algade
ALGADE SAS is a French radiation protection and radioactivity measurement specialist (founded 1993, CARSO group subsidiary) that designs radon detectors, dosimeters, and aerosol samplers, and operates COFRAC-accredited laboratories for environmental and worker dosimetry analysis, serving industrial, healthcare, municipal, and individual customers across France.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1993
- HeadquartersBessines-sur-gartempe, France
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What algade does
ALGADE SAS is a French radiation protection and radioactivity measurement specialist headquartered in Bessines-sur-Gartempe (Limoges jurisdiction). Founded in 1993 as a spin-off from the French Atomic Energy Commission (CEA), the company has operated for over 30 years as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the CARSO group (since 2001), structured as a French SAS with registered share capital of €996,200. ALGADE organizes its business across four divisions: Instrumentation (radon detectors, dosimeters, aerosol samplers, geophysics equipment), Analysis (COFRAC-accredited laboratory testing of environmental and waste samples), Expertise (radiological protection consulting, environmental surveys, worker dosimetry), and Training. Its proprietary product portfolio spans the ÆR² electronic radon detector family (including IoT-enabled variants with Sigfox/LoRa connectivity), DPR/KODALPHA passive radon dosimeters, RADHOME continuous radon monitors, BARASOL soil sensors, and EAS/PA atmospheric aerosol samplers ranging from 0.3 to 400 m³/h, supported by calibration tied to the Henri Becquerel National Laboratory primary standard.
The company operates three specialized laboratories (LAE, LED-UE, LED-UD) accredited by COFRAC (#1-1038 and #1-1039) under NF EN ISO/CEI 17025, with substantial capital equipment (9 HPGe detectors, 29 silicon detectors, 100+ gas proportional counters, 5 liquid scintillation counters). It holds ASNR (formerly ASN) approval for N1 and N2 radon regulatory controls and radiation protection verification per Article R.1333-172 of the French Public Health Code, as well as ISO 9001:2015 certification for instrumentation design, manufacturing, sales, maintenance, and calibration.
ALGADE generates revenue through a mix of hardware sales (consumables and instruments priced €66–€984 for consumer/SMB; custom enterprise instrumentation), professional services (COFRAC laboratory analysis, expertise/consulting, training courses in radon measurement and worker radiation protection), and managed services (preventive/corrective maintenance and calibration). Its go-to-market is sales-led: direct consultative sales for industrial, healthcare, and municipal enterprise customers, paired with a self-serve e-commerce storefront for individuals and small buyers. Customer segments span industrial companies (nuclear, NORM, mining), healthcare facilities, local authorities, employers with exposed workers, and individual homeowners — all within a single-country (France) operating geography.
algade firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- algade
- Legal name
- ALGADE SAS
- Website
- https://algade.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1993
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- ALGADE SAS is a French radiation protection and radioactivity measurement specialist (founded 1993, CARSO group subsidiary) that designs radon detectors, dosimeters, and aerosol samplers, and operates COFRAC-accredited laboratories for environmental and worker dosimetry analysis, serving industrial, healthcare, municipal, and individual customers across France.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
algade industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Radiation Protection Instrumentation
- NAICS
- Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)
- SIC
- Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Radiation Measurement, Dosimetry & Monitoring Services (Personal/environmental dosimetry, calibration labs) (EUAKAIAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Radiation Detection Instruments & Systems (Portal monitors, spectrometers, contamination monitors) (EUAKAIAK), Environmental & Safety Monitoring Instruments (Air quality, emissions, radiation, noise, gas detection) (IMAGAFAJ), Radiological & Hazardous Materials Monitoring (Radiation, Asbestos, Lead) (EUAHACAJ), Radiation Exposure Monitoring (Ionizing/Non-Ionizing) (EUAHAGAE), Industrial Radiography & NDT Services (Gamma radiography, source handling, field inspection) (EUAKAIAF)
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Where algade is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bessines-sur-gartempe
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
algade business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Instrumentation Sales: Design, manufacture, and sale of radon detectors, dosimeters, aerosol samplers, and geophysics equipment. Products sold through e-commerce platform and direct sales.
- Laboratory Analysis Services: Radioactivity analysis of environmental samples (water, soil, sediment, vegetation, fauna, filters, waste) by COFRAC accredited laboratories for radionuclide detection.
- Training Services: Specialized training courses in radiation protection covering radon measurement, worker exposure to natural radioactivity, and patient radiation protection.
- Maintenance and Calibration: Preventive and corrective maintenance, verification and calibration services for all products, performed on premises or customer site under AFAQ certification.
- Expertise and Consulting: Radiological protection expertise services including environmental surveys, workplace monitoring, dosimetric worker monitoring, and radiation protection controls.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | ÆR Electronic Radon Detector |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | ÆR+ Electronic Radon Detector |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | ÆR-C Electronic Radon Detector |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Radon Kit Home (3x dosimeters) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Radon Kit Home (6x dosimeters) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | DPR Radon Dosimeters (Set of 20) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
algade product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Algade designs, manufactures, and sells radiation protection and radioactivity measurement instrumentation (radon detectors, passive dosimeters, atmospheric aerosol samplers, geophysical sensors, worker dosimetry devices) and operates COFRAC-accredited laboratories providing environmental and dosimetric radioactivity analysis. The company also delivers calibration, maintenance, expert consulting, and specialized training in radiation protection to industrial, healthcare, public-sector, and individual clients.
Product overview
ALGADE offers a comprehensive portfolio of radiation protection and radioactivity measurement solutions organized into four main divisions: Instrumentation (radon detectors, aerosol samplers, dosimeters), Analysis (radioactivity testing services via COFRAC-accredited laboratories), Expertise (radiological protection controls, environmental surveys, worker dosimetry), and Training. The core product families include the ÆR² electronic radon detector line (ÆR², ÆR²+, ÆR²C), passive DPR and KODALPHA radon dosimeters, RADHOME continuous monitors, BARASOL soil measurement devices, EAS atmospheric aerosol samplers, PA working-area samplers, and PSVOL2 worker dosimetry instruments. The company also provides laboratory analysis services for environmental samples and dosimetric monitoring of workers exposed to natural radioactivity.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ÆR: Electronic radon detector product line including ÆR, ÆR+, ÆR-C models for real-time radon measurement
- DPR
- KODALPHA
- LAE/LED-UE/LED-UD
- RADHOME
- EAS
Quantifiable outcome
- Detection range from 20 Bq/m3 to 20,000 Bq/m3 for radon measurement with 2-month exposure time
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use algade
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
algade technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Feature6 records
algade partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- CARSO GroupcoreALGADE is a subsidiary of the CARSO group, which is described as the French leader in analytical services in the fields of Health, Environment, Agrifood, and genetics. CARSO provides corporate infrastructure including data protection (DPO: [email protected]) and recruitment services.
- COFRAC (Comité français d'Accréditation)coreALGADE's laboratories hold COFRAC accreditations (n°1-1038 and n°1-1039) for radioactivity analysis in environmental samples, demonstrating technical competence and traceability per international standards.
- ASNR (Autorité de Sûreté Nucléaire et de Radioprotection)coreALGADE is approved by ASNR for radon regulatory controls (N1, N2 categories) and radiation protection verification, representing official recognition of the company's expertise in radioprotection.
- IRSN (Institut de Radioprotection et de Sûreté Nucléaire)coreIRSN is the French public expert in nuclear safety and radiation protection. ALGADE's atmospheric samplers (EAS series) are highlighted in IRSN's REPERES journal. ALGADE participates in IRSN-organized events and references IRSN guidelines in its services.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
algade competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Landauer (Fujifilm): Global provider of radiation dosimetry services and monitoring products (now part of Fujifilm), directly comparable to Algade's worker dosimetry, environmental monitoring, and accredited lab analysis services at much greater international scale.
- Mirion Technologies: Global leader in radiation detection, measurement, and monitoring solutions for nuclear, defense, and medical markets. Operates across Algade's segments (dosimetry, environmental monitoring, lab services) at much greater scale and geographic reach.
- Sun Nuclear Corporation: US-based provider of radiation measurement and quality assurance solutions for radiation therapy, medical imaging, and dosimetry — overlapping with Algade's healthcare and worker dosimetry segments as part of a broader portfolio.
Direct peers
- Radonova Laboratories: Swedish-based laboratory specializing in radon measurement using passive and active dosimeters, with accredited analysis services. Directly comparable to Algade's COFRAC-accredited radon dosimeter analysis and KODALPHA home-test offering.
- Bertin Instruments: French instrumentation manufacturer with environmental radiation monitoring and aerosol sampling product lines, competing with Algade in the French and European markets for radiological and air-quality monitoring equipment.
- Radosys Kft. Hungarian manufacturer of radon measurement systems including passive track-etch dosimeters (Radtrak2) and automated readers, closely comparable to Algade's DPR and KODALPHA dosimeter product lines.
- SARAD GmbH: German manufacturer of radon and radiation measurement instruments (radon monitors, dosimeters, aerosol samplers) closely comparable to Algade's instrumentation portfolio and serving the same European radioprotection customer base.
Emerging players
- PTW Freiburg: German dosimetry specialist serving medical physics and radiation therapy markets with ionization chambers and dosimetry systems, partially overlapping with Algade's worker and patient radiation protection segments.
- Airthings: Norwegian consumer/prosumer radon and indoor air quality monitor company with connected, app-based devices. Overlaps with Algade's home radon detector segment but targets a different buyer (consumer vs. regulated professional) and product approach (consumer IoT vs. accredited compliance measurement).
Others
- IRSN (Institut de Radioprotection et de Sûreté Nucléaire): French public expert in nuclear safety and radiation protection. Not a commercial competitor but a key reference body for Algade's instrument validation and ASNR-aligned work; included as an ecosystem participant shaping standards and demand.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
algade social profiles
Digital presencealgade compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
algade financial estimates
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algade leadership team
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algade funding detail
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Investors
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algade M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about algade
What does algade do?
Algade designs, manufactures, and sells radiation protection and radioactivity measurement instrumentation (radon detectors, passive dosimeters, atmospheric aerosol samplers, geophysical sensors, worker dosimetry devices) and operates COFRAC-accredited laboratories providing environmental and dosimetric radioactivity analysis. The company also delivers calibration, maintenance, expert consulting, and specialized training in radiation protection to industrial, healthcare, public-sector, and individual clients.
Is algade a public or private company?
algade is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was algade founded?
algade was founded in 1993.
Where is algade based?
algade is headquartered in Bessines-sur-gartempe, France, in the Europe region.
How does algade make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Instrumentation Sales are the primary driver. The others are laboratory Analysis Services, training Services, maintenance and Calibration and expertise and Consulting.
Who are algade's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Landauer (Fujifilm), Mirion Technologies and Sun Nuclear Corporation. Direct peers are Radonova Laboratories, Bertin Instruments, Radosys Kft. and SARAD GmbH. Emerging players are PTW Freiburg and Airthings. IRSN (Institut de Radioprotection et de Sûreté Nucléaire) is listed as an others.
Does algade have an API?
No public API is recorded for algade.
What industry is algade in?
algade's product category is Radiation Protection Instrumentation. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAKAIAH, Radiation Measurement, Dosimetry & Monitoring Services (Personal/environmental dosimetry, calibration labs), with a secondary code of EUAKAIAK, Radiation Detection Instruments & Systems (Portal monitors, spectrometers, contamination monitors). Its NAICS code is 54138 and its SIC code is 8734.