharmaceutical and chemical production environments.
• Custom Built Containments Custom-engineered containment systems designed and built to specific customer requirements for the safe handling of active pharmaceutical ingredients and hazardous substances, intended for pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturers with specialized process or facility needs.
• Maintenance and Consulting Services Maintenance and consulting services supporting the long-term operation, validation, and compliance of containment equipment for pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturers.
• Training and Seminars Training programs and seminars for operators and engineers on the safe use of containment systems and compliance with occupational safety requirements in pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing.

Quantifiable outcome

• OEL values below 100 ng/m3 air achieved with containment solutions, reaching below 50 ng/m3 for SBE-G in specific configurations
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CTS Containment TechnologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing partnership with CTS Containment Technology. CTS products round out Safecontech's offering in the direction of cost-effective enclosures. CTS Glove Boxes achieve OEL values below 1 microgram/m3 and CTS Isolators achieve below 30 ng/m3. Products are constructed from acrylic or stainless steel and operated under negative pressure, with the option to inertize.
• TIMOTEC Reinraumtechnik a.s. (formerly BLOCK Technology a.s.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with TIMOTEC Reinraumtechnik a.s., which focuses exclusively on the construction of isolators for safe work with APIs and HAPIs up to the highest safety levels of OEB 6. TIMOTEC isolators are offered alongside Safecontech's own products to address the highest containment requirements.
• FLOW SCIENCESminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe company began in 2001 by distributing safety weighing stations from FLOW SCIENCES. This was the foundational partnership that led to the establishment of the company in the containment field. The current relationship status is historical, as Safecontech now manufactures its own SBE-G safety weighing station.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Gericke: Swiss-based specialist in powder handling, mixing, and containment solutions for pharmaceutical and food industries. Same Swiss geography with overlapping pharmaceutical containment customer base.
• ILC Dover: US manufacturer of flexible containment systems, isolators, and powder handling solutions for pharmaceutical and life science applications. Comparable product portfolio for high-potency API handling.
• Powder Systems Limited (PSL): UK-based specialist in containment, isolation, and drying solutions for pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications. Comparable custom-engineered containment offering for high-potency compounds.
• CTS Containment Technology: German manufacturer of glove boxes and isolators for pharmaceutical containment. CTS is both a current channel partner and a direct competitor in glove box / isolator categories for OEB 4-6 applications.
• TIMOTEC Reinraumtechnik: Czech manufacturer of isolators for safe handling of APIs and HAPIs up to OEB 6. Both a current channel partner and direct competitor in the highest containment tier that Safecontech serves.
• Flow Sciences: US-based manufacturer of containment enclosures, safety weighing stations, and glove boxes for pharmaceutical and laboratory applications. Direct historical peer—Safecontech was founded in 2001 by distributing Flow Sciences products before developing its own SBE-G station.
• Extract Technology: UK-based specialist in containment and aseptic solutions for pharmaceutical manufacturing, offering isolators, downflow booths, and custom engineered enclosures for API handling—directly comparable custom containment offering.
• DEC Group: Swiss-based provider of powder handling and containment solutions including isolators, split valves, and process equipment for pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Operates in the same Basel-area geography with overlapping containment product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Hosokawa Micron: Global process equipment manufacturer with a pharmaceutical containment and containment-based isolation product line serving API manufacturers. Larger, broader portfolio but with overlapping containment technology.
• Labconco: US manufacturer of laboratory equipment including fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, and enclosures for pharmaceutical and research labs. Adjacent lab safety equipment category with HEPA-filtered containment products.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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