This section provides an overview for fermenters as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 11 fermenter manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked fermenter companies as of November, 2024: 1.SYSBIOTECH GmbH, 2.Eppendorf North America, 3.Pierre Guerin SA.
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A Fermenter is a device used for cultivating microorganisms, playing a pivotal role in processes like whiskey brewing and soy sauce production. They enable the production of microbial bodies and metabolic by-products, vital in various fermentation processes.
Constructed from materials such as wood or stainless steel, the choice of material is contingent on the specific application. Fermenters come in various types and sizes, from large-scale industrial units to smaller versions for specific uses.
In the brewing industry, there are specialized fermenters like open-style fermenters without lids and non-pressurized beer fermentation tanks. Additionally, fermenters with temperature control capabilities are crucial for applications requiring precise heating or cooling. In industrial and agricultural settings, large fermenters are indispensable for managing extensive fermentation processes.
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Eppendorf, founded in 1945 with headquarters in Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier of laboratory equipment, instruments, and consumables. The company's product line includes pipettes, pipette tips, centrifuges, mixers, and ultra-low-temperature equipment. Eppendorf's products are used in academic and commercial research laboratories as well as in the pharmaceutical, biotechnical, chemical, and food industries to perform clinical, environmental, process analysis, and production quality assurance. The company also offers services for liquid, sample, and cell handling in laboratories worldwide.
Sysbiotech GmbH, founded in 2000, is a manufacturer and supplier based in Vienna, Austria, developing bioprocessing equipment and automation services. Certified with ISO 9001:2008, the company offers a range of autoclavable fermenters and cell culture bioreactors in pilot-scale, laboratory-scale, and industrial-scale capacities. It also provides cleaning-in-place (CIP) systems, filtration systems, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, and freeze-drying solutions. The company caters to diverse industries, assisting with site acceptance testing procedures and validation processes for installation, operation, and performance qualification.
Pierre Guerin SA is a manufacturer of stainless steel products and equipment for the biopharm and food processing industries established in 1949 in Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, France. The company’s products include agitation and mixing machines for processes such as dispersion or emulsion, and process vessels for cell culturing and fermentation processes. It also offers process accessories and components such as fittings, manways, and valves. The company is ISO 13485-certified, and provides cleaning as well as sterilization-in-place services for customers requiring additional support.
DIOSNA Dierks & Söhne GmbH, established in 1885 and based in Osnabrück, Germany, is a manufacturer of dough preparation machines for the baking industry. The company offers products such as fermenters, elevator tippers, scrap dough and leftover bread processing, fluid-bed processors and beating machines. The company also supplies equipment for the processing of liquids to pharmaceutical, feed & fine chemical, and cosmetics industries. The company offers services to maintain the laboratory machines and production systems and repairs the spare parts.
Bioreactors.net is a manufacturer and distributor of bioreactor systems and related automation products established in 1996 and based in Riga, Latvia. The company’s product lineup includes bioreactors for cultivating mammalian cells or microalgae in laboratory operations, and magnetic drive mixers for its portfolio bioreactors. It also offers pilot- as well as industrial-scale bioreactors for a range of project scales, and SCADA software compliant with current GMP regulations. The company is ISO 9001:2015-certified, and chiefly serves clients in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and scientific research projects.
OMVE is a CE-certified manufacturer and supplier of liquid processing equipment that was established in 1993 and is based in De Meern, the Netherlands. The company specializes in small-scale liquid processing products for pilot, food and beverage, or laboratory applications. These include machines and equipment for heat treatment, carbonation, and deaeration. It also offers products for homogenization, crystallization, and pasteurization operations. The company mainly serves its clients in the recreational beverages, nutraceuticals, and canned soups and sauces industries.
Heinrich Frings GmbH & Co. KG, founded in 1878 and headquartered in Rheinbach, Germany, is a bioreactor and other bioprocessing technology manufacturer and B2B supplier primarily for food and beverage processing plants. The company specializes in a range of technologies, including fermentation, food and beverage, and environmental tech. Its food and beverage equipment includes vinegar fermenters, membrane filtration systems, and process reactor systems. It also produces aeration turbine mixing and gassing units for its gigantic beverage processing reactors that have capacities of over several hundred thousand liters.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | SYSBIOTECH GmbH |
17.2%
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2 | Eppendorf North America |
12.5%
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3 | Pierre Guerin SA |
10.9%
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4 | DIOSNA Dierks & Söhne GmbH |
10.2%
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5 | Bioreactors.net |
9.4%
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6 | S.C.M. Tecnologie s.r.l. |
9.4%
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7 | Binder GmbH |
7.8%
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8 | Frings |
7.8%
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9 | OMVE |
7.8%
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10 | INTRANOX S.L |
4.7%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the fermenter page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 1 | 33.3% |
Austria | 1 | 33.3% |
Netherlands | 1 | 33.3% |