70+
Years of industrial expertise
Actini Group, a family-owned industrial group since 1953
Over 70 years of industrial engineering and manufacturing experience
Founded in France in 1953, ACTINI Group is a family-owned industrial group specialising in equipment design and manufacturing for industrial processes and laboratory applications. Over the decades, the Group has developed expertise in thermal processing, sterilization, effluent decontamination, neutralization, fermentation and custom-engineered equipment.
Today, Actini Group brings together five companies with complementary capabilities: ACTINI, SOFAST, TCM, ACTINI INC and ACTINI USA. Together, they support customers from technical specifications through equipment manufacturing, commissioning and maintenance, combining the experience of a family-owned business with an international presence.
Actini Group at a glance
200+
Employees across the Group
5,000+
Equipment units in operation worldwide
4
Manufacturing sites
6
Sales offices and operations
90%
Of revenue generated from international markets
5
Group companies
65+
Countries with Actini Group equipment installed
Our mission
Supporting industrial and scientific projects
Manufacturers and laboratories face demanding requirements for quality, safety, process performance and operational control.
Our mission is to design and manufacture dependable equipment suited to the technical requirements of each application.
To achieve this, we combine process engineering, thermal processing, industrial manufacturing and automation expertise.
Whether the challenge involves managing microbiological risks, treating liquid effluents, preparing products or developing a production facility, our teams work to identify a solution appropriate to the project’s objectives.
Industries and markets we serve
Actini Group works with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cosmetics, nuclear and food processing industries, as well as laboratories and research facilities.
Our capabilities include sterilization, biological effluent decontamination, neutralization, fermentation and custom industrial equipment manufacturing.
From research and process development to full-scale manufacturing, we design systems around the technical constraints, safety requirements and applicable regulations of each project.
Our companies
Five companies, complementary capabilities
Actini Group brings together five specialised companies, each contributing its own technical expertise and industrial experience.
These complementary capabilities allow us to address a broad range of requirements, from individual laboratory systems to complete industrial installations.
ACTINI - Thermal processing & effluent decontamination
Actini designs and manufactures thermal processing equipment for industrial and laboratory applications.
Its core activities include liquid and culture media sterilization, biological effluent decontamination, pasteurization and effluent neutralization.
ACTINI equipment is used in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cosmetics and food processing applications, as well as laboratories and research facilities.
Core capabilities:
- Thermal sterilization of liquids
- Biological effluent decontamination
- Pasteurization
- Liquid effluent neutralization
Actini designs and manufactures thermal processing equipment for industrial and laboratory applications.
Its core activities include liquid and culture media sterilization, biological effluent decontamination, pasteurization and effluent neutralization.
ACTINI equipment is used in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cosmetics and food processing applications, as well as laboratories and research facilities.
Core capabilities:
- Thermal sterilization of liquids
- Biological effluent decontamination
- Pasteurization
- Liquid effluent neutralization
SOFAST - Pharmaceutical process equipment
Sofast designs and manufactures equipment for pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing environments.
Its product range includes autoclaves for GMP-regulated applications, industrial washers, clean steam generators, and equipment for product preparation and transfer.
Systems are engineered according to process specifications and applicable regulatory requirements.
Core capabilities:
- Autoclaves for GMP applications
- Industrial washing systems
- Clean steam generators
- Process vessels and skids
- Product preparation and transfer
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Sofast designs and manufactures equipment for pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing environments.
Its product range includes autoclaves for GMP-regulated applications, industrial washers, clean steam generators, and equipment for product preparation and transfer.
Systems are engineered according to process specifications and applicable regulatory requirements.
Core capabilities:
- Autoclaves for GMP applications
- Industrial washing systems
- Clean steam generators
- Process vessels and skids
- Product preparation and transfer
TCM - Custom Industrial Fabrication
TCM provides metal fabrication and manufacturing services for industrial projects requiring custom-built equipment or assemblies.
Its capabilities include industrial metal fabrication, sheet metal work, process piping and welded structures.
TCM also manufactures pressure vessels and provides industrial maintenance services.
Core capabilities:
- Industrial metal fabrication
- Piping and pipework
- Sheet metal fabrication and welding
- Pressure vessel manufacturing
- Custom-built industrial equipment
- Industrial maintenance
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TCM provides metal fabrication and manufacturing services for industrial projects requiring custom-built equipment or assemblies.
Its capabilities include industrial metal fabrication, sheet metal work, process piping and welded structures.
TCM also manufactures pressure vessels and provides industrial maintenance services.
Core capabilities:
- Industrial metal fabrication
- Piping and pipework
- Sheet metal fabrication and welding
- Pressure vessel manufacturing
- Custom-built industrial equipment
- Industrial maintenance
ACTINI INC - Supporting Customers in Canada
Actini Inc supports Canadian customers with sterilization, effluent decontamination and neutralization equipment projects.
Its local presence helps manufacturers, laboratories and research facilities access technical support tailored to the Canadian market.
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Actini Inc supports Canadian customers with sterilization, effluent decontamination and neutralization equipment projects.
Its local presence helps manufacturers, laboratories and research facilities access technical support tailored to the Canadian market.
ACTINI USA - Supporting Customers in the United States
Actini USA works with US customers on thermal processing and biological effluent decontamination projects.
The company serves pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturers, research laboratories and facilities operating under biological containment requirements.
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Actini USA works with US customers on thermal processing and biological effluent decontamination projects.
The company serves pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturers, research laboratories and facilities operating under biological containment requirements.
A family-owned group built on long-term relationships
Actini Group’s history is rooted in engineering expertise developed across generations and lasting relationships with its customers.
As a family-owned industrial group, we place particular importance on clear communication, understanding our customers’ requirements and delivering on agreed commitments.
Working closely with customers throughout their projects also allows us to improve our equipment based on practical operating experience and feedback from the field.
Engineering and manufacturing expertise across the group
Developing industrial equipment calls for several technical disciplines. Actini Group brings together complementary capabilities to support the main stages of an equipment project.
- Engineering & design
Our engineering teams define equipment specifications based on the intended application, operating conditions and installation constraints. - Industrial manufacturing
Our manufacturing facilities bring together expertise in stainless steel fabrication, piping, welding, mechanical assembly and industrial equipment production. - Automation & instrumentation
Our teams develop and integrate control systems for equipment operation, process monitoring and traceability. - Installation & technical services
Depending on the project, we can support equipment testing, commissioning and ongoing operation through maintenance and technical assistance services.
From established equipment ranges to custom-engineered systems
Actini Group offers established equipment ranges alongside systems developed for specific applications.
Where an existing product configuration meets the project’s requirements, it provides a defined equipment solution with established features and technical specifications.
For more specialised applications, our teams can adapt processing capacity, equipment configuration, instrumentation and integration arrangements.
This approach allows us to support both laboratory and pilot-scale projects and full-scale industrial manufacturing operations.
Quality, safety & regulatory requirements
Equipment designed for pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology applications and biological containment facilities must address specific quality, safety and technical documentation requirements.
Depending on the application, our teams consider the relevant regulatory and technical requirements during equipment design.
Inspection and testing activities, together with the supporting technical documentation, are defined according to the equipment and agreed project scope.
This helps customers prepare for equipment acceptance, qualification and commissioning activities.
Innovation & process performance
Since 1953, Actini Group has continued to develop its technologies in response to changing industrial and laboratory requirements.
Our engineering work includes improving thermal performance, equipment reliability and energy efficiency.
Where process conditions allow, heat recovery can help reduce the heating and cooling requirements of an installation.
These developments draw on our teams’ experience, technical testing and feedback from customers operating our equipment.
International reach, local support
Actini Group supports customers in more than 65 countries through its manufacturing and commercial operations and network of partners.
With a presence in France, Canada and the United States, the Group combines technical expertise with support suited to the requirements of international markets.
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Our history
1953
Creation of Actini France by William-Patrick de STOUTZ and production of the first ACTINI exchangers.
1953-1990
Years marked by numerous technical developments, the invention of unique heat treatment technologies and the filing of our first patents.
2000
Creation of the Biopharma entity, specializing in the supply of industrial decontaminators and sterilizers, and the start of Actini's international expansion.
2010
ACTINI expands its offer with the creation of the Laboratory range for biotech research centers and start-ups, and opens its American and Chinese subsidiaries.
2018
Sofast, a Bordeaux-based company specializing in the supply of preparation and sterilization equipment, joins the ACTINI Group.
2018
Bioadvise, a consulting company, is founded. A Canadian and a French structure enable the group to offer a complete range of consulting services
2023
Actini Group celebrates its 70th anniversary.
2024
Based in Mâcon, TCM joins Actini Group, bringing new expertise in custom design for your projects in boilermaking, piping, sheet metal work, and pressure vessels.
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Are you planning an industrial equipment project, developing a laboratory application or looking for custom manufacturing capabilities?
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What is Actini Group?
Actini Group is a French family-owned industrial group founded in 1953.
It brings together five companies specialising in thermal processing equipment, sterilization, effluent decontamination, custom manufacturing and related technical services for industrial and laboratory applications.
Which companies are part of Actini Group?
Actini Group comprises ACTINI, SOFAST, TCM, ACTINI INC and ACTINI USA.
Together, these companies provide thermal processing expertise, pharmaceutical process equipment, industrial manufacturing capabilities and technical support for international customers.
Does Actini Group manufacture laboratory equipment?
Yes. Actini Group supplies biological effluent decontamination equipment and fermentation systems for laboratories and research facilities, including selected applications involving biological containment.
Does Actini Group offer custom-engineered equipment?
Yes. Equipment can be configured or adapted to specific product characteristics, operating conditions, processing capacities and site constraints. The Group also provides custom fabrication for industrial equipment and assemblies.
Where does Actini Group operate?
Actini Group has manufacturing and commercial operations in France and North America. Its equipment is installed in more than 65 countries worldwide.